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Subject: Which game would you rather have, Reach or Halo 2?

I'm out.


Posted by: ReconHunter101
better customs than H2


H2 had the best customs of the series.

  • 05.23.2011 6:30 AM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.


Posted by: Gig4t3ch

Posted by: ReconHunter101
better customs than H2


H2 had the best customs of the series.


Not really, Halo 3 was infitely better.

  • 05.23.2011 6:30 AM PDT

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I'll have to say Reach. It was close though. Halo 2 is a LOT of fun, but the ultimate decision came to whether I want to play a game all about the BR or a game that features Invasion (despite DMR starts). Invasion won out. So much fun.

[Edited on 05.23.2011 6:35 AM PDT]

  • 05.23.2011 6:35 AM PDT


Posted by: ParagonRenegade

Posted by: W0lfsBl00d3
mc/halo music > reach music



Wut


the musical themes in halo ce and 2 are amazing.

but somehow in halo 3 marty stepped it up even more.

He still wrote good music for reach but it doesnt even compare to the feelings he created in halo 3's soundtrack. some of halo 3's music is almost too good.

  • 05.23.2011 6:55 AM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.


Posted by: W0lfsBl00d3

He still wrote good music for reach but it doesnt even compare to the feelings he created in halo 3's soundtrack. some of halo 3's music is almost too good.



Halo Reach & ODST had the best OST's IMO.

  • 05.23.2011 6:56 AM PDT

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Posted by: DecepticonCobra
Reach. And don't even start that "true fans" bull-blam!-, you don't know what you're talking about.


you sir can be quiet.

i vote halo 2. as a stand alone game, it woukd have worked, with good narative, character developement and gameplay. as a sequel, it works even better as the character development is more a continuation of what started in CE..

halo reach on the other hand as a prequel i cant stand. seeing as how there is already existing canon ect for that EXACT time period in the halo universe example A and this game fits into it about as well as a gameboy cartridge fits into a disc drive. example B.

halo reach also falls down as unlike CE and H2 the campaign is not that compelling, there is not alot of character developement, for a story of crushing defeat, the ending is rather triumphant...

but i will admit,yes i can play both sides of the fence, as a stand alone game, its story line is, ok at best. its character developement is, i'll let you finish that sentance. its gameplay is unfortunately unimaginative. except the part with the orbital combat, that was good. but the whole idea of being part of a spartan team, why was it that in almost every mission it was just you and one other spartan? (if any).

now if your argument is about MP, then yes, reach has more that you can do, more game types, more vehicles, more options, theatre, forge, firefight. but despite all this, both H2 and reach have the same major floor, the BR and the DMR, (yes i know they're different weapons)
both a medium/long range weapon, with good accuracy, one a random bullet spread with a 3round burst the other has a recoil based accuracy penalty (bloom) but yet, often you find this medium/long range weapon is able to stand up again short/medium range weapons at short range... and in reach the DMR is capable of taking down vehicles (with co-ordinated fire from multiple players for hevier vehicles. because my tank is so piss poor armored that small arms fire can strip armor plates and make me explode...
vehicular combat is as such very different in the two games, in H2 vehicles are effectively a power weapon, when used properly, only effectively countered by other power weapons or co-ordinated assaults, not 2/3 player spraying with a spawn weapon. whereas in reach vehicles are more often just armed taxis fullfilling a limited combat roll as they are not able to take what they can give in punishment.
then we have armor abilities, these are the evolution of one-use power-ups such as the bubble shield and grav-lift which are themseves evolutions of the simple OS/AC power ups the problem is that depending on the map certain AAs are rendered almost useless, jet packing on hemorage where the only thing stopping you getting crossmapped by DMRs is the ground your stood on, and other than making yourself very visible to get a better view of your target theres not alot of reason to use it. while they do add a different level of tactical gameplay involed with correctly applying your chosen AA and countering the opponent's. they also allow less skilled player to stack up against more skilled players while not offering as much of an advantage to the more skilled player, armor locking when you and your now dead teammate have been succesfully ambushed by a better player, who is now realoding as the killing blow bounced futily off your imperviously thick skull you can unlock and open fire finishing off the player who should have and deserved to have killed you both.

as far as graphics go, i can still enjoy CE, granted the graphics are a decade outdated, but the game itself is good.

so as a whole the brute simplicity of H2's MP gameplay and its excelent campaign make it IMO the better game than reach's flawed, yet pimped out MP and rather disapointing campaign.

