Gangsters 2: Vendetta

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 50
  3. Negative: 11 out of 50

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  1. DaniilK.
    Feb 7, 2002
    7
    Pretty good game, but I don't like that u go by a story line and that sucks, another thing, its hard to get in the game, turtorial don't learn everything, I'm playing this game now in 3 days and I still dont know how to bribe, anyway, if u like strategy games u should get this...
  2. ThE_MarD
    Feb 3, 2013
    9
    Heyyo, I love this game. Gangsters 1 was more complex which is true, but the tutorial sucked and the game had a crazy-steep learning curve. Thus far I love this game still more than Omerta City of Gangsters on release. If they touch up the combat? I'd consider it equalish for gameplay enjoyment... but this game has lots of charm. It's just fun getting a load of guys into a car and startHeyyo, I love this game. Gangsters 1 was more complex which is true, but the tutorial sucked and the game had a crazy-steep learning curve. Thus far I love this game still more than Omerta City of Gangsters on release. If they touch up the combat? I'd consider it equalish for gameplay enjoyment... but this game has lots of charm. It's just fun getting a load of guys into a car and start doing some driveby's.

    To Bribe police? You need a Gangster with Charm ability (I think Level 4 is the first one you get one named "Tux" and it has to be high enough to work for certain Cheifs deputys etc.

    To put specialists into illegal setups in buildings? Go to the Illegal business tab, then select the specialists mini-tab, click the for a specialist and then click the "Deploy" button and he'll run there, so when capturing enemy businesses, be sure for ones with illegal setups that there's no enemy gangsters between your Office and the building, otherwise there's a good chance they'll get gunned down before making it there.

