SIREN 2 | 2006

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SIREN 2

 SIREN 2

Overview
SIREN 2 is the second installment in the SIREN series, released in 2006. The original title "SIREN" and the localized title "死魂曲" could have been translated as either "Siren 2" or "Shikon-kyoku 2," but for some reason, it was released in Korea as "Shikon-kyoku 2: Siren." In contrast to the time-loop storyline of its predecessor, SIREN 2 utilizes the concept of parallel worlds to craft a new narrative. The two possible endings are set in separate realities, with the second ending being the canonical story that the creators have confirmed. The events in the first ending are considered to occur in an alternate world.



Gameplay
SIREN 2 introduces a series of improvements and new systems over its predecessor:

  • Plot: The stories in the two endings are independent and not connected. However, the events of Ending Condition 2 are considered the main storyline, and the outcomes for the characters are influenced by what happens in this timeline.

  • New Enemies: "Shin," "Amryo," and "Amin" are new enemies added to the game.

  • Game Systems:

    • Animal Viewjacking: Unlike previous abilities like "Past Sight" or "Psychometry," this ability is not limited, though it can only be used by Mikami Shu.
    • New Features: Driving vehicles, setting traps, and using smoke bombs are some of the new features that were not available in the first game.
    • Weapon Use: Players can now push enemies away with their bare hands even without weapons. This technique can be useful for knocking enemies off ledges or disarming them.
    • Map: The player's location is now shown on the map, making navigation easier.
    • Weapons and Ammo: New automatic firearms, such as the Type 64 rifle and FN Minimi, are introduced. NPCs also carry ammunition, and players need to be cautious about discarding weapons, as enemies will reload and attack when they pick up discarded guns.

Difficulty and Improvements

  • Difficulty Adjustments: The difficulty has been lowered compared to the first game. Players can now choose between "Easy," "Normal," and "Hard" modes. "Hard" mode is similar to the difficulty of the previous game, so players should be cautious when selecting it.
  • Checkpoints: Unlike the first game, where checkpoints were too far apart or nonexistent, SIREN 2 has improved checkpoint placement, making progression smoother.
  • Hints: The game now provides hints at the start of each mission, guiding players toward completing objectives. Achieving the second ending has also been made easier, with more guidance on what actions are required.

Characters

  • Female characters cannot use rifles and generally have lower physical stats than male characters.
  • Self-Defense Force Characters: These characters cannot shoot while sitting, prone, or running.
  • Final Weapon: The final weapon is no longer a katana but an "Annaki," a different type of sword. The katana can still be used but only as a finishing weapon.

Overall Evaluation
SIREN 2 is a refined version of its predecessor, addressing many of the original game’s shortcomings. The game now makes it easier to acquire weapons and ammo, which was a significant challenge in the first game. The difficulty is more balanced, allowing for a smoother experience, but it ramps up in the later stages as enemies become more powerful.

Conclusion
SIREN 2 is an improvement over the first game, making it a more accessible entry point for newcomers to the series. While not without its flaws, it provides a more polished experience compared to the original, making it highly recommended for players new to the series.

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デッド・ドント・ダイ | 2019

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 ジム・ジャームッシュの2019年のゾンビコメディ映画『デッド・ドント・ダイ』は、2019年のカンヌ映画祭のオープニング映画であり、パルム・ドール競争の候補作として注目され、大きな話題となった。ジャームッシュがゾンビ映画を作ったという事実自体が話題を呼び、B級映画の典型的なテーマにもかかわらず、豪華なキャストが出演している点でも注目を集めた。 この映画が他のゾンビ映画と異なる点は、ゾンビが群れを成して迫ってくる状況でも登場人物たちが非常に無関心に反応することだ。ジャームッシュの作品に慣れている人にはそれが当然に感じられるが、通常のゾンビ映画ファンにとってはかなり異質に感じるかもしれない。 この映画は2019年に韓国の富川国際ファンタスティック映画祭で初公開された。冒頭、地元の警察官クリフとロニーは、農夫フランクから鶏が盗まれたとの通報を受け、隠遁者ボブが住んでいる森へ向かう。警察がボブに鶏を盗んだか尋ねると、ボブは銃で脅しながら、「出て行け」とだけ言って反応する。ボブに撃たれた後も、警察は特に反応せず、ただその場を離れる。ボブは二人が去った後、望遠鏡を使って彼らを見ながら罵声を浴びせる。 クリフとロニーが車で町に戻る途中、二人はフランクとボブについての軽い雑談を交わす。そこで二人は何かがおかしいことに気づく。午後8時なのに、空は昼間のように明るく、時計と携帯電話も全く使えなくなっていた。ロニーは「結局、良い結果にはならないでしょう、クリフ」と不安げに言うが、クリフはその意味が理解できない。 二人が町をパトロールしているとき、ラジオから「デッド・ドント・ダイ」という歌が流れ、ロニーはその歌が映画に出てきたものだと反応する。クリフもその歌を気に入ったようで、二人は何かがおかしい一日だと感じながらも、順調にパトロールを続ける。しかし、映画はプロットが乏しく、メタファーが過剰であるとして批評され、『リミッツ・オブ・コントロール』（2009年）以来、再び評価が低かった。一部の人々は、ジャームッシュの名前だけで評価が高くなったのではないかとも言っている。実際、この映画は一般観客の間で賛否が分かれる作品だ。個性ある脇役キャラクターが無駄に殺され、後半には突然第4の壁を破るような演出が現れるため、従来のゾンビ映画の進行とは全く異なっている。このため、ゾンビ映画のファンにとっ...
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데드 돈 다이 | 2019

