Why the hype!?!

As many of you know, Halo Wars is closing in. I'm hearing a lot of amazing things about this including, 'Redifines RTS' and 'The RTS game to end RTS games'. I want to know, why the hype like this? I understand some hype from the Halo fanboys, but this is insane! Have any of you hypers played Starcraft, Company of Heroes or even EndWar? Those are those are the real RTS defining games.

Think about it.

As many of you know, Halo Wars is closing in. I'm hearing a lot of amazing things about this including, 'Redifines RTS' and 'The RTS game to end RTS games'. I want to know, why the hype like this? I understand some hype from the Halo fanboys, but this is insane! Have any of you hypers played Starcraft, Company of Heroes or even EndWar? Those are those are the real RTS defining games.

Think about it.

Phoenix534

first of all any thing with the halo name attached to it is going to get a lot of hype and all of those games that you listed are pc exclusives except for end war. third this is a more simple rts a console exsclusive that was made for the consoles by guys that have had a good history with rts games. people are thinking that this could be that same as halo were it made a new type of genre reconizeble in the console like halo did for first person shooters. and the demo was pretty good tojomachasandberg

Exactly my point. No RTS will ever live up to these and the hype needs to lower. And yes, Ensemble is an RTS veteren but they make semi-complex RTS with controls that are hard to port to consolse. So far the only good console RTS(in my opinion and no, I haven't played C&C yet) is EndWar, and thats because of the unique control scheme(voice controls). Explain to me how this will be any different than Supreme Commander or Universe at War.

Oh, bull crap. Theres been hardly any hype for Halo Wars. Alot less than the core Halo titles. As for "redefine rts", well it is for consoles.

But why does it matter? Why does hype bother people so much? So what if people are excited? So what if microsoft advertises their games like anyone else?

Why is it that when ever Halo gets hype suddenly the sky is falling but when it's Call of Duty, Fallout, Bioshock or any other game it's fine?

****ing internet....

[QUOTE="jomachasandberg"]first of all any thing with the halo name attached to it is going to get a lot of hype and all of those games that you listed are pc exclusives except for end war. third this is a more simple rts a console exsclusive that was made for the consoles by guys that have had a good history with rts games. people are thinking that this could be that same as halo were it made a new type of genre reconizeble in the console like halo did for first person shooters. and the demo was pretty good toPhoenix534

Exactly my point. No RTS will ever live up to these and the hype needs to lower. And yes, Ensemble is an RTS veteren but they make semi-complex RTS with controls that are hard to port to consolse. So far the only good console RTS(in my opinion and no, I haven't played C&C yet) is EndWar, and thats because of the unique control scheme(voice controls). Explain to me how this will be any different than Supreme Commander or Universe at War.

first of all any thing with the halo name attached to it is going to get a lot of hype and all of those games that you listed are pc exclusives except for end war. third this is a more simple rts a console exsclusive that was made for the consoles by guys that have had a good history with rts games. people are thinking that this could be that same as halo were it made a new type of genre reconizeble in the console like halo did for first person shooters. and the demo was pretty good tojomachasandberg

Exactly my point. No RTS will ever live up to these and the hype needs to lower. And yes, Ensemble is an RTS veteren but they make semi-complex RTS with controls that are hard to port to consolse. So far the only good console RTS(in my opinion and no, I haven't played C&C yet) is EndWar, and thats because of the unique control scheme(voice controls). Explain to me how this will be any different than Supreme Commander or Universe at War.

I barely see any hype for this game and also you should be asking this to Atomic_Bacon. klusps

There was to be a StarCraft player here who thought Halo Wars was soooo easy, I am talking about skirmish.

The unit cap pisses me off though.

I have played all the Age of Empires games, both of the Age of Mythology games, and War Craft 3 Reign of Chaos. I can at least say that Halo Wars won't disapoint, I expect that it will be better than the other games Ensemble Studios has made over the years. I know those other games we all listed are good, but Halo Wars has its chance to shine because of its amazing graphics (for an RTS at least), and its new more unique game play. I think it is safe to say that it will be a good game. As for the hype i would guess it has the word Halo in it. Most all of the Halo games were very hyped before they were released.Atomic_Bacon

Amazing graphics? it looks like StarCraft 2, except with loads more green and purple.

There was to be a StarCraft player here who thought Halo Wars was soooo easy, I am talking about skirmish.

The unit cap pisses me off though.

[QUOTE="Atomic_Bacon"]I have played all the Age of Empires games, both of the Age of Mythology games, and War Craft 3 Reign of Chaos. I can at least say that Halo Wars won't disapoint, I expect that it will be better than the other games Ensemble Studios has made over the years. I know those other games we all listed are good, but Halo Wars has its chance to shine because of its amazing graphics (for an RTS at least), and its new more unique game play. I think it is safe to say that it will be a good game. As for the hype i would guess it has the word Halo in it. Most all of the Halo games were very hyped before they were released.gahzoo

Amazing graphics? it looks like StarCraft 2, except with loads more green and purple.

