Official Halo 3 Discussion Thread DON'T REPLY TO OTHERS

I think Halo 3 is shaping up to be just like Halo 2. Nothing really special that stands out or seperate it from the two games. I still expect it to sale like crazy due to ignorance. FPS fans should be happy with there 360 version of Halo 2. Also, Halo 3 did steal the spike grenades from R:FOM...shungokustasu

keep it here or face the wrath of this koala.

CaseyWegner

How dare you use Koala's for evil???????? I love Koala Bears and Panda's 

I think Halo 3 is shaping up to be just like Halo 2. Nothing really special that stands out or seperate it from the two games. I still expect it to sale like crazy due to ignorance. FPS fans should be happy with there 360 version of Halo 2. Also, Halo 3 did steal the spike grenades from R:FOM...shungokustasu

You exptect it to sell well due to ignorance? Making you some kind of genius then with that statement right?

Go away troll.

Didn't you have a thread asking why people loved FPS and Halo? Claiming best intensions? 

Graphics = Looks like the best places in RFoM. It's decent

Gameplay = This is a joke, right? I can't find one single difference in the way it plays or the game mechanics or anythinc except the new guns. I dunno if I'm supposed to laugh or cry...

Conclusion : It's called HALO 3, so it'll sell bilions of copies

Timesplitter14

First off the gameplay has changed in some way but nothing big no doubt.

But you expect people with kind of a brain to change a gigantic franchise like Halo... just change it's gameplay. It's people doing dumb things like that...that ruins games for gamers , when they try to change something people already love.

Never change perfection, and to me the gameplay was amazing. Only add, do not change. And they have mostly just added things with the new weapons and vehicles. Some of the weapons for example will change aspects of online gameplay now.

And lastly I love how insecure fanboys like you can so easily judge this game based on a betatest video...are you that bitter about MS and or Halo and 360 fans and owners to resort to such lack of basic logic tactics?

Do you think people who review games for a living do reviews during beta tests? Because by your logic and people like you we should be seeing reviewsfo Halo 3 now and Lair and MGS4 and Mass Effect.

Please use some kind of common sense, just a little 

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[QUOTE="shungokustasu"]I think Halo 3 is shaping up to be just like Halo 2. Nothing really special that stands out or seperate it from the two games. I still expect it to sale like crazy due to ignorance. FPS fans should be happy with there 360 version of Halo 2. Also, Halo 3 did steal the spike grenades from R:FOM...shungokustasu

you finished?

Please don't takt that as flame bait. I'm just going by what I saw in the video.

And what you saw in the video is people buying Halo 3 like crazy cause they're ignorant? No...you doing flamebait???

Never....... 

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[QUOTE="shungokustasu"] I still expect it to sale like crazy due to ignorance. FPS fans should be happy with there 360 version of Halo 2. shungokustasu

Way to trash an enormous fanbase. This just sounds incredibly bitter.

Isn't safe to say, people are going to buy it, just because the name is Halo?

So by that theory the PS3 should be beating the Wii in sales right now right??? Because of the name....right?

Halo is a great game and people really it and it's gameplay. Get over it. You dont like it... that's fine but that give you no reason to call the people that do ignorant. Very insulting of you but I can't say I'm surprised

Man, I just hope they have/will put as much effort into the single player campaign as multiplayer...

The gameplay looks like Halo 1 & 2, nothing revolutionary as it seems. Hopefully a lout of fun anyways! 

Come on guys, this time..it's OKAY to complain! Think about how much time Bungie was given along with money. The graphics even here should be stellar and pushing the 360 to unprecedented levels. However, I'm not seeing that in the graphical department.soulsofblayck

Holy crap you got a leak of the finished game? Or are you from the future? 

[QUOTE="CaseyWegner"]

keep it here or face the wrath of this koala.

kcpp2b

How dare you use Koala's for evil???????? I love Koala Bears and Panda's

Koalas are lazy animals that hang around eating, pooing and sleeping all day. They aren't good nor evil, they are somewhere in that grayline area where the carebears and the grim reaper play poker on wednesday nights.

on-topic

I really don't get why people are bashing this game, i mean the beta isn't even a finished game. Well over half the textures are place holders, the majority of the animations whilst flushed out aren't completed yet and pretty much goes without saying that the majority of the game isn't finished yet.

