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SeriesResistance

Resistance 2

Critic score8 critics
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First release
Nov 04, 2008
Genres
Shooter · Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Horror, Survival, Historical
Platforms
PlayStation 3

After a valiant struggle to stop the Chimera invasion in Europe, mankind must make its last stand on the shores of the United States. Resistance 2 delivers an unprecedented console gaming experience with a standalone eight-player, class-based online co-op campaign and 60-player online competitive multiplayer. An epic single-player campaign will feature a new weapons arsenal to combat giant boss encounters that increase the scale of the conflict to new heights.

Also known as R2

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
Resistance 2 places players in the heroic role of Sgt. Nathan Hale as he struggles against overwhelming odds to defend mankind from the unstoppable Chimera. While wrestling with this insidious war machine, Hale must also battle the virus raging inside of his own body that threatens to transform him into the very creatures he fights against.Read more

Resistance 2 places players in the heroic role of Sgt. Nathan Hale as he struggles against overwhelming odds to defend mankind from the unstoppable Chimera. While wrestling with this insidious war machine, Hale must also battle the virus raging inside of his own body that threatens to transform him into the very creatures he fights against.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Nov 04, 2008
PlayStation 3
Nov 27, 2008
PlayStation 3
Nov 28, 2008
All 4 release dates
PlayStation 3
Dec 13, 2008
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
13h
Main + Extras
23h
Game modes
Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
aliens, world war ii - ww2, invasion, death, soldier
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At a Glance

Critic Score
87
Main Story (IGDB)
13h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
23h
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Overview

Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 17 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 17 Oct
  • Local co-opIGDB · 17 Oct
  • Shared or split screenIGDB · 17 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 17 Oct

Feature data: IGDB