Manhunt 2 is a stealth-action adventure developed by Rockstar Toronto and released in 2007 for PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, and PC. The game follows Daniel Lamb, a patient who awakens in a psychiatric asylum with no memory of his identity or past, alongside fellow subject Leo Kasper. The two are the sole survivors of a failed experiment conducted by a clandestine organization called the Pickman Project, which pursues them relentlessly to prevent the truth about its activities from surfacing. Gameplay centers on escape and survival as Daniel moves through increasingly dangerous environments, contending with both his pursuers and his own fractured mental state. The narrative is built around themes of paranoia, lost identity, and institutional conspiracy. The Wii version incorporates motion controls into its mechanics, distinguishing it somewhat from the other platform releases.
During a severe lightning storm, the security systems at the Dixmor Asylum for the Criminally Insane go offline, allowing inmates Daniel Lamb and Leo Kasper to escape. Daniel is disoriented and amnesiac, unable to remember anything about himself. Under Leo's guidance, he makes his way back to the ruins of his old home, which is located nearby. Inside, Daniel recovers drugs which help to clear his head, and discovers hints about the details of his former life. He and Leo follow a series of clues to unravel the secrets of Daniel's past, killing anyone who interferes; along the way, they are pursued by bounty hunters and agents of a mysterious organization called "the Project".
