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4 is clearly the successor to 3. (I won't use the "R" word - nothing deserves that) And by "successor," I mean "Cousin that was dropped on its head." Same genes...same goodness... Just...lacking. Nice try, though.

  • 12.03.2012 6:30 PM PDT
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Me.

I can't say I'm really disappointed with Halo 4 because I had no expectations. All the features 343i hyped up and the reviews it got are laughable. It doesn't even seem like a Halo game. It plays like Call of Duty ripping off Halo instead of Halo ripping of CoD. Definitely worse than Reach.

  • 12.03.2012 8:22 PM PDT
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Posted by: JMcDon15
Me.

I can't say I'm really disappointed with Halo 4 because I had no expectations. All the features 343i hyped up and the reviews it got are laughable. It doesn't even seem like a Halo game. It plays like Call of Duty ripping off Halo instead of Halo ripping of CoD. Definitely worse than Reach.


I have to agree with the statement above excluding the first sentence. 343i did messed up the multiplayer aspect of H4, especially with the DMR and Armor Abilities. Heck, AA was already introduced in Reach, but was more of an item. Reach was a merely ok game in my standards, but H4 seems to be becoming a bad CoD clone.

Halo 4 was the bad apple in the barrel in my opinion, although the campaign was somewhat great. Halo 3 will be nothing more than a nostalgic reminder of Bungie's gift to all of us, back when everyone would be playing customs and matchmaking during it's prime. Up to this day, I would still occasionally play customs on H3 with friends, because the overall style and feel of both H4 and Reach can't compare.

  • 12.03.2012 10:26 PM PDT

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Posted by: JMcDon15
Me.

I can't say I'm really disappointed with Halo 4 because I had no expectations. All the features 343i hyped up and the reviews it got are laughable. It doesn't even seem like a Halo game. It plays like Call of Duty ripping off Halo instead of Halo ripping of CoD. Definitely worse than Reach.


I have to agree with the statement above excluding the first sentence. 343i did messed up the multiplayer aspect of H4, especially with the DMR and Armor Abilities. Heck, AA was already introduced in Reach, but was more of an item. Reach was a merely ok game in my standards, but H4 seems to be becoming a bad CoD clone.

Halo 4 was the bad apple in the barrel in my opinion, although the campaign was somewhat great. Halo 3 will be nothing more than a nostalgic reminder of Bungie's gift to all of us, back when everyone would be playing customs and matchmaking during it's prime. Up to this day, I would still occasionally play customs on H3 with friends, because the overall style and feel of both H4 and Reach can't compare.


Sadly, it seems games nowadays are not made with heart in mind - more or less with money in mind.

  • 12.05.2012 2:26 AM PDT
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Sadly, it seems games nowadays are not made with heart in mind - more or less with money in mind.
It was always about money.

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Posted by: JMcDon15
Me.

I can't say I'm really disappointed with Halo 4 because I had no expectations. All the features 343i hyped up and the reviews it got are laughable. It doesn't even seem like a Halo game. It plays like Call of Duty ripping off Halo instead of Halo ripping of CoD. Definitely worse than Reach.

"Worse than Reach"...Please take a deep breath and think about what you're saying, JMc...I think we're all let down and need some time to cool off...Please...

  • 12.05.2012 6:57 PM PDT

What a waste....

I like Halo 4's competitive MP. But the file share is broken to hell. There are NO customs. Anywhere!

  • 12.05.2012 10:15 PM PDT
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Posted by: cameo_cream
I've spent the last two days playing Halo 4 and I've had enough. I was hoping not to see another Reach but alas, I don't get this luxury.
Another Reach? Ha, that's a pretty wierd thing to say, seeing as how the majority of people say Halo 4 is almost identical to Halo 3. The only difference is tha maps and the armor abilities in my opinion.


How is it "identical" to Halo 3? The only thing similar to it is the BR.

The gameplay is no where near Halo 3. These people need to honestly open their eyes, or go and play a game of Halo 3 and see the massive difference in gameplay.


H4 may have elements in place from reach, I agree. But the gameplay itself is much more reminiscent of previous halo titles. The gun play in h4 is so good, and feels much smoother than any one of them.

I agree it doesn't feel like h3, but that's not a bad thing in this case

  • 12.06.2012 1:36 PM PDT

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Posted by: cameo_cream
Sadly, it seems games nowadays are not made with heart in mind - more or less with money in mind.
It was always about money.


But it seems its only about money now. I see more heart and soul put into BO2, than I do Halo 4.

  • 12.06.2012 2:12 PM PDT

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Posted by: Nocbl2
I like Halo 4's competitive MP. But the file share is broken to hell. There are NO customs. Anywhere!


At least in Reach we were given decent customs..... I hate myself for saying that.

  • 12.06.2012 2:14 PM PDT

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Posted by: cameo_cream
Sadly, it seems games nowadays are not made with heart in mind - more or less with money in mind.
It was always about money.


