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|developer= [[Hired Gun]] | |developer= [[Hired Gun]] | ||
|publisher= [[Microsoft Game Studios]] | |publisher= [[Microsoft Game Studios]] | ||
|platform= [[Personal | |platform= [[Personal computer|PC]] - Windows Vista or 7 | ||
|releasedate= May 31, 2007 | |releasedate= May 31, 2007 | ||
|genre= [[First-person shooter]] | |genre= [[First-person shooter]] | ||
|modes= [[Campaign Mode]], [[multiplayer]] | |modes= [[Campaign|Campaign Mode]], [[multiplayer]] | ||
|rating=Mature (M) | |rating=Mature (M) | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
Halo 2 Vista has been reworked graphically for the PC, including high-resolution textures and support for very high resolutions. While the single player campaign does not differ from the Xbox version, they can earn firstly tried and all new single- and multiplayer achievements. One of the selling points of Halo 2 Vista is an included map editor. It has include the same programs as previously used in the [[Halo Editing Kit]] and also includes a pre-made "custom" map by default, named ''[[ | Halo 2 Vista has been reworked graphically for the PC, including high-resolution textures and support for very high resolutions. While the single player campaign does not differ from the Xbox version, they can earn firstly tried and all new single- and multiplayer achievements. One of the selling points of Halo 2 Vista is an included map editor. It has include the same programs as previously used in the [[Halo Editing Kit]] and also includes a pre-made "custom" map by default, named ''[[Example]]'', which was made for players to observe as an example for making their own custom maps. | ||
A new ability pushed by the Microsoft team is a feature called "[[wikipedia:Tray and Play|Tray and Play]]". It is an attempt to emulate the ability of consoles to instantly play new discs in a DVD Drive without installing them. It allows the end-user to play the game as it is installing. | A new ability pushed by the Microsoft team is a feature called "[[wikipedia:Tray and Play|Tray and Play]]". It is an attempt to emulate the ability of consoles to instantly play new discs in a DVD Drive without installing them. It allows the end-user to play the game as it is installing. | ||
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[[File:HAV.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Screenshot of Halo 2 Vista, showing high resolution.]] | [[File:HAV.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Screenshot of Halo 2 Vista, showing high resolution.]] | ||
===Multiplayer Additions=== | ===Multiplayer Additions=== | ||
Halo 2 Vista, being a release title of Games for Windows, includes support for the Live for Windows system. It intertwines with the [[Xbox Live]] system, allowing communication with someone who has an Xbox. However, cross-platform play is not supported (this feature was planned). The interface is similar to that of the Xbox 360 dashboard. Instead of using peer to peer matchmaking, players will be able to create dedicated servers, which are created with a program that comes with the disc. | Halo 2 Vista, being a release title of Games for Windows, includes support for the Live for Windows system. It intertwines with the [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox Live]] system, allowing communication with someone who has an Xbox. However, cross-platform play is not supported (this feature was planned). The interface is similar to that of the Xbox 360 dashboard. Instead of using peer to peer matchmaking, players will be able to create dedicated servers, which are created with a program that comes with the disc. | ||
Gamertags, which are used on Xbox Live, are also used on Live for Windows. If a player were to have an Xbox Live gamertag, they would be able to log on using that. Otherwise, a free account can be registered for a player. Players can also match up in parties, and the party leader can specify maps and game types to play on the go. | Gamertags, which are used on Xbox Live, are also used on Live for Windows. If a player were to have an Xbox Live gamertag, they would be able to log on using that. Otherwise, a free account can be registered for a player. Players can also match up in parties, and the party leader can specify maps and game types to play on the go. | ||
Exclusive to Halo 2 Vista are 2 new maps, [[ | Exclusive to Halo 2 Vista are 2 new maps, [[District]] and [[Uplift]]. However, Halo 2 Vista does not include the maps [[Desolation]] or [[Tombstone]]. Modders have managed to port [http://h2v.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=2350 Desolation] & [http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=30500 Tombstone] to Halo 2 Windows Vista. | ||
==System Requirements== | ==System Requirements== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[ | *[[Achievement]]s were included with the PC version of Halo 2, though they can only unlock while you are logged into Games for Windows-Live. These Achievements are shown on your Live profile and go towards your Gamerscore, just like Xbox 360 games. | ||
*Halo 2 Vista is the first and only Halo game thus far to feature Tray and Play. | *Halo 2 Vista is the first and only Halo game thus far to feature Tray and Play. | ||
*It is suspected that the Halo 2 Editing Kit has had many features disabled or deleted, which would disallow all types of custom tag creation. As of April 2011 there has been no custom map that has been created with custom player models, vehicles, scenery/objects, scripts. | *It is suspected that the Halo 2 Editing Kit has had many features disabled or deleted, which would disallow all types of custom tag creation. As of April 2011 there has been no custom map that has been created with custom player models, vehicles, scenery/objects, scripts. | ||
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*[[Halo 2]] | *[[Halo 2]] | ||
*[[List of Achievements for Halo 2 Vista|List of Achievements]] | *[[List of Achievements for Halo 2 Vista|List of Achievements]] | ||
*[[Halo 2 | *[[Halo 2 Vista Patches|List of Patches]] | ||
===External=== | ===External=== | ||