Audio

Music from the game was provided by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

Brno Philharmonic Orchestra is an orchestra based in Brno, the Czech Republic. Its predecessor was the Czech Symphony Orchestra, dating from the 1870's. The current Brno Philharmonic was formed in 1956 with the merger of the Radio Orchestra and the Brno Region Symphony Orchestra, with Břetislav...

 based in Brno

Brno

Brno by population and area is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, the largest Moravian city, and the historical capital city of the Margraviate of Moravia. Brno is the administrative centre of the South Moravian Region where it forms a separate district Brno-City District...

, Czech Republic

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....

.

Expansion

An expansion pack titled Sabre Squadron was released during October 19, 2004, in the US, introduced nine new single player missions, seven new multiplayer maps, and a now finished, deathmatch map called "Poland", which had been featured in the game's intro and was titled "London" and available for play in its unfinished state before this release, new weapons: the RPzB 54

Panzerschreck

Panzerschreck was the popular name for the Raketenpanzerbüchse , an 88 mm calibre reusable anti-tank rocket launcher developed by Nazi Germany in World War II. Another popular nickname was Ofenrohr ....

, the MAS-36

MAS-36

The MAS Modèle 36 is a bolt-action rifle. It was adopted in 1936 by France, and was intended to replace the Berthier and Lebel series of service rifles. It was manufactured by MAS The MAS Modèle 36 is a bolt-action rifle. It was adopted in 1936 by France, and was intended to replace the Berthier...

, the G43

Gewehr 43

The Gewehr 43 or Karabiner 43 is an 8x57mm IS caliber semi-automatic rifle developed by Nazi Germany during World War II...

, a suppressed P08 and a Harrington & Richardson Mk VI flare pistol; a co-operative multiplayer mode is also added. Other enhancements such has emptying the lungs while sniping were included along with the access to original Hidden and Dangerous 2 missions through Sabre Squadron's interface.

Reception

Hidden and Dangerous 2 was released to positive reception, it is well-received by the public and has been positive with critics. On the critic aggregate reviews GameRankings and Metacritic

Metacritic

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, the game has very good scored, reached of 77.46% and 75%, respectively based on samples of 35 and 26 reviews.

Eurogamer

Eurogamer

Eurogamer is a Brighton-based website focused on video games news, reviews, previews and interviews. It is operated by Eurogamer Network Ltd., which was formed in 1999 by brothers Rupert and Nick Loman. Eurogamer has grown to become one of the most important European-based websites focused on...

 said that "It takes all that was good about the original, improves every element, successfully adds new features and delivers a well-rounded game". Allgame awarded it 3.5 out of 5 and gamesTM

GamesTM

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claimed that the game's "minor flaws have to be put into perspective against the sheer quality and quantity on offer". 1UP.com

1UP.com

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 stated Hidden and Dangerous 2 is a "really good game", but also complains about the "dubious tradition of bugs" and criticised the "same pesky bugs and problematic A.I. as the original". Edge

Edge (magazine)

Edge is a multi-format computer and video game magazine published by Future Publishing in the United Kingdom. It is known for its industry contacts, editorial stance, distinctive anonymous third-person writing style, yearly awards and longevity....

called it "One of the finest WWII games of recent memory. Hidden & Dangerous 2 manages to distract you from errors that would cripple a lesser game through its sheer ambition and scale." IGN

IGN

IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...

 stated Hidden & Dangerous 2 is "a great game lurking somewhere underneath all of these questionable design decisions." Game Revolution

Game Revolution

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 criticised the difficulty level, artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science that aims to create it. AI textbooks define the field as "the study and design of intelligent agents" where an intelligent agent is a system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its...

 and controls, but praised the game overall, saying "the atmosphere, graphics, scope, versatility and ultimately fun gameplay keeps the bad bits in check." Game Zone called it "a great game...underneath the AI problems, bug issues and control problems." Game Spy called it "a compelling World War II experience." Gamespot

GameSpot

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 called it "frustrating to play" and said "there's clearly a wonderful game hidden amongst the major bugs, cumbersome controls, questionable AI, and other flaws." GamePro

GamePro

GamePro Media was a United States gaming media company publishing online and print content on the video game industry, video game hardware, and video game software developed for a video game console , a computer, and/or a mobile device . GamePro Media properties include GamePro magazine and...

 also criticised the AI, while stating "If you dig tactical shooters, Hidden & Dangerous 2 should be in your sights." Game Informer

Game Informer

Game Informer is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy, and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. It was formed in August 1991, when FuncoLand started publishing a six-page magazine, free in all its retail locations...

criticised the interface, graphics, sound and levels, calling it "an okay-at-best game."