Halo 2 (Xbox)

...HA-LO THERE The original Halo was an early Xbox game created by Bungie studios, a Microsoft owned and suitably 'right-on' development house. With Microsoft struggling to establish its new console in the Sony-controlled marketplace, Halo created a name for itself and Xbox on the basis it was an extremely good sci-fi FPS (First Person [Perspective] Shooter). Multiple millions of copies later, and the inevitable sequel was released in November 2004. ...
...big on sci-fi, so the Halo story bypassed me to a large degree. However, there is a fairly solid and credible story arc permeating all the action, and it all ties in nicely to the gameplay. So nicely in fact, that there is a Halo movie in the making; alas as with most game-o-movies it will likely be crap. Much of the back-story draws from 'best in class' examples from the movies yet this is really no bad thing. Starting with the cliché; the Human ...

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...I first experienced the original Halo a few years ago and found it to be one of the most fun ways of sitting on your backside for hours on end wasting your life away. When due to a bit of a windfall I found myself with a bit of loose change in the bank, I decided to invest in an X-Box and reacquaint myself with Halo, this time in is sequel form Halo 2, and Im glad I did. For the uninitiated Halo is a first person shoot-em up. In non-gamer speak that ...
...Medal of Honour and Doom, Halo 2 is a futuristic version of the idea, think of Starship Troopers as a mainly solo affair and you are not far from the mark. DON'T FIRE UNTIL YOU SEE THE WHITES OF THEIR EYES, IF THEY HAVE THEIR BACKS TO US THEN WE ARE IN TROUBLE! Last time around you played Master Chief the one man killing machine that defends humanity against the evil covenant, and he is still the starting point for the game. You have to act out ...

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...much everyone has heard of Halo 2 by now. It is at the pinnacle of console games. It has a brilliant mix of shooting, fighting and driving action in a brilliant array of well designed levels although the ending to the campaign is rather abrupt. Apart from the 15 campaign levels there is multiplayer, system link and xbox live play. Xbox live is where Halo 2 comes into it's own. There is a number of different game types such as slayer and oddball amongst ...
...360 has many online games Halo 2 is still the most popular online game, recently two new multiplayer maps have been released by Bungie to add to the load Bungie has given Halo 2 players and the ones that are already on the disk. In total there is 15 different missions, between each mission there is some wonderful little cut scenes which tell you how the story unfolds very nicely. You play as Master Chief in most levels but sometimes you play as ...

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...original essentially made the XBox, Halo 2 was released. last November marked it's release, for which I was waiting to pick up the Limited Edition version of the game. Essentially this is the same Halo 2 as everyone else bought, except in a metal tin with a bonus DVD concerned with the making of the game. Personally, I also got a free poster and strategy guide for my extra money, and I don't regret shelling out the extra cash. For those unaware, ...
...and stuck it in a Halo 2 box and expected it to sell bucketloads,the makers, Bungie, instead opted to bide their time and really let expectations, and in turn hype, for their sequel build up. The story of the game really cannot be delved into too deeply without giving away a lot of details. But a brief synopsis is that the alien alliance known as the Covenant has found another Halo, and they are once again set on switching it on to destroy everything. ...

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...now), he introduced me to Halo last year, as a relative Luddite I soon dismissed it and attempted to put up with his insistence on playing. But gradually I noticed minute changes in my attitude towards the game, before one day I found myself hooked. I would call him tell him to come around with the x-box just so I could get my fix. At the time I was working for x-box returns department so everyday I would have to lug around hundreds of devices, of ...
...at work that a second Halo would soon be emerging (apparently this was common knowledge to those in the know) and I was mildly excited by the idea. But with no x-box and no ambition to buy one, the joy was tenuous. The games release date was delayed and delayed and delayed, my friend was becoming far more frustrated, and little did I know but this irritation was contagious. Finally one magic day he came to see me with a ticket in his hands and an ...

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...in less than 2 month's. Halo 2 is an unbelievable shoot them up game that has won over the hearts of children and grown adults all over the world. On this addition of the halo series you can play two-player on campaign mode yet I haven't tried it yet so I can't comment on that experience. In this games campaign mode you control Spartan 117 otherwise known as master chief on his quest to save the human race from the alien force of the covenant who ...
...covenant elite (one of the higher ranks in the covenant's army, ranked by there armour colour)but I cannot remember his name. Here is my break down of the covenant units Grunts: The basic infantry units of the covenant, Grunts are dangerous in groups but present little threat individually. Short, stocky, and relatively slow, they will often panic when faced with superior forces. However, if they are being led by a elite, they will stand and fight. ...

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The story continues, in this second installment of the classic Xbox game. I loved the first Halo, played it to death, then played it again on the next difficulty up. I got to know all the levels, like the back of my hand. I think this is the best first person shooter I ever played. I’d been eagerly awaiting the delayed release of this game, but held off the initial urges to rush out and buy it, as I don’t believe in paying the max retail price. ...
...settled, and this game will fall into a reasonable price range that I don’t mind paying, (cos I’m a tight git!).Managed to borrow this copy from a good mate of mine, but will buy for myself to keep. After the game loads up, The Master Chief, (your character) is taken through the same set up as in the first game, to get you used to the control set up, and preferences in the way you want to control him, this is important as the control must become ...

