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[Slixshot]

Looks crazy fast paced and really different.

But now that Halo 1-3 (and 4) are on the xbone, I don't really care if it's different if it still feels like Halo at it's core. When I wanna play the older stuff, I'll just go do that.

I like the way you think. Also, I think it looks different but still gives the Halo gameplay vibe.

 

[Darryl M R]

I'm hype as hell for Halo 5, I want to play Locke.

Black Spartan. Yes.

 

[Master Yoshi]

I'm actually... very impressed with the new abilities.

Thruster is refreshing if it means we lose jetpack. Armor lock is also out, so I'm happy enough. Looks like it's taking elements from various games while taking care to maintain the Halo formula... and I am okay with this.

 

[egg mcmuffin with lettuce]

Looks amazing. Frankie, if some people hate the new gameplay just release new map packs for the mcc.

 

[cheezcake]

wait wait wait wait, how the fuck do they go back to alpha halo?

 

[LlamaJohnson]

Kiki Wolfkill is the greatest name of all time.

That match looked just like Halo. I think people are looking for something to complain about. Can't wait!

 

[RSB]

Midship looks huge. Thanks sprint! Seriously, why can't they just remove that shit and increase the base player speed? It's not rocket science...

ADS may be just a reskinned scope, but it looks horrible. If it's really just a reskinned scope, then they better give us the option to use the classic zoom. Having half your screen obscured by the weapon is horrible. Fuck that shit.

Ledge grabbing sucks too. Enough with the hand holding. If a player misses a jump, then he should fall, end of story.

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

This looks like a faster Halo, and to be honest I'm OK with that. We'll always have MCC for classic Halo multiplayer and I'm cautiously optimistic about Halo 5.

343 not fucking around with a 3 week beta either, which gives me more reason to believe.

 

[Bornstellar]

Love the way movement looks. Still wish they'd get rid of hit markers.

 

[Twilight Gap]

The cocky S-IV taunts at the end of the match.

 

[Altered Juice]

I wonder how many games 343i had them play to get a close one so that they could force the "OH SHIT LOOK HOW CLOSE AND COMPETITIVE IT IS" angle?

is that a compliment...or an insult?

 

[RoKKeR]

Maps are designed so that really hard ledge grabs work like crouch jump spots for good players. Obviously loads of easy grabs too, for regular people.

And crouch jumping also still works. Third tier of that skill set.

Interesting. Alright then, as long as it isn't a get-out-of-jail-free-you-fucked-up-the-jump card.

 

[Dub117]

Exactly. I feel like they have perfectly orchestrated the future of Halo, starting with this amazing collection.

Yep

 

[Final Verdict]

hmmmmmm......

Looks like a BIG step up from Halo 4 MP, but a bit intimidating knowing I will have to learn and master all these new abilities.

I like the fact that they seem to be bringing back skilled play to Halo MP.

 

[AlexMogil]

Wow, I like the integration to make the main character in the show a playable character. That is really fun.

 

[Bsigg12]

wait wait wait wait, how the fuck do they go back to alpha halo?

It's a shard of the Halo that you blew up in CE.

 

[Noobcraft]

Looked pretty amazing to me. A little too COD AW with the ground pounds but the mobility looks refreshing otherwise. Gameplay looked like Halo with more gameplay mechanics added. Will definitely play it next month

Also like the no shield recharge while sprinting. That should slow things down a bit.

 

[Master Yoshi]

Is this the mo-cap footage?

 

[enzo_gt]

The cocky S-IV taunts at the end of the match.

They've been confirmed dicks for like, two years now!

 

[The Antitype]

Looked pretty promising IMO.

I'm not going to get too hyped cause Halo 4 was such a shit-show, but weapons on maps and the faster pace looks great.

They're saying all the right things about the abilities balance-wise too.

We shall see.

Now would Midnight please arrive so I can get some Halo:MCC inside me?

 

[NullPointer]

Halo 5 looked amazing. Classic arena, lots of mobility, lots of tactical choices, even starts and fucking 60fps.

 

[rokkerkory]

Locke will prob have some of these abilities in the SP...

Getting more interested now. Please don't let me play as MC for only 10% of the time however.

 

[ozz ex machina]

It looks really promising. As close to halo as I can wish for while evolving the gameplay. As long as maps are all well designed, this could be fucking brilliant.

 

[Surface]

I feel like I'm going to hate ground pound. Aside from that Im not going to complain to much.

 

[KevinG]

"look around..."

*actually looks around with deep thought*

 

[Steverulez]

So, do we know the timeline for Nightfall Episode 2-5? Like, are they monthly or bi-monthly or something?

They got asked and werent clear about it on the stream

 

[Vestal]

That's actually how it ended up working out. We were worried about not giving them enough scrimmage time. But that's a real game.

Very cool sir. You guys have done an amazing job so far. Looking forward to what you have in stored for us.

Go back, have some fun and relax for a night! =p

 

[JayEH]

Looks crazy fast paced and really different.

But now that Halo 1-3 (and 4) are on the xbone, I don't really care if it's different if it still feels like Halo at it's core. When I wanna play the older stuff, I'll just go do that.

Feel the same way.

 

[Slixshot]

hmmmmmm......

