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Halo 2 is a great game!Review created: 09/22/05
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I have been playing video games since the days of Atari 2600. In fact, I played that console when it was referred to only as "Atari". I have been through hundreds, if not thousands of games in my life. To me, Halo 2 is one of the best, if not the best, games ever made. I have owned my XBOX and Halo 2 for almost a year and still play it just about every night.
If you were a fan of the original Halo, this one is a must have. The single player campaign is very similar to the original with a few additional weapons to play with. In particular, the sword is awesome! Also like the first Halo campaign, the story that is woven throughout the battle scenarios makes you feel like you're playing in an interactive movie as much as a video game.
I do think that the campaign (after 50 or so hours of gameplay) begins to get a little repetitive. That said, I still occasionally will go back and play it for a bit.
Probably the best feature of Halo 2 is Microsoft's Xbox Live! This allows you to connect, via a standard USB broadband connection, to the internet and game against others. This is where the fun really begins. With the headset (purchased separately), you can communicate verbally with other players on your team, as well as enemies if they are close to your position on the map.
Originally, Microsoft only released around 6-8 maps to play these games on, but they have since released another 2 batches. At this point, I think there are around 20-25 maps to play against other players. There are several different types of games ranging from 1v1 to 8v8, as well as team slayer (deathmatch) to capture the flag and zones.
A few notes about Xbox Live!
Fees - There is a monthly fee for the service (around $10/mth). I think I got 2 mths free with the purchase of the headset.
Parental Guidance - Halo 2 is probably rated M (mature) because of the violence, but I think the more important consideration for parents is some of the language and behavior from other players coming through the Xbox Live headset. It is actually a little disturbing to here some of these kids.
Wireless - I was able to purchase a wireless game modem on eBay for around $20. I don't have the make/model, but it should be pretty easy to find one if you are interested.
If you were a fan of the original Halo, this one is a must have. The single player campaign is very similar to the original with a few additional weapons to play with. In particular, the sword is awesome! Also like the first Halo campaign, the story that is woven throughout the battle scenarios makes you feel like you're playing in an interactive movie as much as a video game.
I do think that the campaign (after 50 or so hours of gameplay) begins to get a little repetitive. That said, I still occasionally will go back and play it for a bit.
Probably the best feature of Halo 2 is Microsoft's Xbox Live! This allows you to connect, via a standard USB broadband connection, to the internet and game against others. This is where the fun really begins. With the headset (purchased separately), you can communicate verbally with other players on your team, as well as enemies if they are close to your position on the map.
Originally, Microsoft only released around 6-8 maps to play these games on, but they have since released another 2 batches. At this point, I think there are around 20-25 maps to play against other players. There are several different types of games ranging from 1v1 to 8v8, as well as team slayer (deathmatch) to capture the flag and zones.
A few notes about Xbox Live!
Fees - There is a monthly fee for the service (around $10/mth). I think I got 2 mths free with the purchase of the headset.
Parental Guidance - Halo 2 is probably rated M (mature) because of the violence, but I think the more important consideration for parents is some of the language and behavior from other players coming through the Xbox Live headset. It is actually a little disturbing to here some of these kids.
Wireless - I was able to purchase a wireless game modem on eBay for around $20. I don't have the make/model, but it should be pretty easy to find one if you are interested.
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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 are fighting the Covenant, who are your main foes, but you also run into the Flood, who are a space parasite that wants to eat all life. In addition, there are mechanical creatures on Halo who want to kill pretty much anything including the Flood. So each location and creature type has its own look, feel, attitudes and reactions.
The graphics are simply gorgeous, from the rippling water to the clouds in the sky and reflections off of surfaces. I love taking screenshots of this game. The music is also extremely well done, in that the quality is always very high. But it's a little bizarre to be going from new age lilting softness in one heated battle to high intensity rock music in another and so on. It doesn't necessary track to the location you're in, either. It's just whatever the designers felt like putting in.
The gameplay and plot is where this game really shines. Your characters that interact with you are simply BRILLIANT in how they each do what a real live creature would do. Grunts are my favorite - these little Covenant front-liners are brave and talkative when they're in groups, but when you whittle them down they suddenly turn and flee, shrieking at the top of their lungs. Your teammates leap into vehicles with you, either driving or shooting depending on your preference. They'll come alongside you to give you support, and duck for cover when appropriate.