Beta looks like it should for a beta, i mean i've been through my fair share of game betas and halo 3 looks like its the most flushed out i've ever seen. But yet people are complaining about a BETA! I mean its like saying its all going to be the same when retail hits, it will look better by then, play better by then and be a overall better game by then, not amazing but better.

Beta is so they can tweak all the gameplay elements of halo 3 whilst getting feedback on what needs to be done, what needs to be fixed, what needs to be changed, thats how a beta works!

It isn't a teaser, it isn't a demo, its a beta and thats what there for to give the developer your feedback to help the game. I'm amazed that people don't realize that with enough feedback the developers will take your suggestions to heart, hell microsoft has alot of lose if they screw up halo 3 so listening to the rabid fanbase is a must for them.

Personally after this post, i'm completely giving up on debating the subject cause system wars is just filled with blind fanboys and kids that just haven't a clue about anything outside of pretty shiney things and there brand names, my two cents to them is get a life or get a clue.

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First off anyone questioning the gameplay probably doesn't like Halo to begin with or played it.

anywho...does anyone else (who is not a blind fanboy like the many in this thread) notice how great the movement is compared to Halo 2? It looks a lot smoother, especially the end of the video I saw with people riding the Mongoose into the air and coming back down. The movement or animation looks way better as does the line of sight.

With the graphics you can notice the difference easily unless you're a fanboy and we're only at the beta testing phase. I doubt it will beat Gears of War but only fanboys or fakeboys think it will...

I can't wait for this game to come out. 2007 holiday season is going to be a huge one IMO. For all gamers 

Koalas are lazy animals that hang around eating, pooing and sleeping all day. They aren't good nor evil, they are somewhere in that grayline area where the carebears and the grim reaper play poker on wednesday nights.

 

on-topic

I really don't get why people are bashing this game, i mean the beta isn't even a finished game. Well over half the textures are place holders, the majority of the animations whilst flushed out aren't completed yet and pretty much goes without saying that the majority of the game isn't finished yet.

Beta looks like it should for a beta, i mean i've been through my fair share of game betas and halo 3 looks like its the most flushed out i've ever seen. But yet people are complaining about a BETA! I mean its like saying its all going to be the same when retail hits, it will look better by then, play better by then and be a overall better game by then, not amazing but better.

Beta is so they can tweak all the gameplay elements of halo 3 whilst getting feedback on what needs to be done, what needs to be fixed, what needs to be changed, thats how a beta works!

It isn't a teaser, it isn't a demo, its a beta and thats what there for to give the developer your feedback to help the game. I'm amazed that people don't realize that with enough feedback the developers will take your suggestions to heart, hell microsoft has alot of lose if they screw up halo 3 so listening to the rabid fanbase is a must for them.

Personally after this post, i'm completely giving up on debating the subject cause system wars is just filled with blind fanboys and kids that just haven't a clue about anything outside of pretty shiney things and there brand names, my two cents to them is get a life or get a clue.

 

-----EVIL BUNNIES FTW!-----

Zenkuso

Great post. I'm sure it will fall on many deaf ears though being that fanboys love to bash Halo no matter how dumb the argument is. 

The game looks so disapointing.  I really dont know what to say.  It looks like Halo 2 Vista.  There is nothing new here at all.  This game has disapointment written all over it.tmac2gooden

[QUOTE="tmac2gooden"]Its safe to say that this game is way DOWNGRADED from the trailer shown at last E3.  Its not even close to looking like that trailer.  The graphics look like Halo 2 in HD, so thats disapointing.  The game play looks the same as Halo 2 also.  This game is way, way, way over hyped.  Maybe the most over hyped game of all time.CaseyWegner

considering your sig says that crackdown was hyped AAA, i don't really think you're in any place to judge hype levels.

[QUOTE="tmac2gooden"]The game looks so disapointing.  I really dont know what to say.  It looks like Halo 2 Vista.  There is nothing new here at all.  This game has disapointment written all over it.darklord888

Okay, we've seen beta gameplay from three, count em, three multiplayer maps, Absolutely NO single player footage, graphics that aren't final yet and you people are already writing the game off as a Halo 2 Booster pack.

