Marathon 2: Durandal

ReleasedNov 24, 1995

PC (Microsoft Windows)
iOS
Mac
Xbox 360

About

Marathon 2: Durandal is the sequel to the first Marathon. Although the engine is similar to Doom in most respects (2.5D maps, bitmap sprites instead of polygons, etc.), Marathon 2 distinguishes itself with such features such as a rudimentary inventory system, ambient sound, multiple fire modes for each weapon, allies who aid the player, enemies belonging to different factions which will attack each other, a more developed plot (gradually narrated to the player at various computer terminals scattered throughout the levels). The Xbox 360 version of the game presents a revised HUD and provides support for both 4-player split-screen play on the same console and 8-player Xbox Live gameplay. This version also supports 16:9 screen resolutions, high-definition output at 60 frames per second (compared to the original 30) as well as upgraded models and graphics

Developer: Bungie, Freeverse Software
Publisher: Bungie, Microsoft Game Studios
Genres: Shooter
Themes: Action, Science fiction
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: First person
Age ratings: PEGI 12, CERO C, GRAC 15+, ESRB M
IGDB rating: 63 / 100 (15 ratings)
Also known as: Marathon: Durandal