Though the base gameplay is standard in this deathmatch, a few Crackdown twists have been added to the mix. Little launch pads exist around the map to quickly get you up on a roof. Weapons can be found to change up your fighting style. There are power-ups to grab -- my favorite is the temporary invincibility, indicated by a crown floating over the player's head. Points are awarded for kills, with bonus points for the tough melee kills.
There's also a leveling system in Crackdown 2's deathmatch that is separate from that of the main game. Ruffian declined to go into details on it, but we were told that the experience orbs that spill out after each kill will help you to level up and unlock new goodies.
The deathmatch mode in Crackdown 2 is pretty fun, though a bit chaotic and frenzied. The level we got to play on didn't have any vehicles, which could add another dimension of insanity on top of what's already there. As it is, this adversarial mode definitely has its own unique feel to it, but I'm not totally sold on it just yet.
