Halo 2

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  1. RedStarGamer275
    Nov 17, 2016
    9
    Halo 2 was an excellent sequel to the very successful Halo: Combat Evolved. It's story not as good at the original but it's was still a very good solid story. It did a good job of carrying the story of Halo forward in a good direction. I won't spoil it. The high point of the game and why it was the best selling game on the Original Xbox was the online multiplayer. The multiplayer wasHalo 2 was an excellent sequel to the very successful Halo: Combat Evolved. It's story not as good at the original but it's was still a very good solid story. It did a good job of carrying the story of Halo forward in a good direction. I won't spoil it. The high point of the game and why it was the best selling game on the Original Xbox was the online multiplayer. The multiplayer was revolutionary for it's time. Online gaming on consoles really wasn't a thing until Halo 2 came along and popularized it. I spent so many hours and days on the multiplayer from 2004 till 2007. Then I went back and forth between Halo 2 and Halo 3 as they both had wonderful online multiplayer's. Then in April of 2010, all of Original Xbox's servers were shut down including beloved Halo 2. I devoted all my time on Halo 2 online multiplayer on the last week, Then it was gone. *Sigh* We'll never have an excellent online multiplayer like Halo 2 or Halo 3 again.… Expand
  2. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    A fantastic sequel that improved many things from the first game. It's not my favorite Halo game, but it's up there and still very fun to play to this day.
  3. eva3si0n
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    Stunning shooter. Passing remaster in 2019 a game looks is fresh and is first-class. And to a gameplay of this game of 15 years! On how many idea of Bungie were breakthrough. An ideal example of the sequel on the rayena with Uncharted 2. Addition of Arbiter as igrogy character the excellent course, it shows the game Universe on the other hand. The only thing that causes disappointment, isStunning shooter. Passing remaster in 2019 a game looks is fresh and is first-class. And to a gameplay of this game of 15 years! On how many idea of Bungie were breakthrough. An ideal example of the sequel on the rayena with Uncharted 2. Addition of Arbiter as igrogy character the excellent course, it shows the game Universe on the other hand. The only thing that causes disappointment, is the open torn-off final. What happiness that in Halo: I can begin with The Master Chief Collection at once the 3rd part)… Expand
  4. Petethepig123
    Jun 28, 2018
    8
    Aside from the graphics, which are pretty dated by today's standards but were incredible for the time, Halo 2 is a FANTASTIC game! The story is one of my favorite Halo stories, and although it is hard on higher difficulties, if you are playing on easy or normal, pretty much anyone can play it and enjoy. I played the original Xbox version on a 360 via backwards compatibility, but if theAside from the graphics, which are pretty dated by today's standards but were incredible for the time, Halo 2 is a FANTASTIC game! The story is one of my favorite Halo stories, and although it is hard on higher difficulties, if you are playing on easy or normal, pretty much anyone can play it and enjoy. I played the original Xbox version on a 360 via backwards compatibility, but if the graphics are a problem, there is always the remastered version included with Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One. All the enemies are fun to fight, although personally, I thought the Brutes were more annoying than Jackal snipers. The Flood are in this game, but on the lower difficulties they are not THAT bad, and to me are pretty fun. The characters are all pretty likeable (Sergeant Johnson is my favorite), and it is cool that you do not just play as Master Chief, but also the Arbiter, a Covenant Elite. Both characters' storylines do intersect towards the end. The new weapons are also very fun. Although the assault rifle was removed, new weapons such as the battle rifle, the energy sword, the Carbine, the beam rifle, and the SMGs. Dual wielding of smaller weapons is a thing now, and it allows you to play around with cool weapon combos. The story is incredible, with many more characters and locations introduced, and it is probably my favorite Halo story. The new enemies are the Brutes and they are pretty cool, albeit frustrating at times. The biggest downfall is the cliffhanger ending, which will probably convince you to buy the equally awesome Halo 3. It has so much more of everything that was great about Halo: Combat Evolved. I could not recommend Halo 2 more.… Expand
  5. TopPopFop
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    This, in all honesty, is definitely my favourite Halo game in the series, heck, I could even go as far as to say my favourite game of ALL time. This is my childhood (along with a few other games), I don't know where I would be right now if my father never bought the game and console. The story, the soundtrack, the gameplay, the multiplayer, EVERYTHING is fantastic. But, other than howThis, in all honesty, is definitely my favourite Halo game in the series, heck, I could even go as far as to say my favourite game of ALL time. This is my childhood (along with a few other games), I don't know where I would be right now if my father never bought the game and console. The story, the soundtrack, the gameplay, the multiplayer, EVERYTHING is fantastic. But, other than how great it is, I must talk about the flaws, on release, the game got a massive wave of hate from fans due to changes, such as the parts where you play as the Arbiter, or the several cut missions, and even the cliffhanger ending, and many other minor things (I might have missed a few major flaws). But, I as well as the community now a days, have changed our opinion on its flaws and now think of them as great additions, playing as a character on the other side of the fight was and still is great, and the cliffhanger ending, was just done perfectly, the cut missions though? Not so sure. Overall, definitely the best in the series in my opinion.… Expand
  6. Wake_loms
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    Cuando al mercado llega una evolucion de un juego y es buena, es dificil mejorarla, pero en Halo 2 lograron mejorar la formula implementada en Halo, ademas de una calidad grafica mayor, crecen las opciones de jugabilidad tanto en la campaña como en el multijugador, un juego indispensable
  7. Tacticz
    May 29, 2017
    10
    Halo 2 in my opinion, is the best shooter on the sixth console generation. It is an excellent game. An amazing, lengthy campaign that improves upon the original. Halo 2 also has an excellent multiplayer mode that I put many hours into. Halo 2 is my favorite game on the original Xbox.
  8. SkeletonBones
    Aug 9, 2017
    8
    Halo 2 is the best part in the series in my opinion. She changed a lot in the multiplayer series of the Call Of Duty and this game has a great company for both one and two people, which is its chip and multiplayer for 4 players for a split screen
  9. LoganFazbear
    Sep 3, 2018
    9
    Halo 2 in my opinion is probably not as good as Halo: Combat Evolved, but it is pretty darn close. If perhaps the difficulty for the game was maybe tweaked a little bit and such, then it would probably be just as good as Halo 1. But while the game is more difficult than Halo 1, it is still a fun experience. And it's no wonder how Master Chief is still an icon in video games today!
  10. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    "Halo 2" is perhaps the best game on the original Xbox. Released in 2004, it managed to improve upon its excellent predecessor in every way. This game was also the reason to sign up to an Xbox Live membership and join a clan. It's one of the very first console games to flourish online. This second installment certainly lived up to the hype. It featured a great story, terrific gameplay and"Halo 2" is perhaps the best game on the original Xbox. Released in 2004, it managed to improve upon its excellent predecessor in every way. This game was also the reason to sign up to an Xbox Live membership and join a clan. It's one of the very first console games to flourish online. This second installment certainly lived up to the hype. It featured a great story, terrific gameplay and unrivaled multiplayer. I would rate it with a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  11. DibbleChud
    Oct 19, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TL;DR at the bottom for those with little time to spare :)

