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I have no idea how to play this game, but my grandson does and he loves it.
it had some great moments. game was too dark, some maps were reused, & too much backtracking. i mean, playing as the arbiter sucked. played the first halo. halo 2 was basically the same, probably even worse. basically too much hype. but the multiplayer is where halo shines.
i dont understand why bungie couldn't have included a map so i'd know where i was going. mind you, it wasn't perfect. also, the library chapter was plain repetitive tedium. solo campaigns are just ok.
The Multi-Player gameplay will have you playing for an extremely long time. It really should let people look at themselves and maybe make decisions on their own and not just based on what a "higher knowledge" tells them.In the second portion of the game, you play as The Arbiter. This time you can. Whenever you are traveling a large area with not much going on, music will usually not exist.
Your mission is to stop the covenant. This game is much deeper, and has a more intricate storyline. Almost everyone loved the original game. In one, you play as Master Chief. This can cause you to be turned around and lost easy.
You can even create your own unique logo.Difficulty- 10/10 (Note- This is how much I like the difficulty) There are four different difficulty levels to choose from. I personally prefer the Single Payer in the first Halo, but I enjoy the Multi-player in this game far more. There is also a ton of tension between the Elite and Brute races, which both work under the Covenant. If you own an X-Box, you need to own this game.
Chief and Arbiter bring depth to the story with their voices. Easy allows you to plow through enemy after enemy with little difficulty. Luckily, this is not as much of a problem as in the first game.I only have two other problems. Therefore, the game stays fresh the entire play.Halo 2 also features some new vehicles. They all have their weaknesses and strengths. If you find yourself in trouble, you can quickly turn invisible and escape the battle.Enemies range from Elites, Brutes, Flood, Human Characters, and more. Nice animation is done on their part. Every main character in the game has a unique voice.
This leads to the Elite's being undermined and often pushed to the side for the superior Brute Class. It shoots plasma from its turret. Maybe you are good enough for that to be necessary though. The Energy Sword you can wield should have made areas like up more. The Brutes can battle with guns like everything else, but can also charge at you. The Wrath is a Covenant Tank that you saw a lot in the original game but never could ride in. It just depends on how far along you are and whom you are playing as at the moment.
Each vehicle also sounds exceptionally well.Gameplay- 10/10 Many people say that the Halo series never really brought anything new to the table. Arbiter is different though. Halo 2 expands on the idea of the first Halo with more weapons, better levels, more vehicles, and more customization.In single player, you will play as both Master Chief and the Arbiter. This reveals a lot about our own society in how we push away those who we feel are weaker.Master Chief and Arbiter will meet eventually in the story. If that is not enough then you can Log onto Xbox Live and be killed by the masters of this game.Overall- 10/10This is one of my favorite games.
Halo 2 continues this trend to a lesser degree. Halo 2One of the greatest selling games of all time and the best selling X-Box game is Halo 2. They sport an angled weapon that shoots blue plasma. You can apply multiple different colors to your characters. There are other ranks of enemies such as Flood mixtures and a giant Covenant monster, whose name eludes me right now.
Reflections, lighting, and glare all have been extremely improved upon in this game. Normal is good for those on their first try. Elite and Humans characters hide behind objects and try to stay smart. Chief has just learned that Earth is being attacked the Covenant, the same alien scum you took on in the first game. If you can though, there is a lot to get. This series did take everything that was good in other games and placed it in this one, thus creating one of the best first person shooters on the market today.
The new version of the Warthog shoots mortars instead of machine gun ammo. Levels like Beaver Creek and Coagulation are remakes of some of the first game's best levels. Hard will have you dying a lot and feeling satisfied with yourself. This game also is compatible with Xbox 360 Console.
The music, or absence of music, has been a strong point in the series. While some levels are constantly unique, some still have repeating areas. Still, this game has a very solid Single player experience. You can connect X-Boxes and have some epic battles.
Master Chief has breath-taking reflections on his armor and visor. A new race, named the Brutes, has been created, and brings a nice sense of freshness to battles. I actually enjoyed this side of the story better. Sometimes the graphics will not change at all and you will be left with a very ugly view.Story- 9/10 The story for the original Halo was amazing. He is being held responsible for the destruction of the original Halo and has been sentenced to death. If you do not like being stealthy though, you can always pick up a gun and begin killing everything.
