Two New HD Halo Wars Gameplay Videos

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I think it will be the best console RTS so far.

looks pretty good. theme is very important to me in an rts, so i think im going to like this.

im also a halo fanboy.

seems like they changed the vultures to hornets. smart imo.

I'll be completely honest.

That doesn't look very good.

Console RTS, I don't know... I never liked the idea in the first place.

And this simply can't meassure itself with High standard RTS games made by Blizzard or Relic.

That doesn't look bad at all.

You beat me to it!

It is the second time in two days! :evil:

Looking very good.

is it me or does that anyone else get the impression of it being small scale and simplistic from those vids? maybe i've been played too many pc rts games for a console rts i suppose it looks good :oops:

i think pikmin on the wii could be one of the best console rts using the wiimote to direct pikmin sounds ideal

is it me or does that anyone else get the impression of it being small scale and simplistic from those vids? maybe i've been played too many pc rts games for a console rts i suppose it looks good :oops:

i think pikmin on the wii could be one of the best console rts using the wiimote to direct pikmin sounds ideal

Jackboot343

I got that impression as well. I roughly estimate that there weren't more than a dozen units on the field at any given time.

Perhaps these videos aren't representative, but it did look pretty small scale. I'm assuming that's an attempt to focus more on tactics than on strategy, as Ensemble has said they aim to do.

[QUOTE="Jackboot343"]

is it me or does that anyone else get the impression of it being small scale and simplistic from those vids? maybe i've been played too many pc rts games for a console rts i suppose it looks good :oops:

i think pikmin on the wii could be one of the best console rts using the wiimote to direct pikmin sounds ideal

agentfred

I got that impression as well. I roughly estimate that there weren't more than a dozen units on the field at any given time.

Perhaps these videos aren't representative, but it did look pretty small scale. I'm assuming that's an attempt to focus more on tactics than on strategy, as Ensemble has said they aim to do.

we've already seen quite largescale fights.
Ensemble has tried to keep it to scale with halo though. The big fights typically (think the covenant)

Tom Clancy's End War>>>>>>Halo Wars.

Sorry Halo Wars can't touch End War, in visuals, gameplay or innovation.(controlling the whole entire game with voice commands)

we've already seen quite largescale fights.

Ensemble has tried to keep it to scale with halo though. The big fights typically (think the covenant)Gamer4535

Alright then, that answers that question.

However, this raises the critical question, how do these large fights control? Obviously, it's more difficult than small scale encounters, and I would imagine it would get pretty hectic.

I was LMFAO in the first video @ :57 when the marines jumped on the wraith and started pounding the crap out of it-Mad_Rhetoric-

:lol: lmao!

that was a spartan btw

[QUOTE="Gamer4535"]we've already seen quite largescale fights.

Ensemble has tried to keep it to scale with halo though. The big fights typically (think the covenant)agentfred

Alright then, that answers that question.

However, this raises the critical question, how do these large fights control? Obviously, it's more difficult than small scale encounters, and I would imagine it would get pretty hectic.

I really doubt itll be that hard, if you're imposing console controls are so much harder

it really isn't hard if C&C3 is anything to go by. A painting system is very good.

I really doubt itll be that hard, if you're imposing console controls are so much harder

it really isn't hard if C&C3 is anything to go by. A painting system is very good.

Gamer4535

Didn't C&C3 have a pretty low popcap on the 360 version?

I don't mean to sound pessimistic, because I really hope it does well, I'm just a little concerned.

I was LMFAO in the first video @ :57 when the marines jumped on the wraith and started pounding the crap out of it-Mad_Rhetoric-

you really didnt just call a spartan a marine?

for cerealsly?

[QUOTE="Gamer4535"]

I really doubt itll be that hard, if you're imposing console controls are so much harder

it really isn't hard if C&C3 is anything to go by. A painting system is very good.

agentfred

Didn't C&C3 have a pretty low popcap on the 360 version?

I don't mean to sound pessimistic, because I really hope it does well, I'm just a little concerned.

i dunno, i just played the demo.

all im saying is that it worked fairly well for C&C3, a pc port

[QUOTE="agentfred"][QUOTE="Gamer4535"]we've already seen quite largescale fights.

Ensemble has tried to keep it to scale with halo though. The big fights typically (think the covenant)Gamer4535

Alright then, that answers that question.

However, this raises the critical question, how do these large fights control? Obviously, it's more difficult than small scale encounters, and I would imagine it would get pretty hectic.

I really doubt itll be that hard, if you're imposing console controls are so much harder

it really isn't hard if C&C3 is anything to go by. A painting system is very good.

After playing C&C on PC, the 360 version was terrible when it comes to controls.

[QUOTE="-Mad_Rhetoric-"]I was LMFAO in the first video @ :57 when the marines jumped on the wraith and started pounding the crap out of itGamer4535

you really didnt just call a spartan a marine?

for cerealsly?

[QUOTE="Gamer4535"][QUOTE="agentfred"][QUOTE="Gamer4535"]we've already seen quite largescale fights.

Ensemble has tried to keep it to scale with halo though. The big fights typically (think the covenant)ChrnoTrigger

Alright then, that answers that question.

However, this raises the critical question, how do these large fights control? Obviously, it's more difficult than small scale encounters, and I would imagine it would get pretty hectic.