    Halo 2 is a weird game for me to talk about. Probably my least favourite out of the Bungie Halo games, it still has a lot going for it, even if it's disappointments are greater than that of the last game.
    I'd like to set off covering the one thing I never covered on the previous review that I feel needs to be talked about. Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori I'd kiss you if I didn't live 3000+ miles away. The soundtracks to ALL of the Bungie Halo games is incredible but the stand out ensemble of songs across all the Halo games has to be Halo 2. Be it the sombre but heroic 'The Last Spartan' or the insanely good 'Halo Theme Mjolnir Mix', the emotional 'Unforgotten' or Breaking Benjamin's utterly badass 'Blow Me Away' Halo 2's soundtrack is the soundtrack you'd want playing when you go save the human race from mass extinction, and this game really does make you feel like a badass whilst doing it. The people over at Bungie must've been watching one too many an action movie because they added a few new mechanics that would make you feel like king of the battlefield.
    Introducing: Dual Wielding and Vehicle Hi-jacking. These two new, revolutionary features will make you feel like the star of Die Hard IN SPACE. Running around wielding two SMG's and kicking people out of Ghost's and then running them over with said Ghosts feels better than anything from any game prior. In addition to these two criminally fun features comes a whole host of new weapons and vehicles for you to get your virtual hands on. 14 weapons, almost double that of the original games arsenal (and a heavily nerfed Magnum....a little too nerfed) and an additional 2 vehicles have been added to the roster bringing the total up to 6. Another feature added was more in-depth customisation. Whilst Halo CE featured the ability to change your armour colour, Halo 2 boasts the ability to change armour primary and secondary colours, edit emblems and even change race to an Elite! Something else I didn't cover in Halo CE mainly because I'm unfamiliar with Halo CE's multiplayer was its maps. The majority of Halo CE's maps were basic and symmetrical, however Halo 2 features more interesting, well designed maps as well as the return of the ever-famous Blood Gulch. This made it easier for people like the lovely folks over at Rooster Teeth to make more convincing settings for their hit machinima series Red vs. Blue. The final heavy hitter in terms of multiplayer was of course the ground-breaking implementation of XBox Live. Halo 2 proved to be one of the most popular online games ever made and still had an active online community AFTER the release of Halo 3 on the next generation consoles. Some die-hard fans even managed to keep Halo 2 matchmaking alive after the servers were shut off for a short amount of time. This die-hard dedication is what led other developers such as those behind the Call of Duty games to take heavy inspiration from Halo's matchmaking system and implement very similar systems into their own games. The multiplayer is arguably the best part of Halo 2 due too all of these boundary breaking features, however the story, whilst having it's issues, still manages to impress in some areas. Halo 2's story was built solely to make you fell like a hero. You'd survived lost and often times alone on an alien ring. You're now back on Earth (for the first few missions anyways) and saving humanity. There are many a moment where you feel like the most badass soldier since DOOM. Punching a Prophet in the face, taking down a scarab and my favourite feature, being the f***ing Arbiter! Taking control of everyone's favourite Elite is satisfying as all hell. Cutting flood into pieces with your energy sword alongside your covenant troops. It's all insanely fun. The story arc of the Brutes usurping the Elites was also a very good set up for Halo 3 and the Elite rebellion; and Tartarus, the best 'main villain' in a Halo game to date was always fun to hate.

    However, Halo 2's campaign is also where the weaker points begin to show. Halo 2 was infamously unfinished. It's E3 demos showed off features that simply weren't there, and it's ending will go down in history as one of the most rage inducing endings of all time, ending on that cliff-hanger that nearly had many a person throwing down their controller in rage. Halo 2 is also plagued with rendering issues. Textures take several seconds to load in rather than right away and in soame cases (at least in my experience) not at all. However, as I wasn't familiar with Halo 2 on its release, I didn't experience the disappointment and so that is where my problems with the game end.

    TL;DR
    Stunning Soundtrack
    Amazing Multiplayer that makes you feel like a badass
    Good maps
    Additional armour customization is welcome
    Fun but disappointing put together campaign
    Texture glitches
    Magnum now doesn't even have the capacity to kill a fly...

    Final Score: 8/10    … Expand
  12. ArkAngel_97
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    My favourite Halo game ever, And the MCC version is amazing for single player still.
  13. JohnnyS89
    Mar 14, 2019
    9
    Design, levels, weapons, gameplay, online multiplayer, campaign. It can't be beaten.
  14. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Halo is a great game, it was much better that I thought it would be, but Halo 2..... IS AMAZING
    For me is the best FPS of all time, it just feels so good to play, is really adictive and hard, really hard.
    Is just perfect, is my favourite Halo game and one of my favorite videogames eveer.
  15. Luan0212BR
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    O melhor Halo.
    Ótima jogabilidade
    História fantástica
    Gráficos lindos pra época
    Multiplayer excelente
    Trilha sonora memorável

