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{PHOTON}Mazz1020 · Dec 26, 2005, 04:13 PM

I am the happy owner of Halo for mac and was just wondering if there is any news of Halo 2 for mac? Any news would be greatly appriciated

Leonard · Dec 27, 2005, 12:07 AM

Nope, no news.

So far it's exclusive to Xbox.

JoshuaZ · Dec 27, 2005, 12:18 AM

Newsflash: Never going to happen. Ever.

The only reason Halo 1 came out for any computer system was because it was part of Bungie's contract with MS.

{PHOTON}Mazz1020 · Dec 27, 2005, 01:15 PM

really? but i heard someone say that there is gonna be a Halo 2 for mac

Man that sucks if there isnt gonna be Halo2 for mac i've been waiting ever since Halo 2 came out

Sarc · Dec 27, 2005, 03:52 PM

It's not even out for the PC.

{PHOTON}Mazz1020 · Dec 28, 2005, 10:01 AM

so theres no possibility for Halo 2 for mac at all?

wuzup101 · Dec 29, 2005, 04:56 PM

There's a possibility, but it's very small. If you want to play halo2 pick up an xbox and a copy of halo2. Since the 360 came out, I'm sure you can get a used xbox and halo2 (which was only 19.99 new last time I checked) for like $100 - and it will play well.

epsionbass · Dec 29, 2005, 05:32 PM

I just very recently found out halo came out for mac. When/why/how did that happen? lol.

There was a halo custom edition mod made for the pc version open source style, does anyone know if something like that was made for mac? The halo custom edition enhanced multiplayer online gaming, and i believe i remember reading that they were modding that to try to get the halo 2 feel (mult. weapons and whatnot). I haven't been around the halo websites in months so i've fallen away from all the news.

Any thoughts?

{PHOTON}Mazz1020 · Dec 30, 2005, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by epsionbass

I just very recently found out halo came out for mac. When/why/how did that happen? lol.

Any thoughts?

Because Halo kicks ass and making Halo for mac could only make microsoft more $.

epsionbass · Dec 31, 2005, 09:30 AM

very good point

Helmling · Dec 31, 2005, 09:35 AM

Ok, I'm going to say it:

Halo is highly overrated.

It's a purely average FPS. Nothing remarkable about it. It may have been the best FPS on Xbox, but that's simply not saying much.

There, I said it.

demibob · Dec 31, 2005, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Helmling

Ok, I'm going to say it:

Halo is highly overrated.

It's a purely average FPS. Nothing remarkable about it. It may have been the best FPS on Xbox, but that's simply not saying much.

There, I said it.

it may be a bit overrated but you cant deny its a great game. At the time it was probably the best FPS on any platform. Its one of the few things microsoft got right. I did see a video of it being made in the early stages of its development and at least some of it was done on a mac.

Chinasaur · Dec 31, 2005, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by demibob

Its one of the few things microsoft got right.

Except Microsoft didn't do this game. BUNGIE did this game. BUNGIE was developing this game for the Macintosh YEARS (ca 2000) ago. M$ bought them, screwed everything higher than up, forced it to the XBox platform, delayed release, etc. Rinse, lather, repeat,

M$ does not develop. They acquire.

P · Dec 31, 2005, 12:41 PM

Halo is essentially Marathon for dummies, IMNSHO. They replaced the flamethrower with that needle gun and added a sniper rifle, otherwise the weapons are exactly the same. Oh, and there are now two different grenades, and there is both a plasma rifle and a plasma pistol - big deal. Most of the weapons are so similar that it's almost absurd. Both games also feature a "female" AI that helps you and another AI that has an ulterior motive, helping the opposition. They simplified the alien relationships and motivations a bit so the console players would understand it and added some prettier graphics. The mechanics are very similar otherwise. Don't get me wrong, Halo was OK. It wasn't Marathon, but it was OK. I'm just not going to hold my breath waiting for Halo 2. Call of Duty is much better, if you're looking for a shooter.

rjenkinson · Dec 31, 2005, 01:24 PM

well, every game bungie has ever made has had the same plot.

-r.

Helmling · Dec 31, 2005, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by demibob

it may be a bit overrated but you cant deny its a great game. At the time it was probably the best FPS on any platform. Its one of the few things microsoft got right. I did see a video of it being made in the early stages of its development and at least some of it was done on a mac.

Actually, I will deny that it's a "great" game. I'll say it's a good game, but it has absolutely nothing that distinguishes it as "great" in my book. It's a lot of fun when you cram four people on the screen, but the gameplay dynamic is nothing compared to, say, CounterStrike.

Now, maybe it's unfair of me to compare Halo to CS, which is the most successful online FPS ever, but that's exactly my point: No console FPS ever comes close to the PC experiences. I suspect that the main reason that is true is because of the limitations in console controllers vs. the good ole fashion mouse control of a PC/Mac.

demibob · Dec 31, 2005, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Helmling

Actually, I will deny that it's a "great" game. I'll say it's a good game, but it has absolutely nothing that distinguishes it as "great" in my book. It's a lot of fun when you cram four people on the screen, but the gameplay dynamic is nothing compared to, say, CounterStrike.

Now, maybe it's unfair of me to compare Halo to CS, which is the most successful online FPS ever, but that's exactly my point: No console FPS ever comes close to the PC experiences. I suspect that the main reason that is true is because of the limitations in console controllers vs. the good ole fashion mouse control of a PC/Mac.

what limitations the console controlls on the xbox are almost perfect for halo

Helmling · Dec 31, 2005, 04:54 PM

Console gamepads can never match the fluid control of a mouse.

demibob · Dec 31, 2005, 05:04 PM

not my mouse mines awfull

Helmling · Jan 1, 2006, 08:27 AM

lol...ok, well all else being equal.

