Nothing special (Hidden & Dangerous 2 (PC))

Member Name: CloudRuler

Product:	Hidden & Dangerous 2 (PC)
Date:	31/08/08 (8 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Most likely cheap now, good AI

Disadvantages: Graphics, sound and gameplay are poor in comparison to newer games in this genre

Despite this being listed in the strategy section of the forum, it's largely an action game. You have various troop classes such as grunt, spy, sniper, medic etc.

There is also a slight RPG feel to the game as there are roughly seven stats however when it comes to weapons unlike other games which may differ between light and heavy weapons this doesn't. This means that when your shooting stat increases this aids your proficiency with all weapons which does make thinks easier than they would be if weapons were split.

Party AI is certainly more than adequate, you won't find them wandering about if you walk away too quickly etc. However annoyingly you cannot shoot when doing actions such as climbing a ladder, although you'll be able to see if an enemy is stood at the top of the walkway this really doesn't help you avoid being shot.

The graphics aren't anything to write home about, the stats make the game rather easy and aren't well balanced and the sound is average. The gameplay doesn't feel complete and there's no real replay value.

Overall, if you're looking for a somewhat stategical action based war game you're better off with something more recent like Battlefield 2 than this. It's fine if you can buy it cheap i.e. less than £5 but otherwise don't bother. It's not that the game is awful, it's that there are far better games available for this genre now.

I am also a member of Ciao and have posted this review there.

Summary: It's a half decent game if you can get it for less than £5, otherwise go for something newer