Rockstar's Most Controversial Game | Manhunt 2 Retrospective

[@MrHammers]

If you made it to see Mr.Rogers flip you off, you a real one. 🖕🖕

[@anomaly8271]

I love Mr. Rogers!! Amazing video btw.😌

[@MrHammers]

Thanks homie 🙏

[@jjammmees]

Yeah fall.

[@postallofer5044]

@@MrHammers I just got a crazy idea if they don't want kids to play Manhunt or other m-rated games parents can just not buy it

[@Catbackfatcat]

“I didn’t want to shell out way too many dollars for this video” $45 on ebay

[@rogercamarena1497]

it's funny to see how back then politicians fought hard to remove violence from video games but you don't see the same energy when it comes to removing gambling (microtransactions) from video games today. Money really does buy silence.

[@D00000T]

Also how they make video game violence as this very immoral thing but are fine with some of the questionable shit that was happening in the early 2000s to actual people. The priorities are all over the place

[@Cure_Hana]

Do I also need to point out the irony of Hilary pushing for the game to get an AO rating to keep kids from touching it, yet she had no shame in laughing during an interview about how she once helped defend an obvious child predator in court?

[@EdeN_2006]

@@D00000T politicians get the most votes if they demonize something, if you have an enemy, and claim you want to defeat the enemy, people will vote for you. Doesnt matter how much of a fucking hypocrite you are

[@BouncingZeus]

It was comics, then TV, then movies, and music always.

[@dono-archimus3311]

Imagine a Manhunt 3 with RDR2 graphics.

[@dredointhacutt5568]

I imagine it like a much more graphic Hitman

[@phoenixflame3066]

GGGDDDDRRRRRUUUUUEWWWSOME!👹

[@peters9329]

At that point we might as well view the dark web

[@Slicky_]

That will be soooooo bad it will ruin the feel of the game I prefer the manhunt 2 and 1 graphics

[@zaynax5385]

@@Slicky_ why do you think itll ruin the game? I think with rdr2 graphics this games gonna be crazier than it already is

[@wechildrenof1990]

In the U.K I remember my dad getting this for my birthday one year. We went in the store and the guy said they didn't have any copies but my dad went back later and got it. It came in a black label-less case but the manual and disk were official when I opened it. Most black market purchase I've ever made for a piece of media.

[@bloodangel19]

Damn bro your dad is cool

[@kgpspyguy]

All the characters had hyper realistic bloody chapped lips and screams.

[@Journey_Awaits]

And it came back every time I threw it away

[@vdoza33]

Lol why do people lie so much

[@bunnitomoe3866]

@@vdoza33 how would you know he lied? The answer is, you don't

[@tedthecommenter5364]

They won't make another game because it won't sell like GTA and Red Dead did. Rockstar don't care about controversy, but the fact that Manhunt 2 cost the company so much money by being banned from all stores will make them not even consider touching this series anymore. I think that the Bully has met the same fate and never be made again. not because of the controversy, but because it won't sell like like GTA or read dead. It's sad that these are the only series Rockstar will probably make from now on.

[@madalindragan9569]

i see your reasoning , but you underestimate rockstar's love of being the black sheep of gaming!...have a little patience, you'll see!

[@1997lordofdoom]

@@madalindragan9569 Rockstar is one of the biggest gaming companies in the world, how are they the black sheep of gaming lmao? Judging from all the ridiculous grinding in GTA V, the shark cards and the countless re-releases, I would say Rockstar loves money, not being a black sheep.

[@1997lordofdoom]

@@madalindragan9569 What world are you living in? Rockstar will only do something if it makes them money, they don't give a crap about being edgy or black sheeps. Rockstar is closer to EA than being the "black sheep of gaming". Also the controversies around GTA games is what made them extremely popular and boosted their sales to insane levels. Bully never sold that well, this is why you never saw this game again and you never will. Why would they back down from making violent GTA games, they make money from them, I really don't see your point. And how does all that explain Rockstar making a casino out of GTA online? Not really a move that goes against the grain was it?

[@gabrielvieira7234]

@@madalindragan9569 maybe that’s was rockstar vibe back then but they definitely changed over the years, nowadays they only care about money and that’s obvious just take a look at how they’re managing gta online and you will understand that the rockstar from back then isn’t here anymore

[@budusbusham3324]

I’ve a feeling they’re gonna just pull Agent out of nowhere one day.