    Recomendo a todos comprarem a Master Chief Collection e jogá-lo
  16. PopeTheDope909
    May 14, 2019
    8
    Halo 2 like its predecessor innovated not only the franchise but the gaming industry as a whole. Halo 2 made big strides to the Halo franchise that had a long lasting effect(Online multiplayer that set the foundation for matchmaking systems in other Halo games and other games in general, expanding the Halo universe through its story, and having more features than Halo 1). Halo 2 also tookHalo 2 like its predecessor innovated not only the franchise but the gaming industry as a whole. Halo 2 made big strides to the Halo franchise that had a long lasting effect(Online multiplayer that set the foundation for matchmaking systems in other Halo games and other games in general, expanding the Halo universe through its story, and having more features than Halo 1). Halo 2 also took a few missteps that i and other people don't like(More linear missions than before, unfair legendary difficulty, slow pacing during some missions, jackel snipers, OP sword w/ unlimited ammo in multiplayer). As a whole Halo 2 is great, it may have some obvious flaws but you can look past those and enjoy this game Bungie crafted for us.… Expand
  17. Co-Odyssey
    Jul 7, 2018
    8
    Halo 2 is a major improvement from Halo: CE in a lot of ways, yet it is a step backwards in a number of ways. The graphics have improved, but at the cost of smaller and more linear levels. The weapon balancing is better, yet some weapons and features feel redundant. The multiplayer was amazing and still is for local play, but very few of the multiplayer maps properly utilize the gamesHalo 2 is a major improvement from Halo: CE in a lot of ways, yet it is a step backwards in a number of ways. The graphics have improved, but at the cost of smaller and more linear levels. The weapon balancing is better, yet some weapons and features feel redundant. The multiplayer was amazing and still is for local play, but very few of the multiplayer maps properly utilize the games vehicles. The story of Halo 2 has a higher focus on character development and world building yet it suffers from middle chapter syndrome. As a result Halo 2 stands with Halo 5 as one of the only two Halo games that really can't be enjoyed on its own. Halo 2 is still a major part of local competitive multiplayer scene, which is evidential of the impact this game has had on the multiplayer shooter through out the years.… Expand
  18. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This! This is how you do a sequel! You expand on everything the original did without sacrificing anything in the process.
  19. Dperks
    Dec 23, 2021
    9
    Halo 2 is a fantastic sequel that takes everything from CE that worked and improves on it and then adds so much more. Gunplay is a lot smoother and still feels great today. Vehicles feel much better to handle AI across the board have been improved and the soundtrack is just iconic. Visually the game looks a lot better like its really impressive for a OG Xbox game to look like this and theHalo 2 is a fantastic sequel that takes everything from CE that worked and improves on it and then adds so much more. Gunplay is a lot smoother and still feels great today. Vehicles feel much better to handle AI across the board have been improved and the soundtrack is just iconic. Visually the game looks a lot better like its really impressive for a OG Xbox game to look like this and the anniversary graphics also look a lo better then its CE counterpart. Along with all these improvements to the core gameplay and presentation the story has been made so much grander in scale with the audience getting to see how the covenant operate and really humanize the enemy a bit. Being able to play as the covenant was also a genius move. Considering that the actual development for the finale version of Halo 2 was about 10 months the fact that this game is as good as it is and for its time has such a grand story to it is really impressive. But considering that development time it would explain why at times the game can be a little glitchy at times. Its almost never anything game breaking and again given that time to make the game the fact the game runs so well is astonishing. If I had to find complaints for the game it would be that the inclusion of boss battles were very underwhelming and unnecessary because there just not really fun to play. Flood levels are still the weakest levels granted their still not nearly as bad as the Library in Halo 1. And the difficulty is a lot more unfair in this game and if you've ever played the legendary you know what I'm talking about as Halo 2 has one of the most difficult legendary modes in the entire series. Honestly that's probably the biggest thing for me keeping it from a 10 for me if these issue had time to of been addressed then maybe although the ending is notorious for being a big cliff hanger although that's not as big a deal now seeing as you can readily play Halo 3 today. One last note the multi[layer is also still a ton of fun today to play. Overall the game is amazing and its defiantly one of my favorite games of all time and I look forward to playing through it again and again with people I know to make them experience it to.… Expand
  20. FotusKnight
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    This is a worthwhile sequel for the previous game, Halo: CE. The game is published by Microsoft and developed by the same people who made the first game. BUNGIE. Boy, oh, boy! I never played this game when I was a kid, I played this game for the first time in 2014 in MCC. And Jesus, this game is still one of the best FPS's to this day! The amazing story that developed the lore of HaloThis is a worthwhile sequel for the previous game, Halo: CE. The game is published by Microsoft and developed by the same people who made the first game. BUNGIE. Boy, oh, boy! I never played this game when I was a kid, I played this game for the first time in 2014 in MCC. And Jesus, this game is still one of the best FPS's to this day! The amazing story that developed the lore of Halo universe, added dual-wielding, hijacking and weapon swapping with allies. NOT TO MENTION THE MULTIPLAYER! OH MY GOD THE MULTIPLAYER! New weapons such as Battle Rifle, Beam Rifle, Energy Sword and SMG's became one of the most iconic weapons of the series. Jesus Christ, don't even get me started on the actual Campaign. 15 levels, 13 of which are playable consist of Master Chief levels and new Arbiter levels where you play as.... AN ELITE! HOLY MOLY! This game let you discover the side of the covenant and make it a completely new and diverse experience. Amazing characters, memorable dialogue, incredible events, and that cliffhanger ending that made me want more! 10/10. Without a shadow of a doubt.… Expand
  21. AshleyJames
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A sequel to the 97 rated Xbox Exclusive, the game is a brilliant continuation of the Halo game before it. While Halo CE holds an amazing and captivating grasp on the player, Halo 2 releases that grasp and lets the player truly experience the Halo universe. The strong points of Halo 2 are the story, the gameplay, and the music.

    The story is phenomenal due to the expansion of the already in-depth universe established by Halo CE and its books released at the time. It manages to keep the plot interesting, while exploring new perspectives considered controversial by the player. Characters like Johnson are a pleasent re-introduction to the game, while Tartarus, Commander Keyes and The Prophets are refreshing, and help the game expand on character development even further. The missions seen from the angles of Master Chief and The Arbiter are both enjoyable, and they both manage to keep a different atmosphere throughout the story development. The perspective of Master Chief feels empowering, and provides the player with a sense of alarm and heroism throughout the game, while the perspective of The Arbiter gives the player a change in moral compass. The player will disagree with Arbiter's actions until they begin to explore the truth of the Halo ring's functions as the campaign goes on, giving the player a similar feel of power and heroism as the perspective of Master Chief does. This is a unique aspect which was rarely explored before Halo 2's lifetime. The story leaves you feeling either disappointed, or very excited, due to its controversial ending. The ending to some may be seen as a perfect set up to the next game, however others may see it as a lame cop out to entice the player in buying the sequel, Halo 3. While some points of the story do feel irrelevant to the task at hand, they don't feel irrelevant enough for the player to be angry or annoyed about.

