Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2 worth getting?

JellyBaby

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I just played the demo and must say it's visually impressive and plays smoothly. It reminds me of Heretic 2. Does anybody who has this game recommend the full version?
 

JeSpre

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If you liked Heretic 2, then definitely go for it. It's an excellent game for as long as it lasts, which isn't long (~15 hrs.). I had a lot of fun with it, except for a couple of issues:

1. The game is very picky about drivers, I couldn't get it to work at all until the detonator 3s came out.

2. Some of the jumping puzzles are very annoying and seemingly impossible, especially later in the game. I was so annoyed that I had to use the ghost command through the console.

Despite those, I still think it has been one of the best games of the year.
 

Heretik

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Heck yah, that girlie girl looked might tasty in the screenshots I saw....
 

JellyBaby

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JeSpre,

The demo crashed on me quite a bit. I did find a demo patch and installed it. No idea yet if it makes the demo more stable. I'm running the 6.18 drivers right now....need to update those, too, I suppose.

Jumping puzzles? :( Damn, I hate those! They were most lame in Heretic 2 (there was one hub near the end that had a whole level devoted to ducking and jumping and I truly hated it).

I read a review that said the game is very short. Hmmm....I may wait for it to appear in the bargain bins.

Heretik,

the protaganist is a cutie, to be sure, but that's not why I'd buy the game. ;)


I will say one thing: they did an incredible job in creating a beautiful gaming environment. Best use of the Q3 engine yet though I know some feel ST: Elite Forces is equally good.
 

pen^2

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the general consensus is the game is rather short. would 12 hours of entertainment be worth your $30?
 

JellyBaby

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BrotherMan,

It's more like $40? But, no it isn't. I also passed on MechWarrior 3 for this reason.