[@danielj3594]

Manhunt 2 is one of the coolest games ever, bit of a shame it was pretty buggy. I used a codebreaker on my PS2 version to remove that stupid filter.

[@JimmyKantstandyabitz]

How do you do that ? I still have Manhunt 2 on PS2.

[@theyrbaning4751]

I found first game better

[@JimmyKantstandyabitz]

@@theyrbaning4751 both are good although I’ve yet to finish the 1st one.

[@ZigealFaust]

PC has a fanmade ultimate version that restored the full execution animations and other things. The best way to play it imo, can even use Wii-Motes with it if you so choose.

[@JimmyKantstandyabitz]

@@ZigealFaust do we have to get it from shady companies?

[@Scallycowell]

Pickman’s Bridge = Project Artichoke, a wing of the infamous CIA mind-control project known as MK-Ultra. Artichoke used LSD, like most of the MK-Ultra projects, as well as hypnosis and Pavlovian response training with the goal of creating assassins that could be turned on and off using visual and audio cues like a series of words or seeing something like a woman in a polka dot dress or reading the title of the book Catcher In The Rye. I bring up those specific examples of cues so you’ll have something to go by when you Google the conspiracy of how the project was actually a success. Happy hunting.

[@MrHammers]

Damn, interesting. I'll be getting lost on wiki now

[@whataqtify]

Are you talking about the deaths of Bobby Kennedy and John Lennon? I always believed there was something about that book, but it's not like the dress which can be a controlled variable. The book was his and he was carrying it at the time whereas the woman could enter the room to cause a trigger.

[@ORIGNALRECIPE]

So I guess that’s where the winter soldier takes inspiration from

[@sigmalaflare]

@@ORIGNALRECIPE Yes, particularly when Iron Man called him 'Manchurian Candidate'. Just those words alone.

[@anttam117]

Artichoke preceded MK Ultra, it wasn’t “a wing” of it.

[@justanothergamer5034]

I remember my dad bought me a baseball game from the swamp meet when I was 7, turns out it has manhunt 2 in it and I was always scared to play it after the first level 😂

[@xenon42069]

lmao 🤣

[@Maxpain9]

Well you could use baseball bat but in another way...

[@prosaufi3692]

same

[@MrQuack-lu9om]

@@Maxpain9 *brains being splattered* H O M E R U N

[@WBM_EXITHUNT]

Can we talk about how sick the disc cover of manhunt 2 is

[@WickedSickness]

Ay lmao I see you everywhere man

[@theceoofcrackcocaineandamp9477]

Used to see them all the time second hand as a kid up until recently actually, check eBay tho.

[@MecanicalEnd]

What's on the cover?

[@theceoofcrackcocaineandamp9477]

@Dylan Kurtz why tho?

[@nikto7297]

@@WickedSickness maybe both of you are subscribed to same channels

[@NTonyKaskan]

We NEED a new Manhunt. There are so many great ideas Rockstar could make.

[@jaredmartin7040]

It would be too graphic most likely with the current gen graphics

[@lordjoyous]

A movie would be dope to I’d have twisted pictures do it and they could release 2 movies in the same year. Manhunt 1 in January and manhunt 2 in October. Both movies would make 100 million easy

[@rogueraccoon1840]

Bro manhunt would make a great addition to Dead by daylight having Piggsy chase you around in different maps like the RPD, Hawkins labs, elm street, and maybe add in stark weathers mansion as a new map for the game and keep Piggsys chase theme from manhunt and add James earl cash as a new survivor where he's all about stealth and he hears different music than the other survivors and the OG chase music from manhunt plays randomly with each killer that chases him it's a solid idea.

[@canoafurada1105]

They are too scared of making another one... I don't blame them.

[@chicle8727]

This game was gettong canceled left and roght before cancel culture. Imagine a new manhunt game in todays reality.

[@imFluey]

Why is Rockstar worried about the title being on the shelf when I'm sure most people digitally download anyway.

[@MrHammers]

Figure of speech more than anything lol. On the shelf = available for sale

[@andrewmarshall3408]

Not on the PS2 and original Xbox they didn't 😬

[@firesaint4569]

Bruh you couldn’t on a ps2

[@alirioruedigerjunior7956]

those were different times

[@fuchsiafire6932]

Yeah not on the ps2 my dude

[@senkodan]

In Manhunt 2 defence I'm gonna say that 'Manhunt' is a unique vibe and Manhunt 2 does a great job delivering it. It feels like a 90's David Cronenberg's movie - sounds, music, themes, gore. M2 may have slight ludonarrative dissonance, but you'd wait decades to get a game that scratches that specific B-movie itch.

