PlayingMDK2is like riding a roller coaster or  watching a good action movie. In fact, fighting aliens has never been  this much fun.You begin the adventure as Kurt, a human in a Batman-like suit  equipped with some loopy but lethal accessories. Kurt packs a  powerful chain gun and a built-in parachute for gliding around levels.  Kurt also has access to a simple-to-use sniper mode that allows you to  smoothly zoom between multiple magnification levels (1x to 75x) for  long-range kills. As the game progresses, you'll eventually be able to  control Kurt's six-legged dog, Max. This is no ordinary housebroken  pet. This not-so-cuddly creature can carry up to four guns at once for  immense firepower. In addition, Max uses a jetpack to fly around  (à la Boba Fett ofStar Warsfame). Finally, there is  Dr. Hawkins, who uses his scientific skills to combine common  household objects into weapons of mass destruction. The diversity (and  strangeness) of these characters adds a unique twist to the otherwise  conventional gameplay.Most of the environments you'll encounter inMDK2are rendered  in dark colors--perfectly suited for showing off the game's  outstanding lighting effects. The graphics overall are crisp,  incredibly detailed, and brimming with personality. Numerous  cut-scenes are rendered using the game's 3-D engine, which lends much  drama (not to mention comedy) to the storyline. This is one of those  rare games that is as fun to watch as it is to play, and it belongs in  the library of any action fan with a Dreamcast.--T. Byrl BakerPros:Impressive 3-D graphicsVaried gameplayIntuitive controlsCons:Very challenging