Thank You 343!!!

LOL Absolutely guarantee you will be back to COD for that 60fps goodness. You'll be at Gamestop for the Black Ops 2 midnight launch, it's obvious you're in denial.

I'm right there with you. I'm a big BF3 fan and was thinking of picking up the DLC maps, but now that I've also had 2 days with Halo 4, I don't think I'll need another online shooter for a while. It's like they managed to have the perfect mix of modern shooter and classic Halo. I know I'll be spending probably far too much time playing this online, and with weekly Spartan Ops and three map packs to come, I can see this game lasting for a long while (not to mention the single player).

Definitely a good game to really start with for getting a 360 (previously only had a PS3, now have both). Hopefully more people will be playing dominion in the coming days, as it's definitely my favorite game mode.

how is halo 4 good? it looks exactly the same as halo reach and no 1-50 rank system, so no point in playing itJustSignedUp

:lol: Nope. It feels nothing like Reach.

Reach was complete garbage.

I agree with you TC.

I love it so far. It feels way more balanced and in my opinion, it's the best Halo since Halo 2.

I'm right there with you. I'm a big BF3 fan and was thinking of picking up the DLC maps, but now that I've also had 2 days with Halo 4, I don't think I'll need another online shooter for a while. It's like they managed to have the perfect mix of modern shooter and classic Halo. I know I'll be spending probably far too much time playing this online, and with weekly Spartan Ops and three map packs to come, I can see this game lasting for a long while (not to mention the single player).

Definitely a good game to really start with for getting a 360 (previously only had a PS3, now have both). Hopefully more people will be playing dominion in the coming days, as it's definitely my favorite game mode.

blueboxdoctor

how is halo 4 good? it looks exactly the same as halo reach and no 1-50 rank system, so no point in playing itJustSignedUp

how is halo 4 good? it looks exactly the same as halo reach and no 1-50 rank system, so no point in playing itJustSignedUp

What's that smell oh, it's just a PS3 Fanboy :roll:

how is halo 4 good? it looks exactly the same as halo reach and no 1-50 rank system, so no point in playing itJustSignedUp

no, its nothing like any halo, its good trust me, play it

LOL Absolutely guarantee you will be back to COD for that 60fps goodness. You'll be at Gamestop for the Black Ops 2 midnight launch, it's obvious you're in denial.

HardGames420

Hmm...not feeling Halo 4. I dissociated myself from Halo after the second one.

Too much Battle Rifle. Not a fan of the maps; most are too big. Most of the games seem to devolve into shooting each other across the map with Battle Rifles.

Might work for some people, but the lack of physical combat/close combat in this game is disappointing.

I just cannot get close enough to use the Assault Rifle.

And having to be still for active camo to work, I don't get it.

Hmm...not feeling Halo 4. I dissociated myself from Halo after the second one.

Too much Battle Rifle. Not a fan of the maps; most are too big. Most of the games seem to devolve into shooting each other across the map with Battle Rifles.

Might work for some people, but the lack of physical combat/close combat in this game is disappointing.

I just cannot get close enough to use the Assault Rifle.

And having to be still for active camo to work, I don't get it.

iamhags

im just waiting a week to see what people say and if theres any complaints

it feels and looks like a different game. so far i love it and ive only played multiplayer and forge. i kinda wish the forge was better theres hardly any new features.

Is it that good.

Yeah,its an excellent game.343 pulled off a better Halo,best one since CE I think.

*halo 2

Hmm...not feeling Halo 4. I dissociated myself from Halo after the second one.

Too much Battle Rifle. Not a fan of the maps; most are too big. Most of the games seem to devolve into shooting each other across the map with Battle Rifles.

Might work for some people, but the lack of physical combat/close combat in this game is disappointing.

I just cannot get close enough to use the Assault Rifle.

And having to be still for active camo to work, I don't get it.

iamhags

how is halo 4 good? it looks exactly the same as halo reach and no 1-50 rank system, so no point in playing itJustSignedUp

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Hmm...not feeling Halo 4. I dissociated myself from Halo after the second one.

Too much Battle Rifle. Not a fan of the maps; most are too big. Most of the games seem to devolve into shooting each other across the map with Battle Rifles.

Might work for some people, but the lack of physical combat/close combat in this game is disappointing.

I just cannot get close enough to use the Assault Rifle.

And having to be still for active camo to work, I don't get it.

RoslindaleOne

Yes, the problem is getting within 10 feet before being killed by the BR or from someone else from another direction, either the side or behind me. Flanking has brought me minimal success; on Big Team Deathmatch, about no success. I would be quite happy if there was a Team Slayer mode with just original Halo weapons.

Yes, and the thing about active camo. Original Halo had it such that running made no difference; you only became visible if you started shooting or took damage, if I am not mistaken. Nostalgia is a terrible thing.

[QUOTE="RoslindaleOne"][QUOTE="iamhags"]

Hmm...not feeling Halo 4. I dissociated myself from Halo after the second one.

Too much Battle Rifle. Not a fan of the maps; most are too big. Most of the games seem to devolve into shooting each other across the map with Battle Rifles.

