This leaves little room for error because once noticed, players must quickly head for cover or discover a way to absorb the swarm of incoming bullets without taking damage.Īs a result of this, the game severely lacks depth. The AI in IGI 2 is most definitely its worst flaw enemies are definitely not the brightest, but their shots are deadly accurate. This can be much more difficult than it sounds in this game because the only real obstacle forcing players to take the slow and careful route through the missions is the extreme the accuracy of enemy fire. However, some areas can still be completed successfully with enough firepower, as long as players remember to use a little caution and common sense to avoid enemy fire. Somewhere in between, missions are designed to be completed covertly, with as little notice from the enemy as possible. The game also fixes many of the problems with the original and makes several notable additions, such as an in game save feature (although restricted) and the welcome inclusion of an online multiplayer mode.ĭubbed an action military/adventure game, IGI 2 has its own unique place in the first person shooter genre the game is not entirely dependent on stealth, nor is it entirely focused on action. The story is set immediately after that of the original game, as players must once again guide British operative David Jones through his top secret missions for the U.S.
Developed by Innerloop Studios and published by Codemasters, this game picks up where the original left off in every way. Enter IGI 2: Covert Strike, the sequel to one of the first successful stealth shooters, Project IGI: I'm Going In. Does this scenario sound familiar? If not, then you haven't been playing recent first-person shooters.Īs of late, the first-person shooter genre has evolved ever so slightly to encompass this new style of game, focused more on stealth than firepower. The agent removes his parachute and advances carefully and silently towards the armed guards, using stealth and a number of high-tech weapons to his advantage to complete his mission unnoticed.
An airplane passes unnoticed overhead as a figure falls silently through the sky to the ground at a high-security, remote location.