why is halo considered great?

Get 3 other friends together and play some splitscreen multiplayer. That's why.

Also awesome custome game types.

Dodgeball anyone? How about hockey? Or old school Donkey Kong?

i just wanna know whats so great about it? i know me and brother beat 3.....and found it kinda boring.....it was average to me, maybe i'm missing something...i dunno

youngmurk911

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i just wanna know whats so great about it? i know me and brother beat 3.....and found it kinda boring.....it was average to me, maybe i'm missing something...i dunno

cainetao11

[QUOTE="jdt532"]Because for awhile the original Halo was the only decent game on the original Xbox so M$ and Xbox fans hyped it up as the greatest game ever. If Halo was a Playstation or PC game it would've been considered good but not great with all the other quality games on those platforms.KSU-Wildcat

I love it, and it combines a unique mix of competitiveness, fun, and WTF moments that has kept my friends and I coming back since 2001. ?

beats me , much better fps games out there that dont get the recognition they deserve.campzor

Because it's fun?

DarkLink77

the online multiplayer and all the different game types you can play and create

[QUOTE="campzor"]beats me , much better fps games out there that dont get the recognition they deserve.percech

[QUOTE="percech"][QUOTE="campzor"]beats me , much better fps games out there that dont get the recognition they deserve.Gilgamane

halo is a game that rewards skillful play, giving you the tools to utterly destroy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPS-gBV-vXA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6uSQK1ezgQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9ursux9tLI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9ursux9tLI

watch a CoD video. everyone sprays center mass. watch a halo video, everyone aims for the head and takes timed accurate shots, no spray.

i just wanna know whats so great about it? i know me and brother beat 3.....and found it kinda boring.....it was average to me, maybe i'm missing something...i dunno

youngmurk911

[QUOTE="percech"][QUOTE="Gilgamane"]He did'nt even say Killzone... r u hatin tho son? r u jus hatin on us tho mayne?Gilgamane

Because it's a fun series with plenty of content and interesting story.

Yall hatin on Halo, I can only assume it's Killzone fanboys.percech

there are plenty of legitimate reasons to hate the halo games. their campaigns are sub par, their mechanics are sub par, their AI is sub par, their presentation is sub par, and their physics are sub par.

but if you want me to say it, I will say right now that Killzone 2 and 3 are far better than any halo game. saying that KZ3 is superior doesnt make me a fanboy. i have given countless examples of how KZ3 is a superior game to halo reach and all I get from halo fans in response is a shrug of the shoulders.

I liked ir because it was probably the best balanced mp ive ever played. I liked how it focusses on skill rather than the weaponsyou load out with.

[QUOTE="percech"] Yall hatin on Halo, I can only assume it's Killzone fanboys.arbitor365

there are plenty of legitimate reasons to hate the halo games. their campaigns are sub par, their mechanics are sub par, their AI is sub par, their presentation is sub par, and their physics are sub par.

but if you want me to say it, I will say right now that Killzone 2 and 3 are far better than any halo game. saying that KZ3 is superior doesnt make me a fanboy. i have given countless examples of how KZ3 is a superior game to halo reach and all I get from halo fans in response is a shrug of the shoulders.

[QUOTE="percech"] Yall hatin on Halo, I can only assume it's Killzone fanboys.arbitor365

there are plenty of legitimate reasons to hate the halo games. their campaigns are sub par, their mechanics are sub par, their AI is sub par, their presentation is sub par, and their physics are sub par.

but if you want me to say it, I will say right now that Killzone 2 and 3 are far better than any halo game. saying that KZ3 is superior doesnt make me a fanboy. i have given countless examples of how KZ3 is a superior game to halo reach and all I get from halo fans in response is a shrug of the shoulders.

I gave you plenty of reasons, but here you are ignoring them again and trolling. We get it, you don't like the halo series and you never will. You've also never played the games, and will find any reason to bash them that you can.

