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Resistance 2 | 
| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
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Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 66
Platform: Playstation 3
Genre: military_and_espionage_action_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 98120
Model: 98120
UPC: 711719812029
EAN: 0711719812029
ASIN: B0012N3T3Y
Release Date: November 4, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: The game comes complete with user manual and game case. There are a few smudges on disc. I did not want to clean the disc and end up scratching it. Note: that I will be mailing the game form a over seas US military base. So it will take up to two weeks to arrive at your address.
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| Features:
| • | Resistance 2 for the PlayStation 3 is an alternate-history, first-person shooter that puts you in the heroic role of Sgt. Nathan Hale | | • | After brief opening scenes in London and Iceland, the battle moves across the globe to the United States | | • | New Chimeran creatures include the Chameleon, with cloaking powers, and the Grim, a species that attacks in hordes | | • | US-based campaign is loaded with tons of new weapons to enhance the overall gameplay and first-person shooter experience | | • | Impressive gameplay options include online co-operative campaign mode that can accommodate up to eight players, and 60-player, squad-based online multiplayer mode |
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From the Manufacturer
In the highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Sony PlayStation 3 game, Resistance 2 is an alternate-history, first-person shooter that puts you in the heroic role of Sgt. Nathan Hale as he struggles against overwhelming odds to defend humankind from an insurmountable Chimera.  |  | Players:
Offline: 1-8
Online: 2-60
game play Modes:
Single player offline, multiplayer offline cooperative, multiplayer online cooperative. |  | | 
Resistance 2 puts you in the heroic role of Sgt. Nathan Hale. View larger. | 
This sequel introduces several new Chimeran enemies with a host of new powers. View larger. | Resistance 2 takes up right where Resistance: Fall of Man left off. Hale is kidnapped by a black ops group in London and forced to Iceland for research testing. The full scope of what happens in Iceland is a mystery, but the game reveals that as Hale wrestles with the insidious Chimera war machine, he must also battle the virus raging inside his body that threatens to transform him into the very creature he fights against. The Return of the Chimera
The Chimera are the main enemies of the Resistance franchise. For those new to the story, it is believed that the Chimera are of extraterrestrial origin. Yet, it is known that their army expands by infecting humans with a virus that transforms humans into Chimera while inside a cocoon. These creatures are much stronger than humans, and they usually have multiple yellow eyes. They have remarkable healing abilities and thrive in very cold temperatures, which has led them to alter the Earth's climate to a much lower temperature that better suits their habitat requirements. Resistance 2 introduces several new Chimeran enemies with a host of new powers. A few new characters include the Chameleon, a creature that can cloak itself completely and kill a player in one, destructive blow, and the Grim, which are a terrifying species that attack in hordes. The Battle Moves to the United States
After the brief opening scenes in London and then Iceland, game play jumps ahead two years and across the globe to San Francisco. Giant, mile-long motherships slowly cruise through the skies, demolishing the city with fiery beams. The city is burned and mangled, and it appears that there will be little to no survivors. As the battle continues across the United States, you're sure to encounter many new, deranged, and much more powerful enemies. In Chicago, you'll be joined by a squad of soldiers, all carrying different weapons. To survive and move through the level, you'll need to work together, moving from cover to cover, setting up your squad in a smart and defensive manner. These are just a few examples of the challenging levels you'll encounter as you battle your way across the country to save humankind. And if you're hoping for new weapons, Resistance 2 won't leave you disappointed. The US-based campaign is loaded with tons of new weapons to enhance the overall game play and first-person shooter experience. Online game play Goes BIG
Powered by Insomniac Games' third-generation PlayStation 3 technology, Resistance 2 delivers several console gaming breakthroughs. Most impressive are the stand-alone, class-based, online co-operative campaign mode that can accommodate up to eight players, and the mind-blowing, 60-player, squad-based online competitive multiplayer battle fest. This unprecedented 60-player option could revolutionize online multiplayer game play and is sure to provide countless hours of action-packed fun.
