Fakk2 is a bit of an Enigma
Written: Sep 05 '00
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Pros: A wild ride. Graphically awsome, musically too. Good control. Insane action in some sections.
Cons: At no time is the Heavy Metal Theme of Attitude, Sex, and violence, properly displayed. Inferior to some older adventure games. Too short. Lame story.
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| SolidShoe's Full Review: Heavy Metal F.A.K.K.2 For Windows |
Let me start out by saying that like most males, especially young ones, I'm fascinated with the female anatomy. There are few wonders in the universe that can compare to the female body. In laymens terms, I like big breast and round behinds, but how often do you find young men who don't?
I also love action movies and have an eye for extreme violence (on-screen only mind you). Which is why the Heavy Metal Universe has been so wonderful for me. The combination of sexuality and violence has gained the franchise more than a fair share of maniacs, cultists, and regular guys like me. Did I mention fanatics?
For those that purchased the game, and have no former knowledge of Heavy Metal, I regret to say that after playing, you'll still be ignorant to what Heavy Metal life is like. Yes, the brutally honest truth is that Heavy Metal Fakk2 is a very sub-par take on what the Heavy Metal Universe is about. Does that mean it's a bad game? Of course not. Read on.
As a game, Heavy Metal Fakk 2 can only be classified as one thing: Tomb Raider on Steroids. Unfortunately, the dosage wasn't high enough. Yes, Heavey Metal Fakk2 (from here on referred to as HMFk2)seems to blow Tomb Raider away, at least at first site. The main character, Julie, is far sexier than Mrs. Croft has ever been. Seeing Julie in her seemingly unending array of skin tight outfits is something that should be experienced. Graphically, this game is as good as it gets for the quake 3 engine. Sound-wise, the game is excellent too, with quality voice acting, monster grunts and screams, and the typical action adventure fare.
But audio and visual stimulation aside, HMFK2 isn't even close to being as deep as Tomb Raider was. In fact, it could basically be called Tomb Raider Action Addition. The puzzles are simple, the traps are basic, and with the exception of the challenging bosses, the enemies are easy thanks to Julies over-the-top weapontry and combo ability. The level design seems a bit basic for a 3d adventure game too.
But.....and there's always a butt...if you've never played tomb raider, or aren't looking for a tomb raider type game, then Fakk 2 may be just for you. It's pretty intense given it's short length. There is never a shortage of action on the screen, which is highly satisfying given the lack of action in many of todays 3rd person adventures.
Basically, if you're looking for Tomb Raider with better graphics, that's what you'll get, for about the first twenty Minutes anyway. If the need to play a Tomb Raider puzzle based adventure game is the driving, I'd surely stay away from Fakk2. If however, you're looking for an intense adventure that will constantly keep your thumbs blazing, you should pick this tile up. Gamers that love Tomb Raider (as I do), and want something close but still unique in it's own right, I'd say get it.
However, the biggest flaw with Fakk2 isn't really in it's play mechanics, nor it's audio visuals. It's what I mentioned earlier. Ritual (the creators) made a mistake by using the Heavy Metal License. In no way, shape or form, is this game close to offering what the comics and movies offer. While the game is chock full of violence, it's inot done in the appropriate spirit. It's hard to explain how one form of violence can be better than another, so I guess those that can't understand should pick up a copy of the mag. Heavy metal has always been about gritty, violence lifestyles. The characters in game ( the townpeople) are far too timid, and would get eaten alive in a real HM comic. The main character Julie (who actually appeared in the second movie, the prequal to this game), even seems too emotionless, giving her more of a angered housewife feeling, than a crazed, murderous heroin mentallity, which all heavy metal babes seem to have. During the games cutscenes, it's hard to associate Julie with a typical heavy metal chick. She's just too clean, too prim and proper.
And forget about the typical Heavy Metal sexuallity. While Julie does where some scantily clad clothing throughout the game, I felt there should have been scenes where she had nothing on at all. If you're a heavy metal reader, you'll understand that in a heart-beat. The women in heavy Metal comics live to fight and win, and they never really care about whether or not their breast are exposed or their butts are. They're bad like that. Julie seems to be missing something. There is some bad language, but again, not to the extent of the Mag. But even beyond nudity and language, there just isn't enough attitude.
In conclusion (finally right :)
as a game on it's own, it's not fairly original, nor groundbreaking, but it gets the job done, and quite nicely too.
As A heavy Metal title, it fails, and miserably.
bye
Recommended:
Yes
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