Halo 2 for Windows
4.05 (20 reviews)
The defeat of the Covenant in the first Halo game was only a temporary victory, as the alien attackers have renewed their mission to wipe out all of humanity. Despite the human military force's and Master Chief's efforts, the Covenant have breeched the Earth's defenses and have left its inhabitants in a dismal situation. In the midst of desperation, players assume the role of Master Chief and l...
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Product Description
The defeat of the Covenant in the first Halo game was only a temporary victory, as the alien attackers have renewed their mission to wipe out all of humanity. Despite the human military force's and Master Chief's efforts, the Covenant have breeched the Earth's defenses and have left its inhabitants in a dismal situation. In the midst of desperation, players assume the role of Master Chief and lead the resistance against the Covenant to save the people of Earth from a gruesome demise. The long-awaited PC version of Bungie's FPS, Halo 2 offers the full single-player campaign and multiplayer maps of the original Xbox version, with the addition of the content in the Multiplayer Map Pack as well as a tool for building and customizing levels. The game requires Windows Vista.
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Product Reviews
The sequel is as good as the first!
from
nucleardesolat on
Sunday, February 27, 2011
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Sequel to the best game ever !
Review: How is this possible? A sequel being as good as the prequel. Wow! The graphics for Halo 2 have had a...
Is Halo 2 the best game? Or the worst? You decide
from
wjusting on
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Very fun, good shooting, good game features, cool setting and story scene, nice weapons
Cons:
Not a huge selection of weapons, not the best graphics
Review: Halo 2 is a challenging and graphic game. It is a game based in the future, you are marine fighting...
get your girl what she really wants this chirstmas, a tank
from
tommy_lop on
Friday, September 05, 2008
4.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Wide screen graphics, more weapons and better stage design
Cons:
cliff hanger ending
Bottom Line: more aliens to blow up oh boy.
Review: I got Halo 2 last month when I bought FF4 and Fight Night. It was at the bottom of the pile and I ju...
Halo 2: Like old coffee ... simply stale
from
theuerkorn on
Monday, October 29, 2007
2.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Finally available for PC, new map editor
Cons:
Low quality graphics, plain dumb AI, repetitive gameplay, price, Vista only
Bottom Line: Set the hype aside and what's left is a mediocre game with outdated graphics and lame SP, but somewhat fun MP.
Review: Microsoft has been controversial, yet successful, in the release of two extremely hyped products: Wi...
If You Are A Concerned Parent...
from
concernedmom0 on
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Xbox Live, Multiplayer
Cons:
Becomes slightly boring after a while
Review: I let my son buy Halo 2 without even thinking about it. It was fine and he had fun and was satisfied...
For the motion sick
from
akuji on
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
the multi player game play has made me ignore my nausea.
Cons:
Sadly, I can't play this game as much as I would like.
Bottom Line: The multi player aspects of this game might make me sick, but at times I cant resist
Review: This review is aimed for those who are like me and suffer from motion sickness on some video games,...
Best FPS Ever
from
shamoke on
Friday, March 23, 2007
5.0 / 5.0
Bottom Line: You have not played a First Person Shooter game until you have played Halo.
Review: Halo 2 is the best first person shooter game that I have ever played in my entire life! Truly specta...
Halo 2. mhmm...
from
tim_skold on
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
4.0 / 5.0
Pros:
New weapons, Dual Wielding, new vehicles, Multiplayer
Cons:
slower gameplay feel, unoriginal story, some weapons were taken out/ nerfed.
Bottom Line: An ok sequel to an ok game.
Review: Halo 2, the sequel to the most anticipated game of it's time. It had alot going against it. It was e...
Halo 2
from
jsdukeboy08 on
Thursday, October 05, 2006
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Awesome graphics along with a great xbox live experience.
Cons:
Short story line. I could beat it in one day if I wanted to.
Bottom Line: I highly recommend this game because it is a very good way to spend time. You can spend literally hours and hours in front of the tv playing it.
Review: Halo 2 is the ultimate first person shooter game. I have never played any game that has mastered fir...
The Rare Sequel That Won't Disappoint
from
nshapter on
Thursday, August 10, 2006
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
new weapons, vehicles, tactics, storyline. not quite the same old game, but close enough
Cons:
new elements require some practice. not quite the same old game, but maybe too close
Bottom Line: Every aspect of Halo 2 is executed masterfully. If you own an X-box you must have this game. Definitely in the top 10 for the system.
Review: Defend Earth and take the battle to the enemy as the Master Chief, the last remaining Spartan supers...
