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.

THis game is amazing and I play it all the time. Even better than the first Halo. I mostly play it w/ my cousins who are stinkin obsessed w/ this game. I particularly didn't like the Flood-but I guess I didn't in the first Halo either. Occasional swearing so I always turn the volume down to make my mom happy. But then I miss out on the GREAT music. (i shed a tear). Some violence but against the aliens and parasites-not against the humans. And ur playing as the good guys so it gives a positive message.

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.

fun.... but still violent

I think it's fine because my 8 year old neighbor played it, but he gets very angry and uses the swearing he hears in the game. but his older brother, who is 11, handles it much better. the role models are telling you it's good to fight for what you need to protect, the cotrols are VERY easy to use, and the positive message is that you fight for what you need to protect.

This was my favorite of all of em! I loved the close quarters combat! But the game was better on blood and cussing! so drop down the age thing!

This game is very fun. Best for teenagers though. Should be rated T.

Everybody always exaggurates the violence level in this game

great game but not something that you should be giving to anyone under the age of 9 but this is definently the mildest m rated game i have ever played