The quips the characters come out with mid-battle still make me laugh out loud. In one sequence you are the covenant Arbitor and are working your way through a room. You come across a pair of grunts and a jackal under attack, and take out the enemies. The grunt comes running to you in glee, shouting, "Arbitor! My savior!" Then he pauses and adds, "Jackal, say thank you to the Arbitor!" :)
The cut scenes are equally as brilliant and are truly movie quality in the interactions. The timing, dialogue, everything is great. The little touches are everywhere. In one sequence, the Sergeant is preparing his troops to get ejected in pods down to the surface of Halo. He walks past the Master Chief's pod and thumps twice on it, as if to say "All OK in there, ready to go?" Right on beat, you see Master Chief inside his pod, thumping once back in response. You really forget that these are just computer generated characters.
The graphics are simply gorgeous, from the rippling water to the clouds in the sky and reflections off of surfaces. I love taking screenshots of this game. The music is also extremely well done, in that the quality is always very high. But it's a little bizarre to be going from new age lilting softness in one heated battle to high intensity rock music in another and so on. It doesn't necessary track to the location you're in, either. It's just whatever the designers felt like putting in.
The gameplay and plot is where this game really shines. Your characters that interact with you are simply BRILLIANT in how they each do what a real live creature would do. Grunts are my favorite - these little Covenant front-liners are brave and talkative when they're in groups, but when you whittle them down they suddenly turn and flee, shrieking at the top of their lungs. Your teammates leap into vehicles with you, either driving or shooting depending on your preference. They'll come alongside you to give you support, and duck for cover when appropriate.
The quips the characters come out with mid-battle still make me laugh out loud. In one sequence you are the covenant Arbitor and are working your way through a room. You come across a pair of grunts and a jackal under attack, and take out the enemies. The grunt comes running to you in glee, shouting, "Arbitor! My savior!" Then he pauses and adds, "Jackal, say thank you to the Arbitor!" :)
The cut scenes are equally as brilliant and are truly movie quality in the interactions. The timing, dialogue, everything is great. The little touches are everywhere. In one sequence, the Sergeant is preparing his troops to get ejected in pods down to the surface of Halo. He walks past the Master Chief's pod and thumps twice on it, as if to say "All OK in there, ready to go?" Right on beat, you see Master Chief inside his pod, thumping once back in response. You really forget that these are just computer generated characters.
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Halo 2 Xbox 360
) Great Item and seller with very fast shipping at a great price.I would recommend this game to all who like action games.Very fun to play.
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Game did not workI loved this game since the first time a played it, but this game came with a littler scratch and it does not work.
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Awful!Took a long time to send item AND then they sent the WRONG item! The item they sent wasn't even in good condition. If you can avoid using this seller I would do so.
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Halo2Review created: 09/20/08
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My husband is a very responsible Xbox player. Only plays when he really does have time. So when he wanted Halo 2 I was very happy to get it for him. It plays great and I've enjoyed watching my husband play.
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Good Game with good ConditionReview created: 09/14/08
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Im thinking about getting a 360 but im not sure how i like shooters on it so i decided to try halo and see.
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Halo 2, a great buy
) I love this game. I personally think the story mode is better that halo 3's. I know for a fack that Halo 2 has a longer story mode than Halo 3. I strongly recommend it to anyone that loves to follow an epic series, or likes shooter, action, or war games. My family used to all gather up and we would have halo tournaments and we always enjoyed it.
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Great sequel to HaloThis game was alright, I didn't really like it as much as Halo 1 though. I'm not really sure why I don't like this game, overall it just needs more work... It was still good though.
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Excellent Game for the Xbox!!!Review created: 09/04/08
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This game is a kick as continuation of the first Halo and is truly, an awesome game 2 play. Money used to buy this game is not money wasted. Go get Halo 2 and experience the definiton of great gaming.
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New in box Halo 2 (XBOX)Review created: 09/03/08
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I have been searching for this video game for a gift, and was very excited to be able to purchase a brand new one on Ebay! It works great, and was the best gift! I also was happy to be able to purchase it at a very good price. I have no complaints about any of the items that I have purchased on Ebay.
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halo2Review created: 09/03/08
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) good product, game goes with the xbox system, good price. decided it was time to play. cant beat the prices on ebay for games that have already been a hit and now on the secondary market.!!!
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Sweet!Review created: 09/03/08
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Awesome. Graphics are definately better than the first, and this time around you get to play as a covenant... super cool. Can't wait to play the third... as soon as I get an XBox 360 :(
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Halo 2, fun online, pretty boring otherwiseWell there isn't really much to say here -- I mean, it's Halo 2 after all!