Now tell me, based on the incredibly limited glimpse into Halo 3 we've seen so far, how can you justify saying that.? :|

Can people with Crackdown download/play the beta?Nitric

Yes.

I agree. I was hoping it would bring lots of new stuff...it seems more like Halo 2: Booster pack.darklord888

Okay, we've seen beta gameplay from three, count em, three multiplayer maps, Absolutely NO single player footage, graphics that aren't final yet and you people are already writing the game off as a Halo 2 Booster pack.

Now tell me, based on the incredibly limited glimpse into Halo 3 we've seen so far, how can you justify saying that.? :|

The_Game21x

[QUOTE="darklord888"][QUOTE="tmac2gooden"]The game looks so disapointing. I really dont know what to say. It looks like Halo 2 Vista. There is nothing new here at all. This game has disapointment written all over it.The_Game21x

Okay, we've seen beta gameplay from three, count em, three multiplayer maps, Absolutely NO single player footage, graphics that aren't final yet and you people are already writing the game off as a Halo 2 Booster pack.

Now tell me, based on the incredibly limited glimpse into Halo 3 we've seen so far, how can you justify saying that.? :|

Come on dude this is SW....fanboys don't need the game to actually be done before they bash it. They would bash Halo 3's graphics the moment Halo 3 was announced lol I'm sure they would see storyboards from hand and bash them to saying they graphics look worse then Halo: CE

Fanboys do whatever they can to bash other games and systems no matter how much non-sense it makes as long as it is negative they will say it and then run away from the ignorance of their statements by moving on to the next game to bash. 

[QUOTE="darklord888"]
I agree. I was hoping it would bring lots of new stuff...it seems more like Halo 2: Booster pack.project343

Exactly. MGS3 wasn't vastly different from MGS2 in gameplay really but I loved MGS3 a lot.

I know it had the whole health system and blending in with the scenery but it didn't change the game greatly, but it still was so enjoyable. I mean Halo has a story as well that people like me do wanna see where it goes as they take the fight to earth which should be kewl. As well as the multiplayer which we all know will be great even though I prefer a  different kind of FPS online play 

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

Okay, we've seen beta gameplay from three, count em, three multiplayer maps, Absolutely NO single player footage, graphics that aren't final yet and you people are already writing the game off as a Halo 2 Booster pack.

Now tell me, based on the incredibly limited glimpse into Halo 3 we've seen so far, how can you justify saying that.? :|

project343

Meh. Even if it is six, (I've only seen 3 in the live footage so far) It's still incredibly limited, and not nearly enough to base a well formed opinion on.

[QUOTE="project343"][QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

Okay, we've seen beta gameplay from three, count em, three multiplayer maps, Absolutely NO single player footage, graphics that aren't final yet and you people are already writing the game off as a Halo 2 Booster pack.

Now tell me, based on the incredibly limited glimpse into Halo 3 we've seen so far, how can you justify saying that.? :|

The_Game21x

Meh. Even if it is six, (I've only seen 3 in the live footage so far) It's still incredibly limited, and not nearly enough to base a well formed opinion on.

Don't like it, don't play it.  It's a beta.  

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Curb your damn expectations and calm down.  Take a Xanax or something.  You're acting like a spoiled child.  They're just trying to collect feedback and data so that they can further perfect their offering. 

[QUOTE="Zenkuso"]

Koalas are lazy animals that hang around eating, pooing and sleeping all day. They aren't good nor evil, they are somewhere in that grayline area where the carebears and the grim reaper play poker on wednesday nights.

 

on-topic

I really don't get why people are bashing this game, i mean the beta isn't even a finished game. Well over half the textures are place holders, the majority of the animations whilst flushed out aren't completed yet and pretty much goes without saying that the majority of the game isn't finished yet.

Beta looks like it should for a beta, i mean i've been through my fair share of game betas and halo 3 looks like its the most flushed out i've ever seen. But yet people are complaining about a BETA! I mean its like saying its all going to be the same when retail hits, it will look better by then, play better by then and be a overall better game by then, not amazing but better.

Beta is so they can tweak all the gameplay elements of halo 3 whilst getting feedback on what needs to be done, what needs to be fixed, what needs to be changed, thats how a beta works!

