Crackdown 2

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  1. Garden_Eldenwoo
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    a really fun game, too bad a lot of people underestimate it. the laughs I had while my friends and I shot each other using the UV Shotgun are priceless.
  2. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    4
    The same game as the first entry, so boring. They didnt change much, but what they changed was for worse. I remember giving it up out of pure boredom.
  3. ZackH25
    Mar 25, 2023
    7
    Very similar to Crackdown 1 but it is somewhat of a downgrade. Locations all mostly feel the same. Missions of killing gang members have not changed much. The gunplay is again still basic but chaotic and fun. The zombies were really fun to mess around with but there was only like 3 types of zombies, so it does get repetitive killing them. The missions of staying in a hive and trying toVery similar to Crackdown 1 but it is somewhat of a downgrade. Locations all mostly feel the same. Missions of killing gang members have not changed much. The gunplay is again still basic but chaotic and fun. The zombies were really fun to mess around with but there was only like 3 types of zombies, so it does get repetitive killing them. The missions of staying in a hive and trying to destroy a nest did get very repetitive.… Expand
  4. neomoonsevin
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    i thought this was also an ok game although i didnt know wtf i was doing i just rocked around destroying everything
  5. storygamer
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    Crackdown 2 is more an update of the first part than a sequel. That´s a bit of a letdown, because the first game was very innovative. But if you liked part one, you should check this out.
  6. AngryGamer34
    Jun 20, 2021
    0
    Somehow, I predicted the second game is even worse than the first. And Y'know what? I was right. This series is awful, controls are bad, and now they came up with moving ability orbs? Are they high on crack or something?! Scratch that. I think they ARE high! Hence the name Crackdown. With emphasis on the word Crack. The first one was terrible, the sequel's even worse, and I think it'sSomehow, I predicted the second game is even worse than the first. And Y'know what? I was right. This series is awful, controls are bad, and now they came up with moving ability orbs? Are they high on crack or something?! Scratch that. I think they ARE high! Hence the name Crackdown. With emphasis on the word Crack. The first one was terrible, the sequel's even worse, and I think it's about time to ban this travesty of an interactive entertainment software application. The LawWonder Community, the FBI, the US Marshals, the State Police, the County Sheriff, and local Municipal Police agencies should come together and downright outlaw this joke of a game!… Expand
  7. Ackyduc
    May 29, 2021
    9
    I do not understand why people give this game a low score. The game is just Crackdown 1 but more, and Crackdown 1 was already a blast. The game's missions are repetitive, but the fun of the game comes from **** off and blowing **** up. And the new guns and vehicles are miles better than the ones in the first game. If you already have Crackdown 1 there isn't too much reason to pick this up,I do not understand why people give this game a low score. The game is just Crackdown 1 but more, and Crackdown 1 was already a blast. The game's missions are repetitive, but the fun of the game comes from **** off and blowing **** up. And the new guns and vehicles are miles better than the ones in the first game. If you already have Crackdown 1 there isn't too much reason to pick this up, but if you loved 1, you are going to adore 2.… Expand
  8. Broyax
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    Le premier, c'était de la merde. Eh ben le second, c'est encore de la merde ! mais jamais deux sans trois, dit-on... mais c'est une autre histoire, moins merdique quand même après tout ce temps ! il est vrai que Crackdown 2 donne surtout envie de rejouer au 3, tellement mieux... même s'il reste -hélas- résolument moyen.

    Encore un peit effort et d'ici 2030, on aura enfin un Crackdown    Le premier, c'était de la merde. Eh ben le second, c'est encore de la merde ! mais jamais deux sans trois, dit-on... mais c'est une autre histoire, moins merdique quand même après tout ce temps ! il est vrai que Crackdown 2 donne surtout envie de rejouer au 3, tellement mieux... même s'il reste -hélas- résolument moyen.

    Encore un peit effort et d'ici 2030, on aura enfin un Crackdown valable, qui sait ! l'espoir fait vivre. En tout cas, Crackmachin 2 reste étonnamment vilain pour un jeu de 2010, même s'il s'agit d'un monde ouvert ; le studio a changé et la jouabilité s'en ressent... elle s'avère un peu moins problématique qu'auparavant, presque maniable mais pas tout-à-fait.

    L'impression caoutchouteuse demeure, que ce soit à pied ou en voiture, la sensation désagréable de devoir gérer une inertie qui n'est pas la bienvenue et surtout, rapidement, après un didacticiel expédié (et chiant en même temps) se retrouver perdu dans cette ville mal foutue (et si laide) et régulièrement submergé par des... zombis !

