The Halo Series is not Mediocre.

I think certain people forget what a mediocre shooter really is. So allow me to remind them with a list of wholly mediocre generic shooters with hardly an ounce of originality (and some incredibly awful ones too).

Blacksite: Area 51 (6.5)

Pariah (6.3)

Soldier of Fortune: Payback (4.5)

You are Empty (1.5)

Hour of Victory (2.0)

Marine Sharpshooter 3 (2.4)

Medal of Honor: Vanguard (5.5)

Timeshift (6.5)

Killzone (6.9)

Instinct (2.0)

The Mark (3.0)

And many more...

The Halo series may not be the best shooting series ever in everyone's opinion, and it may not even be enjoyable to some of you, but under no circumstances does it deserve the title "mediocre". The series is recognized for a reason, and it's not just because its apart of MS's hype machine. It's because its a fun, engaging shooter with great gameplay (and decent graphics).

And this goes for other wrongfully accusted game franchises as well. Just because you are not fond of the gameplay doesn't mean it isn't a quality product. (Of course that doesn't mean you have to like it either).

I think the only reason the Halo series gets so much flak is because its so popular. I wouldn't call it "jealousy" but if someone doesn't enjoy a highly regarded game, they are quick to point out and disagree with it (sometimes become outraged by it). If the series was much lower profile, certain non-fans probably wouldn't have such a hard time accepting the fact that there are going to be those that like it and those that don't, and there is no universally well-liked game.

Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4-Sniper99-

It's only your opinion. Many people like the singleplayer, including me.

[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4DrinkDuff

[QUOTE="DrinkDuff"][QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4-Sniper99-

I'm not a big fan of certain fighters but I respect them for what they try to do and what they accomplish. They are quality products, I just don't enjoy them. But that's okay.

[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4DrinkDuff

[QUOTE="DrinkDuff"]

[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4-Sniper99-

I beat it in one sitting and beat it 4 more times after that with 3 player co op. Halo is nowhere near mediocre.

Whoever says teh HALO SERIES is mediocre must've eaten pure SH*T.

stop the hatin ppl, like it or not HALO redefined teh console FPS

exgee

Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4-Sniper99-

let me refine my statement. halo 3 is a good game, but not nearly as good as other shooters out there. The Orange Box, and Call of Duty 4 are examples. It's not quite mediocre, but it's not the revolutionary game that Halo was. It's overrated.-Sniper99-

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[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4-Sniper99-

Yeah and isn't COD4 shorter than Halo 3, like 5 hours, thats only one sitting for me.

I love Halo 3.

I love Halo: Combat Evolved.

[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4DrinkDuff

It's only your opinion. Many people like the singleplayer, including me.

It's also your opinion that it's not mediocre.

let me refine my statement. halo 3 is a good game, but not nearly as good as other shooters out there. The Orange Box, and Call of Duty 4 are examples. It's not quite mediocre, but it's not the revolutionary game that Halo was. It's overrated.-Sniper99-

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[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4-Sniper99-

I agree with the topic maker. Oh and about you only doing one quick play through and being bored, um what the hell? I've played through it three times solo, on each difficulty above Easy. Then did co-op for Legendary a couple times and now am doing it again. Just because it was boring to you doesn't make it so for everyone. It's a very good FPS and not mediocre. A lot of people hate on popular things, just as you said.

[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"][QUOTE="DrinkDuff"][QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4DrinkDuff

I'm not a big fan of certain fighters but I respect them for what they try to do and what they accomplish. They are quality products, I just don't enjoy them. But that's okay.

I really enjoy playing Halo 3 online and I really enjoyed the Single player, it's definetly a really great game.

I don't think COD4 is better than Halo 3, I like and play them both equally.

Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4-Sniper99-

Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4-Sniper99-

I dunno im not crazy about COD4s mutliplayer, id rate halos as better but COD4 had a much better single player than Halo 3 in my opnion.

if anything cod4 is more mediocre and generic than halo 3... small maps, no vehicles, generic theme...etc... i dont see what ppl see in this game.TreetarD93

My thoughts exactly

Call Of Generic 4

But it's not a bad game, just not as fun as Halo for me.

[QUOTE="TreetarD93"]if anything cod4 is more mediocre and generic than halo 3... small maps, no vehicles, generic theme...etc... i dont see what ppl see in this game.SSCyborg

My thoughts exactly

Call Of Generic 4

But it's not a bad game, just not as fun as Halo for me.

Halo 3 has forge, theater, screenshot mode, acarde mode, equipment, etc. While COD 4 has new graphics and a different setting. :|. Anybody who says that the Halo series is mediocre has either had not played the game or is a fanboy.

The games you listed that scored 3.5 and below are rubbish, not mediocre. Alot of people assume mediocre means terrible, butit actually means that it is medium-quality, such as a game that scored 6.5.

