This was exactly what I was thinking. As long as the games are still decent and there's no ''Master Chief Goes Medieval'' or something they can keep making games.Eagle Est1986 said:
Poll: Halo series going to far?
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I like halo, I'm not a fan that would want to drag the series out past its prime, and I think that 5 FPS games and 1 RTS is a pretty decent when you think about it. Plus all the books and other halo things, in some ways Halo is a mile stone of creation in the gaming world. So what better than to let the game go out with Reach. The story looks really good and really immsive, the mulitplayer looks extremely inventive and still has the old feel to it. So halo, i thank you for the awesome times and the great game play, you won't soon be forgotten.
When Halo 3 came out I felt they went too far. I'd prefer if they just ended the video games, or do a PC version of Halo Wars.
gonna put this out there:
halo is the BEST console FPS game I've ever played, because of things like theatre, forge, custom game options, spitscreen online (some games do this, but not as good as halo does), and a very solid core engine to it (name a care-package-level glitch in H3. go on)
as long as the games are well done, then I see no good reason why they shouldn't keep making them.
but that other revenge/first blood stuff is alright, I've gotten used to them playing CS with quake sounds, its a relatively common feature in my PC gaming experience.
also, why the hell use sprint unless using hammer/sword?
jetpack/STALKER kit is where it's at!
halo is the BEST console FPS game I've ever played, because of things like theatre, forge, custom game options, spitscreen online (some games do this, but not as good as halo does), and a very solid core engine to it (name a care-package-level glitch in H3. go on)
as long as the games are well done, then I see no good reason why they shouldn't keep making them.
I'd say that the grenades in reach beta right now are bit too CoD4(Grenade of Grenade 4: Grenade Grenade)-like, It feels like Grenade: Grenade to me. not cool.iJosh said:
but that other revenge/first blood stuff is alright, I've gotten used to them playing CS with quake sounds, its a relatively common feature in my PC gaming experience.
also, why the hell use sprint unless using hammer/sword?
jetpack/STALKER kit is where it's at!
Halo has always been a mainstream title, which is to say, none of it was all the intriguing. The story line was a more or less standard affair, however, you did notice how much work Bungie puts into the game, with good looking environments that call for exploration, i.e. the Skulls.
I've found the multiplayer fun, but usually I've had the same problem as it, as I do with Counter Strike, being that when people play it for too long, they become too good, and being beaten into the dirt every time I re spawn gets very boring and usually results in a rage quit.
However, that's not to say I didn't enjoy my time with the game. I did immensely, and I still rank it as one of my all time favorite LAN Party games. But, single player was always lacking, and it was arguable as full of testosterone as the multiplayer.
With ODST, they gave us a fresh look at the Halo world from Random ODST X's perspective, as well as R-ODST-Y, Z, and !, which was great. It was fun, but still accessible to Halo-newbies.
Reach, so far, seems like an almost entirely new spin on the series. Classes with actual useful differentiations between them was something I was not expecting. Another thing was the Airborne combat, which adds a new sense of exploration, and is just cool. I don't know how I feel about Reach though, there are some grenade balance issues right now, and Bungie seems to have thrown at least some of the Cannon out the window in favor of making a better game (Shielded Armor instead of SPI for the Spartan IIIs).
TL;DR - I'm ranting so I'll wrap it up. Halo has been fun, but not groundbreaking. Reach looks good aside from a few balance issues with Grenades and it's defiantly on my "games-to-play" list. Bungie has been trying to escape Halo, but Microsoft knows a Cash-Cow when they see one, and like to milk them for everything it's worth... I don't want to see that happen to Halo.
I've found the multiplayer fun, but usually I've had the same problem as it, as I do with Counter Strike, being that when people play it for too long, they become too good, and being beaten into the dirt every time I re spawn gets very boring and usually results in a rage quit.
However, that's not to say I didn't enjoy my time with the game. I did immensely, and I still rank it as one of my all time favorite LAN Party games. But, single player was always lacking, and it was arguable as full of testosterone as the multiplayer.
