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Subject: ODST graphics

I was watching the trailer and noticed that the graphics for the hands were..... meh. They looked alright. I'm just thinking that if I'm going to be seeing hands for this entire game, they'd better look good. Bungie got away with it in previous games because the Chief wore gloves, but now our protagonist is actually showing some skin. Hopefully Bungie can take the time to sharpen the character models this time around. The armor in Halo 3 was sub-par. I don't know much about creating models in games, but is it really that hard/time-consuming? Isn't there like a little knob you twist that makes the graphics better (that was a joke)? I'm not saying the graphics were bad, and I know the game is not finished. Just stating my mind. I'm tired of the graphics bashing this franchise gets, and I wonder if Bungie and its community are also.

Also, the look of the game seemed to be a bit Gears of War-esque. Not as bright and vibrant as the other Halo games. Seemed a little dark, muddy, and (oddly) golden. Which doesn't make sense, because aren't they run off the same program?

[Edited on 06.03.2009 10:34 AM PDT]

  • 06.03.2009 10:33 AM PDT

is this a joke?
the cinematics are going to look awesome

  • 06.03.2009 10:35 AM PDT

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They are still using the Halo 3 engine since it's an "expansion". Therefore, they can't do much besides polishing the graphics up a little.

  • 06.03.2009 10:35 AM PDT
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There's already a topic about this. On this first page or at most on second. Lazy people... use search bar or scroll down...

  • 06.03.2009 10:35 AM PDT

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Posted by: StP Scar
Sounds like a bunch of Justin Bieber wannabes in here. I bet you all wear skinny jeans too.

It's running off of the Halo 3 engine, which is 2 years old. You can't honestly expect the graphics to look amazing.

Besides, Halo 3 still has pretty damn good visuals to date compared with some games that have come out. The graphics aren't horrible, you'll be able to live.

  • 06.03.2009 10:36 AM PDT

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Yes. They are using the same engine. That doesn't mean they can't expand on it. Joseph Staten said in an interview that they are using the same engine but now that they know how to use it, they've been able to make things better and make the art style in the game much better to fit the scenarios (aka the dark gritty feel of the game)

As far as spartan armor goes, I'm very surprised that you said sub par. I don't know too many games where you can scope into their armor with a sniper and not see jagged edges and meshed patterns. You can actually see the detail in the armor (cracks and texture) and everything smooths out.

  • 06.03.2009 10:43 AM PDT
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Engine is not a limitation really. Morrowind's modders have made graphics, effect etc. that make the game look even better than Oblivion. Well almost.

  • 06.03.2009 10:46 AM PDT
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I noticed better lighting and textures. so the engines been upgraded. and....it.....is gorgeous! IMO

  • 06.03.2009 10:46 AM PDT

The game kinda looks like halo 2 with better graphics.

  • 06.03.2009 10:47 AM PDT
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Just compare the maps that shipped with the game, with one of their latest maps: Assembly. Assembly looks very different (graphic wise) than The Pit (just an example). I believe ODST will look a bit better than Halo 3.

  • 06.03.2009 10:49 AM PDT
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THE GAME LOOKS SWEET! Much better than Halo 3 IMO, but different people have different views.

  • 06.03.2009 10:52 AM PDT

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i think it looks like a Gears 2 Graphics

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On the podcast it said that for the demo they actually downgraded the visuals a little bit so that when the game came out it would be better than what people where thinking. Also don't I wouldn't get upset because in 3 years we have gotten 3 halo games with a new one for next year.

  • 06.03.2009 10:56 AM PDT
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Truly awesome news, can't wait to see the game in its final stage.

  • 06.03.2009 10:57 AM PDT
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I think this game has some great graphics,i always loved Halo graphics,one of the better!

I'm also happy that it's darker and stuff now,it's something diffrent,i like!

  • 06.03.2009 10:59 AM PDT

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i think the darkness supports the game better. like its supposed to be in a demolished city and the gold is the new HUD visor effect. friendlies are green, baddies are red, and the environment is gold. that's the gold tint u see.

  • 06.03.2009 11:24 AM PDT

I wasn't saying the graphics were bad at all. And I'm very happy to hear the graphics should be amazing.

  • 06.04.2009 10:22 PM PDT
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Reach needs to be patched. It's the truth.

You're complaining about Halo's graphics? The only thing Bungie is bad at is rendering human faces

  • 06.04.2009 10:27 PM PDT

God....

Yes, they are. I remember when Captain Keyes mouth moved like a puppet's.

  • 06.04.2009 10:31 PM PDT

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ehem.. the ODST expansion wont be out for awhile... little early to complain eh?

  • 06.04.2009 10:31 PM PDT

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The graphics looked a little more polished but don't expect them to be leaps and bounds beyond Halo 3's.

  • 06.04.2009 10:32 PM PDT
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Reach needs to be patched. It's the truth.

Posted by: The FenderGlyph
God....

Yes, they are. I remember when Captain Keyes mouth moved like a puppet's.


HaloCE doesn't count because back then those graphics were revolutionary

  • 06.04.2009 10:34 PM PDT

Coordinates recieved...missiles en route, stand by for fireworks.

Posted by: BBrulz82
You're complaining about Halo's graphics? The only thing Bungie is bad at is rendering human faces

bungie also screwed up weapons. there was gonna be a human sword machete thing but the didnt add it.

  • 06.24.2009 7:33 AM PDT
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Posted by: Sethinator23
Yes. They are using the same engine. That doesn't mean they can't expand on it. Joseph Staten said in an interview that they are using the same engine but now that they know how to use it,


Hahaha, that's funny. But really it is just an expansion.

  • 06.24.2009 8:27 AM PDT

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I wish they would use the Halo1 or 2 engine to make bigger maps. With a game as good as Halo to get bogged down on painting everything into smurfville is a waste.

Bigger maps Bigger maps Bigger maps.

  • 06.24.2009 8:30 AM PDT

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