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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the 224-page official strategy guide for the video game ''[[Halo 2]]'' published by [http://www.piggybackinteractive.com/en/ Piggyback Interactive.] It is written in English and is a paperback publication. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the 224-page official strategy guide for the video game ''[[Halo 2]]'' published by [http://www.piggybackinteractive.com/en/ Piggyback Interactive.] It is written in English and is a paperback publication. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Before the release of [[Halo 2]], the page for it at Xbox.com was [[Halo2.com (Covenant)|made to look]] as though it were a series of screens at the helm of a [[Covenant]] ship, complete with a Covenant language made of triangular shapes. The Game Guide uses a few of these characters to denote the placement of Covenant vehicles on their maps. | *Before the release of [[Halo 2]], the page for it at Xbox.com was [[Halo2.com (Covenant)|made to look]] as though it were a series of screens at the helm of a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] ship, complete with a Covenant language made of triangular shapes. The Game Guide uses a few of these characters to denote the placement of Covenant vehicles on their maps. | ||
*Instead of showing it as a circular arrow, the reloading signal on page 13 depicts it as three bullets. | *Instead of showing it as a circular arrow, the reloading signal on page 13 depicts it as three bullets. | ||
*A misprint in the the strategy guide mistakenly called the [[Enforcer]] a "[[Sentinel Major]]" on page 119. However, it stated that the Covenant called it "Enforcer" on page 118. | *A misprint in the the strategy guide mistakenly called the [[Enforcer]] a "[[Sentinel Major]]" on page 119. However, it stated that the Covenant called it "Enforcer" on page 118. | ||
*Another misprint in the strategy guide calls a [[Brute Plasma Rifle]] a Brute Plasma Pistol on page 46. A third misprint is on p.30, it incorrectly labels the [[Fuel Rod Gun]] as the [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]. | *Another misprint in the strategy guide calls a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae variant|Brute Plasma Rifle]] a Brute Plasma Pistol on page 46. A third misprint is on p.30, it incorrectly labels the [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Fuel Rod Gun]] as the [[Class-2 Projectile cannon|Fuel Rod Cannon]]. | ||
*The book wrongly prints that there are achievements in [[Halo 2]], they are only in [[Halo 2 Vista]]. | *The book wrongly prints that there are achievements in [[Halo 2]], they are only in [[Halo 2 Vista]]. | ||
*On the Contents page it shows Master Chief about to kill a Brute on Earth, which comes from the [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]] trailer. | *On the Contents page it shows Master Chief about to kill a Brute on Earth, which comes from the [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]] trailer. | ||
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*(MC) = Playable character, [[John-117|Master Chief]] | *(MC) = Playable character, [[John-117|Master Chief]] | ||
*(A) = Playable character, [[ | *(A) = Playable character, [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] | ||
<table border="0" class="toccolors" style="margin: 1em auto;text-align:left; font-size:84%;"> | <table border="0" class="toccolors" style="margin: 1em auto;text-align:left; font-size:84%;"> | ||
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<td style="background: #d5d5d5; font-weight: bold; padding: 0px 5px; text-align: center;">[[Halo 2]] Campaign</td> | <td style="background: #d5d5d5; font-weight: bold; padding: 0px 5px; text-align: center;">[[Halo 2]] Campaign</td> | ||
<td colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8; padding: 0px 5px;">[[ | <td colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8; padding: 0px 5px;">[[The Heretic]] | [[The Armory|The Armory (MC)]] | [[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station (MC)]] | [[Outskirts|Outskirts (MC)]] | [[Metropolis|Metropolis (MC)]] | [[The Arbiter|The Arbiter (A)]] | [[The Oracle|The Oracle (A)]] | [[Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo (MC)]] | [[Regret (level)|Regret (MC)]] | [[Sacred Icon|Sacred Icon (A)]] | [[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone (A)]] | [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind (MC)]] | [[Uprising|Uprising (A)]] | [[High Charity (level)|High Charity (MC)]] | [[The Great Journey|The Great Journey (A)]]</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td style="background: #e8e8e8; font-weight: bold; padding: 0px 5px; text-align: center;">[[Halo 2]] Multiplayer</td> | <td style="background: #e8e8e8; font-weight: bold; padding: 0px 5px; text-align: center;">[[Halo 2]] Multiplayer</td> | ||
<td colspan="2" style="background: #d5d5d5; padding: 0px 5px;"> | <td colspan="2" style="background: #d5d5d5; padding: 0px 5px;"> | ||
[[Ascension ( | [[Ascension (level)|Ascension]] | [[Beaver Creek]] | [[Burial Mounds]] | [[Coagulation]] | [[Colossus]] | [[Headlong]] | [[Ivory Tower]] | [[Lockout]] | [[Midship]] | [[Waterworks]] | [[Zanzibar]]</td> | ||
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Revision as of 05:44, May 29, 2011
Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide is the 224-page official strategy guide for the video game Halo 2 published by Piggyback Interactive. It is written in English and is a paperback publication.