[@elmandarin1002]

The first manhunt was like an 80s slasher flick crossed with a John carpenter movie along with the score. What’s next for a manhunt 3? It taking inspiration from the Saw movies?

[@succboah2000]

"look at this, this is not for children!" Wait, an Adult M-Rated game is not for children?! Oh nooooooooooooooooooo

[@justsegal6578]

For me personally, I found this game very disturbing but felt it still served a good purpose to the story. It's one of the most unique stories in any video game, and there are very few willing to put so much effort into something like Manhunt 2.

[@euphoricdespair]

I feel like it should have had a third ending with Daniel killing Leo but seeing a mix of himself and Leo in the mirror because Leo has permanently become a part of Daniel. It would leave it up in the air as to whether he would be more Leo or more Daniel from then on.

[@timmytatoe4248]

I've played this game on wii, and yeah the motion controls are a gimmick but really fucking fun lol

[@MrHammers]

Yeah, I can totally see the Wii being a blast

[@ThBlueSalamander]

@@MrHammers stab stab

[@MrIG511]

Yea it seems pretty fun because imagine the executions you could think of.

[@arlem525]

I have this on PSP, and I treasure it

[@TheHomeStudioRecords]

Me to bro

[@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu]

Lol two kids acting edgy

[@arlem525]

@@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu I'm 56. But thanks 😁

[@raulbos2296]

@@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu His account is probably older than you LMAO

[@spartankongcountry6799]

@@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu Edgy?

[@stevendiaz5649]

If I were to a new sequel, I would make manhunt 3 where Mr. Nasty knows David Joyner’s true identity and forces him to make snuff films trying to kill cash; as he tries to kill cash, they join up to take down Mr. Nasty because they find out he is a powerful government official behind the pikman project. Joyner finds out what happened to him and his family unlocking a new, more viscous side to him, much darker than Leo. The game would offer unique a co-op story with exclusive executions, or a single player story that differs with both people going their own way, allowing you to choose which journey you want to take.

[@endgamertheendoftheworld8387]

That sounds rad, It would truly make things feel unique and tie in both ManHunt 1 and 2.

[@napalmkitty6686]

Im into it lol

[@kevinquinonez2714]

Yeah. Maybe explaining why Leo become what he become.

[@Terrtail]

Hello Mr. Rockstar, if you're reading this please make it a reality thank you

[@napalmkitty6686]

Danny being full leo without leos actual input fucking scares me lol

[@EruveyConB]

I've allways thought that the only way to make Daniel lamb character work was to make his executions less violent and clumsier and the Leo ones beign the fucked up executions

[@motteiii2884]

Agreed

[@runningatbigbossspeed7796]

Another top quality video MrHammers,it was definitely worth the wait. I miss the old Rockstar games who took risks and gave us gems like Manhunt,Bully and The Warriors.

[@MrHammers]

Thanks my dude!

[@maniac1628]

Rockstar table tennis was epic

[@Asmeenradee]

Don't forget state of emergency!

[@cor.tenebrarum]

19:28 when you first meet the police there is a scene where they kill some hood by beating him to death, so I wouldn't call them innocent. Same with orderlies etc. The premise is that The Project is corrupting the whole Cottonmouth City just like Umbrella did with Raccoon City. Every aspect of urban life is decaying under the thin layer of lies. This was heavily toned down in final version, but when you look for cut stuff or early interviews etc. you'll get that this game was suppouse to be quite diffrent.

[@MrDmoney156]

Yep! the story was very different in the beta version, not sure why Rockstar removed it for and not much explanation about it either.

[@LedZedd]

What early interviews? 👀 That sounds really interesting.

[@cor.tenebrarum]

@@LedZedd I think on IGN and Game Informer were some, a lot of things can be deduced from unused models, scripts and audio.

[@nouryy]

Been waiting for this since the video about Pigsy!

[@MrHammers]

We made it 🤟

[@Noperare]

Honestly, shame it didn't connect with the original snuff films storyline. Imagine if the MKultra project turned Daniel into a killer too gruesome to be used as a tactical assassin. He is locked up in the mental asylum. However, "too gruesome" is exactly what Mr.Nasty wants, so a corrupt guard from the asylum takes him out of there. Later Daniel breaks free from the mind control, now he murders because he wants, not because of the MKultra. Since Daniel broke free from the mind control, Mr.Nasty can no longer "turn off" Daniel's "murder mode". In a ironic fate, the film of Mr.Nasty being killed by Daniel is his most sold film. After that, is not clear what happened to Daniel, some says the police killed him, some says he still free, some even says he can't be killed because he is a demon.