[QUOTE="percech"] Yall hatin on Halo, I can only assume it's Killzone fanboys.arbitor365

there are plenty of legitimate reasons to hate the halo games.

their campaigns are sub par (The only sub par Halo campaign (in terms of level design) is Halo 2)

their mechanics are sub par (Wrong. The gunplay is very good. It's not realistic, but it's good)

their AI is sub par (Definitely wrong. Maybe if you only play on easy or normal. Halo AI is great and has been consistently lauded by critics and players since the series began)

their presentation is sub par (Not top end graphically, but far from sub-par. You want to see sub par presentation in an FPS, play Homefront)

their physics are sub par (Perhaps the only legitimate complaint as the Havoc engine is becoming dated, but again, far from subpar)

People need to learn the difference between facts and opinions. You not liking something =/= that something being bad. Most of what you stated is flat out wrong.

Because people buy and defend whatever is advertised alot

momentum_god

+1

It seems to get by on the success of previous games imo. Halo's 3, ODST, and Reach were all pretty overhyped games. Good but not great and I think Bungie's lack of innovation past the 1st 2 entries is to blame. The graphics haven't been up to par with the other big budget games out there ever since they moved to the 360, the storytelling/plot has never been expressed well in the games, and they've failed to innovate any of the game mechanics since Halo 2. Plus, they haven't created a great single player campaign since the 1st game. There's far too much rehashed material like the flood being in all of the 1st 3 games despite being over-staying their welcom by the2nd game, or the last level of the 1st 3 games all rehashing the final driving sequence from Halo CE. Personally, the series started stagnating inHalo 2 and it's been stuck in neutral ever since.

In short, I don't get why it's considered great. I can see why people like it, but I can't see how it gets such critical acclaim besides it'sextremely tight controls (which are some of the bestthe fps' has to offerdespitebeing a bit dated since the move to the 360).

[QUOTE="percech"] Yall hatin on Halo, I can only assume it's Killzone fanboys.arbitor365

there are plenty of legitimate reasons to hate the halo games. their campaigns are sub par, their mechanics are sub par, their AI is sub par, their presentation is sub par, and their physics are sub par.

but if you want me to say it, I will say right now that Killzone 2 and 3 are far better than any halo game. saying that KZ3 is superior doesnt make me a fanboy. i have given countless examples of how KZ3 is a superior game to halo reach and all I get from halo fans in response is a shrug of the shoulders.

No, you've totally ignored plenty of rebuttals.

But whatever, if you don't like Halo Reach, then that's your preference.

Many don't find cover mechanics, the ability to slide, secondary fire or cooking grenades necessary for solid gameplay. They've kept things interesting with a more robust selection of weapons, armor abilities, and vehicular combat...not to mention the online co-op, skull modifiers and campaign scoring. And guess what? Those aren't totally necessary for solid gameplay either.

GG and Bungie have different approaches to things that will appeal to different people. Is it such a foreign concept that people just have different tastes without having to be right or wrong about it?

Killed a few brain cells typing that.Gilgamane

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[QUOTE="percech"] Yall hatin on Halo, I can only assume it's Killzone fanboys.DarkLink77

there are plenty of legitimate reasons to hate the halo games.

their campaigns are sub par (The only sub par Halo campaign (in terms of level design) is Halo 2)

their mechanics are sub par (Wrong. The gunplay is very good. It's not realistic, but it's good)

their AI is sub par (Definitely wrong. Maybe if you only play on easy or normal. Halo AI is great and has been consistently lauded by critics and players since the series began)

their presentation is sub par (Not top end graphically, but far from sub-par. You want to see sub par presentation in an FPS, play Homefront)

their physics are sub par (Perhaps the only legitimate complaint as the Havoc engine is becoming dated, but again, far from subpar)

People need to learn the difference between facts and opinions. You not liking something =/= that something being bad. Most of what you stated is flat out wrong.

I said all this to him in another thread and even cited reviews that disproved his points. I seriously don't think he's even played one of the games to be honest.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

[QUOTE="arbitor365"]

there are plenty of legitimate reasons to hate the halo games.

their campaigns are sub par (The only sub par Halo campaign (in terms of level design) is Halo 2)

their mechanics are sub par (Wrong. The gunplay is very good. It's not realistic, but it's good)

their AI is sub par (Definitely wrong. Maybe if you only play on easy or normal. Halo AI is great and has been consistently lauded by critics and players since the series began)

their presentation is sub par (Not top end graphically, but far from sub-par. You want to see sub par presentation in an FPS, play Homefront)

their physics are sub par (Perhaps the only legitimate complaint as the Havoc engine is becoming dated, but again, far from subpar)

tempest91

People need to learn the difference between facts and opinions. You not liking something =/= that something being bad. Most of what you stated is flat out wrong.

