Aquanox 2

[Daehawk]

Just wanted to give a heads up on this little known gem.

I had the first game. It seemed like it would be a blast to play but I had a real time trying to configure the controls on it. In the end I never did get it to work right and gave it up. Then recently a fine fellow in the trade forums gave me a copy of Aquanox 2. I tell ya its a damn blast of a game..fun I mean. Its the same engine as the first one but looks better. Good thing the controls work in this one. Mouse and keyboard. I think the trouble with the first game was I kept trying to make my joystick work. May go back and see if mouse / keyboard work with it.

Anyways A2 is really fun. Im guessing Im about half way into it. My only real gripe is my player character is such a dunce when it comes to the hot asian gal in the game haha.

Anyways if you've never heard of it or passed it up thinking it sucked I suggest giving it a shot. Really fun.

Oh guess I should point out its like Wing Commander but underwater.

[Gorath]

Another unknown gem is Yager. Direct competition to Aquanox 2, funded by THQ for PC and XBox. After disappointing German sales they returned their publishing rights.
The reviews say it´s slightly better than AN2, in just about every aspect including graphics.

[Daehawk]

Just finished it and watched the ending cgi. It was a strange..very strange...ending. In fact I dont get it. Did'nt understand it at all. All that time and I did'nt understand any more than when I started lol.

[Daehawk]

Considering a replay of Aquanox 1 & 2. I dont own and never played Archimedean Dynasty . Is there any point in holding out to buy it and play it first before a replay of the 2 sequels? Im thinking its just too old and too boring now in both graphics and controls.

[Alefroth]

I thought Archimedean Dynasty was great, but I wouldn't go to the trouble of acquiring it if you're going to play the sequels.

You might be interested in Aquanox: Deep Descent

[Daehawk]

Ill keep an eye on it. Games these days dont feel right a lot of time. Not made the same as older games. They seem to make them look pretty but then ruin the game play somehow. Like that one strikes me as a rail shooter sorta. Not quiet what the old game were...somehow. Probably just me.