Lost Planet 2

III isn't just a world of ice anymore.

Many parts have already dried up.

Jungles with lush streams of water have grown and dry deserts full of sand popped up.

III still isn't easy.

The Akrid, although bothered by the heat, are still a very serious threat, and NEVEC is working on a new evil plan while the other factions are engaged in civil war over thermal energy.

While this energy is no longer necessary to survive the cold, it is still needed to power all the machinery on the planet and as such is very valuable.

The campaign is divided into six episodes, each putting the player in the shoes of a different faction.

While at first the episodes don't seem to be connected, it soon comes apparent that it is once again up to the player to save E.D.N.

As opposed to the first game, players aren't however roaming the levels alone anymore.

Instead, the campaign is fully focused on a cooperative experience, allowing up to four friends to engage in the fight for the planet.

If no humans are available, the player can call up to three bots on their side.

The basic gameplay remains the same as in the first game, meaning the player takes on both the Akrids and other humans in a third-person shooter fashion using different kinds of weapons including machine guns, rocket launchers and different types of grenades, although only two weapons and one type of grenade can be carried at the same time.

The available weaponry remains almost the same as in the first game with just a few mostly coop-centric additions like the shield.

The player has also once again access to a short-ranged grappling hook which can be used to climb up buildings or walls in order to overcome obstacles or gain an advantage over the enemy.

In addition, Vital Suits (mech-like vehicles) make their return in all forms and shapes, including a Vital Suit i

Lost Planet 2 for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €9.57 loose, €4.56 complete in box, and €20.53 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Lost Planet 2 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Lost Planet 2, loose is €9.57 and CIB is €4.56 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Lost Planet 2 is currently worth €9.57 loose, versus €7.89 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.