    The Music Score, developed and composed by Martin O'Donnell, left me speechless and giddy, like a child at a candy factory. The music fits in well with its visual game cues, and it sets the atmosphere for how the game should be played. When the score 'Peril' began on the mission Delta Halo, I thought the game's ambiance couldn't get any better, however I was severely mistaken when the final mission, 'The Great Journey' cues the finale music mixed with aspects from the OST. It sounds nice, it feels right, not much else to comment on there.

    The gameplay leaves me with a bland taste in my mouth, but the aftertaste somehow gives me a more pleasant experience. Anyone who is playing this as their first Halo game will see the gameplay as a new experience and worthy of praise, however anyone playing from Halo: CE will see that the gameplay didn't innovate much in terms of its core mechanics. The introduction of duel-wield in a halo game was exciting, and still is, and there are points that the duel wield feature makes you feel like a super-soldier killing machine. Couple this with the removal of fall damage, and you can expect an unstoppable killing fest like no other.

    The multiplayer is a hit or miss experience, especially with the hit-area based shooting mechanic, instead of the use of actual projectiles. Going back to halo 2 from a newer title may be a frustrating experience for a lot of players because of this. The pace of multiplayer sometimes feels too slow, which I feel is something that other Halo games never managed to mistake.

    The level and map design is admittedly linear, and on rare occasions, disappointing. Some missions, such as Outskirts, Delta Halo and Regret don't feel linear. Unfortunately this does not make up for the lack of exploration possibilities in the rest of the game. The maps all have the same concept to them, leaving them with a dire need of re-design for good replayability. Overall, this is where Halo 2 loses a lot of its boy scout points.

    The sandbox of weapons and vehicles is bigger than that of Halo CE's, but more is not always better. Some weapons, like the Plasma Pistol and magnum, feel useless on lower difficulties, and only become useful when players are using the 'noob combo' for the legendary runthroughs of the game. Other weapons feel too powerful, with the large lunge distance supplied by the energy sword and the spamming capabilities of the fuel-rod cannon. These weapons can create an imbalance in multiplayer (or too easy of a gunfight in the campaign). The vehicles don't have as nice of a feel as the CE vehicles, and they either feel too responsive or not responsive enough. There is no in between.

    To finish, Halo 2 is a must-play experience and a brilliant Halo game, but it might leave some people expecting more as they play, which provides a large pool of disappointment and alien blood.    … Expand
  22. draken3581
    Dec 18, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is it people. The first game showed the world that first person shooters can be done on consoles. Halo 2 together with xbox live showed the world the shape of things to come in terms of multiplayer gaming. Technically the most beautiful game on the Xbox and one of the top games that take advantage of the original hardware they were developed for. The whole idea of "late generation" games that look twice as good on the same hardware. Gameplay improvements as well, with better and faster disc loading, improvements in weapon design and handling (dual yielded weapons). And a great story. ***Spoiler follows*** I will forever remember the moment I was watching the cut-sequence with the Arbiter in the dropship, and only moments later the game gave me control of him, I couldn't believe that for that mission (and several after that one) I was controlling that awesome character and really viewing the story from two completely different points of view. The story did build up quite nicely but did not give the hyper climactic ending I would have expected but the overall experience was top-notch. The AI also appeared incredibly polished and engaging, reacting to my tactics and having character and substance. Best of its generation.… Expand
  23. Serchvaz
    May 31, 2020
    10
    The campaign is great ,it has a good history and an excellent multiplayer,it takes the history to new places.
  24. LogTech
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing Story, amazing mechanics, amazing level design, amazing art design.

