It’s always a shame when a game gets shut down, especially when that game has the potential to become a hit. Similar was the case with this classical FPS that set foot into the world of gaming and made waves. Sudden Attack 2 was a first-person shooter (FPS) video game developed by the South Korean company GameHi. It was the sequel to the popular online game Sudden Attack, known for its fast-paced multiplayer gameplay and competitive features.

The gameplay of Sudden Attack 2 was excellent as it featured intense combat, and the shooting mechanics were spot on. There were several different game modes, including team deathwatch, bomb planting/defusing, and objective-based missions, and this variety of game modes was appreciated by many in the world of gaming. Pairing all this with the stellar combat, the game certainly had the potential to become an all-timer. Content-wise, there was just so much that Sudden Attack 2 offered because you could choose from a wide variety of deadly weapons and design your loadout the way you liked it.

The game also featured a massive cast of characters that players could choose from, each with unique abilities and weapons, so if you knew the heroes' strengths, you could turn the battle’s tide in your favor by making the most of their distinguished skills and abilities. In a way, it built on the first game; Sudden Attack 2 made many improvements in every department to ensure players a better overall experience.

Moving on to the unfortunate event when the game was shut down, there were several reasons behind that. Firstly, the contract between the game’s developer and Nexon ended a few months after the game was released. It’s also worth mentioning that the game had a few technical faults, and even though it’s not a significant reason, these issues might have impacted the game's quality, user experience, and overall reception.

Another great reason people consider a major one was the sexualizing of female character models in the game. Many players and critics remarked on how the female characters were dressed, and the backlash was huge at the time from the audience. All of this combined, and ultimately, the game got shut.

All in all, Sudden Attack 2 was certainly a good game, and even though it was unfortunate that the game got shut down, it was inevitable primarily due to the issues it had faced pre and post-release.