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Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

Desperados 2 is the sequel to the successful wild west title Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever you want; for example, for duels, brawls and shoot-outs.

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March 12, 2008
18 years and 147 days ago
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Desperados 2 is the sequel to the successful wild west title Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever you want; for example, for duels, brawls and shoot-outs. The great variety of settings includes dusty canyons, ghost towns, American Indian villages and forts, creating a breathtaking atmosphere. Take on the role of up to six heroes, including the famous bounty hunter John Cooper, and experience a thrilling story with surprising turns.
  • Real-time-strategy and tactics in an exciting story and a thrilling Western atmosphere
  • Varied settings including towns, American Indian villages, dusty canyons, forts, wagon convoys and ghost towns
  • Double 3D view: pivotable isometric view and 3rd person view for fights and very close action
  • Several levels of difficulty and a new A.I. with more tactical opponent behaviour and more interaction with allies
  • Six individual actions per hero and overall 20 new actions, such as swimming, sedative injection and handcuffs
  • A new hero: Hawkeyes, the American Indian
  • Five actions per hero planable in advance with headword overview (Quick Actions)
  • More interaction with the environment due to full 3D interior views of buildings and movements like climbing, sneaking, jumping and hiding