Deer Avenger 2 puts you in the role of an angry buck whose girlfriend (a winsome doe) was plowed into the road by a trio of crazed hunters. Track them in the city, the suburbs, and Hicksville, using one of three weapons, to, um, "tranquilize" them. You'll run into plenty of obstacles, though: mailmen with automatic weapons, soccer moms with advanced tactical training, and more.The running commentary is funny at first but wears after a while--but that's what volume controls are for. You'll find yourself returning time and again to tranquilize humans into the Stone Age, avenging not just your white-tailed love but also every moose, pheasant, and wild turkey cut down in the prime of life. Game controls are simple, and the animation is good but not outstanding. Game play is fun and moderately challenging once you get used to the system humor. The violence may not be appropriate for small children, but teens and teens-at-heart will love Deer Avenger 2.--Rob Lightner
