Conduit 2 Game Review

Although the Conduit accumulated an admirable chunk of accolades for its technical prowess and engaging multiplayer, its potential rapidly diminished due to lackluster level design and a predictable pace. With Conduit 2, developer High Voltage Software has tweaked the gameplay and added crucial new features to deliver a sequel that still carries a few hiccups but is an overall improvement.

Wasting no time with tedious exposition, Conduit 2 thrusts the player – once again in the worn combat boots of ex-Secret Service agent Michael Ford – into a globe-spanning manhunt for the treacherous John Adams via portal-like conduit devices. Along the way, Ford uncovers yet more nuggets of conspiracy and subterfuge while preparing an especially cold dish of revenge for Adams and his shadowy organization, the Trust.

In a dramatic shift from the Conduit’s confining Washington D.C. setting, Conduit 2 tosses in various locates and features more imaginative level design than the Capitol’s bland and stifling corridors. This time around, Ford’s mission sends him to exotic destinations such as China, Siberia, and even the fabled city of Atlantis, resulting in some terrific vistas of rocky mountain ranges and stormy skies.

An increased amount of scripted events keeps the momentum at a steady rate. However, I found it difficult to take advantage of creating impromptu cover by tipping over tables and vending machines; waltzing into the middle of a room didn’t diminish my chances of survival in the slightest. Additionally, the heightened eye candy doesn’t fully mask each zone’s linearity. While the path sometimes splits into tactically advantageous routes, I’d inevitably wind up in an area that’d be locked down tight until every foe was defeated.

Thankfully, a few over-the-top boss fights offset the stagnancy somewhat. It’s not every day that shooter gamers can square off against a gargantuan metal sea serpent that breathes lasers, but High Voltage managed to incorporate traditional elements of boss battles – such as glowing weak points – into a genre typically bereft of massive beasts to sink bullets into.

As one of the few exclusive first-person shooters for the Wii, Conduit 2′s near flawless execution of its robust control scheme is a welcome carryover from the previous game. Every button of the Wii Remote can be reassigned for custom control setups, but there’s also a plethora of tweakable settings that include turning speed, cursor sensitivity, and dead zone adjustments. The payoff is an extremely satisfying shooting experience, as lining up headshots became a snap once I tailored the game to my preferences.

Conduit 2 is a definite step up from its first incarnation, but can’t quite grasp its full potential. The single-player falters due to ho-hum combat and moronic Al, but the top-notch controls and enjoyable multiplayer just might be enough to push this second attempt over the top.

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Author: Ken Li
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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