It isn't a teaser, it isn't a demo, its a beta and thats what there for to give the developer your feedback to help the game. I'm amazed that people don't realize that with enough feedback the developers will take your suggestions to heart, hell microsoft has alot of lose if they screw up halo 3 so listening to the rabid fanbase is a must for them.

Personally after this post, i'm completely giving up on debating the subject cause system wars is just filled with blind fanboys and kids that just haven't a clue about anything outside of pretty shiney things and there brand names, my two cents to them is get a life or get a clue.

 

-----EVIL BUNNIES FTW!-----

kcpp2b

Great post. I'm sure it will fall on many deaf ears though being that fanboys love to bash Halo no matter how dumb the argument is.

As much should have been obvious. 

[QUOTE="project343"][QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

Okay, we've seen beta gameplay from three, count em, three multiplayer maps, Absolutely NO single player footage, graphics that aren't final yet and you people are already writing the game off as a Halo 2 Booster pack.

Now tell me, based on the incredibly limited glimpse into Halo 3 we've seen so far, how can you justify saying that.? :|

The_Game21x

Meh. Even if it is six, (I've only seen 3 in the live footage so far) It's still incredibly limited, and not nearly enough to base a well formed opinion on.

You right, it is very limited. You know I don't like shooters, but I do know a thing or two about them (makes sense, right?). From the little that I saw, I was not impress graphically and gameplay. Not that it didn't improve, it didn't improve enough. If you want me to say good things about it I have plenty. The water effects was next gen. The bubble shield is a nice new tool. The physics are awesome. I didn't see any lag in the video, gotta say that's a very good thing. The movement was fluid. This is addition is very nice. However, the feel I get from it is still Halo 2ish nothing really pops out and say "WOW, this is Halo 3!" Now, you may be saying this is just the beta and I agree. Some how I think Bungie is happy what they are bringing now otherwise they would've never release the beta to public. Sure they will add improvements here and there, but the question is now how big will those improvements be?

[QUOTE="project343"][QUOTE="darklord888"]
I agree. I was hoping it would bring lots of new stuff...it seems more like Halo 2: Booster pack.kcpp2b

Exactly. MGS3 wasn't vastly different from MGS2 in gameplay really but I loved MGS3 a lot.

I know it had the whole health system and blending in with the scenery but it didn't change the game greatly, but it still was so enjoyable. I mean Halo has a story as well that people like me do wanna see where it goes as they take the fight to earth which should be kewl. As well as the multiplayer which we all know will be great even though I prefer a different kind of FPS online play

MGS3 also got an 8.6 for being the same... I personally felt MGS2 was better than 3. 3 just had the better ending. 

[QUOTE="kcpp2b"][QUOTE="Zenkuso"]

Koalas are lazy animals that hang around eating, pooing and sleeping all day. They aren't good nor evil, they are somewhere in that grayline area where the carebears and the grim reaper play poker on wednesday nights.

 

on-topic

I really don't get why people are bashing this game, i mean the beta isn't even a finished game. Well over half the textures are place holders, the majority of the animations whilst flushed out aren't completed yet and pretty much goes without saying that the majority of the game isn't finished yet.

Beta looks like it should for a beta, i mean i've been through my fair share of game betas and halo 3 looks like its the most flushed out i've ever seen. But yet people are complaining about a BETA! I mean its like saying its all going to be the same when retail hits, it will look better by then, play better by then and be a overall better game by then, not amazing but better.

Beta is so they can tweak all the gameplay elements of halo 3 whilst getting feedback on what needs to be done, what needs to be fixed, what needs to be changed, thats how a beta works!

It isn't a teaser, it isn't a demo, its a beta and thats what there for to give the developer your feedback to help the game. I'm amazed that people don't realize that with enough feedback the developers will take your suggestions to heart, hell microsoft has alot of lose if they screw up halo 3 so listening to the rabid fanbase is a must for them.

Personally after this post, i'm completely giving up on debating the subject cause system wars is just filled with blind fanboys and kids that just haven't a clue about anything outside of pretty shiney things and there brand names, my two cents to them is get a life or get a clue.