Another chapter, another leaving you wanting more
from
timmy_no7 on
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
more maps in multiplayer, dual-wielding ability, better AI, better graphics (then halo 1)
Cons:
short campaign, cliffhanger ending leaves you wanting more
Bottom Line: Go out and buy it... rent it for all I care, try it, and then test it some more... Then come back and judge it.
Review: So halo 2 was bought into the picture after the longest wait it seemed in history... ok so maybe I'm...
Halo 2 by b13
from
beonder13 on
Friday, May 19, 2006
4.0 / 5.0
Pros:
awesome continuation by bungie
Cons:
MP rife with cheaters
Bottom Line: Get it if you like intense MP mayhem
Review: Halo 2 This is the type of game that any age gamer with many different skill levels can learn and en...
A couple years old, and still rocks!
from
gnomecaptain on
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Strong gameplay, cheaper because it's older, excellent multiplayer that just works
Cons:
Occasional hackers, storyline slightly over my head
Bottom Line: Buy this game. Worth the money. I've never gotten tired of it.
Review: I finally have an Xbox 360, and what do I play most? Halo 2, of course! This game works just as well...
A sequal just as good or better than the origional
from
imadad2 on
Friday, April 28, 2006
4.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Fighting, graphics, sounds, & voices
Cons:
To dark at times, not enough improvements, & weaponry
Bottom Line: Halo 2 is great, but Halo is just as good.
Review: I bought Halo 2 about a month ago for my oldest son. I have been hesitant to buy "M" rated games for...
Great Changes come with Halo 2
from
samf2000 on
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
4.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Awesome new weapons, jacking vehicles same awesome Gameplay.
Review: After Playing The PC Version of Halo , I was Forced to buy an XBOX and Halo 2 since it does not look...
** The Halo is Comming ** Halo 2
from
itsbigrob on
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
One of the Best Multiplayer games ever...
Cons:
Could have a longer campaign
Review: Halo 2 Has been the most popular game for the X box console. With new features and incredible AI, Ha...
LAN Party Bonanza!
from
wiseskier on
Friday, January 20, 2006
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
System Link, Xbox Live, Multiplayer, Dual Wield!!!!
Cons:
Slow Load Time... very slow
Review: This game is fantastic for LAN Parties. Hook up 2 or more xboxes and system link, it is the funnest...
I love the game!
from
nikkster84 on
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
The game is very addicting and it is very fun to play.
Cons:
People like to copy your name but spelling it in different ways.
Review: I own the game Halo 2 and my husband and I play it live. It is so awesome that at times we definatel...
An overrated Experience
from
xenoranger on
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
1.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Excellent Vehicle Support Excellent Lobby Support
Cons:
Inconsistant Weapons Lackluster Story Insulting Community High Learning Curve
Bottom Line: Although a fans may enjoy it, (having only played Halo 1) I found this game to be less and less enjoyable the more I played it. NOT RECOMMENDED
Review: Bungie wowed the world with Halo on Xbox. Released in 2001, Halo was the first console FPS to featur...
Best game ever created!!!!
from
grim_meeper on
Monday, November 28, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Online game play, customizable game types, musical score, Bungie.net website
Cons:
Lack of hand-to-hand combat, grenade settings, enemies list
Bottom Line: Great game with many customizable features and online game play. Great for all!
Review: This has to be the greatest game ever created! I thought the original Halo was outstanding and this...
a blast
from
traxerd on
Monday, October 24, 2005
4.0 / 5.0
Pros:
excellent plot and gamplay and graphics
Cons:
i want more weapons!!
Review: Been wanting to play this sequel for years. every nice continuation of the prior plot. Graphics and...
Still the toughest Native American I know.
from
StarSoldier1 on
Friday, September 09, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Excellent improvements over the already great game.
Cons:
Some graphical problems, the overall speed feels slower.
Bottom Line: Great single player, awesome multi-player, online support. Halo 2 has a lot to offer.
Review: HALO 2 (Microsoft/Bungie, November 9, 2004) We all waited a long time for this but here it is. Halo...
This is why people buy xboxs
from
grayman90 on
Thursday, September 01, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Great in depth story line and online mode to keep you playing for months.
Review: halo2 was the long awaited sequel to Halo: Combat Evolved and wasn't it worth the wait. This game ha...
"If God Is Love Then You Can Call Me Cupid"
from
swanton00 on
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Story, replay value, multiplayer, music, voice acting, and so on
Cons:
no bots in multiplayer, graphical glitches throughout cinemas
Bottom Line: Halo 2 is awesome, simply awesome. A must have for Xbox live FPS fans.
