So I’m through the second game in the series and thoroughly enjoyed, though the same gripes with the original, the lack of a map can be frustrating, though the mini map helped locate enemies, I chose to run through big sections of this one in order to get through some sections inside 20 minutes, when I realised I don’t have to fight everything. There are no direct spoilers in this just a few notes to pay attention to.
Again playing the anniversary edition of Halo 2, and the graphical difference is absolutely amazing. A lot of care was put into bringing this game upto a more modern standards. Again I find myself in awe of the games AI and how they don’t just fire blindly or run into danger but instead will do what’s needed to help you through
The lighting effects alone are a massive improvement and the shadowing makes the game feel ever more alive, and the world seem that little bit more real. All the textures were rebuilt, the entire game feels very different but the story remains the same, which ultimately is what I want as I play for the story. The enemies felt at least a little more of a threat, and the new sword was fun to play with, as well as playing both as Master Chief and the Arbiter. Seeing the story from two sides definitely felt different.
And a boss fight at the end of the game was welcomed, took a couple of attempts as it seems he has the ability to take you out in a single hit, alas, plasma grenades stuck to him and a few shotgun blasts finally put him down. Truth was a pain but not super difficult, a boss fight for the end of the game was definitely welcomed.
The world is definitely feeling more and more as I play through this sage. So of course onto Halo 3 we go.
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