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Quick snapshot
Marathon 2: Durandal is the 1995 follow-up to Bungie’s original Marathon, tailored initially for Macintosh players. The sequel expands the storyline, adds competitive and cooperative multiplayer options, and keeps the fast-paced shooter action that fans expect.
Origins and continued support
Bungie released Marathon 2 in 1995, and several years later they made the source code public. That decision enabled the Aleph One project, which updated the engine so the game runs cleanly on modern hardware and supports enhanced customization.
What the game delivers
Marathon 2 builds on the original with a longer single-player campaign and additional multiplayer modes. New maps and varied enemy types broaden the tactical choices, while weapon changes and control tweaks alter how encounters feel compared with the first title.
Notable gameplay features
- Dual-wielding capability lets you carry and fire two weapons at once for more hectic combat.
- A new shotgun adds close-quarters punch and changes confrontation dynamics.
- Fresh enemy designs introduce different attack patterns and challenges.
- Expanded map locations give the campaign more variety and exploration.
- A longer campaign offers more missions and a deeper story arc than its predecessor.
- The Aleph One engine brings improved visuals and lets you customize controls and settings for modern systems.
Suggested alternative
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Technical
- Mac
- Free