Review: Halo has been apart of my life since January of '02. Way back then I aquired an xbox with halo and S...
Halo 2
from
checkmail on
Friday, August 26, 2005
3.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Graphics, new vehicles
Cons:
different feel, none of the original levels, lots of errors on multiplayer
Review: Nothing like the first, but was ok. It just has a totally different feel. The single-player was noth...
Halo to all you readers
from
ToothlessJoe on
Thursday, August 04, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Amazing graphics and fun
Cons:
Trendy and Cliche, but who cares?
Review: Good game, excellent graphics cool new toys. Skill is needed to advance through the game. New charac...
Better gameplay...redefined
from
havoc72 on
Monday, July 18, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
multiplayer, graphics, shading, vehicles, interactive environments. Basically a well-honed sequel to an already awesome game!
Cons:
The graphics tend to slow down the stock xbox processor.
Review: The long anticipated sequel is better than anyone could ever have imagined. The shading and graphics...
No way u can hate halo 2
from
halogamer on
Friday, July 15, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Great graphics, weapons and vehicles.
Cons:
I will tell u when i find one.
Review: This game rule over all games to say the least. Forget all those other halo haters & buy this game....
Halo 2: The Fun Continues
from
leesamuel on
Monday, June 20, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Incredible graphics, excellent gameplay, good plot, good music.
Cons:
Unsuitable for anyone younger than 13 in my opinion.
Review: Halo 2's arrival was heralded with much pomp and flash: gushing reviews in gaming magazines, glowing...
Guess who's back? Back again?
from
freistat1124 on
Friday, June 10, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Online play, graphics, great multiplayer, variety of weapons and vehicles
Cons:
too many cheaters online, no replay value in single player, cliffhanger ending
Bottom Line: The great story and awesome multiplayer have propelled this game into every XBOX owner's wish list.
Review: Halo 2. The most hyped about game ever in gaming history. Halo this, Halo that. It deserves the hype...
Halo 2 no Halo 1
from
christwofour on
Sunday, May 22, 2005
3.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Stil one of the better FPS games out there.
Cons:
Not as fun as Halo 1. Cinematics way too long. Vehicles actually less improved.
Bottom Line: Bungie tried way too hard and the result is a game that can't decide if it's a movie or a video game.
Review: Progress is not always a good thing. Case in point: Halo 2. One of the most anticipated sequels to a...
Awesome Game with Great Multiplayer
from
wickedclown01 on
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Awesome follow up to an awesome game. Multiplayer is fantastic!!
Cons:
Wish the game would have been a little longer.
Review: Halo 2.. this game is just awesome.. the graphics are excellent, the single player is fast paced, an...
Stunning yet Stunned
from
yoda112 on
Monday, April 04, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Brilliant Graphics Good Gameplay Fast-Paced Action In-Depth Storyline Balanced weapon and level designs
Cons:
Somewhat confusing online play Cliffhanger ending No 4 person co-op
Bottom Line: It is obvious that Halo 2 is a must by. Pick it up today.
Review: I had played the original Halo and I had played many other First Person Shooters for Xbox, yet this...
Halo 2 = huge disappointment
from
tyrranotoe on
Saturday, April 02, 2005
2.0 / 5.0
Pros:
The story is ok. Playing as good & bad guys is cool.
Cons:
Super-short single player game @ 12-15 hours. What a waste.
Review: I know this is extremely late, but I felt that something needs to be said. This game sucks. There is...
HALO 2: Continue the Carnage
from
binarypc on
Sunday, March 13, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Excellent audio/graphics/soundtrack/storyline, good levels/missions, very excellent multiplayer options, greater flexability with settings menu.
Cons:
Pretty short levels, some spikes in the cinematics, cliffhanger ending.
Bottom Line: Excellent graphics, story, audio, soundtrack, and gameplay. The multiplayer is the best bar none. You must buy an Xbox to buy this game. It is the best, that is it.
Review: Well.. as November 9th hit, people called in sick from work, students came down with "severe headach...
Halo 2, Was It Worth It?
from
surgeboy99 on
Friday, March 04, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Great storyline, Great graphics, Great gameplay, Awesome new features
Cons:
a little too short, some bad AI in areas.
Bottom Line: This is a must have for all x-box owners. If you don't have an x-box... you better get one soon.
Review: Ok so we all know that this game was widely anticipated everywhere. Ever since we saw the screenshot...
