Manhunt 2 reviewed: Why it was banned in the UK

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[Only registered users can see links. ] gaming magazine [Only registered users can see links. ] managed to review the highly controversial game [Only registered users can see links. ], and determined why it got [Only registered users can see links. ]. But contrary to what you may think, they gave Manhunt 2 a very positive review: a crisp rating of 92 . They even referred to Manhunt 2 as "one of the best games on Wii".

And yes, it turned out to be the best in what it was meant to do: submerge players in what could be the most realistic splatterfest out to shock most weak-stomached people. The game is out to offend many people with its gratuitous violence and some sex scenes, and children finding themselves within a 500 mile radius of a copy of Manhunt 2 will be better off running away for dear life.

It's that awesome.

What made the Wii version so deliciously gruesome was its motion-controlled interface, which probably what made it stand out compared to other Manhunt 2 platforms. Reports NGamer: "An icon appears in the corner of the screen, showing a simple [Only registered users can see links. ] or remote motion, which you must copy to initiate the killing."

The immersive motion controls will also make players feel as if they're committing the murder with their own hands. Initiating a killing starts simple enough, by pressing the A button. Then it gets graphic.

Each execution has several stages, activated by a chopping motion, or a prod, or a slam to the floor, or a sawing movement...executions are much more physical with the Wii controls, and we found we felt more immersed in the game world in general thanks to them.


Manhunt 2 certainly delivers in the macabre atmosphere department. NGamer noted that players will eventually find themselves engaged in a bloodfest while a pornographic movie plays in the background, or wandering inside a torture chamber located just under a fetish-themed nightclub. The nicest place to do an execution while doing a sawing motion on your [Only registered users can see links. ], yes?

NGamer mentioned that what they have reported was just the tip of the iceberg. It's better to experience Manhunt 2 than to read about it, they said. Well UK gamers, there are lots of ways to know what they're talking about.

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[Bex]

Eh, ok, i can kinda see why they have, now i've read that, but, they have also banned it on the other platforms.
Like i said in the other thread. I wish ppl would just leave video games alone. There are ratings for a reason. Personally, i wouldnt be playing this game, but, i do believe those who want to play it, should be able to.