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Fun but Intense
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 4
Date: February 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User
Every XBox fan I know says that XBox is made for Halo and that all the other games are just "gravy." My son loves this game, but I do have to limit how much he plays it because it is so intense. It is rated "M" for a reason. While the violence isn't too graphic, the intensity can be too much for kids younger than 14 or 15.
Excellent Choice
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 4
Date: November 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User
This game is one of the best I've ever played. The 2 player co-op gameplay is awesome. The idea of dual-wielding weapons is a great idea.
mom needs advice
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 4
Date: November 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User
my 11yo and friends love this game. can anyone tell me what is in it to rate it M?
the most amazing game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 4
Date: April 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User
if u give this game anything but 5 stars then u r a complete retard and i hate u. the truth is that this should be released worldwide, be made game of the year, be named the greatest xbox game ever (or even the best video game ever) and have over one hundred million copies sold by the time halo 3 comes out. it's got great graphics to say the least and possibly the best graphics i have ever seen. when u shoot at the wall it makes bullet marks, when u fire a sniper rifle it leaves a streak of smoke behind where the bullet was.the sounds are so realistic, i probably could figure out the difference between the sound of a real gunshot and a firework or something like that after playing this game. i could probably even tell what kind of gun it is. the controlls are eazy especially since they are very customizable and will be very farmilar to those fps (first person shooter) fans even if they arent diehard fps fans. i havent gotten a glitch in my game yet and ive been playing halo 2 forever. all of those halo 1 fans that havent played halo 2 will love it even more the first. people that are new to the fps games will like this game, even people who hate most fps games will love this. im only 11 so if u are younger then 18 then u can break the mature rating. it costed me 50 bucks for halo 2 and i wouldve payed 100 so 30 bucks is so worth it. the question that i'm asking you is y are u reading reviews when u can be playing it. if u have any questions or comments then please e-mail me at[...]
Nirvana atlast.
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 1 / 5
Date: November 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User
I camped out for 13 hours to get this game opening day. I didnt stop playing it for 18 hours afterwards. This story line/game play is much the same as the fisrt one but the weopens and ect. seem to be even spectacular then before. This game is long awaited and is well worth the wait. The internet connection multiplayer is super cool. The only thing that annoys me is how people drop out when there about to lose or something like that. Graphics are as life like as people in metal suits with huge guns can get. It is not just another first person shot em. Its the best first person shot em. Halo 2 will make a new generation of halo fans and keep old halo fans entertained. If you didnt like Halo 1 you will not like Halo 2.
Halo Has Done It Again!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 5
Date: January 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User
I hated XBOX ever since it came out. Then I heard all the talk about Halo 2. Everyone said you have to play it. So finally I broke down and bought Halo 2 and an XBOX. I don't have that many games but I don't need to. Halo 2 is all I need. It's true that the overall game is only around 7 or 8 hours but it's the best 7 or 8 hours you'll ever have. I love how you can use duel weapons. It is so much better preportioned then the new 007 game. The graphics once again show how the XBOX has better graphics then any other system. The story line isn't as good as the first but I've seen worse. The replay value isn't as good as the first Halo which kind of sucks. I still play through the game over and over though due to it being so much fun. The multiplayer action is the best I've ever seen. It's so much fun. You can just play it with your friends for hours before noticeing that you've been playing for that long. The online play is obviously just as good. When I played everything seemed to run smoothly and it was extremely fun. Overall it's worth buying an XBOX just for this game. I did and I'm not dissapointed. This is coming from somebody who loves playstation 2 also. So when I say this is a good game for the XBOX it's a good game. But it and enjoy.
ITS OKAY BUT TOO HYPED
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 1 / 5
Date: March 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User
Halo II was ok but not as enjoyable as Halo I:Combat Evolved as it is one and the same-thing.Just improvements here and there like graphics,new vehicles, etc. etc.-Typical sequal really,but was still fun-Letsee what XBox 360`s HALO 3 will be like.
If you like sci-fi stuff like Star Wars i reccomend HALO 2 or if you want to try HALO at least rent it.
I play Far Cry InStincts quite alot now as its a more new game to me and i generally rate FCI over HALO 2 as a better game.
END REVIEW.
VIDEO GAMES SERIES I AM FANS OF:(there are multi-plat games but i play them on that specific console)i have all 3 mjr consoles.
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ON PS2:Metal Gear Solid,Grand Theft Auto,DRIVER,The Getaway,SOCOM:U.S Navy SEALs,Star Wars:BattleFront,WWE SmackDown!,HITMAN.
ON XBOX:sometimes HALO,Far Cry Instincts series,Star Wars:KOTOR,Call Of Duty,Brothars In Arms,Medal Of Honor,007,FABLE,Any "Tom Clancy" series with the exceptn of SPLINTER CELL-SC sucks HELL.
AWSOMENEMEm
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 5
Date: April 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User
i like this game its decent. But the ending really sucks.
the ending stincks like a 5 year old moldy turd. seriously
anyways, a good choice. its like twice as good as the first one
Waiting, and waiting, and wai- zzzzzzzzzzzz
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 2 / 17
Date: November 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User
I can't wait for this game. Unfortunatly I ordered on Nov 8th (Stupid, Stupid, STUPID!) and I got the e-mail saying it'll be shipped on the 10th. Here I am at 6 o clock waiting for the e-mail to tell me my game's shipped. Then I have to wait 3 TO 7 DAYS FOR IT TO COME IN! I certainly am not ordering a need-to-have game from amazon again. The worst part is, u know how it says "free shipping"? Free for them or for me? Cause it certainly ain't the latter. However, I am waiting in eager anticipation of this game, and I know some secrets, too!(Dont believe them who say you only play as the Master chief) Anyway, I hope it's gonna rock and not be as short as some say.
P.S. I ordered Yu-gi-oh WWE from them, now when i download my deck, the game resets!
Combat re-evolved... you decide
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 6
Date: September 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User
Halo 2 - Circa 2004
GOOD:
- Play over Xbox-Live (and has downloadable content)
- Really balanced gameplay
- Graphics look great (Doom 3/Half Life 2 quality)
- Use two handguns at once (action movie style)
- Make or edited your own multiple player matches, and even play them online
- Considered an instant Classic to many Video Gamers today
- A.I. is challenging but not overpowering
- Total upgrade over the original, which was considered a classic by many
BAD:
- "To be continued ending" did not play well with the fans
- Sometimes gameplay can get a little repetitive
- Lack of real variety in enemies
- Liner level design
- Gameplay wise not too much has changed since the original
IF IT FITS YOUR TASTE:
- Sci-Fi military FPS where you fight off an alien race who wants you dead, similar to Starship Troopers, Aliens (Alien 2).
- Play as an enemy trooper in some levels
- Only get to carry 2 weapons at a time (but if using two handguns, three at a time)
- Drive vehicles, such as tanks jeeps and alien spacecraft
- Online play over Xbox-Live also system link and spilt screen available
- Co-op play (only on system link or spilt screen)
GAME ITS MOST ASSOCATED TOO:
- Halo
- Doom 3
- Area 51
- Star Wars: Republic Commandos
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- There is also a Special edition of this game, which comes with some behind the scenes stuff
- Note when you play online you never really get to pick and choose who you (or your team) versus in the matches, the Xbox dose almost all the setting up, some like this others hate it.
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