Monday, August 29, 2005

Halo 2 is broken.

Halo 2 polarizes fans because of its multiplayer mode... and, more to the point, the problems therein.

"Polarizes fans?" you ask. "How so?" Simply put, Halo: Combat Evolved was a better designed, balanced, and tuned multiplayer experience than its sequel. The mass appeal of Halo 2 meant the game had to be designed with a little more flexibility for the consumer's experience. After all, Bungie knew that a vast array of people would be buying the game, and it recognized the need to satisfy the full spectrum of their interest. That flexibility still offered solid gameplay, but also resulted in some serious changes to the fundamental design of Halo's multiplayer experience.

We've narrowed the problems with Halo 2's multiplayer to five specific breaking points. But never let it be said we're simply complainers -- after some careful consideration, we've found ways to make our criticism constructive, too.