Looking to kill big, are we? Then welcome to a 4-player co-op styled kill-a-thon. Lost Planet 2 promises giant and epic boss battles alongside a huge array of weapons, mechs (VS) and deep character customisation. The Category G Akrid battles are what you play for and working out their various weak points is the goal. Of course, there are plenty of smaller Akrid and people to fight.

Lost Planet 2 in essence is one of the most Japanese games you’ll play this year. Not only with the odd control system, weak-point centred boss battles, and thigh high socks on the femme fatales, but also with the slightly dated feel of the gameplay. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it’s that familiarity that shows Lost Planet 2 as a strong competitor in a sea of co-op titles. Remaining hardcore, Lost Planet 2 has one of the hardest trophy/achievement sets I have ever seen. Ranging from completing 300 chapters to levelling up all factions to 99, you are in for a serious challenge ahead.

Check out the full review over at Consolemonster.com.