![]() The snow pirates storm a beach in a futuristic version of D-Day landing at Normandy. There’s definitely hints of World War II running through the six episodes as the differing factions play their part to save the planet. The diverging narratives echo the “Call of Duty” series. ![]() Instead, “Lost Planet 2” features a cast of snow pirates in rival factions who each have their own stories and come together in a serendipitous finale. Fans won’t even play as Wayne Holden, the protagonist of the original. The Hoth-like conditions are pared down and jungles, deserts, underwater bases and space stations have been added to the mix. III, they’ll encounter a landscape that has drastically changed from the original. ![]() It’s more financially reasonable to fix the problems of the original and offer players a polished sequel.īut “Lost Planet 2” breaks the rules, rewriting its gameplay DNA and removing a story-driven, single-player campaign in favor of a four-player co-op experience. It takes too much time and effort to go back to the drawing board for a sequel. Developers don’t want to alienate an established fan base. IT’S RARE THAT a follow-up resets a franchise. Review: ‘Lost Planet 2’ breaks the rules – The Mercury News Close Menu
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