Review chickens26 5/5 · Oct 28, 2025
Halo 2
I decided to play the Halo games through for the first time this year.
Wow; this game must have been insane to play for the first time when it came out!
While the first game was more introductory and mysterious and contained, this one becomes more expansive and epic in every way.
Firstly, you get to play as Master Chief …
I decided to play the Halo games through for the first time this year.
Wow; this game must have been insane to play for the first time when it came out!
While the first game was more introductory and mysterious and contained, this one becomes more expansive and epic in every way.
Firstly, you get to play as Master Chief and the Arbiter which is so awesome, I love seeing both perspectives. The story also contains more cutscenes and dives more into covenant lore and just goes deeper now that you learned the basics in the first. I think this was the logical evolution of the series. I loved the story and lore here. The characters gained more interest here to me than the first.
The action is still extremely satisfying. There are even more weapons to use, including that beloved energy sword and battle rifle. All the weapons feel soooo good (though they nerfed my boy, halo 1 pistol).
The level design was extremely improved from the first. Levels are more unique and action packed. They are way less repetitive than the first game. The game is just such fun and there are many memorable gameplay and story moments.
Can’t believe I hadn’t played this for this long. This is how you do a sequel. I see why people like this so much. Great game. Also now I’m even more interested in the halo lore.
