The official Crackdown 2 thread

[rbbdrooger]

I'm hoping that they'll throw us a bit of info every now and then.

This is the statement on the Ruffian Games website:

Hello and Welcome! We're Ruffian Games, recently announced as the developer for Crackdown 2. We've been busy bees working on this for a while in near Stalinesque secrecy. Thankfully the game has been announced at the 2009 E3.

That's all we can currently say about that (for now) but we don't want to leave you empty handed so there're a few other things we can let you in on. Ruffian Games is a brand new development team based in Scotland's glorious City of Dundee. Despite being less than a year old we've an aeon of experience and proven skill running through our team.

We've worked on many big titles in the past that we're sure you've heard of including Microsoft's Crackdown, Fable 2 and Project Gotham Racing. We hope you've enjoyed them as much as we did.

[Fyrus]

interesting.

a destructable environment WOULD be great.

One problem I had with Crackdown 1 was like... I just didn't FEEL like a super agent guy... More like a regular guy who could jump really high, and had a lot of guns.

[rbbdrooger]

Really? Not even when you were throwing 3-ton trucks at bad guys? Or climbing a huge skyscraper in 30 seconds?

[Fyrus]

Well I think the part where i get taken down by some mexicans with machine guns...

I dunno..

maybe I just sucked at the game.

[Darth Alec]

I think the difficulty of hitting guys, combined with their ability to kill you was a major reason.

The main character needs to have more varied moves, IMO. Roundhouse kicks are fun and all, but they can be a bitch to hit with.

[Shpeshal Ed]

Bit early for this thread no?

But anywho, this will be game of the forever so whatever.

[Darth Alec]

It's been announced :P

And sooner rather then later.

[rounds1]

New info:

-Dynamic Civilian Events (Example: A man trying to sell something in the day, getting marauded in the night. And the Agency will put up signs saying "play dead when you see an Infected". Lulz ensue.)

-Support Points are gone, Agents can now call in for ammo and supplies anytime and anywhere.

-The game looks much more detailed and grittier, but still keeps the "cartoony" look we all love so very much.

-Vehicles like Trucks or Buses have room for a mounted turret, which makes them great for getting around in Co-Op.

-More variations in weapons, meaning people have more to choose from than just the homing rocket launcher.

-Most of the civilian cars in the game are the same, but reskinned and armed with armor and weapons to survive in the new hazards of city life.

-The Cell (a gang) is composed of ordinary citizens just wanting to reclaim the city from your team (the good guys). You take them out, and reclaim their turn for the Agency.

-More instances where Co-Op play is prudent.

-The city hasn't changed in architect, all the roads are the same. Some buildings have been demolished and other small things, but over all it's the same city.

-You'll obtain skill orbs by using abilities relevant to your character.

-Four player Co-Op

-16 player Competitive Multiplayer. Tons of fun. Players collect special weapons, bonuses, and gadgets. Progression system like CoD4.

-Melee attacks are much more varied a fluid.

-Key to the City DLC is a go!

-The freaks evolve over time, making them MUCH more fearsome as the game progresses.

-All repetitiveness is completely removed. And less shitty boss battles.

-Doing missions in the day or night has a huge effect. At night, the freaks come out to play.

-City decays over time from the infection.

-New Agency helicopter and other vehicles. All old Agency vehicles returning.

-A lot more weapon variety. New powerful shotgun, Rail Gun, and sticky grenades.

-More precise targeting system. Skill is rewarded.

-Much more defining detail in all aspects of the game.

Sounding very good!

[rbbdrooger]

-Four player Co-Op

This alone makes it worth it. Not to mention all the other additions. Can't wait for this game!

[rounds1]

MS has seemed to make it a point to try and include 4-player co-op in all of their exclusives. Which is great!