With ODST, they gave us a fresh look at the Halo world from Random ODST X's perspective, as well as R-ODST-Y, Z, and !, which was great. It was fun, but still accessible to Halo-newbies.
Reach, so far, seems like an almost entirely new spin on the series. Classes with actual useful differentiations between them was something I was not expecting. Another thing was the Airborne combat, which adds a new sense of exploration, and is just cool. I don't know how I feel about Reach though, there are some grenade balance issues right now, and Bungie seems to have thrown at least some of the Cannon out the window in favor of making a better game (Shielded Armor instead of SPI for the Spartan IIIs).
TL;DR - I'm ranting so I'll wrap it up. Halo has been fun, but not groundbreaking. Reach looks good aside from a few balance issues with Grenades and it's defiantly on my "games-to-play" list. Bungie has been trying to escape Halo, but Microsoft knows a Cash-Cow when they see one, and like to milk them for everything it's worth... I don't want to see that happen to Halo.
Halo was originally going to be made for a PC strategy game but then decided to put it on a console to sell the xbox. I like Halo because EACH game has different gameplay from the last. Halo 2 brought the rechargeable health without need for med packs, heavy online and dual wielding. 3 brought equipment, theater, forge and better match making. ODST brought you back closer to CE but more vulnerable with firefight and a night vision. Reach will bring the best of all of the above (minus dual wielding for good reason) along will some good things (I'm hooked on stockpile, it's CTF but it's fun!). I'm sure the campaign will be the best in the series and the multiplayer will more top MW2 and BC2, it will obliterate them (at least gameplay wise).Legion said:
Umm, but isn't that what every game is like now-a-days? I find that each Halo game is different but they keep the feel the same so you feel like you know the game even though you just started playing it. Wouldn't you like to play a sequel to your favorite game (of same quality) and have it similar? Bungie changes just enough to keep is familiar and fresh without completely ruining the game. I've played the beta and the gameplay is very different but you have the same amount, if not more, fun playing than any of the others. At least, unlike some developers (IW, etc.) they give you all the game modes we like with new ones each game. Reach has stockpile and I can say that I played mainly deathmatch on any FPS and stockpile is one of the most fun gametypes I've played in any game ever.ScruffyTheJanitor said:
Yep, 5.5 games is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many right? The Halo universe has a lot of room to grow and can be used in a number of different gameplay types. I do think that Halo's current style of gameplay should be retired for a bit(Barring a P.C. release for Reach, Halo 3, and/or ODST). Which i all likelihood it will. But the Halo series as a whole has a lot of potential for new games and other forms of media.
I think you need to read the news more dude.Everin said:
Bungie have signed to make games for Activision for the next ten years, after this one there'll be no more Halo games from them for at least that length of time.
As for what Microsoft do with it, it should be pretty clear by now that some unfortunate hack develoeprs is about to get buried by the expectation of making the next Halo game.
Reach is essentially the same formula as all the other Halo's: Jump, Shoot, Grenade, Melee. This formula is old and should have died with Halo 3. Reach is a game that should never have existed. Before you ask, YES I have played the beta for a considerable time and it bores me to tears.
^ Unaware of the history of the name.Dr. Awesome Face said:
OP: I really don't care if it's gone too far. If Bungie comes up with new and interesting things to keep it fresh and fun, I'm fine with it. That said, I wouldn't be too concerned if it was on it's way out.
As it stands there are five games and one spin off made by another developer. I don't really consider that 'going too far'. It's worth noting that Bungie are more or less leaving Halo after Reach which is good because they should make other games as well, hence why Reach is becoming their definitive Halo game.
However 343 industries will still be in effect and while I don't know what the future holds for that company I do know that the Halo IP has made some great games in the past and while I'm always eager to let the franchise end peacefully right now all we can do is see. Maybe they'll be good and maybe not but I will always have a soft spot for Halo.
However 343 industries will still be in effect and while I don't know what the future holds for that company I do know that the Halo IP has made some great games in the past and while I'm always eager to let the franchise end peacefully right now all we can do is see. Maybe they'll be good and maybe not but I will always have a soft spot for Halo.
