Turok 2: Seeds of Evil

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Posted on: May 29, 2017

Raderofthelostark

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Games: 84 Reviews: 4

Pretty remaster, mediocre game

I really do not like having to start off with this, but I think nostalgia is blinding some people to the flaws of this game. I did not play Turok 2 as a kid (I did play Turok: Evolution), but after taking a chance on the first Turok and having a wonderful time playing that game I was intrigued at trying this one (especially with the praise on GOG and Steam). It has been quite a disappointment. Let's get the positives out of the way. As an originally 1998 N64 game, this remaster is very pleasing to look at graphically. It also runs incredibly smoothly, and I don't think I have had a single slowdown. There is a good variety of enemies to fight and weapons to use, and there can be legitimately fun moments in the gameplay. The AI is also fairly intelligent. But the biggest issue (though certainly not the only one) that sinks this game is the level design, which is downright atrocious at some points. This is particularly noticeable when having to backtrack later on to get some items that you missed (and you WILL have to go back to levels to access these items that you could not get to initially). When first running through them, it can be very easy to skip past areas that are either required to go to for the levels' missions or to get these other miscellaneous items that you eventually need to access the final boss. Couple this level design with an awful map system and it can be downright infuriating to navigate back through levels to get to areas you missed. Corridors and platforms often overlap each other and can be colored the same way, and it is often easy to miss areas that you haven't explored. (Hive of the Mantids is perhaps the worst offender in level design). As of this review, I still have a couple Primagen keys and a nuke part left to get. I do plan on finishing the game since I am so close to the end, but it is certainly going to be tedious. I don't want to trash the good memories that people have for this game, but I unfortunately cannot recommend this.

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Posted on: March 17, 2017

Runico

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Games: 645 Reviews: 6

How did I ever tolerate the N64 version?

Seriously, I have no idea how I ever tolerated the N64 version. This remaster fixes so many issues while retaining the classic gameplay that STILL holds up well today. Fixed issues include: - You can save anywhere now instead of relying on the extremely sparse checkpoints! This alone makes it worth getting IMO. - Higher/modern resolutions - Can choose from CD or N64 soundtrack (both have their own merits) - Mouse and keyboard controls. Anyone who played these on the N64 remembers the, ahem, unique (read: awful) controls XD It's so much easier to aim now, it's ridiculous - MUCH longer draw distance - 60 FPS (there's a few hiccups currently, but 99% of the time it's fine; N64 version's framerate was abysmal) - Faster loading times (not that they were long to begin with, but they were kinda there all the same, and there's options to shorten them further here) - Gameplay in general is unchanged, but it feels so much smoother now. - In game option to skip all the intro videos. Just get this game. It's amazing how well it holds up, and how good the combat feels, especially now that the game has been brought up to modern standards.

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Posted on: August 27, 2017

MotherKojiro

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Games: 481 Reviews: 196

Now THIS is a Sequel!

How do you follow up a satisfying Shooter about battling dinosaurs with a ridiculous arsenal? By battling more dinosaurs, hybrids, mantis aliens, and robots with a LUDICROUS arsenal. You have bows with explosive arrows and sniper scopes, homing missile launchers, flamethrowers, plasma gatling guns, and jet-powered torpedo launchers, just to name a few, along with weapons you couldn't even imagine, like the Shredder and the Cerebral Bore. Better yet, enemies are no longer just one static hitbox; you can blow off arms, legs, and even heads for an instant kill. The bosses are generally more interesting, too, since you have to figure out how to kill them, rather than just shoot. It's not a terribly deep puzzle, but it's a but more engaging than the usual. Levels are fewer in number, but generally smarter in design, as compared to its predecessor. There are additional objectives to complete along the way, like rescuing prisoners, purifying toxic rivers, or destroying weapons storage facilities. New to the series are the talismans, which give you special abilities, which are activated at special tiles throughout the levels. This does lead to a bit of backtracking, but in my opinion, it's exciting seeing a new tile, wondering what kinds of strange new areas lie behind it. My only real gripe with the level design is that some things are a bit too well hidden, and with levels this long with so many things that you are required to find, it does lead to the occasional frustration. If you liked the original, you'll probably like this one even more; it takes everything that made its predecessor fun, multiplies it, and throws in some great new ideas. This is where it also starts to build up a pretty interesting mythos, but future entries sadly don't compare in my eyes.

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Posted on: March 16, 2017

AzathothOmega

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Games: 1033 Reviews: 5

Beware Oblivion is at Hand

Perfect Port Perfect Remaster No Regrets Runs SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH on I7 3770 16 Gb DDR3 Gtx 980 Ti :D not a single crash and feel sooooooo nostalgic. Turok 2 was the first Game i ever played. I used the high tec Win 98 PC of my Grandpa ( and we had so much fun) with a Giant 17" 4/3 Flatscreen that he got as gift of the Heyne Book Company I LOVE YOU FOREVER NIGHT DIVE :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD I AM TUROK !

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Posted on: March 17, 2017

Huk256

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Games: 275 Reviews: 1

One word... WEAPONS!

Oh, how long I waited for this - and it's finally here :) This is one of those games you'll either love or hate - but you can't deny that it is ORIGINAL. Sure the level design can be a headache sometimes, but the mix of climatic music, interesting enemies, and original weapons - make it a unique experience. Yes, WEAPONS - most games have weapons but Turok 2 has WEEEEAPONS - one of the most satisfying set you'll ever see, examples? Here you go: Shredder - ever wanted a gun that you could shoot from behind a wall so it would bounce off the obstacles to hit the enemy? Well, now you can! Fire that thing, and watch as it 'shreds' through the enemies while bouncing and bouncing and bouncing :) Razor Wind - ever wanted to test the 'chakram' used by Xena? Well now you can - throw it, and watch as it cuts through enemies and then get's back to you like a boomerang Last but not least: Cerebral Bore - acquire the head of your enemy and watch the 'bore', as it drills through his skull, only to explode seconds later (giving new meaning to the term 'open-minded' :P ) - it's nasty, it's sick, it's brutal... you'll LOVE IT! And that's only to name a few - and thanks to the level design you'll be forced to use different weapons depending on the situation and/or enemies because while there is plenty of (replenishing) ammo lying around, you can carry only limited amount - forcing you to switch weapons a lot. Bottom line - give this thing a chance, if you want FPS with unique experience :)

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