Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed Takes What Is Old And Makes It New

The mayhem-inducing Crypto is back in Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed
which gives an updated look to the classic game from 2006.
Set ten years after the first game, Crypto comes to seek revenge on the
KGB for destroying the Futon mothership and prowls 1960’s Bay City
destroying most things that get in his path.

As with the prior game, Crypto can use an array of weapons and abilities
to remove enemies as well as impersonate them when the situation calls
for it. Players will also be able to enhance their weapons, skills, and
ship as the game goes along which is necessary as there are lots of
enemies and annoyances for Crypto to contend with.

There is a variety of gameplay available from stealth to guns blazing but
finding the right style for the mission is key as the game does require
some patience and tactics. One such instance is when I had to snag
bomb-laden trucks with a beam from my saucer and dump them into the ocean
before a timer expired. It was very difficult to see if the truck had
actually been snared by the beam and it did lead to some trial and error
as well as frustrations along the way.

The game has a nice mix of locales and while Crypto sounds like Jack
Nicholson, still has some epic lines and disdain for humanity which
makes his pulp-era rampages so much fun.

The updated graphics look good but the limitations of the gameplay of the
era do show as it would be nice to have a bit more options with the
movement of the Saucer during missions.
The game does offer co-op via Split Screen which is a nice feature to
enjoy for console players as it is a bit tricky on a PC. That being said,
the game brings an updated dose of nostalgia and should tide fans over
until the next release in the series.

3 stars out of 5