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MDK 2
Developer BioWare Corporation
MDK2 is a 2000 third-person shooter, action-adventure video game developed by BioWare and published by Interplay Entertainment for the Dreamcast, Windows and PlayStation 2. It is a sequel to the 1997 game MDK. First released for the Dreamcast in March 2000, it was later released for Windows in May, with newly selectable difficulty levels and the ability to manually save. In March 2001, a slightly reworked version,… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
158 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Oct 27, 2026 · last updated Oct 27, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
76
LovedLoved
100 positive · 32 negative
95% range 68–82%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 100 | 32 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
115 of 147 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
76% recommend · 102 yes, 32 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 134 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (194 of 240 positive).
Players fondly recall MDK 2 as a nostalgic childhood favorite with goofy humor and wacky puns. [1][2][3] The game is praised for its unique three-character gameplay, each with distinct playstyles. [4][5][6] Many reviewers warn that the Steam port suffers from bugs and poor performance on modern systems. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
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This review is catered towards the performance of the steam port. MDK 2 itself is a wonderful game and i recommend it to anyone who enjoys querky action games. However, be cautious when buying this game because it seems that almost everyone who buys it has problems playing it on newer operating systems (i.e. Windows 8 and 10) I feel as though I wasted my money buying this game because this game is unplayable due to …
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This game was a ChildHood memory to me! loved it so much because of it's goofy humor and wacky puns. But it's an over all fun game...
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MDK2 is one of the best games ever made. Now let's get to the details :P This game is a TPP puzzle platformer. You take control (simultaneously) over 3 characters: Kurt, mechanical dog Max and genius doctor Hawkins. Each character has completely different playstyle and emphasis on certain mechanics (Kurt - sniper rifle, parachute, lots of platforming, Max - less platforming, but can handle 4 firearms (!), Doctor - …
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Awesome game, that brings good memories. 3 colorful main characters, mad story and explosive gameplay without explosive barrels. God bless Bioware and Interplay.
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i played this game as a kid, and i bought it to play it again for nostalgic reasons - and i was not disapointed :) it is an old game, but i'd say it "was" ahead of its time.
Summarised from 34 of the 155 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
76% of the 134 Steam reviewers we collected recommend MDK 2. The complaint that keeps coming up: steam port has bugs and crashes on Windows 8/10. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
MDK2 received mainly positive reviews across all systems. The Dreamcast version holds an aggregate score of 88% on GameRankings, based on twenty-six reviews. The PC version holds a score of 86%, based on twenty-nine reviews, and 83 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on twenty-three reviews. The PlayStation 2 version holds a score of 80%, based on thirty-five reviews, and 80 out of 100, based on nineteen reviews. The Wii version holds a score of 80%, based on four reviews. IGN's Brandon Justice scored the Dreamcast version 9.4 out of 10, giving it an "Editor's Choice" award, and calling it "a must own." He praised the "breath-taking combination of killer artwork and creative level design," and…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 158 · most liked firstIt has been 18 years. Where is MDK3?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was a ChildHood memory to me! loved it so much because of it's goofy humor and wacky puns. But it's an over all fun game...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Awesome game, that brings good memories. 3 colorful main characters, mad story and explosive gameplay without explosive barrels. God bless Bioware and Interplay.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Midkine (MDK) also known as neurite growth-promoting factor 2 (NEGF2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MDK gene. Midkine is a basic heparin-binding growth factor of low molecular weight, and forms a family with pleiotrophin (NEGF1, 46% homologous with MDK). It is a nonglycosylated protein, composed of two domains held by disulfide bridges. It is a developmentally important retinoic acid-responsive gene product strongly induced during mid-gestation, hence the name midkine .…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really good sequel to one of the weirdest games. Even if they changed the tone and added in new gimmicky stuff. It's still a blast to play this gem here that also offers a unique godlike soundtrack. You also get to play now not only Kurt, but also Max the Dog and Doctor Hawkins. Which is also fun and adds in some nice variation in gameplay. The humour in this game is something like you see in ratchet and clank. Don't let yourself fool by the screenshots shown here, they show some old alpha…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →@retroblast.bsky.social’s recent post got me reminiscing about the Dreamcast and I recall watching my older cousin play a game called MDK 2. Never heard any of my friends talk about it and have seen zero mention of it in about 25 years. Has anyone played that one? I thought it looked fun, as a kid.
