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  • Halo 2

    Plenty of eyebrows were raised last year when Microsoft made a surprising announcement: Halo 2 would land on the company's new PC operating system, Windows Vista. One year later, Halo 2 has finally shipped, following a last-minute delay. The good news? It's Halo 2. The bad news? It's Halo 2.

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  • Halo 2

    Halo 2's a winner, but it's also a set-up for Halo 3. Compelling online gameplay may well be its ultimate legacy.

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Intense action [7] Not enough content [6]
Amazing visuals [6] Poor storytelling [3]
Just plain fun [5] Ugly visuals [2]
Addictive gameplay [5] Annoying audio [2]
Fantastic multiplayer [5] Doesn't live up to expectations [1]
Tight controls [3] Unresponsive controls [1]
Engaging story [2] Repetitive gameplay [1]
Innovative concepts [2] Lousy camera/viewpoint [1]
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Halo 2 - Xbox

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Amazing visuals Not enough content
Engaging story  
Intense action  
Addictive gameplay  
Fantastic multiplayer  
Just plain fun  
Halo 2 Review

Im not goona like i like this Halo better than the first. I have the collector's edition of this but I still feel like its really similiar to the first.

Halo 2 - Xbox

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Amazing visuals Not enough content
Intense action  
Addictive gameplay  
Innovative concepts  
Just plain fun  
Last time on HALO.

In the frist HALO game was fun. But this game make more fun. By addion online game play. And give it more bang by the buck by addion it. And it lay down to what would bring to HALO 3 would be. And even HALO 2 was one that lift us in clifth hanger. It was explained when they bring out HALO 3. And that the truth. And nothing but the truth.

Halo 2 - Xbox

Pros Cons
Amazing visuals Annoying audio
Intense action Poor storytelling
Addictive gameplay Not enough content
Fantastic multiplayer Repetitive gameplay
Just plain fun  
Halo 2

First off, this game is pretty impressive. The singleplayer kinda sucks but it's still fun to play co-op with a friend or friends. I haven't played Xbox Live but only because I don't have Live otherwise of course I would play it on Live. The singleplayer is kinda crappy because you play more as the Arbiter than you play as good 'ol Masta Chief. The best mulitiplayer maps are definetely "Zanzibar" and "Coagulation". I like mainly the the maps that have vehicles but the Wraith and the Scorpion dominate on the multiplayer experience. My favorite activity when I kill someone (preferably splatters), I jump out of the vehicle then I "teabag" the hell out of their dead body. My favorite vehicles are definetely the Warthog, Banshee, and of course the Ghost. This game is great and if you don't have it then you should go stick your head in a hole and burn your Xbox. Thank you for your time and "Masta Chief PWNS all!!!!!!!!!!"

Halo 2 - Xbox

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Addictive gameplay Ugly visuals
  Annoying audio
  Poor storytelling
  Not enough content
  Lousy camera/viewpoint
funtastic

This halo is more better than than the old and my fav. weopon is the sniper because I'm more of a stealthy player in the game.

Halo 2 - Xbox

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Amazing visuals Poor storytelling
Intense action  
Just plain fun  
No one dies harder than Master Chief... except John McClane

Master Chief is back to really stick it to the Covenant. I'm gonna just point out the game's only real flaw right now: the story. Can anyone tell me what it's about? Seriously it's confusing as all hell. That minor complaint aside, this is about an intense of a shooter you're gonna find on the original Xbox. To quote Metallica's "Disposable Heroes", the slaughter never ends. Whether you're controlling Master Chief or the Arbiter you practically fight whatever the Covenant or the Flood throw at you by yourself. The dual wielding of hand guns is a nice touch and adds a bit of strategy to what would otherwise be another run and gun shooter. That, and the vechicle combat and rechargeable shield (which other shooters would shamelessly copy), really seperate it from the other FPSes of the time. This baby sold like hot cakes, and with good reason; it's intense and addicting beyond belief. (Oh yeah, the online play didn't hurt either.) It's hard to imagine how well that giant black box would sell without this flagship franchise. With nothing else to add, I'm go on record and say there's no greater pleasure than to rape the Flood and the Brutes. ARRRGGGHHH I hate those cheap little bastards with a passion.

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  • Aug. 12, 2009 News: Halo 2 limiting Xbox 360 friend lists

    If you've ever wondered why you can't have more than one hundred friends on your Xbox 360, a still-popular original Xbox game may be to blame.

  • Jun. 11, 2007 Review: Halo 2

    Plenty of eyebrows were raised last year when Microsoft made a surprising announcement: Halo 2 would land on the company's new PC operating system, Windows Vista. One year later, Halo 2 has finally shipped, following a last-minute delay. The good news? It's Halo 2. The bad news? It's Halo 2.

  • May. 25, 2007 News: The reason for the Halo 2 delay? Partial Nudity.

    Microsoft goofs as a potentially offensive picture makes its way into Halo 2 for Windows Vista, which is the reason for the game's recent nine-day delay.

  • May. 24, 2007 News: Halo 2 for Vista delayed yet again

    Wondering why you couldn't find a Windows version of Halo 2 in stores on Tuesday? Well, the answer is finally out - Microsoft has delayed the game's May release for a second time.

  • May. 16, 2007 Cheats: Skip Brute Battle Before Final Boss!

    Glitches are teh best.