The First One Was Better...Updated
from
maddogdenny on
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
4.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Improved graphics, more of everything.
Cons:
Less is more, seems a bit disjointed.
Bottom Line: If this were the first, we'd all be blown away. Being that it's the second, we expect more, and didn't necessarily get it.
Review: Ok, so this is entirely pointless, and I certainly won't benefit by starting from scratch and rerevi...
Great for Online Play
from
timcow on
Sunday, February 27, 2005
4.0 / 5.0
Pros:
cool new weapons, great multiplayer online modes, interesting campaign
Cons:
campaign mode has a bad ending, no health bar, online play sometimes lags
Review: I got the game a few days after it came out. If you loved the original Halo, you will of course love...
Save the world and be home for breakfast..again.
from
steerpyke on
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Bottom Line: a great shoot-em-up easy to get into and great live capability
Review: Those of you who have read my various art attacks, that is reviews, will probably not have me pegged...
Halo 2
from
bibo on
Saturday, February 12, 2005
2.0 / 5.0
Pros:
-I Really Don't Know, Everything Is Average At Best
Cons:
-Graphical Glitches -Balancing Issues
Bottom Line: It's average at best, sadly it never seems to reach its best. Huge disapointment.
Review: Intro I don't even know where to begin with a game so widely known in the public eye like Halo 2. Bu...
Halo 2
from
mm1221 on
Thursday, February 03, 2005
4.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Multiplayer,ability to steal vehicles and double gun.
Cons:
Single player get's boring.The game didnt introduce very much.
Review: Halo 2 well still good does not compare to halo 1.In my opinion the only thing better is the multip...
Halo 2 is out of this world...literally!
from
reasonaxe on
Thursday, February 03, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
The online play is like an addictive drug; you always want to be on it
Cons:
New maps have not been added to the game as downloadable content.
Review: Halo 2 is by far one of the most intriguing and entertaining games on the xbox console to date. I, l...
Overrated?
from
cooldudeguy on
Monday, January 31, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Great multiplayer, smooth controls, having the energy sword
Cons:
Okay Campaign, ending, enemy having energy sword
Review: Yes, I really think this game is overrated, because even though it's fun, it's not the best FPS eve...
DEFINITELY THE GAME OF THE YEAR!
from
freroshaka on
Saturday, January 08, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
multiplayer, new weapons, new maps, new guns, many game types, new vehicles, custom player profiles
Cons:
Pros: great one player storyline, network play, tons of action Cons: a few excluded maps
Bottom Line: You should definitely get this game if you don't already have it because its network enabled, filled with tons of action, with many new features from the successful first version.
Review: Halo 2 is the must get game of the year! It is loaded with tons of awesome new weapons, tons of act...
THE GAME TO GET
from
surfer1232 on
Saturday, January 08, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
multiplayer, new weapons, online play, great graphics, many game types, new vehicles, custom player profiles
Cons:
more pros: great one player storyline, tons of action
Review: Halo 2 is the must get game of the year! It is loaded with many new weapons, tons of action, multip...
Halo 2: Blowing friends to bits was never soo much fun
from
slazar16 on
Thursday, January 06, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Weapon selection and capabilities, multiplayer modes, vehicle selection, graphics, level selection.
Review: This game is by far the best game released for XBox ever! The story line is great and keeps your att...
Definitely Better Than 1
from
kw83028 on
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Graphics, story, guns, maps, dual wield
Cons:
Bad Ending, kinda short storyline
Review: This game definitely was better than Halo 1. The graphics and storyline are great. It really could'v...
The Game is Unbeatable
from
apcalyps7 on
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Outstanding graphics, new multiplayer, more difficulty, more weapons
Bottom Line: Get this game as fast as you can. This game will keep you going for a long time.
Review: After playing the first Halo religiously, I had high expectations about the new Halo. When it came o...
Halo 2: Better but not.
from
karlmarxzapata on
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
More weapons, vehicles, enemies, and you get to kill one of the Prophets.
Cons:
Some things shouldn't have been changed.
Bottom Line: This sequel, while being better than the first Halo in some ways, isn't better than others. But don't let that stop you from playing this awesome game.
Review: I anxiously awaited this game for two years. I was really glad once I got it the day it was released...
Halo 2 - Great Storyline!!
from
ixbadboy001 on
Monday, December 27, 2004
5.0 / 5.0
Pros:
Great storyline, with well designed levels and characters.
Review: As a writer by trade, I know a great storyline when I see one, and Halo 2 has just that. The charact...
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