No One Lives Forever 2

Matt M · 06-17-2005, 07:03 AM

Hey everyone,

Recently started playing this again and I'm really enjoying it. The game is pretty funny, from the cut-scenes to the guards having conversations. So anyone else played this and is there any news on a sequel?

Intrepid Homoludens · 06-17-2005, 09:49 AM

I played both NOLF and NOLF2, and both were exquisite! NOLF, I thought, had much more consistent humour (I remember laughing half the time to the point where I'd get distracted and keep getting killed). NOLF2, on the other hand, offered more varied gameplay and incredible graphics.

I did the multiplayer for a while, and NOLF's was far more addictive and fun (especially with the lipstick bombs), while NOLF 2 had more expansive maps and a better engine for it.

"Don't be apprehensive about this apprehension!!"

"You look like you need a monkey."

"This club is super groovy, don't you think?"

There's no announcement thus far of a sequel. Monolith did put out a kind of spinoff called Contract J.A.C.K., which takes place in the NOLF world but you instead play a hired agent for H.A.R.M. - it wasn't that well received. Currently Monolith is working on a new kind of FPS, F.E.A.R., a semi-tactical FPS with Silent Hill-like horror theme. It should be out later this year.

Matt M · 06-17-2005, 09:55 AM

Heh, I love all the gadgets Cate can use

Edit - Just saw you posted about Contract Jack

F.E.A.R does look pretty good, some of the shots I've seen look pretty amazing

Intrepid Homoludens · 06-17-2005, 09:57 AM

According to one review (the Gamespot one I posted above) it wasn't very good and it was too short. And it seems less humourous. Have you played the original NOLF?

Also, you may want to investigate fan mods for NOLF2. I don't have any links right now but go ahead and Google it or search the official game site.

Matt M · 06-17-2005, 10:00 AM

Yeah, I had the original NOLF on the Playstation 2, which wasn't the best platform I could of got it on

I'm keen to rebuy the original on PC, it's pretty cheap these days isn't it?

Intrepid Homoludens · 06-17-2005, 10:11 AM

If you can find it, it'll be dirt cheap. The advantage will be all the free downloadable multiplayer maps. I think there were some singleplayer mods, too. They're not as good as the game itself, but it does extend the value. There should still be some multiplayer matches going on.

For NOLF2, have you played any multiplayer?

Matt M · 06-17-2005, 10:16 AM

I played NOLF2 Multiplayer when I first got it, a couple of years ago, but I had a poor connection back then so it lagged a bit which put me off. However now I've got a faster connection I'll look into trying it out sometime

I'll also look into the NOLF2 Mods, Thanks

UPtimist · 06-17-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Intrepid Homoludens

"You look like you need a monkey."

Oh yeah, that's a classic...

"Are you insulting my monkey?"

Nappi · 06-17-2005, 11:41 AM

Fuzzy Slippers! It's as simple as that!

Both NOLFs were great. Probably the best FPS-games I have played. Got to love the humor and 70's style.... And Cate is hot.

Shodan · 06-17-2005, 04:24 PM

Man, I was just remembering how much I loved this series when I saw this thread! Woohoo!

Definitely two of the best shooters I ever played, fronted by possibly the wittiest, most intelligent female lead I've ever seen in a computer game. Loved all the scenery in both games, from Indian side-streets to Greek islands to outer space! The Super Soldiers in NOLF2 scared the crap out of me. As far as gadgets go, my favourite's the phone-bugger - the way Cate idly makes it 'walk' across the screen is so adorable

Intrepid Homoludens · 06-17-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nappi

Got to love the humor and 70's style....

It's actually set in the 60s. I think NOLF was mid 60s and NOLF2, 1968.

Quote:

And Cate is hot.

No one doubts that and lives forever.

Funktion · 06-17-2005, 04:40 PM

I enjoyed the first game a lot more than the sequel. The story, the humor, everything seemed better "thought out".
Not that I dislike it, both are wonderful games that I recommend everyone to check out (these games are now so cheap, it's a shame more people don't give it a try).

Starflux · 06-17-2005, 11:57 PM

I only played 2, but I loved it. The character models, ttheir expressions and their voice acting was superb. And it had killer mimes! How awesome was that?!

Nappi · 06-18-2005, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intrepid Homoludens

It's actually set in the 60s. I think NOLF was mid 60s and NOLF2, 1968.

Uuups.. My bad.

SCRUGAtes13 · 06-18-2005, 06:57 AM

i really enjoyed the first game. it was filled with humour, originality and lots of sexy action! the fact it's set in the seventies is wicked. can you lot explain to me why i should buy the second one?

Shodan · 06-18-2005, 03:41 PM

Sixties. SIXTIES.

UPtimist · 06-19-2005, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCRUGAtes13

i really enjoyed the first game. it was filled with humour, originality and lots of sexy action! the fact it's set in the seventies is wicked. can you lot explain to me why i should buy the second one?

'Cause it's the sequel to that exquisite game? (That's set in the sixties...)

SCRUGAtes13 · 06-19-2005, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shodan

Sixties. SIXTIES.

easy boyz, i'm a retard and proud. the sixties rock!

Shodan · 06-19-2005, 06:31 PM

I'm not a boy!

Intrepid Homoludens · 06-20-2005, 11:30 AM

That's right! System Shock 2 depicted the evil A.I. as female.

