Manhunt 2

Really, the game warrants a 4 because it's technically playable and, despite its best efforts, probably won't plunge the industry into a period of navel-gazing and political sanction. Everything else about it is largely forgettable.

It's not as shocking as you'd expect, but Manhunt 2 still satisfies your primal instincts.

"Despite its infamy, Manhunt 2 has little going for it. Yes, the game is utterly violent. You’ll get to see people dying in ways you’d never think possible in a game. However, the blurred executions and motion-based prompts take away much of the thrill."

"The Wii version of Manhunt 2 looks noticeably better than the PS2 version. Rockstar Toronto has used the extra horsepower that Nintendo's console delivers to "up the gore." This is done in a few key ways. For starters, character models in the Wii version will display realistic blood splatters, bruising, gunshot wounds, gashes, and head wounds. In addition, blood will actually spray the screen during combat and executions in the Wii iteration, just as it will accumulate on Danny as he explores the asylum. Considering how important the gore factor is to Manhunt 2, these are all welcomed additions. The title meanwhile looks very sharp on Wii, moves at a steady 30 frames per second, and runs in both 480p and 16:9 widescreen modes."

"If it's the environment that establishes the dark atmosphere so crucial to instilling fear and dread, it's the gameplay mechanics that deliver the tension and shocks that make the experience come alive. No other game came close to the original Manhunt in combining stealth, horror and action. In order to create a greater level of tension and immersion for Manhunt 2, we improved on all of the familiar gameplay mechanics from the original, and added a host of new features to elevate the sheer tension and excitement of the gaming experience."