Might work for some people, but the lack of physical combat/close combat in this game is disappointing.

I just cannot get close enough to use the Assault Rifle.

And having to be still for active camo to work, I don't get it.

CPM_basic

I honestly don't even have words for this game.

343 took up one of the biggest gaming franchises in history, and absolutely perfected it. The campaign is magnificent, with smooth gameplay and a suspenseful plot. The music is so damn emotional, and it fits perfectly with the pace of the game.

Multiplayer, ah, multiplayer. Reach's online was good for a while, but was too repetitive for me to enjoy after a year or so of playing. Halo 4 absolutely blows Reach's online out of the water, possibly even Halo 3's.

I haven't had this much fun in a game for years, thank you 343, and all the work you put into this franchise.

I wouldnt say it's that good. The SP basically boils down to Cortana ordering MC around alot. "Go here, flick this switch, shoot those Covenant". It's all very predictable. The music isn't up to Halo standards either. Many of the new sounds miss the mark too unfortunately. It is a solid shooter, but nothing people haven't seen before.

I agree with the sentiment that Halo 4 just feels like a different game. It feels fresh, vibrant and alive. I havent had this much fun in MP since Halo 3.

I wouldnt say it's that good. The SP basically boils down to Cortana ordering MC around alot. "Go here, flick this switch, shoot those Covenant". It's all very predictable. The music isn't up to Halo standards either. Many of the new sounds miss the mark too unfortunately. It is a solid shooter, but nothing people haven't seen before.

andmcq

Probably the best campaign since Halo:CE, I had so much fun with it! My only complaint is that it was way too short only about 6 hours on normal mode. They did an AMAZING job with the graphics I was serioously impressed! Oh ya and the sounds? The first time shooting the assault rifle blew me away lol! I actually tried picking up every different weapon just to hear the way they sounded!

Kind of pissed that they added load outs on multiplayer though, I prefered the old way of just finding the weapons on the map.

Yes, the problem is getting within 10 feet before being killed by the BR or from someone else from another direction, either the side or behind me. Flanking has brought me minimal success; on Big Team Deathmatch, about no success. I would be quite happy if there was a Team Slayer mode with just original Halo weapons.

Yes, and the thing about active camo. Original Halo had it such that running made no difference; you only became visible if you started shooting or took damage, if I am not mistaken. Nostalgia is a terrible thing.

iamhags

how is halo 4 good? it looks exactly the same as halo reach and no 1-50 rank system, so no point in playing itJustSignedUp

Ah!-But You are So wrong.

Halo 4 Multiplayer combines all the Best vehicles and weapons from previous Halos.Also throws Great new weapons,Massive maps that look and play Gloriously,and basically has put the fun back into playing Halo Multiplayer.

If you don't have a copy,then you're truly missing out!

how is halo 4 good? it looks exactly the same as halo reach and no 1-50 rank system, so no point in playing itJustSignedUp

Overall I give it a B+. Great art design, visuals would've been much better with higher AA and 1080p, but they were the most outstanding feature. There were a few headscratching moments in the campaign, the first being "Well, there's Covenant again but we're not really going to explain why." To name a few:

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"The Didact can control the Covenant, neat trick huh? How is not important."

"The Librarian: huh? You did what to Chief? And he couldn't have killed the Didact without it? Seems like he could have just stopped the Didact from getting the Composer and then ripped him a new one."

"Seriously, why does everything have to involve nukes nowadays? And how in the world did he get away again? Why couldn't Cortana, if she had the power in the first place to teleport him out of there, could have sent him someplace a little further from the blast instead of just magically drifting among the wreckage?"

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Overall, the campaign is an enjoyable romp. It has some great elements and some others that are just ok. The MP is good, though it has lost a bit of its distinction due to the introduction of loadouts and ordnances. Luckily the ordnances are handled alright, so I don't have too much a gripe about them, but it's a sad effort to mimic CoD. And the interface is still a bit clunky, not quite as fluid or clean as previous Halo titles but it does have all the relevant information you'd be expecting.

they did a good job!

I really only play Halo for the campaign these days, but after playing the first two stages/chapters, I can tell this is going to be the best in the series so far. Shooting seems so precise and fluid, and the visuals are awesome compared to the older entries. Fantastic game so far.

Kind of pissed that they added load outs on multiplayer though, I prefered the old way of just finding the weapons on the map.

Vickman178

I was a bit iffy about the loadouts at first (who doesnt like rushing rockets and the needler for that first easy kill(s)) but I swear this loadout system has really grown on me, besides it kinda makes sense when you think about it. You're a Spartan, you should have a choice as to what weapons you bring into battle.

I picked up an Xbox 2 days ago just for this game really...I have to say it is amazing. I've only been playing online so far and it's been so much fun playing with my friends back home!

I think one area they need to improve on for the next game is how they handle the campaign vehicle sections. Halo 4's vehicle missions weren't as good as those found in the Bungie games. 343 can learn a lot from Bungie about how to use vehicles and build missions around them.x-2tha-z

Not a big Halo fan, but it does look like a good game.

Halo 4 isnt that good....