Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | (PS3) 70.06% (X360) 67.95% (PC) 59.10% |
| Metacritic | (PS3) 68/100 (X360) 68/100 (PC) 63/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| GamePro | 3/5 |
| GameSpot | (PC) 7/10 (X360) 5.5/10 |
| IGN | 6/10 |
Lost Planet 2 received mixed reviews. Aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritic gave the PlayStation 3 version 70.06% and 68/100, the Xbox 360 version 67.95% and 68/100 and the PC version 59.10% and 63/100.
GamePro awarded the game 3/5, concluding that "Lost Planet 2 features an enjoyable multiplayer component and interesting monster designs, but it isn't enough to overcome its many faults. Gamers who enjoyed playing the original title online will find reasons to play it, but it's a disappointing title that doesn't live up to its potential."
GameSpot gave it 5.5/10 and took a similar view on the frustrations of the game, stating: "This sci-fi sequel seems like it should have everything you need in a shooter, but a shocking number of design missteps suck out much of the fun." Although, they later released a second review for the PC release which received a 7/10. The review explains the differences and tweaks made to make the game more tolerable and much more graphically advanced than the console installment.
IGN gave the game a 6/10 stating that "If you've burned through other multiplayer or co-op options, then there might be something for you in Lost Planet 2. The single-player campaign is lengthy at around 14 hours with full co-op support and the multiplayer has plenty of maps and modes. Just do yourself a favor: buy some insurance for the controller you'll invariably throw across the room at one of Lost Planet 2's seemingly endless design and interface issues."
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