MediEvil 2 ~ Part 1
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MediEvil 2 is a Gothic action-adventure game developed by SCE Cambridge Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It is the second instalment in the MediEvil series and a sequel to MediEvil.
Developer(s): SCE Cambridge Studio
Publisher(s): Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Director(s): James Shepherd
Producer(s): Andrew Kennedy
Artist(s): Jason Wilson
Writer(s): James Shepherd, Jim Sangster
Composer(s): Andrew Barnabas, Paul Arnold
Platform(s): PlayStation
Release date(s): [NA] 30 April 2000, [EU] 19 April 2000
Genre(s) Action-adventure game, hack and slash
Language: English
Played on ePXSe 1.9.2
The interface and gameplay style do not differ much from the previous title. MediEvil 2 sees the player once again in control of Sir Daniel Fortesque, who can use various forms of weaponry, such as close range swords and clubs to long-range crossbows or catapults. The game contains several of the original forms of gameplay, weaponry, and graphics that were present in the first instalment of the series. Similar to its predecessor, Dan is able to tear off his skeletal arm and use it as a club to fight off enemies during the early levels. Whilst featuring many of the classic swords and other medieval weaponry, new weapons featured in MediEvil 2 include pistols, shotguns and Gatling guns.
Dan can visit merchants known as 'Spivs' to buy additional ammunition and services. He can also get advice from his ghost sidekick named Winston to learn new moves or to save the player's game between longer levels. Similar to the previous game, Dan's health is determined by a single health bar, which reduces when Dan is hit. It also depletes completely if he drowns or falls from a great height. If Dan completely runs out of health, the game restarts from the last known save point. Dan can refill his maximum health by collecting Life Bottles, which automatically refill his health if it is depleted. Whilst defeating enemies, Dan's Chalice of Souls will gradually fill up, which can then be collected and traded with Professor Kift to unlock new weapons and items.