[@maxlhetvxhywxvxbm7645]

That would've been cool asf!! Danny and Leo taking on Mr. Nasty

[@ZeR-nr6if]

I think that were his vission since a concept of danny is a ventriliquist with leo beeing a pupet, idk if they planned something for Gentelman Nasty but danny was supose to be insane in the first drawing boards

[@sman14GTA]

11:15 One mistake, there is indeed a purpose for the levels of executions in Manhunt 2, *and* it actually determines the ending you get. _//Spoilers//_ As the player commits more gruesome executions and kills civilians, Kasper gains more influence on Lambs psyche, prepping to take ownership of Lamb's body and mind to complete his revenge. Alternative ending unlocked. Less gruesome kills, no civilians kills , Lamb acknowledges the damage Kasper has caused, (including making Lamb kill his wife in front of his kids), and mentally fights to forgive himself and remove Kasper from his brain as Lamb is physically in surgery. Happily ever after ending. Also outside of the civilians , no-one is innocent, the cops/orderlies are definitely corrupt, gangs are used as bounty hunters, all being paid off by the CIA/The Project to clean up their mistake off the record. Even the civilians in the residential area of the Domestic Disturbance level are said to all Project workers (however this said by Leo and is likely just him being bloodthirsty)

[@lexysue9556]

i somehow acquired the ps2 version of Manhunt 2 when i was a fuckin CHILD. like 13. i still have it to this day & boy was i shocked (& admittedly kinda excited) when i found out how controversial this game was.

[@MEYH3M]

ever heard of kickass torrents ? 😂

[@triqsteh47]

I got a copy when I was super young as well, me and my friends will load up my PS2 the odd time and give it a playthrough

[@mickymeza6571]

They really should remake this game for modern consoles. Since controversy for violence in video games has pretty much gone down over the years, and I guarantee people will dig this.

[@cheesus1328]

i rlly want them to make a new gen remake for red dead 1 and the manhunts, imagining both those games with new mechanics and way better graphics is awesome

[@James.99]

Game controversy is still here and the politicians are currently working on a way to ban all video games with guns and car thefts in them

[@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr]

But that doesn’t make any sense why it would have controversy! Mortal kombat 11 is probably the goriest HD game out now! So this game shouldn’t have a problem if there were a remake

[@sethmullins8346]

@@James.99 the same ones that always have been lol They are a small minority that will never get a voice beyond some shitty headlines on the news

[@shineeshaymin]

I don't know how Rockstar's divisions work but I think they're too busy now with GTA 6, (RDR3 maybe?) and Max Payne remakes But I really wanted a remake or a sequel to Manhunt ):

[@mikenchantel3268]

Keep putting out this 5 star content Mr Hammers. This shits awesome and I can see you blowing up real soon

[@nightchairrecords8655]

I remember seeing manhunt 1 and later manhunt 2 for rental at movie gallery somewhere in time like 2002-2007 and I was afraid of the covers and was afraid to go down the isle the games were in! I convinced my parents that GTA was a racing game and rented it successfully until they played it before me and returned it immediately lololol good times

[@christianmcclellan7491]

you've pleased the youtube algorithm I think, I watched your first manhunt video that was recommended to me, loved it, clicked on your channel and now I don't have to wait for the next. Lucky timing?

[@MrHammers]

Made it just for you, my guy. Hope it's good!

[@dedstring]

This is such a well produced video on something I'm sure alot of us have always wondered about after playing the first game when we were younger. Thankyou sir.

[@Valstrax420]

Been binging this underatted channel for the past couple days. Keep up the good work.

[@MrHammers]

Thanks dude! Much appreciated

[@NIGHTMARECRIPT]

Great video! This was my introduction into the Manhunt series, and even though as of today, I like the first game more in terms of enemy variety and story, the gore in this game was taken to the extreme, and I loved how they did it. Some of the gameplay mechanics were also improved and added onto. The story, though it wasn't as good as the first game, was still a very interesting story, and hearing some of the real life influences behind the story of this game makes it much more interesting. I also loved your idea for a Manhunt 3. I think it would be great to be able to play as James Earl Cash again and try to track down the higher ups of Valiant Video, and go through yet another gauntlet of gangs, and possibly even meet Mr. Nasty for the first time ever since he wasn't even seen let along mentioned in the game itself, but only the manual and the promotional material.