What I love about the second Halo is the Xbox Live access -- the community is large, and you can really put your skills to the test. Roommate and your schedule don't match up like you'd want? Well go ahead and test your skills with people from across the globe!
Drawback. The campaign. I don't want to throw any spoilers out there, but as with the first Halo, Halo 2's campaign keeps putting that "wow, everything looks the same as if I'm going from the same room, to the same room, to the same room!" feeling in your head. Next thing you know you're the enemy ...and then, oh wait! you're back to Master Chief again! But that's not all...because you're the enemy again! What the heck do you do?
Overall, practice with the campaign, and REALLY have a LOT of FUN when you play on Xbox Live - that's what makes this version so popular!
Happy Huntin'
Murt
What I love about the second Halo is the Xbox Live access -- the community is large, and you can really put your skills to the test. Roommate and your schedule don't match up like you'd want? Well go ahead and test your skills with people from across the globe!
Drawback. The campaign. I don't want to throw any spoilers out there, but as with the first Halo, Halo 2's campaign keeps putting that "wow, everything looks the same as if I'm going from the same room, to the same room, to the same room!" feeling in your head. Next thing you know you're the enemy ...and then, oh wait! you're back to Master Chief again! But that's not all...because you're the enemy again! What the heck do you do?
Overall, practice with the campaign, and REALLY have a LOT of FUN when you play on Xbox Live - that's what makes this version so popular!
Happy Huntin'
Murt
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So far so good!Review created: 08/27/08
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rissatorres1234 ( 8 )
The game was delivered quickly. Haven't been able to play it yet to see how it's working, but so far everything is great. Thanks a lot!
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Halo 2 for the Original XboxReview created: 08/27/08(updated 09/02/08)
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Outstanding FPS for Xbox, the best in my opinion. I would give it 10 out of 10.
Some of the best graphics for frs's on xbox of its time, Amazing gameplay, action 24-7 always around the corner, andeasy to navigate through levels (one of the most important things in a game to me is being able to find the right way to go to complete the level without getting lost a million times)
Overall a must buy, and its great on XBOX LIVE!
Some of the best graphics for frs's on xbox of its time, Amazing gameplay, action 24-7 always around the corner, andeasy to navigate through levels (one of the most important things in a game to me is being able to find the right way to go to complete the level without getting lost a million times)
Overall a must buy, and its great on XBOX LIVE!
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Not just for kids.Review created: 08/27/08
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) So I put H2 on the 360 and bango...HD graphics plus pretty fast AI. The game is not the dog food it was on the original console. It's not just for Grandma anymore. You have to think. The teeners can't run hot dogging all over and expect to win. The local, rabid gaymers like it so much I bought a couple of extra copies for the neighborhood kids.
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It doesn't work...Review created: 08/11/08
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Got it pretty quickly after what took me awhile to get it paid, but my lil boy put it in and it doesn't work. It's scratched and the XBOX which works fine on all of his other games - will not read this one. I guess I threw my money away.
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Game arrived as described, shipping was slower than avgReview created: 08/10/08
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dbaugh2012 ( 2 )
The game arrived just like it was supposed to. Unopened and perfect. The price was amazing and I am very happy. Shipping was slow, it could have been faster.
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Halo 2 (Xbox)Review created: 08/10/08
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The boys love to play war games. They go to each others house and takes turns playing and having a boys weekend out.
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Halo 2 - XBOXThe game arrived scratched/damaged and I couldn't even get out of the first level without an error message popping up on the tv. Several attempts at cleaning the disc didn't help and I'm glad I only wasted 7 bucks getting it.
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Birthday GiftReview created: 08/07/08
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I bought it as a gift for a friend. He loves it. He has Halo 3 but he likes Halo 2 also so I got it as a gift for him.
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Thank you, Children are enjoying it very muchI bought it because we just bout x-box not 360 and we needed some games to play. Vey Happy with it.
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Good ProductProduct is as described.It is in good working condition. I am happy with this product. I would buy from this seller agian.
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honest, fast, and reliable! THANKS!This seller was exactly what EBAY is all about... not a worry or problem! I got the game in mint condition, at a cheaper price than any retail store. thank you!
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great productReview created: 08/02/08
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I really liked how quick they responded, and how fast i got my product, just like described, would consider ordering from them again.
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