Action

Halo 2

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

4.4

Users · RAWG

2004

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 9, 2004

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionShooter

Playable on

PCXbox

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PCXboxXbox One

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About this game

Halo 2 is a first-person shooter developed by Bungie and the sequel to Halo: Combat Evolved. The campaign alternates between two playable characters: the human supersoldier Master Chief and the Covenant warrior known as the Arbiter. The game introduced online multiplayer via Xbox Live with an automated matchmaking system, dual-wielding of certain weapons, and vehicle hijacking. It supports both cooperative campaign and competitive multiplayer modes, and was the best-selling game on the original Xbox.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Console matchmaking made online multiplayer widely accessible and influential.
Responsive shooting with varied weapons, vehicles, enemies, and encounters.
Cinematic presentation includes set pieces, music, voice acting, and audiovisual ambition.
Dual wielding adds tactical variety to weapon-based combat.
Vehicle boarding makes enemy vehicle encounters more interactive.

Cons

Campaign ends on an abrupt cliffhanger with unresolved conflict.
Uneven pacing leaves several plot threads unresolved.
Some campaign sections repeat environments and encounter structures.
Campaign alternates between Master Chief and the Arbiter.

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