Software:Death Jr. II: Root of Evil

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Short description: 2006 video game

Death Jr. II: Root of Evil
North American PSP cover art
Developer(s)Backbone Entertainment
Publisher(s)Konami
Eidos (Wii)
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable, Wii
ReleasePSP
  • NA: October 31, 2006
  • EU: April 27, 2007
  • AU: May 4, 2007
Wii
  • NA: May 27, 2008
  • EU: May 30, 2008 [1]
Genre(s)Action adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Death Jr. II: Root of Evil is a 2006 action-adventure game developed by Backbone Entertainment and the sequel to Death Jr. The game has various differences from the first, including having a second playable character, Pandora. It also introduced cooperative play with one player as DJ and the other as Pandora.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings(Wii) 70.61%[2]
(PSP) 70.36%[3]
Metacritic(Wii) 71/100[4]
(PSP) 68/100[5]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.com(Wii) B[6]
(PSP) C+[7]
EGM6.33/10[8]
Game Informer(PSP) 8.25/10[9]
(Wii) 7.25/10[10]
GameProStarStarStarStar[11]
GameSpot(Wii) 6.5/10[12]
(PSP) 6.4/10[13]
GameSpy(Wii) StarStarStarStarHalf star[14]
(PSP) StarStarStar[15]
GameTrailers6.7/10[16]
GameZone6/10[17]
IGN(Wii) 7.4/10[18]
(PSP) 7.1/10[19]
Nintendo Power7/10[20]
OPM (US)6/10[21]

The game was given mixed, but generally positive reviews. Detroit Free Press criticized the game's uninteresting combat and poor camera controls.[22] While Game Informer noted that "the original Death Jr. title, despite its clever characters and cool setting, was hamstrung by iffy level design and a poor camera. This sequel addresses both of those problems magnificently, and lets the off-beat tone and refreshingly unique universe reach their full potential. Though not without its problems, Death Jr. 2 successfully delivers on the unfulfilled promise of the first game."[23]

References

  1. ↑ Leone, Matt (February 12, 2008). "Previews: Death Jr. 2". 1UP.com. Ziff Davis. http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3166203. Retrieved February 13, 2008. 
  2. ↑ "Death Jr.: Root of Evil for Wii". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/944975-death-jr-root-of-evil/index.html. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  3. ↑ "Death Jr. II: Root of Evil for PSP". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/933082-death-jr-ii-root-of-evil/index.html. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  4. ↑ "Death Jr.: Root of Evil Critic Reviews for Wii". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/death-jr-root-of-evil/critic-reviews/?platform=wii. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  5. ↑ "Death Jr. II: Root of Evil Critic Reviews for PSP". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/death-jr-ii-root-of-evil/critic-reviews/?platform=psp. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  6. ↑ Kollar, Philip (June 4, 2008). "Death, Jr.: Root of Evil Wii Review". 1UP.com. http://www.1up.com/reviews/death-root-evil. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  7. ↑ Linn, Demian (November 7, 2006). "Death Jr. 2 Root of Evil". 1UP.com. http://www.1up.com/reviews/death-jr-2. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  8. ↑ EGM Staff (December 2006). "Death Jr. II: Root of Evil". Electronic Gaming Monthly (210): 160. 
  9. ↑ Biessener, Adam (November 2006). "Death Jr. II: Root of Evil". Game Informer (163): 145. http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/B37FD89C-B1CA-414C-B33E-FA9D9D57F44C.htm. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  10. ↑ Bertz, Matt (July 2008). "Death Jr.: Root of Evil". Game Informer (183). http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/65A5D362-7466-4482-8D32-F6C779EC428E.htm. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  11. ↑ ifeelthecosmos (October 31, 2006). "Review: Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil". GamePro. Archived from the original on February 24, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070224011016/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/reviews/85015.shtml. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  12. ↑ Fishman, Brian (June 13, 2008). "Death Jr.: Root of Evil Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090226204903/http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/deathjrrootofevil/review.html. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  13. ↑ Thomas, Aaron (November 1, 2006). "Death Jr. II: Root of Evil Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on November 22, 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20061122062617/http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/deathjr2/review.html?sid=6160867. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  14. ↑ Graziani, Gabe (May 27, 2008). "GameSpy: Death Jr.: Root of Evil". GameSpy. Archived from the original on May 29, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080529221914/http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/death-jr-root-of-evil/876901p1.html. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  15. ↑ Kemps, Heidi (November 3, 2006). "GameSpy: Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil". GameSpy. Archived from the original on December 30, 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20061230214105/http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/death-jr-root-of-evil/743993p1.html. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  16. ↑ "Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil, Review". GameTrailers. November 29, 2006. http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/93z484/death-jr--2--root-of-evil-review. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  17. ↑ Bedigian, Louis (November 5, 2006). "Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil – PSP – Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090303143441/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r29276.htm. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  18. ↑ Bozon, Mark (June 6, 2008). "Death Jr.: Root of Evil Review". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/06/death-jr-root-of-evil-review. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  19. ↑ Nix, Marc (October 31, 2006). "Death Jr. II: Root of Evil Review". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2006/11/01/death-jr-ii-root-of-evil-review. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  20. ↑ "Death Jr.: Root of Evil". Nintendo Power: 88. July 2008. 
  21. ↑ "Death Jr. II: Root of Evil". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 130. December 2006. 
  22. ↑ Campbell, Craig (December 2, 2006). "GAME REVIEW: 'Death Jr. II: Root of Evil'". Detroit Free Press. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061203/ENT06/612030529/1044. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  23. ↑ Bertz, Matt (July 2008). "Death Jr.: Root of Evil". Game Informer (183). http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/65A5D362-7466-4482-8D32-F6C779EC428E.htm. Retrieved January 10, 2014. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

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History

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MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

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On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

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See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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