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Halo 2 for Windows

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Gold Edition for Windows

20 reviews

From $19.99 | 3 stores

19 reviews

From $1.88 | 4 stores

Product Description

The defeat of the Covenant in the first Halo game was only a temporary victory, as the alien attackers have renewed their mission to wipe out all of humanity. Despite the human military... More

The defeat of the Covenant in the first Halo game was only a temporary victory, as the alien attackers have renewed their mission to wipe out all of humanity. Despite the human military force's and Master Chief's efforts, the Covenant have breeched the Earth's defenses and have left its inhabitants in a dismal situation. In the midst of desperation, players assume the role of Master Chief and lead the resistance against the Covenant to save the people of Earth from a gruesome demise. The long-awaited PC version of Bungie's FPS, Halo 2 offers the full single-player campaign and multiplayer maps of the original Xbox version, with the addition of the content in the Multiplayer Map Pack as well as a tool for building and customizing levels. The game requires Windows Vista. Less

Sid Meier's Civilization IV is an award-winning strategy game that challenges players to build and expand an empire, throughout all of human history, and become the most powerful ruler... More

Sid Meier's Civilization IV is an award-winning strategy game that challenges players to build and expand an empire, throughout all of human history, and become the most powerful ruler the world has ever known. Less

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Key Features

ESRB Descriptor

Violence • Blood and Gore • Partial Nudity • Language

Violence

ESRB Rating

M - (Mature)

E10 - (Everyone 10+)

Publisher

Microsoft

2K Games

Genre

Shooter / FPS

Strategy

Platform

Windows

Game Series

Halo

Other Features

Online

Online Gaming Support

Online Gaming Support • LAN Gaming Support

Control Elements

Headset

Mouse • Keyboard

Distribution Media

DVD-ROM

CD-ROM

Miscellaneous

Product ID

32206534

75073600

Release Date

May, 2007

October, 2005

UPC

882224444002

710425217128

Product MPN

MPN

U28-00010

TH422LL/A

Consumer Reviews

Halo 2 for Windows

From $19.99

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Gold Edition for Windows

From $1.88

Product Review Summary

4.0

Based on 20 user reviews

84% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Multiplayer (5)
Fun To Play (5)
Good Value (4)
Quality Construction (4)
Great Design (4)
Graphics (4)
Challenging (4)
lots of free roaming (2)
Great Sound (2)
Kid Appropriate (2)

Cons

None (7)
Boring (1)

Good For

Everyday Use (5)
Gifts (5)
Home (4)
Teenagers (4)
Men (3)
Adults (3)
Everyone (1)
Office (1)
All Ages (1)

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Consumer Reviews

399

Halo 2: Like old coffee ... simply stale

bytheuerkorn Oct 29, 2007

38 Helpfuls 39 Helpfuls

Pros Finally available for PC, new map editor

Cons Low quality graphics, plain dumb AI, repetitive gameplay, price, Vista only

Recommended it? No

Microsoft has been controversial, yet successful, in the release of two extremely hyped products: Windows Vista and the Halo franchise (created by Bungie). With the PC version of Halo 2 they're joined at the hip and despite the clear marketing purpose (rather than technology), it still turned out... Read full review »

127

Wonderful game that is very entertaining

byfairycat Mar 18, 2010

5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls

Pros Graphics, Challenging

Cons None

Recommended it? Yes

This is a really fun game; you should definitely play it on insane! One of the most difficult games I have ever played when set to that level and it made me really work at many of the levels and areas. Get this game for sure! Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.7

Based on 19 user reviews

95% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Graphics (5)
Good Value (4)
Challenging (4)
Multiplayer (2)
Fun To Play (1)
Easy to Use (1)
Fun for everyone (1)
No Monthly Fee (1)
Non hardcore gamers will enjoy (1)
Easy to learn (1)

Cons

None (4)
Boring (1)

Good For

Adults (5)
Teenagers (3)
All Ages (1)
Gifts (1)

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Consumer Reviews

467

Civ IV; Massive Entertainment Even If It's Not A Gaming Breakthrough

bybuffoonery Jun 8, 2008

60 Helpfuls 61 Helpfuls

Pros Fascinating and massively entertaining look at history

Cons The military system really needs improvement

Recommended it? Yes

Civilization IV is the latest iteration of the redoubtable, very profitable computer game franchise from Firaxis. Everything is bigger, better, and prettier and this game will provide many, many hours of game play. It's addictive. Really addictive. Like the Morrowind games, something I really had... Read full review »

1360

"Build an Empire to stand the test of Time...."

byalexdg1 Dec 29, 2007

44 Helpfuls 45 Helpfuls

Pros Improved graphics and sound, more victory options, automates some boring stuff

Cons Memory-hoggish, problems with patches

Recommended it? Yes

In The Beginning....: It's hard to believe, but it's been a bit over 16 years since I was invited to my computer-savvy friend Raci's house and "sneakily" introduced to one of the most popular strategy game franchises ever published.

At the time (1991), I owned an Apple IIe personal... Read full review »

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