    As the campaign progresses you'll get more Gangsters with more abilities like "Assassinate" and "Kidnapping" which adds to the enjoyment of the game, but damn do missions get challenging.     … Expand
  3. JeffS.
    May 23, 2002
    0
    Geez... Get rid of some cops and don't make Joey Bane run away every time someone shots at him. He runs away from everything, he never fights, and when he tries to flee he never gets away!!
  4. DeviL
    Jun 21, 2002
    0
    this game really sucks. First i played gangsters 1 i loved then i waited for the gangsters 2 and thought it would be awesome but the game sucked. First the game is full of bugs. You cant control your man they all are so stupid. The second is the manpower it's so easy to get manpower. Just take the newspaper and hire a gangster or hitman. Yeah that is real reality. I put an add into this game really sucks. First i played gangsters 1 i loved then i waited for the gangsters 2 and thought it would be awesome but the game sucked. First the game is full of bugs. You cant control your man they all are so stupid. The second is the manpower it's so easy to get manpower. Just take the newspaper and hire a gangster or hitman. Yeah that is real reality. I put an add into newspaper that i provide gangsters services. There are absolutly no freedom in the game. In the first game you could do dozens of illegal business where you wanted but in the gangsters 2 there is no such option. The cars are so stupid the go round and roun and roun like an headless chiken.The multiplayer does have no point at all. The every mission is just taking all the businesses from the other gang then buy some manpower trough the newspaper. And then go and kill the others gangsters. The game is so boooorriing. There is no way you can do some crime in politics. The city doesn,t have any mayor at all. In the first game you could kill the mayor. There is absolutly no freedom. The game is all scripted. The hitman failure and sucess hit are all scripted. I tried it i put hitman on someone he failed then i loaded again and putted again hitman t kill that person and he failed again and he failed all the time. Some hitmans are scripted to failure all the time.i dont see any challenge in the multiplayer. It is pointless. Go take business hire manpower and start killing. Thats all. No tricky way to do your managing. No bribing no exctorting no inditimating nothing. Only kill kill kill. I think that it is the sickest game all in the history. … Expand
  5. JacrayD.
    Sep 10, 2002
    1
    I really love love love the first gangsters, when I heard part two was coming I had to get it, but when I got it, the game was slow and tiering. I said to myself hothouse creations let me down DAM! gangster part two should have been just like and better then the first. gansters one needed there cars color to match the gangs color, gangster 1 would be better if you could hire hitman I really love love love the first gangsters, when I heard part two was coming I had to get it, but when I got it, the game was slow and tiering. I said to myself hothouse creations let me down DAM! gangster part two should have been just like and better then the first. gansters one needed there cars color to match the gangs color, gangster 1 would be better if you could hire hitman instead of so many unneed men only if you whanted that, G1 should have bullet proof cars and you should be able to move the boss any were he does business. The weather should change when time go's bye and night time seenery, drive by command would have been great instead of stopping and running only if told optional. moving to another part of the town where different ethnic groups of citizens live and going against there local gang or alliance, optional. when you make more money all of your men and women should wear better clothes and if you want your gang member to dress alike you can pick outfits in the begging of a game culture, ethnic, bisiness, and bizzare fasion would make gangster part three a number one game for mature players. Love ya.… Expand
  6. BenM.
    Jul 25, 2001
    1
    It would be better if you did not get stuck in the 7th level unable to beat it.
  7. Guineapiggy!
    Jul 21, 2004
    0
    The control interface is painful, the AI is retarded and the movement is slow and jerky. I really wanted to like this game, i mean, great concept and all, but damn...
  8. KeesK.
    Sep 22, 2003
    10
    The best !! Realy cool game. AND NOT SLOW !! Just get a better pc if u think its slow !!
  9. LuisR.
    Mar 20, 2002
    10
    Gangsters2 is the best, hope they make Gangsters3.
  10. Richie
    Oct 7, 2001
    10
    This is an awesome game!!
  11. MikeT.
    Aug 6, 2001
    10
    It's friggin awesome.
  12. JaredC.
    Sep 3, 2001
    10
    Gangsters 2 is the best mobster sim ever. It is highly addictive and fun. The plot is riviting and the gameplay is awesome. I honestly hope for a Gangsters 3 in the near future.
  13. SCG
    Mar 5, 2008
    10
    It's a great game! One thing missing THE SINGLE PLAYER. I hope there will be GANGSTERS 3....I have some cool ideas for the 3-th, if Hothose or Eidos reads this, contact me.
  14. DocNess
    Sep 2, 2008
    9
    This game is good it could be improved on anybody that found this game to slow or jerky must have a slow machine even a 1ghz pc with 6 speed cd rom and 256k of memory ran perfect.
  15. MattL.
    Jul 13, 2001
    10
    10 all the way for a brillant game that keeps you on your toes. A wonderfully intertwined action and strategy, Gangster 2 offers an excellant source for for the gangster inside of you.
  16. JonesyS.
    Aug 15, 2001
    10
    I love it. I was on it for a week straight. I think every one should buy this game. It's the best I've played in years. I love it.
  17. MiticaP.
    Sep 11, 2002
    10
    A really nice RTS, much more 'alive' than 1.
  18. Queyex
    Mar 17, 2003
    9
    I like this game, but it can be better, sometimes you can't bribe the mayor and the priests and now there are not many businesses. It is very addictive and its fun to play. I hope there will be GANGSTERS 3.
  19. D.Rols
    May 18, 2006
    9
    I like the new commands in gangsters2 like drive bys, although i agree with some of the comments on it being to much on a story line, the option should have been there to have a skirmish like in gangsters1. I really hope they make a gangsters3. This time with the option to not do the campaign. In gangsters one you could buy any premises u wanted and turn the whole block into one large I like the new commands in gangsters2 like drive bys, although i agree with some of the comments on it being to much on a story line, the option should have been there to have a skirmish like in gangsters1. I really hope they make a gangsters3. This time with the option to not do the campaign. In gangsters one you could buy any premises u wanted and turn the whole block into one large business, they made a mistake removing this option. Stil G2 is a class game tho.… Expand
  20. C.G.
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    Very good game.
  21. RandomN.
    Feb 4, 2009
    9
    Only one of the low ratings was deserved..The other people only hated the game because A) They refuse to admit they are just too stupid to understand HOW TO PLAY THE GAME B) They are the type of stuck up idiots who claim the first version is always the best, regardless of how more advanced the sequel is Fact is, this game has been remade, revamped and it's just as entertaining to Only one of the low ratings was deserved..The other people only hated the game because A) They refuse to admit they are just too stupid to understand HOW TO PLAY THE GAME B) They are the type of stuck up idiots who claim the first version is always the best, regardless of how more advanced the sequel is Fact is, this game has been remade, revamped and it's just as entertaining to anyone who doesn't fall into the first 2 categories Grow up and give better criticism than Jeff S "Joey bane runs away from everything" Did you by any chance think to adjust his agressiveness?..Like the game tells you to do..Idiot..… Expand
  22. BryanW.
    Jul 24, 2001
    9
    It's a great game about old time gangsters, but the control of your gangsters is annoying. The rest of the game is GREAT though.
  23. Godfather
    Jul 29, 2001
    10
    Nice work and everything is what I would say forgetabout it. Some people know what that means, but great game.
  24. AdamB.
    Sep 26, 2001
    6
    Graphics are better, and I like how the clock runs by minutes instead of hours. However, playing the game according to a story line kinda sucks. It was better when every gang started from scratch. You never knew what was going to happen in the original.
  25. DanielM.
    Nov 16, 2003
    10
    This is a really good game.
  26. C.G.
    Mar 22, 2003
    10
    Very good game.
  27. Devran
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    I really don't know the number of times I have played the game from start until finish over the last decade. Great Game! I strongly recommend it. I wish they were able to make a 3rd but that never happened, and won't happen. All we got was Omerta which is really really bad

Awards & Rankings

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#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
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#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. GameSpy
    53
    Not even Eliot Ness and the Untouchables could bust down the doors and reveal the fun in Gangsters 2.
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  2. Yahoo!
    50
    The biggest problem with the game, though, is the AI - both the enemy's and your own units.
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  3. GamePower
    88
    An offer gamers may not be able to refuse.
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