To say GRAW:2 is a sequel is perhaps pushing it a little, full-priced expansion pack is perhaps closer to the mark, but that's certainly not to say it should be overlooked. Despite the engine only being a tweaked version of the original, hollywood-esque explosions and some breathtaking landscapes still wow at a time when Gears seems to be the new visual benchmark. The ability to see through the eyes and control pretty much everything non-Mexican brings something new to the albeit short single player campaign. Playing with real people rather than the often difficult AI teammates is much more fun, and a number of new game types and maps makes it worth a look for the multi-player alone. However, the game is not without flaws: unintentionally daft voice acting removes some of the intensity during crucial moments; and it seems hard to believe that a true crack soldier would take a good 30 seconds to throw a grenade. (Philip Roberts)