[@TommyTallNose]

Imagine if they did Manhunt 3, and it was revealed that Manhunt 2 was two different origin stories for Mr. Nasty.

[@ares8553]

Very good script, research and retrospective in general. You're going to get big! Just fix the volume, I agree it's too low. Good shit.

[@MrHammers]

Thanks so much! Definitely got enough audio critiques on this one lol, I'll make sure to mix the levels better in the next lol

[@Todo.improvisado]

Love your videos dude, keep it up!!

[@MrHammers]

💖

[@MONSEREVIL02]

Your channel is gold that i just found. Keep it up!

[@slumpkings]

I just started looking back at manhunt and thank god your videos are so new and relevant.

[@user-hm8rq2rr8s]

19:38 I disagree, due to the voiceline of one assylum staff member whom says: "thats why I love my job" while torturing an inmate

[@talgoyankee3610]

Great video, i liked the outro lol. To me i like Manhunt 2 as it's own title, but as something that is sorta related to the first game it failed to deliver a message. Instead of that we've got a stealth murder sim that is kinda action heavy than the first title. I had fun in the mental hospital and the underground sex dungeon those what levels what makes me going back to Manhunt 2, maybe it's because they gave me the same Manhunt 1 vibes.

[@MrHammers]

The first 4 levels were great in Manhunt 2. It kind of devolves after that imo

[@lucaskolthof1478]

This is a great video thanks for sharing!

[@nicholasbates7826]

I think that if they do a part 3 it needs to be a prequel to the first one that shows starkweathers first film.

[@MrHammers]

That would be dope!

[@andrewmarshall3408]

Have a twist reveal worked in at some point where it turns out you're young pigsy before he broke down and started wearing the mask

[@nicholasbates7826]

@@andrewmarshall3408 oh snap that'd be epic

[@williamlowe8734]

Man I wish we could get some kind of continuation to this series.

[@laz981]

Or an orgin of Piggsey

[@jumpingmoose5554]

I remember hearing you say that maybe rockstar could try making a purge game in manhunt style. I also think that a tokyo ghoul game made in a manhunt style would work out pretty well too. I think the franchise fits perfectly for a gritty stealth horror experience like that.

[@cerwach]

I always thought an Escape from New York game would fit Manhunt gameplay/asthetic.

[@ALLANHUNTER_Roadtofame]

I love how you have character while reviewing this game mostof the others just review it's like they've never played and that earned you my subscription

[@trentnewnham617]

The first one was a lot creepier.

[@sheldonlowery6406]

Yeah my mom ignored it that shut and still bought it

[@IamLookingforWoody_________786]

Manhunt 1 = Bad for mind Manhunt 2 Bad for stomach (Both games are freakin awesome, I like 2nd one)

[@nikto7297]

Manhunt 1 : weird, dark, scary Manhunt 2 : depressing, dark, scary

[@tornadocohen]

I got the game for free on a website and I ended up getting the Leo ending...

[@MrHammers]

Naughty, naughty

[@tornadocohen]

@@MrHammers :3

[@qPrincep]

Site?

[@tornadocohen]

@@qPrincep Oldgamesdownload

[@sick_boy_sosick]

Great vid, but in my opinion, you have volume too down man, bring it up. When I'm watching your vids, everytime I need to boost volume up about a 40% to hear it on my 5.1 speakers. Keep doing a good job! EDIT: Ad played and I thought I will become deaf xD

[@MrHammers]

Oh damn. Okay thanks! I edit on whatever my headset is set to, I should listen on speakers before finalizing

[@OreVsWorld]

Great video!

[@MrHammers]

🙏

[@glamboframps]

And subscribed and now binge watching your videos on my day off

[@PIZZASTEVE44]

Even if people have gripes about this one, I would have never found out about this franchise without this game. Definitely one of my personal favorites from my uhhh, childhood lol.

[@dummeskindx]

I played it again on pc and damn that atmosphere and all around its amazing.

[@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr]

I miss this rockstar! Games were awesome asf

[@ashleysmvs9729]

Awesome video! New subscriber 👍

[@teamyordle23]

Great video on such a great series. It's so hard to believe that Manhunt was made by such a huge company.

[@jovexii564]

I lucked up and found a pristine copy for the Ps2 at a retro game store. Had to snag it.

[@estebanmartinez5930]

Loved the game and loved the video. Subscribed.

