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[Karak]

Any game can be summed up in a sentence or two. Doesn't mean it is a good summary

The reviews for the campaign story are fairly negative. I don't think people responded to the Locke:Chief ratio well at all.

Ya agreed on both parts. Especially about Locke. The ratio of masterchief Locke is...outputting for some.

 

[Peterpan]

Th Destructoid review did say the game was more linear Call of Duty style. Odd, will have to play to see.

 

[L4nnist3r]

Looking like its going to be the lowest rating Halo so far.

 

[Miles X]

83 now. Damn. Still a bit to go, but I thought this would be the second highest reviewed Halo game... it's on track to be the worst reviewed Main Halo game... Somehow worse than Halo 4.

I'm going to have to eat some crow.

What Xbox game has reviewed well (90+) this gen? I could see this 85 coming a mile off. Not saying it isn't deserved, not play Halo 5 yet, but this was all too predictable.

Reviewers just seem to be way more harsh this generation than last where they handed out 9's and 10's like candy.

85 is a damn good score!

 

[Jolkien]

83 now. Damn. Still a bit to go, but I thought this would be the second highest reviewed Halo game... it's on track to be the worst reviewed Main Halo game... Somehow worse than Halo 4.

I'm going to have to eat some crow.

It's back to 85. Maybe wait a day , it'll constantly go up or down for a few hours.

 

[KaoticBlaze]

Guys, remember to take these reviews with a grain of salt. Just because someone does not like something, that does not mean that we all have to not like it as well. We will all get our own chance to play the game and see for ourselves what we like or don't like. So don't get discouraged by what a couple of reviews are saying. Lets just have fun.

 

[daxter01]

man co op focused campaign is disappointing

 

[plasmawave]

Someone was streaming the entire campaign at youtube and gotta say the new

Spoiler

Cortana's

looks gives me the creeps.

 

[GravityInsanity]

Wait a goddamn minute... How are they giving out full game reviews if they haven't played multiplayer mode?

 

[Obliterator]

Ya agreed on both parts. Especially about Locke. The ratio of masterchief Locke is...outputting for some.

Wait....the game has more Locke than Chief?

Damnit

 

[TheDanger]

The game is linear like 4, with no big open play spaces like in the older games.

Idon't know how you would get that impression, there's huge areas all the time (finished it) that invite you to explore.

 

[bananafactory]

Guys, remember to take these reviews with a grain of salt. Just because someone does not like something, that does not mean that we all have to not like it as well. We will all get our own chance to play the game and see for ourselves what we like or don't like. So don't get discouraged by what a couple of reviews are saying. Lets just have fun.

This. Focus on the text and not the numerical digits.

And remember: opinions

 

[SmartWaffles]

Based on the reviews I've read so far, Locke isn't that popular and it was a mistake to favor him over Chief.

343 failed at portraying blue team well. Not surprised at all by that.

The game is linear like 4, with no big open play spaces like in the older games.

Seems like they pulled a Halo 2 and cut the ending out.

McCaffrey from Ign said 5 is the worse campaign in the series. The story and mission design is a mess. wow

The second and third point can't be more wrong.

Th Destructoid review did say the game was more linear Call of Duty style. Odd, will have to play to see.

That line contradicts with everything we've seen and really can't be taken seriously.

 

[ryan299]

I'm honestly worried about the campaign. I thought 4 was the worse in the series and from what I've read it's not looking good.

 

[Ape]

til that 85 meta kills hype.

 

[Alienous]

I don't even know how not to draw attention to it.

Keep the page rolling, don't look up.

 

[Anth0ny]

not surprised by all the 8s.

 

[Kalentan]

Idon't know how you would get that impression, there's huge areas all the time that invite you to explore.

That's what I found weird about the Destructoid review. It mentions that they areas are really small while multiple other reviewers say they're a decent amount of large environments.

 

[Skux]

My biggest issue with the campaign is one I had with Halo 4 as well - not enough ammo for human weapons. I feel as if I'm constantly running dry on the BR, DMR, and assault rifle which are the weapons I want to use most. This then requires you to pick up weapons from fallen enemies.

That was kind of the point though. You couldn't just stick with one weapon all the time, you had to adjust your strategy based on what was available.

 

[KingBroly]

Wait....the game has more Locke than Chief?

Damnit

Going by reviews, yes.

I believe it's something Cboat said like a year ago as well.

 

[dark10x]

Which is interesting cause I've never felt the stories were the strong point in any Halo games. All can be summed up in a sentence or two. This one feels like the middle of something huge, which it is.

I cannot agree with you on that.

Halo 1 was remarkable for its story. Yes, it can be summed up quickly, but there was a mystery to it and it was engaging to push forward. The introduction of The Flood was one of the best moments in first person shooter history, I feel.

Halo 2 and 3 are a bit over the top but I found myself engaged. Same deal with ODST and Reach, which told self contained tales that were fun to follow. You KNEW what would happen in Reach, but the way it played out was awesome.

