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72 out of 100

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5.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 114 Ratings

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  • Summary: The saga continues with Halo 2 the international award-winning sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In this sequel, the battle comes to Earth, and Master Chief, a genetically enhanced super soldier, is the only thing standing between the relentless alien Covenant and the destruction of all humankind. Exciting Single-Player Gameplay: Experience first hand the epic struggle between Master Chief and the Covenant armada. Brandish dual-wield weapons Covenant arms and pilot human and non-human vehicles and aircraft to battle intelligent AI alien enemies. Halo 2 for Windows Vista taps into the power of Live Anywhere, a service similar to Xbox Live, to deliver online matchmaking for PC gamers. The service enables Windows Vista gamers all over the globe to connect via their PCs and play on an innovative and competitive online forum. New Multiplayer Map Editor: The game also features the all-new new Map Editor, guaranteeing additional new, fan-generated content in the future. The Halo 2 community can now tap their endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created multiplayer levels. Complete Community Freedom: Halo 2 for Windows Vista offers gamers the freedom to host their own dedicated servers for maximum multiplayer action. [Microsoft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. GameZone
    92
    Even two years later the game is easily one of the most exciting experiences in the gaming world. The online play upgrades and new fancy look will please even the staunchiest of PC elite players.
  2. GameTrailers
    72
    Halo's track record has been impeccable up to this point, but its first outing on the PC comes off as little more than a ploy to get users to upgrade to Vista.
  3. GameDaily
    70
    Although the game received a significant facelift with high-resolution textures to provide a sharper look, the graphical progression of more recent shooters leaves this improved Halo 2 feeling like a 2004 game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 42
  3. Negative: 19 out of 42
  1. spartan-117
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. halo 2 for the president… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Mr.Orange
    6
    An FPS that does not withstand the test of time.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. Pete
    4
    Horrible.....not nearly as good as the original and probably should have stayed on the shelf...yuck.
    • 3 of 3 users said yes

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