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Despite a rather short campaign and a disappointing storyline, Halo 2 is an exceptional shooter that frequently delivers thrilling, memorable, and unique moments in its online, co-op, and single-player modes.
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Release Date: Nov 9, 2004 (more)
Players: 1-16; 16 Online (tech info)

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Halo 2 Xbox 360 vs. Xbox Comparison
Halo 2 Xbox 360 vs. Xbox Comparison
Posted Dec 1, 2005 | 4'56" | Lo-Res: 60.0MB | HD: 60.0MB

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Videos

Halo 2 Trailer 1
Halo 2 Trailer 1
Posted Sep 4, 2002 | 0'00" | Lo-Res: 0KB
Halo 2 Video Review
Halo 2 Video Review
Posted Nov 7, 2004 | 16'55" | Hi-Res: 491.2MB | Lo-Res: 205.2MB
Halo 2 Developer Interview
Halo 2 Developer Interview
Posted May 15, 2003 | 3'10" | Hi-Res: 62.0MB | Lo-Res: 38.6MB
Halo 2 Gameplay Movie 1
Halo 2 Gameplay Movie 1
Posted May 12, 2004 | 0'19" | Hi-Res: 8.6MB | Lo-Res: 3.9MB

Game Guide

Halo 2 Game Guide
Halo 2 Game Guide
Master Chief is back, and his foes are tougher than ever. This game guide includes tips on weapons, enemies, vehicles, and a full walk-through for the single player campaign.
Posted Nov 11, 2004
Go to Online Guide  |  Download PDF Guide

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Xiaor
26 users agree
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superb
"Highly addictive"
Halo 2 + Hype + Long Wait = Instant Classic Continue »
Posted Nov 9, 2004 1:37 pm PT

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perfect
"All it's cracked up to be"
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Posted Nov 9, 2004 12:50 pm PT

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superb
"Great multiplayer"
The best first person shooter ever on the Xbox... Continue »
Posted Nov 9, 2004 12:03 pm PT

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superb
"Masterpiece"
stunning in every way shape and form...with an exception of one. Continue »
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perfect
"Worth the wait"
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Posted Nov 9, 2004 8:09 am PT
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Vital Stats

We Say
9.4
You Say
9.0
(29,670 votes)
They Say
9.5
(182 reviews)
Your Score
Overall Rank: 12 of 18,089  | down 0
On Xbox: 1 of 1,067
User Reviews: 1,366
Wish Lists: 13,205
Collections: 42,462
Now Playing: 16,579
Tracking: 46,912

ESRB Rating

Mature
MATURE
Blood and Gore, Violence, Language

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Other Sources

IGN 9.8 / 10 Nov 7, 2004
Gamespy 5 / 5 Nov 7, 2004
GamePro 5 / 5 Nov 7, 2004
Game Rankings 97 / 100 Dec 24, 2004
Avault 5 / 5 Nov 18, 2004
Game Zone 9.7 / 10 Nov 17, 2004
Gaming Target 9.7 / 10 Nov 15, 2004
Eurogamer 9 / 10 Nov 14, 2004
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