Publisher(s) UIG Entertainment Genres Action game, Beat 'em up | Mode Single-player video game | |
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Developer(s) Freedom Factory Studios Platforms PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Macintosh operating systems, Linux Similar Kick‑Ass: The Game, Batman: Arkham City Lock, The Realm Online, KickBeat, Young Justice: Legacy | ||
Kick-Ass 2: The Game is a beat em' up video game based on the movie Kick-Ass 2. It was released on August 14, 2014, for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game is a sequel to the game based on the original movie, Kick-Ass: The Game. The game was heavily criticized by critics, for its technical glitches and lack of originality. The game's plot is extremely similar to that of the movie upon which it is based.
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Plot
Kick-Ass 2: The Game is set in New York City. The game takes on a similar plot to the movie it was based on. It takes place three to four years after the events of the first film and video game. The main character, Kick-Ass has retired from superhero and crime-fighting work. However, he quickly becomes bored of having a normal life and begins training with one of the main characters from the original game and movie, Hit Girl. Before Kick Ass can complete his training, however, antagonist from the previous video game, Chris D'Amico accidentally kills his mother. He blames Kick Ass for this, and vows to get his revenge.
Gameplay
At the beginning of the game, the gameplay is mostly training; however, the game later sees the player go on to fighting enemies and bosses similar to those in the movie. There are 5 bosses in total, throughout all of the levels. The game features a wide variety of weapons for the players use in fighting enemies and bosses. There are also a large number of combos which can be used against enemies in the game. The controls use two different buttons for attacks.