    Puis, attaqué par une milice très agressive, en même temps que les zombis, ce qui aboutit à un bordel permanent à l'écran des plus fatigants et ridicules ! Quant à l'interface (affreuse) elle est contraire à toute ergonomie la plus élémentaire, ce qui ne fait que mettre en lumière la présentation générale bâclée ou inexistante.

    Bref, de très graves problèmes d'équilibrage et de "game design" tirent le Crackmachin 2 vers le fond et les abîmes de la médiocrité et les tréfonds de la nullité, comme le tout premier.    … Expand
  9. HaloFever
    Mar 12, 2019
    5
    Supremely low effort game that uses the same map as Crackdown but worse. How is this series still going? I know it has been 9 years since Crackdown 2 was released and I know that Microsoft released Crackdown 2 for free. None of those facts make Crackdown 2 a good game. This is a bad game. A very bad game.

    Where to start? If you played Crackdown, then you have seen the entire map in    Supremely low effort game that uses the same map as Crackdown but worse. How is this series still going? I know it has been 9 years since Crackdown 2 was released and I know that Microsoft released Crackdown 2 for free. None of those facts make Crackdown 2 a good game. This is a bad game. A very bad game.

    Where to start? If you played Crackdown, then you have seen the entire map in Crackdown 2. Except in Crackdown, the map was populated by bosses and sub-bosses. You could strategically take down sub-bosses before taking on the boss. The places on the map had meaning. Crackdown 2 has none of that. You fight waves of human enemies at certain locations or waves of zombie enemies at other locations. The only difference is that human bases are less defended in the day and zombie bases are less defended at night.

    The abilities are also the same as Crackdown. They were radical super human abilities in 2007. They were less radical in 2010. They are subpar now. Worse, everything terrible about Crackdown was brought back for Crackdown 2 with no fixes. Ledge grabbing is still finicky. Your agent will get thrown around helplessly with ragdoll physics. Driving is still awful. Tracking rocket launchers are still the best weapon. Having fully unlocked most of the abilities, I have not found any new innovations that would make this game better than the original.

    All in all, I am baffled by Microsoft's handling of this game. The original Crackdown was a fun discount title that opened up the open world genre. The franchise could go in two directions: fun discount titles or real effort into an exclusive that could rival GTA. Microsoft wants both, a $60 game made on a discount title budget. Microsoft is releasing Crackdown 2 for free only weeks after Crackdown 3 took a huge hit in its Metacritic score. Makes sense because if you get players hooked on Crackdown 2, then they will be more likely to buy Crackdown 3. Problem is, a little Crackdown goes a long way.

    Don't take my word for. Download this bizarre game for free. Why would I recommend you play such a bad game? This is like those terrible cult movies. You and your friends can enjoy talking about how bad it is. "Do remember that driving in Crackdown?" "Oh yeah, the driving in that game was terrible!"    … Expand
  10. USarmygamer
    Jun 21, 2018
    7
    Crackdown 2 was a baseline good game. A 1-10 scale that calls 7/10 average is ridiculous. Who needs 6 levels to differentiate poor to broken games? 1=Broken; 2=terrible; 3=bad; 4=poor; 5=mediocre or average; 6=fair; 7=good; 8=great; 9=outstanding; 10=DOESNT EXIST/PERFECTION. Yes a 10/10 does mean perfect. Its in the score itself. If something reaches the available ceiling, then it has noCrackdown 2 was a baseline good game. A 1-10 scale that calls 7/10 average is ridiculous. Who needs 6 levels to differentiate poor to broken games? 1=Broken; 2=terrible; 3=bad; 4=poor; 5=mediocre or average; 6=fair; 7=good; 8=great; 9=outstanding; 10=DOESNT EXIST/PERFECTION. Yes a 10/10 does mean perfect. Its in the score itself. If something reaches the available ceiling, then it has no room for error. This nonsense todays gamers use that a 10 doesn't mean perfect is participation trophy generation nonsense. A 10/11 doesn't mean perfect but on a 10 point scale, it certainly does. And that doesn't exist in reality.… Expand
  11. MadJaples
    Jan 28, 2017
    4
    I bought this thinking it would be just as good if not better than the first.
    I was a bit disappointed.
    The map was the same, the concept in gameplay was almost identical - with rogue elements thrown in, failing that, I found it lacked inspiration at source, the gameplay got very dull after half an hour and generally it was a lot less impressive than I had hoped for. If this is    I bought this thinking it would be just as good if not better than the first.
    I was a bit disappointed.
    The map was the same, the concept in gameplay was almost identical - with rogue elements thrown in, failing that, I found it lacked inspiration at source, the gameplay got very dull after half an hour and generally it was a lot less impressive than I had hoped for.

