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The Halo 2 Map Pack In-Depth

Posted by Zonk on from the more-master-chief-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at dept.

1up.com has an in-depth look at the Halo 2 Map Pack released by Bungie. Besides details and strategies for all of the new maps, they also include screenshots and footage to make sure you get the feel for the new playing area. From the article: "Halo 2 carries the same name, characters and clever design from Bungie, but the rebalancing, retooling and re-imagining the multiplayer mode received has resulted in a game that remains true to Halo: CE, but for competitive play, Halo 2 is a totally different game. Instead of focusing on individual skill, Halo 2's map design, weapon sets and game types demand a cohesive unit functioning on all cylinders for success. From symmetrical maps designed to pit flat-out skill versus flat-out skill to asymmetrical maps created for objective-driven multiplayer content, Halo 2's online modes and maps require as much teamwork as any console FPS available. So here's a head start on getting together your strats for the recently released Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack."

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  1. No matter how many maps they release... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    No matter how challenging and wonderful they might be...

    You'll STILL find a bunch of 12-year olds screaming obscenities and racial slurs if you refuse to engage in plasma sword duels being the "noob" you are.

    1. Re:No matter how many maps they release... by HarvardFrankenstein · · Score: 5, Insightful
      Yeah, I can't stand the 12-year-olds either, but I find that I tend to have more good experiences than bad once my level starts holding steady. I'm a measley 10, and most of the people I get matched up with are at least not complete idiots.

      And if anyone really is a problem, I usually just mute them and make note of their name so I can leave feedback after the match. Of course, I'm making a rather optimistic assumption that Bungie actually pays attention to feedback.

  2. Halo 2 is not that much different by oskard · · Score: 4, Insightful

    From TFA:

    Halo 2 is a totally different game. Instead of focusing on individual skill, Halo 2's map design, weapon sets and game types demand a cohesive unit functioning on all cylinders for success.

    Many FPS gamers will probabaly argue the same truth: Individual skill will only get you so far. Team cooperation, practice, and coordination are what it really takes to win. This is true for any first person shooter.

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