I really doubt itll be that hard, if you're imposing console controls are so much harder

it really isn't hard if C&C3 is anything to go by. A painting system is very good.

After playing C&C on PC, the 360 version was terrible when it comes to controls.

No, the 360 version controlled fine. Obviously it doesnt hold a candle to KB/M, but its far from terrible.

Looks very spartan(haha... I made a funny)

But seriously, very simple, very stripped down.

I think it will be ok for RTS newbies but any RTS fan is going to feel like the game is extremely shallow and basic. I mean during battles there was almost no micromanagement and the level design(combined with the lower unit cap) makes it appear as if macroing will be damn near impossible. The economy system has already been explained as something that basically handles itself once you create the supply depots.... To me it just screams shallow and bad for a RTS...

It will be fun for Halo fans to go through the story but I really don't see the multiplayer having legs because of the general lack of depth.

Looks very spartan(haha... I made a funny)

But seriously, very simple, very stripped down.

I think it will be ok for RTS newbies but any RTS fan is going to feel like the game is extremely shallow and basic. I mean during battles there was almost no micromanagement and the level design(combined with the lower level cap) makes it appear as if macroing will be damn near impossible. The economy system has already been explained as something that basically handles itself once you create the supply depots.... To me it just screams shallow and bad for a RTS...

It will be fun for Halo fans to go through the story but I really don't see the multiplayer having legs because of the general lack of depth.

horrowhip

wow, that's basically assuming everything based upon nothing

Tom Clancy's End War>>>>>>Halo Wars.

Sorry Halo Wars can't touch End War, in visuals, gameplay or innovation.(controlling the whole entire game with voice commands)

IvyCassandra

lol yeah if voice commands actually worked, voice commands for regular functions on a computer dont work so how would fast paced comprehensive game commands work better? cause they dont simply put end of war will have a problem you will need to use voice and it wont work.

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]

Looks very spartan(haha... I made a funny)

But seriously, very simple, very stripped down.

I think it will be ok for RTS newbies but any RTS fan is going to feel like the game is extremely shallow and basic. I mean during battles there was almost no micromanagement and the level design(combined with the lower level cap) makes it appear as if macroing will be damn near impossible. The economy system has already been explained as something that basically handles itself once you create the supply depots.... To me it just screams shallow and bad for a RTS...

It will be fun for Halo fans to go through the story but I really don't see the multiplayer having legs because of the general lack of depth.

Gamer4535

wow, that's basically assuming everything based upon nothing

Compared to the PC RTS' coming in the future, this doesn't stand a chance.

He's right really. The game looks very very shallow. This only attracts to RTS novices and the only reason why it's getting any attention is because it's Halo.

Compared to the PC RTS' coming in the future, this doesn't stand a chance.

mo0ksi

[QUOTE="IvyCassandra"]

Tom Clancy's End War>>>>>>Halo Wars.

Sorry Halo Wars can't touch End War, in visuals, gameplay or innovation.(controlling the whole entire game with voice commands)

WilliamRLBaker

lol yeah if voice commands actually worked, voice commands for regular functions on a computer dont work so how would fast paced comprehensive game commands work better? cause they dont simply put end of war will have a problem you will need to use voice and it wont work.

[QUOTE="mo0ksi"]

He's right really. The game looks very very shallow. This only attracts to RTS novices and the only reason why it's getting any attention is because it's Halo.

Compared to the PC RTS' coming in the future, this doesn't stand a chance.

angelkimne

The fun in an rts comes from its depth, just look at starcraft :roll:

lulz, i kid.

[QUOTE="mo0ksi"]

He's right really. The game looks very very shallow. This only attracts to RTS novices and the only reason why it's getting any attention is because it's Halo.

Compared to the PC RTS' coming in the future, this doesn't stand a chance.

angelkimne

I didnt see that much resistance. Thats not very good.

looks very good :)

i love RTS games on pc and i really like halo universe!

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]

Looks very spartan(haha... I made a funny)

But seriously, very simple, very stripped down.

I think it will be ok for RTS newbies but any RTS fan is going to feel like the game is extremely shallow and basic. I mean during battles there was almost no micromanagement and the level design(combined with the lower level cap) makes it appear as if macroing will be damn near impossible. The economy system has already been explained as something that basically handles itself once you create the supply depots.... To me it just screams shallow and bad for a RTS...

It will be fun for Halo fans to go through the story but I really don't see the multiplayer having legs because of the general lack of depth.

Gamer4535

wow, that's basically assuming everything based upon nothing

how so? RTS games are such that you can LOOK at one and see how good it is without every needing to really feel its controls.

The controls may be fine.

The design and gameplay show EVERYTHING else about the game though.

They have shown enough gameplay to make those assumptions. Any RTS fan can tell you that.

[QUOTE="angelkimne"][QUOTE="mo0ksi"]

He's right really. The game looks very very shallow. This only attracts to RTS novices and the only reason why it's getting any attention is because it's Halo.

Compared to the PC RTS' coming in the future, this doesn't stand a chance.

mo0ksi

Exactly... I am just saying that it won't be anywhere near good enough to be considered a great RTS. It may very well be a fun game, but a great RTS.... no.