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. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. Mrman69
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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!
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    ost: 9
    Characters: 10
  13. theoren
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Everything I could ask for in a first person shooter. My favourite in the series.
  14. 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
  15. 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 ❤
  16. makkusu1
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Сиквел к первому ЛУЧШЕМУ эксклюзиву от Microsoft! :D
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. Harlew
    Apr 12, 2022
    5
    I have tried to love this game over the years so much. Throughout the past 10 years I have probably played through the whole series about 5 times and Halo 2 has always stood out to me as the weakest (other than 5). First of all the guns do not feel powerful at all and it doesn't have the same feeling heavy hitters as the first game like the godly pistol and shotgun. Furthermore, the levelI have tried to love this game over the years so much. Throughout the past 10 years I have probably played through the whole series about 5 times and Halo 2 has always stood out to me as the weakest (other than 5). First of all the guns do not feel powerful at all and it doesn't have the same feeling heavy hitters as the first game like the godly pistol and shotgun. Furthermore, the level design just isn't for me there are so many long corridors just full of enemies that will completely shred you if you don't play perfectly on heroic of legendary not to mention the jackal snipers. The landscapes are just so much more boring with no open levels that allow you to explore like in Combat Evolved or Halo 3 which severely hurt its enjoyment. Most of the game is you just standing in grey corridors as you shred through super aggressive flood that two shot you in endless waves. There is only one redeeming quality and that is the brilliant story which is probably one of my favourite in the series, seeing the war from the Covenants perspective was very exciting and seeing how there culture thrives on lies and the reasons for their actions completely changed the world of Halo and gave us brilliant World Building. In conclusion this is definitely just one that isn't for me because everyone else seems to like it, but I just do not understand why.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Meta_Critzz
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Probably my favorite war shooter multiplayer game. One of the best multiplayer games ever made.
  26. Axelelc0smic0
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    EL MEJOR JUEGO DE LA HISTORIA ALV, TREMENDA JOYA VAMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoODDD GODBOX
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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