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. 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
  2. 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
  3. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! halo
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    this game is good but not as good as the first or third ones. that beind said it is definitely better than forespoken
  7. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    This is the pinnacle of Halo. Amazing campaign, multiplayer, and took Halo to even further heights.
  8. DontBeAJinx
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    HALO 2 was about as good as Halo CE... nothing much to hate about it. currently playing Halo 3
  9. 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.
  10. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    The greatest Multiplayer game of all time, 1 and 2 are simultaneous and for me almost a singular experience. Loved this game, everything has already been said, but it is for sure in my top five games of all time.
  11. 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.
  12. DinboNomad2z2
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Playing Halo Infinite and how horrible it has gotten made me respect the OGs.
  13. 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
  14. blakee_1999
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    probably one of the best games I've ever played everything about this game is literally perfect.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. bramchvh
    Feb 10, 2023
    4
    The most overrated game of all time. This game does nothing new to add to what the first game apart from the Arbiter who was a fun character to play as. Apart from that The game is very boring and the physics are horrible I found myself falling of the map a lot more than I normally do. The music is the exact same as in Halo CE and becomes extremely repetitive.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. NAYKEN
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    How can a disgraceful game be a masterpiece by a company with almost no gaming experience. The answer to Halo 2 is let's get into the review. Actually there are no incredible things to say, there is a game that came out as a result of fixing everything that was bad in the previous game. What was this bad thing? reasons ? Mechanics, section designs and repetitive gameplay. First of all,How can a disgraceful game be a masterpiece by a company with almost no gaming experience. The answer to Halo 2 is let's get into the review. Actually there are no incredible things to say, there is a game that came out as a result of fixing everything that was bad in the previous game. What was this bad thing? reasons ? Mechanics, section designs and repetitive gameplay. First of all, let's start with the mechanics and gameplay. The game is still limited to using a maximum of two weapons, and this is the basis of the game, especially the company prefers this design, but this time, too many weapons have been added to the game and they are all different and effective. This is where the section designs come into play. Unlike the previous game, we see a large and detailed map, not a closed box anymore. This map affects the gameplay incredibly with different sections and detailed designs until the end of the game. The weapons and vehicles you use are in harmony with the section designs, and everything in the game including the music. Unlike the previous game, Halo 2 is really a competitor to the FPS games we call masterpieces. Undreal gold, Quake 2, even almost half life 2 game is not as good as Half life 2 in certain aspects. Actually, what I want to talk about is not important. there is one more issue Multiplayer.O Since yun did everything very well, it is very effective in Multiplayer gameplay, even at a level that can continue to be played even for many years. Unreal tournament 2004 looks like a great competitor. As for the result, we have a game that can be one of the best games ever, if a little more effort is made. As for the grade 94/100… Expand
  30. 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.
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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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