[@wall883]

Dude your so good at making these videos like you actually do research and not talk out of your ass I love you I hope you get more subs

[@MrHammers]

Damn, thanks! That's very kind of you, glad you like the videos ❤️

[@hotlinetheog]

Great vid bro

[@MrHammers]

Thanks homie!

[@bilwisss]

(theory.) unsure if Manhunt 1 is a murder simulator... he was kidnapped and framed.. killings happened in the game, but was it murder? killings only happened during his time being kidnapping. against his kidnappers. was not all those gangs and mercenaries employed by "The Director" ? not trying to be an apologist for manhunt 1. did not mean to overthink it. and "justifiable homicide simulator" just does not roll off the tongue.

[@MrHammers]

That was more of a parody statement of how the media portrayed the game lol. If you watch my prior video on the first game, I 100% agree with you! If anything Manhunt 2 is the murder simulator

[@armoredmilkman3288]

@R a n g e r barely anyone in manhunt 2 is innocent

[@armoredmilkman3288]

@R a n g e r true, the nurses if you mean the ones in the asylum for the most part aren't innocent but remember in manhunt 1 you kill the smileys, a gang made up of asylum escapees, there is a specific smiley whos dialogue involves him being abused after having his shoes stolen by a dog as a child, the innocentz are arguably the worst gang due to the babyfaces, but there is a specific member, i think his name ks rico, who pleads for his life and repeatedly tells cash it's "just a game, a stupid game", there is another innocentz member suggested to be intelectually disabled while they're obviously not entirely innocent, it's still a bit fucked up

[@highdefinitiongrapes4815]

Waited awhile for this vid, needless to say it didnt disappoint

[@MrHammers]

Hell yeah! Thank you high definition grapes. 🍇

[@deegee6062]

for as crass and tasteless as the game can be, that scene where he says "who the f*ck wants to be Daniel Lamb?" "I DO! you hear me?" is honestly pretty damn compelling

[@anthonyreid666]

Awesome video dude

[@spartankongcountry6799]

I like what they did with Danny's character being two personalities, but I still feel that Manhunt 1 had the best characters.

[@WynterBeats]

this is perfect timing i just watched the first video this morning

[@MrHammers]

Hell yeah! Made it just for you

[@TheGrimSton3]

One thing I did like was the gun executions, I thought they were in the 1st game too. But besides that I agree with everything else u said. Thank you for the great content.

[@toaolisi761]

Great analysis!

[@Blake-gh8xl]

Well done sir!

[@filthyburger9642]

Theres a game called tormentor coming out that looks like it could be a spiritual successor to manhunt. I'd cry if manhunt 3 got announced but I think this is as close as well get unfortunately

[@Loleexer]

The photo in 23:43 is the recreation of the photo from the film Machinist, which has a little bit in common with this game. Highly recommend watching it.

[@user-df5sp7us6o]

Watched your video about first game and it was good, bet this video is even better

[@MrHammers]

I hope so, let me know!

[@user-df5sp7us6o]

@@MrHammers it was a very good video, i like how you explaing everything, helps to understand the game better

[@biblicaladrian6007]

If this came out in 2007 why didn't Rockstar release it for the Xbox 360 and PS3? Like that's where their biggest audience are at

[@MrHammers]

It was made on the PS2 engine, it game out at the very end of PS2 life cycle

[@allancandaza]

@@MrHammers Renderware era of PS2 hahahaha

[@raven143]

You can still play the ps2 version on an original ps3

[@vermilionrose9560]

Great video!! I knew it would be. I like your points about MH2 a lot. I better understand why you don’t enjoy it as much as the first. The first game is superior in every way, but I’ll always have a soft spot for MH2 - mainly because of Leo lol. Good job 👍🏼

[@MrHammers]

Leo was a great antagonist for sure. Made for a great villain

[@vermilionrose9560]

@@MrHammers He really did! I wish Rockstar did more with him. He deserves it

[@t0nicss867]

Hey bro, i am fucking loving ur videos. I'm taking a lot of inspiration from you editing wise, ur production quality and passion is appearent in each video. Never. Stop. Creating.

[@MrHammers]

Thanks dude! Much appreciated

[@t0nicss867]

@@MrHammers

[@dragoveles7450]

Manhunt online with an open world, free for all gang on gang action, would be something I'd consider even buying a Social Club subscription for.