I said all this to him in another thread and even cited reviews that disproved his points. I seriously don't think he's even played one of the games to be honest.

I suspect that as well...especially after he said that you can't do assassinations outside of multiplayer

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

[QUOTE="arbitor365"]

there are plenty of legitimate reasons to hate the halo games.

their campaigns are sub par (The only sub par Halo campaign (in terms of level design) is Halo 2)

their mechanics are sub par (Wrong. The gunplay is very good. It's not realistic, but it's good)

their AI is sub par (Definitely wrong. Maybe if you only play on easy or normal. Halo AI is great and has been consistently lauded by critics and players since the series began)

their presentation is sub par (Not top end graphically, but far from sub-par. You want to see sub par presentation in an FPS, play Homefront)

their physics are sub par (Perhaps the only legitimate complaint as the Havoc engine is becoming dated, but again, far from subpar)

tempest91

People need to learn the difference between facts and opinions. You not liking something =/= that something being bad. Most of what you stated is flat out wrong.

I said all this to him in another thread and even cited reviews that disproved his points. I seriously don't think he's even played one of the games to be honest.

[QUOTE="Gilgamane"][QUOTE="percech"] You mean like Killzone? LMAO. Biased.percech

Nope. Halo is just bad now. ODST and Reach were garbage. I haven't even played Killzone by the way.

even cited reviews that disproved his points.tempest91

this is something you only hear a lemming say

[QUOTE="tempest91"]even cited reviews that disproved his points.arbitor365

this is something you only hear a lemming say

but a lot of his points are just wrong. You can't chalk up "Halo has poor AI," for instance, to opinion when it's been consistently praised within the industry. It just doesn't work that wayDarkLink77

the AI is sub par, and I dont care what some reviewer says about it. in halo, you rarely need to even take cover. you can run around in the open and kill your enemies that way. if you try running out into the open in the killzone or resistance games, you will be ****ing torn the apart, just how you would in real life. the enemies in halo dont even seek cover, themselves, most of the time. its pathetic. they have no sense of strategy and no regaurd for their own lives. there is nothing good about the AI in halo.

[QUOTE="tempest91"]even cited reviews that disproved his points.arbitor365

this is something you only hear a lemming say

What? That he provided a rebuttal with quotes from reviewers that believe the same thing? That's more support his argument than what you had for yours.

[QUOTE="arbitor365"]

[QUOTE="tempest91"]even cited reviews that disproved his points.VoodooHak

this is something you only hear a lemming say

What? That he provided a rebuttal with quotes from reviewers that believe the same thing? That's more support his argument than what you had for yours.

thats what you call a "bandwagon"/"appeal to authority" fallacy. it proves nothing.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]but a lot of his points are just wrong. You can't chalk up "Halo has poor AI," for instance, to opinion when it's been consistently praised within the industry. It just doesn't work that wayarbitor365

the AI is sub par, and I dont care what some reviewer says about it. in halo, you rarely need to even take cover. you can run around in the open and kill your enemies that way. if you try running out into the open in the killzone or resistance games, you will be ****ing torn the apart, just how you would in real life. the enemies in halo dont even seek cover, themselves, most of the time. its pathetic. they have no sense of strategy and no regaurd for their own lives. there is nothing good about the AI in halo.

Pot calling kettle black I see. "I dont care what some reviewer says about it". Now that sounds like a shrug of the shoulders that you hate so much.

But the rest of your response sheds even more doubt as to whether you played the game at all. Many of the levels are designed with obstacles specifically placed for players and enemy AI to duck behind. That is, in fact, what happens, even on normal difficulty.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]but a lot of his points are just wrong. You can't chalk up "Halo has poor AI," for instance, to opinion when it's been consistently praised within the industry. It just doesn't work that wayarbitor365

the AI is sub par, and I dont care what some reviewer says about it. in halo, you rarely need to even take cover. you can run around in the open and kill your enemies that way. if you try running out into the open in the killzone or resistance games, you will be ****ing torn the apart, just how you would in real life. the enemies in halo dont even seek cover, themselves, most of the time. its pathetic. they have no sense of strategy and no regaurd for their own lives. there is nothing good about the AI in halo.

