is halo 2 better than 1?

[Chungus Demon]

I'm one of those people who were late to the Halo party, my first game was Halo 3 but I never got to play the first two games.

As much as I understand Halo 1 is highly regarded game and was very innovative at the time, I don't seem to be enjoying it as much as I did Halo 3, is Halo 2 better? just a genuine question, not looking to spark hate or anything, just want to know if I should be excited

[Crenando]

its more or less a subjective question but in my opinion yes. In fact i hold it even higher than halo 3. Yeah i said it, now fite meh.

[Define Brackish Water]

For as long as I've been a fan people have ranked the Bungie games like they pulled five random numbers out of a hat. Don't feel bad if you don't like a few of them.

Halo CE was worth the romp but it was Halo 2 and Halo 3 that made me love the series. I literally saw Halo 2 and thought it looked fun enough to get. Looking back, I enjoyed the 3 books around Halo CE more than the game itself.

If it helps, people usually group Halo 2 pretty close to Halo 3 so if you liked Halo 3 then you'll probably like Halo 2. The Forge mode for Halo 2 Anniversary is more powerful than Halo: Reach's so I am looking forward to that.

[BRT Cobra]

mp yes sp no

[Jeanmouloude]

ooh you have no idea
if halo CE was a master piece
Halo 2 is the crown jewel
and halo 3 is the gold and the diamonds

[DroopingPuppy]

Advantages on Halo 2 singleplay:
-Able to dual wield.
-You can use Energy Sword and Fuel Rod Gun.
-Able to swap the weapon with fellow troopers.
-Don't require a health pack.
-Able to have cute grunt ally(IMPORTANT).
-Don't have The Library level.

There is really no downside over CE.

[DroopingPuppy]

Originally posted by HALO_run:

Originally posted by DroopingPuppy:

Advantages on Halo 2 singleplay:
-Able to dual wield.
-You can use Energy Sword and Fuel Rod Gun.
-Able to swap the weapon with fellow troopers.
-Don't require a health pack.
-Able to have cute grunt ally(IMPORTANT).
-Don't have The Library level.

There is really no downside over CE.

there is downsides you don't have hp anymore,1

2 the game is slower in sp side do to how things work and how hard you play, as halo 1 isn't as hard

No HP is actually a straight improvement sir. You can just sit down and take a breath to restore health, and you don't need to roaming and desperately need for a health pack which consumes precious time. It actually makes the game faster.

Also Halo CE was not so easy either. If I have to choose which one is hard, then I will pick Halo CE, though.

[Traianus]

I still think that Halo 2 is the best episode of the whole franchise. Now, I totally agrre withDrooping Puppy's points. I might add another thing on your list; the story. When I started to play Halo:CE back in 2001 (I was 9 years old), I've thought that we were fighting some alien menace that it's persuing its own goals. Halo:2 gives you the opportunity to know your enemy, since you play as the Arbiter and for the Covenant in some levels. When I started with Halo 2 in 2004, I realized that Covenants are a multi-aliens alliance with a religious, yet dangerous, goals. This is where Halo:2 started to build an interesting story with all they characters. I'm not saying that Halo:CE sucks; it's still a good game for me, just like the whole franchise, but my favourite will remain Halo 2. Sorry for my bad English, by the way.

[Coq_Pwner]

yes

[TheRat62]

I think Halo CE is better.

Levels are longer, bigger, and there are more enemies to fight.

Halo 2 is scaled back quite a bit in terms of scope. Feels more like a typical console game whereas Halo CE feels more like a PC game... levels are smaller, much faster pacing, not as many enemy encounters.

[Boomscleby]

You'll get endlessly different answers. I picked up the series on 2 and to date it's far and away my absolute favourite.

CE began the franchise. 3 brought in some great new mechanics (Forge the name but GOD that Brute vehicle is awesome to ride) and a solid, bombastic close to an amazing story)

But 2 created that story. It took the plot of CE and built a significant, interesting enough story to carry a whole universe with its own incredible moments and twists. The game introduces a tonne of new characters, new mechanics and new gameplay elements, and overall feels solidly 'complete' and each level always felt different enough and interesting enough to not just run through the same areas (a big criticism of CE). Plus for me, that was really where the music came alive. Metropolis level on sub-legendary difficulty is just something else. Rolling across a destroyed bridge in a "Tank. Beats. EVERYTHING!" to a heavy metal guitar riff and drums is just...

Hell I might just be remembering that one section and it's still justification for 2 carrying the series.

[shaban95]

the way i see both games..


halo ce = batman begins

halo 2 = the dark knight

[Magoo]

i like halo 2 and i like halo ce. I lean more at 2.

[TheRat62]

Halo 2 has the better story.

CE has the better gameplay.

[Vixus]

Neither. Halo 5 best. Forever and always.

[Hardcore Games™]

halo 2 was excellent and very nicely expanded the storyline for new releases