    MASTERPIECE.
  25. Jersey_JOE
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    BEST HALO EVER !!
    BETTER than the newer Halo games. Perfect gameplay mechanics,
    Perfect movement speed, Perfect in-game player features, etc.
    EXCELLENT MULTIPLAYER !! AWESOME GAME"."
  26. LuckyDrum
    Jun 10, 2019
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la saga. La historia es una de las mejores y el modo multijugador mejora bastante a su predecesor.
  27. MYP
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 is the ultimate sequel. It improved upon everything that Combat Evolved established. More levels, no recycled levels, you could interact with your marines and the AI of Marines was improved, a better Soundtrack, revolutionary story-telling, character arcs, Brilliant Cinematics. Halo 2 is "The Godfather Part II" of games.
  28. Brub
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, the gameplay is exhilarating, the music is top notch, and the story is as good as reading a book made from pure passion.
  29. JesterTRT
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Much has improved since 1, this game was even better! Still had some of the reskin maps of the first game. Going through several sections, just to see its the same old map you've just gone through. But they did much better, they added way more unique maps with this game, than the first one. New maps, new weapons, new characters and great addition to the story! (The story is really theMuch has improved since 1, this game was even better! Still had some of the reskin maps of the first game. Going through several sections, just to see its the same old map you've just gone through. But they did much better, they added way more unique maps with this game, than the first one. New maps, new weapons, new characters and great addition to the story! (The story is really the biggest part of Halo for me, the part that keeps me absorbed into the series.)… Expand
  30. ofenderz0
    Jul 25, 2021
    9
    Some of the best storytelling and world building the series has offered. I will say that the level design is my least favorite in the trilogy for feeling more linear. Such an amazing game.
  31. byAEG7
    Dec 8, 2021
    9
    After Halo CE set the foundation of the Halo franchise, Halo 2 comfortably and solidly managed to expand and improve the series with its second attempt. Halo 2's more earth focused missions and twists around its plot make this game one of the best in the series. An amazing title that managed to improve in almost every category its predecessor and redefine the fps genre on its own.
  32. Foggiest
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    El primer halo que jugue fue este y es genial... espero tenerlo en físico para guardarlo en la coleccion
  33. Burdo24
    Nov 4, 2019
    9
    The campaing was amazing and the soundtrack impeccable. The multi-player is very addicting. The shooting mechanics and the characters are perfect. I have beaten this game so many times.
  34. xavamanx
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 its still awesome game with awesome atmosphere (nut right now only like blockbuster /hero movie )the same awesome gameplay and have awesome multi-player !awesome graphics that will be look awesome in our time too!i think this game have only one minus-they dont add health for master chief and save only shield !i think ot was mistake!Anyway game 10/10 for me!recommend this game!/Halo2Halo 2 its still awesome game with awesome atmosphere (nut right now only like blockbuster /hero movie )the same awesome gameplay and have awesome multi-player !awesome graphics that will be look awesome in our time too!i think this game have only one minus-they dont add health for master chief and save only shield !i think ot was mistake!Anyway game 10/10 for me!recommend this game!/Halo2 -Это тоже потрясающее продолжение истории Master Chief во Вселенной Halo!Игра сногшибательна!очень крутой геймплей и мультиплеер,крутая атмосфера(но уже больше как блокбастер /боевик),крутая графика ,музыка !однозначно стоит в неё поиграть!рекомендую !!!… Expand
  35. Corvomortal
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    El 2 mejoró muchas cosas,el gameplay como misiones genailes,todas ellas acompañadas de una inmersión increible,incluso contandonos la historia desde la perspectiva del enemigo nos da a entender como todo se va uniendose para llevarnos a lo que seria halo 3
  36. WilliamKotoco
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    I don't think that is a perfect game, but this is almost it. One of the best exclusive games from Microsoft.
  37. GamerGoob100
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best games all time! Co-op campaign and multiplayer are near perfection
  38. Dylan117
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Master chief is back kicking double the amount of ass than before. I liked ALMOST everything about this game. Strongest story in the series, revolutionary multiplayer. The legendary is impossible no-deaths you die from sniper jackals as SOON as you spawn in. But I'm willing to disregard that because of such a good multiplayer and campaign.
  39. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
  40. jake17
    Oct 17, 2020
    9
    one of my favorite multiplayer shooters to play with friends but the only problem is I don't like it as much as the first and would rather play that.
  41. LB_CO
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    "Halo 2" Is a grand follow up with enough action to beat out the original along with revoloutionary online capabilities.
  42. Sygurd
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    Un juego que toma lo visto en el Halo 1 y lo potencia a más y mejor, con una historia atrapante que crece todo el universo más allá de lo esperado. El juego que sin lugar a dudas asentó todo lo que el 1 abrió y construyo las bases a nivel argumental de toda la saga. Mi calificación: 9.3/10
  43. yangfanhong
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    As wonderful as the first game, and even with a far more intriguing story, Halo 2 made a great start of the following Halo series.
  44. Guo56
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was truly the best Halo game, it is just an amazingly told story with a brilliant main character in the Arbiter. His character ark was truly inspiring to watch as we the player see him grow as a “person”, and in the iconic “Tartarus, the prophets lied to us”, that is where his story is finally complete. Also Master Chief was at his coolest in this game, with the opening level ending with him riding a bomb into space. In general, everyone should play this masterpiece.… Expand
  45. MacMountainGoat
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    This game takes everything great about the first game and makes it that much better. Smoother, more weapon options, and even adds more story and character development. It creates that great alternative perspective, making you empathize with the enemy. If you liked the first game, you have to like this one as well.
  46. BernardoUPoud
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Excellent game, honestly ....
    Studio have done an incredible job.
    Graphics 9/10
    Story 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
  47. DestinyDoer
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is as great as Halo: CE. The story did not get worse than the Halo: CE story. The story is very good. Some characters are not in the first Halo game. The characters in the game are great and they can be remembered.… Expand
  48. oOn3LastStaNDo
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best Halo out of the whole series hands down. The fact that i still play it in 2020 is something that can literally only be said about this one game from that generation.
  49. Samuel150304
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, simplesmente perfeito, que jogo, que franquia! Aguardo ansiosamente pelo Halo Infinite
  50. MANXMAN76
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This is by far one of my favorite games of all time and learning how the production of this game went I'm surprised that this held up with the introduction of dual-wielding and mounted guns as well as introducing so many new weapons and vehicles this game was put on the map with making over $125 million in 24 hours of launch and so much talk about it on the news i was so hyped
  51. Skamilo
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego del mundo!! El mejor FPS de la historia y el mejor multi jugador sin duda alguna.
  52. Jonathon30388
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    A great edition to the halo franchise, although there are oversights. Still a great game
  53. Kio22
    Sep 25, 2022
    8
    A good game that was obviously rushed and put out before it was ready, this is evident by how unbalanced the combat is with enemies, the abrupt ending, and shorter cut up levels compared to Halo: CE. That being said it has great music, amazing characters, good story, and solid level design. My only other gripe with this game is the weapons don't feel as hefty when you shoot them like Halo:A good game that was obviously rushed and put out before it was ready, this is evident by how unbalanced the combat is with enemies, the abrupt ending, and shorter cut up levels compared to Halo: CE. That being said it has great music, amazing characters, good story, and solid level design. My only other gripe with this game is the weapons don't feel as hefty when you shoot them like Halo: CE and they got rid of the assault rifle, but dual wielding is nice, overall felt it was a step down from Halo: CE.… Expand
  54. Cjmolina007
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    As someone who didn't own an original Xbox back when this came out, I didn't understand all the hype about Halo 2. When I finally played it with the updated graphics I now see why everyone was obsessed with this game. The campaign and it's technical aspect was SO much better than the first game it actually made me forget about it at one point. Great story with intense segments, makes thisAs someone who didn't own an original Xbox back when this came out, I didn't understand all the hype about Halo 2. When I finally played it with the updated graphics I now see why everyone was obsessed with this game. The campaign and it's technical aspect was SO much better than the first game it actually made me forget about it at one point. Great story with intense segments, makes this one of my favorite Xbox game. Do I even need to dive into the multiplayer? You and I both know it's freaking great and extremely fun. Long gone are the days when we had this and the original Call of Duty multiplayer.… Expand
  55. Yaboihasataco
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Halo 2 was a great sequel to halo CE. The campaign featured many new elements and has the best story in the franchise. The inclusion of the arbiter was a great twist and he is a great character. The cliffhanger was perfect for hyping up halo 3 and is so epic. The multiplayer in Halo 2 was also great and innovated by making Xbox live solidified. Just an overall great game.
  56. GnocideGhst
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely outstanding. The that made many Childhoods still holds up. Of course the graphics are dated but you can play it remastered now which brings it one step closer to perfection
  57. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is so **** cool, than i don’t even go to say more, just that keep the levels of quality and 343i failed to achieve bungie level of excellence of the OG halo games
  58. JohnnArmstrong
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    Halo 2 is a great advance on Combat Evolved, it expands the universe of the saga with new species, enemies and allies, it introduces the story of the Inquisitor very well and has much more lore than its predecessor. Sadly the ending feels incomplete and it's just making way for an even bigger story in Halo 3.
  59. Mrman69
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
  60. Ryousei29
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Ignore this, i just wrote this in all my reviews to have in somewhere a list of all cottent thats
    i've saw or played in my life. Just that, sorry if you see this and you are looking for something seious.
  61. 2002003
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Es un excelente juego pa mi gusto su historia y su multi, tal me gusta que fuese implementado pantalla divida y me metí mucha hora de mi vida y disfrute mucho ese juego y la música de inicio una obra de arte
  62. storygamer
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 is next to its predecessor one of the greatest FPS games ever released. The graphics are stunning, the game- and gunplay is terrific and the story is comparable to Hollywood blockbuster movies. The little too short campaign has an immense replay value and the multiplayer plays in the top shooter league. Halo 2 has everything but flaws! A must have!
  63. jjalleruzzo
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite FPS games of all time. Incredibly polished gameplay, and still plays great years later. Balanced gameplay, excellent multiplayer, and an enthralling story.
  64. Carna
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 is the perfect sequel. It improved everything that CE Offered and gave us the next level of halo games.
  65. ReDFloW
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Mi halo favorito. Lo mejor: sigue siendo su banda sonora y su gameplay. En mi opinión creo que su desarrollo de personajes mejoró mucho desde su primera entrega.