 

-----EVIL BUNNIES FTW!-----

Dreams-Visions

Great post. I'm sure it will fall on many deaf ears though being that fanboys love to bash Halo no matter how dumb the argument is.

As much should have been obvious.

I like Pizza 

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[QUOTE="project343"][QUOTE="darklord888"]
I agree. I was hoping it would bring lots of new stuff...it seems more like Halo 2: Booster pack.shungokustasu

Exactly. MGS3 wasn't vastly different from MGS2 in gameplay really but I loved MGS3 a lot.

I know it had the whole health system and blending in with the scenery but it didn't change the game greatly, but it still was so enjoyable. I mean Halo has a story as well that people like me do wanna see where it goes as they take the fight to earth which should be kewl. As well as the multiplayer which we all know will be great even though I prefer a different kind of FPS online play

MGS3 also got an 8.6 for being the same... I personally felt MGS2 was better than 3. 3 just had the better ending.

I thought MGS3 was better then MGS2. And I can go and find many games in history with big titles that had gameplay that didn't change hardly or in a big way but goes on to be loved and respected. You don't change what people love just for the sake of changing it. Maybe you like that but I don't like. I don't all of the sudden wanna play Halo 3 and see that it's no longer two analog sticks but the controls are like Resident Evil 4 or something... 

[QUOTE="mirlegend"][QUOTE="Timesplitter14"]

[QUOTE="shungokustasu"]I think Halo 3 is shaping up to be just like Halo 2. Nothing really special that stands out or seperate it from the two games. I still expect it to sale like crazy due to ignorance. FPS fans should be happy with there 360 version of Halo 2. Also, Halo 3 did steal the spike grenades from R:FOM...hotdaisy18

...and Halo 3 also stole the shield grenades from RFoM lol. But then Lems are calling it innovative :lol:

i dont remember any shield grenade in rfom.

It was a plate type sheild you used from a gun. The gun itself you could fire through the sheild create or other solid objects. So it's somewhat the same thing, but diffferent concepts of how they are used Halo 3 vs R:FoM. Both in which case I think are pretty damn cool.

no no no. I'm talking about the ''backlash grenade''. You throw it, it creates a big shield EXACTLY like the one in Halo 3 except that the bullets that hit it are returned to ennemies. It was an unlockable weapon after you beat the game once

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"][QUOTE="project343"][QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

Okay, we've seen beta gameplay from three, count em, three multiplayer maps, Absolutely NO single player footage, graphics that aren't final yet and you people are already writing the game off as a Halo 2 Booster pack.

Now tell me, based on the incredibly limited glimpse into Halo 3 we've seen so far, how can you justify saying that.? :|

Dreams-Visions

Meh. Even if it is six, (I've only seen 3 in the live footage so far) It's still incredibly limited, and not nearly enough to base a well formed opinion on.

Don't like it, don't play it.  It's a beta.  

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Curb your damn expectations and calm down.  Take a Xanax or something.  You're acting like a spoiled child.  They're just trying to collect feedback and data so that they can further perfect their offering. 

:| 

I think you have just totally misinterpreted my post.

With that said, I'm also guessing you missed my other post on the previous page and here it is again.

[QUOTE="darklord888"][QUOTE="tmac2gooden"]The game looks so disapointing.  I really dont know what to say.  It looks like Halo 2 Vista.  There is nothing new here at all.  This game has disapointment written all over it.The_Game21x

Okay, we've seen beta gameplay from three, count em, three multiplayer maps, Absolutely NO single player footage, graphics that aren't final yet and you people are already writing the game off as a Halo 2 Booster pack.

Now tell me, based on the incredibly limited glimpse into Halo 3 we've seen so far, how can you justify saying that.? :|

Make sure to have looked at the bigger picture before attacking someone in the future okay?

first off... this game looks way better than H2 on PC or xbox, i mean that is low for fanboys to try to compare.

second, the equipement looks like a great additon to add to the halo experience. the gameplay looks 10x funner than H2

PS3 fanboys are just jelous cause they cant get any good shooters ,like halo, and pout about resistance all you want it doesnt compare to halo and killzone based on the other 2... good luck with that cows :wink:

first off... this game looks way better than H2 on PC or xbox, i mean that is low for fanboys to try to compare.

second, the equipement looks like a great additon to add to the halo experience. the gameplay looks 10x funner than H2

PS3 fanboys are just jelous cause they cant get any good shooters ,like halo, and pout about resistance all you want it doesnt compare to halo and killzone based on the other 2... good luck with that cows :wink:

[QUOTE="shungokustasu"][QUOTE="kcpp2b"]

[QUOTE="project343"][QUOTE="darklord888"]
I agree. I was hoping it would bring lots of new stuff...it seems more like Halo 2: Booster pack.kcpp2b

Exactly. MGS3 wasn't vastly different from MGS2 in gameplay really but I loved MGS3 a lot.

