>>724982297
>Better campaign missions
Structurally yes. Much better objective variety, but I find myself replaying CE more.
>Better worldbuilding
>Better narrative
Both true. I enjoyed seeing things from the Covenant's perspective. Halo 2 was very much Arbiter's story which is why I think a lot of people disconnected with it.
>Better core gameplay
That I'm mixed on. I liked the addition of vehicle boarding and dual wielding, but I felt there were a lot of redundant weapons added to the roster. Enemy balancing also felt pretty bad on higher difficulties, especially with shielded flood, Brutes and Drones.
>Better MP maps
Also agree. Halo 2 has the best mutliplayer maps in the franchise. Only Halo 3 comes close. But I do miss some of the wacky designed maps like Chiron TL-34 and Boarding Action.
>Better soundtrack
Absolutely. Halo 2's soundtrack in my opinion is the peak of the series.
Overall I thought it was a fantastic sequel.