But it seems its only about money now. I see more heart and soul put into BO2, than I do Halo 4.


Developers have been taking advantage of consumers for a few years now. They release DLC, sometimes mere weeks after the game's release, so it was, or easily could have been, finished beforehand. Not only do they charge you for it, but they also limit the game's accessibility if you choose not to purchase it. You pay full price for a game under the assumption that you can play it in its entirety, only to find out that you have to pay another $10 or so, or else you're locked out of a significant amount of the online multiplayer. Then another $10. And another. Before long, you've payed over $100 for a single game, or you gave up on it and wasted $60. It's borderline profiteering.

The worst example I can think of is what Bungie did with the Mythic II Map Pack. They made it exclusive to Halo:ODST for about the first six months after its release, so it couldn't be purchased separately on Xbox Live Marketplace for a lesser price. Then, they made it a requirement to have all DLC in almost half of the multiplyer playlists. Your choices were: Pay $40 for a map pack, or be locked out of half of the multiplayer, which you were able to play up until that point if you had all of the prior DLC.

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  • 12.06.2012 4:59 PM PDT

Games I like:,
Half-Minute Hero
MBU
Portal
Halo 3 is the best Halo ever
Maps I like: Turf, Avalanche, Pylon, Sandbox, Breakpoint and many more.

I don't know about you but I hate the super weak shields.

  • 12.06.2012 6:24 PM PDT

Yaeeeyah!!

Halo 3 was the best halo ever.. So much good memories.

  • 12.06.2012 11:55 PM PDT

BrAdLeY

Finally, i totally agree, Halo 3/2 are the 2 most amazing games ever made, Halo 3 ODST was amazing too, But since reach its all been downhill, Halo 3 still has many years for me and i played it since it come out.

  • 12.07.2012 1:38 AM PDT

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Posted by: cameo_cream

Posted by: CrazyT

Posted by: cameo_cream
Sadly, it seems games nowadays are not made with heart in mind - more or less with money in mind.
It was always about money.


But it seems its only about money now. I see more heart and soul put into BO2, than I do Halo 4.


Developers have been taking advantage of consumers for a few years now. They release DLC, sometimes mere weeks after the game's release, so it was, or easily could have been, finished beforehand. Not only do they charge you for it, but they also limit the game's accessibility if you choose not to purchase it. You pay full price for a game under the assumption that you can play it in its entirety, only to find out that you have to pay another $10 or so, or else you're locked out of a significant amount of the online multiplayer. Then another $10. And another. Before long, you've payed over $100 for a single game, or you gave up on it and wasted $60. It's borderline profiteering.

The worst example I can think of is what Bungie did with the Mythic II Map Pack. They made it exclusive to Halo:ODST for about the first six months after its release, so it couldn't be purchased separately on Xbox Live Marketplace for a lesser price. Then, they made it a requirement to have all DLC in almost half of the multiplyer playlists. Your choices were: Pay $40 for a map pack, or be locked out of half of the multiplayer, which you were able to play up until that point if you had all of the prior DLC.


The difference with ODST/Halo3 was that most people bought the DLC because it was worth it. I don't recall many people saying "nah I'm not going to buy the DLC". Majority of people have mythic, but with Reach hardly anybody even bought the first map pack because the game wasn't worth playing.....

And like you said, we were effectively paying for maps that Bungie 'held' back because they couldn't 'finish' them in time. If they were supposed to be in the full game they should have been free.

-Greed was what caused the recession, if developers are not careful they will cause the same thing to the gaming community-

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  • 12.07.2012 1:47 AM PDT


Posted by: THElizzard01
Already back to Halo PC.


Thats how you do it, son.

  • 12.07.2012 3:43 AM PDT

Been with Bungie since 1996, and no plans of leaving.

I always complained that Call of Duty ships out the same game every year, but the formula of CoD works. I don't understand why 343i couldn't stick to the classic Halo formula. Halo 3 is a MUCH better game all around. Halo 4 seems way to easy for me. H3 always brought challenge to the table.

I still get goosebumps when I start H3 and hear that opening music.

  • 12.07.2012 9:46 AM PDT
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I'm not making excuses. I never claimed to be good. I have never played any colonel better than me though.


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If you like H4 at least a bit and BTB sounds interesting to you, check out Bigteambattle.net. The site is newly reopened but there's already some settings and maps out on the F/S of Official BTBnet. BR starts, no instant spawn in objective, no custom loadouts, etc. If you like BTB there's a good chance you will have fun playing BTB.net maps+settings. Once maps+settings are finalized there will be ladders/tournaments similar to what was there in Reach.

  • 12.07.2012 10:25 AM PDT

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Halo 4 Slayer is terrible...I'll stick with CTF until 343 updates the game. Also, it's got terrible hit detection/lag and that needs to be addressed.

