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Subject: things in halo 2 that are better than halo 3 (besides BR)
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I liked how Dual-wielding was actually useful, as the Plasma pistol and SMGs were both some-what effective, better maps, super bounces, and the menus/music is better.
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  • 02.13.2009 6:44 PM PDT

It holds a lot of nostalgia for me, and for me that's a big reason I come back. Well that and it's the only game my girlfriend has so I'm kinda limited with what I can play.

Super bounces are no fun when they're used in matchmaking, but in a custom game setting I'd say they're enjoyable. Some of the maps flowed better, and running into the same people time and time again can always be some what exciting. Especially when hungry for a rematch.

  • 02.13.2009 6:57 PM PDT
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i like the halo 2 elites WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than halo 3.
i dunno, theres just something intimidating about them, and gold elites where SHINY witch is why they where my favorite, until halo 3, and now they look yellow

  • 02.13.2009 6:59 PM PDT

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Posted by: YahwehFreak4evr
It holds a lot of nostalgia for me, and for me that's a big reason I come back. Well that and it's the only game my girlfriend has so I'm kinda limited with what I can play.

Super bounces are no fun when they're used in matchmaking, but in a custom game setting I'd say they're enjoyable. Some of the maps flowed better, and running into the same people time and time again can always be some what exciting. Especially when hungry for a rematch.


I second that, very nostalgic indeed.

  • 02.13.2009 7:25 PM PDT

i do miss blood gulch. very often.

  • 02.13.2009 7:26 PM PDT

the game playes better than 3 the maps were better no overpowered melee atack and the maps useful duel wielding did i mention the maps ishould just say everything except graphics

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  • 02.14.2009 3:36 PM PDT

DUEL NEEDLERS!!!

  • 02.14.2009 3:56 PM PDT

I LIKE TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS, THE IDEA OF ME SHOUTING INSIDE OTHER PEOPLE'S HEADS MAKES ME FEEL POWERFUL

the control scheme ; the maps; the campain; the easter eggs; the glitches; the eleites ; the campain; the nogalastica; the campain; the dual wielding; the campain; the brute plasma gun; the AI; the campain; things the grunts said; the openness of the maps; and did i mention the CAMPAIN!

  • 02.14.2009 4:21 PM PDT

MAGNUM all the way

  • 02.14.2009 4:42 PM PDT
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The Halo 2 campaign destroys Halo 3's, sadly. The storyline had way more depth, streamline and a convincing feel to it, the Halo 3 storyline lacks everything that had me playing Halo 2 over and over again never getting tired of it. I also liked the character models much more, now all the characters are simply too overdone and adding the red eyes to the brutes and grunts really took away from their believability. The adding of armor plating to the Brutes also took away from the previous differences between the Elites and Brutes which set them so far apart. I loved the old tribal like savagery they were portrayed with and now they look too "smart". I was almost in tears after I saw what they did to the elites.

I pretty much like everything about Halo 2 over Halo 3, it was just a big disappointment to me, and FYI I play for the storyline/campaign far over multiplayer.


[Edited on 02.14.2009 5:02 PM PST]

  • 02.14.2009 4:56 PM PDT

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.

Things I love in Halo 2 that are absent in Halo 3:

1. The Brute Shot. The grenades bounced in H2 which made it more of a tactical power weapon.

2. 8 Grenades. You can carry 4 Frag Nades and 4 Plasmas. Lol, seemed like you always had one to throw.

3. Rocket Launcher Lock-On. I loved it when the some people could out maneuver the rocket and make it hit an obstacle.

4. Melee System. I think the H3 Melee System fails compared to H2. The same with the Sword, it got completely downgraded.

Ah, I could probably think of a ton of things, but I want other members to list theirs as well.

[Edited on 02.14.2009 5:13 PM PST]

  • 02.14.2009 5:07 PM PDT

Definately Ivory Tower, IMO one of the best Halo2 maps. Too bad that there is no somewhat similar map in Halo3.

I also used to miss good Tower of Power maps, but now with Sandbox coming there will be some good ones available in no time.