neutral · AI labelView post →MDK2 is one of the best games ever made. Now let's get to the details :P This game is a TPP puzzle platformer. You take control (simultaneously) over 3 characters: Kurt, mechanical dog Max and genius doctor Hawkins. Each character has completely different playstyle and emphasis on certain mechanics (Kurt - sniper rifle, parachute, lots of platforming, Max - less platforming, but can handle 4 firearms (!), Doctor - solving puzzles using some of his weird, science gear (atomic toaster for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this wayyy back when i was like 8, now im 20 and i still enjoy the crap out of it. Good one to get blazed and smash through. For those complaining about the controls, do what I did and just remap them or use a different default, its not that hard..
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This review is catered towards the performance of the steam port. MDK 2 itself is a wonderful game and i recommend it to anyone who enjoys querky action games. However, be cautious when buying this game because it seems that almost everyone who buys it has problems playing it on newer operating systems (i.e. Windows 8 and 10) I feel as though I wasted my money buying this game because this game is unplayable due to distorted graphics and the game crashing. If you really want to play this game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i played this game as a kid, and i bought it to play it again for nostalgic reasons - and i was not disapointed :) it is an old game, but i'd say it "was" ahead of its time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i recommend this game to anyone who enjoys comic book themed stories and 1960's style of influence in the game. this game is great and i highly recommend it to anyone who loves third person shooters and mcgaiver style quests where you must be creative when making tools and weapons
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this as a kid all of some years ago So glad to have it back!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game so awesome! If don't care the good graphic, if you want a playable game with awesome music with game rhythm, so that is what you need! Good things: -Awesome goes the music with game rhythm. -The story is simple but the character is likeable. -No need the strong hardware this game. Bad Thing: -The game is too short. :( I want play more with this. This is all bad thing what I can say. I recommend this game those who like the rhythmic game music which is goes to the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't work on windows 10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Definitely a yes to recommend, I think I got the full version of this like right before they completely stopped vendoring Dreamcast games like in 2003 or 2004. (was gonna get Fur Fighters but that didn't happen) I actually beat this game growing up, maybe spending more than 20 hours playing it. Looking back now, and currently STRUGGLING to beat Kurts second level I don't see how I did it as a kid. The game does have it's difficult moments but nothing too hard. Literally probably only Kurt's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is a real nostalgia bomb for me - I bought it with my first console: the ps2, in 2001. it's not at all surprising that nobody knows this game because it wasn't a game that had huge publicity, and to top it off, it didn't set any records or new innovations. However, that never stopped it being fun as ♥♥♥♥. the level design in this game, firstly, is awesome. The atmosphere is always brilliant, and at times it gets pretty chilling (or it did when I played it as an eight year old). The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While i do have fond memories playing this game in the 2000s, trying to play it today is a hassle with the bad controls and the weird camera angle.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good memories doesnt run on windows 10 however DO NOT BUY IT!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Most people remembering their main nostalgia bioware game like Mass Effect, Baldur's Gate, or KOTOR and mine is just MDK 2
positive · AI labelView post →''woke out the actually name instead'' You're an idiot. Learn english if you're going to preach to people in this language. FYI the name of the game actually is ''MDK2''. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDK2
neutral · AI labelView post →Booted up MDK 2... it's definitely the most Year 2000 ass game ever made, but this bad boy still holds up.
