Manhunt

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  • Summary: They just killed Cash. Now, they want to kill him again. America is full of run down, broken rust-belt towns where nobody cares and anything goes. In Carcer City, nothing matters anymore and all that's left are cheap thrills. The ultimate rush is the power to grant life and take it away, forThey just killed Cash. Now, they want to kill him again. America is full of run down, broken rust-belt towns where nobody cares and anything goes. In Carcer City, nothing matters anymore and all that's left are cheap thrills. The ultimate rush is the power to grant life and take it away, for sport. This time James Earl Cash, you are the sport. They gave you your life back. Now, they are going to hunt you down. You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. You must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport. [Rockstar]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 47
  3. Negative: 4 out of 47
  1. Maxim Online
    100
    A subversive parody that cleverly indicts our depraved culture? If it makes you feel better about having a shitload of sadistic fun, sure.
  2. PSX Nation
    90
    With all of the variety and unlockable content, you'd be hard-pressed to find a game more gut-wrenchingly intense and disturbing as this one. That being said, it makes for one hell of a good time.
  3. Game Over Online
    86
    The sound quality of Manhunt is surreal, simply because the game seems like a living, breathing entity by itself.
  4. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    More than just a gimmick. Sure, the brutal animations are great fun to watch, but the true satisfaction lies in getting to that point and finding a way to overcome even the largest obstacles.
  5. IncGamers
    80
    A word of caution should probably be added; the overall pace of Manhunt is rather slow. This is in keeping with the overall feel of the game and somewhat necessary for development of the linear story line.
  6. Game Revolution
    75
    These movies was pretty good, but after the first ten bloody murders I was like, "Eh, seen it all." The more you watch, the more it just looks like what you just watched. The murders even got a little thin for Cash after a while, I think.
  7. games(TM)
    30
    What we have here is the absolute bare bones of the stealth genre mixed with shock video scenes that attempt to add flavour to the otherwise bland action. Essentially, the gameplay works as follows: track down a Hunter, get behind him, hold down the X-button...and...that's it. [Jan 2004, p.122]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 79
  3. Negative: 7 out of 79
  1. JoeS.
    Jan 15, 2004
    10
    This game is mint.
  2. EdB.
    Aug 12, 2005
    10
    Awesome. Game play is killer. You sneak around and snuff out a bunch of low life losers who want to snuff you out first. They truly make you Awesome. Game play is killer. You sneak around and snuff out a bunch of low life losers who want to snuff you out first. They truly make you feel like they had it coming. Bottom line: if you dont like this game then your a WHIMP! People that mention the violence please shut up... violence...blah blah..violence...blah grow up you conservative babies ITS A GAME ..its not real. Repeat after me ...its not real , its not real. Better? good now go see a psychologist and change your diper.… Expand
  4. CoryP.
    Oct 9, 2005
    10
    Smash or trash time, and this game well deserves a perfect score. Sure there is better stealth games out there and better graphics and all Smash or trash time, and this game well deserves a perfect score. Sure there is better stealth games out there and better graphics and all that other special crap, but this game didn't need it to pull of a great experience. I love the fact that this game of very,very,very, few can pull off a well deserved mature rating ( I don't know how many other titles try to pull it off and fail to succeed). I am not a pyschopath, i know the difference between reality and virtual reality, but I believe there should be a sequel (pray to the almighty Rockstar) if not more games of its kind.... but again please let there be a sequel.… Expand
  5. RetroRekin
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    A highly atmospheric stealth game. A sinister scenario, unsettling environment with violent kills. Great stuff.
  6. alex007
    Oct 12, 2012
    8
    Disturbing, scary, graphically violent. Rockstar North's urban horror game is a tense and taut spin on "The Most Dangerous Game". PlayersDisturbing, scary, graphically violent. Rockstar North's urban horror game is a tense and taut spin on "The Most Dangerous Game". Players control James Earle Cash, an inmate who is busted out of prison by The Director; a mystery man who sees your every move. Once Cash escapes the prison facility, his journey home becomes a literal fight for survival. Armed with bladed weapons and firearms, Cash uses both stealth and full-out assaults as to fight off the creepy gangs who are out to kill him. The macrbe twist is that The Director aids Cash through an earpiece throughout the game. He directs Cash to his final destination, ordering him to kill as gruesomely as possible every step of the way. The disturbing aspect of the game is that it rewards you for doing so. You are encouraged to perform the most graphic killings to unlock challenge rooms. In movie terms, "Manhunt" is "The Running Man" meets "The Warriors" with a touch of "8MM". Gameplay-wise, it is very similar to "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell" and "Hitman 2". This game features shooting segments, but it's very much a stealth game. The horror atmosphere is extremely thick with a synth musical score straight out of an 80's slasher flick. In a sense, "Manhunt" is a survival game as much as it is an action title. In fact, you'll probably creep out when you first get spotted by a crazed gang member.

    Rockstar North made three great "Grand Theft Auto" games for the PS2. This game is nowhere as grandiose as those mammoth titles. But it is an efficient and effective actioner that is truly creepy. 8.5 out of 10.    … Expand
  7. JesseS.
    Jun 18, 2005
    8
    One of the few great games by Rockstar outside of Grand Theft Auto. The graphics, first off, are done fairly well. The character models all One of the few great games by Rockstar outside of Grand Theft Auto. The graphics, first off, are done fairly well. The character models all look fairly nice, however, the environments can be pretty boring from time to time. The gameplay is amazing. Think of it as a stealth game, with a sick, disturbing twist. The controls are good, and aren't too hard to learn. Easily one of the most disturbing video games ever devloped. An intense experience, but its not for everyone.… Expand
  8. HunajaakoT.
    Dec 16, 2003
    0
    This can't be game. This is trash. Everything has made with "let's make money with very, very bloody game". Game is cruel, and it This can't be game. This is trash. Everything has made with "let's make money with very, very bloody game". Game is cruel, and it is the worst game I remember.… Expand

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#81 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#10 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#8 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003