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Subject: Should I play with the new graphics, or the original?
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"It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me."

I've always wanted to play Halo CE with achievements. Hell, many people have. There's been COUNTLESS threads on the subject. We've all fantasied as to what the achievements will say, how much they would be worth, what do you have to do to get them.

My dilemma is that I'm not sure if I want to play with the new graphics for the achievements, or with the original. I LOVE CE! I played an endless amount of hours in the campaign and had LANs every week, so I'll be playing this game A LOT.

What are you guys going to do? What would you recommend?

  • 07.07.2011 10:20 AM PDT

I think I'm going to be switching back to the original a lot if they continue to use the things in Reach. Like the AR, Elites(specially the gold ones), grunts and ect. I don't want to see Reach in this game I want to see Combat Evolved. Unless they change some of that I will be switching when that gold elite sneaks up on me in th Silent Cartographer :) I am exited for the new graphics though. I love CE too it has unlimited replay value that no other halo game has.

[Edited on 07.07.2011 10:37 AM PDT]

  • 07.07.2011 10:29 AM PDT

THATS MY COOL MAN I CAN'T TAKE IT OFF!

New graphics. I was against the game getting a graphical overhaul at first, but what they did looks absolutely astounding and makes Reach's visuals look amateur.

I just hope the achievements are actually challenging.

Also hope that a mythic difficulty is involved, because I for the past like 5 years I've been able to every level legendary in my sleep.

[Edited on 07.07.2011 2:36 PM PDT]

  • 07.07.2011 2:34 PM PDT

Just play through with the new graphics, and switch back and forth at points of interest.

Personally, if I keep seeing Reach objects, I'll just play with old graphics. On my old disc.

  • 07.07.2011 4:30 PM PDT
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I may seem to come across as a -blam!-, but I'm really just trying to help.

I'm most certainly going to be hoping between original and new. While I can't wait for that same good ol' experience I think i'll be playing mostly with the new/Reach graphics overlay.

  • 07.07.2011 5:52 PM PDT

"The Elites(bungie) have failed to protect the Prophets(halo), and in doing so, have put all our lives at risk. Let no warrior(gamers) forget his oath, 'Thou, in faith, shall keep us safe, whilst we find the Path."
"With my blessing, the Brutes(343) now lead our fleets(halo games)! They ask for your allegiance, and you(halo and bungie fans) shall give it."~ the changing of the guard (halo developers)

my first playthrough is going to be with the original graphics to re-live thoses memories the second playthrough i'll play with the new graphics to see if it still feels the same without the old grahics

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  • 07.07.2011 6:28 PM PDT

New graphics of course. I have the original and have played it many times. I'm not getting for the achievements... I could care less about that, I wantz ze new grafiks!

  • 07.07.2011 6:38 PM PDT

Reach's graphics ama- WHAT? Its -blam!- cell shaded how can it look better. Cell Shaded as in cartoony...

Posted by: Andrei Chikatilo
New graphics. I was against the game getting a graphical overhaul at first, but what they did looks absolutely astounding and makes Reach's visuals look amateur.

I just hope the achievements are actually challenging.

Also hope that a mythic difficulty is involved, because I for the past like 5 years I've been able to every level legendary in my sleep.

  • 07.07.2011 7:01 PM PDT

Good players work together...and no matter how good you are, you're not physic. - blade6321

Well, I'll be playing with the new graphics personally. We've all been playing with the original for a decade now...don't you think our eyes deserve something with a little higher resolution? Better yet, switch back and forth to truly appreciate the difference!

  • 07.07.2011 7:07 PM PDT
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I'll be playing with new graphics. Achievements really mean nothing to me (See my gamerscore as proof towards that :P) so the only thing that really will inspire me to play is the new graphics/terminals. Unlike many who are going to be playing it for the first time in years, the last time I played through the Campaign was just a few months back. Even then it was only a few days ago I played the second level. I really wish I wouldn't have continued to play the Campaign so often over the past 10 years so I could really get a boost of enjoyment when playing, but, oh well. I'll still love playing it as I already do with the current version for the PC :P

  • 07.07.2011 7:16 PM PDT
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Sometimes, I dream about cheese.

can't believe this question is being asked lol, why would anyone play it on the original graphics, goes against the point of REMAKING the game doesn't it?

  • 07.07.2011 9:13 PM PDT

New graphics. Then when I find a terminal, I'll switch to old to see if the terminal is only when you play HD or if it's always there.

  • 07.07.2011 10:24 PM PDT

Relax. I'd rather not piss this thing off.

-Master Chief

Newer graphics seem awesome but thinking back from when i was a kid i use to play orginal graphics and i thought it kicked butt back then not sure about this change.

  • 07.08.2011 1:58 AM PDT

En taro Adun!

Play with new graphics. Occasionally switch to the old graphics for nostalgia purpose.

  • 07.09.2011 2:21 PM PDT

im just gonna switch back and forth

  • 07.09.2011 3:12 PM PDT

Long time Halo fan.

original, nothing beats the elites, wraiths, and marines.

  • 07.09.2011 5:32 PM PDT

New graphics. Though its still an enjoyable game, some parts seem almost...painful in comparison with the lovely graphics of Reach, and other games out now.

  • 07.09.2011 11:03 PM PDT
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Depends. Are the Zealots going to be gold or white?

  • 07.09.2011 11:40 PM PDT

Relax. I'd rather not piss this thing off.

-Master Chief

It will be the same concept as in Halo CE but just getting HD and alot of new graphics being added nothing changing in the story.

Posted by: Sliding Ghost
Depends. Are the Zealots going to be gold or white?

  • 07.10.2011 12:20 AM PDT

Now, in the quantum moment before the closure, when all become one. One moment left. One point of space and time.

I know who you are.

You are Destiny.

I'll be doing two playthroughs in 24-hours. First one will be with the original graphics, second with the updated ones. I'm hoping there's online cooperative; I would kill for some online CE co-op. This game is going to be sick! I cannot wait :3 Plus I hear it's going to be pretty cheap: $40 or so dollars.

  • 07.10.2011 1:23 AM PDT
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Posted by: MadMattbeast
It will be the same concept as in Halo CE but just getting HD and alot of new graphics being added nothing changing in the story.
So the white zealots seen in the trailer are placeholders and they're going to be gold?

  • 07.10.2011 3:55 AM PDT

New graphics I want to see what it looks like with the new graphics.

  • 07.10.2011 6:24 AM PDT
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Why, both, of course. Not meaning to sound greedy in any way, but seize the opportunity of both, my friend.

You have two cookies to eat and there are two different choices. Would you choose chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin? How about one of each ;)

I agree that Halo Combat Evolved is awesome. The new one may or may not be. I, however, already own a copy or two of the original. If not to play on the new graphics, why would one lavish their currency on the newer title?

  • 07.10.2011 7:51 AM PDT


Posted by: Recondrop
original, nothing beats the elites, wraiths, and marines.

Could you hijack vehicles with the halo CE graphics or would you have to use the halo reach graphics?

  • 07.11.2011 6:48 PM PDT

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