Sin and Punishment 2 Star Successor Wii Review - TreasureChannel Review

"Sin and Punishment: Star Successor" is the sequel to the cult classic N64 Japan import "Sin and Punishment." We give Sin and Punishment: Star Successor, a 10 out of 10. This is a masterpiece of Run and gun gaming that is an oasis in a dry gaming desert of FPS shooters, Sand Box fool around games, and Party games.

Having followed game developer "Treasure" since Gunstar Heroes, I am happy to say this is an extraordinary game that not only brings an old familiar genre Treasure does so well to Wii, but is truly the first Wii game to max out the potential of the Wii's controls in Run and Gun.

The act of Pointing while shooting, charging and dodging Gun Lazar fire feels so good, while playing you forget that there are no other video games out for Wii that make use of this simplistic yet deep game play mechanic. Not Geometry Wars, Not Driver, not Crazy Chicken, no not anything else, nor on any platform.

This isn't a game, it's a look into the future of gaming. Games like this don't come around often, go out and buy it knew, sending a message clear that says "I would like more games like this!"

The original "Sin and Punishment" for N64 is available on Wii Virtual Console Download for a mere 1200 pts. I own the Cartridge and I can tell you, I would not part with it for that bargain of a price.

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[zeldafanboy23ify]

You NEED to make a 3rd one and Harder!

[TreasureChannel]

@zeldafanboy23ify we originally tried playing Sin and Punishment Star Successor with Classic Controller and thought it was difficult enough. Then we were informed by testers that it was too easy with Wiimote and Nun-chuck. So we tried it with Wiimote and we noticed it was too easy, so we made it much harder. Perhaps you try it with Classic Controller on Hard mode? Don't tell us you already have.

[bolllzack]

This was an ok review. I agree, this is really good game. I however would give this a 9, because i have some problems with the game and actually my problem is with level 6, it's pretty annoying. That part with the fishing pole must be one of the most annoying and idiotic parts in recent gaming. Other than that, really good game. Sin and punishment 2, No more heroes 2 and Monster hunter Tri are the Wii hardcore gamer survival pack.

[Treasurance]

@bolllzack The "fishing pole" is actually crane. It's one of the parts where 2nd player is really useful. Just deflect the rockets at the cranes and you'll be fine. But yeah, stage 6 is the sloppiest stage in the game, there are oddly long parts without anything to shoot and then there's the horrible fist fight with Deko in the end...how the hell can you beat that consistently on higher difficulties than Easy?!

[TreasureChannel]

@Treasurance We found that Charge Blasting one side of the Crane then Shooting the other side worked best for us. Also, as you will no doubt see in Skill runs on the internet, Pressing Jump, Dash and melee attacking all at the same time or quickly after one another produces a tight fighting maneuver while on the ground and air.

[TreasureChannel]

@bolllzack We thought about a 9; we discussed if we wanted to be like typical Reviews and use an Ideal Imaginary game to weigh against S&P2, meaning judging a game against what doesn't exist. However seeing as no one has ever done most of these concepts nor this polished of a run and Gun game, we realized we have no right to do that, especially since the likelihood of any other developer to do half as good of job, is nil. Most of us only died one time on that Fishing pole part.

[Terramax]

Hey Mr reviewer, I understand you're very passionate about this game, however I don't think the review really went into enough detail. You didn't talk about how easy it was to pick up and play or understand, as well as how responsive the controls are, what modes there and how long this game is likely to keep you playing for (replay value?). This is by no means an attack on you, but some constructive criticism. Indeed, I'm about to buy this game.

[floooooooooooooooood]

It truly is a pity this game does not have more recognition. People complain that the Wii is not a hard core console yet there are hard core games out there. It really doesn't get much harder than Sin and Punishment when it comes to recent games.

[stringanime]

@ddvs83 Well, there is the option of emulation then. This game is a really cool Run and Gun Arcade rail shooter. I think the emulator to play wii roms is called Dolphin.

[ddvs83]

@stringanime Yeah dude, I play games all the time! I'm a PC Gamer though, not so much consoles.

[stringanime]

@ddvs83 Wow. Well, my words were aimed toward the person saying that rude stuff. Nice that you found out someone hacked you. Who knows what fun they hav been having with you account. Do you like video games like this one?

[ddvs83]

@stringanime I don't even remember posting this... I think someone hacked my account and trolled this video.

[stringanime]

@ExecuteRobot Personally I like this one more than the N64 one due to the Control options. Although it is very different as most Treasure games are. They always manage to change things enough to make each game stand on its own and almost seem like different games, yet obviously related. Every Boss feels very unique in this one. Very awesome.

[ExecuteRobot]

Is this game better or the N64 one?

[NesBoy43]

Thank you so much Treasure for making this game, this is the best action game ever made and is a wonderful experience with environments so well done it is like a ride. I wasnt sure if this could live up to other Treasure games like S&P1 and Gunstar Heroes but this is one of the best games I have ever played and is easily deserving of a perfect score. I am so sad to hear that the game did not sell that well, years from now people will look back at this game as one of the best.

[kanagawa85]

i just bought it 2day at game stop for only 20 BUCK,what a steal.