Manhunt 2

 Wii
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 38
  3. Negative: 8 out of 38
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    44
    It all comes down to the basic fact that a work of art, created specifically for a mature audience, should not have been forced to compromise the way that this game has been. Gamers who have been waiting a long time for this game to come out, or even just gamers in general, should definitely stay far away from Manhunt 2. While it is definitely not the worst game I have ever played, it is definitely one of the biggest letdowns.
  2. Game Revolution
    42
    Far rougher around the edges than the first game. Since the game is built around broken and gutted execution mechanics, there’s nothing left to play but an emaciated and less-than-average stealth game. Even if the executions were restored to its original state, the game would still be a headless corpse wandering the dark streets searching for its missing gameplay.
  3. 1UP
    40
    It's technically playable and, despite its best efforts, probably won't plunge the industry into a period of navel-gazing and political sanction. Everything else about it is largely forgettable.
  5. Thunderbolt
    40
    The levels are gruesomely themed, but their simplicity, brevity, and linearity are disappointing. The sheer amount of glitches, questionable controls, laughable AI, and easy stealth mechanics make the game seem like a poor rendition of "Splinter Cell."
  6. Edge Magazine
    40
    Ditching the self-aware snuff-movie set-up for an unsubtle conspiracy story, Manhunt 2 lacks the redemption of a smart commentary on violence as entertainment. [Christmas 2008, p.98]
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  7. GameCritics
    35
    Yes, it's an incredibly, borderline obscenely, brutal game, but within its own context it tells an interesting story and provides some great thrills for the player—or at least it would if it weren't so busy trying to give its players seizures.
  8. Gamestyle
    30
    This belongs at the bottom of the bargain bins to rot for all eternity.
  9. Destructoid
    25
    As it stands now, Manhunt 2 acts as the worst of all worlds; its non-gameplay will irritate gamers who actually want to enjoy themselves, its presumed violence will send the media into a frenzy and send public opinion of videogaming back another five years, and its relatively low level of visually clear violence will disappoint gorehounds who just want to see a bad guy get his balls ripped off with a pair of pliers.

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best Wii Game of 2007
42
#42 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
11
#11 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 52
  3. Negative: 9 out of 52
  1. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    Even more censored than the PS2 version. The motion controls don't add much to the experience. You just swing the nunchuck and wiimote as youEven more censored than the PS2 version. The motion controls don't add much to the experience. You just swing the nunchuck and wiimote as you kill bad guys. It's also easier to block with the Dual Shock controller. The game itself is inferior to the original "Manhunt". There's some fun to be had, but the lack of gore is disappointing. I would rate this version with a 7.2 out of 10.… Full Review »
  2. Disrupture
    Feb 22, 2022
    7
    This game would be awesome without the blurry censorship ordered by Nintendo.
  3. Alirza9582
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    its one of best games ever still... I hope someday Rockstar continue this game series
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