I think its fair to say halo is NOT Mediocre

Now with that out of the way I also think its fair to say, it dosent deserve the hype it gets, yes its a good series but I dont think all 3 games deserve all the praise and hype it gets. Yes Halo is great....but not THAT great

Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4-Sniper99-

thos are just bad or mediocre 1 time games. halo is supossed to be this epic franchise, but is built on a mediocre games. and no, multiplayer doesnt add any points to it and excuse it.azshorty2003

[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4CommanderTy

thos are just bad or mediocre 1 time games. halo is supossed to be this epic franchise, but is built on a mediocre games. and no, multiplayer doesnt add any points to it and excuse it.azshorty2003

[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 4CommanderTy

The series has outstanding music and an addictive multiplayer. Thats all it has going for it.

The enemy AI is atrocious, especially in Halo 3 where you don't have to deal with the Elites who would actually engage you in past games.

The friendly AI is non-existent. Your marine teammates do nothing but crack retarded jokes that completely remove any immersion you are experiencing from the game. The series is supposed to be "epic" but it comes across as a parody.

The environments are grossly repetitive. Huge open spaces that are very bland and sterile looking. Very little details.

The ending was one of the worst I've ever seen in a videogame, especially because it went against every logical conclusion to the series. Complete cop-out hack garbage.

The warthogs were cool, especially in the first one, because of what they allowed you to do as a team, even when playing single player with your worthless NPCs, but every other vehicle is unnecessary.

The graphics have never been the series strongpoint. And considering how little detail exists in the games, thats pretty sad, almost inexcusable.

[QUOTE="DrinkDuff"]

[QUOTE="-Sniper99-"]Halo 3 is mediocre save for its multiplayer, which is mediocre in comparison to Call of Duty 40rbs

It's only your opinion. Many people like the singleplayer, including me.

It's also your opinion that it's not mediocre.

And the opinion of editors with college credentials in most game rating websites everywhere.

The series has outstanding music and an addictive multiplayer. Thats all it has going for it.

The enemy AI is atrocious, especially in Halo 3 where you don't have to deal with the Elites who would actually engage you in past games.

The friendly AI is non-existent. Your marine teammates do nothing but crack retarded jokes that completely remove any immersion you are experiencing from the game. The series is supposed to be "epic" but it comes across as a parody.

The environments are grossly repetitive. Huge open spaces that are very bland and sterile looking. Very little details.

The ending was one of the worst I've ever seen in a videogame, especially because it went against every logical conclusion to the series. Complete cop-out hack garbage.

The warthogs were cool, especially in the first one, because of what they allowed you to do as a team, even when playing single player with your worthless NPCs, but every other vehicle is unnecessary.

The graphics have never been the series strongpoint. And considering how little detail exists in the games, thats pretty sad, almost inexcusable.

Weapons_Free

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[QUOTE="TreetarD93"]if anything cod4 is more mediocre and generic than halo 3... small maps, no vehicles, generic theme...etc... i dont see what ppl see in this game.silentobi

My thoughts exactly

Call Of Generic 4

But it's not a bad game, just not as fun as Halo for me.

Halo 3 has forge, theater, screenshot mode, acarde mode, equipment, etc. While COD 4 has new graphics and a different setting. :|. Anybody who says that the Halo series is mediocre has either had not played the game or is a fanboy.

They added in a perks system, and we all know that one thing is worth more than everything Halo added in.:roll:

I think most of the hate it because of Microsofts mass-marketing scheme. While COD4 is getting its hype from the users. Overhype i may add.

COD4 is just faster paced because they take soo many people and stick them on tiny maps, throw in 2 shot kills and it seems to be fun for people. And I see people bashing Halo for its storyline, and not bashing COD4. I'm soo confused.

[QUOTE="silentobi"][QUOTE="SSCyborg"]

[QUOTE="TreetarD93"]if anything cod4 is more mediocre and generic than halo 3... small maps, no vehicles, generic theme...etc... i dont see what ppl see in this game.SSCyborg

My thoughts exactly

Call Of Generic 4

But it's not a bad game, just not as fun as Halo for me.

Halo 3 has forge, theater, screenshot mode, acarde mode, equipment, etc. While COD 4 has new graphics and a different setting. :|. Anybody who says that the Halo series is mediocre has either had not played the game or is a fanboy.

They added in a perks system, and we all know that one thing is worth more than everything Halo added in.:roll:

I think most of the hate it because of Microsofts mass-marketing scheme. While COD4 is getting its hype from the users. Overhype i may add.

COD4 is just faster paced because they take soo many people and stick them on tiny maps, throw in 2 shot kills and it seems to be fun for people. And I see people bashing Halo for its storyline, and not bashing COD4. I'm soo confused.

I love Halo 3.

I love Halo: Combat Evolved.

-TheSecondSign-

Amen