    Story: 9
    Characters: 9
    Gameplay: 10
    Graphics: 10
    Audio: 10
  66. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    ost: 9
    Characters: 10
  67. theoren
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Everything I could ask for in a first person shooter. My favourite in the series.
  68. CFMCritic
    May 16, 2021
    9
    I never fancied getting an Xbox console because there's no reason to but i have to admit the halo franchise is a very unique and special one. Halo 2 is quite a sequel itself, it kind of remined me of the godfather part II, just like that movie Halo 2 is a sequel that is superior to its predecessor but it's a bit messy and convoluted in its narrative. Halo 2 ia a perfect story-driven firstI never fancied getting an Xbox console because there's no reason to but i have to admit the halo franchise is a very unique and special one. Halo 2 is quite a sequel itself, it kind of remined me of the godfather part II, just like that movie Halo 2 is a sequel that is superior to its predecessor but it's a bit messy and convoluted in its narrative. Halo 2 ia a perfect story-driven first person shooter with expert writing and iconic characters. The cut-scenes are well-directed and the soundtrack is fabulous. The middle game in the legendary Halo trilogy is a must-play for every first person shooter fan out there.… Expand
  69. Diomarjimenez
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Sencillo 10/10 su modo de disparo sus mapas sus soundtracks el agregar al inquisidor fuen una excelente idea uy su soundtrack ❤
  70. makkusu1
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Сиквел к первому ЛУЧШЕМУ эксклюзиву от Microsoft! :D
  71. domisthabomb
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 came out when the franchise was fresh, innovative, and engaging. The campaign, written by none other than Joseph Staten, was what I believe to be its best aspect. It began immediately after the events of Halo Combat Evolved. Not only will you delve into the life of our beloved Master Cheif once again, but you will also do the same with the Arbiter for the very first time. You get toHalo 2 came out when the franchise was fresh, innovative, and engaging. The campaign, written by none other than Joseph Staten, was what I believe to be its best aspect. It began immediately after the events of Halo Combat Evolved. Not only will you delve into the life of our beloved Master Cheif once again, but you will also do the same with the Arbiter for the very first time. You get to play as the Arbiter for a good chunk of the game and see him go through a magnificent character arch, questioning the authority he was born to follow and eventually seeing through the lies of The Great Journey. All in all, one could see how passionate the Bungie team was in creating this game, and deserves its position as a staple in the history of First-Person-Shooters.… Expand
  72. Dom007
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Halo 2 was one of the games I grew up with.
    Story wise it's the best of the halo franchise alongside reach. It's full of brilliant moments.
    Combat wise it has dual wielding which is amazing and it feels more complex than Halo CE.
    In terms of level design it's more consistent than Halo CE but less consistent than Halo 3. There are some great missions in this game.
    Overall a masterpiece.
  73. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    OVERALL - 91%

    Gameplay - 9/10 Graphics (for time) - 8/10 Story - 9/10 Game Length - 7/10 Characters - 9/10 Level/Area Design - 7/10 Atmosphere - 7/10 Sound Effects - 7/10 Soundtrack - 7/10 Replay Value - 8/10 Improved upon the first Halo technically and massively increased the franchise. I really enjoyed Halo 2 but preferred the story and levels on Halo and preferred the    OVERALL - 91%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 7/10
    Characters - 9/10
    Level/Area Design - 7/10
    Atmosphere - 7/10
    Sound Effects - 7/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    Improved upon the first Halo technically and massively increased the franchise. I really enjoyed Halo 2 but preferred the story and levels on Halo and preferred the multiplayer of Halo 3.    … Expand
  74. HeroMan3000
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 came at the end of the generation, and the game was so advanced in its gameplay and story-telling that the original xbox (the most powerful game console back then) couldn't handle it, they had to cut a part of the game for the console to run it. That's how massive this game was.
  75. ibrahimkhan1234
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story in this games is so amazing the character development of the arbiter how he gets betrayed and how he reacts is just awsome just amazing… Expand
  76. da_one23
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This game was a wild rild so many funny xd lol moment's but also so many badass moments and the graphics on the remaster are mega drippy and the gameplay is halo the energy sword is so fun. I kinda like this game
  77. Uper
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    My favourite game and simply one of the best games of all time!

    Halo 2 is brilliant. Story is awesome and more well written. Game play is still fun to play, after all these years. More fun guns, more fun enemies. And finally the soundtrack ... the soundtrack is something special ... something you will still hear after the game is finished ... the soundtrack is just EXCELLENT! And    My favourite game and simply one of the best games of all time!

