

Release
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Critic score
70/100
Platform families
1
Editorial overview
What it is
Desperados 2 is the sequel of the successful wild west title "Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive". The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. The player is able to switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever he wants, for example for duels, brawls and shoot-outs. There will be a great variety of setting for example dusty canyons, ghost towns, Indian villages and forts creating a breathtaking atmosphere.
Take on the role of up to 6 heroes including the famous bounty hunter John Cooper and experience in a thrilling story with surprising turns.
Real-time-strategy and tactic involved in an exciting story and a thrilling Western atmosphere Varied settings including towns, Indian villages, dusty canyons, forts, wagon convoys and ghost towns Double 3D view: pivotable isometric view and 3rd person view for fights and very close action Several levels of difficulty and a new A.I. with more tactical opponent behaviour and more interaction with allies 4 individual actions per hero Improved mission briefings A new hero: Hawkeye, the Indian 5 actions per hero planable in advance with headword overview (Quick Actions) More interaction with the environment due to full 3D interior views of buildings and movements like climbing, sneaking and hiding The new physics-engine allows movie-like stunt effects
Play styles
Single player
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Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Perspective
First person · Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Action · Stealth · Non-fiction
Languages
1 supported
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