Rev-O · Jan 1, 2006, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by {PHOTON}Mazz1020

so theres no possibility for Halo 2 for mac at all?

IIRC correctly, Halo 2 is running on the Havoc physics engine which pretty much means no Mac version until the licensing fee drops.

{PHOTON}Mazz1020 · Jan 1, 2006, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Rev-O

IIRC correctly, Halo 2 is running on the Havoc physics engine which pretty much means no Mac version until the licensing fee drops.

Well then there is a slight chance and we can keep praying

CIA · Jan 4, 2006, 08:40 AM

IF (big IF) it is ever released, I suspect it will be after Halo3 comes out.
Right now if you want Halo2 you buy Xbox or xBox360, later when it's no longer the new hotness, who knows.

demibob · Jan 4, 2006, 08:43 AM

halo 2 doesnt seem to be too much of a step up from halo anyway

Leia's Left Bun · Jan 4, 2006, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by demibob

halo 2 doesnt seem to be too much of a step up from halo anyway

I hated Halo 1.

Halo 2 is the best FPS ever.

G0Ducks · Jan 22, 2006, 11:15 PM

*bzzzzzt* No freekin' way. I can name a few that I would rather play with a group of pals.

Quake 1:
There is a special charm about this game (no... not the "short-buss" kind of special.) Quake 1 had great game play and for what it was, it really really used great environment ambience.
Granted, halo has better graphics, but as I become a more avid gamer, I find that game-play rules over graphics... Don't believe me? As all the Marathon players out there.
If you didn't know, you can buy really cheep versions of Quake 1 and two (I'm pretty sure for either mac or PC as the files for the game are all that are needed) and use the new OS X updates for the games to play them! P.S. You can't really pirate these games anymore as the source code has been released for free by ID(Well, I know the source is free anyway).

Tribes 1 or 2:
These games wrap Halo up into a little ball and spit it out. The graphics are nearly the same (rich-bright colors, some dirt effects... you know.) However, both tribes games offer more game-play in that the emphasis is on working together vs. individual. Any bloke can capture a flag, but it is a lot harder/more fun if you have to work together for a common goal. The different player-types makes both tribes 1 and 2, hands down, way more fun than Halo. Also, the vehicles in Tribes are soooo sweet

However, Halo is nice in that it works on a Mac.

My 2¢
R

Originally Posted by Leia's Left Bun

I hated Halo 1.

Halo 2 is the best FPS ever.

Chinasaur · Feb 9, 2006, 06:23 PM

This just in from the Evil Empire™

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4698072.stm

Leonard · Feb 10, 2006, 01:40 PM

It could be good news. Microsoft porting it to the PC brings it one step closer to the Mac. Maybe Macsoft will port it over. So far Macsoft hasn't commented according to http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/02/10/halo2/index.php

Andy8 · Feb 15, 2006, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Leia's Left Bun

I hated Halo 1.

Halo 2 is the best FPS ever.

I agree, especially playing a multiplayer big battle in Zanzibar :-D

D14852001_neko · Feb 16, 2006, 01:36 PM

To my knowledge, Halo 2 will work with Vista, and nothing else... not even XP and stuff like that ._.U

So there... but hey, PS3 is coming...

Lateralus · Feb 16, 2006, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by G0Ducks

Tribes 1 or 2:
These games wrap Halo up into a little ball and spit it out. The graphics are nearly the same (rich-bright colors, some dirt effects... you know.) However, both tribes games offer more game-play in that the emphasis is on working together vs. individual. Any bloke can capture a flag, but it is a lot harder/more fun if you have to work together for a common goal. The different player-types makes both tribes 1 and 2, hands down, way more fun than Halo. Also, the vehicles in Tribes are soooo sweet

Oh, thank God, another Tribes fanatic!

LagunaSol · Feb 20, 2006, 07:15 PM

Halo and Halo 2: definitely the most overrated games ever. Yes, I've played both. Yet I can't understand what all the hype is about. Been there, done that (Marathon series). Somebody's (actually lots of somebodies) been drinkin' the Microsoft kool-aid...

Knowing there will never be a Mac port of Halo 2 gives me no grief whatsoever.

Just keep the UT series coming and I'll be satisfied.

G0Ducks · Feb 21, 2006, 10:03 AM

EXACTLY!
I think the reason that Halo has received so much attention is that it is the first FPS for the masses. Before, FPS' were for the gamer-elite, now, people have been confused into thinking that the console FPS experience is better than the computer one! I would bet the contents of my pocket that I could beat anyone on a console, just as long as I got to use my keyboard and mouse...

Please, don't kid yourselves... Halo is mostly played by consolians™...Granted, there are a ton of compy players. My point is, hype for the masses(Microsoft) + ok game = WOW! Halo Rocks!

Or H+m(MS)=$$$

R

Originally Posted by LagunaSol

Halo and Halo 2: definitely the most overrated games ever. Yes, I've played both. Yet I can't understand what all the hype is about. Been there, done that (Marathon series). Somebody's (actually lots of somebodies) been drinkin' the Microsoft kool-aid...

Knowing there will never be a Mac port of Halo 2 gives me no grief whatsoever.

Just keep the UT series coming and I'll be satisfied.

Leonard · 10:48 AM

Yes, I'd have to agree that UT2004 is way better than Halo - especially Onslaught. But there seems to be something that unconsciously draws me to Halo, maybe it's the teamwork or the vehicles, maybe it's the community - maybe it's the hilarious red vs blue thing. The vehicles seem more realistic in Halo though, nothing like doing a 180 right at the base or sliding into base with a Warthog.

The single player of Halo has some great background scenes and then some scenes that just got overused and the Flood wasn't all that interesting.