I know it had the whole health system and blending in with the scenery but it didn't change the game greatly, but it still was so enjoyable. I mean Halo has a story as well that people like me do wanna see where it goes as they take the fight to earth which should be kewl. As well as the multiplayer which we all know will be great even though I prefer a different kind of FPS online play

MGS3 also got an 8.6 for being the same... I personally felt MGS2 was better than 3. 3 just had the better ending.

I thought MGS3 was better then MGS2. And I can go and find many games in history with big titles that had gameplay that didn't change hardly or in a big way but goes on to be loved and respected. You don't change what people love just for the sake of changing it. Maybe you like that but I don't like. I don't all of the sudden wanna play Halo 3 and see that it's no longer two analog sticks but the controls are like Resident Evil 4 or something...

Understood. For me each time a new installment comes to a series I expect changes. I feel like if the changes are not there, what is the reason for you to make a new game in the series in the first place? I'm not talking about adding things like a new weapon or bigger level. I want  changes that will drastically tell the difference in each installment of any series. Prime example Street Fighter Series. 

the thing about halo 3 is that:

it's still beta! why bash those unimpresive gfx?  right lemmings?

ok, so why do you bash other PS3 games that are still on alpha and beta stage? 

the thing about halo 3 is that:

it's still beta! why bash those unimpresive gfx? right lemmings?

ok, so why do you bash other PS3 games that are still on alpha and beta stage?

SambaLele

[QUOTE="D0013ER"]

[QUOTE="shungokustasu"] I still expect it to sale like crazy due to ignorance. FPS fans should be happy with there 360 version of Halo 2. shungokustasu

Way to trash an enormous fanbase. This just sounds incredibly bitter.

Isn't safe to say, people are going to buy it, just because the name is Halo? 

You mean like how you cows buy a game cause it's on the Sony console?

first off... this game looks way better than H2 on PC or xbox, i mean that is low for fanboys to try to compare.

second, the equipement looks like a great additon to add to the halo experience. the gameplay looks 10x funner than H2

PS3 fanboys are just jelous cause they cant get any good shooters ,like halo, and pout about resistance all you want it doesnt compare to halo and killzone based on the other 2... good luck with that cows :wink:

raidenseven

 /agree

Except for the PS3 fans being jealous part.

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

[QUOTE="darklord888"][QUOTE="tmac2gooden"]The game looks so disapointing. I really dont know what to say. It looks like Halo 2 Vista. There is nothing new here at all. This game has disapointment written all over it.kcpp2b

Okay, we've seen beta gameplay from three, count em, three multiplayer maps, Absolutely NO single player footage, graphics that aren't final yet and you people are already writing the game off as a Halo 2 Booster pack.

Now tell me, based on the incredibly limited glimpse into Halo 3 we've seen so far, how can you justify saying that.? :|

Come on dude this is SW....fanboys don't need the game to actually be done before they bash it. They would bash Halo 3's graphics the moment Halo 3 was announced lol I'm sure they would see storyboards from hand and bash them to saying they graphics look worse then Halo: CE

Fanboys do whatever they can to bash other games and systems no matter how much non-sense it makes as long as it is negative they will say it and then run away from the ignorance of their statements by moving on to the next game to bash. 

For all of the fanboys who were judging Halo 3 graphics on crappy screenshots and low-res movies...  here is what GameSpot has to say:

"Visually, the Halo 3 beta looks impressive. Yes, it looks like a higher-resolution version of Halo 2, but the textures and details are razor sharp, and there's a lush quality to the world that wasn't there before. You'll run through fields of flowers or your body will float in a tranquil pond. The high dynamic range lighting in the game also provides a realistic look to the lighting and the world. Meanwhile, there's a smoothness and fluidity to everything now that makes battles fun to watch."

