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[FUNKNOWN iXi]

Holy shit I just caught up on that Extraction gameplay and.. DAMN this game looks so fun! Everything just sounds so legit and the gameplay looks incredible..... I think one thing many people may be underestimating is how unique the Promethean weapons feel. We haven't really had that major surprise of so many new weapons that felt different from what we've played before since Halo 1. Halo 2 only really added the Sword which blew minds, Halo 3 the Gravity Hammer/SpLaser, Reach the Grenade/Plasma Launcher, but Halo 4? All the Promethean weapons feel unique, but even weapons like the Railgun and Sticky Detonator metagame.. not to mention the returning weapons feel so damn fresh.


I need this game.

 

[thunker 9000]

players don't drop 'nades when killed anymore? That's a weird decision.

 

[kittens]

players don't drop 'nades when killed anymore? That's a weird decision.

They do, but only people with the 'Resupply' perk can pick them up. It's just meant to reduce grenade spam. I was all hyperbolic and pissed about it when it was first announced, but I think it's one of the changes I'll end up liking, actually.

 

[Sai-kun]

Any word about a legendary extra ending?

The word is yes.

 

[Baconsammy]

To some it is, to others it's not.

I'm one of the others. People can still boost/derank without a visible rank showing, it's not going to stop people.

Of course it's going to stop people. Yeesh.

 

[Archpath1]

only gripe is the weapon icons floating around the damn screen till someone picks em up(ex: i always see the needler icon floating in gameplays)
should only show up for a small amount of time, or when you are around the area.

 

[malfcn]

So many reviews.

 

[Shadders]

Little English Halo Blog's Halo 4 Review

Hint: It's AWESOME!

 

[SomeOneInaHat]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE&feature=g-high-lsb

Machinima live stream is a go

 

[CyReN]

Thanks to 343 first of all for sending TheHaloCouncil a media copy, being a new and upcoming Halo site it means a lot to see us get this kind of treatment so early.
Now there is still a embargo on stuff, and I have to finish others so this will be mainly about multiplayer. These are my initial reactions, and will change once I’ve played everything. Seeing that the game isn’t out there are only about 80 or so people on at a time, and 95% of them are in Infinity Slayer.

My first game: 25-2-13 on Complex Infinity Slayer

H4 > HR

Maps:
Haven – Better than any map in Reach, and my favorite so far in H4. Visually stunning and plays really well for 4v4.
Solace – Another good map, visuals are dark and grim and have a eerie feeling (which I like). 4v4 can be a little big at time. 5v5/objective games like CTF will be great on it when I get to play it.
Complex – Map isn’t really suited for 4v4, my biggest gripe is the middle building. If you have a DMR on top of it you are a god if the other team isn’t working together.

Likes:
DMR is fixed
Assists are good
Maps are great from the 3 I’ve played
Game sounds is REALLY good
You don’t notice the white text
Join in is smooth, and has been great for when G4TV staff quit

Dislikes:
Game default controls have: Toggle Crouch/1 sensitivity (WHY?)
Hard to read name cards in lobby, have to lean head sideways
IS Complex TS isn’t good for 4v4.
No visual skill ranks

 

[M.W.]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review

Spoiler

9.8/10

 

[LowParry]

Well folks. We have a GOTY potential here. I still go by Borderlands 2 being it but yeah, can't wait for Tuesday!!

 

[Sanjuro]

But...but you guys told me not to drink the 343 Kool-Aid...

 

[Redford]

Abandon looks wonderful, most of the footage we've gotten before hasn't done the textures justice.

Layout reminds me of High Ground.

Dislikes:
Game default controls have: Toggle Crouch/1 sensitivity (WHY?)
Hard to read name cards in lobby, have to lean head sideways
IS Complex TS isn’t good for 4v4.
No visual skill ranks

ffs haha.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review

Spoiler

9.8/10

Yeeeep, sounds about right.

 

[exYle]

Machinima stream is great. Kovic is a good player which makes it enjoyable to watch.

 

[too much eslim]

Holy crap do not read IGN's review they just spoiled something for me geez.

 

[OdysseusVA]

Holy crap do not read IGN's review they just spoiled something for me geez.

Yeah, I'm just looking at the reviewer's scores and their closing comments. Usually spoiler free.

 

[malfcn]

Holy crap do not read IGN's review they just spoiled something for me geez.

Doesn't they always?

 

[Omni]

I'm seeing quite a few comments on how the Prometheans are boring to fight. I have to say, not entirely unexpected.