    If this is supposedly the next best thing since sliced bread to some critics, they're probably missing that the sliced bread is very stale.    … Expand
  12. gamingisgreat
    Aug 6, 2016
    8
    Crackdown 2 is pretty much the original with new toys and zombies.Read my review of the original for more information.................................
  13. HaseoArmahem
    Jan 30, 2016
    5
    First of all: I love first game. It was fun and enjoable. And from second game I wait no less.
    First three hour is realy fun, but it was over when the game start to be boring and same as before. The new mission with install lighthouse is ridiculous - from some point zombie just clicking you and hero die. Jumping and catching to the wall is to bad for this game. Maybe after first game I    First of all: I love first game. It was fun and enjoable. And from second game I wait no less.
    First three hour is realy fun, but it was over when the game start to be boring and same as before. The new mission with install lighthouse is ridiculous - from some point zombie just clicking you and hero die. Jumping and catching to the wall is to bad for this game. Maybe after first game I wait too much, but Crackdwon 2 too bad for playin    … Expand
  14. TheMetal
    Aug 2, 2015
    1
    The first Crackdown could be considered a rather enjoyable game, but it was a stretch to objectively call it good by any means. This game took any good notion its previous title had and decided to strap them to a grenade and drop it in your mother's toilet. It had all the mechanical problems the first game had and more as well as just feeling unfinished altogether. It's a great game toThe first Crackdown could be considered a rather enjoyable game, but it was a stretch to objectively call it good by any means. This game took any good notion its previous title had and decided to strap them to a grenade and drop it in your mother's toilet. It had all the mechanical problems the first game had and more as well as just feeling unfinished altogether. It's a great game to buy if you enjoy **** on genuinely bad titles, but if you actually love this game you should be certified into a mental institute.… Expand
  15. TSapper
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    An enjoyable follow up to Crackdown. The story wasn't as fun as the first but the addition of co-op definitely makes this a fun romp. If you get this, make sure you try out the first too.
    If you think it gets too easy, just wait until the uber mutants show up and fling you around like a rag doll.

