Halo 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2394 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 167 out of 2394
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  1. Rodrixq1
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego es el juego con mas misiones y demasiado largas mucha diversión y catálogo extenso de armas
  2. Capitanupula
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This game is part if my childhood and everybody who has an xbox should play it
  3. NotaBot2
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    My favorite Halo game of all time, the gameplay still feels very good and the story is incredible. Oh and also the soundtrack rocks.
  4. Osbraikeet
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    The best chief in all halo games
  5. Wingsuit
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Arguably the best Halo in my opinion. It offers a lot of fun. It has an insane multiplayer depth and still holds up to this day
  6. Zilla_Freak
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfection. Halo 2 has aged very well, you will have a better time playing halo 2 than any other halo games… Expand
  7. cchenders40
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Halo two is maybe the best FPS of all time. It is a masterpiece without rival. The story is amazing especially with the Arbiter. The gameplay flawless. The world and worldbuilding/lore is expansive and engulfing. The religious commentary on blind faith is striking. The multiplayer endlessly addictive and so fun with friends. This is the Empire Strikes Back of FPS games.
  8. AdrianOst077
    Feb 6, 2023
    8
    Halo 2 is a really great sequel. Halo: Combat Evolved set a high bar when it released in 2001, 3 years later it exceeded the bar. A lot of positive changed were made in Halo 2: Shields recharge quicker, enemies (at least on normal difficulty) are easier and more fairer to fight, especially the flood. Lot of new fun weapons such as the Covenant Carbine or the Brute Shot. Speaking of Brutes,Halo 2 is a really great sequel. Halo: Combat Evolved set a high bar when it released in 2001, 3 years later it exceeded the bar. A lot of positive changed were made in Halo 2: Shields recharge quicker, enemies (at least on normal difficulty) are easier and more fairer to fight, especially the flood. Lot of new fun weapons such as the Covenant Carbine or the Brute Shot. Speaking of Brutes, as tough as the flood were in the previous game, the brutes take the cake in this game but they're nowhere near as bad and annoying as the flood were in Combat Evolved. Mission design and the story blows Combat Evolved out of the water. Halo 2 allows the player to play from the perspective of Master Chief, a spartan, and now as The Arbiter, part of the Covenant. This feature alone is what makes Halo 2 one of my favourite games in the franchise, I loved playing as The Arbiter and following the story of the elites. Overall, the single-player experience was really really good and I recommend playing this game if you have played Combat Evolved.

    Halo 2 also introduced the first matchmaking online servers through Xbox Live, something Combat Evolved didn't implement in time. Co-op split-screen is still available and it's a nice feature being able to choose between playing as a Spartan or an Elite in multiplayer. Unfortunately, Xbox Live servers were shut down by the time I got around to playing this game :(    … Expand
  9. Gotthosue3
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    The absolutely best halo game hands down. I love the parallel story line and the music should be illegal it’s so good. This is how you tell a story
  10. Dudeman15
    May 5, 2022
    9
    Played it with the MCC. Took everything Halo 1 did and put it to the next level. Aged well, is still fun. Play this with your best friends. The remastered is astonishing. Cool fun.
  11. Cadafinn
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Una verdadera obra maestra: El soundtrack, Los personajes, Su jugabilidad, El inquisidor ahora es personaje jugable, Es uno de los mejores franquicias que han creado bungie y Microsoft. Es una verdadera lastima que bungie haya abandonado no saben lo que me han dolido que hayan dejado a halo.
  12. PhaseFunnyGuy
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This is my favourite game of all time :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  13. LostError
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A master-class in multiplayer game design that puts all modern Halo games to shame.

    Featuring the best dual wielding weapons in any video game, ever.

    Combat feels fun, rewarding and balanced. With a killer soundtrack.

    Easily one of the best shooters in history.
  14. Netherghul
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Greatest Shooter ever made. I wont waste my time saying much else. Except that I have to for the word count.
  15. GamerDadIsBad
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    My favorite in the Halo series especially multiplayer.

    Dual needlers dominated!

