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In 1977, Rorschach and Nite Owl hunt a missing girl through the city in a close-quarters brawler playable solo or in local co-op.
Released 29 Jul 2009
Track a Missing Girl
Disarm and Reuse Weapons
Fight as Nite Owl
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 2 delves further into the partnership of Rorschach and Nite Owl before the hero-banning Keene Act. It’s now June 1977, and any day now the passage of the Keene Act will outlaw all masked vigilantes not sanctioned by the government.
Developed by Deadline Games · Published by Warner Bros. Games
Set in June 1977, before the Keene Act bans unsanctioned masked vigilantes, the game follows Rorschach and Nite Owl as they investigate the disappearance of Violet Greene. Their search leads through the city's criminal underworld.
Play as either vigilante in a third-person beat ’em up, fighting waves of enemies with combos, takedowns, and weapons found along the way. Rorschach can disarm foes and use their weapons; Nite Owl combines martial arts with high-tech equipment.
The campaign spans three chapters and can be played solo or in local split-screen co-op. Combat abilities are available from the start, while Rorschach cards can build his rage meter and optional locked doors offer a lock-picking mini-game.
Reviews are mixed. Players who enjoy the game often point to its direct brawling and finishers, the fun of playing local co-op with a friend, and its dark comic-book atmosphere. Some also appreciate the settings and final encounters. Repetitive fights and the short campaign are frequent reservations.
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 2 delves further into the partnership of Rorschach and Nite Owl before the hero-banning Keene Act. It’s now June 1977, and any day now the passage of the Keene Act will outlaw all masked vigilantes not sanctioned by the government. Rorschach contacts Nite Owl to get his help in solving the case of a missing girl, Violet Greene. Their search takes them deep into the depraved, sleazy corners of the city and eventually face-to-face with the mysterious Twilight Lady.
Play as the Watchmen characters Rorschach and Nite Owl, each of whom have their own unique abilities:
Rorschach, a feral, street-wise fighter who can disarm enemies to use their own weapons against them
Nite Owl, a refined fighter who uses martial arts expertise and high-tech wizardry
Fight and watch the blood fly through three chapters of gut-wrenching in your face action
Intense, visceral - battles fight up to 20 enemies at the same time with bloody, street-fighting moves
Clean up the streets with friends in split screen co-op multiplayer competition or solo
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 44/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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