Coupled with the launch of Windows Live!, the highly anticipated Vista version of Halo 2 is set to hit PCs everywhere May 8th.
GD's One Minute Review:
With Games for Windows Live support and a brand-new map editor, Halo 2 will give Vista users a better looking version of Halo 2, but won't necessarily have to upgrade their video cards, since the game won't support DirectX 10. Players will be able to host their own Live game servers to build up achievement points, but will not be able to compete against Xbox users. Those who didn't get the game in 2004 will be in for a big, epic story told from both sides of the battle. Veterans can take in the improved graphics and multiplayer capabilities, featuring the ability to create and share user-made content, including custom game modes. Look for the game for Windows Vista PCs on May 8.
Eight seminal games were released on the gaming market between October 26 and November 23, 2004. Twenty years later, here's Wccftech's retrospective.
You're not gonna include Ratchet and Clank Up Your Arsenal or Jak 3 on that list? Just change it to Fall 2004 Releases and include the masterpiece that is Sly 2.
Unexpected characters, infamous cliffhangers, and an E3 demo that time forgot.
My favourite of the series... I have only played 3 though
Never a big fan of the original but number two blew me away with it's scale, the bit at the beginning when you're driving a tank across this giant bridge whilst shooting down flying enemies lives in my head. Always rocked the double needler
as much as I liked it, it was one of the first game endings where I went "you gotta be f'ing kidding me!"
I still remember the gameplay reveal during E3 2003.. Man, the graphics was like a major upgrade from Halo 1 and it blew everybody's mind. It looked miles ahead of anything on PlayStation 2 and the score was epic! When it launched, Halo 2 was worthy of every bit of hype it generated.
This in my opinion is one of the best Halo games (Alongside 1 and Reach). It introduced the prophets, you could play an elite which was awesome, dual handling SMG, amazing graphics for its time on original Xbox and so many more.
The city levels had flat textures and streaming issues but the assault on the Temple with the ODST team was an unforgettable experience. I still remember how detailed the buildings covered with moss and grass were like and the water element in the temples was perfectly utilized.
Replayed this gem on MCC and had a blast.
Remember the days of four-player couch co-op? The Wealth of Geeks team certainly does. This list brings us back to the golden years of the original Xbox with the best four-player games that were available.