What you said just here is BLATANTLY FALSE. You either played the game only on normal (heroic and legenday is where it's at in the campaign) or you didn't play it at all. Which is it?

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]but a lot of his points are just wrong. You can't chalk up "Halo has poor AI," for instance, to opinion when it's been consistently praised within the industry. It just doesn't work that wayarbitor365

the AI is sub par, and I dont care what some reviewer says about it. in halo, you rarely need to even take cover. you can run around in the open and kill your enemies that way. if you try running out into the open in the killzone or resistance games, you will be ****ing torn the apart, just how you would in real life. the enemies in halo dont even seek cover, themselves, most of the time. its pathetic. they have no sense of strategy and no regaurd for their own lives. there is nothing good about the AI in halo.

And who cares about comparing the game to how it is in real life? You are a seven foot tall supersoilder with crazy armor and energy shields. It's not meant to be realistic. You can't fault the game for not doing something it isn't trying to do. Halo's never been about realism.

And :lol: at the Elites having no sense of strategy and not taking cover. They do it all the time. The dodge, hide, flank, box you into corners with grenades, the whole nine yards.

With every post you make, it's becoming more and more obvious you haven't played the games.

[QUOTE="VoodooHak"]

[QUOTE="arbitor365"]

this is something you only hear a lemming say

arbitor365

What? That he provided a rebuttal with quotes from reviewers that believe the same thing? That's more support his argument than what you had for yours.

thats what you call a "bandwagon"/"appeal to authority" fallacy. it proves nothing.

Right, because your unsubstantiated logic based solely upon your opinion is much more sound than one backed by numerous professional reviews. Also, you haven't played any of the Halo games, it's quite obvious by your examples and your claims.

First FPS on consoles that wasn't complete garbage?

[QUOTE="arbitor365"]

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]but a lot of his points are just wrong. You can't chalk up "Halo has poor AI," for instance, to opinion when it's been consistently praised within the industry. It just doesn't work that wayAdobeArtist

the AI is sub par, and I dont care what some reviewer says about it. in halo, you rarely need to even take cover. you can run around in the open and kill your enemies that way. if you try running out into the open in the killzone or resistance games, you will be ****ing torn the apart, just how you would in real life. the enemies in halo dont even seek cover, themselves, most of the time. its pathetic. they have no sense of strategy and no regaurd for their own lives. there is nothing good about the AI in halo.

What you said just here is BLATANTLY FALSE. You either played the game only on normal (heroic and legenday is where it's at in the campaign) or you didn't play it at all. Which is it?

go play resistance 2 on normal settings. and then switch over to halo reach on heroic. you will see what im talking about.

First FPS on consoles that wasn't complete garbage?Merex760

[QUOTE="Merex760"]First FPS on consoles that wasn't complete garbage?DarkLink77

[QUOTE="VoodooHak"]

[QUOTE="arbitor365"]

this is something you only hear a lemming say

arbitor365

What? That he provided a rebuttal with quotes from reviewers that believe the same thing? That's more support his argument than what you had for yours.

thats what you call a "bandwagon"/"appeal to authority" fallacy. it proves nothing.

It's a fallacy when the appeal is based on authority alone....which it's not.

The reviewers have articulated their points based on their first hand experience with the games. It's not a blind appeal to authority. That authority has provided specific observations.

In this case, the arguers observations corroborated with the reviewers' observations. Sorry, that's not how that logical fallacy works. Since we're on the subject, it's the opinon-as-truth fallacy that you seem to be guilty of committing.

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

[QUOTE="arbitor365"]

the AI is sub par, and I dont care what some reviewer says about it. in halo, you rarely need to even take cover. you can run around in the open and kill your enemies that way. if you try running out into the open in the killzone or resistance games, you will be ****ing torn the apart, just how you would in real life. the enemies in halo dont even seek cover, themselves, most of the time. its pathetic. they have no sense of strategy and no regaurd for their own lives. there is nothing good about the AI in halo.

arbitor365

What you said just here is BLATANTLY FALSE. You either played the game only on normal (heroic and legenday is where it's at in the campaign) or you didn't play it at all. Which is it?

go play resistance 2 on normal settings. and then switch over to halo reach on heroic. you will see what im talking about.

First FPS on consoles that wasn't complete garbage?

Merex760