2004 Namco Hometek
Platforms: PC, Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox and Sony PSP
The original Dead to Rights was a breakout hit for Namco Hometek in 2002, earning several awards and nominations. Riding on that success, the studio set its sights on an even bigger and bolder sequel.
Development on Dead to Rights 2 kicked off almost immediately after the release of Dead to Rights, with a planned 2004 release. Originally titled Dead to Rights 2: Hell to Pay, the game aimed to deliver an even darker, grittier story – once again putting players in the shoes of hardboiled cop Jack Slate and his loyal K-9 companion, Shadow. Continue reading