[@GNOLEB]

Nah but frfr I never understood why video games get so much flak for its violence when we got movies that are basically tutorials on how to hurt someone in real life. (I guess because it’s interactive?) but it’s still dumb I think

[@MrHammers]

Think it's mostly because most people associate video games with children

[@bilwisss]

@MrHammers how did you feel about the soundtrack of manhunt 2? manhunt 2 ost VS. manhunt 1 ost.

[@MrHammers]

I liked the intense versions of each track, the (red) version, of Manhunt 2. I feel like the first game it was extremely well done. I didn't touch on sound design in this video but it is excellent, the voice acting, the sfx and the sound tracks were all top notch. I wouldn't say better than the first game, but definitely on par.

[@cor.tenebrarum]

Both OSTs are great. Press Coverage and Fuelled By Hate from first Manhunt are the best imo. From Manhunt 2 it would be Sexual Deviants, Orgins and Broadcast Interrupted. Looking back at it, I think I liked M2 OST more than the first one.

[@yoink1]

Loved the video man! I would really want to see what you think about Dead Rising.

[@ChiefQueef_]

That Most Wanted level where you had to escape from The Project mercenaries was cool af

[@ProjectV6]

Been playing this on the PSP version since 2013, not sure if its still on the marketplace but thats where I got it. I prefer the PS2/PSP versions because the execution animations are extended, the PC ones are cut short. I think it would have had helped to have those base executions to be Leo's and have separate ones for Danny where he is fumbling around to kill them, would have made for more intriguing game play and subtle story changes 🤔

[@TheJDeuce]

Is there a way to play PSP version uncensored? The filtered executions totally take away from the game IMO.

[@ProjectV6]

@@TheJDeuce I think if you have the UMD PSP version if the game, you can but not the digital version on PSP but I never minded cause the PSP screen was pretty clear and turning the static screen filter off might help with that

[@TheJDeuce]

@@ProjectV6 oh yea I did turn the static screener filter off, that helped the game video overall, but the executions still have that filter on them purposely. I think I'll just try to get the uncut on PC. Thanks anyway

[@apeskindetroit]

Just got this game and wow, its hauntingly beautiful and the fact that this game was originally rated adults only makes you wonder what was in the original version of the game

[@Bad_Gazpacho]

You can find a fan-made ultimate edition for PC that removes the filters and camera movement meant to hide the executions. That's the only difference between the M and AO versions.

[@SirDankleberry]

The beauty of the Pickman's Bridge experiment is it makes sense. Why wouldn't you want a deadly assassin that could switched off so that the original personality could go back to their normal life? It would be the perfect cover.

[@Anthony19byrne]

Pretty good video & well balanced imo. I never got a chance to play this game because it was flat out banned here & seeing the censored version added to my reluctance to play it. Even at the time you could feel that Rockstar didn't or couldn't get out from the weight of the controversy & gave up on it. Mind you this came out just after the Hot Coffee controversy in GTA & a new gen of consoles were being released & right before GTA4's release on those consoles. So the stars didn't align perfectly. I don't think they'll make a new one like you said. They make way too much money on GTA & RDR. However rumor is floating around on a Bully 2 game. Which would be equally fantastic.

[@thehunter7422]

This series has so much potential. I really hope Rockstar can give it the good ol' college try eventually. The whole violence and those early Karen's back in the day thankfully are basically over. You know with games like Grand Theft Auto and Mortal Kombat being famous and all lol and basically no big news stuff ever came again cause every time it was talked about, they were proven wrong lol. And of course Red Dead Redemption 2 being their newest game , the gore in that game was amazing . I just would love a sequel so badly . Hey maybe they can make a third game based on a whole new controversy corporation and at the end of it , all 3 of the main charecters James and Daniel end up meeting eachother at the end of the game then the next games are them planning heists on each organization one by one making it a long series . I would love to see that . Of course a sequel on James Earl Cash would be nice too 😁 so much lore in that game

[@AllvesGames]

okay, many might say, "oh, but the last of us 2 doesnt focus on murder. People kill because they're in a survival scenario." OK! But if u want to get a glimpse of what manhunt would be like these days, take a look at the executions of The Last of Us 2. It's graphically impressive (and even shocking, for the faint of heart).

[@bedbug2002]

I swear, news channels have always had something against video games

[@theawesomeduo54]

I think the good ending implies the bridge worked and Daniel is under project control.

[@Maggerama]

Completely agree with the conclusion. Being a huge fan of the original (all 5 stars!), I was so disappointed to see a lackluster TPS with elements of Manhunt instead of the real deal.

