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Subject: If Halo 2 was released at the same time as Halo 3 which one would win?

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Poll: If Halo 2 was released at the same time as Halo 3 which one would win?  [closed]
Halo 2 by a large margin (in terms of sold copies):  25%
(15 Votes)
Halo 3 by a large margin (in terms of sold copies):  38%
(23 Votes)
Halo 3 by a small margin (in terms of sold copies):  10%
(6 Votes)
Halo 2 by a small margin (in terms of sold copies):  20%
(12 Votes)
Split even (in terms of sold copies):  8%
(5 Votes)
Total Votes: 61

Halo2 can compete with any game out there right now, it's that good (it's just old). People don't like old things (that is why only the hardcore still play halo2) as much as they should. If halo2 and halo3 were released at the same time it would have blown halo3 out of the water (same for any new game now a day's). Don't get me wrong i think halo3 is a good game i just think halo2 is a better game.


[Edited on 12.29.2009 9:04 PM PST]

  • 12.29.2009 8:41 PM PDT

I'd Rather Be A Smartass Than A Dumbass

You underestimate the appeal of things such as Graphics sir. If Halo 2 was released at the same time as Halo 3 it would pale in comparison because its immediate merits appear lacking. And nobody would play it enough to get deep into it to see whether they prefer it or not. This is the Halo 2 Forum so people here are likely to prefer Halo 2, put simply we do not acurately reflect the wider world.

[Edited on 12.30.2009 4:50 PM PST]

  • 12.30.2009 4:46 PM PDT
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R.I.P. Halo 2
11/9/04 - 4/15/10

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Unfortunately, graphics matter far too much to the shallow gamers. Halo 2 would never stand a chance.

There is also the common assumption that if it has a bigger number behind the name, it is better.

  • 12.30.2009 5:17 PM PDT

I'd Rather Be A Smartass Than A Dumbass

I was under the Assumption they would not be named as Sequels in this hypothetical situation and merely titled something along the lines of Game 1 and Game 2. As well as the appeal of Graphical Updates to most gamers there is the tug of features. Theatre mode, More weapons, Online Co-Op Halo 2 would lose by a large margin.

I dislike calling them Shallow Gamers though. It reeks of self righteousness. They are people who prefer variety and like to try each new thing in turn rather then work their knuckles to the bone on each gaming venture and get in depth with it's core. I can see the appeal, I do not presume myself better then them.

[Edited on 12.30.2009 5:24 PM PST]

  • 12.30.2009 5:21 PM PDT
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R.I.P. Halo 2
11/9/04 - 4/15/10

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If we consider nothing but storyline and gameplay, I think Halo 2 would win by a very small amount. Halo 2's campaign is far superior, but I still like Halo 3's gameplay slightly better for multiplayer.

EDIT: By shallow gamer, I mean the type of people who choose GoW over Halo because it has better graphics. Or they argue that GoW is better because you can blast people in half and see their intestines spill on the ground when you shoot them in the gut. The type of people who don't care about a storyline at all, they just want to kill and see people explode into a gory mess. These people are also the people who think that EA is a great company because they make Madden.

Sorry if I sound like a self righteous generalizing jerk, but that's just what I see.

[Edited on 12.30.2009 5:41 PM PST]

  • 12.30.2009 5:29 PM PDT

Wow, great exchange of different points of view there fellas. Heh, you both make me want to agree with you.

  • 12.30.2009 6:36 PM PDT

I'd Rather Be A Smartass Than A Dumbass

Posted by: BOB570
By shallow gamer, I mean the type of people who choose GoW over Halo because it has better graphics. Or they argue that GoW is better because you can blast people in half and see their intestines spill on the ground when you shoot them in the gut. The type of people who don't care about a storyline at all, they just want to kill and see people explode into a gory mess. These people are also the people who think that EA is a great company because they make Madden.

Sorry if I sound like a self righteous generalizing jerk, but that's just what I see.


Hey it's kinda fun to see intestines sir. And Graphics do make a difference. To all intents and purposes Morrowind is a much bigger game offering more freedoms and possibilities then Oblivion but I really can't get over how trash everything looks when I play it. For me there is a set minimum I need in Graphical quality and from there on up I base all judgements of games on other merits then Graphics. Mine is kinda low, I like smooth animations that aren't jerky and textures to not be all blocky and horrible. Some have higher expectations. It doesn't bother me.

It's all fine to see it how you will. But remember always that the door swings both ways. I sometimes look at communities very much like Halo 2 and see what would others and sometimes even myself would describe as stupid ignorant small minded leghumping fanboys, refusing to accept change or innovation and simply wanting to ride the same dead horse until the end of time. How many developers have recieved grillings for not simply rereleasing essentially the same game over and over until the premise is sucked dry and reduced to nothing? All because fans aren't ready to move on? How many developers have done exactly the opposite and given in to the fans and been reduced to mockeries of designers who haven't come up with something creative in years?