  • 12.07.2012 12:38 PM PDT
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Posted by: WjB456
If you like H4 at least a bit and BTB sounds interesting to you, check out Bigteambattle.net. The site is newly reopened but there's already some settings and maps out on the F/S of Official BTBnet. BR starts, no instant spawn in objective, no custom loadouts, etc. If you like BTB there's a good chance you will have fun playing BTB.net maps+settings. Once maps+settings are finalized there will be ladders/tournaments similar to what was there in Reach.


Reported.

  • 12.08.2012 12:16 PM PDT

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Posted by: Altered Vista
Halo 4 Slayer is terrible...I'll stick with CTF until 343 updates the game. Also, it's got terrible hit detection/lag and that needs to be addressed.


I hate CTF because of the massive "KILLME" marker over my head. It ruins the whole point of counter caps, or single man caps.

  • 12.09.2012 2:17 PM PDT

I never migrated. Though I have been playing other games as of late...

  • 12.10.2012 5:08 AM PDT

Quit while your behind.


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1. Movement is more fluid in this game than reach by a LOT. you can always increase your sens if you feel slower....

2. What? Proof? FoV feels the same to me.

3. HUD is only a little cramped, I agree. Still nothing worth getting upset over.

4. That seems to be a personal thing, as I have not had a problem with it. Stop putting personal opinions as facts.

5. flinch is necessary if there is no de scoping. Personally idc if its no descope or flinch, but you cant take away both.

6. No there isnt. Clearly you havent tried them.

7. Now you are just making things up.

8. You should complain about all AAs rather than just sprint. And regardless its a new mechanic in halo thats not going anywhere. Adapt.

9. Same layouts as H3, with one or 2 new ones. Get over yourself.


1. Lol, being better than Reach doesn't mean it's not bad still. Reach was bad and 4 is not far behind. The base speed is painfully slow and movement acceleration is slow. That combined with the ludicrously high bullet magnetism makes strafing near useless.

2. You can see this for yourself. Load up the game and notice how little you can see and how zoomed in your view is. No Halo sequel has an FOV that is as high as the original. Not having an FOV slider is deplorable.

3. It's bad and interferes with the way you perceive the environment. There's simply no need for it to be that way and at the very least should have an option to remove the clutter and the annoying lines and rearrange the HUD.

4. That's not a personal thing, that is a fact. It is a fact that Halo 4 is a lot brighter and has much higher saturation than any previous Halo. Just because you "have not had a problem with it" does not mean it it's not nontraditional and bad for the overall atmosphere of the game.

5. De-scope > flinch. I'd rather no flinch AND no de-scope than to have flinch, that's how bad flinch is.

6. Lol, stop embarrassing yourself. Everyone knows the custom options are severely lacking in Halo 4, even Reach had far better and more numerous custom options.

7. No. The game does not adapt well to certain monitors/displays leading parts of the screen to be chopped off (this happened with my new TV that I bought).

8. I don't care how many things they introduce into Halo, as long as we are not FORCED to use them. Not being able to disable sprint is unbelievable. "Adapt" is also the most cliche and flawed response used in Game forums.

9. 3's were bad too. Why is it so hard for them to simply allow us full customization so we can use any button for whatever we want? Lol, "get over yourself"... just wow.


Posted by: Altered Vista
Halo 4 Slayer is terrible...I'll stick with CTF until 343 updates the game. Also, it's got terrible hit detection/lag and that needs to be addressed.

I find CTF even worse. Forced auto-pickup and not being able to drop the Flag has seriously dumbed it down and made it incredibly frustrating at times.

[Edited on 12.13.2012 6:50 PM PST]

  • 12.13.2012 6:46 PM PDT

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  • 12.15.2012 9:13 PM PDT


Posted by: fortifythamind
I always complained that Call of Duty ships out the same game every year, but the formula of CoD works. I don't understand why 343i couldn't stick to the classic Halo formula. Halo 3 is a MUCH better game all around. Halo 4 seems way to easy for me. H3 always brought challenge to the table.

I still get goosebumps when I start H3 and hear that opening music.


The new menu music is terrible; why they couldn't keep at least that one, classic theme that literally everybody knows as Halo's is beyond me.

For anyone interested in reading it, (yeah, it's on waypoint), I made a huge (it's pretty long) thread analyzing why Halo 4 just isn't the game it should have been here.

Forge is much more powerful than normal, it's just lacking a map like forgeworld and Sandbox to do it on. The gametypes however, are atrocious. What I completely fail to understand is why they decided to delete the code in the first place. It's not like they had to retype it...they're already using much of the code from Reach.

But alas, I have finals and I should really start studying. Feel free to read my Halo 4 Analysis thread if you have ten minutes or so, and hopefully it'll get you guys thinking.

Edit: What the heck, my profile pretty much got nuked. Lost all my posts, apparently I made my account in 2011 (it was really 2008), and the profile seems to have reset...Used to be an exalted legendary member here >.>

Anyone know what happened? Off-topic, but really surprised...Had to re-do all my settings.

[Edited on 12.15.2012 10:33 PM PST]

  • 12.15.2012 10:18 PM PDT