The enigmatic second game in the series is one that many swear by, and you should count me in with those people , because this one got me. It takes a cynical and somber approach to post-colonial African conflict, and it does it with more seriousness than a video game has any right to attempt. The best thing about it is how it reflects that in the mechanics. The endlessly respawning enemies mechanic is something a loth of people have criticized, but to me it just communicates the direness of the situation and the futility of whatever it is you're trying to achieve. You just wake up every day, being washed over by waves of desensitizing violence and you realize that you are making no difference; if anything you're just making things worse. Are you having fun yet?

Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023


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