Kick-Ass 2: The Game

Kick-Ass 2: The Game is a beat em' up video game based on the movie Kick-Ass 2. It was created by Spanish developer Freedom Factory Studios and released in 2014,[1][2] for Microsoft Windows,[3] PlayStation 3[4] and Xbox 360[5] The game is a sequel to the game based on the original movie, Kick-Ass: The Game. The game was heavily criticized by critics, for its technical glitches and lack of originality.[6][7] The game's plot is similar to that of the movie upon which it is based.

Kick-Ass 2: The Game
Developer(s)Freedom Factory Studios
Publisher(s)UIG Entertainment
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows
  • EU: 16 May 2014
  • NA: 15 August 2014
PlayStation 3
  • EU: 1 August 2014
  • AU: 17 September 2014
Xbox 360
  • EU: 1 August 2014
Genre(s)Action, beat 'em up
Mode(s)Single-player

Plot

Kick-Ass 2: The Game is set in New York City.[3] The game takes on a similar plot to the movie it was based on. Taking place three to four years after the death of Damon McCready and stopping Frank D'Amico, The main character, Dave Lizewski, also known as Kick-Ass (Yuri Lowenthal) has retired from superhero and crime-fighting work. However, he quickly becomes bored of having a normal life and begins training with Damon's Daughter, Mindy McCready, also known as Hit Girl (Ashly Burch). Before Kick Ass can complete his training, however, the son of Frank D'Amico, Chris D'Amico (Nolan North) accidentally kills his mother. He blames Kick Ass for this, and vows to get his revenge. He also replace his superhero name Red Mist and became a super villain named The Motherfucker, and recruit a team named "The Toxic Mega-Cunts", hired some other villains like The Tumor (Paul Reubens), Genghis Carnage (Eric Bauza), Black Death (Travis Willingham) and Mother Russia (Zelda Williams), and plan to take over New York City. Now Kick-Ass need to help the "Justice Forever" and must stop Chris and save New York.

Gameplay

At the beginning of the game, the gameplay is mostly training; however, the game later sees the player go on to fighting enemies and bosses similar to those in the movie.[8] There are 5 bosses in total, throughout all of the levels. The game features a wide variety of weapons for the players use in fighting enemies and bosses. There are also a large number of combos which can be used against enemies in the game.[9] The controls use two different buttons for attacks.

References
  1. "Kick-Ass 2 on Steam". Steam. Valve. August 15, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  2. Champane, Jimmy (April 23, 2014). "Kick-Ass 2 Game Coming This May". IGN. IGN. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  3. "Kick-Ass 2". Metacritic. July 25, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  4. "Kick-Ass 2". Metacritic. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  5. "Kick-Ass 2". Metacritic. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  6. "Kick Ass 2 (PC) Review". September 2, 2014. Archived from the original on August 2, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  7. "Kick-Ass 2 Review / Playthrough - PC Invasion". August 27, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  8. Kaye, Darryl (May 20, 2014). "Kick-Ass 2 Review". GamingUnion.net. Gaming Union. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  9. Chu, Chris (August 24, 2014). "Kick-Ass 2: The Game Review". www.capsulecomputers.com.au. Capsule Computers. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
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