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MDK2 HD

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48%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
graphics, music
48% User Score Based on 73 reviews

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MDK2 HD is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Overhaul Games and was released on July 30, 2012. It received neutral reviews from players.

In MDK2 HD, play as hero Kurt Hectic and companions, battling aliens across strange worlds with inventive weaponry. This remastered version offers enhanced visuals, improved controls, and all original game content. With humor and fast-paced action, MDK2 HD is a satisfying third-person shooter experience.

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48%
Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
humor7 positive mentions
stability9 negative mentions
  • The HD remake brings back the nostalgia of the original game while updating the graphics and textures.
  • The gameplay retains the charm and humor of the original, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
  • Despite some technical issues, many players found the game fun and engaging, especially if they have fond memories of the original.
  • The HD version is plagued with numerous bugs, including graphical glitches and crashes, making it unplayable for many users.
  • The remaster feels lazy, with minimal updates beyond character models and some parts still displaying in 4:3 instead of widescreen.
  • Compatibility issues, especially with AMD graphics cards, have led to a frustrating experience for many players.
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the HD and widescreen visuals, while others report significant issues, particularly with AMD graphics cards, leading to stuttering and graphical glitches. Many users express frustration over the game's poor optimization and compatibility problems, suggesting that it may be unplayable for a large portion of the audience. Overall, the graphical performance appears inconsistent and problematic, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Positive: the graphics look beautiful in HD and widescreen.”
    • “I still love the first MDK by Shiny Entertainment; I really enjoyed playing that game for its superb graphics and great story.”
    • “Launched game via NVIDIA graphics, seems to be working.”
    • “Absolutely terrible, doesn't run on most graphics cards and when it does it's unoptimized. Buy the original version instead and avoid these developers as no patch will be released.”
    • “I would especially be careful if you have an AMD card as I had constant glaring graphical glitches which made the game almost unplayable.”
    • “This game is a broken graphical mess!”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been criticized for various bugs, including instances where it fails to play or plays at inappropriate times, significantly detracting from the overall atmosphere. However, some players appreciate the energetic techno soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in action sequences. Overall, while the music can be engaging, technical issues undermine its effectiveness.

    • “Hell, I got so involved with this game series, I even downloaded a copy of the French music video about the protagonist Kurt.”
    • “Re-armed and reloaded in HD; MDK2 is a humorous and satirical throwback to 90's action/platform games where a fast trigger finger and fancy footwork around an alarming number of enemies will see you scraping through each relentless fight at the will of a pumping techno soundtrack that makes you feel like an unstoppable superhero - from start to finish.”
    • “The music freaks out quite often.”
    • “A sound bug during the final fight, then there is no music at all.”
    • “No music very much hurts the atmosphere.”
    • “Sometimes music doesn't play when it should, sometimes music plays when it shouldn't, and sometimes the music just crackles.”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of this HD version is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many recommend avoiding the game, particularly for those using AMD hardware, as it appears to exacerbate the issues. Overall, the game's stability is deemed unacceptable, overshadowing any visual improvements.

    • “As an AMD CPU owner and an ATI HD6950 owner running the latest 14.11.2 beta driver, this game runs great!”
    • “The amount of glitches this HD version has is absolutely unacceptable.”
    • “The only thing this HD version has over the other versions is the new character models, and while they do look nice, they aren't worth suffering over the constant glitches it has.”
    • “I would especially be careful if you have an AMD card as I had constant glaring graphical glitches which made the game almost unplayable.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of clever jokes and gags, though some reviewers feel it could be more abundant. Many appreciate the "old-fashioned Bioware humor" and find the dialogue amusing, contributing to the game's charm. Overall, the humor is characterized as hilarious and satirical, enhancing the fun of the gameplay experience.

    • “That said, I very much enjoyed the comical adventure that these three characters went on, and about a third of the way through I realized that this must be where the term 'old-fashioned Bioware humor' originated.”
    • “This was part of the charm of this game, which made it funny and unique.”
    • “It's fun with funny dialogue and good combat.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally enjoyable, featuring humor and engaging elements, though some players feel it lacks sufficient comedic content. While there are minor technical issues, such as audio cutting out and slow text loading, these do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Fans of the original game appreciate its graphics and narrative, indicating a strong legacy.

    • “I still love the first MDK by Shiny Entertainment; I really enjoyed playing that game for its superb graphics and great story.”
    • “The plot is sometimes funny, with jokes and gags, but there's too little of it.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their motivations.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is a mixed experience, with some users finding it both enjoyable and frustrating. While the varied mechanics for the three main characters are well-designed and engaging, others feel that clearer progression hints are needed, as they sometimes struggle to understand how to advance. Overall, the gameplay offers fun moments but can also lead to confusion and boredom at times.

    • “The varied gameplay between the three main cast members was also well-tailored to every level.”
    • “The characters are great, the voice acting is good and the gameplay is lots of fun.”
    • “Kurt's gameplay is interesting, but sometimes frustrating.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its originality and immersive qualities, though the lack of music detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, while some sound bugs are considered forgivable, they still significantly impact the atmosphere.

    • “I loved the atmosphere and originality this game brought when it came out.”
    • “No music very much hurts the atmosphere.”
    • “Some bugs could be 'forgivable' to an extent, like sound bugs, although they ruin the atmosphere quite a bit.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with reports of significant stuttering even on high-end hardware like an i7 processor and 1070 graphics card. Many users recommend avoiding this version altogether due to its poor performance and lack of expected patches from the developers.

    • “Stuttering on an i7 processor and 1070 graphics card.”
    • “Absolutely terrible; it doesn't run on most graphics cards, and when it does, it's unoptimized. Buy the original version instead and avoid these developers, as no patch will be released.”
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MDK2 HD is a shooter game.

MDK2 HD is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing MDK2 HD.

MDK2 HD was released on July 30, 2012.

MDK2 HD was developed by Overhaul Games.

MDK2 HD has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

MDK2 HD is a single player game.

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