Halo 2
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| | Product Details: Release Date: 09 November 2004 Publisher: Microsoft Rating:   Sales Rank: 180 | | Look for similar items by category:
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| | Customer Reviews: Missed it the first time (18 July 2010)I missed out on this awesome game when it was first released. I had sold my original Xbox and had moved back to PC gaming. Once I picked up an Xbox 360 a few years ago I played Halo 3 and loved it and then I remembered this game. I can say that unlike the original Halo, this game automatically supports widescreen TV's, so it looked great on my HD TV. It must be one of the funnest, best looking original Xbox games out there. Played great on the 360 too! Hated Campaign; Loved the Multiplayer (15 July 2010)Aside from a SF title, a Zelda title, or Snatcher, I would have to say that the original Halo was one of the best games I've ever played. It was just so well done - it was fun, engaging, and it set a great atmosphere. Even with the newer titles these days, I still pop in CE occasionally for a quick run through The Library, Two Betrayals, or The Maw. With that said, I hated Halo 2's campaign mode. That's not to say that Bungie didn't work SUPER hard on it, or that they didn't do a fantastic job - they did. The levels, the AI, the music - all top-notch. But I think what turned me off about Halo 2's campaign was the mood or atmosphere that it set. Namely, there was too much interference. Whether it was from Cortana, or supporting forces, or other characters, there was just way too much 'help' and 'presence' in the game for my liking. I think that's what I liked so much about the first Halo - you were left alone for a very large chunk of the game. Cortana kept her chatter to a minimum, your Marines were always quick to get killed off if they arrived at all, and you didn't have any "partners" you were expected to work with. It was just you, and this massive, lonely terrain you had to get through. But in Halo 2, you have all these people you're involved with now, and the game felt much more linear. It went from dead silence in Halo 1, to sometimes constant commentary by other characters on what was going on around you. Didn't need it, didn't like it. It was almost as if it had been dumbed down a little, and obvious became the name of the game. But then, multiplayer more than made up for that. And here, it *was* enjoyable to play with and strategize with other people. So despite my dislike for the crowded campaign, this is still a 5-star and highly recommended game. Halo 2, the best of xbox (01 July 2010)Halo 2 is one of my favorite games of all time for the original Xbox. The story line and the game play are like no other game I've played. I recomend it to anyone who hasn't played the Halo series yet (which who hasn't?!) if they can find a copy. Enjoy! Great (11 May 2010)This Game is the sequel to one of my favorite games of all time. The only reason i bought the game though was to play the last few days of its multiplayer. Pretty good for its time! (06 May 2010)I played this game way after it was released as I did not own original Xbox. As there was a huge hype built around Halo 3, I felt obligated that I check this game (and the Halo 1 ) out. To start out, I was happy that they kept all the things that got Halo 1 huge. Namely awesome 1st person mechanics, variety of vehicles and weapons, decent story, great multiplayer and of course Master Chief (a strong solemn character which really gets you curious about his past). As for improvement, of course it had better graphics, more weapons, improved character design, I liked the story a bit better than the first and also introduction of a new interesting character with different abilities and combat mechanics. And how can any one forget the dual weapon combo. Saying that I really did not like how they made this game as redundant as the first one. Also, I know that is not the goal of developers of Halo, but man this series can really use some kicka## bosses. It will truly bring experience to a different level. Nonetheless, I would say for the time it was release, it was a SPECTACULAR game. |
