Using the mouse is virtually useless as you'll find yourself throwing the camera from side to side in a vain attempt to lock on to a target. Unlike most space shooters in which the controls invariably make or break the game (as a consequence the controls in said games are usually extremely tight and tweaked), Aquanox's controls are very loose and unresponsive.
Still following in the footsteps of the original, Aquanox 2 employs extremely difficult control. The lack of enjoyment rests with the control scheme and game design. It isn't necessarily the dry mechanics that keep the game from being fun, however. There really is nothing profound that is offered that will set this game apart from all others in the genre. After most of the objectives for gathering background information on the story have been satisfied, it's time to hop into your ship and straight into the action.The game follows the same basic formula that most space shooters employ: going on cargo runs, protecting your pirate infested freighter from other pirate attack, and escorting ships. Perhaps this shows through in the voice acting, as it seems uninspired and dry however, this will be addressed later on. At each location you'll find people who are less than eager to interact with you. As you proceed to click on the Mess Hall, the Bridge and so forth, new areas will be open to click on as you follow the game's fairly linear storyline. Let's pencil in "be the pirates' bitch" for the 13th, shall we?The game is held together with a fairly archaic interface in which you simply click on a 2D representation of your ship and find yourself in respective locales. It looks like you're clearing your schedule for the next few months. Lucky for you, they have no desire to kill you, perhaps making your services somewhat available. Upon your return, you are humbled to find pirates have taken control, and really don't have any intent on giving your ship back any time soon. Shortly thereafter, you find yourself lured out by a distress call, only to find it's a ploy to draw you away from your massive family freighter. The game begins with a wonderful pre-rendered video which details the time that transpired between the story's present day and original game. The graphics couldn't save the inconsistent storyline and ridiculous controls.Enter 2003, and a second attempt is born. The attempt was mediocre at best, and left players desiring more.
Back in 2001 the team at Massive Development set out to create a fun, underwater sea adventure (no, this isn't a plug for The Little Mermaid) in which players could duke it out against sea pirates beneath the murky depths of the ocean.
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