Death Jr. II: Root of Evil

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Death Jr. II: Root of Evil
North American cover, PSP version
Developer(s)	Backbone Entertainment
Publisher(s)	Konami
Platform(s)	PlayStation Portable, Wii
Release date	PSP ^NA October 31, 2006 ^EU April 27, 2007 ^AUS May 4, 2007 Wii ^NA May 27, 2008^[1]
Genre(s)	Action adventure
Mode(s)	Single-player, Two Player Ad Hoc
Rating(s)	ESRB: Teen OFLC: M PEGI: 12+
Media	UMD, Wii Optical Disc

Death Jr. II: Root of Evil is the sequel to the PlayStation Portable video game Death Jr. The game has various differences from the first, as it introduces unlimited amount of continues and more cinematics. Additionally, a second playable character is introduced, Pandora. Death, Death Jr.'s father, also makes a cameo.

Death Jr. II: Root of Evil was received with warmer reception than the original, and is retailed at $19.99.

1 Story
2 Weapons
3 Gameplay
4 Wii version
5 Reception
6 References
7 External links

[edit] Story

The game starts out at a Majestic Burger fast food stand as he gives a customer his order, and to his horror, Death is his next customer, however all he wants is "A number 4 with hashbrowns, hold the onions," but the employee runs off scared. Death tries to follow but is interrupted when Furi, in her second form, bursts in and attacks him. After a brief duel, Death is overpowered and enveloped in vines. It is later revealed that DJ and Pandora find a cocoon or risk failing biology,meanwhile DJ gets out a card that says to Pandora that he likes her but decides not to give it to her. DJ and Pandora discover a giant cocoon and as they argue about who should get it, they knock it down and green ooze spills out, and instead of a butterfly coming out, Furi(in her original form)emerges from it, knocks DJ and Pandora off a cliff, and goes off into a cemetery to get some minions, due to a sign being broken she doesn't realize it's a toy cemetery. As you fight off living toys you eventually get to the rendezvous point at the Saw Mill. Stigmartha, Smith and Weston discover that Furi is a completely plant based being, and she's growing. Seep suggests using a Biocide against her by getting it at the secret army base in the World of Waffles. Smith and Weston say that it's a good idea, so DJ and Pandora agree to go. After fighting off wooden beavers and anamatroniclamas including the giant mascot Louie the Lama, you launch the Biocide, which angers her, and she transforms into her second form and flies off. DJ and Pandora return to the Saw mill to find it abandoned and enemies soon appear. You need to fight your way out and eventually Stigmartha and the rest of the gang saves DJ and Pandora by escaping in a school bus. Smith and Weston say that they need something stronger than Biocide to kill her. When Seep farts, the Siamese twins get an idea and say that they need to get to the mall for supplies. Once you get there,(and fight off a few baddies)Smith and Weston create a lethal chemical to kill Furi with. Also DJ and Pandora find Death in a cocoon like state but they have to leave him there for now. After you cut down a few pods you follow a path made by a giant root that leads to the River Styx. After fighting off baddies you find Furi who is sucking up the river's energy and she transforms into a blob like six armed form[final form] and makes a tree fortress. After you climb it, you enter Furi's lair, and after a long battle you win the game, afterwards Pandora discovers DJ's card and kisses him.

[edit] Weapons

1. Pistols: These are Dj's starter weapons, the pistols have good range and do a nice amount o' damage

[edit] Gameplay

Players can now play as either DJ or Pandora, each of which now have their own special abilities.

[edit] Wii version

On February 12, 2008, it was announced that the game would be ported to the Wii.^[1] Backbone Entertainment producer James Stanley describes it as the "special edition".

[edit] Reception

Play Magazine 9.5 out of 10
Wonderwall 9.3 out of 10
Game Vortex 92 out of 100
Game Informer 8.25 out of 10 
Video Game Talk 4 out of 5
AceGamez 8 out of 10  
PSM Magazine 8 out of 10
Hardcore Gamer Magazine 4 out of 5 
GamePro 4 out of 5  
Kombo 7.5 out of 10
Worth Playing 7.5 out of 10 
Gaming Age B-
Just RPG 74 out of 100
Game Helper 7.3 out of 10
IGN 7.1 out of 10  
TotalPlaystation 7 out of 10 
DarkStation 7 out of 10 
HonestGamers 7 out of 10 
Gamer 2.0 6.9 out of 10 
Lawrence 6.9 out of 10 
Gametrailers 6.7 out of 10 
GameShark C 
Daily Game 6.5 out of 10 
1UP 6.5 out of 10 
GameSpot 6.4 out of 10 
Electronic Gaming Monthly 6.33 out of 10
GamerNode 6.2 out of 10 
Playstation 2 Mag UK(OPM UK) 6 out of 10 
Ferrago 60 out of 100 
Pocket Gamer UK 6 out of 10 
Official Playstation Magazine 6 out of 10 
G4 - X-Play 3 out of 5 
GameZone 6 out of 10 
GameSpy 3 out of 5 60.0% 
Games Master UK 58 out of 100 
Playstation Official Magazine UK 5 out of 10
Ngamer 40%