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Subject: The real reason Halo 3: ODST will succeed

It is what it is.

My real gamertag is Boomerf16.

I've been doing a lot of thinking recently and I've come to a few conclusions about why ODST will be a huge hit and truly a great addition to the Halo franchise (even though it probably won't sell as well due to the decreased hype compared to Halo 3). First off, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the previous Halo games but ODST will definitely bring a refreshing change. Firefight mode will (kinda) make up for the lack of multiplayer but, overall, I think the campaign will be a much more immersive experience than any other campaign Bungie has made.

The main difference will lie in the similarities it will have to Halo: CE's campaign where you're on your own but, more than that, it will finally give the player the chance to completely imprint him (or her) self onto the character. I've always felt that it's important for the players to be able to define their own experiences in the game and really get an intimate sense of what the story means to them. This has, so far, not been a huge focus of Bungie games and will represent a subtle yet monumental shift in Bungie's storytelling dynamic.

Furthermore, the different art direction looks truly incredible. Even though there hasn't been a huge revamp in the graphics engine (due to it using the same basic game engine) the destroyed city of New Mombasa is going to be truly breathtaking.

Overall, this game is going to be huge and absolutely incredible for it having taken only a year or so to be developed. Despite what all the naysayers have been, well, saying, this will end up being a must buy game for 2009.

  • 08.02.2009 11:24 PM PDT

Posted by: urk
Eat raw meat.
Punch a bear in the face.


If you don't know who I am, the feeling is mutual.

ODST will be a great game, but it definitely helps that it's going to be released before MW2.

  • 08.02.2009 11:26 PM PDT

But there's no sense crying over every mistake.
You just keep on trying till you run out of cake.
And the Science gets done.
And you make a neat gun.
For the people who are still alive.

Yea, everyone knows how awesome ODST will be. Some people may miss MC. Firefight looks pretty fun for the people who don't have XBL and got bored of the campaign. And the storyline looks quite interesting as well.

  • 08.02.2009 11:30 PM PDT

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I agree 100%. This game looks amazing, It won't need a demo. This is a very interesting campaign compared to most other hit games.

  • 08.03.2009 1:17 AM PDT
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I find it funny, because I'm extremely quiet in real life unless I am with people I've know my whole life, honestly I believe the Rookie is like this, meaning we could be very similar, so that's how I project myself onto him.

  • 08.03.2009 1:20 AM PDT

Does anyone even read these?

Posted by: brotherkid
I find it funny, because I'm extremely quiet in real life unless I am with people I've know my whole life, honestly I believe the Rookie is like this, meaning we could be very similar, so that's how I project myself onto him.
.... Wha-?

  • 08.03.2009 1:36 AM PDT

I wasn't even excited about ODST until I seen the newest video bungie posted...then I was just like "next month? that's so long from now" lol....

  • 08.03.2009 2:22 AM PDT

Posted by: brotherkid
I find it funny, because I'm extremely quiet in real life unless I am with people I've know my whole life, honestly I believe the Rookie is like this, meaning we could be very similar, so that's how I project myself onto him.


Omg same.

  • 08.03.2009 2:26 AM PDT