Halo 2: Anniversary is a stunning experience that felt like Combat Evolved plus. The dual narratives and lore elements rocked. The level design felt more inspired and varied. And, of course, the gunplay is as good as one would expect from Halo. A terrific first-person shooter that could've benefited from less spongy enemies and a more sensible checkpoint system. In the grand scale of things though, Halo 2's issues don't even come close to affecting the game's overall quality.