Winback 2: Project Poseidon

by Koei

Product Features

• 30 intense missions, with multiple difficulty levels
• Each character is proficient with six weapon types - including sniper rifles
• Unique blend of action and stealth elements - proceed slowly through each level, frequently flatten yourself against walls and check around corners
• New route system that lets players experience each mission from the perspective of different operatives

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EXZAOO
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,329 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Xbox

From the Manufacturer

When negotiations are no longer an option and the world’s most dangerous weapons are compromised, it’s time for the Winback assault team to neutralize the threat. Winback 2: Project Poseidon is a pulse-pounding thriller where every moment and every shot counts. The original Winback blew people away with its no-nonsense approach to action, and now the fun, thrills, and action are back.

Features:

• Changing viewpoint: the new "route" system lets you experience each mission from the perspective of different operatives.
• Multiple situations: 30 high-risk operations are situated in challenging urban environments and conveyances.
• Multiplayer action: enjoy four multiplayer modes for up to four players including Deathmatch and Sniper battles.
• Assault team: Control an all-new assault team with new scenarios and combat skills to master. Multiple difficulty levels extend the replay value.
• Weapons galore: choose from seven primary weapons including a shotgun or a sniper rifle.
• Audio fidelity: feel the action surround you with powerful audio featuring Dolby Digital.

Product Description

In the sequel to Koei's covert ops action game the fate of the world hangs by a thread and a few ticks of the clock means the difference between justice and annihilation. The new Winback assault team is comprised of three young yet combat-proven operatives led by Craig Contrell. Each team member is qualified in six different weapon types and highly-adept at CQB (Close Quarter Battle). Winback 2: Project Poseidon brings to the series a new "route" system that lets players experience each mission from the perspective of different operatives. There are 30 intense missions multiple difficulty levels and new weapons including the highly-anticipated sniper rifle.Format: XBOX Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE UPC: 040198001526 Manufacturer No: 00152

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars better than the first, great replay value, March 13, 2007

By 

R. DeRieux (Anaconda, MT) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Winback 2: Project Poseidon (Video Game)

excellent game, great graphics that are even better on the 360. The game has a good story line and is extremely interactive. A must have for stealth, and 3rd person shooter lovers.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Up to Current Standards, July 2, 2006

By 

Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Winback 2: Project Poseidon (Video Game)

In WinBack 2 you're an assault team that rescues hostages and captures the bad guys. You work with 3 main characters and are primarily into stealth.

This is very similar to Splinter Cell - except that you are alternately a white guy, an African-American guy, or a buff woman. You're working with pretty straightforward weapons and are pushing switches, dodging lasers and shooting bad guys.

When you shoot, you have to actually aim using the left trigger - you get a red laser beam that helps you aim. You can take cover, you can peer around corners.

I really love the Splinter Cell series, and enjoy many other combat style games as well. For some reason this one just didn't grab my interest like the others did. The graphics just aren't that impressive - you are in a bland outfit, going through a bland, blocky world. The sound is even worse - the characters seem not to care at all about the situations they are in. The mini-map on the screen always makes me think of a little mouse moving through a maze.

I enjoy having the variety of character types (small tho it may be) and I like the idea of this type of game in general - I just didn't think this was a great implementation. Maybe with version 3 they'll work on the graphics and audio to really bring this up to current standards.

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