Halo: Reach- Thank god I only borrowed it...
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I agree, what you mentioned wasn't worth sixty dollars...
But you didn't mention all there is to Reach.
It does have fire fight, cool multiplayer, the new forge mode is great, and custom games feature large amounts of customization.
If you look at it that way, then single player is really only one fifth of the package.
But you didn't mention all there is to Reach.
It does have fire fight, cool multiplayer, the new forge mode is great, and custom games feature large amounts of customization.
If you look at it that way, then single player is really only one fifth of the package.
I've always maintained that Halo is for people like this:
Meh, Fisher-Price guns are for kids, obviously.
Meh, Fisher-Price guns are for kids, obviously.
I can understand every point you made. Personally I too feel Halo Reach could have been so much better, they had everything they needed (except enemies that should die multiple times faster, a machine gun on the Scorpion turret and not on its own pod, non overheating weapons that are not energy based, a fricken machine gun on the falcon in multiplayer, and a better story all round without that many Spartans, really shallow complaints but hey, those are the ones for me) but they blew it.
Denmark. Or... nearly... $103? And thats any game for any platform.Wintermute_ said:
Its not like they get cheaper quickly either, MW2 still have that price-tag.
Its not because Denmark hates video games, its just that EVERYTHING is more expensive over here
Take for example cars where we pay x3 the price of what the British does.
And then there is our 60% tax.
Guess I should start being a big ol' douchebag then. There couldn't possibly be any reason for someone like me (read: non douchebag) to like something as rife with douchebaggery as Halo. Hm.captaincabbage said:
Just because Halo is popular with those people doesn't make everyone who plays it like them. I was thinking about ranting here, but meh.
don't take it personally mate, they infest most games with successful multiplayer. I actually met a guy EXACTLY like that in Starcraft if you can believe it, tho he may have been taking the piss.ClassicJokester said:
Seriously, I wouldn't have posted it if people couldn't take the joke.
I do actually like the first Halo game. It had a lot of great features, an epic orchestral score and tight gameplay. I just have a niggling question about the Halo franchise; Why is all of their armour so shiny?
Because REAL MEN don't need camoflauge. Actually, when you're a 7-foot walking tank, I guess you really don't. . .captaincabbage said:
Yet he can still die, even on easy. (albeit after a few grenades stuck to your forehead)ClassicJokester said:Because REAL MEN don't need camoflauge. Actually, when you're a 7-foot walking tank, I guess you really don't. . .captaincabbage said:
Although in Reach it's more like "when you're a 7-foot walking tank with Active Camo, I guess you really don't..."ClassicJokester said:Because REAL MEN don't need camoflauge. Actually, when you're a 7-foot walking tank, I guess you really don't. . .captaincabbage said:
I have mixed feelings about whether or not the multiplayer in Reach is better than in 3, but I get *such* a kick out of sitting there invisible and watching people stroll by before an
assassination.
but hey, we got a proper health care system because of the high taxDazBurger said:Denmark. Or... nearly... $103? And thats any game for any platform.Wintermute_ said:
Its not like they get cheaper quickly either, MW2 still have that price-tag.
Its not because Denmark hates video games, its just that EVERYTHING is more expensive over here
Take for example cars where we pay x3 the price of what the British does.
And then there is our 60% tax.
and not every game is that expensive... try coolshop.dk they are mostly the cheapest site in denmark EDIT:
just checked the danish site, halo: Reach goes for 78$ xD, but on game.co.uk its 60$
I've been the same way about the differences between 3 and Reach. I really liked the maps that shipped with 3, not to mention the DLC, and I've had a lot of good times on 3. Plus, there's the fact that it is more of a straight-edge Halo, with none of the frills that Reach has (not bad things, mind).Snork Maiden said:Although in Reach it's more like "when you're a 7-foot walking tank with Active Camo, I guess you really don't..."ClassicJokester said:Because REAL MEN don't need camoflauge. Actually, when you're a 7-foot walking tank, I guess you really don't. . .
I have mixed feelings about whether or not the multiplayer in Reach is better than in 3, but I get *such* a kick out of sitting there invisible and watching people stroll by before an
assassination.
I dunno, they're just different beasts, I guess.
Well I guess you covered all the main things there, but it did seem quite rantish at times.
Its true, Halo Reach (and the whole series past the first one in general) have such weak plot elements its both sad and laughable, it wouldnt be so bad if the game didnt take itself so damn seriously all the damn time, trying to make you feel for mindless disposable stereotypes and giving a shit about some meaningless place getting killed by aliens.
Did you try the multiplayer? Thats where the games at. If you dont have Xbox Live just...just friggin get it man.
However, a game having great multiplayer is still no excuse for a horrendously bad (and over hyped) single player, but should a game be judged on single player alone? What about MMO's? What if the games multiplayer is nice but has a few major heavily exploited flaws? What if the entire approach of it makes it unplayable to a certain audience?
Personally I liked Halo Reach (multiplayer at least) but now I just do not at all feel like playing it anymore. There is absolutely no point to ranking up and earning money other than to brag about that new bunch of pixels (armour) on your arm. The multiplayer is certainly not bad, hell its great but there is no real reason to keep playing.
If I were to review Halo Reach altogether Id give it a 8.5 (was thinking 9 until I read the post) but campaign alone would be something like less than 6.
Also, to all these people using "Spartans arent meant to have personality." "Everything is explained in the books." As an excuse to the games lackluster plot elements, just...seriously?
Halo is first and foremost A GAME, the fans, hell not even the developers can just say "Ah yeah they didnt really do a good job of explaining stuff...oh yeah but read the books its all in there, therefore it is so deep and meaningful and (insert a bunch of random big huge undeserved compliments here, revolutionary and the like are ones I've seen tossed around by fanboys alot)."
Its true, Halo Reach (and the whole series past the first one in general) have such weak plot elements its both sad and laughable, it wouldnt be so bad if the game didnt take itself so damn seriously all the damn time, trying to make you feel for mindless disposable stereotypes and giving a shit about some meaningless place getting killed by aliens.
Although, I do think this is a bad harsh.Wintermute_ said:
Did you try the multiplayer? Thats where the games at. If you dont have Xbox Live just...just friggin get it man.
However, a game having great multiplayer is still no excuse for a horrendously bad (and over hyped) single player, but should a game be judged on single player alone? What about MMO's? What if the games multiplayer is nice but has a few major heavily exploited flaws? What if the entire approach of it makes it unplayable to a certain audience?
Personally I liked Halo Reach (multiplayer at least) but now I just do not at all feel like playing it anymore. There is absolutely no point to ranking up and earning money other than to brag about that new bunch of pixels (armour) on your arm. The multiplayer is certainly not bad, hell its great but there is no real reason to keep playing.
If I were to review Halo Reach altogether Id give it a 8.5 (was thinking 9 until I read the post) but campaign alone would be something like less than 6.
Also, to all these people using "Spartans arent meant to have personality." "Everything is explained in the books." As an excuse to the games lackluster plot elements, just...seriously?
Halo is first and foremost A GAME, the fans, hell not even the developers can just say "Ah yeah they didnt really do a good job of explaining stuff...oh yeah but read the books its all in there, therefore it is so deep and meaningful and (insert a bunch of random big huge undeserved compliments here, revolutionary and the like are ones I've seen tossed around by fanboys alot)."