[@themightybagle99]

I think Manhunt 2 Is pretty good, but my only problem with it was the amount of times you get forced into shooting. The executions, the animations, even the story Is pretty good, especially the acting which Is great. And I enjoyed the atmosphere with this game, it felt unsettling and creepy asf but lacked the music from the first. Edit: Just know that Manhunt 2 Is no masterpiece, I think the first Manhunt did a better job at everything else, now all of us are just hoping we’ll get a third instalment, and on that note rockstar needs to bring back their old IP’s from the dead tbh.

[@proxinite]

great vid :))

[@maximusstorm1215]

I remember when I was a kid and I had a PSP back when they were relevant and what every kid had. I once went to a caravan campsite in France with my family and I brought my chipped PSP with me. When I got into the room I was staying in and putting away all my stuff I had packed, I found a PSP memory card in a drawer with games on that somebody else had used on a chipped PSP and accidentally left behind. It had a few games on and lo and behold... One of those games was the uncut version of Manhunt 2☠️ Thing is, I was really young at the time and about 10 years old. I remember being chuffed about it and telling my Mum and she was happy for me that I essentially got some free games but little did she know that I was playing Manhunt 2 and I very well much knew I wasn't supposed to be playing it... But I did...and I loved it😂

[@ThePsycho789]

I got the Game!!! It wasn't easy to find but I finally got it!!

[@MrHammers]

Hell yeah! Enjoy

[@brandongosselin992]

anyone know where i can buy the uncut version on ps2

[@3ZPaNH0L]

An interesting way of doing the violent executions would be to reverse the order, it starts out as the most violent one but the longer you hold back the less violent it would be, you could tie this to what ending you get

[@trelard]

I bought Manhunt 2 digitally years ago via Amazon. Haven't played it in a long time, but this vid has put me in the mood for another looksee at it.

[@HAIRYMAN-13]

First great video mate i loved it and ya know what i still have my orig day one australian copy with the old ratings logo and the one thing i always remember about this game wasn’t the violence it was the amazing voice work, how they would yell and scream at you... nothing like that was out there at the time....oh and let’s not forgot brian cox in your ear 😀 they should make another one, make it based on the old arnie film the running man 😉 also have any of you played the last of us part 2.. that has some of the most realistic killing in video games iv ever seen and that’s not just due to the gore ( with incredibly insane detail... seriously ) but also how the other ai react screaming the name etc honestly makes manhunt look mild in comparison...

[@Kacpa2]

About the graphics is that its the peak of their Renderware era games/3D era games. It and Bully are both pushing their 3d GTA SA arstyle to the limit before they moved over to RAGE.

[@allancandaza]

its because this game (manhunt 2) is uses a modified version of renderware with re-hashed codes from the previous rockstar title which is called Rockstar Leeds 3D Engine was developed by non other than Rockstar Leeds themselves

[@Memoquin]

The second one was pretty generic. Enjoyable on the PSP but I’d rather play the first one.

[@Daftanemone]

I’m glad you touched on how the kills don’t make any sense in this compared to the original. With the snuff film aspect the executions felt like they at least had some sort of reason and cash felt like an actual killer. With Daniel he’s supposed to be “innocent” but he kills people in so many more vicious ways than Cash ever did.

[@tikalthewhimsicott2736]

I think the more brutal executions fit Leo better. They should have given Daniel less violent, maybe a little clumsy kills instead to sell the point that Daniel is reluctantly doing these killings.

[@ThaVipaa]

i think leo was "activated" for mostly when daniel killed people and daniel would barf when he actually was conscious while killing

[@ArghyadeepPal]

1:05 Claude sure did change lol

[@AidenRKrone]

This is the first time I've heard of the _Manhunt._ Just by watching this video, I think the game would've been slightly less controversial if it didn't have the Wii motion controls. I think the simulated act of violently murdering someone is what got Karens and Kevins up in arms. Acting out killing someone is over-the-line, but moving two joysticks to perform the same action is a-okay.

[@MrIG511]

Your killing serial killers though.

[@pdot9068]

This is a pretty good video, was a pretty neat watch

[@MrHammers]

Thanks dude, perfect timing haha. There seems to be a shortage on Manhunt 2 videos out there

[@MrWorstNews]

Bruh... You need an artist for your channel, let me know. Loved this. So srsly.

[@noahbraasch7854]

I remember seeing this game on the wii games shelf at my local video store when i was like 4-5 years old. Always was creeped out by the eye on the cover.