 

[Rumble19]

Is there a playlist without ordinance drops?

 

[polyh3dron]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review

Spoiler

9.8/10

I'd get rid of the spoiler tag if I were you.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Another link to a stream happening: http://www.twitch.tv/iAmLucyMae

Ouch

"dmca_violation/tos_violation"

 

[GhaleonEB]

players don't drop 'nades when killed anymore? That's a weird decision.

It sounds hugely objectionable on paper. And I trashed it pretty hard in advance.

Then I played it and realized I was quite happy with the role grenades played. Kiss grenade spam goodbye.

One of those cases where the ends totally justified what sound like draconian means.

 

[FyreWulff]

It sounds hugely objectionable on paper. And I trashed it pretty hard in advance.

Then I played it and realized I was quite happy with the role grenades played. Kiss grenade spam goodbye.

One of those cases where the ends totally justified what sound like draconian means.

Backwash was ahead of it's time

 

[normalmode]

Flood gameplay is recorded from the San Francisco review event. I handed my controller to 343i's David Ellis:

http://youtu.be/xNYkarP0OWM?hd=1

 

[zap]

Tashi's montage on Bravo's channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnG4D8WLnsY&feature=g-all-u

 

[Scofield94941]

wow Here comes the hype

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

Who said PV was going to be useless or anything but extremely powerful? ;]

And wow, that HLS.. This stream is great though! All those weapon indicators make each thing feel important and make you want to pick them up, even just regular frag 'nades lol

 

[feel]

Tashi's montage on Bravo's channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnG4D8WLnsY&feature=g-all-u

Good stuff.

Spartans Ops episode 1 video was very cool too (or at least the minute I watched before turning it off).

 

[PAULINK]

Must... Resist... watching video reviews.

 

[Overdoziz]

and you can keep playing objective and consider yourself amazing because you can get a high k/d in TO. haha.

1v1 me bro

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

343:

R I S E

 

[Izayoi]

Hardlight is already annoying, and I'm only watching streams. Why 343?

 

[Trey]

Best non-GAF review is Eurogamer's.

 

[lucius]

So I saw in the IGN Video Review and Spartan Ops Episodes will be weekly for 10 weeks, anyone know if you wait until after all are released then buy Gold will you have access to all past released Spartan Ops Episodes or do they expire each week?

btw, the IGN video review has some slight spoilers so a warning to some

 

[Ein Soph Aur]

So I saw in the IGN Video Review and Spartan Ops Episodes will be weekly for 10 weeks, anyone know if you wait until after all are released then buy Gold will you have access to all past released Spartan Ops Episodes or do they expire each week?

btw, the IGN video review has some slight spoilers so a warning to some

You'll have access to them.

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Tashi's montage on Bravo's channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnG4D8WLnsY&feature=g-all-u

Overkills? I was told by my experts than Tashi doesn't get those. Guess I'll have to step up my game for Halo 4.

 

[Redford]

Tashi's montage on Bravo's channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnG4D8WLnsY&feature=g-all-u

Awesome, Relay looks like a nice cross between Foundation and Warlock.

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

Should I expect 8-10 hours for the campaign?

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Should I expect 8-10 hours for the campaign?

On Legendary

 

[Card Boy]

Heres an avatar if someone wants it. Master Cheif

 

[dc89]

Tuesday can not come quick enough.

 

[KevinRo]

wow the BR definitely sounds gratifying to shoot.

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

On Legendary

Have any of the reviews mention how long the campaign is?

At least 10 hrs would be good.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Have any of the reviews mention how long the campaign is?

At least 10 hrs would be good.

The Polygon reviewer said it took him 11 hours on Heroic.

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

Have any of the reviews mention how long the campaign is?

At least 10 hrs would be good.

Somebody mentioned 7-8 hours on Normal, longer on higher difficulties.

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

The Polygon reviewer said it took him 11 hours on Heroic.

Alright, thanks. I'd say it's about 8 hours long then for the average player on normal.

Somebody mentioned 7-8 hours on Normal, longer on higher difficulties.

Thanks. That about confirms it.

Not bad. Kind of expected it, but was hoping for longer on normal.

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

Heres an avatar if someone wants it. Master Cheif

lol that was going to be my next avatar


This stream just got me so damn hyped.. time to stop watching before I see too much! Why wasn't that guy using Speed Boost with the Hammer ._.

 

[lucius]

You'll have access to them.

yay thanks, now I can go back to media blackout

 

[Seance]

Best Halo since Halo. I'm bursting, not sure if I can make it guys.