- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: I Omen I
Alright. After watching the mini-documentary Bungie released on Halo 3, I have realised something, well, not realised it, but it was reiterated. Reiterated so strongly it was like a punch in my colon.
Thus far, the Halo series has been no less than epic. I think we can all agree that the storyline is not special, and it's been done, but the gameplay, and more importantly, the music, makes up for the story.
So the story goes deeper if you read the books, but for someone who hasn't, this story is cliche'. Cool, that's fine. But what other game would you spend literally 24 hours playing with your buddies while scarfing down pizza and drinking Jolt?
There were so many times both in Halo 1 and Halo 2 alike where I would just stop and listen to the music. Honestly, what other First Person Shooter was so cared about, was so enshrined in undying, unflinching badass-ness, that an entire orchestra was used just for the music?
I'll be the first to admit that Halo 1 and Halo 2 both have their fair share of annoyances, and things that could be changed, but the fact remains; these games are the epitome of First Person Shooters. What line is more badass then at the end of Halo 2 when Chief says "Sir, finishing this fight". When he said that, I literally got chills, forget that it's the end of the game, just watch that clip over and over again in the documentary, and try not to tell me that he's going to kick ass harder and take more names in Halo 3. That line says that he is going to wreck the Covenant's -blam!-. Also, when an FPS comes out, what does it get compared to? Halo. When you mention Xbox, what is the single game that comes to your mind? Halo.
So much time and effort were put into these games in all aspects: Gameplay, graphics, music, etc. that it would be insane, even for the hardcore PS2 fanboy, to not like something about these games. Sure, Halo 2 was made in only, what was it, 10 months (Correct me if I'm wrong)? Even so, people don't keep playing it merely because it's Halo: Combat Evolved's predecessor, but because it's a great game.
This is my way of saying thanks to Bungie and everyone who helped on these games. I can safely say that the Xbox would not be as successful without these games. I can only hope that Halo 3 carries on the legacy that has been set forth in the gaming world by the Halo series.
I like this kid he is a true fan. I've read the books, played the game, and listened to I love bees, and I share his opinion, this is truly an epic series. I appluade Bungie's ability to make great games.