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More addictive than heroine

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

When Bungie announced that they were making Halo 2, a lot of people thought that they were just fixing up the original one and adding things. Bungie then informed the public that it was building it all over again and this was much more than just a re-make.

The game design and controls are identical to the original, while the graphics are bumped up a few notches. The textures take a few seconds to load sometimes mid cut-scene, but it is an improvement. You can definately tell the same people designed the levels in this game that did the last, as there are one or two that are pretty redundant and stretch probably longer than they need to. But overall, this game has many new things to offer.

First off, duel weilding weapons. You can still only store one weapon that you're not using, but the current one, if it is held by one hand, can leave room for you to pick up another one handed weapon. In this case, you can fire both simultaniously or in whatever combination you want (alternating and such) because your right trigger controls your right weapon, and left trigger now controls the left one (as opposed to the grenades, like normal). This adds much to the game on its own.

Second, you have a plethora of new weapons to play with. The covenant arsenal has been expanded exponentially, and you can now wield the energy sword (a new favorite, as you could imagine). You also get the fuel rod projector, which is the big gun that is grafted onto the arm of the Hunters - the covenant equivalent to the rocket launcher. It has a covenant equivalent to a sniper rifle, and a carbine also.

Third, you can hi-jack vehicles. This is a major plus, but definately a skill to be learned and mastered. This will make multiplayer much more interesting. Also, you can climb on enemy tanks, pop the cover open, and drop a grenade in there to cook the pilot without wasting a rockets like you had to before.

Fourth, the story is much more complex. There are more cutscenes, and another goodie that was left out of the previous reviews (or at least the ones I've read). While the story doesn't flow nearly as easily as the last game, there are essentially two stories happening simultaneously. I'm guessing the stories will combine later (I'm only halfway through now), but beside the one with the Master Chief, you play the Arbitor in the other. You are the disgraced Elite that was in charge of the fleet in the first game. Your failure to bring the Master Chief down and preserve the Halo has brought you much pain, and the suicidal position of the Arbitor. You play alongside the Covenant military as him, and run missions against Covenant rebels and other things. This gives much exposure into how the Covenant work and develops them much more so than the last game.

Two variations to the original classic weapons must be noted. The pistol does not have a scope on it anymore, which will definately balance multiplayer games by limiting those head-shot gurus who never fight up close. Also, the previous Assault Rifle, with its automatic fire and 60 round magazines is long gone. In its place is the Battle Rifle, with a 2x scope, but only a three round burst fire mode, and a 32 shot magazine. Sadly enough, taking Elites out with that is much harder because you can't bum-rush them while emptying your magazine. The three round burst definetly slows down the effectiveness of the rifle in short range combat, which is probably why they introduced the Sub Machine Gun, which is a high rate of fire, caseless, one handed weapon. Of course, now you have to have both of them for the same advantages you had with the single Assault Rifle before, but it's a minor setback.

I don't have access to XBOX Live where I'm at currently, but I'm sure this will be one of the greatest Live experiences to date. I know how much fun the orinigal game was in multiplayer, so this one, with its improvements, will be much better.

All in all, the developers have made a game with the same addictive attributes of Halo, but with much more replayability, mass multiplayer options, and enough improvements to fill a football stadium. All of the other FPSs I have will have to take a backseat to this. There's just nothing that can compete.

For the Haters out there

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Halo 2 is a great game. I have read alot of haters out there saying they didn't like the ending, and yeah, I was kind of taken back at it too, but Bungie will more than likely continue the Halo saga on Xbox or Xbox 2. Bottom line, this game kick butt. If you enjoyed Halo, you will love Halo 2. The basic concept is the same, kill or be killed. The Plot takes twists and turns and keeps you playing until the end. Multi-player is great and the levels are a bit more inovative than the last Halo addition. There seems to be alot more cover in the new multiplayer enviroments than the previous edition. The new weapons are outstanding and vehicles are some new twists on some old favorites. You can read into some of what the haters out there are saying, but let me tell you as an old Halo vet, this game was worth the long.......LONG wait and will probably keep players like me occupied for a long time to come. Most deffinetly a 10 out of 10.

My All-Time Favorite Game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: January 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

In my opinion, both Halos are the MUST HAVES of any collection for all-time to come. Why?

