Halo 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2394 Ratings

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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.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. Torment3837
    Jul 12, 2021
    7
    While Halo 2 did improve some of the stuff from Combat Evolved and avoided the same gameplay mistakes like unbalanced weapons or repetitive level design; Halo 2 has its own kind of flaws. The multiplayer shines the most, it's slick, fun and various. The maps are memorable and so fun to play, the gameplay is a lot more balanced than the first game. Gameplay modes are great too and myWhile Halo 2 did improve some of the stuff from Combat Evolved and avoided the same gameplay mistakes like unbalanced weapons or repetitive level design; Halo 2 has its own kind of flaws. The multiplayer shines the most, it's slick, fun and various. The maps are memorable and so fun to play, the gameplay is a lot more balanced than the first game. Gameplay modes are great too and my favorite one is Zombies.
    Halo 2 had a somewhat disjointed campaign that felt rushed in every scene and moment but it did the job really well, but for me Halo 2's single greatest aspect is its fantastic multiplayer.    … Expand
  36. 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.
  37. MrPhoto
    Sep 30, 2021
    0
    We are witnessing a revolution in storytelling and gameplay. The game is very epic and exciting and you will definitely be immersed in the game world
  38. 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
  39. HeroicAge616
    Oct 25, 2021
    5
    Halo 2 struggles to recapture what made its predecessor great in terms of level and weapon design, but advances the Halo universe in creative and fun ways narratively.
  40. AlcoholicGoat
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Amazing campaign. Arbiter is the best character in the series. This was so ahead of its time in 2004
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. Muslimano
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    my favourite halo, really good gameplay and campaign is the definition of perfection! made my childhood :)
  45. ElCosmoXD
    Nov 25, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a good game but sometimes the gameplay is just stressful and the end of the story doesn't end the game at all.… Expand
  46. 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.
  47. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    6
    Nonsense story, weakest of the mainline Halo games. Multiplayer isn't my bag so can't comment on that
  48. SpartanSCDO
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Halo is quite simply the closest thing we have ever experienced to a living, breathing alternate universe.
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. Rodrixq1
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego es el juego con mas misiones y demasiado largas mucha diversión y catálogo extenso de armas
  54. Capitanupula
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This game is part if my childhood and everybody who has an xbox should play it
  55. 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.
  56. Osbraikeet
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    The best chief in all halo games
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. PhaseFunnyGuy
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This is my favourite game of all time :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. Rai-N
    Jun 29, 2022
    7
    Story was great. I loved how they gave us more info on the the Covenant and how I got to play as the Arbiter. The level design was good. With snow areas, grassy areas, and levels that are on space ships, there is a great variety.
  72. 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.
  73. DinboNomad2z2
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Playing Halo Infinite and how horrible it has gotten made me respect the OGs.
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. DontBeAJinx
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    HALO 2 was about as good as Halo CE... nothing much to hate about it. currently playing Halo 3
  81. 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.
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. blakee_1999
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    probably one of the best games I've ever played everything about this game is literally perfect.
  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    This is the pinnacle of Halo. Amazing campaign, multiplayer, and took Halo to even further heights.
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! halo
  95. 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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#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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