Publisher: EIDOS Interactive
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Category: Action
Release Dates
N Amer - 12/04/2002
GameZone's Review
7.6
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 7.5 |
| Graphics | 7.5 |
| Sound | 8.2 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Concept | 8 |
| Overall | 7.6 |
Reviewer: Michael Lafferty
Review Date: 01/07/2003
Blood Omen 2 has some solid concepts, but the game is a touch too simplistic
6.7
News
Blood Omen 2 coming to the GameCube this Fall
Top-selling, mature-rated video game for the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system coming soon for the Nintendo GameCube™
Description
Blood Omen 2 centers on the horrifying vampire Kain, who awakens after a 400-year slumber in a very weakened state. Nearly killed in the wars raged by his vampire armies, Kain must now work to overthrow the opposing Sarafan order to reclaim his rule.
Gameplay in Blood Omen 2 is uniquely combat-based in terms of both attack and defensive blocking maneuvers. The player will engage in battle with armies of demons and soldiers in incredibly realistic combat maneuvers. Kain has over ten deadly weapons at his disposal for enemy attack, each with its own unique animations and spine-tingling finishing moves.
In addition to the wealth of combat in Blood Omen 2, stealth also plays an important role in Kain’s progression through the game. The more the player utilizes stealth to get through situations, the longer the characters in the world won’t realize Kain is a vampire, making the path to completion somewhat easier. Nothing is straightforward though; there are characters and special devices built into the environment that can detect Kain even when he’s being stealthy.







