Post by bramblett05 on Apr 27, 2016 17:00:49 GMT
The smash hit or cult classic is back from Ratloop Asia and offers alot in the sequel, one that was mentioned even after Hardboiled Chicken came to Vita/PS3 few years back. So what's new in the sequel? well alot actually. First the levels are bigger and uses a sort of Metroid/Castlevaina map style with walls that can be blown up and a few paths that lead to the goal instead of just one like in the previous title. Second is the new graphic engine which looks great and still uses a bit of the cartoon graphics from the first but mostly on cutscenes or fliers around the levels. Last but not least is Rescue mode which i'll talk about in a bit but first I want to mention my nitpicks.
Ok the controls are the same but now a much needed double jump is active but even that as a few issues here and there with most of it being sometimes your character faces the other direction and won't grab the part you want to get up to. Another issue is when double jumping, you are not suppose to get hurt but I die a bit with sub bosses and main villians. Last issue is with all the guns in the game, damage output still felt the same when using your starter gun to the flame thrower and ammo is a bit dry in levels but not health pick ups. Melee weapons tend to do more then an AK which makes me wonder: should you bring a knife to a gunfight? I will say aiming is a bit picky in the sequel as well and really shows in rescue mode which i'll talk about next.
Rescue mode can be summed up as a prequel to Evolution a bit with the squad looking for information on Hardboiled and the enemies and has a arcade style vibe from games that had a hub world with you setting up before heading out. The areas are from the game but I noticed the main bosses are in it and just the sub boss which is good because difflculty has increased since the more that play the mode the better with 1-4 players online and one being offline but you can buy an A.I partner in the hub world. Levels are also shorter for quicker gameplay and the story aspect is only there when you get a rescue quest and after you complete it. There are alot of custom options you can access later in the game that may help health and other aspects to your chicken but this mode requires a helpig hand to be enjoyed.
Music is once again handled by New World Revolution the same as the past title but it sounds alot better and fits more into it because the last game I know some peope thought it was a marketing idea to have them in but I liked it and now like it even more. The loading does take quite a bit and some slowdown happens when alot is happening but I haven't come across any issues with the title and it runs really good and the humor is well placed my favorite being the first boss's intro and the adult humor just fits the game to a T and not to mention it takes the best from 80 and 90's action films and just adds chickens.
The neat yet also a pain mechanic they added was a phone. It's a neat idea but trying to get the hack signal to come up can take a bit of effort because aiming is not easy this time around. Once it clicks though it just flows. The game has a few issues and difficulty is more on the hardcore level it is worth tackling through for the music alone and the graphics. I just wish aiming had an option to tone down the senitivity because it feels a bit wild at times which really comes out during close combat portions. Overall the sequel takes a few steps forwards but also takes a little stumble in the end.
Score 7.5 Out Of 10
+ Evolution is right when comparing this and past title
More guns
Two games in one
Bigger levels
- Picky aiming
Enemies have a ton of health even with headshots
Rescue Mode can be tricky just by yourself