What were you saying about true-fans? or do i not count?

*links go to wiki*

  • 05.23.2011 6:57 AM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.


Posted by: sisco ascendant



If you want us to take you seriously, use proper grammar & sentence structure.

Anywho, I disagree.

  • 05.23.2011 7:00 AM PDT

GOD IS GREAT. PRAISE DEDICATION DEVOTION TO AHURA MAZDA
.DEATH UPON NON-BELIEVERS, INFIDELS, AND THE EVIL LYERS

IF YOU ALL HATE REACH?

DONATE IT TO ME!!

PM

also.

REACH IS WAY BETTER!! I VOTED REACH!!

just lacks BR and H2 MAPS
and giant sized population
and Spartan 2s.

  • 05.23.2011 7:07 AM PDT

Halo 2

  • 05.23.2011 7:09 AM PDT

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Halo 2 beats out Halo: Reach any day of the week. I spent more time playing that game than any other game to date. The MM was fair, interesting, and skill reigned supreme over any other tactic (such as hitting the Armorlock button). The maps were just awesome and always created interesting flow and unique game spaces (Terminal ftw <3).

The BR was a fun weapon because it actually had some stopping power, something Reach would have no idea about. Button combinations just made CQC more diverse. Screw not really using the rest of the sandbox, that isn't what makes a great game.

  • 05.23.2011 7:12 AM PDT


Posted by: ParagonRenegade

Posted by: W0lfsBl00d3

He still wrote good music for reach but it doesnt even compare to the feelings he created in halo 3's soundtrack. some of halo 3's music is almost too good.



Halo Reach & ODST had the best OST's IMO.


martys awesome ;)

BTW do parts of this kinda remind you of some of halo 3's music

  • 05.23.2011 7:14 AM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.


Posted by: o DeathCubeK o
Halo 2 beats out Halo: Reach any day of the week. I spent more time playing that game than any other game to date. The MM was fair, interesting, and skill reigned supreme over any other tactic (such as hitting the Armorlock button). The maps were just awesome and always created interesting flow and unique game spaces (Terminal ftw <3).

The BR was a fun weapon because it actually had some stopping power, something Reach would have no idea about. Button combinations just made CQC more diverse. Screw not really using the rest of the sandbox, that isn't what makes a great game.


So poor balance & glitches = fun to you?

  • 05.23.2011 7:15 AM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.


Posted by: W0lfsBl00d3

BTW do parts of this kinda remind you of some of halo 3's music


Eehhhhhhhh.... a bit.

  • 05.23.2011 7:16 AM PDT
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Posted by: ParagonRenegade

Posted by: W0lfsBl00d3

He still wrote good music for reach but it doesnt even compare to the feelings he created in halo 3's soundtrack. some of halo 3's music is almost too good.



Halo Reach & ODST had the best OST's IMO.
ODST maybe, but only a deaf person would think Reach's music is near as good as the other Halos.

  • 05.23.2011 7:17 AM PDT

"You are who you dare"

You owe it to yourself to get out and be someone. Get to work!

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Halo 2.

Quarantine Zone is still the most epic level I have ever played in a video game.

  • 05.23.2011 7:17 AM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.


Posted by: triggerhappy964

ODST maybe, but only a deaf person would think Reach's music is near as good as the other Halos.


Wat

The music in the final cutscene made me break down, and I (for the first time ever) shed a tear at a game.

  • 05.23.2011 7:18 AM PDT

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Posted by: ParagonRenegade

Posted by: sisco ascendant



If you want us to take you seriously, use proper grammar & sentence structure.

Anywho, I disagree.


I'm sorry that you feel that way. Generaly speaking, even my partial use of grammar and sentence structure, is more than most use.

That aside. If you disagree, perhaps it would be possible for you to elaborate on why, you disagree?

Or, i can put your lack of explanation down to ignorance and TLDR.

Also, 'anywho' is not a word. So do not come here acting like your perfect, if in the same post you are not even going to use real words.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anywho

  • 05.23.2011 7:19 AM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.


Posted by: sisco ascendant

I'm sorry that you feel that way. Generaly speaking, even my partial use of grammar and sentence structure, is more than most use.


Indeed

That aside. If you disagree, perhaps it would be possible for you to elaborate on why, you disagree?

