How to Survive the Halo 2 Campaign

Halo and Halo 2 have been two of the most influential games in the first-person shooter market. Excellent graphics, a surprisingly deep storyline and some cool gear make this game worth playing a few times over. While the multiplayer aspects of Halo are the most talked-about, the single-player campaign should not be missed.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Watch your ammo. Ammunition is not always plentiful, especially on harder difficulty levels. None of the weapons have renewable ammo, so watch those counters!

2. Switch out weapons when you run dry. Nearly every enemy you fight will drop their weapon when they die. If your ammunition runs out, grab a fallen enemy’s weapon.

3. Keep your allies alive. Unlike earlier shooter games where your allies were little more than targets, the few friends you’ll have in Halo 2 are invaluable as comrades. Keep them safe!

4. Use the shotgun in close quarters. When it comes to looking your enemy in the eye and blasting him with something at close range, the shotgun is king.

5. Double-wield those submachine guns when you get a chance. They burn through ammo extremely fast, but they take down baddies in record time.

6. Take careful aim when using the sniper rifle. Ammunition for this monster is precious, so treat it with respect.

7. Run from cover to cover. Bits of rock and building can save your life. Shoot from cover and run to the next bit.

8. Take a break if you need it. Your shield will replenish itself if you give it a little time.

9. Use grenades to clear out rooms. Just remember that the blue plasma grenades stick to things, including you.