Looks like a BIG step up from Halo 4 MP, but a bit intimidating knowing I will have to learn and master all these new abilities.

I like the fact that they seem to be bringing back skilled play to Halo MP.

Bro, the learning curve is what keeps things interesting

 

[BlackGhost]

Didn't know anything about nightfall before, but looks cool.

 

[reddish]

Other observation: loved the jumping animation match intro. Wonder if that's just for the simulation level, there for all maps, or different for each. Nice touch regardless.

 

[Twin Tails]

So, do we know the timeline for Nightfall Episode 2-5? Like, are they monthly or bi-monthly or something?

They got asked and werent clear about it on the stream

i think weekly maybe frank can comment

 

[DopeyFish]

Ads looked fine except for that godawful pistol

 

[Etnos]

The best part about all of this news is that they keep reiterating "equal footing" and that there is a focus on tradeoffs

gonna go to bed pretending frankie is whispering this and breathing into my ear

Yeah, looks like they being smart about this. I do welcome it looks faster paced than traditional halo, a good way to modernize it IMO.

BTW, Tobias approve, so do I.

 

[shandy706]

Doesn't look anything like AW to me

That dash is literally from Advanced Warfare

Yup. looks just like Halo. Can't wait for this. This looks/plays nothing like AW.

LOL

Only thing I'm particularly disappointed with is the kill-times. It seems like you lose shield way too fast. That is one thing I hate about call of duty, you die fast and the game takes no strategy.

Time to kill seems slightly fast but that could just be because the entire game is faster. BR is still 4 shot.

Get DMR out of the game please. As long as there's still a large skill component and ranked multiplayer I'm ok with some evolution to my Halo.

Kill times too low.

Also not a fan of the shrill beep after each hit landed.

Looks really bleh. TTK seems too low, and while not recharging while sprinting is an interesting concept, it looks to slow the pace of the game a lot.

LOL ... Again

 

[Vire]

Do you spawn with an assault rifle every time Frankie? And then you have to pick up BR/DMR's?

 

[ryan299]

I'm really not sure how people can say they hated Halo 4 but like 5 when 5 looks to go even further with stuff introduced in 4.

 

[Xzilerate1690]

So, do we know the timeline for Nightfall Episode 2-5? Like, are they monthly or bi-monthly or something?

They got asked and werent clear about it on the stream

Weekly

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

I'll post what I wrote in another thread:

Umm.... WOW! Halo 5 looks good, like really good. I was impressed. Visually it looked fantastic, the gameplay looks incredible. Cannot fucking wait until December 29th!

Fantastic job 343i, cannot wait until next month to get my hands on the Beta... 9 minutes until H2A MP!

You guys did a good job on Halo 5 Frankie, I am genuinely excited for Halo 5. Looks so good visually, and to think it is about 10 - 11 months out from release.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

Hoping to see some 60fps gameplay soon. My only complaints are that the sword is too damn bright, I couldn't see shit when the dude was running around with it. The ground pound looks like it could be really abused. The dmr sounds like it did in Halo 4...sounds like a big thump on a table, not a gun.

Other than that I'm pretty blown away. Love the speed/movement especially, seems like a natural progression of Halo to me. Thruster is fucking dope.

 

[neogaffer1]

"Halo Channel now on XB1 and Windows"

I'm not seeing it on the Win 8 app store?

 

[Killer]

Doesn't look anything like AW to me

That dash is literally from Advanced Warfare

GAF

 

[Sàmban]

Only thing I don't like is that new re-charge sound. Jesus get rid of it 343.

 

[Ricky Ricardo]

I am pleased. I like what I've seen. No AA, no loadouts, no ordnance. Map control, team play, solid movement suite. Graphics look pretty damn spiffy for a year out and they'll have lots of time to take in fan feedback.

Now I just need to play.

 

[Celestia]

Love the idea of legendary weapons on each map. Gameplay and a morsel of lore all in one.

 

[Gaz_RB]

I feel like I'm going to hate ground pound. Aside from that Im not going to complain to much.

I just feel really indifferent about it. I feel like I'll never use it.

Like how many of you that have played COD: AW use the ground pound/know it even exists? You don't. You use double jump and lateral thrust pretty exclusively.

 

[Mesonak]

That footage looked pretty outstanding, but I have one question that hopefully Frank or someone else could answer.

The Prophet's Bane isn't replacing the classic energy sword, is it? ;_;

 

[Slixshot]

That's actually how it ended up working out. We were worried about not giving them enough scrimmage time. But that's a real game.

Question: does this guy work for 343?

 

[Doukou]

Ads looked fine except for that godawful pistol

Agreed it shouldn't be ads but the zoom in like AR

 

[Bsigg12]

So, do we know the timeline for Nightfall Episode 2-5? Like, are they monthly or bi-monthly or something?

They got asked and werent clear about it on the stream

Weekly starting this week i believe. There's an armor set for the beta tied to watching all 5 episodes so it has to be done by the 29th of December.

That footage looked pretty outstanding, but I have one question that hopefully Frank or someone else could answer.

The Prophet's Bane isn't replacing the classic energy sword, is it? ;_;

Bravo, one of the casters, said that it was a legendary weapon when it was picked up so I'm guessing there are a set of those in the game that give buffs to the player.