Halo 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2394 Ratings

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  1. RuthlessMan82
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 doesn't have the flawless gameplay of Halo CE but it's story is one of the best in the fps genre.
  2. 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
  3. GrownT839
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    I finished Halo 2 in one sitting with my brother, it took us 12 hours to finish the game. But after we finished it, we both said "i love it! ". Halo 2 is truly one of the very rare sequels that did so many things better.
  4. Poorman3
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 Refined CE's formula and gave us a perfect sequel, the game may seem short on coop but when you play on heroic or legendary, it will take twice of your time, because how challenging the Gameplay is. What can i say about the story? Well it's perfect.
  5. Hydroman220
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Halo 2's story is just enough for you to buy this game, this game understood how to handle deep character arcs and story-telling, the narration in halo 2 is perfect, the Gameplay lacks some of the novelty of halo ce but it is still so fluid and flexible.
  6. Hayaow93
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 is probably the greatest original xbox exclusive, it had everything, a perfect and a meaningful story, complex character arcs, a revolutionary online multiplayer... My only problem with this game is the ending.
  7. DancerofBorel
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Halo 2 may not be as great as CE, But man, this game is really great, from its story, dialog, character arcs to its action packed gameplay and brilliant sand box elements.
  8. 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
  9. EnYadir43
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Halo 2 is probably the second most important game in the franchise and one of the most influential games in the industry, the game's multiplayer just pushed the industry forward, it was the first time that a shooter had such an emotional and an amazing story, the sandbox elements where unbelievable for the time.
  10. Tte93
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Halo 2 is a sequel to care about, it pushed the industry forward in many levels, the story-telling simply added so many aspects to the stories a game could tell. The Gameplay and sanbox elements represent the modern shooters.
  11. BikerNotes863
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Halo 2 brought so many new things to the table, say anything you want to say about halo 2, you can't say it didn't felt fresh and with its thought-provoking and deep story, halo 2 proved shooters can be deep and fun at the same time.
  12. RocketManDD75
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Aw Man, how Halo 2 managed to be this good is a mystery, how bungie managed to create a sequel as epic as Halo 2 is so unbelievable, there was so much hype around this game back in 2004 and the amount of pressure that was on bungie was alot. They didn't want to ruin Halo Brand or disappoint the fanbase either but you know what they did? They gave us the best sequel ever made.
  13. ChipsAreGood
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing sequel from an amazing game, more weapons, more enemie types, more vehicules, great story and a better gameplay with the introduction of dual wielding.
  14. 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
  15. Meta_Critzz
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Probably my favorite war shooter multiplayer game. One of the best multiplayer games ever made.
  16. Axelelc0smic0
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    EL MEJOR JUEGO DE LA HISTORIA ALV, TREMENDA JOYA VAMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoODDD GODBOX
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. tatsatvats
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    dear humanity ,we regret being alien bastards
    we regret comin to earth,
    and we most definitely regret the corpse just blew our raggedy ass feet
  24. 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
  25. Muslimano
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    my favourite halo, really good gameplay and campaign is the definition of perfection! made my childhood :)
  26. 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.
  27. SpartanSCDO
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Halo is quite simply the closest thing we have ever experienced to a living, breathing alternate universe.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. Rodrixq1
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego es el juego con mas misiones y demasiado largas mucha diversión y catálogo extenso de armas
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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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