My friend and I played it on his xbox and it was EPIC! Just somewhat hard and I had to ask for help for him a lot. That is why I gave it four stars.

Halo 2 is by far the best game I have ever had the pleasure to play. The graphics are incredible, the music is impeccable, and it's just an overall great video game. When ESRB rated this game M, I was outraged. I mean, you're shooting aliens here, and there's little to no blood. (plus, it's whacked colors, like green and pink) The only time there is ANY human blood at all is if you shoot your partner, which even the youngest of children understand is morally wrong, and they'd never do it. (At least, my little ones don't) When the ESRB said it's scary, I just laughed out loud. The aliens are well-done, but I don't really think they're going to make you pee your pants or anything. There is absolutely no gore at all in this, despite what the ESRB says. There is a bit of blood, but like I said, it's mild and discolored. The language is extremely mild; I only heard about 5 d*mns and maybe 1 crap in the whole thing. It could at least of been rated T, but I don't think it even amounts to that. I think this is along the lines of E-10+ more than anything. CSM believes that the message is bad because we're attacking aliens. What the heck are they talking about?! Aliens are invading us, and we're simply defending ourselves! My two sons, Trent and Jacob, simply enjoy this game. I don't blame them, as I'm an epic halo fan myself. So buy the game, share it with your children. (If they're mature for their age) I don't think you'll regret, and neither will they.

For mature tweens

Great game. Basically the same as the first as far as violence, blood, and gore. There is killing of aliens, and when they die, green, or purple blood spurts out. There is also a parasitic, zombie-like form called the Flood that you fight. Those are really gory. Mild to moderate language sprinkled throughout. May be frightening to children under 10. Players use automatic rifles, high caliber pistols, semi-auto rifles, SMGs, plasma-based guns, grenades, turrets, rockets, and energy swords. PS: the "What Parents need to know" thing at the top says "torture". I played the whole game several times, last time just a month or two ago, and I didnt see any torture. Verdict: good for 14 and up. maybe for 11 and up. Definitely not for kids under 11.

It's a fun game but violent bloody and has cussing. Probaly for kids 11 and up. I f your kid is not responsable don't get it but good for responsable tweens.

The game is a cool (though violent, and has bad language) sci-fi shooting game. But I would enjoy it more without some of the language the other soldiers say. Parents should make sure the game is ok for there kids to play. I try to limit the time I play on the game because I don't think the game should be an every day game. All I'm trying to say is Caution.

It is a wonderful game in my opinion. It is completely age appropriate for a 13 year old. There is actually minimal blood or gore. There is some language issue, but it's nothing a kid won't hear at school. If your kid knows the difference between real-life and video games, everything will be fine.

This is no doubt the bloodiest halo game its very good though and easy to play. Some language, but other wise ok for 11 year olds.

This is by far the best halo game;even being an adult i still love to play it.Halo has a few objectionable things like a few swear words and some screaming aliens. But this blood gore stuff is lies. No gore is seen in the game. There are small amounts of blood that only is seen when killing certain enemies. Its not like in F.E.A.R. where its coated all over the walls in some levels. Halo 2 and any other halo game should be allowed to be played by kids. Us adults are holding our kids back for some fun not at all graphic games.