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Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Action, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Deep tactical gameplay
    • High replayability with multiple approaches
    • Authentic wwii atmosphere and weapons
    • Customizable squad and loadouts
    • Strong narrative and mission variety

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and animations
    • Clunky controls and ui
    • Inconsistent ai behavior
    • Multiplayer requires external fixes and is less supported
    • Some bugs and mission glitches

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have significant control over squad composition, loadouts, mission approach (stealth, loud, tactical), and in-mission decisions, allowing personal freedom in gameplay."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game offers challenging tactical gameplay requiring skillful squad management, aiming, stealth, and strategy, with feedback through mission success and soldier progression."

    • Competition
      -2

      "Focus is primarily on single-player campaign and cooperative multiplayer; competitive multiplayer exists but is minor and requires external setup."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long play sessions, replayability through different approaches, and habitual return to the game over many years."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Game emphasizes squad cooperation in single-player and has cooperative multiplayer modes, though multiplayer is less supported."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players customize squad members, equipment, and tactics; missions allow multiple approaches and improvisation."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions emphasize shared squad control and teamwork rather than exerting superiority or dominance over others."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game to immerse in WWII scenarios and tactical combat, providing a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying different loadouts, tactics, stealth vs. combat approaches, and exploring mission routes."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Missions feature varied environments with multiple paths and secrets, encouraging discovery."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players customize squad appearance, uniforms, and gear, expressing personal style within historical context."

    • Fantasy
      -1

      "Game focuses on realistic WWII settings and authentic weapons, though some missions and mechanics are gamified."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Some social connection through multiplayer and community, but primarily a single-player experience."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop squad skills, learn mission strategies, and improve tactical abilities over time."

    • Health
      -4

      "Game is a sedentary experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to tactical complexity and difficulty."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Limited social interaction; focus is on squad management and mission completion rather than forming close relationships."

    • Leadership
      4

      "Players lead and command a squad of soldiers, issuing orders and managing tactics."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate weapons, equipment, and improve soldier skills and ranks throughout the campaign."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Game is challenging and tense, requiring careful planning and execution, not primarily for relaxation."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Sound design and atmospheric effects contribute to immersive sensory experience, though graphics are dated."

    • Status
      -3

      "Recognition is mostly internal or within niche communities; no broad social status or popularity mechanisms."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative immersion with historical campaigns, character backstories, and mission briefings."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around tactical planning, problem solving, and strategic squad management."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense stealth and combat situations provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive high value due to depth, replayability, and unique gameplay despite dated graphics."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and destruction are central, with realistic weapon effects and lethal encounters."

    • Survival
      4

      "Players must manage resources, avoid death, and complete objectives under threat, emphasizing survival."

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