great game . graphic : the graphic have greatly improve since the original Halo . the bump-mapping have do a great deal for the game . throw a plasma grenade on the ground and watch the lighting effect . 10\/10 SOUND : I love the sound in this game , great music , and great sound effect . my only complaint be that the warthog sound less `` scary '' and the smg sound more like fully-auto cap gun instead of real gun . but other than that the sound be great . 9.7 \/ 10 gameplay : fun ! I love the new addition of dual weilding . I also like the way that you can board and enemy vehicle . these be just a couple of the many thing that have greatly add to the already fun gameplay of HALO . 10\/10 story -lrb- no spoiler -rrb- : good story . there have be many complaint about the end ... but I think the story be very immersive . I love it . although the end be slightly dissapointing . 9.8 \/ 10 MULTIPLAYER : in Halo this be one of the main attraction . in Halo 2 multiplayer could have make a game . its incredibly fun and addicting . now with the new addition of live you can play with new or old friend while on completely different continent . Multiplayer be what help make this game what it be ... a great game . 10\/10 VALUE : Definatly a game that will keep you occupy for year . 10\/10 OVERALL : Halo 2 leave I completely breathless ... well , it leave I with enough breath to say `` damn ! '' score :9.9