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Warship Gunner 2 ps2 Game Reviews
Warship Gunner 2
Critic Score
Metascore: 62 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.3 out of 10
based on 13 reviews
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In the sequel to the naval action sim "Naval Ops:Warship Gunner", video gamers engage in deadly sub-to-sub stealth warfare, pilot classic warships and design their own fleet of destroyers, submarines, and battlecruisers. With KOEI's strategic twist on naval action, Warship Gunner 2 lets players invest in new technologies to develop a full spectrum of artillery systems, aircraft, ship hulls, propulsion and electronics. Over 1000 vital components in all. Combat in Warship Gunner 2 takes place across 100 missions and 60 stages teeming with lethal seafighters, swarms of enemy aircraft, and unworldly super-weapons. Using the game's control panel and advanced heads-up display, players must track their targets through darkness, varying sea states and the most adverse weather conditions known to man. [KOEI]

PUBLISHER: KOEI
DEVELOPER: KOEI
GENRE(S): Action, Simulation
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: March 21, 2006

What The Critics Said

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85
TotalPlayStation
For gearheads and RPG freaks, this is absolutely worth a look, and for everyone else, the creativity and holy-hell-they-make-a-game-about-that-stuff aspect might just make it worth the purchase price.
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75
Console Gameworld
A surprisingly detailed game that will provide hours of enjoyment for those seeking a bit more depth than your typical naval warfare game.
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73
GameZone
A lengthy strategy game with a fair learning curve. It’ll take you an hour to understand the controls and combat system; it could take twice as long to grasp the massive ship-building system.
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70
PSM Magazine
The main addition to WG2 is submarine warfare of the "run silent, run deep" sort, and it's actually kinda disappointing that you have to play through a significant chunk of the game before you even get a chance to pilot a sub. [May 2006, p.82]
70
Games Radar (in-house)
With 250 new ship upgrades, 100 new aircraft, and submarine warfare, Warship Gunner 2 is just the ticket for the gamer who always wanted to shout, "Damn the torpedoes! Full Speed ahead!" Just remember, it won't always be a pleasure cruise.
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70
GameSpy
It does, however, provide a completely unique mix of strategic planning, design optimization, and cathartic release, held together by an enjoyably loony mix of World War II aesthetics and high-tech, sci-fi tomfoolery.
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67
GameSpot
If you can get past its dense and uninviting interface, Warship Gunner 2 offers unique naval combat and an incredible amount of ship customization.
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67
GameShark
If you like arcade style combat games against hundreds of enemies at a time, and the ability to design your own ships then Warship Gunner 2 is a worthy edition to your PlayStation 2 library.
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66
GamingTrend
I was frustrated by the drawbacks in the title, especially the tiny text on the in-game radar as well as some of the differences in the tutorials between what was being described and what actually was on screen.
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60
GamePro
The major drawback of WG2 is that the game could have been accomplished on a PlayStation. Being a PS2 game, the detail on ships and overall graphics are not up to scratch. I would have liked to have seen more varied missions, maybe even some little men running around decks.
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60
DarkStation
Relive those classic WWII naval battles with this sim, which provides overwhelming customization options with a dash of RTS and RPG elements.
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50
Game Informer
I don't think I've ever been as bored as I was playing Warship Gunner 2. [Apr 2006, p.124]
16
Gaming Age
Unless you’re performing some mad experiment to actually bore someone to death, I’d definitely stay away from this one.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Woof Man gave it an8:
This is a VERY deep game with lots to do and great for gearheads who like to tinker with every little thing. A must have for the good game library.

Peter C. gave it a10:
I love these type of games hours of fun and destruction, been playing these types of games for years never get bored unless i complete it lol. Its a great game and good graphics with lots of customise options.

Toto M. gave it a9:
Games that need lot's of time with thousand things to do.

Michael I. gave it an8:
great game. The first 2 games (Naval Ops: Warshipper Gunner and Naval Ops: Commander) were great too but this game expands a little, with better graphics and side games makes this a GREAT game. If you are not sure rent it first but if you like naval games then walk, no run and buy it.

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