  • 02.14.2009 6:02 PM PDT

Dehouston-"One should not be honoured for doing what is expected"

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the control scheme ; the maps; the campain; the easter eggs; the glitches; the eleites ; the campain; the nogalastica; the campain; the dual wielding; the campain; the brute plasma gun; the AI; the campain; things the grunts said; the openness of the maps; and did i mention the CAMPAIN!


What this fellow said. \(^o^)/

  • 02.14.2009 8:44 PM PDT
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The Needler, Plasma everything. Carbine, Beam rifle. being able to spawn with every weapon.

  • 02.15.2009 6:56 AM PDT
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jenkins did coz he pwns teh noobs wit fl0od awesomeness

  • 02.15.2009 7:53 AM PDT

Good maps, useful duals, no lasers, dual needlers, a shotgun that isn't a camping tool, the round thing on the side of a ghost that is a one-hit kill, a gauss hog that isn't overpowered, a better version of Land Grab, awesome maps, little/no lag, even in BTB, easier to find games in, even with the small population, fewer annoying little kids, great maps, actual Covie weapon maps, better Brute Shot, realistic turrets, the Spectre.


Oh, and did I mention the maps?

  • 02.15.2009 8:27 AM PDT

Posted by: spartain ken 15
You guys care too much.

h2 brute shot

  • 02.15.2009 10:52 AM PDT
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Btw - polls on bungie.net mean absolutely nothing, so please don't use them to try and prove some kind of point.

~Achronos

Posted by: frogspartain
i like the halo 2 elites WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than halo 3.
i dunno, theres just something intimidating about them, and gold elites where SHINY witch is why they where my favorite, until halo 3, and now they look yellow


theres nothing intimidating about the elite. it looks so stupid running around the map. If your running across my path, your head is much easier target for me than the MC, regardless of helmet. I see it all the same..

  • 02.15.2009 11:22 AM PDT

The Flamin ODST

being able to dual wield needlers it makes it faster for the guys to blow up and it hits more people

  • 02.15.2009 11:56 AM PDT
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BloodGultch, it was my favorite of all maps. But I'm sure Bungie had a good reason not to add it to Halo 3, and even if they don't well hey nobodies perfect.

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  • 02.15.2009 12:41 PM PDT

obviously the elites they were WAYYYYYYY more intimidating on halo 2 for example the golden elites,when i played legendary they were formidable enemies in halo 3 ther are not even white elites... :(

  • 02.15.2009 1:20 PM PDT

"Nobody knows everything, we know this to be true.
Everything is difficult except whats in front of you, but its complicated even under your nose.
Bull-blam!- math equations and your highs and your lows.
and your manic depression it comes and it goes.
Your parasympathetic nervous system reacts and your in fight or flight mode"

Posted by: osama bin jesus
I liked how Dual-wielding was actually useful, as the Plasma pistol and SMGs were both some-what effective, better maps, super bounces, and the menus/music is better.
U?.

You clearly suck at H3 thats why you say the BR is worse than H2.
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[Edited on 02.15.2009 1:41 PM PST]

  • 02.15.2009 1:40 PM PDT
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Posted by: osama bin jesus
I liked how Dual-wielding was actually useful, as the Plasma pistol and SMGs were both some-what effective, better maps, super bounces, and the menus/music is better.
U?.

You clearly suck at H3 thats why you say the BR is worse than H2.
/thread


Yes because this thread is clearly about how much skill a game takes.

  • 02.15.2009 6:34 PM PDT

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The Elites.

They actually represented the Elites from the books. Intelligent, strong, commanding, brutal, etc.

Halo 3 turned them into rocks with guns.

  • 02.15.2009 7:30 PM PDT

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Posted by: frogspartain
i like the halo 2 elites WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than halo 3.
i dunno, theres just something intimidating about them, and gold elites where SHINY witch is why they where my favorite, until halo 3, and now they look yellow


theres nothing intimidating about the elite. it looks so stupid running around the map. If your running across my path, your head is much easier target for me than the MC, regardless of helmet. I see it all the same..


In the campaign, they are very much intimidating.

When you first come across them, you think of them as god's warriors. They are strong and intelligent and truly represent the Elites from the books.

Attempting to kill one from close range on Legendary is pure suicide in Halo 2.

  • 02.15.2009 7:33 PM PDT

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