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Halo 2 has been said to be "the best game avalible" on the market and Bungie and Microsoft have produced a game that transcends what has passed before. Halo 2 is a truly exceptional game, something that is agreed on by many, many people. With the success of the original to build upon Halo 2 had a lot to live up to and it was feared that the second game in the series would not be nearly as good or as satisfying as the first. Not only is Halo 2 a ...
...aliens on the ring-world of Halo have returned so veterans of the original game have nothing to fear about loosing their beloved weapons from the original game. Sadly however the pistol and the assult rifle did not make the transistion to the second game for reasons for balance; it was believed by the Bungie team that the pistol was overpowered and the assult rifle underpowered. As a result these weapons have been cut from the final edition of the ...

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...OVERVIEW --- The first Halo game for the XBOX was a massive success and a flagship title for the console. Since then no other shooter has surpassed it (on the Xbox that is). With Halo 2 you have a really good single player (although not as good as Half Life 2 of course) and Xbox live multiplayer functions too. It has been a long time waiting, but luckily it’s been worth it. --- GRAPHICS/SOUND --- The new Halo game has a completely new graphics ...
...was a high standard already), Halo 2 builds less on updating the controls, but concentrates more on the storyline which is definitely an improvement over Halo 1 (as I mentioned early it’s still no Half-Life 2 beater). Not to spoil the plot, the basic premise is Earth is under attack from aliens and you've got to defend, not too complex then. --- MULTIPLAYER --- This is where it really shines. Halo 2 can now take advantage of the fully operational ...

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Halo 2 is officially (well not really) THE BEST GAME EVER. I was a big Halo 1 fan and was looking forward to Halo 2 sooooooooooo much. i purchased it the day it came out. At first i played single player but then i realised how bloody amazing the online is. Here is a review on each bit of the BEST GAME EVER: General: Halo 2 is a fist person shooter with single and multiplayer options. It is the sequel to the best game. Halo 1 was the first game ...
...gameplay: This is like Halo 1 but with very nice extras like my favorite thing: The covenant energy sword. You can lunge and an enemy from a few metres and its a one hit kill. AMAZING. Unlike in Halo 1 the levels aren't so repetitive. In Halo 1 i got lost becasue everything looked the same. I thought i was going backwards sometimes. The layout of levels are much better. Vechiles are used much more than in Halo 1 with the banshee used to most. There ...

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The original Halo was a true revelation in first-person console shooters. It was one of the main reasons for the Xbox's success soon after release, and it set the bar for all similar games to follow. It's mix of a sinister plot, frantic action and wonderful artificial intelligence made it an experience that couldn't be matched. So, how would Bungie improve on it? Was it even possible to do so? The answer is yes, a truly marvellous game has, somehow, ...
...even the toughest opponents… Halo 2's multiplayer game mode is easily the best multiplayer experience yet seen from a console game. Nothing beats the feeling of filling a real-life opponent with bullets or plasma, and this is why Xbox LIVE had to be included in the game. You can now go online and shoot down the world in a variety of gametypes, and using the new matchmaking system, you're almost guaranteed to get a game against people of a similar ...

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...after many months of anticipation halo 2 was released last november, and was greeted by gamers with open arms. This is due to it being the sequel to the iconic halo, which had already established an enormous fanbase of dedicated followers to the series. So there was a little pressure on bungie to say the least. Well, they did a fantastic job with halo 2. I'll say it right away, though. It's not as much fun to play as halo was. I can't really put ...
...generation of consoles. What halo 2 does is takes halo and improves on almost all aspects of it. You have more vehicles, more maps, online play, new gameplay elements, better graphics, as well as other improvements. Let me start with the graphics. Considering the scope of the levels, they are beautiful. Not as perfect as someother games, but taking into account the amount of action on screen and a solid framerate, it's pretty miraculous how nice ...

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THE GAME Halo 2 the sequal to one of the greatest FPS (first person shooter) was long awaited by the fans and in the pre orders alone microsoft managed to rake in 1.5 million ! making this one of the best selling games before its even out! ok so the campaign of halo 2 isnt much different from the first one you find yourself in similar places and of course fighting against the same enemies because thats the storyline, however there are some differences ...
...speed. compared to the first halo which was all run in guns blazing and hope you survive, halo 2 however seems more tactical if you dont plan out your attacks theres no way that you will come out alive and even if you do you will find yourself running low on ammuniton to even think about another battle. Like most fans i was in dire shock and almost fell into a comer when i finished it and there was this huge cliff hanger, but i must say i was quite ...

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In my personal opinion, Halo 2 is one of the best games I have played to date, however the experience of this game depends greatly on the person playing it. Many of my friends absolutely love the game however a few do not like playing it. However I do feel this game is not just for the hardcore gamer, it can be enjoyed by a wide range of people from playing a fun shooting game with your mates to mastering the game online and working your way up ...
...Xbox game, the graphics on Halo " are some of the best on the original Xbox. The engine of the game is extremely well made and even though the graphics are not Playstation 3 quality, the engine of the game makes you not care. Sound: In-game sound is outstanding, it never fails to amaze. Each weapon has its own unique firing sound and in game music during the campaign mode of the game is extremely well fitted to the gameplay. Game Modes: Campaign ...

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...spent so many hours playing Halo 2 with friends. There are endless numbers of features on this game to make it one of the best online experiences to date. After you've masterd the campaign, the next step is to challenge other players around the world in intense, action packed and stragicly frenzic game modes. Ranging from frantic free for all action to multiple number of team games involving objectives to be completed within time limits await you ...
...CTF (capture the flag: stealing the opponents flag and returning it home for victory), Assault (plant the bomb in the enemy's base!) Oddball (hold the oddball for the longest cumulative time to win!) Team slayer (first to 50 kills wins!) and many, many more including King of the hill, Rumble slayer, juggernaught and many more varients. Xbox live comes with a complete friends list of up to 100 players of your choice, from which you can send each other ...

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