    Still play this with the nephew on The Master Chief Collection.
  16. neomoonsevin
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    Another awesome title I had this day one and I liked it halo is a great franchise dispite all the bad negativity with the franchise through it all there still rumbling in 2023
  17. ProbablyNick
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Halo 2 is the perfect sequel to Halo Combat Evolved, nearly every aspect of the game has been improved, easily the best shooter of 2004.
  18. Jabbawockee
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    This game, like the original, is responsible for shaping most of my childhood. This game iterates on the Halo formula to create a truly special experiences entirely distinct from the first, introduction of elements like the brutes, the arbiter and dual-wielding became fan favorite inclusions for many games to come. A worthy successor the original that in some way surpassed it, but viewingThis game, like the original, is responsible for shaping most of my childhood. This game iterates on the Halo formula to create a truly special experiences entirely distinct from the first, introduction of elements like the brutes, the arbiter and dual-wielding became fan favorite inclusions for many games to come. A worthy successor the original that in some way surpassed it, but viewing the Bungie trilogy as a package, this is the game that hammered home the point that Halo was here to stay.… Expand
  19. trinovatic
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    No se si es mi favorito o no pero que maravilla, una gran mejoría en la campaña a comparación de la primera entrega y el online fue de los pilares de xbox live en ese tiempo.
  20. DinboNomad2z2
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Playing Halo Infinite and how horrible it has gotten made me respect the OGs.
  21. x1CHIEF8x
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    even tho I like the first halo more but this game is nothing short then a masterpiece great campaign and even greater multiplayer
  22. LuanAmorim
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    Halo 2 - não tem muito oque dizer já que ele melhora quase tudo em relação ao primeiro. A história é melhor; a ambientação está incrível; o jogo continua desafiador; a jogabilidade é melhor e conta com novas mecânicas incríveis; os gráficos são bons para a época; a trilha sonora e a dublagem melhoraram muito também; tem maior variedade de armas e inimigos; o protagonista e os personagensHalo 2 - não tem muito oque dizer já que ele melhora quase tudo em relação ao primeiro. A história é melhor; a ambientação está incrível; o jogo continua desafiador; a jogabilidade é melhor e conta com novas mecânicas incríveis; os gráficos são bons para a época; a trilha sonora e a dublagem melhoraram muito também; tem maior variedade de armas e inimigos; o protagonista e os personagens estão bem mais cativantes. As únicas coisas que me incomodaram mesmo foi: o fato de não ter legendas in game, só tem legendas em cutscenes o que é bem ruim e tem alguns cenários que são bem claustrofóbicos, algo que me incomodou em vários momentos. Mas sem dúvidas é um jogo ESPETACULAR merece o selo "Must Play"!… Expand
  23. Lordbit4735
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    este juego es una obra de arte en todos los sentidos, excelente historia, jugabilidad, el online de lo mejor en años.
  24. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  25. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Halo returns in this bigger, bolder adventure set during the Covenant invasion of Earth, More weapons including a new dual wield system, more vehicles, spectacular set pieces and an enhanced multiplayer makes for the best game on the Xbox, bar none.
  26. Parrabam
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es de los mejores titulos de Halo y de los FPS en general, la historia es de las mejores, y con la integración de jugar como uno de los enemigos y descubrir lo que pasa del otro lado de la guerra y sin quitarle protagonismo al Jefe Maestro es increible. Las armas y vehiculos estan bien balanceados y dan la oportunidad de usar todo.
    El Multijugador es de los mejores, ahora se puede jugar como uno de los elites y personalizar los colores y los emblemas, con modos y mapas variados, y con la oportunidad de jugar online.    … Expand
  27. DontBeAJinx
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    HALO 2 was about as good as Halo CE... nothing much to hate about it. currently playing Halo 3
  28. ZackH25
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    This game has amazing story, amazing combat and great level design. Very smart giving us two perspectives of the Masterchief and the Arbiter. The multiplayer was also amazing for its time as well. The only flaw I see with this game is the fact the legendary mode is a bit broken as the enemies have way too much health and can one hit you- Second weakest entity in the game.
  29. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 5, 2023
    10
    The game that made Xbox Live into what it is today with the online. A worthy sequel to an amazing game with a better story, GREAT multiplayer as online multiplayer had just started two years ago at the time, and overall, an even better sequel to an amazing game.
  30. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    O jogo pega tudo que era bom no primeiro e melhora, Halo 2 é incrível, uma obra de arte que deve ser apreciada por todos, história excelente, gameplay excelente, personagens excelentes, definitivamente um jogo memorável.
  31. Samwisethesmall
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    Brilliant. The first level is one of the best set pieces i've played in all games. Great game to play with a friend.
  32. Clovermp4
    May 11, 2023
    10
    I don’t have many memories from this game. But i remember when I was addicted to play it with my siblings. Kinda miss them
  33. blakee_1999
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    probably one of the best games I've ever played everything about this game is literally perfect.
  34. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    What is there to say? One of the best singleplayer and multiplayer FPS games ever. Took everything great about 1 and improved it. Too many memorable campaign moments to count. Cliffhanger ending is a bummer but the rest of the game is so good it doesn't matter. Iconic for so many reasons.
  35. Danteinfierno14
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Emocionante y explosivo de principio a fin. A pesar de las.quejas por la introducción de la campaña del inquisidor. Este es sin duda uno de los mejores personajes de la saga. Lo mejor del juego son las Boss fights
  36. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    The game that launched online console shooters nearly two decades ago still holds up today. Not only does it have the amazing multiplayer that popularized Xbox Live, but it delivers one of the greatest stories in gaming.
  37. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    This is the pinnacle of Halo. Amazing campaign, multiplayer, and took Halo to even further heights.
  38. campack
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    El primer juego que sentí una historía sólida y envolvente, con mucho que pensar y descubrir siendo un juego de acción en primera persona. Perfecta continuación de un clásico. Una ambicioso juego adelantado a su época que da más detalles a las motivaciones no solamente de tu personaje, si no de sus enemigos.
  39. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! halo
  40. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo 2 is the best Halo game, and is easily the best game in history. The multiplayer was VERY good, and at the time, everyone would learn the button combos, which was a lot of fun, and the maps were incredible, and to this day, my friends have game nights playing Halo 2 multiplayer the most in MCC. But that doesn't even hail to just how AMAZING the campaign was. The campaign is perfect. There is literally nothing wrong with the campaign. Yes the sniper jackals were bad in legendary mode, but Heroic is the way the game was meant to be played anyways, and the dialogue of this campaign is undefeatable. The switching between playing as the Arbiter and the MasterChief is mind blowing story writing. The introduction of XBOX LIVE in this game was SOOOO good. Absoutely the best game in history.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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Metascore
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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