Hidden and Dangerous 2 (PC)

Advantages: Sophisticated squad management system. Streamlined interface. Historical authenticity.Razor-sharp 3D visuals.
Disadvantages: Only one savegame slot.

Hidden & Dangerous 2 (HD2) puts you in command of a squad of elite SAS troops during WWII. Released back in 1999, the original Hidden & Dangerous showed lots of promise, but was ultimately let down by a convoluted interface and a mass of show-stopping bugs. For HD2, the development team has given the game engine an extreme makeover. HD2's 20 or so single-player missions transport you to a variety of far-flung locales, including Asia, Europe and ...
...to Capture the Flag) and Objectives (where Allied and Axis teams complete specified objectives to win). With Hidden & Dangerous 2, the development team has addressed the flaws of the original game, while capitalising on its strengths. The end result is a challenging and thoroughly involving tactical combat offering. ... Read review

Advantages: Good Graphics, Great Gameplay
Disadvantages: Quite Linear

...few years since the first Hidden and Dangerous game came onto the scene, this first installment was received with mixed opinions. Whilst it was revolutionary in the size and scope of the missions and the scale of the maps it had its flaws. The major flaw being of course the huge number of bugs present in the game. I am happy to report that no such problem exists in this – the second installment of Hidden and Dangerous. Hidden and Dangerous 2 sees ...
...missions against the Nazi's and their allies during WWII. This is quite a big game – I have yet to complete it (though I think I am close to the end now). It has a wide variety of missions taking place in a wide variety of locations across the globe. It should keep the average gamer interested for a good few weeks. The game starts in the snowy wastelands of Norway and progresses through Icebergs, Africa, Malaysia, Germany, France and many other ... Read review

Advantages: Graphics, sound and gameplay are poor in comparison to newer games in this genre
Disadvantages: It's a half decent game if you can get it for less than £5, otherwise go newer

Despite this being listed in the strategy section of the forum, it's largely an action game. You have various troop classes such as grunt, spy, sniper, medic etc. There is also a slight RPG feel to the game as there are roughly seven stats however when it comes to weapons unlike other games which may differ between light and heavy weapons this doesn't. This means that when your shooting stat increases this aids your proficiency with all weapons which ...
...were split. Party AI is certainly more than adequate, you won't find them wandering about if you walk away too quickly etc. However annoyingly you cannot shoot when doing actions such as climbing a ladder, although you'll be able to see if an enemy is stood at the top of the walkway this really doesn't help you avoid being shot. The graphics aren't anything to write home about, the stats make the game rather easy and aren't well balanced and the ... Read review