Marathon 2: Durandal (1995)

Bungie, Freeverse Software

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, iOS

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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 … 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
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Developers
Bungie, Freeverse Software
Publishers
Bungie, Microsoft Game Studios
Genres
Shooter
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Franchises
Marathon
Series
Marathon
Also known as
Marathon: Durandal

Release dates

  • Nov 24, 1995 (North America) Mac
  • Sep 06, 1996 (North America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Aug 01, 2007 Xbox 360
  • Dec 15, 2011 iOS

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