Well, Bungie released new maps for Halo 2! So, here's what I think of 'em:

Containment:

Ok, this thing is just <b>AWESOME</b> for CTF games. Lots of routes through the level, a nice balance of weapons, tanks, and, of course, those giant gates that add a nice bit of strategy. Manage to get a tank in the other team's base, and they've got a problem. An explosive problem.

Warlock:

Well, this one brings back memories of Halo 1's Wizard. (It <u>does</u> have the same layout)

This time around, its a hella lot prettier, with rain, and water. It's a nice map for smaller groups, and there's a lot of shotguns and battle rifles, which can be pretty deadly, and no rocket launchers, thank god.

Turf*:

A rather small map, but it's pretty complex. It's the only map in the game with the Brute Plasma Rifle on it, and there's a rather useless Warthog sitting it it. It's also a rather pretty map (Somewhat like City 7 from Half Life 2), you can even see the bridge you play on in one of the campaign mode levels. And the pointless tower that seems to have no top.

Sanctuary*:

A small-ish level, symetrical, has nice water. Not much else to say. Plays pretty nicely, I guess. Need to be a good driver to use vehicles well, pretty narrow doors, and lots of places for people to jump out and board you.

<i>* Pay map. You can buy these two maps together for $8.03 canadian. It's worth it.</i>