TheDarkKnight774
Member
Because I've followed the gametrailers reviewer for a while. I know his take on things and if he says the story makes poor leaps in logic then I will believe him.
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Halo 5 Review Thread
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343 should get both Joe and Marty both on board, the story needs fixing and the music is kinda generic wannabe Zimmer stuff.
Here's for the HaloGAF people.
Don't expect a traditional review here. I'm taking a look at the campaign, the story, playing as the Chief, the future of the franchise and oddly enough, spoiler culture. I'm not delving into any big spoiler material, either, so it's relatively safe for those who've yet to play it. Everything I openly discuss has been seen in streams already.
That said, I wrote it for HaloGAF, so if you're not a Halo fan you're often gonna wonder what the hell I'm talking about.
There are spoilers in this review. God damnit, man. Coulda warned me...
Edit. Never mind, you actually say you don't delve into spoiler stuff. But yes you do. Spoilers
Cortana still alive is a huge spoiler!
CassidyIzABeast
Member
I think I want a collaborative effort between the two. I actually really like what Reed set up for the next game.
Hesemonni
Banned
Thx
Blue Ninja
Member
I get why people are upset about the lack of Chief missions, but the way the game tells its story still makes it all about him. I never felt like Locke and company were trying to steal the show. They're constantly on the Chief's heels, piecing together his motivations. I really feel as though 343 pulled that off well. I really wouldn't dismiss the game on that fact alone, you'd be doing yourself a disservice.
No big spoilers. What you're referring to was already shown in several streams, which is why I mention "Everything I openly discuss has been seen in streams already."
No big spoilers. What you're referring to was already shown in several streams, which is why I mention "Everything I openly discuss has been seen in streams already."
Nightmare452
Member
Folks need to start being mindful of others and put spoiler tags on sh!t. Anyhow, does not matter to me much.
Seems the gameplay is top notch once again, and thats all I care about. Does it play well and has good gameplay, if yes, I'm sold 1000x. Same as Destiny, weak story, but I'm still loving it cause it has solid controls and gameplay mechanics. Already preloaded H5.
Seems the gameplay is top notch once again, and thats all I care about. Does it play well and has good gameplay, if yes, I'm sold 1000x. Same as Destiny, weak story, but I'm still loving it cause it has solid controls and gameplay mechanics. Already preloaded H5.
HighResTomato
Member
Good reviews so far, will probably pick it up on Friday just hope I can avoid spoilers till then.
Edit: I already expected a weak story mode since it's 343 but happy how the MP turned out.
Edit: I already expected a weak story mode since it's 343 but happy how the MP turned out.
Seriously. Who gives a shit about the story? If it plays well it will stand the test of time and that's all that matters.
JigglesBunny
Banned
Just because you don't play as him all the time, doesn't mean the story isn't his.
Locke is in pursuit of Chief. Chief is the focal point of the story.
This guy. Very much.
Freeman
Banned
Is that even a spoiler? Assuming that is true and not a joke its exactly what I expected and I I've played two Halo games and didn't finish any of them.
I wasn't actually that thrilled with Bungie's later work on the series. I can't explain it without spoiling shit hardcore, but this isn't some 'oh I thought this would go on longer' this is some 'cool here comes the big explosive final act and oh my god the credits are rolling'.
What exploration? "The rest of the larger maps featuring vehicles still force players down corridors just wider, vehicle-sized corridors than the rest of the game." If 343i made a game with a whole stack of exploration and sandbox openness then I'd be all about it. I specifically mentioned that. "...the grandest set-pieces of the series often took place in massive maps, and they featured multiple waves of enemies that players fought against using vehicles. In these moments, killing every single enemy is a joy as you spend as much time as you can careening through a massive map in a tank or an alien dogfighter, and it was in these battles that the essence of Halo was generated."
Halo 5 doesn't have that. It has one level which is sort of like that, but otherwise your SOL. If 343i want to make a corridor shooter then they shouldn't adhere to kill chamber design -- that's what I'm saying.
AusRoachman
Member
Hearing how short the campaign length is and how we barely play as master chief really makes me sad. I primarily love and play halo for its amazing campaigns .
I even loved 4 so I have hopes this is as good as that , but I want to play as chief and I want a longer campaign !!
I even loved 4 so I have hopes this is as good as that , but I want to play as chief and I want a longer campaign !!
Tatsumi Oga
Banned
Yeah but i can see why people would be disappointed, i sure am after reading it. I definitely expected something like Halo 2, several levels per character. I am not too worried about length though. Apparently it's similar to Halo 4 and that's not what i call short....
CassidyIzABeast
Member
say what?
Ol No Bones
Banned
Its funny to see all these campaign fans worried about the story when Halo hasn't had a good story since Halo CE.
Well the last Halo game I played was 4. Coming from that, yes it's a spoiler. Was I hoping it would happen, yes, did I know, no. It would have been nice to be surprised while playing.
Inferno313
Banned
CassidyIzABeast
Member
Halo Fall of Reach Animated series is up on Halo Channel. You can watch Halsey kidnap children.
Eh. Honestly Halo 3 is my favorite FPS Campaign of all time and I would actually call the story "bad"
Are there big open levels with vehicles in 5? If so then the game is fine. I've learned with Halo reviews is that you really need to know the critics before you pass judgment. Some just want the series to be CoD an their lower scores will reflect that.
Are there big open levels with vehicles in 5? If so then the game is fine. I've learned with Halo reviews is that you really need to know the critics before you pass judgment. Some just want the series to be CoD an their lower scores will reflect that.
Should you really be reading ANY review then? Even reviews marked as containg no spoilers? It sounds like you dont ant ANY story elements revealed (and its understandable). So dont read reviews, its risky business.
She just persuades them.
Space Hitler
Pretty much.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Hmmm alot of "who gives a shit about the story" posts in here..surely destiny plays just as well and we know how that turned out.
But anyway glad to see its reviewing well! Picking up an xbox this holiday season.
But anyway glad to see its reviewing well! Picking up an xbox this holiday season.
gaming_noob
Member
You pretty much agree with any post that has the word "disappoint" in here.
paragonpro
Banned
So do we have another halo 2? Great mp and a campaign that leaces something to be desired?
Coin Return
Loose Slot
Destiny's PVP is a joke, though.
Newtype-001
Member
Follow the candy
When people say they are dissapointed int he story do they mean the narrative or the missions and level design / gameplay. I can get bye with a poor narrative as long as the actual missions are fun to play. The Halo lore has never grabbed me but the gameplay and mp have. Coop campaign is the way for me.
RoyalLaFlame
Banned
Halo 2 was amazing imo so if Halo 5 is anything like it I'm pretty sure I'l love it.
I bought the Limited Edition just for this. And now it's free. Lol oh well. I don't see the point in making a selling point in the Limited Edition if it was just going to go up on The Halo Channel for free anyway though. Tricky bastards.
draughn101
Member
Warzone is a freaking blast and I didn't think I'd enjoy it. It plays just as smooth as SP. I think I'm going to wait until I have my elite controller to jump into the arena.
I have read every single review and the folks amplifying that idea are not representative of all the reviews. I suggest you pick a few at random and not get involved in forum selection bias. This happens in every review thread. Not just Halo.
Someone finds an negative aspect or element that confirms what they suspected about the game and repeats it for pages and pages. There's probably a word for it, or a psychology paper waiting to be written.
So again, pick some reviews at random and see what consensus you find.
I actually don't think it will, people seem to be harsher on halo(because it has a high standard) than most other things. A lot of them don't really have a grasp on the story either and still call it shallow.