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Marathon 2: Durandal (1995)

Bungie, Freeverse Software

Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox 360 · iOS

3.72 from 43 ratings

141 members have it in their collection · 3 playing now · 50 backlogged · 20 wish listed

Marathon 2: Durandal is the sequel to the first Marathon. Although the engine is similar to Doom in most respects (2.5D maps, bitmap sprites instead of polygons, etc.), Marathon 2 distinguishes itself with such features such as a rudimentary inventory system, ambient sound, multiple fire modes for each weapon, allies who aid the player, enemies belonging to different factions which … Read more
Marathon 2: Durandal is the sequel to the first Marathon. Although the engine is similar to Doom in most respects (2.5D maps, bitmap sprites instead of polygons, etc.), Marathon 2 distinguishes itself with such features such as a rudimentary inventory system, ambient sound, multiple fire modes for each weapon, allies who aid the player, enemies belonging to different factions which will attack each other, a more developed plot (gradually narrated to the player at various computer terminals scattered throughout the levels). The Xbox 360 version of the game presents a revised HUD and provides support for both 4-player split-screen play on the same console and 8-player Xbox Live gameplay. This version also supports 16:9 screen resolutions, high-definition output at 60 frames per second (compared to the original 30) as well as upgraded models and graphics Read less
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Developers
Bungie, Freeverse Software
Publishers
Bungie, Microsoft Game Studios
Genres
Shooter
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Franchises
Marathon
Series
Marathon
Event
Microsoft E307 Media Briefing

Release dates

  • Nov 24, 1995 (Full Release) (North_America) Mac
  • Sep 06, 1996 (Full Release) (North_America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Aug 01, 2007 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Xbox 360
  • Dec 15, 2011 (Full Release) (Worldwide) iOS

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15
3 stars
8
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3
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Status santipilled Jun 17, 2026

Dropping this for now idk just not really enjoying it. The lack of any music whatsoever, and the constant water levels is just not enjoyable. I'm sure I could power through it but um why? Will probably try the third one though, hope its actually got its head straight.

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