06-17-2005, 07:03 AM	#1
Matt M Broken Sword Fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 42	No One Lives Forever 2 Hey everyone, Recently started playing this again and I'm really enjoying it. The game is pretty funny, from the cut-scenes to the guards having conversations. So anyone else played this and is there any news on a sequel? Share Share this post on Twitter

06-17-2005, 09:49 AM	#2
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	I played both NOLF and NOLF2, and both were exquisite! NOLF, I thought, had much more consistent humour (I remember laughing half the time to the point where I'd get distracted and keep getting killed). NOLF2, on the other hand, offered more varied gameplay and incredible graphics. I did the multiplayer for a while, and NOLF's was far more addictive and fun (especially with the lipstick bombs), while NOLF 2 had more expansive maps and a better engine for it. *"Don't be apprehensive about this apprehension!!"* *"You look like you need a monkey."* *"This club is super groovy, don't you think?"* There's no announcement thus far of a sequel. Monolith did put out a kind of spinoff called Contract J.A.C.K., which takes place in the NOLF world but you instead play a hired agent for H.A.R.M. - it wasn't that well received. Currently Monolith is working on a new kind of FPS, F.E.A.R., a semi-tactical FPS with Silent Hill-like horror theme. It should be out later this year. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

06-17-2005, 09:55 AM	#3
Matt M Broken Sword Fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 42	Heh, I love all the gadgets Cate can use Edit - Just saw you posted about Contract Jack F.E.A.R does look pretty good, some of the shots I've seen look pretty amazing Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Paris in the Fall, The city holds many memories for me: of cafes, of music, of love... and of death."

06-17-2005, 09:57 AM	#4
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	According to one review (the Gamespot one I posted above) it wasn't very good and it was too short. And it seems less humourous. Have you played the original NOLF? Also, you may want to investigate fan mods for NOLF2. I don't have any links right now but go ahead and Google it or search the official game site. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

06-17-2005, 10:00 AM	#5
Matt M Broken Sword Fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 42	Yeah, I had the original NOLF on the Playstation 2, which wasn't the best platform I could of got it on I'm keen to rebuy the original on PC, it's pretty cheap these days isn't it? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Paris in the Fall, The city holds many memories for me: of cafes, of music, of love... and of death."

06-17-2005, 10:11 AM	#6
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	If you can find it, it'll be dirt cheap. The advantage will be all the free downloadable multiplayer maps. I think there were some singleplayer mods, too. They're not as good as the game itself, but it does extend the value. There should still be some multiplayer matches going on. For NOLF2, have you played any multiplayer? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

06-17-2005, 10:16 AM	#7
Matt M Broken Sword Fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 42	I played NOLF2 Multiplayer when I first got it, a couple of years ago, but I had a poor connection back then so it lagged a bit which put me off. However now I've got a faster connection I'll look into trying it out sometime I'll also look into the NOLF2 Mods, Thanks Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Paris in the Fall, The city holds many memories for me: of cafes, of music, of love... and of death."

06-17-2005, 11:41 AM	#9
Nappi Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 66	Fuzzy Slippers! It's as simple as that! Both NOLFs were great. Probably the best FPS-games I have played. Got to love the humor and 70's style.... And Cate is hot. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-17-2005, 04:24 PM	#10
Shodan with extra cheese! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 334	Man, I was just remembering how much I loved this series when I saw this thread! Woohoo! Definitely two of the best shooters I ever played, fronted by possibly the wittiest, most intelligent female lead I've ever seen in a computer game. Loved all the scenery in both games, from Indian side-streets to Greek islands to outer space! The Super Soldiers in NOLF2 scared the crap out of me. As far as gadgets go, my favourite's the phone-bugger - the way Cate idly makes it 'walk' across the screen is so adorable Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ and all the signs that should show me what's right and what's wrong have been knocked down, shaken and smothered by previous lovers and non-descript others like me, who don't know what it's for, all I know is that I want more.

06-17-2005, 04:40 PM	#12
Funktion Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 138	I enjoyed the first game a lot more than the sequel. The story, the humor, everything seemed better "thought out". Not that I dislike it, both are wonderful games that I recommend everyone to check out (these games are now so cheap, it's a shame more people don't give it a try). Share Share this post on Twitter

06-17-2005, 11:57 PM	#13
Starflux A Servicable Villain Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the ocean spire Posts: 1,730	I only played 2, but I loved it. The character models, ttheir expressions and their voice acting was superb. And it had killer mimes! How awesome was that?! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Visit my webcomic Captain August!

06-18-2005, 06:57 AM	#15
SCRUGAtes13 Party On Dudes Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Sussex, England Posts: 1,290	i really enjoyed the first game. it was filled with humour, originality and lots of sexy action! the fact it's set in the seventies is wicked. can you lot explain to me why i should buy the second one? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ (zombies) ATE MY NEIGHBORS! www.myspace.com/rabhiphop

06-18-2005, 03:41 PM	#16
Shodan with extra cheese! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 334	Sixties. SIXTIES. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ and all the signs that should show me what's right and what's wrong have been knocked down, shaken and smothered by previous lovers and non-descript others like me, who don't know what it's for, all I know is that I want more.

06-19-2005, 06:31 PM	#19
Shodan with extra cheese! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 334	I'm not a boy! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ and all the signs that should show me what's right and what's wrong have been knocked down, shaken and smothered by previous lovers and non-descript others like me, who don't know what it's for, all I know is that I want more.

06-20-2005, 11:30 AM	#20
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	That's right! System Shock 2 depicted the evil A.I. as female. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

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