Halo 2 is the sequel to the xbox's flagship title, Halo. Simply put if you are in a posession of an xbox you
must have both Halo, and it's great sequel.
Graphics:
The graphics in this game are some of the best in a console I've seen. While not like Doom 3 or Half-Life 2,
Halo 2's graphic's are simply amazing. Explosion's look awesome, animations are great, all of the character models are very
nicely done as well. There is an annoying "texture popping" glitch in the game, but that won't annoy you to much.
Graphics:9.9
Audio
and Sound:
One of Halo 2's most amazing qualitys, is it's soundtrack. Marty O'donell has composed one of the most AMAZING
SOUNDTRACK'S IN A GAME EVER ! Earth City And the last spartan are amazing, Impend is another great one as well. Halo 2 also
has a soundtrack (produced by nile rodger's) that has the full track list. The sound design (also done by good ole' marty)
is fantastic as well, you're in a Hanger bay with your fellow marines as coveneant boarder's pour in to the area, gunshots,
the whine of plasma weapons, the sounds of the dead and wounded (for both your allies and enemy's) make you feel like
you are Spartan117.
Sound:10.0
Story:
The story is enhanced by how much you look into it. While it is much improved and beter told (kudos to joe
staten for the much improved cutscenes) it's not like the quality of the Halo novels. There are many twists and turns throughout
the story that will leave you awed, and if you do think for a moment and analyze the cutscene you just saw, you might find
something out. The only problem is the terribly anti-climatic ending, I wont spoil it here but when the credits roll
you'll be suprised.
Gameplay:
Halo 2's gameplay makes it EASILY The best fps game EVER, and one of the best games ever. The already superb
gameplay of halo is enhanced and polished. Dual weilding is a blast, using the plasma pistol's overcharge on an elite, then
finishing it off with the SMG is just fun. Trading weapons with your allies add more strategy to the game. Also, you have
to decide what to outfit them with with the best weapons for the job. The vehicle combat is very enhanced as well. Vehicle's
can now explode (and look good doing it), kicking an elite out of his ghost never gets old, and driving in a ghost while your
marine buddies accompany you in 2 warthogs is One of the best moment's in a game PERIOD !
Gameplay:10
Overall:9.9
-Chris Ladka (LI_SPARTAN117CJL)
