Halo 4 Thread.

Since 7105 Days

Okay, I don't understand any of this Forerunner nonsense, but that's okay because obviously the Chief does! Story feels like they're really sticking with inconsequential details and then whizzing by stuff I would consider important. "Oh, hi Spartan IVs! Bye Spartan IVs!" It's funny, I used to be pissed off when none of the games referenced anything in the books. Then I decide to stop reading, and they reference stuff exclusively mentioned in them. Ultimately I made the right choice, because this stuff is getting pretty silly.

Awesome presentation though. Both pre-rendered and pre-recorded cutscenes look fluid. Only thing sticking out so far is the score. Music just doesn't fit well with Halo at all. Seems more ripped from last years latest blockbuster movie than an evolution of Marty O'Donnell's work. I'm on the last mission, and I could've almost sworn the preceding scene was taken from Star Wars.

Gameplay and weapons for the most part really are fantastic. Only weapon I hate so far is the Promethean Pistol. It has the slightest of delays when firing, and the power to clipsize ratio never clicks. Human weapons all day. Especially that beastly LMG. Also, bloom with the Assault Rifle just feels right.

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Okay, I don't understand any of this Forerunner nonsense, but that's okay because obviously the Chief does! Story feels like they're really sticking with inconsequential details and then whizzing by stuff I would consider important. "Oh, hi Spartan IVs! Bye Spartan IVs!" It's funny, I used to be pissed off when none of the games referenced anything in the books. Then I decide to stop reading, and they reference stuff exclusively mentioned in them. Ultimately I made the right choice, because this stuff is getting pretty silly.

Awesome presentation though. Both pre-rendered and pre-recorded cutscenes look fluid. Only thing sticking out so far is the score. Music just doesn't fit well with Halo at all. Seems more ripped from last years latest blockbuster movie than an evolution of Marty O'Donnell's work. I'm on the last mission, and I could've almost sworn the preceding scene was taken from Star Wars.

Gameplay and weapons for the most part really are fantastic. Only weapon I hate so far is the Promethean Pistol. It has the slightest of delays when firing, and the power to clipsize ratio never clicks. Human weapons all day. Especially that beastly LMG. Also, bloom with the Assault Rifle just feels right.

Tinks

Since 7189 Days

You just feel right... all day....

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Phaethon360

Since 7105 Days

Posted by Tinks

You just feel right... all day....

Just finished the campaign. Some great firefights, some frustrating mini-games. But overall very enjoyable. The best way to describe it is that its best moments are the best of the franchise, and it's worst are disappointing, but not overly so. Even though there was one plot element that came out of left field to me, the ending felt very satisfying. Well written if nothing else.

I just hope that the Didact STAYS DEAD. Gettin real tired of yo shit space aliens!

Played about an hour or so of Multiplayer. Holy shit. All those complaints that it was becoming more COD like were completely founded, but I enjoyed pwning those noobs with gusto. Loadouts just give me the unfair advantage that I deserve :3. Promethean Vision takes away all elements of surprise and makes you my bitch! LOVE IT! Also, I played 3-4 different maps tonight and I felt that all of them had great design. No getting lost or separated from your squad. No uneven choke points. Just good terrain all around. As long as you don't mind being on the receiving end of a supreme ass whooping from me, you'll love this multiplayer ;).

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[quote=Tinks]You just feel right... all day....[/quote]

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Just finished the campaign. Some great firefights, some frustrating mini-games. But overall very enjoyable. The best way to describe it is that its best moments are the best of the franchise, and it's worst are disappointing, but not overly so. Even though there was one plot element that came out of left field to me, the ending felt very satisfying. Well written if nothing else.

I just hope [spoiler]that the Didact STAYS DEAD.[/spoiler] Gettin real tired of yo shit space aliens!

Played about an hour or so of Multiplayer. Holy shit. All those complaints that it was becoming more COD like were completely founded, but I enjoyed pwning those noobs with gusto. Loadouts just give me the unfair advantage that I deserve :3. Promethean Vision takes away all elements of surprise and makes you my bitch! LOVE IT! Also, I played 3-4 different maps tonight and I felt that all of them had great design. No getting lost or separated from your squad. No uneven choke points. Just good terrain all around. As long as you don't mind being on the receiving end of a supreme ass whooping from me, you'll love this multiplayer ;).

Optimusv2

Since 7152 Days

I would definitely recommend reading the Forerunner trilogy books, Phaethon, totally worth it. They are damn good, and you will be glad you did it.

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Halo Reach using 360 tesselation unit extensively.

Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of th

Phaethon360

Since 7105 Days

Posted by Optimusv2

I would definitely recommend reading the Forerunner trilogy books, Phaethon, totally worth it. They are damn good, and you will be glad you did it.

HELL NO OPERATOR!

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Tinks

Since 7189 Days

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volvicstraw

Since 5266 Days

You tried Spartan Ops yet?

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Phaethon360

Since 7105 Days

Negative.

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volvicstraw

Since 5266 Days

Roger.

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GrimThorne

Since 7132 Days

Ordinance Camping!! The quickest and easiest way to yourself killed!! (or kill others) Yay!!!! :P :P

LMAO! Unless it's directly in front of me...............I'm not picking up shit on the battlefield!

Okay, now that I got that all out, Halo 4. For one moment I actually stopped playing, got up and stared at my Xbox 360 console. The hardware is ancient by gaming technology standards, and yet 343 produced some of the most stunning eye candy on any console release we've seen all generation. If this is what 343 is doing NOW, can any of you imagine what they'll be doing next generation?

Bungie who? 343 has grabbed the horns of this title and is riding bronco. They taken such incredibly bold steps that Halo almost feels like a new franchise, and they stamped a very personal imprint on the game's universe. They have humanized the Chief in a way that Bungie didn't seem capable or willing in the last 3 games. And considering that we're talking about a character whose face is never seen, that's really saying something.

For those not capable of reading between the lines.............the Master Chief is probably being very carefully and respectfully phased out. Just an opinion , but I don't think he will be around by the end of this trilogy. That is not to say that he will be dead as much as his role in the UNSC might change. The story doesn't really revolve around just a few characters (Chief, Cortana, Halsey) anymore, the coming fight will require extra players on the stage, and there are already too many theaters of war opening up for one Spartan to handle.

The multiplayer is growing on me, the sound FX are killing me. The gunfire is so loud on some weapons that you can't hear approaching vehicles or enemies. Banshees have been nerfed, while Ghosts have been buffed. Early players with better weapons are having an easy time dominating the field. One thing that can't be denied, it's hell of alot of fun, weapons and extras should balance themselves out eventually.

Anyway no spoilers, I've just finished the SP and was very pleased.

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Ordinance Camping!!  The quickest and easiest way to yourself killed!! (or kill others)   Yay!!!!   :P :P

LMAO!  Unless it's directly in front of me...............I'm not picking up shit on the battlefield!

Okay, now that I got that all out, Halo 4.   For one moment I actually stopped  playing,  got up and stared at my Xbox 360 console.   The hardware is ancient by gaming technology standards, and yet 343 produced some of the most stunning eye candy on any console release we've seen all generation.   If this is what 343 is doing NOW, can any of you imagine what they'll be doing next generation?

Bungie who?  343 has grabbed the horns of this title and is riding bronco.  They taken such incredibly bold steps that Halo almost feels like a new franchise, and they stamped a very personal imprint on the game's universe. They have humanized the Chief in a way that Bungie didn't seem capable or willing in the last 3 games.  And considering that we're talking about a character whose face is never seen, that's really saying something.

For those not capable of reading between the lines.............the Master Chief is probably being very carefully and respectfully phased out.  Just an opinion , but I don't think he will be around by the end of this trilogy.  That is not to say that he will be dead as much as his role in the UNSC might change.  The story doesn't really revolve around just a few characters (Chief, Cortana, Halsey) anymore,  the coming fight will require extra players on the stage, and there are already too many theaters of war opening up for one Spartan to handle.

The multiplayer is growing on me, the sound FX are killing me.  The gunfire is so loud on some weapons that you can't hear approaching vehicles or enemies.  Banshees have been nerfed, while Ghosts have been buffed.  Early players with better weapons are having an easy time dominating the field.    One thing that can't be denied, it's hell of alot of fun, weapons and extras should balance themselves out eventually.

Anyway no spoilers, I've just finished the SP and was very pleased.

Redneck

Since 6947 Days

Posted by Phaethon360

Awesome presentation though. Both pre-rendered and pre-recorded cutscenes look fluid. Only thing sticking out so far is the score. Music just doesn't fit well with Halo at all. Seems more ripped from last years latest blockbuster movie than an evolution of Marty O'Donnell's work. I'm on the last mission, and I could've almost sworn the preceding scene was taken from Star Wars.

I especially miss the tunes that played in the background during gameplay in previous games. My favorites are still all of the tracks that were played in Halo 2 (Halo Delta) . In Halo4 this seems to be cut almost entirely.

