For the most part, we're just waiting for the mainstream media to get their hands on this story. That mechanic will certainly be more satisfying and personal on the Wii. The original Manhunt was about getting jollies from up-close and personal impaling. If parents are concerned about kids having access to inappropriate Wii games, we encourage them to utilize the PIN-operated Parental Control features built into Wii."
retailers and purchasers are strongly encouraged to follow the age-specific ESRB ratings when considering what software to sell or buy. It is one of many titles released by third party publishers for our system that appeal to people of all ages and interests. Speaking for Nintendo, Beth Llewelyn, senior director of corporate communications, said, " Manhunt 2 is not developed or published by Nintendo. Following the announcement of Manhunt 2 by Rockstar on various consoles, GamePolitics took the obvious next step and asked Nintendo how they felt about having the ultra-violent game on their motion control system?
Its story and characters received polarized reactions, while several critics believed it did not live up to the first game.This is all dependent on the fun factor and responsiveness of the controls, but Manhunt 2 for the Wii could be a fantastic murder simulator for the M rated set. Upon release, Manhunt 2 received generally mixed reviews it was praised for maintaining the dark tone, art direction and gameplay of its predecessor, while criticism was directed at the game's visuals, combat system, enemy A.I. Prior to its release, Manhunt 2 was widely anticipated and became highly controversial before its launch due to its extreme violence and accusations in influencing a murder case several countries originally refused to rate and sell the game in their territories.
The game was officially announced in February 2007. Due to Vienna's closure in 2006, development was handed to Rockstar London, with support from Rockstar Toronto and Rockstar Leeds who helped porting the title from its original PlayStation 2 version. Other sections of the game also allow players to take control of Leo.ĭevelopment on Manhunt 2 began following the release of Manhunt in 2003 and was primarily developed by Rockstar London, Rockstar Toronto and Rockstar Leeds Rockstar Vienna was originally brought in as the primary developer due to previous commitments of original developer Rockstar North. Retaining much of its predecessor's gameplay and mechanics, Manhunt 2 has players primarily control Lamb as he is hunted by bounty hunters, using stealth to sneak up and perform brutal executions on his targets.
He is guided by a fellow patient called Leo Kasper, a sociopathic assassin.
Taking place in the southern American city of Cottonmouth, Manhunt 2 follows the story of Daniel Lamb, an amnesia-stricken mental patient who attempts to uncover his past. It is the sequel to 2003's Manhunt and the second installment of the Manhunt series. It was later released on Windows in November 2009.
Manhunt 2 is a survival-horror stealth videogame developed by Rockstar Studios and published by Rockstar Games, originally released on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Wii in October 2007.