[QUOTE="raidenseven"][QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

Exactly my point. No RTS will ever live up to these and the hype needs to lower. And yes, Ensemble is an RTS veteren but they make semi-complex RTS with controls that are hard to port to consolse. So far the only good console RTS(in my opinion and no, I haven't played C&C yet) is EndWar, and thats because of the unique control scheme(voice controls). Explain to me how this will be any different than Supreme Commander or Universe at War.

tktomo01

i like hoo-rah though :(

haha, post after post of "actually OP, youre wrong." brutal.

As many of you know, Halo Wars is closing in. I'm hearing a lot of amazing things about this including, 'Redifines RTS' and 'The RTS game to end RTS games'. I want to know, why the hype like this? I understand some hype from the Halo fanboys, but this is insane! Have any of you hypers played Starcraft, Company of Heroes or even EndWar? Those are those are the real RTS defining games.

Think about it.

Phoenix534

I'm hearing a lot of amazing things about this including, 'Redifines RTS' and 'The RTS game to end RTS games'.

Phoenix534

Where'd you see that? Reading this forum, I've seen people say they liked the demo, and people say they didn't like the demo. I haven't seen anyone describe the game as revolutionary.

Its hoo-ah, not hoo-rah.

tktomo01

In the (US) Army, it's "Hooah." Aren't the marines in Halo, you know, marines?

Its hoo-ah, not hoo-rah.tktomo01

As many of you know, Halo Wars is closing in. I'm hearing a lot of amazing things about this including, 'Redifines RTS' and 'The RTS game to end RTS games'. I want to know, why the hype like this? I understand some hype from the Halo fanboys, but this is insane! Have any of you hypers played Starcraft, Company of Heroes or even EndWar? Those are those are the real RTS defining games.

Think about it.

Phoenix534

[QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

I'm hearing a lot of amazing things about this including, 'Redifines RTS' and 'The RTS game to end RTS games'.

Palantas

Where'd you see that? Reading this forum, I've seen people say they liked the demo, and people say they didn't like the demo. I haven't seen anyone describe the game as revolutionary.

Its hoo-ah, not hoo-rah.

tktomo01

In the (US) Army, it's "Hooah." Aren't the marines in Halo, you know, marines?

[QUOTE="I"]

[QUOTE="tktomo01"]

Its hoo-ah, not hoo-rah.

KorruptRaiden

In the (US) Army, it's "Hooah." Aren't the marines in Halo, you know, marines?

The marines in the HALO used to have different names and existed in a movie by the name of ALIENS, example theres like no difference between sgt johnson and sgt apone.

I'm not sure if you're agreeing with me or disagreeing with me, but I'm pretty sure that Halo and the Alien franchise aren't supposed to co-exist.

[QUOTE="KorruptRaiden"]

[QUOTE="I"]

In the (US) Army, it's "Hooah." Aren't the marines in Halo, you know, marines?

Palantas

The marines in the HALO used to have different names and existed in a movie by the name of ALIENS, example theres like no difference between sgt johnson and sgt apone.

I'm not sure if you're agreeing with me or disagreeing with me, but I'm pretty sure that Halo and the Alien franchise aren't supposed to co-exist.

[QUOTE="KorruptRaiden"]

The marines in the HALO used to have different names and existed in a movie by the name of ALIENS, example theres like no difference between sgt johnson and sgt apone.

I'm not sure if you're agreeing with me or disagreeing with me, but I'm pretty sure that Halo and the Alien franchise aren't supposed to co-exist.

You dont get me, i was just pointing out the similarities between the two, specifically the designs of the marines, covenant and flood, the quotes from aliens, weapons, etc. Halo is great but as the point of this thread suggests, in terms of RTS games, there are many other better games.

KorruptRaiden

What's that have to do with the correct spelling/pronunciation of "Hooah"?

Oh, bull crap. Theres been hardly any hype for Halo Wars. Alot less than the core Halo titles. As for "redefine rts", well it is for consoles.

But why does it matter? Why does hype bother people so much? So what if people are excited? So what if microsoft advertises their games like anyone else?

Why is it that when ever Halo gets hype suddenly the sky is falling but when it's Call of Duty, Fallout, Bioshock or any other game it's fine?

****ing internet....

vashkey

Hype is never fine, for any game. I've always hated hearing it and this forum is about 1/3 hype. It's insane.

u were going well until u said end war, but its easily fixed, just replace 'end' with 'dawn of'chaoscougar1

I semi-agree with you. I should have said Dawn of War, but I found the voice commands in EndWar very inventive. I love it.