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Optimusv2

Since 7152 Days

Posted by Phaethon360

HELL NO OPERATOR!

Definitely the best Halo game I've ever played. I'm so fucking satisfied and pleased with this game. I'm definitely playing this campaign over and over. I love it that much. I'll probably look to jump online and try Spartan Ops by Saturday or so, and then perhaps I'll get on Halo MP and get my ass kicked lol.

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Halo Reach using 360 tesselation unit extensively.

Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of th

Phaethon360

Since 7105 Days

Posted by Redneck

I especially miss the tunes that played in the background during gameplay in previous games. My favorites are still all of the tracks that were played in Halo 2 (Halo Delta) . In Halo4 this seems to be cut almost entirely.

I know seriously! Halo Reach had the best soundtrack of all the games, and even though it didn't have all the same things it was in the same matching style. I don't know how anyone could think that Halo would work without Gregorian chanters. If they couldn't get Marty back they should've at least made an effort to emulate him. Not Steve Jablonksy.

Posted by Optimusv2

Definitely the best Halo game I've ever played. I'm so fucking satisfied and pleased with this game. I'm definitely playing this campaign over and over. I love it that much.

Why am I not surprised Optimus! My only real issue is how closed and condensed most of the environments seem. With all the crazy shit jumping out at me I barely had enough space for myself on the floating platforms and cliffs in this game. I can't imagine playing with 4 players. I don't even know how the end mission would work. Everyone hold hands?

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[quote=Redneck]I especially miss the tunes that played in the background during gameplay in previous games. My favorites are still all of the tracks that were played in Halo 2 (Halo Delta) . In Halo4 this seems to be cut almost entirely.[/quote]

I know seriously! Halo Reach had the best soundtrack of all the games, and even though it didn't have all the same things it was in the same matching style. I don't know how anyone could think that Halo would work without Gregorian chanters. If they couldn't get Marty back they should've at least made an effort to emulate him. Not Steve Jablonksy.

[quote=Optimusv2]

Definitely the best Halo game I've ever played. I'm so fucking satisfied and pleased with this game. I'm definitely playing this campaign over and over. I love it that much.[/quote]

Why am I not surprised Optimus! My only real issue is how closed and condensed most of the environments seem. With all the crazy shit jumping out at me I barely had enough space for myself on the floating platforms and cliffs in this game. I can't imagine playing with 4 players. I don't even know how the end mission would work. Everyone hold hands?

fabreezwait

Since 5439 Days

Posted by GrimThorne

Ordinance Camping!! The quickest and easiest way to yourself killed!! (or kill others) Yay!!!! :P :P

LMAO! Unless it's directly in front of me...............I'm not picking up shit on the battlefield!

Okay, now that I got that all out, Halo 4. For one moment I actually stopped playing, got up and stared at my Xbox 360 console. The hardware is ancient by gaming technology standards, and yet 343 produced some of the most stunning eye candy on any console release we've seen all generation. If this is what 343 is doing NOW, can any of you imagine what they'll be doing next generation?

Bungie who? 343 has grabbed the horns of this title and is riding bronco. They taken such incredibly bold steps that Halo almost feels like a new franchise, and they stamped a very personal imprint on the game's universe. They have humanized the Chief in a way that Bungie didn't seem capable or willing in the last 3 games. And considering that we're talking about a character whose face is never seen, that's really saying something.

For those not capable of reading between the lines.............the Master Chief is probably being very carefully and respectfully phased out. Just an opinion , but I don't think he will be around by the end of this trilogy. That is not to say that he will be dead as much as his role in the UNSC might change. The story doesn't really revolve around just a few characters (Chief, Cortana, Halsey) anymore, the coming fight will require extra players on the stage, and there are already too many theaters of war opening up for one Spartan to handle.

The multiplayer is growing on me, the sound FX are killing me. The gunfire is so loud on some weapons that you can't hear approaching vehicles or enemies. Banshees have been nerfed, while Ghosts have been buffed. Early players with better weapons are having an easy time dominating the field. One thing that can't be denied, it's hell of alot of fun, weapons and extras should balance themselves out eventually.

Anyway no spoilers, I've just finished the SP and was very pleased.

Half way through and loving every min of it, music is growing on me also but i do miss the brilliant Marty scores.

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[quote=GrimThorne]Ordinance Camping!!  The quickest and easiest way to yourself killed!! (or kill others)   Yay!!!!   :P :P

LMAO!  Unless it's directly in front of me...............I'm not picking up shit on the battlefield!