positive · AI labelView post →♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ if you don't have this game I will literally buy it for you, it is the best game in the universe and nothing shall ever surpase this game's incredible brilliance.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To fully explain this game, I’d need to do a complete deep dive. Unlike anything else I have ever played, MDK 2 will forever remain my favorite game of all time. It also happens to be the first game I ever touched. I was only a year old when I first encountered this title, and being that young, it was puzzling and practically impossible to understand. Yet, it resonated and spoke to me even before I could talk. This was the last video game with a real heartbeat. It was built long before the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are like me, you played this game on the Dreamcast back in the year 2000, and you never finished it because some sadistic lunatic removed the option to save your progress on an already pretty callenging game (and also removed the difficulty selection option, thanks, guys), but here on PC, you can save, play the game on easy (or hard), mod it, do whatever you want, while preserving all the humor, voice acting, music, and especially the "vibe" of those years...this game came right after…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very disappointed with this game. I absolutely loved MDK 2 as a kid, aced it on the ps2 more times than I can count on my hands and feet. Unfortunately the steam version of this game is buggy as all hell it's actually unplayable. Please don't bother wasting your money on this game, there's a high likelihood it's just going to glitch out or full on crash if you're playing on windows 8 or 10. Such a shame because I was so keen to replay one of my childhood favorites but I can't even get into the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why are all the screenshots for this like, pre-release alpha screenshots. Well, whatever. Amazing sequel to an amazing game. Snipe things! Quad-Weild! Combine things with a toaster! It's got everything.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first MDK was much better because it was spectacular in gameplay and graphics/effects. Amazing sniper zoom, cool environments with the mirrors and T-Fighter-ish ships, the absurd humor. The board surfing, air gliding, take a lift from a bomber, camouflage as a robot and so on! This game is also very nice, but it's not that spectaculair anymore, but nice enough to play this days.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Be careful when buying likely wont work due to glitches, Uninstalled and verified files...doesnt help
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a great game if you love a blast from the past. Sure it may be dated and have some finicky controls, but if you can get over that than this game is for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is a strong cultural overlap between video-games and comics, I’m not just talking about games based on comics, but rather a fundamental similarity of pulpiness, tropes, and pace between the two mediums, which has led to one genre mingle with the other and vice versa, to a more or less degree of success. The impact of comics, especially superhero comics in gaming, is undeniable, and one game that exemplifies this statement to a tee is MDK 2 Developed by Bioware in 2000, from the action,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As fun as I remembered. Very interesting design. Three different play styles in one game. Well paced. The graphics were good for Y2K, especially considering the excellent frame rate. Good VA, level design, sound, pretty much everything. Remappable keys! I hope BioWare's publisher allows them to build good games again. Games as Fun, not Games as a $ervice.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nostalgia kick right in the nuts.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Definitely brings back a lot of memories. I for one like it. Not Perfect, but it's worth buying. Upside to the game; 1. Fun to Play. 2. Excellent Story. 3. By all means, the Funniest Video game ever made. (Prepare for a lot of Laughter.) Downside to the game; 1. Controls need a little work. (But that's a minor issue, if you know what you're looking for.) 2. Audio System is Extremely Loud. 3. Camera System is messed up with each character.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →https://youtu.be/Td04JAg1JWU With enough effort to setup the game to a modern configuration there is fun to be had but with the HD version available it's far easier to just play that version.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't work well with Windows 10, install and purchase at your own risk.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Favorite game of all time, the nostalgia from my childhood brings back good memories of old lan parties
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not as good as the first MDK, but still full of fun and clever ideas. The best one is using all three characters, each with a different skills.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Top 10 Games in no particular order (with the understanding I'm a nostalgia dork with little time to game these days) MDK 2 Witcher 2 (I said what I fucking said) Satisfactory Disciples II Worms Armageddon Arcanum Cuphead Heroes of Might and Magic III Saints Row 2 Subnautica
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the bes games I ever player!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The latest addition to my Dreamcast collection is... MDK 2! I've never actually played the first game, but I bought this anyway because A) a friend likes MDK 1 and said it was fun, B) it wasn't expensive, and C) the cover's got some sort of dog guy, and I like dogs, so good enough for me! 😄
neutral · AI labelView post →my problem is that due to my dad getting me random pc games I was completely unaware of, my childhood memories are less mario and more pepsiman, mandela effect game I may have imagined or MDK 2 It did pay off with grim fandango thought not gonna lie. Im still researching half of what they were.