Not to mention that this is a BETA (not a demo) and they have 6 more months to continue polishing this game, that I for one, am very much looking forward to.

For all of the fanboys who were judging Halo 3 graphics on crappy screenshots and low-res movies... here is what GameSpot has to say:

"Visually, the Halo 3 beta looks impressive. Yes, it looks like a higher-resolution version of Halo 2, but the textures and details are razor sharp, and there's a lush quality to the world that wasn't there before. You'll run through fields of flowers or your body will float in a tranquil pond. The high dynamic range lighting in the game also provides a realistic look to the lighting and the world. Meanwhile, there's a smoothness and fluidity to everything now that makes battles fun to watch."

Not to mention that this is a BETA (not a demo) and they have 6 more months to continue polishing this game, that I for one, am very much looking forward to.

Mystikef

IGN UK Wrote:

           "The visuals are unbelievably silky and there's no clipping, stuttering or slowdown at all. Particularly impressive are the textures when viewed up close, especially if you start plugging them with bullets or plasma projectiles. It's not an eyeball-melting experience (although the view out over the water from the guard tower in High Ground is pretty impressive), but it's built for multiplayer speed - and let's be honest, that's what counts when you're trying to circle-strafe a mid-air opponent and dodge an incoming Spike Grenade at the same time."

[QUOTE="Mystikef"]

For all of the fanboys who were judging Halo 3 graphics on crappy screenshots and low-res movies... here is what GameSpot has to say:

"Visually, the Halo 3 beta looks impressive. Yes, it looks like a higher-resolution version of Halo 2, but the textures and details are razor sharp, and there's a lush quality to the world that wasn't there before. You'll run through fields of flowers or your body will float in a tranquil pond. The high dynamic range lighting in the game also provides a realistic look to the lighting and the world. Meanwhile, there's a smoothness and fluidity to everything now that makes battles fun to watch."

Not to mention that this is a BETA (not a demo) and they have 6 more months to continue polishing this game, that I for one, am very much looking forward to.

waynehead895

IGN UK Wrote:

           "The visuals are unbelievably silky and there's no clipping, stuttering or slowdown at all. Particularly impressive are the textures when viewed up close, especially if you start plugging them with bullets or plasma projectiles. It's not an eyeball-melting experience (although the view out over the water from the guard tower in High Ground is pretty impressive), but it's built for multiplayer speed - and let's be honest, that's what counts when you're trying to circle-strafe a mid-air opponent and dodge an incoming Spike Grenade at the same time."

That's awesome!  I am not playing the beta, but I can't wait for the real game... which will have an extra 6 months of polish!

[QUOTE="Mystikef"]

For all of the fanboys who were judging Halo 3 graphics on crappy screenshots and low-res movies... here is what GameSpot has to say:

"Visually, the Halo 3 beta looks impressive. Yes, it looks like a higher-resolution version of Halo 2, but the textures and details are razor sharp, and there's a lush quality to the world that wasn't there before. You'll run through fields of flowers or your body will float in a tranquil pond. The high dynamic range lighting in the game also provides a realistic look to the lighting and the world. Meanwhile, there's a smoothness and fluidity to everything now that makes battles fun to watch."

Not to mention that this is a BETA (not a demo) and they have 6 more months to continue polishing this game, that I for one, am very much looking forward to.

waynehead895

IGN UK Wrote:

"The visuals are unbelievably silky and there's no clipping, stuttering or slowdown at all. Particularly impressive are the textures when viewed up close, especially if you start plugging them with bullets or plasma projectiles. It's not an eyeball-melting experience (although the view out over the water from the guard tower in High Ground is pretty impressive), but it's built for multiplayer speed - and let's be honest, that's what counts when you're trying to circle-strafe a mid-air opponent and dodge an incoming Spike Grenade at the same time."

This is why it will get High scores. Reviewers DONT want to flop the game. They actually turning their blind eye, and trying there best to glorify the little things. take this comment

"but it's built for multiplayer speed - and let's be honest, that's what counts when you're trying to circle-strafe a mid-air opponent and dodge an incoming Spike Grenade at the same time."

