Halo 2 (Windows Vista PC)

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"The Saga Continues with Halo 2, the International Award-Winning Sequel to the Highly Successful and Critically Acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved!"

In this sequel, the battle comes to Earth, and Master Chief, a genetically enhanced super soldier, is the only thing standing between the relentless alien Covenant and the destruction of all humankind.

"...one of the most exciting experiences in the gaming world. GameZone
"...weapon and level design is about as good as it gets. Gaming Nexus

Features

	Epic Narrative: The saga continues with Halo 2, the international award-winning sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In this sequel, the battle comes to Earth, and Master Chief, a genetically enhanced super soldier, is the only thing standing between the relentless alien Covenant and the destruction of all humankind.
	Exciting Single-Player Gameplay: Experience first hand the epic struggle between Master Chief and the Covenant armada. Brandish dual-wield weapons Covenant arms and pilot human and non-human vehicles and aircraft to battle intelligent AI alien enemies.
	Unmatched Online Gaming: Halo 2 for Windows Vista will tap into the power of Live Anywhere, a service similar to Xbox Live, to deliver online matchmaking for PC gamers. The service will enable Windows Vista gamers all over the globe to connect via their PCs and play on an innovative and competitive online forum.
	New Multiplayer Map Editor: The game will also feature the all-new new Map Editor, guaranteeing additional new, fan-generated content in the future. The Halo 2 community can now tap their endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created multiplayer levels.
	Complete Community Freedom: Halo 2 for Windows Vista offers gamers the freedom to host their own dedicated servers for maximum multiplayer action.
	Superior Presentation and Cinematic Excellence: Bring the vast, imaginative world of Halo 2 to life on the Windows Vista platform through higher-resolution textures and improved lighting effects. Experience the unmatched cinematic quality of Halo 2 through the power of Windows Vista.
	Unprecedented Pedigree: The Halo franchise is one of the best selling and monumental entertainment experiences in history with more than 14.5 million units sold worldwide, more than 18 Game-of-the-Year awards, 750 million hours and 500 million matches logged over Xbox Live. Halo 2 was also one of the most successful entertainment launches of all time – including books, films, graphic novels, games and music. Halo 2 for Windows Vista brings this incredible experience to Windows Vista gamers everywhere.

Features

	Manufacturer Part Number	U28-00002
	Manufacturer	Microsoft Corporation
	Manufacturer Website Address	www.microsoft.com
	Product Name	Halo 2
	Product Type	Software
	License Pricing	Standard
	License Type	Complete Product
	License Quantity	1 User
	Compatibility	System Link 2-16 Dolby 5.1 Surround
	Platform Support	Xbox
	Software Name	Halo 2 - Complete Product
	Features	Single-player: Be the hero. Take on the Covenant on your own and live firsthand the epic saga of the Master Chief. Wield dual weapons. Use previously undiscovered Covenant arms. Drive vehicles and pilot aircraft. Battle intelligent enemy A.I., and all-new alien opponents. Cooperative play: Team up with a friend and save humankind together. Xbox Live multiplayer: Improving upon the original Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 is Xbox Live-enabled, allowing up to 16 gamers to play against people around the world. Halo 2 redefines the social experience of online gaming. New technology lets groups of friends stick together, find games, and meet new opponents. Players can split into multiple teams, form clans, or go head-to-head against new friends or old enemies. Players can personalize Covenant Elite or Human Spartan armor with custom colors and emblems to enhance battlefield recognition. Players can visit Bungie.net for additional game enhancements, including in-depth statistics and worldwide rankings. Improved A.I.: Fight side by side with fellow human survivors who react quickly and naturally to events and circumstances; they help you when needed, man guns, and even drive vehicles for you. No two games seem the same, as enemy attackers coordinate, triangulate, and annihilate. They duck to take cover, clamber over obstacles, or smash their way through debris to reach you. Fully positional Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound: Duck as a rocket sizzles over your head. Take action as a Covenant Elite growls behind you. Every sound is fully positional, bringing the world of Halo 2 to an even more vivid level of realism.
	Software Sub Type	First Person Shooter
	ESRB Rating	M (Mature 17+)

Professional Reviews

GamerNode 9 of 10
In short, Halo 2 is what you would expect coming from console to PC, with the obligatory upgrade in resolutions and graphics, and no real fiddling with the formula that has sold so many copies worldwide. The developers did manage to piggyback the game onto some exciting and revolutionary technology, and that should prove interesting in the months to come. If you're a PC gamer who has ignored the Halo craziness up until now, or just a fan of the series and happen to have a Vista equipped PC, check this one out.

Product Attributes

ESRB Rating:		M (Mature)
Game Genre:		Action
Max # of Players:		16

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