Because they represent, the best first person shooter I've played. PLUS, on the advanced levels, which most people have yet to play, the game is very difficult. The AI Engine controlling the enemies is equivalent in most respects to playing your best friend right beside you guessing your every move. I never tire of conjuring up ways to beat it, to strategize attacks with tanks, banshees, warthogs, and other players.

And when you tire of the single player or cooperative missions, you can hop online and jam with friends. Perhaps what's made it so fun for me is finding other professional fanatics like myself. By day, I work hard, workout, and catch sports, and by night with what remains I'll catch an hour or 2 of gameplay.

Using the headset and playing co-op with a local friend is a great experience to strategize clan play. My buddy and I set up (2) tvs in the same room off a cable connection and are able to go toe to toe with guys online and not always rely on the headset.

I can't over emphasize how great it is.

*Awesome music soundtracks engage you in every mission.
*Beautiful, deep, rich scenery.
*Voice-overs from David Cross (comedian) and Michele Rodriguez (fast and the furious).
*Multiple weapon combinations.
*An enemy that changes its tactics and is as near competitive as you.

Yes the ending was trite, but doesn't that leave more room for growth in the following game or games? People got hooked to LOTR 2, and even LOTR 1, Star Wars: Episode 5 wasn't to great either at leaving you feeling well. What's any different in this new age of video games becoming near full length movies and selling twice as good?

Personally, I'm glad it finished the way it did, because only 2 Halo games would be disappointing, AND, it would be unthinkable to destroy ALL the Halo Rings, so we must have some compromise.

I suggest both Halo games, getting the guides, and honing your skills on both. And do yourself a favor, if you have a surround sound system, enjoy the sounds they put in. One point about the game is that all sounds are subtle, but they give you warnings to danger, especially in the multiplayer mode. AND, get the component cables for XBOX if you have the connections on your TV. Most new TVs have it, especially above 25". I bought them for my 27" and it made a HUGE difference, not to mention it has the most stellar graphics I've ever seen.

VERY VERY happy, and I look forward to playing it tonight!

Halo 2 is Still the Best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: May 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Music and Sound Track is way better than halo 1 and it has Xbox Live capability. It's a stress-reliever and must-have for anyone of any age and any player levels.

Halo 2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: May 02, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Longtime gamer and new Halo 2 fan. I've been playing non-stop since I got this.

Fun but pointless

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 12
Date: December 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

the only thing worth playing this fun but pointless game is multplayer and online. other than that this game is terrible. i wasted $40 on this. i should have bought a barbie game. it is just that terrible.

p.s. i never played this game

Not even game of the year

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 6 / 16
Date: November 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

For all the hype this game has attained, it really doesn't stand up. Weak 1 player mode that really is nothing new. The multiplayer is good, but this is more of an Xbox Live promo piece then a revolutionary game.

My child saved for a piece of junk...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 11 / 38
Date: November 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This toy sucked because when i got it it burst into flames and they wouldn't give my money back so i ran around their store crushing stuff so this toy is bad so don't buy it until it is cheaper.

HALO 2 SUX!!!!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 9 / 29
Date: December 08, 2004
Author: Amazon User

HALO 2 REALLY SUX! HALO 1 WAS AWESOME, BUT THIS ONE IS A DUD. CAMPAIGN SUX, AND THE STRATEGY GUIDE THAT I WASTED 10 MORE BUX ON IS SO CONFUSING IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S IN CHINEESE! IF YOU HAVE THIS GAME ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST, TELL SANTA TO GET HIS @$$ OVER TO GAMESTOP AND GET U A PS2 WITH GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS CUZ THAT GAME KICKS @$$! ALL THAT TIME I WAITED, I WAS SO EXCITED 4 THIS GAME, BUT WHEN I PLAYED IT, IT WAS ONE OF THE WORST GAMES I EVER PLAYED (BESIDES BLINX THE TIME SWEEPER). IF U DON'T WANT A PS2, GET KILLZONE 4 XBOX (THAT HAS TO BE BETTER THAN HALO 2)

Gave me a rip off!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 8 / 25
Date: December 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I was shocked badly after I played this game.
I got ripped off badly.
I wanted my $80.00 back.
This is my warning don't buy this game.
I warn you.

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