AO Version of Manhunt 2 On Direct2Drive Today

By Joe Haygood | November 6, 2009

After a rather lackluster release following controversy on the consoles and with the ESRB, Manhunt 2 is finally releasing on the PC in all of its AO glory.  Or is that infamy?  I am not exactly sure, depending on your feelings about Manhunt 2.  The game is currently available on Direct2Drive only for $29.95 and carries the AO rating.  Also, they are throwing in the first Manhunt as a freebie if you pre-order still.  Apparently since the game has not unlocked yet, you can still get that freebie, but I am not sure how much longer it will be available.

Do you feel that this release is a good strategy, and if it has success, do you feel it will get developers talking about the AO rating on the consoles?  I for one do not know how the game will actually play out on the PC, but I enjoyed the first Manhunt, and I like to support those that take a little risk with a title like Manhunt 2.