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No One Lives Forever 2

More James Bond-mocking fun from Monolith.

A little more news from Vivendi’s pseudo-ECTS event. This time on Monolith’s upcoming first-person sequel, No Ones Lives Forever 2, the long-awaited return of Kate Archer and this James Bond spoofing action game which doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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I was fortunate enough to get to play the game, and I can report it’s come on leaps and bounds from the original which received mixed reviews. Indeed, the Jupiter engine developed by Monolith is looking quite superb delivering a degree of creative freedom, which, I was informed, allowed the developers to do pretty much what they wanted with the game.

The first thing I noticed (being the shallow and aesthetically pre-occupied soul I am), was the detail of the environments. I first watched my commentator play as Kate Archer through a number of Siberian environments, all of which were beautifully designed and rich, complete with falling snow and wind which added to the atmosphere greatly. I watched Kate complete one her numerous Siberian missions, as she detonated a number of targets, including a huge, crumbling bridge, after planting bombs upon them. This kind of mission is typical of what you’ll find in the game, apparently, and its pleasing to note that a little more variety is available than the standard opening-doors, collecting stuff, arrangement.

The artificial intelligence was another high-point, as I watched a Soviet Guard flip a table and use it for cover when Kate disturbed him – this may not be impressive individually but bare in mind that this Guard won’t always react in this way, he may instead dive though the door or run for cover behind a filing cabinet. The enemy behaviour is designed to be unpredictable. Some will fight, other will run for help, and some can be crept passed without the need for action. It all adds to the realism of this impressive title.

On another level, my commentator was proud to show me the team’s favourite locale, the Japanese-inspired locations, which had beautifully realised gardens and temples, and pit Kate Archer against sword-wielding Ninja’s who leap and run with terrifying speed. These were some of the toughest single-player levels, and I soon found myself dead. Rather embarrassingly.

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1. Excellent -- this is one of the upcomming games which realize that the FPS genre isn't separated by beautiful graphics and gunplay alone (though it does have plenty of that!), but by AI. The AI in NOLF2 will be impressive, giving it's NPCs a great deal of interaction within the world for things which do not directly pertain to the player, like using the phone, hanging around the water cooler, smoking, chatting, and many others. As the FPS attempts to simulate a realistic environment around you, it is only logical that AI should be one of the focal points of any FPS. Too bad that all too-often it's overlooked.

   All hail Deus Ex2 and Thief3, which will have AI and physics like we've never seen before! NOLF2 will be a great appetizer for those main courses.

   Exmortis Saturday, 31 August 2002, 12:40:3

2. I've been looking forward to this game ever since I played and finsihed NOLF:the Operative. The game is just another FPS for sure, but its true light heartedness to the genre really captivated me, plus all those cool gadjects and whacky characters.

   This is going to be a nice addition to my fps collection. I agree with Exmorit's comment on the AI, when fighting the Enemy the enemy should fight back smart or run away smart maybe screaming out funny one liners, but when your playing in stealth mode the AI should also not just be standing around but interating with the world where they live. The humours conversations in NOLF:Op gave the game a nice pace.. fight a little sneak around and have a laugh... ect ect.

   can't wait. Bring on NOLF2 then NOLF3 :)

   Saient Monday, 2 September 2002, 01:40:11

3. Bah - I thought the first game was pants so I'm not holding out much hope for this one.

   But Deus Ex2 ... *drools*

   manah Monday, 2 September 2002, 19:03:53

4. loved the first game, when does this one ship out to us i Europe?

   poben Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 07:55:59

5. ehm... Luke, this page doesn't work on a Mac - I know it's not a Mac site, but I like to check out the news at work (Mac only)

   See if you can get that html tweaked a bit.

   ;-)

   RoganJosh Monday, 9 September 2002, 09:09:45

6. That would be some spanner putting a long word in as a comment. It effects all sites - even the almightly slashdot. Its been wiped

   Jason Monday, 9 September 2002, 14:55:24

7. N1

   RoganJosh Tuesday, 10 September 2002, 05:11:35

8. Does anyone still play the first N.O.L.F.?? Comon i stoped playing that like 2 years ago it seems. Is the multi-player gona be as popular as say..... counter~strike?

