I liked halo 1. I definately liked halo's multiplayer, and I seriously loved halo's story and difficulty. Putting that aside, halo 2 is alright, but its just very dissappointing. This may be because it was way too overhyped, it doesnt add enough features over the original halo, its story ends in the worst cliffhanger manner i can even think of, legendary mode is too hard, easy mode is too easy, matchmaking takes 2 minutes to find a decent game that ends in that same amount of time, theres only 11 maps in multiplayer, rockets and swords are cheap, grenades are underpowered, the assault rifle and scoped pistol are gone, or all of the above. Don't get me wrong, halo 2 is a decent shooter, but nothing to get a guidebook and a limited edition for. It's just so dissappointing, the level in the e3 demo wasnt even in halo 2. Common bungie, u have to take out that ownage e3 level with that awesome ending and cool objective to include a level where u jump on the top of a big robot? If the campaign mode lasted longer and had a reasonably definate ending like halo, i'd forget all about the shortcomings of multiplayer and give this game a 9.5. But unfortunately (in my opinion anyway) halo 2 is much better suited as a rental than buying it, since im getting bored of it already and ive had it for 3 days. Don't do what i did and buy this game because ur friends preordered it, rent halo 2 first and see if u like it. The multiplayers very much a hit or miss experience, and the campaign is dissappointing at the end, although fun while it lasts.
By Madskillz999 | Review Date: Dec 23, 2005 | XBOX
I'm finally ready with the review of this awesome game! First off, this is obviously the sequel to the hugely popular initial Halo game. You are Master Chief, a space marine who is sent out to battle the enemies. You... Read Full Review
Halo 2 is a worthy sequel to Halo. While the story does lack in some parts, overall, the game is still excellent, one of the best games ever. To get the bad points out of the way, i didn't like the single player campaig... Read Full Review