Now considering R:FOM had 40 players online with no lag and looks better than Halo 3 right now, They still gave it no pity for pointing out its flaws for the game. I understand the bigger picture though. This game can not flop and will not flop. I don't believe in conspiracy, but I do know there are people that makes things happen behind scenes.

[QUOTE="waynehead895"][QUOTE="Mystikef"]

For all of the fanboys who were judging Halo 3 graphics on crappy screenshots and low-res movies... here is what GameSpot has to say:

"Visually, the Halo 3 beta looks impressive. Yes, it looks like a higher-resolution version of Halo 2, but the textures and details are razor sharp, and there's a lush quality to the world that wasn't there before. You'll run through fields of flowers or your body will float in a tranquil pond. The high dynamic range lighting in the game also provides a realistic look to the lighting and the world. Meanwhile, there's a smoothness and fluidity to everything now that makes battles fun to watch."

Not to mention that this is a BETA (not a demo) and they have 6 more months to continue polishing this game, that I for one, am very much looking forward to.

shungokustasu

IGN UK Wrote:

"The visuals are unbelievably silky and there's no clipping, stuttering or slowdown at all. Particularly impressive are the textures when viewed up close, especially if you start plugging them with bullets or plasma projectiles. It's not an eyeball-melting experience (although the view out over the water from the guard tower in High Ground is pretty impressive), but it's built for multiplayer speed - and let's be honest, that's what counts when you're trying to circle-strafe a mid-air opponent and dodge an incoming Spike Grenade at the same time."

This is why it will get High scores. Reviewers DONT want to flop the game. They actually turning their blind eye, and trying there best to glorify the little things. take this comment

"but it's built for multiplayer speed - and let's be honest, that's what counts when you're trying to circle-strafe a mid-air opponent and dodge an incoming Spike Grenade at the same time."

Now considering R:FOM had 40 players online with no lag and looks better than Halo 3 right now, They still gave it no pity for pointing out its flaws for the game. I understand the bigger picture though. This game can not flop and will not flop. I don't believe in conspiracy, but I do know there are people that makes things happen behind scenes.

Listen...  I am not trying to be mean...  but you are comparing a finished game that you have actually played to an unfinished game that you have never seen in person.  How can make such a comparison and say one looks better than the other?

Internet videos and screenshots of a beta do not equal playing a game on an HDTV at home.  Why don't you listen to what the people who actually ARE playing the game have to say about this BETA:

GameSpot: "Visually, the Halo 3 beta looks impressive. Yes, it looks like a higher-resolution version of Halo 2, but the textures and details are razor sharp, and there's a lush quality to the world that wasn't there before. You'll run through fields of flowers or your body will float in a tranquil pond. The high dynamic range lighting in the game also provides a realistic look to the lighting and the world. Meanwhile, there's a smoothness and fluidity to everything now that makes battles fun to watch."

[QUOTE="Mystikef"]

For all of the fanboys who were judging Halo 3 graphics on crappy screenshots and low-res movies... here is what GameSpot has to say:

"Visually, the Halo 3 beta looks impressive. Yes, it looks like a higher-resolution version of Halo 2, but the textures and details are razor sharp, and there's a lush quality to the world that wasn't there before. You'll run through fields of flowers or your body will float in a tranquil pond. The high dynamic range lighting in the game also provides a realistic look to the lighting and the world. Meanwhile, there's a smoothness and fluidity to everything now that makes battles fun to watch."

Not to mention that this is a BETA (not a demo) and they have 6 more months to continue polishing this game, that I for one, am very much looking forward to.waynehead895

IGN UK Wrote:

           "The visuals are unbelievably silky and there's no clipping, stuttering or slowdown at all. Particularly impressive are the textures when viewed up close, especially if you start plugging them with bullets or plasma projectiles. It's not an eyeball-melting experience (although the view out over the water from the guard tower in High Ground is pretty impressive), but it's built for multiplayer speed - and let's be honest, that's what counts when you're trying to circle-strafe a mid-air opponent and dodge an incoming Spike Grenade at the same time."

Great additions. Its not like Halo 3 won't look better, its still in a stage were Bungie has also said that the Beta isn't a strong resemblence of the final version.