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 짐 자머시의 2019년 좀비 코미디 영화는 2019년 칸 영화제 개막작이자 황금종려상 경쟁 후보작으로 주목을 받았다. 짐 자머시가 좀비 영화를 만든다는 사실 자체가 화제를 모았고, 그의 특유의 B급 소재와 조촐한 스케일에도 불구하고 출연한 배우들의 라인업은 화려하다. 이 영화의 특징은 다른 좀비 영화들과 달리 등장인물들이 좀비들이 떼로 몰려오는 상황에서도 매우 무덤덤하게 반응한다는 점이다. 짐 자머시 영화에 익숙한 사람이라면 충분히 이해할 수 있지만, 일반적인 좀비 영화 팬에게는 다소 낯설 수 있다. 이 영화는 2019년 부천 국제 판타스틱 영화제에서 먼저 공개되었다. 영화의 초반, 동네 경찰 클리프와 로니는 농부 프랭크의 신고를 받고 은둔자 밥이 사는 숲으로 가게 된다. 프랭크는 닭을 도둑맞았다고 주장하며 경찰에 신고했지만, 밥은 경찰의 질문에 별다른 반응을 보이지 않는다. 그저 총으로 위협하며 경찰이 떠날 때까지 수풀 속에 숨어 있다. 경찰은 별다른 대응 없이 상황을 마무리하고, 밥은 경찰의 뒷모습을 망원경으로 바라본다. 차를 타고 동네로 돌아가는 클리프와 로니는 일상적인 대화를 나누며 순찰을 계속한다. 이때, 오후 8시인데 날씨는 마치 대낮처럼 밝고, 시계와 휴대전화는 모두 먹통이 된다. 무언가 이상하다는 것을 느낀 로니는 "결국은 끝이 안 좋을 거에요, 클리프"라고 말하지만, 클리프는 그 말을 이해하지 못한다. 둘은 순찰을 계속하며 라디오에서 ‘데드 돈 다이’라는 노래가 나오자 로니는 그 노래에 반응한다. 그는 이 노래가 영화에 나온 것 같다고 말하고, 클리프도 노래를 들으며 뭔가 이상한 날이지만 평화롭게 순찰을 이어간다. 그러나 영화는 플롯이 약하고 메타포가 지나치다는 평가를 받았다. 2009년의 《리미츠 오브 컨트롤》 이후, 다시 한 번 좋지 않은 평을 받았고, 일부 사람들은 자머시의 이름값 때문에 평점이 높아졌다고 주장하기도 했다. 사실, 일반 관객들 사이에서 호불호가 극명하게 갈릴 수밖에 없는 영화다. 개성 있는 조연 캐릭터들...
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Rampant | 2018

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 The 2018 South Korean film Rampant is a fusion of zombie and historical drama. The film begins with a soldier from the Joseon era’s Training Division being bitten by a foreign yeogwi (a type of zombie) after picking up an item that fell off a foreign ship. The next day, he exhibits strange behavior, and soon after, he attacks his wife and child, ultimately transforming into a yeogwi and attacking the people of the village, creating chaos in the area around Jemulpo. Park Hyun (played by Kim Min-seok), a warrior from the Training Division , goes aboard a foreign ship to engage in a firearm deal. There, he finds a man locked in a cage and learns that the captain of the ship wants him dead. Upon returning to Joseon, Park Hyun reports that the foreign ship is docked near Yeongjongdo, but soon, the subordinates of the Minister of War, Kim Ja-jun (played by Jang Dong-gun), raid and arrest them. The Minister accuses them of treason for secretly dealing with firearms and gunpowder with...
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