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Manhunt 2
- Nintendo Wii, PSP, PlayStation 2
- Price: $39.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Extreme graphic violence and gore – adults only.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game is one of the most graphically violent and gory titles in video game history. In it you must kill people to complete the adventure; you perform dramatic "execution" moves by following on-screen instructions; and on the Wii version, you mimic the murderous actions using the motion-sensing remote. There are many instances of swearing: the first two words in the game are "Holy f--k!" Drugs, alcohol, and partial nudity are also part of this game.
What's it about?
Available for the Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 2, and Sony PlayStation Portable, MANHUNT 2 begins as your character, Dr. Daniel Lamb, escapes the Dixmor Asylum for the Criminally Insane, after being injected with a mysterious drug that unleashes his homicidal tendencies. Without giving much of the plot away, Lamb finds himself outside in the real world, beginning with a visit to the now-dilapidated home of his youth. But not without going on a killing spree first. Even though the killings appear to be out of Lamb's control, it's not unusual for him to vomit and utter remorseful words after committing these grotesque murders.
Is it any good?
This disturbing psychological story is even more controversial on the Nintendo Wii: With the Wii's wireless motion-sensing controllers all of your killing is performed by mimicking the movements with your hands in front of the TV. This includes stabbing by thrusting the controller forward, slashing up and down, or whacking someone over the head with a sledgehammer by moving your arms accordingly.
If the developers who created Manhunt 2 put half as much effort into making the game fun as they did into making it shocking, then maybe it would be worth picking up -- if you were a grown-up who was into truly violent entertainment. But this is not the case. What you're left with is a game that's an appalling choice for kid gamers who manage to get their hands on it and a mediocre yet disgusting experience for everyone else.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about ultra-violent gaming. What do your kids think is appealing? Why do they think people play games like this? If your kids say they know the difference between "real" and "fantasy" violence, you might point out the fact that studies show engaging in this kind of violent material increases aggression. Is this just a way to live out a horror movie or does this fulfill violent tendencies?
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Teen, 13 years old
November 16, 2011
AGE
NEVER PLAY THIS!
Sorry, I meant PERFECT FOR YOUR THREE YEAR OLD KID!!!!!!!! I must say, the day me and my cousin discoverd that the rating of the game was changed from AO to M, was like the worst day of my life! Not becouse of our sake, but for the sake of all children and even teens around the world. I never play AO rated games but my cousin does, and he told me that this game should have gotten EVEN HIGHER RATING! We both played "Manhunt 1" and we didn't like it so much. Cousin says that this game is better than the first game, but that you need to be made of iron to resist the urge to vomit at some scenes. I don't know if he exaggerated a bit there, but there's one thing I DO know:EVEN IF YOU SURVIVED TO WATCH SEX SCENES AS A KID YOUR'E STILL NOT READY FOR THIS!(There I exaggerated a bit)
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Teen, 14 years old
July 10, 2010
AGE
Perfect For 17+.
This is a very brutal game and is not meant for people under 17+. The one thing I really don't like about this game is that you can pretty much do anything to anyone, such as smashing glass and slitting other peoples necks with it. It is a very intense game. Also there is quite a bit of sexuality, as well language, including the word F***, S***, Bl0w J0b, Pu$$y, and B*****. Including the Rating Changed to AO later after development.
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Kid, 10 years old
December 31, 2010
AGE
Not for anyone.
This game WAS rated A.O. for Adults Only! No joke. Unfortunately,though,Rockstar Games EDITED the game to make it just barely within the limits of M for Mature. NEVER play this!
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Kid, 12 years old
April 15, 2011
AGE
there is gory kills and it grosses me out.I know it sounds like my parents are behind my but its true.
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Parent of 11 year old
June 29, 2011
AGE
Not for anyone
This is just horrifying
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ALMOST RATED AO
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ALMOST RATED AO
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Teen, 13 years old
November 29, 2011
AGE
Still no change from the first game.
Leo kasper and danny(i forgot his surname) are now the killers of the game though nothing too over the top.i play it when i was 10 and i let my brother(7 at that time) play it sometimes and he didnt get violent so its ok for 7 and up.i played it 5-7 times a week at that time and i still play it now bcuz its so awesome you can play it 8 hours on end and you cant put it down.not educational and no positive stuff,but not bad either.
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Adult
April 8, 2011
AGE
Dont Play
I am pretty flexible when it comes to games... But this is just discusting.... Dont let your kids play this is a 17+
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Kid, 12 years old
April 20, 2010
AGE
Really creepy, but fun
it think that evryone should play it. Okay, so maybe the BDSM stip club thing was disgusting, but grow some courage. You need to show your kids that under some instances, you need to do what is wrong to do right P.S Danny and Leo are carzy, so canyou blame them?
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, PSP, PlayStation 2 |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Rockstar Games |
| Release date: | October 31, 2007 |
| Price: | $39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs (Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP) |
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