Resistance 2
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Too Short
While the graphics were excellent, the game itself was just way too short. I felt kind of ripped off. I finished it up in about 8 hours, which is way too short a time for a great game. I would suggest renting it but don't fork out the money to buy it. I don't foresee a Resistance 3 coming out.
Rating: - Resistance 2 - Better Than The Original
This is one of those few games that lived up to the hype for me. This game not only freshened up the graphics with some great textures and settings, but also gave quite a bit of diverse locations to fight the Chimeran invaders. Most of the negative reviews are from the typical Xbox fanboys who have too much time on their hands and post on PS3 boards and reviews. It's not a perfect game, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable one.
I played the first Resistance and found myself immersed in a ... Read More
Rating: 
- Better than the first one
I just wanted to say that despite what i heard i have so many good things to point, that i neededto mention them here :
PROS's
-newer and badder chimera to kill. You never will get bored at killing same class of chimera.Bosses included
- Even tough you can only carry two weapons, you willalways find plenty of ammmo to enjoy
-New characters to fight along with Hale
-Great Videos that ties the story instead of seppia pictures and narrated info on missions(yhis ... Read More
Rating: - The Ultimate Gaming Experience!!!!!!
I don't review games that often but I have to say that this one of the finest games ever made. I wasn't the biggest fan of the first game, mainly due to the annoying weapon switch function, confusing cluster of fellow soldiers constantly in the way, and the small scale level locations. The Chimera were also kind of fake looking and didn't scare me at all.
WOW, what a change for RE2! The weapon switch is a simple button (triangle), and your team is hardly EVER in the way of the action. I also ... Read More
Rating: - 2 player co-op is BS
It says it's a 1-2 player game on the package with 2-8 co-op in online play.
What this means is that it's nothing like the prequel game where 2 player offline co-op runs you and a buddy through a split screen co-op game of the main story line. THIS IS NOT THE CASE on Resistance 2.
This new version of 2 player split screen co-op is virtually unplayable due to the new co-op engine requiring 3 roles and obviously designed for larger parties.
This drastic of a change to ... Read More
- Too ShortWhile the graphics were excellent, the game itself was just way too short. I felt kind of ripped off. I finished it up in about 8 hours, which is way too short a time for a great game. I would suggest renting it but don't fork out the money to buy it. I don't foresee a Resistance 3 coming out.
- Resistance 2 - Better Than The Original This is one of those few games that lived up to the hype for me. This game not only freshened up the graphics with some great textures and settings, but also gave quite a bit of diverse locations to fight the Chimeran invaders. Most of the negative reviews are from the typical Xbox fanboys who have too much time on their hands and post on PS3 boards and reviews. It's not a perfect game, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable one.
I played the first Resistance and found myself immersed in a ... Read More
- Better than the first oneI just wanted to say that despite what i heard i have so many good things to point, that i neededto mention them here :
PROS's
-newer and badder chimera to kill. You never will get bored at killing same class of chimera.Bosses included
- Even tough you can only carry two weapons, you willalways find plenty of ammmo to enjoy
-New characters to fight along with Hale
-Great Videos that ties the story instead of seppia pictures and narrated info on missions(yhis ... Read More
- The Ultimate Gaming Experience!!!!!!I don't review games that often but I have to say that this one of the finest games ever made. I wasn't the biggest fan of the first game, mainly due to the annoying weapon switch function, confusing cluster of fellow soldiers constantly in the way, and the small scale level locations. The Chimera were also kind of fake looking and didn't scare me at all.
WOW, what a change for RE2! The weapon switch is a simple button (triangle), and your team is hardly EVER in the way of the action. I also ... Read More
- 2 player co-op is BSIt says it's a 1-2 player game on the package with 2-8 co-op in online play.
What this means is that it's nothing like the prequel game where 2 player offline co-op runs you and a buddy through a split screen co-op game of the main story line. THIS IS NOT THE CASE on Resistance 2.
This new version of 2 player split screen co-op is virtually unplayable due to the new co-op engine requiring 3 roles and obviously designed for larger parties.
This drastic of a change to ... Read More