Lockout and Zanzibar are just two of the awesome new levels to play on in the game. New vehicles include the Wrath, Spectre, and a new version of the Warthog. The Flood will run at you like maniacs and try to overwhelm you. Brutes are very hard to kill and can go bezerk, charging at you to hurt you. I suggest buying the Multiplayer Map Pack for even more great levels.This game allows you to edit your Multi-Player characters in detail. People may also have a problem with the ending, or lack thereof.Sound- 10/10 Halo has always been known for its phenomenal sound production. This sounds nice, but you will notice many weird graphical sequences where the graphics shift from ugly to beautiful to ugly again. Did I mention that you could jack all of these vehicles.Multi-Player has always been this games biggest aspect.
Master Chief plays like a normal character. The guns all also have a nice shine to them.All animations and characters are well done. You usually play a chapter of the game then switch to the other. You can change your looking speed and controls. I loved the storyline and its ideals based on Natural Selection, Racial Wars, and Mankind as a whole.This game is broken into two parts. Some people will enjoy this; others will shun the complicated ideas in this game. Elite, Humans, and Flood characters are equally well designed.Level design is a little bit of a let down.
You usually begin with an Energy Sword, and you can turn invisible for a certain amount of time. You choose between Master Chief and the Arbiter. Single player features a unique, deep story to play through. I completely agree with them. Usually the addition of weapons will lead to some having similar sounds; this game does not though. The Prophets have a better idea for him though. If you have not heard of this game yet, you need to come out from under that rock.
The previous Halo had a problem with having repetitive levels. This allows you to become a stealth-like character at times. The glows a bright blue, but never illuminates the ground or surroundings. You usually find yourself shooting through walls of smart enemies. Traveling a small area with an enormous conflict will feature a thunderous musical score that you will love. The graphics are nice, despite having some repetitive levels here and there. If you have three or more friends available to you, this game will last you a long time.
I hope reading this review will help you understand it a bit better. I like how Covenant follows whatever their prophets tell them without question. The sequel had a huge name to live up to, and I feel they did an amazing job on Halo 2. He is of the Elite race of the Covenant. As you get closer to something, details you see will increase. Halo 2 takes everything that was good in the original Halo and improved on it.Graphics- 9/10 The graphics are probably the best that the X-Box could handle. He will work for them in tracking down heretics and stopping "the demon," who happens to be Master Chief.
The Spectre is the Covenant version Warthog. My second problem is the way the graphics work. To me, not many people will understand the depth of the story. The Arbiter works off his debt, but slowly learns the truth about Halo. Favorites like the Scorpion Tank, Warthog, and Ghost all return.
No matter what though, the score will not distract you from the gameplay.Voice Over is also great. Soon you learn of another Halo that could potentially be used by the Covenant, based on some outrageous religious-like claims. Grunts and Human Soldiers often bring a humor in their voice.Weapon and Vehicle sounds are all perfect. Legendary mode will have you slamming your television into the wall out of anger.
Halo 2 is probably the best in the series. There are always people online looking for games to play and you can customize the games in so many different ways to your liking. Halo 3 gets a little out of hand and ends up being just too ambiguous.Once past the Halo 2 ending (which leaves you really curious and a great hook for Halo 3) you would naturally move on to Multiplayer.The multiplayer of Halo 2 is, to say the least, fantastic. Many may argue that Halo 3's many new maps, high definition graphics, and new vehicles weapons and modes make it the best, I rest with Halo 2.First of all, the campaign is much better than Halo and slightly better than that of Halo 3. The game also is at a perfect sci-fi state without being too ridiculous. It gets a little hectic at times but is built so that skill is really all that matters, perfect for a great FPS
I played all of the games in the series and after 10 minutes with each of them I wanted to gauge my eyes out. In fact the whole Halo series is trash. This game is absolute trash. The whole idea of an inter-galactic warrior batteling space creatures is a dumb idea. Wht don't you go out and buy a real game like Saints Row, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six, or any other game that isn't this.If you even think about buying this you might as well throw your money into a fire and watch it as it slowly burns.
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