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Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack


6.7

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The Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack contains nine multiplayer maps, new cinematic sequences, and a documentary about the making of Halo 2. 2 new videos: an animated side-story from the single-player story in New Mombasa and a mini-documentary that includes interviews with the map designers, combat strategies and fly-throughs of the new maps. [Microsoft]

PUBLISHER:	Microsoft
DEVELOPER:	Bungie Software
GENRE(S):	First-Person Shooter, Action
PLAYERS:	16
ESRB RATING:	M (Mature)
RELEASE DATE:	July 5, 2005

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

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Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

Bungie really has outdone itself, and better than that, it's positively ushered in a glorious new era for the greatest multiplayer shooter on the planet. [Xbox World UK]

100

XboxAddict

Overall I liked the expansion maps much more than the original set that came with Halo 2.

100

Detroit Free Press

This expansion excels where it needs to. I enjoyed exploring these cleverly designed arenas, and continue to relish shooting up my enemies -- and friends -- every night online. Any fan of "Halo 2" will love these new battle-happy locales.

Team Xbox

Bungie has done their homework and listened to gamer feedback as they have come up with a collection of what have turned out to be the best maps Halo fans have ever seen.

Kombo

A must-buy. Simple as that. Each of these 9 maps are astounding to say the least.

GameZone

The nine new maps are fantastic and certainly will enhance the multiplayer aspect of Halo 2, online or off.

TotalGames.net

After all, any self-respecting Halo 2 Live player who actually misses out on these nine new maps is probably beyond help anyway.

WHAM! Gaming

Is it possible for an expansion disc to qualify as contender for Game of the Year?

Game Over Online

The Final Score is indicative of content quality and not the package itself.

Xbox Evolved

Nothing short of stellar. These guys did a bang up job on the new multiplayer levels and are well deserving of your hard earned money.

Armchair Empire

If you had any doubts that Halo 2 is the ultimate Xbox Live title, this map pack will make you a true believer.

Gamezilla!

Solidifies its place as one of the best multiplayer experiences available.

Game Informer

Halo 2 is the undisputed king of console multiplayer, and this expansion pack only strengthens its stance. [Sept 2005, p.108]

Gaming Target

So, as the saying goes, one of the best just got better.

VGPub

It does everything you want to expand the life out of Halo 2, and it is not asking a lot either for just $20.

Game Power Australia

The Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack is brimming with excellent ideas and terrific multiplayer action awaits.

DarkStation

Enough features and values to extend your gaming experience.

Computer and Video Games

If you and a group of mates do enjoy blowing the sh.t out of each other, however, you'd be as misguided as 343 Guilty Spark to miss out on this. Fifteen quid to add another year's enjoyment to an already fabulous title, or eight quid for five spanking new ones over Live? Yes please to both! [Official UK Xbox Magazine]

Xbox World Australia

With one simple gesture, Bungie has offered to even the playing field between online and off line players, allowing patches and content that they could have offered to online customers as individual downloads, in one well presented package for a reasonable price.

IGN

It may not be possible to appease every gamer but with the release of Multiplayer Map Pack Bungie is sure making a valiant effort.

GameSpy

Best of all, Bungie just announced that all of the new maps will be introduced to their Matchmaking playlists sometime next week. You don't want to be the only kid who can't play, do you?

Official Xbox Magazine

It's the surprisingly effective tweaks to the melee and grenade damage, however, that remove any shred of doubt as to the value of this expansion. [June 2005, p.34]

GamePro

In the end, it's a simple situation. If you only care about the single-player portion of Halo 2, don't waste your cash. But if you're a Halo 2 multiplayer nut, you have no choice: you simply must invest in the Multiplayer Map Pack.

GameShark

After a day of intense gaming with the Coagulation Cabal, it is clear the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack is a welcome addition for the Halo 2 player and will help keep the multiplayer experience fresh for some time to come.

Worth Playing

Of the videos, the one I found the most useful was the "making of" commentary, where the developers discussed a bit about the maps while showing a presentation of them.

Gamers' Temple

A must have for fans of multiplayer Halo 2 who do not subscribe to Xbox Live.

Gamer's Hell

The perfect add-on for multiplayer Halo 2 fans. The nine maps and the critical update provide a refreshing experience and complement the game’s online aspect perfectly.

IC-Games

Not only does the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack contain exclusive maps but it also updates your copy of Halo 2 fixing obscure problems and adding extra functionality for both online and offline multiplayer maps.

GameSpot

The nine new maps themselves are outstanding, making one of the best-ever multiplayer shooters even better.

Game Chronicles

Proves Bungie’s dedication to making Halo 2 an ongoing success. You can really see the love and attention to detail that went into the creation of each and every level.

Jolt Online Gaming UK

If you’re considering the purchase but hesitating to find out whether or not it’ll live up to your expectations, we’ll go out on a limb and say that it will.

DailyGame

Plenty of fun, but you're better off waiting for them to become freebies.

PALGN

For the money, it’s hard to fault this disc. With 9 top quality maps, there’s enough here to quench the thirst of all Halo fans.

Sydney Morning Herald

Larger levels featuring multiple vehicles are also hugely entertaining, but the best map is a sniper's haven with tight urban streets.

AceGamez

Features some of the best multiplayer maps available in any game.

Inside Gamer Online

The maps are completely awesome and it’s great that they are being released to those of you who don’t have the option of taking the game online to download them. Otherwise, it’s worth just waiting until next month when you can get them for free.

Gaming Age

Halo 2 multiplayer was already a one of a kind experience. But now with a total of 21 maps to play, it’s that much farther ahead of the curve than anything else.

The average user rating for this game is 6.7 (out of 10) based on 27 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Joe M. gave it a6:
A healthy array of maps. but theres a few stinkers in there. Mainly 'Backwash' and 'Elongation'. However, Relic is an enjoyable map, as is Terminal. I also thought that they were a tad over priced. Still... I wasnt amazed, just rather satisfied and no more.

Jack B. gave it a9:
Awsome expansion pack, although I would have liked something to do with the campaign, the maps are awsome and the two cutscenses are great, overall, sweet.

Steve P. gave it a0:
Uhh, the only reason to get this is if you X-BOX live, and if you have X-BOX live you can download all these maps for free in about 10 min. So inless you want to see the 2 cut sceens that come with it, don't get it.

Justin L. gave it a10:
any map made for halo 2 is a good map.. but the map sidewinder and a few others should be brought from halo1 into halo 2.... sidewinder was a good sniping map... not as open as coagulation but still just as big.

Matt V. gave it an8:
I bit pricey, I'd just borrow a friend's then just download it onto your Xbox but if you don't know anyone with the map pack its worth buying. Bungie should make more mid-sized levels almost all the levels are big or small. Lockout is still the greatest map ever made, and Turf is pretty good to but all the others are made for lots of players on Xbox live for sniping and CTF.

Adam L. gave it a9:
Awsome Maps, but they lack the intrest that the older Halo 2 maps had. Iwish more people played them online...

Cybergriffin gave it a9:
The map pack is great. Relic is a cool map, especially for snipers. Terminal is really fun for assault and capture the flag. Gemini is less tactically appealing, but is a visually beautiful map. Turf is a fun urban experience. Sanctuary and Warlock are also nice. Elongation is OK, very nice for those who want a platformer feel to their FPS Halo expericene. All the maps are free now to Xbox Live (XBL) users, but the map pack is a great value for folks who don't use XBL and want to play on a LAN.