Pheonix534 the reason I said "The RTS to end RTS games" is because I think it will SELL MORE COPIES than most other RTS games in the past. I said the gameplay would be good and that it would be a decent game to buy, but if you think I'm saying it will simply outclass every other RTS game then you missunderstood me. Although I would say it is going to be better then the AoE series BECAUSE it is made by the same company and they have had more time to work on it that any of the AoE games. They have had time to get the kinks out. And AoE were great games... I'm not trying to drag their reputation through the dirt. I cant say that any of the games people have mentioned aren't good, but Halo Wars should be up there when it comes out. Actually when I heard of the concept of Halo and RTS being together, I thought it would be stupid and crazy. But after watching some gameplay trailers and seeing what went into this game, I have changed my mind. I would encorage you to learn more about it.Atomic_Bacon

Actually, it probably won't sell nearly as much as most RTS games(unless your talking concole only). If you look at the sales of Dawn of War, World in Conflict and Starcraft, you'd be impressed.

[QUOTE="Atomic_Bacon"]Pheonix534 the reason I said "The RTS to end RTS games" is because I think it will SELL MORE COPIES than most other RTS games in the past. I said the gameplay would be good and that it would be a decent game to buy, but if you think I'm saying it will simply outclass every other RTS game then you missunderstood me. Although I would say it is going to be better then the AoE series BECAUSE it is made by the same company and they have had more time to work on it that any of the AoE games. They have had time to get the kinks out. And AoE were great games... I'm not trying to drag their reputation through the dirt. I cant say that any of the games people have mentioned aren't good, but Halo Wars should be up there when it comes out. Actually when I heard of the concept of Halo and RTS being together, I thought it would be stupid and crazy. But after watching some gameplay trailers and seeing what went into this game, I have changed my mind. I would encorage you to learn more about it.Phoenix534

Actually, it probably won't sell nearly as much as most RTS games(unless your talking concole only). If you look at the sales of Dawn of War, World in Conflict and Starcraft, you'd be impressed.

[QUOTE="Phoenix534"]

[QUOTE="Atomic_Bacon"]Pheonix534 the reason I said "The RTS to end RTS games" is because I think it will SELL MORE COPIES than most other RTS games in the past. I said the gameplay would be good and that it would be a decent game to buy, but if you think I'm saying it will simply outclass every other RTS game then you missunderstood me. Although I would say it is going to be better then the AoE series BECAUSE it is made by the same company and they have had more time to work on it that any of the AoE games. They have had time to get the kinks out. And AoE were great games... I'm not trying to drag their reputation through the dirt. I cant say that any of the games people have mentioned aren't good, but Halo Wars should be up there when it comes out. Actually when I heard of the concept of Halo and RTS being together, I thought it would be stupid and crazy. But after watching some gameplay trailers and seeing what went into this game, I have changed my mind. I would encorage you to learn more about it.Atomic_Bacon

Actually, it probably won't sell nearly as much as most RTS games(unless your talking concole only). If you look at the sales of Dawn of War, World in Conflict and Starcraft, you'd be impressed.

And that's another thing. What's up with Halo! It's not that great of a game. I personally think that it's mediocre. That and Gears of War. I guess im just an anti-fanboy.

Judging from the demo, this is easily the best RTS on a console, ever. But that isn't saying a whole lot.yentar480

Agreed.

I don't think there is too much hype for Halo Wars but I did play the demo and think its going to be a great RTS. Will it compare to Company of Heroes?? I doubt it, that is the best RTS ever made.Thomasdeleo

[QUOTE="Thomasdeleo"]I don't think there is too much hype for Halo Wars but I did play the demo and think its going to be a great RTS. Will it compare to Company of Heroes?? I doubt it, that is the best RTS ever made.doomsoth

I never played the first but i played the second and it was great. Anyway i consider Halo wars a good rts but the best console rts so far. With this control scheme i hope other developers will use it and it'll open the doors to more rts games that are actually easy to control.

[QUOTE="vashkey"]

Oh, bull crap. Theres been hardly any hype for Halo Wars. Alot less than the core Halo titles. As for "redefine rts", well it is for consoles.

But why does it matter? Why does hype bother people so much? So what if people are excited? So what if microsoft advertises their games like anyone else?

Why is it that when ever Halo gets hype suddenly the sky is falling but when it's Call of Duty, Fallout, Bioshock or any other game it's fine?

****ing internet....

Phoenix534

Hype is never fine, for any game. I've always hated hearing it and this forum is about 1/3 hype. It's insane.

And that's another thing. What's up with Halo! It's not that great of a game. I personally think that it's mediocre. That and Gears of War. I guess im just an anti-fanboy.As stated by Pheonix534

Thus the reason you choose to attack Halo Wars. You don't like Halo from the start (i'm not a fanboy just someone who played and had a good time) which is one thing that turns you from Halo Wars. And you hate people comparing it to your favorite RTS games. Your personal dislike of Halo+ People slaming your favorite RTS games= One very bad relation with anyone who likes the game. I don't blame you for hating Halo, i've seen planty of people that don't like it because their favorite games (although good) did not get the attention that Halo did. Now if you hate it because you don't like the gameplay, story, or the characters that's something entirely different...