  
Resistance 2, set in the United States, is loaded with new weapons, enemies, and an unprecedented online gaming experience.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 good game November 22, 2008
ricanpapi (Chicago,IL)
I bought this game to co-op with my son and was not happy to get no off-line co-op. I also played thur the game solo and felt it was good but short. I haven't played online so can't comment on that. Don't get me wrong the game is good but the things I loved about the first one they toke out,,,,,,
UNBELIEVABLE November 22, 2008
R. Arrington (Somewhere)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What do I say about Resistance 2? Perhaps it's the most gorgeous and entertaining game to be released in years. Perhaps it has seriously shattered some technological barriers and raised the action bar that much higher.Yes,that's a good start.Resistance 2 picks up at the exact second where the original ended,and the changes are obvious.For example,character motion both in-game and during movies is fully motioned captured,no more quick and edgy animations.Voice acting and sound quality are far above the current competition,every clink/clank/step/jingle and bullet whisper is highly detailed for your hearing pleasure.Graphically,this game is light years beyond the original,Resistance 2 is the first third-generation PS3 title and it shines beyond compare.Dozens of new weapons,abilities,enemies and even bosses provide hours of nonstop action.However,for those who loved the co-op campaign of the first title,Resistance 2 has scrapped the idea altogether.It does however feature a co-op side story which you can progress through with up to 8 friends,however,as this mini-campaign was designed for 8 people,2 player offline co-op can prove quite tiresome if not impossible.Finally.for those who love online gameplay,this game is what you have been waiting for.Dozens of new modes,ranking systems, character upgrades and an objective-based match system that can now handle up to 60 players at once without a hickup will keep you happy for years to come.So if solid action, great multiplayer, unmatched graphical/sound quality and purchase satisfaction matter to you,then Resistance 2 is the game you've been waiting for.
 Decent, but disappointing November 21, 2008
headzeppelin (USA)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I rented this game to play with a friend, because we enjoyed playing R1 co-op campaign together. I'm not an online gamer, and prefer to play games in person with other people. Obviously, we were quite disappointed. We ended up swapping the controller back and forth in the single player campaign, which wasn't quite as fun. I didn't like that you could hold only 2 weapons at a time, and I didnt like how easy it was to recover health. The game was less than challenging, especially because as many have pointed out, the weapons and ammo are already predetermined for you when you need them, and other characters tell you what to do and where to go.
The graphics were stunning, but I personally preferred the gritty look of the first. Sometimes, it also felt like certain scenes were there just to show off the graphic engine, and didnt add much to the gameplay.
The online gameplay had some potential, but we found that certain points of the game (such as in the subway in Chicago), you'd reach a certain point, and you could only progress by quitting the game and letting it randomly load another part. Also, the co-op play is very difficult with only 2 people, because at certain points, the enemy would just over-run you, and when one of you is a medic (i.e. no firepower), you both pretty much die. We didnt play too long (so maybe we just didnt get the hang of it), but i think the co-op is much better suited to having at least 3 players. That being said, it had a lot of potential.
The long and short of it is, we played for about 4 hours and returned the game. Let's hope R3 is better, compared to R1, this was disappointing..
Very disapointing sequel to the exellent game of RFoM November 21, 2008
easyRyno (Georgia)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Pre-ordered this game without reading the first preview because I didn't consider that the developer would screw with a formula that was so well done in the installment.
From the first view of the graphics, characters and gameplay, I knew this was a very different Resistance. The bright cartoonish colors were a stark contrast to the original. It's as if it was colorized by Ted Turner himself. Rfom colors immersed you in the time period (albeit alternate). While R2 seems almost current. It's not a return to Resistance but something quite different.
Besides that, the gameplay and storyline/character focus seemed to different as well. I stop playing it before getting trough the first mission, and reloaded my old but satisfying games.
I will definitely continue R2 at some point, but when there is absolutely nothing else to play, and I will not pre-order a sequel again. For me this game is not the sequel it should've been. Insomniac could've just advanced the storyline, maps, characters and weapons; they would've then had a better sequel than this.
Did not purchase this game for the multiplayer aspect, so I can't comment on that.
If you haven't purchased R2 and love R1, consider waiting for a price drop. This title imho, is not worth the $60 price tag.
 A great title worthy of every minute you put into it November 20, 2008
IT SuperFreak (San Diego, USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This game improves on the first in just about every way.
Here are some reasons:
- Significantly improved visuals - better colors and detail all around
- Improved AI - some enemies dive for cover when you throw a grenade at them!
- Extremely addictive CO-OP - incredibly well-designed with dynamic objectives and complimentary class/upgrade system
- Great (albeit linear) Campaign mode - much better/more reasonable checkpoint system with a variety of bosses and greater variety of missions and enemies
Overall, I would give this title my vote for Game of the Year on the PS3 system without any hesitation. If you enjoyed the first, you cannot go wrong with R2!!!
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