    Bring on Crackdown 3!!!
  16. Brainstorm123
    Aug 13, 2014
    7
    This game is a 7 for me. It could've been an 8, but the game HURT me. I loved Crackdown (check out my review) but it feels like they stripped away the what made the game a blast, and just left the core. Granted, you can still have a ton of fun (I know I did) but it doesn't feel as fun as the original. I thought the recurring missions in the first one were fun, but these ones actually FEELThis game is a 7 for me. It could've been an 8, but the game HURT me. I loved Crackdown (check out my review) but it feels like they stripped away the what made the game a blast, and just left the core. Granted, you can still have a ton of fun (I know I did) but it doesn't feel as fun as the original. I thought the recurring missions in the first one were fun, but these ones actually FEEL REALLY repetitive. And boring. That's what the game is, it is just a stripped down copy of the first Crackdown, and one I can't recommend.… Expand
  17. twos
    Apr 3, 2014
    5
    I don't feel like any aspect of this game was in any way better than the first, the controls were outright worse, a very bad sequel to what was a pretty enjoyable game.
  18. KrashDown
    Feb 19, 2014
    10
    I love this game, all the comparisons to the first game are void, this one has a better more detailed world, a new challenge, better physics and more weapons. Need I say more. Much better than the first one (which was amazing btw.)
  19. drlowdon
    Oct 31, 2013
    7
    After the excellent original I have to admit that Crackdown 2 was a little bit of a let down with very few new features really adding anything to the experience. There is of course plenty of enjoyment still to be had for fans of the first game, especially when playing in co-op, but this is very much a sequel by numbers.
  20. crackshot36
    Aug 5, 2013
    8
    A lot of people say this game is more of the same, and it is partially true. here is my review:
    SINGLE PLAYER- 6/10. very basic story, not as good as orginal
    GRAPHICS- 7/10. almost identical to original, with few new additions (i.e. bigger explosions) SOUND- 7/10. nothing special. serviceable, but not outstanding GAMEPLAY- 8/10. similar to OG, but with fun new additions CO-OP- 9/10.    A lot of people say this game is more of the same, and it is partially true. here is my review:
    SINGLE PLAYER- 6/10. very basic story, not as good as orginal
    GRAPHICS- 7/10. almost identical to original, with few new additions (i.e. bigger explosions)
    SOUND- 7/10. nothing special. serviceable, but not outstanding
    GAMEPLAY- 8/10. similar to OG, but with fun new additions
    CO-OP- 9/10. fun 4 player co-op, drop in and drop out
    FUN FACTOR- 8/10. similar to OG, but still very fun game
    TOTAL SCORE: 8/10    … Expand
  21. WyattTheAwesome
    May 29, 2013
    7
    Crackdown 2, despite its flaws, was a worthy successor for Crackdown and adds many more hours of destruction. The downside is it's almost a near identical copy and paste game from Crackdown. Same city and same powers. While in that aspect it was disappointing, it was still really fun to be in a different setting. I enjoyed fighting the giant gang known as Cell and bringing on them deathCrackdown 2, despite its flaws, was a worthy successor for Crackdown and adds many more hours of destruction. The downside is it's almost a near identical copy and paste game from Crackdown. Same city and same powers. While in that aspect it was disappointing, it was still really fun to be in a different setting. I enjoyed fighting the giant gang known as Cell and bringing on them death and destruction. The zombies added in made it even more entertaining killing things as they are mostly cannon fodder. There are new racing challenges and orbs to find, but overall this is near identical to Crackdown 1. If you're a huge fan of the series, then you'll still enjoy it, but it's disappointing to see Crackdown 2 suffer despite being an awesome game.… Expand
  22. HaloFreak78
    May 8, 2013
    8
    They say the original is always best in most movie and video game franchises. Crackdown 2 is no exception to that saying. While I loved the first Crackdown so much, Crackdown 2 is basically just more of what you love. The super-jumping, orb-collecting Agents are streamlined to be more fluid and easier to control. The non-stop action is the real fun of this game. Crackdown 2 is one of thoseThey say the original is always best in most movie and video game franchises. Crackdown 2 is no exception to that saying. While I loved the first Crackdown so much, Crackdown 2 is basically just more of what you love. The super-jumping, orb-collecting Agents are streamlined to be more fluid and easier to control. The non-stop action is the real fun of this game. Crackdown 2 is one of those few games where "Do anything and go anywhere you want" has real meaning. Trust me, this game consumed me for 3 months after it's release.… Expand
  23. yrcrazy
    Mar 16, 2012
    9
    As I didn't have the original I can provide a rating for this game in its own right , without being angry that it is apparently rather similar to its predecessor.
    The Free roam is brilliant and you can have hours of fun jumping from building in a large open world city.Killing zombies is fun and doesn't get old quickly like in some games. Co - op is great with 'craziness' and fun on a level    As I didn't have the original I can provide a rating for this game in its own right , without being angry that it is apparently rather similar to its predecessor.
    The Free roam is brilliant and you can have hours of fun jumping from building in a large open world city.Killing zombies is fun and doesn't get old quickly like in some games. Co - op is great with 'craziness' and fun on a level with Saints Row 2.There are hours of play to be had across the games multiple game modes and if you are going to pick up a second hand game to play soon , I recommend this one.    … Expand
  24. pans
    Mar 8, 2012
    0
    They took Crackdown and removed features, and didn't add ANYTHING. The entire game is just the one mission, go stand on 9 different pads for 30 seconds each. That's it. That's the whole game.

