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A great game when originally released, now its age shows.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Halo 2 was originally released in 2004 and the gameplay itself holds up really well. However, the game does show its age especially in the graphics. For those who jumped into the Halo franchise on 3, like me, and are looking to see the origins you wont be disappointed by the game, but you'll probably be frustrated by the many differences.

First, I'd like to make a note about system requirements. This game does require Window's Vista, but this isn't a review of Windows Vista. If you don't have Windows Vista you can't play this game! As for system requirements, this game runs really well on my Pentium D system with 2GBs of RAM. I only have a 7600GS 256MB video card. Of course I'm restricted to the lowest resolution (800x600) to get the performance I need, but on my old 19" CRT Monitor that is just fine.

The single player campaign is very fun on Halo 2. One thing to note is that there is no 2 player co-op like there was on the console. Otherwise the experience is largely the same. Halo 2 has a pretty punishing difficulty especially on the harder modes. One thing that is particularly frustrating though is the level design. There are holes in the floors and ledges that you can just walk off of resulting in an instant death. Even with these problems, the game manages to squeeze in a lot of fun. The story is pretty involving on this game and adds to the motivation. The classic Halo formula works here too. Although, with the harder difficulties you'll find you'll have to be much more tactical instead of just running and gunning. However, should you win you'll feel like you've really accomplished something.

The multiplayer component is pretty good too. Halo 2 PC uses the Games for Windows Live service. Which means you'll have to sign up for a windows live account (hotmail) if you don't have one. You can play online for free, but some options are left out (there are Gold exclusive games, but not many people play them). If you already have an Xbox Live account, like I do, then you can use that and still talk to your friends from Xbox Live. The game uses a lobby system opposed to the Matchmaking system of the console version. It works well and makes it easy to pick the specific game type you want; deathmatch (slayer), team deathmatch, capture the flag, king of the hill, oddball. There are still plenty of people playing as of the witting of this review, but not as many as on the console version. The game has plenty of maps built in and also includes a map maker so there is more than enough content. The game supports voice chat, but you can still chat with the keyboard. Multiplayer is very fun and is one of the things that sold the game so well originally. Its still good, but there are some better newer options out there now.

With the delayed release of the PC version of this game, it might have just missed its core audience. Compared to most game released today it could definitely use a graphical update. The surprising thing is how well everything else holds together. The campaign and multiplayer are still great. If you're curious about the Halo Franchise this is good place to get an introduction, and if you're a fan of Sci-Fi shooters at all, I'm sure you'll find something to enjoy in this game.

What was the big deal?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I know the fans are legion, but this game was boring. Maybe Xbox makes a difference in play, I'm playing it on PC. Went through the game once, just to get to the end. Don't know that it is worth the hassle to pull the DVD out of the box to put in the drive to play the game again. FEAR, HL2 (EP ad nauseum), BioShock -- all much more interesting. Sorry, I didn't "get" Seinfeld either.

Doesn't work on Vista system

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I received Halo 2 and wound not work on my Vista Home system..
Tried to install it twice and gave up!!!

Great Game, Not So Awesome Price

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game was great for Xbox and I still think it's great for the PC.

Installation - this game may not install well on some machines. If you do have trouble installing it, Microsoft Customer Service are a great help. I, personally, had some trouble and the issue was resolved in around forty minutes (considering my PC is basically trash).

Sound - great music and great quality.

Graphics - here's where this game gets a little crappy. If you don't have a good machine, the graphics will be choppy. The cut scenes seem to stay awesome, but game play slows down enormously.

Controls - I really recommend buying a controller to play this game. I find the keyboard controls a little difficult to use. It also gives you a quicker reaction time.

Single Player (Career Mode) - great story and very exciting. It's a little short, but if you take the time to beat it on all the difficulty levels, you'll keep yourself busy for a long time.

Multilayer - this version of the game supports local LAN play and online play with up to sixteen (16) players. It's really fun but you need at least a broadband connection for tolerable lag. I would also suggest signing up for a gold account because it gives you more options and a better connection.

Overall, I recommend buying this game for the PC if you don't have a Xbox or Xbox 360. Try to find it used, as it's price for new is, in my opinion, too steep. It's a great game if you don't mind some minor lag.

Regular destops just won't do it.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Wow. I am sorry, this game sucked. People with normal computers. Good luck.
You seriously need a powerful computer to play this game.
The requirement says nVidia 6000 cards or higher? You need a 8000 or higher.
2Ghz processor? More like 2.7GHz.
Windows Vista, not not so good.
Direct X 10. Good
But I sadly am disappointed in this game.

Of course it said requires Windows Vista in tiny letters

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Don't bother buying this unless you went for Microsofts scam for more money. I have Windows XP like normal people and as it turns out, I need to buy a whole nother system just to play it. I didn't so screw PC gaming, I'm back to the best console on the market, the 360 and the Wii is a bad console.

This game is a disgrace to halo 1 and 3 !!!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought both halo 1 and 2 the day it came out. I have to say, its pretty disappointing. I mean, halo 1 was GREAT! Good story line, multiplayer mode, good controlls and etc. But on the other hand, halo 2 is just a waste of money. The grphic is pretty much the same as halo 1 (microsoft didn't even try to improve the quality of the graphics after 2 long years). Its no comparison to games like Bioshock, Crysis, Call of duty 4, and etc. The only reason that they made this game is to attract Vista buyers. You can't even host a multiplayer game on halo 2 without buying their "golden accout". And i was foolish enough to buy it, and it didn't do crap. The only reason that i gave it a 3 for fun, is because of that you can have 2 weapons instead of 1. And the instant kill sword is pretty fun to use. Otherwise, everything else is a 1. SO DON'T BUY THIS GAME. I WOULDN'T HAVE BOUGHT IT IF I HAD KNOWN HOW BAD THIS GAME REALLY IS.

PRO:
*INSTANT KILL SWORD
*CAN USE TWO WEAPONS AT THE SAME TIME

CON:
*EVERYTHING ELSE

online play, wow, its like mastercard, priceless

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 10
Date: July 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

played it on xbox and from what it looks to me its pretty much the same halo 2 only with updated graphics, online play isnt all that, just a bunch of people paying cash to play against other competitors from different parts of the country, to me the best mode in any first person shooter game is adventure mode or campaign whatever they call it these days, it goes with the story.

Game wouldn't even install

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: March 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I wasted 4 hours trying to get this game to install on my computer. I would put in the disc, click on install and the window would go away and nothing would happen. I even checked and updated all my drivers and still nothing.

My computer is a top of the line Dell XPS system that more than meets the system requirements. There is no reason this game shouldn't work.

Think before you PORT!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: March 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Like most console ports, this game sucks. How can you even compare crappy console games like this to FEAR, Crysys, and Half-life?

The graphics look like 1999, and the game play is much the same.

People who play console game must have incredibly low expectations if this type of game can sell millions of copies.

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