Or, i can put your lack of explanation down to ignorance and TLDR.


Almost everyhting in your post is opinion & not really a fact.

Also, 'anywho' is not a word. So do not come here acting like your perfect, if in the same post you are not even going to use real words.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anywho


"Anywho" is a slang word, like "OK" or "Bucks" or "Newb"

  • 05.23.2011 7:21 AM PDT

Posted by: bayareaboss510
One game I'm not joking a little like 7 year old said and I quote " tell me what your dick looks like so I can imagine it in my head and beat off to it"


Posted by: TheColdWolf
If Team Swat became ranked, would there still be no shields?


Amazing!

Posted by: ParagonRenegade

No, we're not fans because it's OP.

OP? To what extent? More OP than Halo 3's BR, or Halo Reach's DMR? The Halo 2 BR was great for starting out in BTB and larger maps. That's what it's primary use was for. What was so overpowered about it? Don't mention button combos because not everybody can do/did them.

  • 05.23.2011 7:23 AM PDT

Posted by: ღMidnight Hawk2ღ
Everyone is entitled to their own wrong opinion.


I'm part of the Bungie.net Minecraft group/server called SeptaCrafters
We're a Bungie.net group that goes to our very own Bungie server. Most players are from the Halo community either off Bungie itself or through word to Halo friends.

Reach doesn't even deserve to be on that poll.


Yeah Halo 2 fan right here.

  • 05.23.2011 7:23 AM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.


Posted by: Striker029
OP? To what extent? More OP than Halo 3's BR, or Halo Reach's DMR?


Both, except in the DMR's AV capabilities (Which should die a terrible death)

The Halo 2 BR was great for starting out in BTB and larger maps.p

I would like a balanced precision weapon for BTB starts.

What was so overpowered about it?

It's RoF was too high, it had to much Aim assist, it had far too much Bullet magnetisim & it just in general cheapened the game.

Don't mention button combos because not everybody can do/did them.

Sorry bro, I have to.

Button combos were cheating, plain & simple. This fact was even discussed by Bungie themselves as "Broken" as it was using the gun not as intended.

  • 05.23.2011 7:26 AM PDT

Posted by: bayareaboss510
One game I'm not joking a little like 7 year old said and I quote " tell me what your dick looks like so I can imagine it in my head and beat off to it"


Posted by: TheColdWolf
If Team Swat became ranked, would there still be no shields?


Amazing!

Posted by: ParagonRenegade

I would like a balanced precision weapon for BTB starts.
What's your definition of balance? It had a limited range, unlike the Reach DMR. It could injure vehicles, but only with coordinated fire would it knock them near death. Only Ghosts could it single handily take somebody out, but only with a great marksman.


It's RoF was too high, it had to much Aim assist, it had far too much Bullet magnetisim & it just in general cheapened the game.

I'm guessing by this stance, you rather it have no hitscan, thus it wouldn't have been so powerful. OK...

Halo 3's BR had no hitscan, and was awful. Reach's DMR is actually the weapon that's OP if you consider Halo 2's BR, Halo 3's BR, and the DMR itself. The only thing holding back the power of the DMR's capacity is bloom. What held Halo 3's BR back was lack of hitscan.

  • 05.23.2011 7:36 AM PDT

I would have to say Reach.

Campaign-wise, Halo 2 is far superior to Reach, there's no denying that. Reach's campaign, while good, just did not stack up to the original trilogy.

Multiplayer wise, Reach is superior to Halo 2. Halo 2's multiplayer was full of glitches, bugs, hackers, and cheap tactics like sword canceling or BXR. Reach, despite its complaints, is for the most part fair and balanced, has a larger weapons sandbox as well as AAs, has relatively few glitches or "cheats" and does not seem to have any hackers (I've never seen any).

So, both are good, and don't get me wrong, I LOVED Halo 2s multiplayer, I just think Reach is better that aspect. But really it would be hard to pick just one.

  • 05.23.2011 7:40 AM PDT

Halo 2 or 3. 3 because of the randomness of equipment and I just have fun with all the vehicles... and elephants. Halo 2 was just brilliant but there aren't as many gimmicky funny things to keep me laughing.

  • 05.23.2011 7:44 AM PDT

Halo 2 is just more fun, simple as that

  • 05.23.2011 7:46 AM PDT