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of the Wii's high-profile launch titles receives a revamped sequel
featuring a cel-shaded presentation, a new setting, and retooled play
mechanics. While the first game's distinctive combination of gun
slinging and swordplay returns, you can now freely switch between the
two combat styles at any point in the action instead of being forced to
use one weapon during specific levels. Your sword also benefits from the
added precision of the Wii MotionPlus accessory, allowing for true 1:1
movement that also tracks the strength of swings. The protagonist, known
as the "Swordsman," is inspired by "The Man With No Name" film series
starring Clint Eastwood. You are a strong but silent
hero who finds himself wandering through an unusual city named Caldera
in the middle of the American desert. Mixing elements of Western and
Eastern cultures, Red Steel 2 offers combat against up to six enemies
simultaneously and a number of stylized moves, from dramatic finishing
blows to the ability to deflect bullets with your blade. Your goal is to
free the town from a tyrannical warlord, whose minions include
katana-wielding swordsmen and agile ninjas. Red Steel 2 is available in
two packages: the standalone game and a bundled version with the Wii
MotionPlus, which is required for play.