    Have fun.
  25. xXRenTyrellXx
    Sep 21, 2011
    8
    It's a worthy sequel, as fun as the first with some new toys to play with. New story, new powers, new vehicles, and weapons make Crackdown 2 quite a treat for fans of the first installment.
  26. Sceptic
    Sep 9, 2011
    3
    A truly pathetic sequel.A rehashed,rushed abomination and THE example how not to make a game.Set in the same,unchanged city as the first game,C2 fails on every level.Stick to the first game please.
  27. SpartanEdge
    May 31, 2011
    8
    I'm kind of in two minds about this game.. As theres ALOT i like about this game,& indeed Crackdown 1.That it has Co-Op(Shame theres no split-screen too though),its free roaming,the leveling/improvment system,& the fun of the combat & jumping & climbing from rooftop to rooftop.Its great that this game offers 4 player Co-Op,over the first games 2,but the thing that brings this second gameI'm kind of in two minds about this game.. As theres ALOT i like about this game,& indeed Crackdown 1.That it has Co-Op(Shame theres no split-screen too though),its free roaming,the leveling/improvment system,& the fun of the combat & jumping & climbing from rooftop to rooftop.Its great that this game offers 4 player Co-Op,over the first games 2,but the thing that brings this second game down for me sumwhat,is that this games set in the same city(though its kind of interesting to see the contrast of whats happened to the city,& all the places you recognised from the first game).& the mutants that come out at night.Nightime just feels ridiculous & TOO over the top,with all these mutants about everywhere,You would think their numbers would start to dwindle,as you exterminate them in huge quantities throughout the game,but they dont seem to.. I know the ultimate aim of the game,is to eridicate them completely,with these light bombs,but being able to reduce their numbers significantly during the course of the game,would've been nice..… Expand
  28. Susano
    May 20, 2011
    7
    I expected a lot more from Crackdown 2. I expected a lot more introduced from Crackdown, first and foremost. Crackdown 2 doesn't do much new, but it makes everything from Crackdown more AWESOME. You'll love it even more if you haven't played Crackdown as well. Still, like I said previously, Crackdown 2 does make everything more AWESOME. In keys to the City mode, you can be a super powered,I expected a lot more from Crackdown 2. I expected a lot more introduced from Crackdown, first and foremost. Crackdown 2 doesn't do much new, but it makes everything from Crackdown more AWESOME. You'll love it even more if you haven't played Crackdown as well. Still, like I said previously, Crackdown 2 does make everything more AWESOME. In keys to the City mode, you can be a super powered, invincible, tank driving, zombie spawning GOD. It is incredibly fun, and fairly big, but it's not exactly clever. You'll have fun in Crackdown 2, but it could have been so much more.… Expand
  29. ImUnavailable
    Mar 13, 2011
    4
    The mindless ground stomping and car throwing is fun for a little while but as with many sandbox games, when you are done causing chaos what do you do? This isn't helped by the fact that the city is the exact same city that featured in the original Crackdown. Speaking of which, the city is given a brown tinge that is sickening to look at and seeing how the game is not visually impressive,The mindless ground stomping and car throwing is fun for a little while but as with many sandbox games, when you are done causing chaos what do you do? This isn't helped by the fact that the city is the exact same city that featured in the original Crackdown. Speaking of which, the city is given a brown tinge that is sickening to look at and seeing how the game is not visually impressive, succeeds in dragging it down further. The three groups from Crackdown 1 are replaced with one gang, robbing the game of the personality given by the variety of villains. Crackdown 2 has the feel of a rushed game and does not have enough new ideas to justify its transition into a full priced game.… Expand
  30. chris999
    Jan 20, 2011
    9
    I almost didn't buy this game because of negative reviews - but I sure am glad I DID buy it. I love this game for all kinds of reasons. I think the graphics are colorful, sharp, clear. The action is non-stop. If they had put in 3 gangs again like last game, then that just would've been the same thing again. So I guess Ruffian decided to have just one gang "Cell". And CellI almost didn't buy this game because of negative reviews - but I sure am glad I DID buy it. I love this game for all kinds of reasons. I think the graphics are colorful, sharp, clear. The action is non-stop. If they had put in 3 gangs again like last game, then that just would've been the same thing again. So I guess Ruffian decided to have just one gang "Cell". And Cell can be very tough, especially when there are a lot of snipers and guys firing rockets at you. I've played a lot of games like Gears of War, Fallout, Dead Space, Starcraft II, and I can honestly say I really enjoyed Crackdown 2 just as much as those other games. There is something really addictive about the game - collecting all those orbs, trying to get all your skills to the max, and those boot thrusters are awesome. Well done Ruffian Studios, don't listen to those fussy grumps who don't like this game. Can't wait for Crackdown 3 - YeeHaw!… Expand
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#20 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 91 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 91
  3. Negative: 7 out of 91
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    80
    Crackdown 2 looks sharper, the action is fiercer and the increased number of players pays dividends. Despite all this, we can't shake the feeling that it isn't the monumental sequel that the series deserved. The over-familiarity of Pacific City and the cropping of key features like the gangs and transforming vehicles will leave some Agency veterans feeling a little bit disappointed.
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  2. GameWatcher
    75
    It's gets a tad dull by the end of the game, and as your character levels up, it becomes less of a challenge as well (unless you're on harder difficulties, naturally).
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  3. VideoGamer
    70
    If you're coming into the series afresh, Crackdown 2 is well worth checking out, but for those of us who have patiently waited over three years for a sequel, it's a mild disappointment.
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