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Unreal II: The Awakening

Critic score2 critics
First release
Feb 03, 2003
Publisher
Atari, Inc.
Genres
Shooter · Action, Science fiction

You are John Dalton, an ex-Marine assigned to patrol the edge of human space as a Marshal for the Terran Colonial Authority. Unexpectedly, your monotonous life is shattered by a chilling distress signal, plunging you into an adventure beyond belief. Violent turmoil among the races has erupted on your watch. Thrust into a conflict that will determine the fate of the galaxy, you are humanity's only hope for salvation. Only you can prevent the Awakening. Not Your Average Mission - Command a team of marines defending a ravaged base. Infiltrate an enemy stronghold. Rescue the trapped survivor of an alien raid. With a demanding array of objectives, you have one overriding goal - survival. Be ready for anything. Unreal Graphics and Sound - Awe-inspiring graphics immerse you in a swarm of alien worlds full of breathtaking scenery and brutal action. 3D sound envelops you in hailstorms of bullets, mind-jarring explosions and the eerie chatter of alien tongues. From Your Mind to the Game - Use the included Unreal Editor software to create your own levels of Unreal play. Design your own game mods and challenge others to enter your personal Unreal Universe. 2003, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Epic, Epic Games, Unreal, and Unreal II are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere.

Also known as Unreal 2

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Details

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 03, 2003
Xbox
Feb 10, 2004
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
12h
Age ratings
ESRB M
Game modes
Split screen, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
aliens, bloody, steam, sequel, giant insects
… All 23, explosion, death match, digital distribution, monkey, split-screen multiplayer, human, polygonal 3d, wasd movement, sniping, ragdoll physics, real-time combat, instant kill, reptilian humanoid, team deathmatch, camping, chemical warfare, pc to console port, male protagonist

At a Glance

Critic Score
61
Main + Extras (IGDB)
12h

How it plays

Features

Steam features

  • Steam Family Sharing
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026

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Steam Deck

Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026

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