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Microsoft Halo 2 (Full Product, PC)

The entertainment phenomenon that conquered the digital universe is once again out to save the planet as the award-winning, best-selling Halo 2 is coming to the Windows Vista platform. Optimized for the advanced gaming features in Windows Vista, Halo 2 promises to revolutionize the first-person shooter experience for Windows gamers, as it did for consoles. With its classic story, enhanced visual presentation, multiplayer excitement and all-new Map Editor, Halo 2 for Windows Vista offers more game customization and new content than ever before. Windows Vista gamers will be able to experience the epic story of Halo 2 as Master Chief delves further into the mystery of the Covenant in the aftermath of Halo's destruction. What he discovers will soon threaten the fate not only of Earth, but of the Universe itself.

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Microsoft Halo 2 (Full Product, PC)

Software
Media Format	DVD-ROM
Network Compatible	Yes
Game Genre	First Person Shooter (FPS)
ESRB Rating	M (Mature)
Release Date	2007-5-1
License Type	Full Product

System Requirements
Required Video Memory	256 MB
Required Processor Speed	2 GHz
Required Disk Space	7 GB
Required DirectX Version	9
Required Memory	1 GB
Required Operating System	Microsoft Windows Vista
Required Processor Class	Intel Pentium 4

More Info
URL	http://www.microsoft.com/games/halo2/

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Microsoft Halo 2 (Full Product, PC)

Reviewed by: whatuphomey

05-07-08

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Strengths: Good gameplay, lots of weapons

Weaknesses:For Vista only, not XP

Overall Evaluation: Great story to the game, and great gameplay. Graphics look great. Lots of weapons and action. Only problem is it will only run on Vista, not XP (what's up with that). So, I bought this, but had to wait until I got my new PC with Vista later. In spite of that, I'd recommend this game if you're looking for a really good FPS game with a good story line.
Reviewed by: edhoo

09-01-07

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Strengths: Fun gameplay

Weaknesses:Nothing really new

Overall Evaluation: Halo 2 is now released on the PC after enjoying major success on the original Xbox years ago. Basically it is still the same game it was back then, not to say that is a bad thing. It remains a very fun game, even if it doesn't offer anything new. It looks good running on my computer in high resolution and is probably overall a better version then the XBox version. Recommended to fans of FPSs everywhere,
Reviewed by: kevineugenius

08-28-07

Duration of ownership: 1 Months

Strengths: Great game, graphics are way better than Xbox graphics, even using a 360 to upscale.

Weaknesses:Requires Vista, not much added content (same game though, who can blame them).

Overall Evaluation: There will be a patch released that will update Halo 2 to directx10!! There is an official list of DX10 games, and Halo 2 appears under the (patch) section. This game will likely have better graphics on PC with DX10 than Halo 3 will have on Xbox 360. I can't say that for sure, because it hasn't happened yet.
Reviewed by: ehk2005

07-25-07

Duration of ownership: 1 Months

Strengths: Interesting storyline and good gameplay

Weaknesses:Vista required without having DX10...

Overall Evaluation: Since I enjoy playing Halo PC, I bought this Halo 2 PC. For me, it is not a big deal that there is no difference between PC and Xbox360 versions, because I don't have Xbox360. I think its storyline is very good and game is fun to play. But I don't like that fact that it requires Vista without DX10 working. It means that there is no better graphic quality than in XP DX9 and only Vista needed for giving MS a big profit... I cannot recommend people to buy Vista to play this game, even though I like this game...
Reviewed by: ready2run2

07-21-07

Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

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Overall Evaluation: Halo 2 is a decent First Person Shooter for the PC. You take on the role of Master Chief as you fight on the alien invasion of the Covenant. The single player campaign mode is pretty good, but the real fun is this game is within the multiplayer mode. There are 23 multiplayer maps that you can battle on with your friends. My only complaint about the game is that you need Windows Vista to operate this game. Overall, this is a decent FPS for the computer, but there are much better and prettier games out for the PC.

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