    Halo 2 is brilliant.
    Story is awesome and more well written.
    Game play is still fun to play, after all these years.
    More fun guns, more fun enemies.
    And finally the soundtrack ... the soundtrack is something special ... something you will still hear after the game is finished ... the soundtrack is just EXCELLENT!
    And multiplayer is one big fun thing!

    Masterpiece.    … Expand
  78. Meta_Critzz
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Probably my favorite war shooter multiplayer game. One of the best multiplayer games ever made.
  79. Axelelc0smic0
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    EL MEJOR JUEGO DE LA HISTORIA ALV, TREMENDA JOYA VAMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoODDD GODBOX
  80. junkykunky
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    My 2nd favourite Halo game after Halo CE. This game is a BANGER and I promise you it will bring fun experiences. The new weapons and maps really add to the original.
  81. SteinZero
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Como um fã dedicado da série Halo, Halo 2 foi um jogo que me deixou extasiado desde o momento em que comecei a jogar. Lançado em 2004, esse título superou minhas expectativas e se tornou um marco na história dos jogos de tiro em primeira pessoa.

    A continuação direta do primeiro jogo, Halo 2 expande e aprofunda ainda mais o universo de ficção científica que me cativou anteriormente. A    Como um fã dedicado da série Halo, Halo 2 foi um jogo que me deixou extasiado desde o momento em que comecei a jogar. Lançado em 2004, esse título superou minhas expectativas e se tornou um marco na história dos jogos de tiro em primeira pessoa.

    A continuação direta do primeiro jogo, Halo 2 expande e aprofunda ainda mais o universo de ficção científica que me cativou anteriormente. A narrativa continua a saga do Master Chief e do conflito entre humanos e Covenant, adicionando novos personagens, reviravoltas emocionantes e uma trama mais intrincada. A história envolvente me manteve preso ao jogo do início ao fim, ansioso para descobrir o que aconteceria a seguir.

    A jogabilidade de Halo 2 é simplesmente excepcional. Os controles são responsivos e aperfeiçoados em relação ao jogo anterior, proporcionando uma experiência ainda mais suave e satisfatória. O combate continua empolgante, com a adição de novas armas e a possibilidade de dual-wield (uso de duas armas simultaneamente), que acrescenta uma camada extra de estratégia e diversão às batalhas. Além disso, o jogo introduz o uso de veículos aéreos, como o icônico Banshee, e permite aos jogadores pilotarem os temíveis Scarabs, proporcionando momentos épicos de ação.

    O design dos níveis em Halo 2 é outro ponto alto do jogo. Os ambientes são visualmente deslumbrantes e variados, desde paisagens alienígenas até cenários urbanos futuristas. Os níveis são bem construídos e oferecem uma mistura equilibrada de desafios táticos e momentos de ação intensa. A jogabilidade é enriquecida pela adição de novos elementos, como a habilidade de usar um jetpack, permitindo uma maior verticalidade nas batalhas.    … Expand
  82. RTCWFAN
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    Halo 2 was a perfect successor for the overwhelming Combat Evolved. From campaign to multiplayer (local and online), everything is very polished. Not as groundbreaking as the first part, but still one of the best Xbox shooters. Overall rating: 9.4.
  83. RockFigo
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Un juego de disparos en primera persona excelente, 15 niveles y una duración muy buena, historia genial continuando la primera entrega, apartado gráfico descomunal, muy buena banda sonora, sin fallos, excelente jugabilidad y un multijugador pionero en consolas.
  84. J0hnnybuster
    Apr 17, 2021
    9
    Halo 2 is one of the most badass games of all time. It is possibly one of the best sequels to a videogame as it feels very new but also goes extremely well with the original. It was the first game that took on a movie-like style. Playing as the chief has never felt better

    The game also has a brilliant rock soundtrack that adds to the already amazing atmosphere. The level design is not    Halo 2 is one of the most badass games of all time. It is possibly one of the best sequels to a videogame as it feels very new but also goes extremely well with the original. It was the first game that took on a movie-like style. Playing as the chief has never felt better

    The game also has a brilliant rock soundtrack that adds to the already amazing atmosphere.

    The level design is not great, as most levels are on linear paths which was not impressive compared to halo ce.

    The legendary difficulty is also horrendously unfair and is only for people looking for a rage fest.

    The multiplayer is very fun and has amazing maps that have even been remade in later games and you can spend hours with your friends in it.

    Overall, this game is a must play.    … Expand
  85. Ale_Ackerman206
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    Compared to the first Halo, this game was disappointing as it had a choppy campaign and marketing that promised things that were not shown in the game in the end.
  86. ElRole
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitivamente GOD este juego es uno de los mejores que e jugado 30/10 y obra maestra… Expand
  87. Goodbadcritic45
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Halo 2 was a thrill ride from start to finish. I couldn't stop playing this thing.
    I was hooked so to the plot that i couldn't stop playing; it was like a thrilling novel told with vivid colors, beautiful scenery and fluid gameplay. Now halo 2's story is not perfect but how bungie handles different characters and plot lines is so fascinating. In 11 hours Bungie opened up a whole new side    Halo 2 was a thrill ride from start to finish. I couldn't stop playing this thing.
    I was hooked so to the plot that i couldn't stop playing; it was like a thrilling novel told with vivid colors, beautiful scenery and fluid gameplay. Now halo 2's story is not perfect but how bungie handles different characters and plot lines is so fascinating. In 11 hours Bungie opened up a whole new side of the Halo universe to me; something that i never thought i wanted but definitely needed. The gameplay felt a lot more balanced than combat evolved; the level design specifically. As i mentioned Bungie used RTS map design for Halo 1 and in some places it felt a bit off but Halo 2's level design is more like Half-Life 2. The graphics are gorgeous and the soundtrack is even better than the original game; for some reason Halo 2 is even more epic than the original Halo. The sandbox elements added to the gameplay simply makes it a lot more satisfying to play. The pacing in Halo 2 is a bit problematic though to so many cut content that happened during development. Halo 2 on normal is shorter than CE but on heroic and legendary you should prepare yourself for a 12 to 15 hour action-packed journey. After playing Halo 2, there were so many things that i wanted to be in the game; so many ideas were scratched but Halo 2 is still a a masterpiece of a game and in my opinion a more modern experience than combat evolved. I can say i enjoyed Halo 2 more than combat evolved but both games have their problems. In general Halo 2 is a superb sequel that is worth playing at least once.    … Expand
  88. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    There is one small feature that was added to Halo 2 that was awesome and that was, for the first time you could have duel weapons.
  89. dplatt45
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    I absolutely love Halo 2! Took everything from the first game and made it better. This is done by expanding multiplayer and making it feel faster, run smoother. Must own if you have an Xbox, be silly not to
  90. AlcoholicGoat
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Amazing campaign. Arbiter is the best character in the series. This was so ahead of its time in 2004
  91. TeemoTime
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Imagine making one of the best FPS campaigns ever and then doing it again. Despite some difficulty issues on Legendary, the campaign is a worthy successor to CE. Furthermore, it revolutionised online multiplayer as we know it, and set up the behemoth that would be 360 era Xbox Live. Of course, this game feels more responsive than CE while also carving out is own, more competitive identityImagine making one of the best FPS campaigns ever and then doing it again. Despite some difficulty issues on Legendary, the campaign is a worthy successor to CE. Furthermore, it revolutionised online multiplayer as we know it, and set up the behemoth that would be 360 era Xbox Live. Of course, this game feels more responsive than CE while also carving out is own, more competitive identity as it is known for today, with additions like the battle rifle and the mistake that was button combos, carving out it's eventual legacy.… Expand
  92. L3Fari0us
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    This review is tailored to people who are thinking about playing Halo 2 for the first time and as such will be subjected to today's standards.

