Resistance 2 vs. Gears of War 2:The Comparison

When you first look at these two titles you would think that there couldn’t be much of a comparison other than they are shooters. When you pull back the curtain on these two games you will see quite a bit in common. This is basically a comparison of what I’ve seen so far and it’s a personal opinion.I’ll be buying both games in November.

Storyline:

Resistance 2 is set immediately following the events of Resistance 1.Taking Nathan Hale to Iceland then to the United States where to Chimera are invading. Fighting off Alien invasions is a specialty in the States here.

(This is some speculation and some educated guessing since not much is known about Gears 2)

Gears of War 2 takes place not long after the events of the first one.Marcus and Delta Squad are trying to get to the last holdout of humanity in a town built over rock the Locust can’t get through.We’ll see what happened to Dom’s wife apparently also.

So basically,fighting off Alien Invasion.Check. It’ll be a tossup in the story dept it looks like.

Advantage:Tie

Trailers

Resistance 2 has had two trailers released. A teaser showing the battle in San Fransico and a brilliant trailer involving a radio announcer and desperation of the battle with the Chimera. One great spot in the trailer is the look on Nathan Hale’s face. It shows a soldier who is tired,angry and ready for war.Just that glimpse get’s you pumped for this game.

Gears 2 gets the nod in the trailer dept. The original Madworld trailer was brilliant and Epic continues with it’s new Rendezvous trailer. Youtube and take a look. It shows Marcus walking into a battle in the caverns with the Locust and he’s using a Locust as a shield to charge into battle.The action is good,but the overall tone of the trailer makes it great.

Advantage :Gears of War 2

Weapons

Insomniac is known for making great guns in games and Resistance 2 is another example.Most of the weapons from Resistance 1 are there(except for the Hailstorm apparently). Now,there’s a Magnum that fires exploding bullets that can be detonated? Amazing. I’m sure there are even more surprises in store and I can’t wait

A gun with a chainsaw.Yes,that should be enough right? Well,theres new weapons like a poison grenade and Gorgon burst pistol,a hand cranked mini-gun. Even with all that,I have to say I really like what Insominac has done with their weapons better. Gears 2 guns look fun though