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Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

PC
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Release Date: April 21, 2006

Strategy, TPP, Tactics, Western, 19th Century, Singleplayer

The sequel to 2001's Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, a tactical strategy game set in the realities of the Wild West. The story of the game focuses on the title character, a relatively law-abiding bounty hunter John Cooper, and tells the story of his efforts to capture a dangerous criminal named Dillon.

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Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge is a sequel to the interesting strategy game called Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive which gained much attention back in 2001. The story revolves around a bounty hunter called John Cooper and describes events referring to the capture of a dangerous criminal called Dillon in a small town near the Mexican border. The player controls a party of up to six characters similarly to the famous Commandos series. However, Desperados 2 utilizes a fully-3D graphics engine, therefore there is a possibility of controlling the characters in third-person perspective, similarly to Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell and Metal Gear Solid.

During the gameplay, the players will witness group shootouts, bar brawls, horse pursuits, raiding trains and classic western-like duels. Generally, the game offers 25 main episodes all of which consist of a number of missions (i.e. infiltrating buildings and eliminating enemies). Among the implemented locations, we can find remote settlements, Indian villages, military forts, huge canyons, and spooky ghost towns.

Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: Spellbound Entertainment AG

Publisher: Atari / Infogrames

Similar Games:

Hard West

Helldorado

Wanted Dead or Alive

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Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge
Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge
Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

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Desperados Game Series

A series of tactical real-time strategies, launched in 2001 by the game Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive. Behind the development of the first two installments of the series, as well as their informal continuation in the form of the game Helldorado, was the studio Spellbound Entertainment. The full-fledged third installment of the series, on the other hand, was developed by the Mimimi Games team, which previously became famous thanks to its warmly received, genre-related production titled Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun. The latter was also the first installment of the series, which appeared not only on personal computers, but also on consoles.

Desperados Game Series

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All Reviews: Mixed (294)

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The main pros of the game

  • Art Direction: The visual style and setting are appreciated, particularly in the early missions.
  • Fun Shootouts: The action sequences, while simplistic, can be enjoyable for players who prefer direct combat.
  • Improved Realism: Changes to gameplay mechanics, such as limiting character actions (e.g., not being able to carry multiple bodies at once), are seen as positive improvements.
  • Third-Person View: The option to switch to a third-person perspective adds some variety to gameplay and can enhance immersion.

The main cons of the game

  • Stealth Mechanics: Stealth gameplay is criticized for being poorly designed, often relying on repetitive tactics that can become tedious.
  • Confusing Storyline: The narrative is considered convoluted and poorly executed, with abrupt character developments and a lack of emotional depth.
  • Voice Acting: The voice performances are largely viewed as subpar, particularly when compared to the original game.
  • AI Issues: Enemy AI is described as either overly simplistic or frustratingly unpredictable, leading to inconsistent gameplay experiences.
  • Gameplay Clunkiness: Many players find the controls and character responsiveness to be slow and unresponsive, making tactical maneuvers frustrating.
  • Bugs and Technical Issues: The game is plagued by various bugs, including graphical glitches and issues with character interactions.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Depth in Stealth Gameplay: Players express a desire for more engaging stealth mechanics and options for non-lethal approaches.
  • Narrative Cohesion: There is a call for a more coherent and emotionally engaging storyline that connects better with the gameplay.
  • Improved AI: Users hope for smarter enemy AI that reacts more logically to player actions.
  • Enhanced Graphics and Performance: Many reviews mention a need for better optimization, especially for modern systems, as well as a desire for improved graphics quality.
  • Localization Options: Several users note the absence of a proper German language option and other localization features, which detracts from the experience for non-English speakers.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge" has some redeeming qualities, it suffers from numerous issues that prevent it from living up to the legacy of its predecessor, leading to mixed reviews from players.

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