Wow! This game is very impressive. I picked it up, thinking it looked quite good. I was hoping it was not too much like the original H&D because I found it a bit too strategy heavy and awkward. I was pleasantly surprised. Gameplay: H&D2 really shines in this department. Unlike its predecessor, controlling your men is not a chore. You simply give the order to “Follow me” or “Fire at will” by using an easy to learn set of commands. You don’t have to play with the tactical map at all, and I advise against it. The AI works well, and it feels as though you really are in a team, your men shout out when they see/kill an enemy ect. On the actual combat side, play H&D2 is much like “Mafia” except a bit more challenging, and the option to use 1st person and/or the iron sight. One thing that disappointed me was the tutorial, I advise skipping it. Graphics: H&D2 is very pretty to look at, the amount of detail is amazing. It again looks rather like Mafia since is uses the same engine. Both the outdoor and indoor environments look spectacular. Also, the rag doll effect is used quite nicely, but not quite up to the Max Payne 2 standards. For the people with a “blood fetish” the is a fair amount of blood and bullet holes stay where you shot the person. Sound: H&D2 has some excellent use of sound. The music plays in the background, subtly changing is you are spotted or start firing. The gun noises are very realistic sounding and also different squad members talk differently depending on their nationality. Value: With 20 missions each nicely challenging, it’ll last you a while. Not much more to say. If you liked H&D you will adore this. If you liked Mafia or tactical shooters this is one of the best.
This is, quite simply, the best WWII shooter I have played. It is a squad-based tactical shooter that can be played in either first person or third person. The player does not play as a certain soldier, but can control... Read Full Review
Three years after the release of H&D2 this is still my favourite WWII shooter. I remember one afternoon in a game shop, having a talk with this young kid (I'm 40+), who asked me about my experience with both Call of ... Read Full Review
