Fuzion Frenzy 2

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Fuzion Frenzy 2

Developer(s)	Hudson Soft
Publisher(s)	Microsoft Game Studios
Release date(s)	US: January 30th 2007 UK: February 16th 2007
Genre(s)	Party game
Mode(s)	Single player, Co-Op Play, Multiplayer, Xbox Live
Rating(s)	ESRB: E10+ PEGI: 7+
Platform(s)	Xbox 360

Fuzion Frenzy 2 is a multiplayer party game for the Xbox 360. It is the sequel to the original Fuzion Frenzy, which was a launch title for the original Xbox.

1 Development
2 Features
3 Reception
4 External Links

[edit] Development

Originally, Fuzion Frenzy 2 was rumored to be in development for a June 2004 release by the original game's developer, Blitz Games.[1] An E3 showing was also rumored, but it never surfaced. Two years passed, and then, on July 27, 2006, Microsoft Game Studios released a press release [2] stating that Fuzion Frenzy 2 was being developed by Hudson Soft. While the original press release stated a holiday 2006 launch date, the game was finally released on January 30, 2007.

Prior to release, a demo was released on Xbox Live Marketplace on September 22, 2006, containing three of the mini-games (Conveyer Belt Chaos, Sumo Paint, and Ice Treasure Hunt). The demo supports up to four players.

[edit] Features

Like its predecessor, Fuzion Frenzy 2 is a multiplayer game in which players choose colorful characters and compete to win a tournament made up of various mini-games. Any positions which are not filled by human players are instead controlled by computer opponents.

According to the press release, there will be forty mini-games, like the original, set across seven planets. Players are able to create their own customized tournaments that can be shared on Xbox Live while building achievement points. Gamers can also use tournament cards (either won or given out) in order to influence the outcome of the game, including selecting the next mini-game to be played, or choosing the next planetary destination.

All of the original characters - Dub, Naomi, Geena, Sampson, Jet, and Zak - are returning, but in a more vibrant way. The characters look better due to the improved graphics of the next-generation system.

[edit] Reception

In EGM issue 213, Fuzion Frenzy 2 was reviewed and was given a 5.0, 2.0, and 4.5 out of 10. GamesRadar.com gave it a 4 out of 10. Gamepro gave it a 2.5 out of 5. IGN.com gave it a 6.0 out of 10. Yahoo! Video Games gave it a 3 out of 5. Gamespy.com gave it a 2.5 out of 5. Snackbar Games gave it a 1 out of 3. GameTrailers gave it a 6.4 out of 10. GameDaily gave it a 2 out of 5. Game Informer gave it a 2 out of 10. Gamezone gave it a 7 out of 10. Netjak.com gave it a 7.8 out of 10, citing that playing multiplayer both online and off is incredibly entertaining when playing some of the other modes besides Tournament.