Okay, now that I got that all out, Halo 4.   For one moment I actually stopped  playing,  got up and stared at my Xbox 360 console.   The hardware is ancient by gaming technology standards, and yet 343 produced some of the most stunning eye candy on any console release we've seen all generation.   If this is what 343 is doing NOW, can any of you imagine what they'll be doing next generation?

Bungie who?  343 has grabbed the horns of this title and is riding bronco.  They taken such incredibly bold steps that Halo almost feels like a new franchise, and they stamped a very personal imprint on the game's universe. They have humanized the Chief in a way that Bungie didn't seem capable or willing in the last 3 games.  And considering that we're talking about a character whose face is never seen, that's really saying something.

For those not capable of reading between the lines.............the Master Chief is probably being very carefully and respectfully phased out.  Just an opinion , but I don't think he will be around by the end of this trilogy.  That is not to say that he will be dead as much as his role in the UNSC might change.  The story doesn't really revolve around just a few characters (Chief, Cortana, Halsey) anymore,  the coming fight will require extra players on the stage, and there are already too many theaters of war opening up for one Spartan to handle.

The multiplayer is growing on me, the sound FX are killing me.  The gunfire is so loud on some weapons that you can't hear approaching vehicles or enemies.  Banshees have been nerfed, while Ghosts have been buffed.  Early players with better weapons are having an easy time dominating the field.    One thing that can't be denied, it's hell of alot of fun, weapons and extras should balance themselves out eventually.

Anyway no spoilers, I've just finished the SP and was very pleased.[/quote]

Half way through  and loving every min of it, music is growing on me also but i do miss the brilliant Marty scores.

Phaethon360

Since 7105 Days

No Perfection Medal though :(. Game turk ar jurbs.

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Redneck

Since 6947 Days

@phaeton

3rd?! Noob! :P

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Phaethon360

Since 7105 Days

Posted by Redneck

@phaeton

3rd?! Noob! :P

Oh hell no!

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volvicstraw

Since 5266 Days

What MP modes are you playing?

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GriftGFX

Since 7260 Days

This message is in "Boulet Time" (TM), If you still *really* want to see it, click here

More important: How's that wall hack working out after a few days?

That screen pretty much confirms they built Halo 4 for noobs ;)

Phaethon360

Since 7105 Days

Posted by volvicstraw

What MP modes are you playing?

Been playing Team Slayer and Big Team Slayer exclusively.

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ManThatYouFear

Since 7203 Days

fantastic game, love almost everything about it :)

grenades... SUCK! there uncharted grenades "if your not standing directly on it your ok"

That is all.

everything about the story was just amazing
Spartan ops is maybe a bit to short for my liking, but it is fun :)
MP (dominance) is fantastic once i got used to the difference in play and speed.

loads outs are great dont know what your all crying about, unhappy with your load out? fucking change it.

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Tinks

Since 7189 Days

Phaethon told me yesterday this game is just COD

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Viginti_Tres

Since 6762 Days

People are playing like cowards in MP, the incentives are stacked to play like an ass. But most of all I hate the spawn system. People spawning on their teammates constantly fuck me up. Instant spawning is shite, too. Already had the pleasure to mow down all 4 of them, turning around and 3 of them would come at me guns blazing before my shield regenerated.

I don't particularly like the balance on Big Team maps. DMR is way too accurate for my liking, there is absolutely no way to change positions when 1-2 guys are watching your spot. And don't get me started on these fucking mechs...

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GriftGFX

Since 7260 Days

But at least the campaign was awesome, right? I'm picking it up tonight (finally). Can't wait to get into it, rage, and then quit forever.

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Phaethon told me yesterday this game is just COD

Isn't it? I think it's a little amusing. People bitch endlessly about setting. Setting is mostly cosmetic. Halo now has more in common with Call of Duty than most other modern military shooters do.

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Redneck

Since 6947 Days

@ Grift
The wall hack isnt very useful at all.
It forces you to play very slow, since distant enemies dont show up immediatly, 'cause your kind of scanning the your environment instead of hacking walls; and it messes up your orientation imo. You dont really know whats in front or behind of what...
Plus you can see if an enemy uses it. Your radar shows how a 'wall-hack-wave' spreads.
So you actually know when the camper can see you.

If you want to bitch about armor abilities, then bitch about the regenerator. Truly shitty stuff. It is barely used because it unlocks at level 40 or so, but give the game another few weeks and every asshole will be using it.
I say asshole, because it really is an asshole ability. The kind of armor lock...

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