Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Adventure, Puzzle, Shooter
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Ritual Entertainment, The Omni Group
- Publishers: Gathering of Developers, Loki Software, MacPlay
Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2 (2000)
Introduction
Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2 is a third-person shooter video game developed by Ritual Entertainment and published by Gathering of Developers. It was released for Microsoft Windows in 2000. The game is a sequel to the 1999 animated film Heavy Metal 2000, and is based on the Heavy Metal comic book series.
The game stars Julie, a young woman who must save her home planet of Eden from GITH, an ancient entity seeking to conquer the universe. Using a variety of weapons, Julie must fight off GITH’s forces while at the same time uncovering a secret hidden deep within the planet.
Gameplay
Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2 is a third-person shooter game. The player controls Julie as she fights her way through hordes of GITH’s forces. The game features a variety of weapons, including guns, grenades, and rockets. Julie can also use her special abilities, such as the ability to slow down time or create a shield around herself.
The game is divided into 12 levels, each with its own unique challenges. Julie must use her skills and weapons to defeat the enemies and progress through the levels. The game also features a number of boss battles, which require Julie to use all of her skills to defeat the powerful enemies.
Story
The story of Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2 begins on the planet Eden, a peaceful world that is home to Julie and her people. However, Eden is soon invaded by GITH, an ancient entity seeking to conquer the universe. Julie is forced to flee her home and seek refuge on a nearby planet.
Julie eventually learns that GITH is planning to use Eden as a staging ground for its invasion of the universe. She decides to return to Eden and stop GITH’s plans. Julie must fight her way through hordes of GITH’s forces and uncover a secret hidden deep within the planet.
Characters
- Julie: The protagonist of the game, Julie is a young woman who must save her home planet of Eden from GITH. She is a skilled fighter and is armed with a variety of weapons.
- GITH: The main antagonist of the game, GITH is an ancient entity seeking to conquer the universe. It is a powerful enemy and Julie must use all of her skills to defeat it.
- Tyler: A member of the Edenian resistance, Tyler helps Julie in her fight against GITH. He is a skilled pilot and provides Julie with air support.
- Sadie: A member of the Edenian resistance, Sadie is a skilled engineer. She helps Julie maintain her weapons and equipment.
Reception
Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2 received mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s graphics, gameplay, and story, while others criticized its repetitive levels and lack of innovation. The game was a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2 is considered to be a classic third-person shooter game. It was one of the first games to feature a female protagonist and it helped to popularize the third-person shooter genre. The game has been praised for its graphics, gameplay, and story, and it remains a popular game among fans of the Heavy Metal franchise.
Conclusion
Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2 is a fun and challenging third-person shooter game with a great story. The game features a variety of weapons, enemies, and levels, and it provides a lot of replay value. If you are a fan of third-person shooter games or the Heavy Metal franchise, then I highly recommend checking out Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2.
Review Score
7.5/10
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