Visuals are not what has ever impressed me about the Halo series, and if that is all that you are worried about, you might just be missing the point of gaming, which is that games are supposed to be fun much moreso than visually stunning, and Halo has always been very fun and very solid.SpruceCaboose

I see your point and agree to an extent. However, is there a reason why we can't have amazing visuals as well?

ok thanks for the link, now kindly point to the part where they say that the visuals wont get any better?

 because the only thing said is that no one will care if they dont, they never once said one time that the visuals couldn't or wouldn't get better. 

WilliamRLBaker

Link is on the way. Give me a sec it get it.

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]why has no one called this guy out? hes provided no link whatsoever.neversummer75

You got it my friend.

 "The visuals are now in HD, though honestly, they probably will leave many unimpressed. But really, no one will care if Halo 3 doesn't look like Gears of War as long as it plays great. And, after an hour of playtime, I think Halo 3 might just deliver"

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/787/787935p2.html

"After playing a series of matches, I started to get a bit more critical of the game once my journalistic side took over. As I mentioned earlier, I was not too impressed with the game's visuals and this was probably the first bit of criticism I noted to myself and others standing by. Some of the effects such as explosions and weapon fire do look a good deal better than what we've seen before, but I was not too won over by overall appearance of the environments themselves. The maps were well designed and well laid out, but graphically, they just didn't give that "next-gen" feeling of the more immersive surroundings that we've come to expect from the Xbox 360. By this I mean the subtle details we've seen in various next-gen games that create a more encompassing, living, breathing world. Halo 3's environments are definitely not bad looking, but they just don't seem to have that level of detail that makes us feel as though we are being transported from our living rooms to another world"

http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1608/Halo-3/p1/

People, thats what I mean. Yes, the visuals look good but not "NEXT-GEN" good. That is not what I purchased my xbox360 for. Will I still being picking up my pre-ordered Halo 3? Hell yes I will be. However, I am very disappointed in Bunggie. I expected WAY more out of them.

why has no one called this guy out? hes provided no link whatsoever.WilliamRLBaker

You got it my friend.

 "The visuals are now in HD, though honestly, they probably will leave many unimpressed. But really, no one will care if Halo 3 doesn't look like Gears of War as long as it plays great. And, after an hour of playtime, I think Halo 3 might just deliver"

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/787/787935p2.html

"After playing a series of matches, I started to get a bit more critical of the game once my journalistic side took over. As I mentioned earlier, I was not too impressed with the game's visuals and this was probably the first bit of criticism I noted to myself and others standing by. Some of the effects such as explosions and weapon fire do look a good deal better than what we've seen before, but I was not too won over by overall appearance of the environments themselves. The maps were well designed and well laid out, but graphically, they just didn't give that "next-gen" feeling of the more immersive surroundings that we've come to expect from the Xbox 360. By this I mean the subtle details we've seen in various next-gen games that create a more encompassing, living, breathing world. Halo 3's environments are definitely not bad looking, but they just don't seem to have that level of detail that makes us feel as though we are being transported from our living rooms to another world"

http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1608/Halo-3/p1/

[QUOTE="Rip870"]wow this is pretty funny. In month lemmings and cows has argument about graphics. But suddenly when Halo 3 graphic are a let down they dont care about the graphic anymore. Mikerules868

I still care about graphics...

I care about both! Like I said, if I didn't care about graphics and only cared about gameplay, I would have stayed with my original xbox and not spent 400 bones on the xbox360. The reason I purhcased the xbox360 was because I wanted great gameplay AS WELL as great visuals. Only the most BLIND fanboys would say that Halo 3 looks amazing. I'm a 100% lemming and I say that while Halo 3 looks GOOD, it is FAR from AMAZING.

Fellow lemmings, its called being honest and calling them how you see them. You may want to try it. I for one put more credence in the oppinions of those who have actually played the game. The concensus with those who actually played the game is that although the game looks good, it is a bit underwhelming. I for one want both amazing gameplay as well as visuals.

Xboxlive Gamertag: Homer75

So? The graphics look great as they are now. It's not like you're gonna notice them when you're playing the multiplayer anyway.TyrantDragon55

They look great? Most people that have actually PLAYED the game say the visuals look "good", not "great." Most say it looks good but is, in some ways, underwhelming. Heck, even teamxbox, which are all fellow lemmings, say the visuals are underwhelming. Now that says a lot!

[QUOTE="deadmeat59"]if all u care about is graphics get a pc with the best video card . consoles will never be ahead of pcs ! who cares if it does not look as good as people wanted it to all it matters is its fun . u gamers have lost touch in what games are .neversummer75

I never once said that I only cared about graphics. Why don't you try reading the entire post next time. I said that I wanted both.

honestly, is that too much to ask for after I spent 400 bones on a nextgen system. I KNOW the xbox360 is capable of so much more than this. I really think its coming down to Bungie rushing this game in and in the process cutting corners especially when it comes to the visuals.

if all u care about is graphics get a pc with the best video card . consoles will never be ahead of pcs ! who cares if it does not look as good as people wanted it to all it matters is its fun . u gamers have lost touch in what games are .deadmeat59

I never once said that I only cared about graphics. Why don't you try reading the entire post next time. I said that I wanted both.

Halo 3 will not be the best looking game out.  Probably won't be in the top 5.  My hope though is that the gameplay is unamtched!! dhjohns

I see your point. However, why can't we have both? Why can't be have really good gameplay and really good visuals? I just don't understant it when people say, "well, in order to have great gameplay, the developers have to sacrafice on the visuals." I for one think that is a copout.

TC, did you have a problem playing Halo 2?Sir-Marwin105

No, I didnt have a problem with Halo 2. I thought the single player could have been a bit better but I did like the game. I will be the first one to admit it. I LOVE really good graphics. Thats one of the biggest reasons I bought the xbox360 which is a nextgen system. If I didnt care, I would have just kept my xbox and not upgraded.  I think Halo 3 looks good but it does not impress me.