Book Description
Developed on-site at Bungie studios and written over four months by the elite Piggyback team, this guide includes an encyclopedic appraisal of Halo 2's multiplayer mode; a full, highly accessible walkthrough for the epic Campaign mode; and everything on basic play. In it's 224 pages you'll find:
- Detailed annotated maps: outwit multiplayer opponents with your intimate knowledge of level architecture
- Study all features of multiplayer maps, from power-up locations to "secret" areas, attack routes, and more
- Includes an exhaustive rundown of preset and custom game types—design your own multiplayer match and attract the best crowd
- Features hundreds of digital screenshots to illustrate key points
- Packed with tips, tactics, and techniques from the Bungie team
- Learn about every adversary, vehicle, and weapon—their strengths and shortcomings and how you can exploit these
- Confidently negotiate the huge Campaign mode with our exclusive maps and step-by-step walkthrough
- Designed to enhance the Halo 2 experience for newcomers and Halo: Combat Evolved veterans alike
Trivia
- Before the release of Halo 2, the page for it at Xbox.com was made to look as though it were a series of screens at the helm of a Covenant ship, complete with a Covenant language made of triangular shapes. The Game Guide uses a few of these characters to denote the placement of Covenant vehicles on their maps.
- Instead of showing it as a circular arrow, the reloading signal on page 13 depicts it as three bullets.
- A misprint in the the strategy guide mistakenly called the Enforcer a "Sentinel Major" on page 119. However, it stated that the Covenant called it "Enforcer" on page 118.
- Another misprint in the strategy guide calls a Brute Plasma Rifle a Brute Plasma Pistol on page 46. A third misprint is on p.30, it incorrectly labels the Fuel Rod Gun as the Fuel Rod Cannon.
- The book wrongly prints that there are achievements in Halo 2, they are only in Halo 2 Vista.
- On the Contents page it shows Master Chief about to kill a Brute on Earth, which comes from the Halo 2 E3 Demo trailer.
- On p. 110 there is a Sangheili Honor Guard with blue (Minor Elite) armor.
- On page 7 there is a misprint that say the MJOLNIR Mk VI was upgraded, instead of his armor was upgraded to Mk VI.
- On p. 41 it says that a Grunt Minor's armor is yellow, when in fact it is orange.
Levels
In the below table:
- (MC) = Playable character, Master Chief
- (A) = Playable character, Arbiter
Levels that are mentioned in the Book | ||
Halo 2 Campaign | The Heretic | The Armory (MC) | Cairo Station (MC) | Outskirts (MC) | Metropolis (MC) | The Arbiter (A) | The Oracle (A) | Delta Halo (MC) | Regret (MC) | Sacred Icon (A) | Quarantine Zone (A) | Gravemind (MC) | Uprising (A) | High Charity (MC) | The Great Journey (A) | |
Halo 2 Multiplayer | Ascension | Beaver Creek | Burial Mounds | Coagulation | Colossus | Headlong | Ivory Tower | Lockout | Midship | Waterworks | Zanzibar |