Halo Wars Gamespot Review discussion HERE

So I just saw the GS review and its a surprising 6.5, I am a big Halo fan but I might have to cancel my preorder now but Im not sure

What do you guys think?

So I just saw the GS review and its a surprising 6.5, I am a big Halo fan but I might have to cancel my preorder now but Im not sure

What do you guys think?

Wow, yea, gamespot is really biased and against the PS3... ;)

I was looking forward to this game, but I think I will rent it first now...

If you've played PC RTS and you expect it to be as in depth, you'll be let down. If you've never played an RTS, or know to expect a lighter RTS made for consoles, then you'll love it.

The review is definitely unfair. It seems they graded it on the same scale as if it were a PC game. Do they grade Wii games as if they were the same scale as 360/PS3 games? Nope.

So I just saw the GS review and its a surprising 6.5, I am a big Halo fan but I might have to cancel my preorder now but Im not sure

What do you guys think?

Dilan120

I think you should use reviews as guidelines and not hard facts for your own interpretation of the game, at least thats what i do. I've never met this reviewer in my life so why should i base my decision on his thoughts. I know how a game is once i pop it in my console and get a feel for it myself. If your a big fan of halo then definetly get it, there is nothing stopping... Unless this reviewer literally holds you back that is.

I think the gamespot review should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Through out its development ensamble were contantly emphasising that halowars was meant to be simple so as to fit game consoles better than any console RTS before but for some reason the dude reviewing it seems to be comparing it to a pc game.

He might be right, but I dont know if he's really reviewing it as a console game or hes simply a pc RTS player

So I just saw the GS review and its a surprising 6.5, I am a big Halo fan but I might have to cancel my preorder now but Im not sure

What do you guys think?

[QUOTE="Dilan120"]

So I just saw the GS review and its a surprising 6.5, I am a big Halo fan but I might have to cancel my preorder now but Im not sure

What do you guys think?

nitsud_19

I think you should use reviews as guidelines and not hard facts for your own interpretation of the game, at least thats what i do. I've never met this reviewer in my life so why should i base my decision on his thoughts. I know how a game is once i pop it in my console and get a feel for it myself. If your a big fan of halo then definetly get it, there is nothing stopping... Unless this reviewer literally holds you back that is.

In science, somtimes numbers are to far away from the medium to even be considered counting.

Gamespot not only had the single worst review for Halo Wars, but also was very far below the average of 8.2 with their rediculous 6.5 Perhaps they were right, but science says otherwise.

...for God's sake.

Why are you COMPAIRING REVIEWS?

Reviews are based on one expert's opinion, and one expert doesn't make all the reviews, different people like different games and different people like it different ways.

If you're compairing reviews and you're saying that he's a [insert console] fanboy because he didn't like the long waited exclusive for [insert console], you're a fanboy yourself.

Jesus.

Play it and think with your own head wether it's good or not.

So I just saw the GS review and its a surprising 6.5, I am a big Halo fan but I might have to cancel my preorder now but Im not sure

What do you guys think?

Dilan120

So I just saw the GS review and its a surprising 6.5, I am a big Halo fan but I might have to cancel my preorder now but Im not sure

What do you guys think?

...for God's sake.

Why are you COMPAIRING REVIEWS?

Reviews are based on one expert's opinion, and one expert doesn't make all the reviews, different people like different games and different people like it different ways.

If you're compairing reviews and you're saying that he's a [insert console] fanboy because he didn't like the long waited exclusive for [insert console], you're a fanboy yourself.

Jesus.

Play it and think with your own head wether it's good or not.

-Jankka-

i dont care either way and i dont plan on buying or even playing the game

but, all the things they listed under "bad" didnt seem bad enough to merit a 6.5

something smells a lil fishy to me

...for God's sake.

Why are you COMPAIRING REVIEWS?

Reviews are based on one expert's opinion, and one expert doesn't make all the reviews, different people like different games and different people like it different ways.

If you're compairing reviews and you're saying that he's a [insert console] fanboy because he didn't like the long waited exclusive for [insert console], you're a fanboy yourself.

Jesus.

Play it and think with your own head wether it's good or not.

-Jankka-

An expect would not be comparing a console RTS to PC, and reviewing the game on what it doesn't have doesn't seem professional.

Other sites that have reviewed it have gave it higher reviews, and some lower. I think this one was harder to review because it is a RTS built from the ground up for console. Not many games has done that so what do you know to look for other than traditional RTS standards which usually work better on PC

[QUOTE="-Jankka-"]

...for God's sake.

Why are you COMPAIRING REVIEWS?