    Halo 2 is for many the defacto Halo experience and I would have to agree. All the complaints I seemed to have with Halo: CE have been fixed in its sequel, which is even more surprising when you take into consideration that Bungie had to crunch a    This review is tailored to people who are thinking about playing Halo 2 for the first time and as such will be subjected to today's standards.

    Halo 2 is for many the defacto Halo experience and I would have to agree. All the complaints I seemed to have with Halo: CE have been fixed in its sequel, which is even more surprising when you take into consideration that Bungie had to crunch a lot to get the game done in time. Everyone knows the massive failure that was Halo 2's E3 demo, yet they prevailed.

    The combat stays intact, giving the player more weapons and the ability to dual handle guns, that while niche, contributes a lot to the power fantasy that Halo 2 desperately needs.
    The graphics, by today's standards, aren't the best, but there is a notable improvement from its prequel, undoubtedly pushing the hardware of the OG Xbox. The art style is still a classic and it feels distinct to Halo.
    The soundtrack is very well executed and there are some pieces that I'll never forget. The same can be said for the narrative. Halo 2 makes up in spades for the lack of narrative in Halo: CE. The story has various twists and from the moment the first cutscene starts, I was immediately hooked and taken aback because I wasn't expecting such a major shift in the way the game told its story. The game, in my eyes, delivered the best campaign out of every single entry in the franchise, that to this day, is still undefeated. Were it not for its controversial ending, the story would have been perfect.
    The mission design is a step up from Halo: CE (since you don't traverse around the same looking rooms for a whole level, now), however there are some sections that ask you to defend a single part of the map for a set amount of time, that sometimes drag longer than you'd like them to.
    To this day there are some glitches associated with multiplayer, that for some offered a new layer of skill gap, while to others, made the online experience less entertaining. To me, they aren't very important.

    Overall, Halo 2 is, without a doubt, the essence of what Halo is. In my eyes, it was the best one out of the original trilogy, which is funny, since it definitely was the worst one for Bungie, the developers, due to massive amounts of setbacks they faced.    … Expand
  93. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  94. Muslimano
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    my favourite halo, really good gameplay and campaign is the definition of perfection! made my childhood :)
  95. The_Senate
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The best Halo in the series. Amazing for it’s time, and still worth playing. 2004 was peak of fps.
  96. SpartanSCDO
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Halo is quite simply the closest thing we have ever experienced to a living, breathing alternate universe.
  97. Comunistaman
    Dec 8, 2021
    8
    Un juego muy divertido que aunque no envejeció a la perfección es muy disfrutable y adictivo sin contar su gran Lore y historia
  98. Johnspartan117
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ha sido el mejor juego de halo en toda la saga prácticamente he jugado casi todos los juegos de está gran franquicia y es una obra arte respecto a los juegos de los ultimos años halo 2 es y sera por siempre una obra de arte en todos los sentidos sí es una secuela pero era necesario y Bungie lo hizo muy bien , la historia, el diseño de niveles , es increíblemente genial eso si tambien partimos del hecho de que realmente hablando de la parte gráfica se ve genial incluso para su epoca , vi muchos comentarios de hate y de gente relativamente poco racional y podria decir que halo 2 no es unreal tournement en mucho mas que eso y por mucho el unico parecido sera en ser de la categoría de fps pero en niveles ,mapas multijugador , historia , graficos , banda sonora es muy bueno , efectos de sonido , enemigos , easter eggs, armas , vehículos , simplemente es perfecto y junto con muy buenas mecanicas , puedes pasar horas y horas repitiendo la campaña o jugar en el multijugador con mapas como encerrona o centro de nave, además la introducción de jugar con el inquisidor es tan geniales encanta simplemente halo 2 es perfecto… Expand
  99. Amir7scorpioN
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Halo CE was awesome and It set the settings for halo 2 to make its way to another level , halo 2 was more about story telling! it has the best story in halo franchise and will forever be in my mind as one of the greatest FPS games of all time.
  100. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    8
    Хороший шутер, но из за того как я горел в нём для меня он стал худшей частью, хоть и очень классной
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#1 Best Xbox Game of 2004
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
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#2 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

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95

Universal acclaim - based on 91 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 91
  3. Negative: 0 out of 91
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    100
    Microsoft and Bungie have created a gigantic bell that sounds like thunder and reverberates with a fury worthy of a gale-force hurricane. It's not perfect, but get in front of it, and wonderful things - wonderful destructive things - are bound to happen. [Dec 2004, p.72]
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  2. GMR Magazine
    100
    The digital surround sound is phenomenal (and the voice-acting peerless), and players with a good A/V system will enjoy hearing enemies approach from all sides due to the sharp positional sound.
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  3. Gamestyle
    100
    One of Halo 2 Online's best features - if not the best - is the statistics tracking system. [Online review]
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