neutral · AI labelView post →Murder-Death-Kill. Or Max-Doc-Kurt, as they refer to it. A blast from the past. And one of the best games by BioWare, apart from Mass Effect and KotOR. Sadly, there won't be MDK 3 or another quirky thing like this. P.S.: Jesper Kyd is a BEAST!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Everything about it is odd - it's visuals, it's tone, it's gameplay, the the weirdest thing about it is that it was made by Bioware And did you know that a sequel was planned? "In 2006, Interplay revealed it was planning on developing an MMOG set in the Fallout universe. However, the project was estimated at $75 million, money unavailable to the company. As such, in an effort to secure the capital, they explained in papers filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't work. I'm trying to play, it will load but after selecting a new game it starts the movie and everything is distorted and you can see some parts of the pictures in form of vectors. After that, starts with a black screen and a text that comes letter by letter in slow motion and just a row is written in about two minutes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the first MDK. One of my favorite games of the mid to late 90s. Was just fantastic in every way. I view the second as a huge downgrade for several reasons. - The level design is bland and boring compared to the first. The first game had you drop into every level of and dodge bullets as you collected bonus items. A nice warm up for the main level. The second game does away with these sequences for most part and instead the level just kinda starts where the cutscene ends. The levels…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Oh, I'm just too good for my own bad self. Hello, Earth. Who's your daddy? Why, yes I am." MDK 2: Armageddon on PS2 is a beloved classic from my childhood. A delightfully charming game with wonderfully silly dialog and fun, memorable characters. I have very fond memories of the game, but to my immense disappointment, it doesn't quite hold up. This a decent game that was SO close to being great. The gameplay is solid, the style is nice, and the universe is fun, but after the first few levels a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of the first PC games that I 've played. I was ten, and probably started to learn English with this one. So many memories. I'm so glad this still exists on Steam!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I still hate that part where you play as the goldfish.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well, there you have it, a game so smack-bang in the middle of the golden era of videogames that it shows in every single aspect. BioWare knocked it out of the park with MDK 2 and there are so many things done right in this game I can just end this review here and say "go play it, no need to go into details". ...but that's not how I roll, so let's get this over with as quickly as possible so I can go finish this masterpiece. Again. Graphics wise, yeah, OK, it's not really Crysis since it was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a blast lots of big areas to run around and shoot things in.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →MDK 2 is one of the most creative and eccentric action games ever released during the early era of 3D shooters, blending fast-paced combat, platforming, puzzle-solving, and bizarre science-fiction humor into an unforgettable experience that still feels surprisingly unique decades later. Developed by BioWare and published by Interplay Entertainment, the game serves as the sequel to the original cult classic MDK, but instead of simply refining the first game’s formula, it dramatically expands the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun sequel. The fact that it adds multiple playing conditions as you go through the story by using the features of the three different characters is a nice touch. Funny dialogue and cutscenes, the gameplay is really cool and fast-paced and in some scenes you really need to think or pay close attention in order to advance.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →free game idea for indie devs who wanna make a third or first person shooter. make MDK 2 but ditch the gimpsuit and kooky scientist, go all in on the four armed dog but make him a twink instead. or anything other than army man stereotype
neutral · AI labelView post →Childhood masterpiece! This was peak gaming for me up until Half-Life 2.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →people must have all sorts of opinions on MDK 2 but personally we find it's a flavor of game that disappeared completely and remains our favorite BioWare game
positive · AI labelView post →A classic I'll remember BioWare by. As the characters themselves would put it: "Kurt: Yes, it's all over. Dr. Hawkins: Yeah, I'm glad it's over. Max: Rrrruff!"
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Now Playing the underrated MDK 2 - I love this game! twitch.tv/deviousjordz Come drop by and say hi!
positive · AI labelView post →For the latest edition of their "What's the Greatest Video Game" series on Giant Bomb, imunbeatable80 looks at MDK 2! What do they make of this forgotten title from BioWare's catalog? Were they a fan of its well-known difficulty? Read on! User Blog: www.giantbomb.com/mdk-2/3030-1...
neutral · AI labelView post →Awful compared to the first one
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's a good alien shooter game, but you start all the way back at the beginning if you die
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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