Reviews are based on one expert's opinion, and one expert doesn't make all the reviews, different people like different games and different people like it different ways.

If you're compairing reviews and you're saying that he's a [insert console] fanboy because he didn't like the long waited exclusive for [insert console], you're a fanboy yourself.

Jesus.

Play it and think with your own head wether it's good or not.

spinecaton

An expect would not be comparing a console RTS to PC, and reviewing the game on what it doesn't have doesn't seem professional.

Gameplay was so bland in the demo that I felt like smashing my head against my wall over and over and over... But no, really. I saw this 6.5 coming. This is when we can all say for sure that there will never be another good Halo game.xRmRxfreakBOMB

Don't follow revies just play it for yourself, half the time reviews are off compared to what most people think. I disagree with the majority of gamespots reviews but its decent to see what people think.

When looking at the good vs. bad comparison by gamespot it seems that their major problems are not with the game play, just with additional stuff that could have been their. Honestly, how would make playing as the flood possible and practicale? Playing as the convent doesn't make sense since it would have to have the convenant win, which would be an alternate reality?Un4givingAsault

[QUOTE="Un4givingAsault"]Don't follow revies just play it for yourself, half the time reviews are off compared to what most people think. I disagree with the majority of gamespots reviews but its decent to see what people think.

When looking at the good vs. bad comparison by gamespot it seems that their major problems are not with the game play, just with additional stuff that could have been their. Honestly, how would make playing as the flood possible and practicale? Playing as the convent doesn't make sense since it would have to have the convenant win, which would be an alternate reality?RockysCatnipCo

How about no.

All other reviewers gave it good scores but gamespot ended up pulling a random.

"Halo Wars is a fun playthrough for casual real-time strategy and Halo fans, but there's not enough depth to win over hardcore strategy buffs."

Took this from the review and it about sums it up. I'm not a RTS buff but I did enjoy civ rev which this game has about a third of depth that civ has. I think they could have been a little harsh but they are being honest. Like the quoted statement unless your a huge halo fan your probibly going to be disappointed.

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"][QUOTE="Un4givingAsault"]Don't follow revies just play it for yourself, half the time reviews are off compared to what most people think. I disagree with the majority of gamespots reviews but its decent to see what people think.

When looking at the good vs. bad comparison by gamespot it seems that their major problems are not with the game play, just with additional stuff that could have been their. Honestly, how would make playing as the flood possible and practicale? Playing as the convent doesn't make sense since it would have to have the convenant win, which would be an alternate reality?wartutheshid

How about no.

All other reviewers gave it good scores but gamespot ended up pulling a random.

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"][QUOTE="Un4givingAsault"]Don't follow revies just play it for yourself, half the time reviews are off compared to what most people think. I disagree with the majority of gamespots reviews but its decent to see what people think.

When looking at the good vs. bad comparison by gamespot it seems that their major problems are not with the game play, just with additional stuff that could have been their. Honestly, how would make playing as the flood possible and practicale? Playing as the convent doesn't make sense since it would have to have the convenant win, which would be an alternate reality?wartutheshid

How about no.

All other reviewers gave it good scores but gamespot ended up pulling a random.

So all reviewers must be in agreement? The reviewer found the game to be really shallow (which in all honesty it is) and found it hard to enjoy an RTS with that amount of simplicity. After looking at all the reviews it might end up being a bargin bin game for me but no way would I pay 60 for something so gimped compared to other RTS games I have played in the past.

[QUOTE="wartutheshid"]

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"]Playing as the flood would be just like playing as any other faction. Alternate reality? How about multiple endings? :roll:RockysCatnipCo

How about no.

All other reviewers gave it good scores but gamespot ended up pulling a random.

and the fanboy has spoken, your so naive. I have never even played halo. I love the age of empires series. And this game does great on a console. THATS the point.

Naive PC fanboy .

I dunno, it seems that this guy was expecting AoE, but with a controller. His pros and cons make sense, but I don't see how it stacks up to a 6.5 rating. Even the awards are wrong. The game is short, but still sucks you in and you get lost in it? Is that even possible?

The demo is hella fun, and I can see the game sucking me in. If you only play Hardcore RTS games, why even bother? Just wait for Starcraft 2. Not all RTS games have to be about micromanagement. I do agree on the grouping thing.

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"][QUOTE="wartutheshid"]

How about no.

All other reviewers gave it good scores but gamespot ended up pulling a random.

wartutheshid

and the fanboy has spoken, your so naive. I have never even played halo. I love the age of empires series. And this game does great on a console. THATS the point.

Naive PC fanboy .