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|author=[http://www.piggybackinteractive.com/en/ Piggyback Interactive] | |author=[http://www.piggybackinteractive.com/en/ Piggyback Interactive] | ||
|publisher=Prima Games | |publisher=Prima Games | ||
|publication=November 9, 2004 | |publication=November 9, [[2004 (real world)|2004]] | ||
|media=Print (Paperback) | |media=Print (Paperback) | ||
|length=224 pages | |length=224 pages | ||
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== Book description == | == 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 its 224 pages you'll find: | 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|multiplayer]] mode; a full, highly accessible walkthrough for the epic [[Campaign]] mode; and everything on basic play. In its 224 pages you'll find: | ||
*Detailed annotated maps: outwit multiplayer opponents with your intimate knowledge of level architecture | *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 | *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 | *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 | *Features hundreds of digital screenshots to illustrate key points | ||
*Packed with tips, tactics, and techniques from the Bungie team | *Packed with tips, tactics, and techniques from the Bungie team | ||
*Learn about every adversary, vehicle, and | *Learn about every adversary, [[Vehicles|vehicle]], and [[Weapons|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 | *Confidently negotiate the huge Campaign mode with our exclusive maps and step-by-step walkthrough | ||
*Designed to enhance the | *Designed to enhance the Halo 2 experience for newcomers and [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] veterans alike. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Before the release of ''Halo 2'', the page for it at Xbox.com was [[Halo2.com | *Before the release of ''Halo 2'', the page for it at Xbox.com was [[Halo2.com|made to look]] as though it were a series of screens at the helm of a [[The Covenant|Covenant]] [[Covenant starship|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. | ||
*On the Contents page, Master Chief is shown about to kill a Brute on Earth, which comes from the [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]] trailer. | *On the Contents page, [[John-117|Master Chief]] is shown about to kill a [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] on [[Earth]], which comes from the [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]] trailer. | ||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
*The book wrongly prints that there are achievements in | *The book wrongly prints that there are achievements in Halo 2 for Xbox, when they are only actually available in [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)]]. | ||
*On page 7, there is a misprint that says the [[MJOLNIR Mk VI]] was upgraded; in reality, the armor was upgraded ''to'' Mk VI in the first level, [[the Heretic]]. | *On page 7, there is a misprint that says the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk VI]] was upgraded; in reality, the armor was upgraded ''to'' Mk VI in the first level, [[the Heretic]]. | ||
*On page 13, the reloading signal is depicted as three bullets; in the game, the reloading symbol is a circular arrow. | *On page 13, the reloading signal is depicted as three bullets; in the game, the reloading symbol is a circular arrow. | ||
*On page 41, the guide claims that a Grunt Minor's armor is yellow, when in fact it is orange. | *On page 41, the guide claims that a [[Unggoy|Grunt]] [[Unggoy Minor|Minor's]] [[Unggoy combat harness|armor]] is yellow, when in fact it is orange. | ||
*On page 46, the strategy guide calls a [[ | *On page 46, the strategy guide calls a [[Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|Brute Plasma Rifle]] a Brute Plasma Pistol. | ||
*On page | *On page 110, there is a [[Sangheili]] [[Honor Guard]] with blue ([[Sangheili Minor]]) armor. | ||
*On page 119, the strategy guide mistakenly called the [[Enforcer Sentinel|Enforcer]] a "[[Aggressor Sentinel Eliminator|Sentinel Major]]". However, it stated that the Covenant called it "Enforcer" on page 118. | |||
*On page 119, the strategy guide mistakenly called the [[Enforcer]] a "[[Sentinel Major]]". However, it stated that the Covenant called it "Enforcer" on page 118. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo 2 game guide 2.jpg|Back cover of the guide. | File:Halo 2 game guide 2.jpg|Back cover of the guide. | ||
File:Alphabetcovenantsy1.jpg|Guide to the | File:Alphabetcovenantsy1.jpg|Guide to the Covenant language. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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November 9, 2004 |
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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[edit]
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 its 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[edit]
- 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.
- On the Contents page, Master Chief is shown about to kill a Brute on Earth, which comes from the Halo 2 E3 Demo trailer.
Errors[edit]
- The book wrongly prints that there are achievements in Halo 2 for Xbox, when they are only actually available in Halo 2 (Windows Vista).
- On page 7, there is a misprint that says the MJOLNIR Mk VI was upgraded; in reality, the armor was upgraded to Mk VI in the first level, the Heretic.
- On page 13, the reloading signal is depicted as three bullets; in the game, the reloading symbol is a circular arrow.
- On page 41, the guide claims that a Grunt Minor's armor is yellow, when in fact it is orange.
- On page 46, the strategy guide calls a Brute Plasma Rifle a Brute Plasma Pistol.
- On page 110, there is a Sangheili Honor Guard with blue (Sangheili Minor) armor.
- On page 119, the strategy guide mistakenly called the Enforcer a "Sentinel Major". However, it stated that the Covenant called it "Enforcer" on page 118.
Gallery[edit]
Back cover of the guide.
Guide to the Covenant language.
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