   WeRm Saturday, 14 September 2002, 16:39:36

9. Satyricon is a good bm band

   ja Tuesday, 1 October 2002, 21:19:39

10. Would not play on my computer. I am frustrated. Error comes on says "you have to have Direct 8 and a video card that is compatable with tnl. What is that? I have direct 8

    seeker Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 12:34:43

11. I'm installing it now. Form the message above it sounds excellent! Thanks for writing that all down!

    kikme Thursday, 24 October 2002, 07:12:17

12. How many capters is it in this game no one lives forever 2??

    how many capters? Thursday, 24 October 2002, 10:55:10

13. I can not get the game to install on my pc :(

    Joe Thursday, 24 October 2002, 14:32:30

14. I haven't had the chance to play the first part of this great game. I really like this game but I am in love with the engine. The models look Fantasic and Cate's model, well, I think Lara Croft has found her match (although I think Lara is really ugly [lips had hips]. Well, I like the details in Cate's eyes. Well, Cate is Loaded!

    Shockwave Friday, 25 October 2002, 21:42:29

16. Best game i ever saw

    Dragan Sunday, 27 October 2002, 01:44:44

17. I get the same message. I have downloaded the latest drivers, etc, etc and still no go.

    I'm bummed- Can anyone help?

    Jumpman Monday, 28 October 2002, 16:39:0

18. hi seeker,

    the game nolf2 works on a 3d accelerator card with tnl support.. (Transform and lighting). Previously tnl was done by software, but now some new games require an hardware tnl support. Many old 3d cards do not have this feature.. so new games like nolf2 and spiderman:the movie cannot be played without this support.

    rajeev Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 20:09:50

19. I am almost finished with the first "No one lives forever" game, and I can't wait to play the second one. This game is far greater than I have ever realized. "DOOM", eat your heart out! Kate almost reminds me of a sister too!!!

    Bruce Rogers Tuesday, 11 June 2002, 06:54:36

20. I downloaded 3D Analyze, but I can't figure out how to make it work.

    Spike Tuesday, 11 June 2002, 10:00:5

21. ROFL - you know this is a gaming site right?

    Jason Wednesday, 13 November 2002, 11:15:17

22. How do I instal 3D-Analyse?

    Ewa Sunday, 17 November 2002, 08:30:9

23. How did you install 3D-analyze? It looks so complicated.

    Ewa Sunday, 17 November 2002, 08:37:27

24. How did yoy install it?

    Ewa Sunday, 17 November 2002, 08:38:26

25. OK SO I HAVE NO ONE LIVES FOREVER 2 AND I USED THE TNL EMULATOR AND IT WORKS BUT I CANT START THE GAME WITHOUT IT GIVING ME AN ERROR SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT MY "INTERFACERESMGR" PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME FIX THIS PROBLEM

    JOSH Sunday, 24 November 2002, 18:29:39

26. lmao!!! that was insanely funny to read.. considering no chinease guy would actually write it.. lmao.. seriously.. try reading it and thinkign about the guy who wrote it...

    Everyone knows Chinese guys r just as smart as us... but as far as us fearing china? we fear eachother i HOPE. anyone with nukes should be feared :/

    Lol.. misguided humor.. but humor nonetheless

    Cate=Hot! Friday, 29 November 2002, 21:54:33

27. Can anyone teel me how to fill in the 3d-analyser for no one lives forever

    alexander Saturday, 12 January 2002, 07:08:57

28. lop nar de kloten

    fuvkje Saturday, 12 January 2002, 08:26:26

29. how can i get out on the antartica stage

    Carlo Castaeda Friday, 6 December 2002, 20:42:16

30. I am frustrated. Error comes on says "you have to have Direct 8 and a video card that is compatable with tnl. What is that? I have direct 8.1

    PUNIT Friday, 20 December 2002, 13:18:54

32. I am frustrated. Error comes on says "you have to have Direct 8 and a video card that is compatable with tnl. What is that? I have direct 8.1 and the latest NVIDIA drivers. Kindly write to me how to run these type o games.

    Iam waiting...

    PUNIT Friday, 20 December 2002, 13:20:17

33. How do i kill the super spy and get out of the place-Antartica stage??

    JL Saturday, 21 December 2002, 18:32:1

34. how do i get from the power station to the radio tower

    petter Tuesday, 1 April 2003, 08:17:55

35. you need some cheats for the game like to get mor life and all the weapons

    didi Tuesday, 7 January 2003, 17:31:39

36. this is a lot better than the last one

    didi Tuesday, 7 January 2003, 17:36:3

37. Problem:

    Error message "Error initializing the renderer. In order to play NOLF2 you must have DirectX 8.1 installed and a video card that supports hardware TnL"

    Solution:

    Nolf 2 requires that you have DirectX 8.1 with a TNL supported video card and a minimum of 32MB of video memory. Your video card may not support TNL and therefore will not meet the minimum requirements to play the game. It is reccomended that you either upgrade your video card or return the product.