A gaming industry needs many many kinds of moron to prosper those swarming all over the next shiny new thing serve their purpose as do the WoW drones and all the others. Don't judge those you see too harshly because although nobody likes to consider it you're probably just as bad as them in a different way you just haven't identified yet.

I am more then happy however to be a self righteous generalising jerk when it comes to Maddden however, I'd like to be forgiving and understanding but nobody is perfect right...

[Edited on 12.30.2009 8:07 PM PST]

  • 12.30.2009 8:06 PM PDT

You like to pour it on thick, don't you? The other opinion is that most of us have moved on to all manner of other games, yet we still want to play H2 from time to time. Some of us even rate H2 above the newer games but that is a matter of choice. Not a big deal, we enjoy what we want.

  • 12.30.2009 8:29 PM PDT

I'd Rather Be A Smartass Than A Dumbass

If you reread you'll notice I wasn't referring to the Halo 2 community sir. Only communities built up around similar games that I have seen. This community itself isn't too bad overall but there are more then a fair few -blam!-ing about Halo 3 and FPS games that came since in general that i see. Do you try to deny this? I wasn't taking a stab at the Halo 2 community only venturing to suggest we shouldn't point the finger as someone somewhere can probably do the same for us.

  • 12.31.2009 3:30 PM PDT

Posted by: Xiahou Dun
If you reread you'll notice I wasn't referring to the Halo 2 community sir. Only communities built up around similar games that I have seen. This community itself isn't too bad overall but there are more then a fair few -blam!-ing about Halo 3 and FPS games that came since in general that i see. Do you try to deny this? I wasn't taking a stab at the Halo 2 community only venturing to suggest we shouldn't point the finger as someone somewhere can probably do the same for us.
Rofl, I have no idea what you are defending, I issued no challenges. Your attitude seems caustic and defensive but I won't know for sure until your next post.

  • 12.31.2009 3:45 PM PDT

halo 2, had definetely an epic campaing

  • 12.31.2009 9:54 PM PDT

Sorry but if it was truly better it would still be played more then 3. Hence it is not and would never out sell or be out played if they came out on the same day.

Nothing is stopping anyone from playing it over 2.

  • 12.31.2009 10:00 PM PDT

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Posted by: Grumpy1Your attitude seems caustic and defensive.

As did yours.

It appears we both assumed wrong.

[Edited on 01.01.2010 2:18 PM PST]

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I believe Halo three would, however slightly.

  • 01.02.2010 6:15 PM PDT
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As someone said, Halo 3 due to the graphics.

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Don't even mess with Grumpy, Xiahou, you ain't even got 1/2 the clout. But, is all ok, as Grump would probably say himself. My tiny take, there's no comparing the two. Two systems, two fan bases. Am just happy it's all the same game. ODST is great !!!

  • 01.02.2010 8:14 PM PDT

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halo 3 by like 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 to 1

  • 01.02.2010 9:40 PM PDT
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Posted by: THE3DUDE
Sorry but if it was truly better it would still be played more then 3. Hence it is not and would never out sell or be out played if they came out on the same day.

Nothing is stopping anyone from playing it over 2.

False, very false.

As a game gets older, people loose interest in it.

Almost anyone who isn't a hardcore gamer will choose the third in a series over the second, just because it's a successor, so they assume it is superior. Also, graphics matter way too much to these type of people.

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I doubt Bungie or any other company ever would release two games of the same or similar titles at the same time, but if any genocidal company ever did (Halo = religon) believers would probably go for Halo 2, if they picked Halo 3, it would be like watching Lord of the Rings : RoTK before watching THe Two Towers.

  • 01.09.2010 1:42 PM PDT

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halo 2 has better matchmaking games/maps,well after halo 3 came out its much slower and its has a better campagian

  • 01.11.2010 6:15 PM PDT

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How can you say halo3 is better because of the graphics?
I mean to me the game play of halo2 is much better then halo3 and game play is way more important then graphics in my opinion.

  • 01.17.2010 6:56 PM PDT

Halo 3 without a doubt. Sure Halo 2 is a great game and I do actually like it more than Halo 3, but graphics would indeed play a huge part of it. Who wants to buy a game with obsolete graphics instead of a game with up-to-date graphics.

  • 01.17.2010 8:49 PM PDT

When does the dream end? When the dream becomes reality or reality becomes the dream...

Unfortunately, graphics matter far too much to the shallow gamers. Halo 2 would never stand a chance.

There is also the common assumption that if it has a bigger number behind the name, it is better.


That my friend is why i play classic nintendo!

  • 01.18.2010 9:54 AM PDT

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