    If you have purchased this product within the last 90 days, we can offer you a refund. Please return only your original game disks and all game specific documentation. Do not return your box sleeve or any other literature included with the game. Please send the following:

    -The program (disks and game specific documentation)

    -Proof of purchase price (receipt)

    To:

    Vivendi Universal Interactive

    Attn: Refund

    4247 S. Minnewawa Avenue

    Fresno, CA 93725

    cj Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 23:45:14

38. I wonder if you can help me Ive got both of the no one lives forever and Ive finished the first! I was overjoyed about the 2nd one being released but ive installed it on my computer which is up to date and I can't play the game all I get is the loading screen!

    Please reply if you can help

    Rebecca Thursday, 30 January 2003, 13:05:2

39. the voice recorder is in the room that has alot of steam machine type of things, ona table

    notimportant Thursday, 2 January 2003, 10:28:51

40. Ok, I did exactly what you said and it seemed to work until I actually started loading the game. (I am on the demo to see if it is really as good as everyone says). Then it would freeze my computer and/or go back to my desktop (win ME: I know its bad) and play the same parcel of music over and over again... like it is right as I type. It's annoying, but I am more annoyed that I cant play the game! Any help is greatly appereciated, and I know I am not the only one!! Thanx in advance!

    Nick C. Sunday, 16 February 2003, 07:49:27

41. Arrggghhh.....I don't know if anyone else is getting the same problem, but I d/l'd the demo of NOFL (107mb! took two days on my dial-up) and now the thing tells me 'Program too big to fit in memory'. What's up with that? I played with compatibility modes, manually increased the memory allocation, etc. all to no avail. Has anyone a suggestion or solution? I would be much appreciative.

    Steve

    Steve Monday, 17 February 2003, 03:58:7

42. To steve,

    your download of the demo is corrupt. Download it again. Which download manager did you use?

    Use DAP.

    The Rock Monday, 17 February 2003, 14:32:33

43. To The Rock:

    Thanks, I was hoping there was somthing I could do without downloading the 107mb file again. I used GetRight and it still took forever. But it looks like a cool game so I guess I'll try it again.

    Thanks again.

    Steve Tuesday, 18 February 2003, 18:28:0

44. i can't play nolf2 csell.dll

    nery Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 17:12:33

45. i did exactly as you said. i have a P4 1.6 GHz and TNT2 based card with 32 mb memory. i only manage to get to the loading screen for the 1st level and then it dumps me back on to desktop. any help will be greatly appreciated

    Prateek Tuesday, 25 March 2003, 02:16:41

46. I have used

    ATI Radeon 8500

    Win98se

    DirectX 8.1

    to run NOLF2 for the last several weeks.

    Suddenly, however, I got this

    InterfaceResMgr error mentioned

    by a few people.

    I can no longer play the game.

    I was still at chapter 7 or something

    (in India. just got into Indian HARM

    branch.).

    Any idea?

    So this problem happens on

    real hadware whatever that means

    in previous posts.

    ishikawa Saturday, 26 April 2003, 08:59:25

48. hey i not only have that problem with NOLF2 but laso wid spiderman the movie game i got a AMD Athlon 1.8 Ghz wid Nvidia Riva TNT2 and direct x 8.1 . i run on win xp pro. when i used 3d-analyze, it just performed an illegal operation and shut down so now im like at a total loss and dunno wot has 2 b done...fomr what i heard both of these games r good n now i cant play them.......im seriously considering chucking them back to the guy who i got it from.

    dis.li'l.brain Saturday, 5 April 2003, 05:30:35

49. Why have 2 cd for we has all full in cd 1 why has cd 2?

    Shant Sunday, 25 May 2003, 19:25:45

50. tried the solution in sierras faq and the solution did not work

    paul Saturday, 14 June 2003, 20:40:50

51. Yes, but I'm not sure Tiddles would like it...

    Jason Friday, 27 June 2003, 08:15:12

52. The best game I have ever played. I love it. I even got it out of my pocket money. I live at 9 Flinders St, Lawson

    N.S.W. Australia. I love Cate Archer. My Fave, person

    is Dr. Schenker.

    Andrew Scott Burns Saturday, 2 August 2003, 04:10:48

53. you need a better vidio card ..try the radeon 9600 pro with 256 mb memory

    dwarf Monday, 17 November 2003, 16:07:33

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