I don't think you're giving them enough credit.

That was kind of the point though. You couldn't just stick with one weapon all the time, you had to adjust your strategy based on what was available.

Yeah, but I don't like doing that. The Promethean weapons are better this time, but it just isn't as satisfying to play when using non-human weapons. Bungie's games give you a choice and you decide how to best play. Here, it feels as if you're somewhat forced into using the weapons of whatever enemy you're fighting.

 

[Cavaliersfan767]

If you like halo, you'll enjoy 5. For 6 they really need to go somewhere differnt SP wise, just to spruce things up a bit more larger scale epic battles would be nice.

 

[ForsakenLotus]

There was hatred toward the COD-ification of its multiplayer even before release. Still, people were tentatively excited.

Now that I think about it, I wanna say Halo 4 is how I discovered NeoGAF. Before, I would just browse IGN, maybe read some blogs there. After playing Halo 4 with a friend, especially after a few days of playing the multiplayer with my Halo buddies, it just was immediately off-putting. Yet I remember staying up until I think 4AM to watch the IGN review, because I was very excited. Once I realized my disappointment, I started looking for fan discussion and found N4G and NeoGAF.

So it's weird now to experience another Halo launch, now being incredibly cautious of the glowing praise I assumed Halo 5 would get, because Halo 4 got the same thing yet seemingly a majority of fans (or at least a lot of them) really didn't like Halo 4 from the start.

I'm very intrigued to see what fans think.

 

[oti]

Guys, remember to take these reviews with a grain of salt. Just because someone does not like something, that does not mean that we all have to not like it as well. We will all get our own chance to play the game and see for ourselves what we like or don't like. So don't get discouraged by what a couple of reviews are saying. Lets just have fun.

 

[el_Nikolinho]

Wait a goddamn minute... How are they giving out full game reviews if they haven't played multiplayer mode?

they've been able to play multiplayer since 9gb update hit

 

[Ahmad_742009]

I expected better scores.

 

[Twin Tails]

Wait....the game has more Locke than Chief?

Damnit

A year ago.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-5s-primary-character-may-not-be-master-chief-/1100-6422783/

 

[Ape]

to people that have reviewed it, where would you rank halo 5's multi compared to the other installments in the franchise?

 

[jfoul]

Bailing out of the thread because of the spoiler bombs. See you after finishing the game.

 

[Nothing1016]

Sad to hear that the campaign is disappointing. That was the only thing I was interested in.

Same here. I'll grab the game if it ever goes on sale, but it looks like Divinity wins out for tomorrow.

 

[Random17]

85 Meta, if it stays there, is not too bad compared to Halo 4's 87 meta, if you account for the loss of splitscreen and Forge (on release), and the fact that games in 2012 were rated more highly than in 2015.

Still, it's lower than our expectations.

 

[WordsintheWater]

Someone was streaming the entire campaign at youtube and gotta say the new

Spoiler

Cortana's

looks gives me the creeps.

That's kind of a spoiler dude, come on.

EDIT: You fucked it up for me, but now covered it up

 

[TheDanger]

Wait....the game has more Locke than Chief?

Damnit

Waaaay more

 

[GravityInsanity]

they've been able to play multiplayer since 9gb update hit

Oh, my bad!

 

[Xumbrega]

The final Meta score should be something between 85-90, it will not go lower than this, a lot of 90 scores will raise the meta.

 

[Skux]

I just hope the campaign actually makes sense this time around, instead of requiring you to read a bunch of novels just to have a lick of an idea about what the hell is going on.

 

[Ape]

ok too much spoiler talk here. See ya Monday night!

 

[IvanJ]

I honestly, for the entire year, expected this game to be GOTY. But with so many 8s and 7s, it seems like it will end up as the worst scoring numbered Halo game.
Such disappointment, they had so much time to make a great game, and up with just a decent one.

 

[DOWN]

Someone was streaming the entire campaign at youtube and gotta say the new [redacted spoiler in poor taste] looks gives me the creeps.

That's a big spoiler to have in this thread at all

 

[Jigorath]

So Halo 3 continues to stand as the last great Halo campaign? This is disappointing. I'll pick it up for the multiplayer though.

 

[Obliterator]

Going by reviews, yes.

I believe it's something Cboat said like a year ago as well.

A year ago.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-5s-primary-character-may-not-be-master-chief-/1100-6422783/

I mean I knew it was rumored but was hoping it wasn't true. That sucks

If they want to do non Chief stories I'd be down with that in spin off games but I feel like mainline numbered games should be all about Chief. Just my opinion

 

[Speedy Blue Dude]

It's back to 85. Maybe wait a day , it'll constantly go up or down for a few hours.

I'm not going to have a meltdown over this. I know I'll love Halo 5 and my reason for loving it will be a reason most people won't care too much for. The competitive Arena mode. Just strange seeing this game get reviewed worse than Halo 4, when most of the fanbase is declaring this game to fix upon Halo 4's mistake, and be Halo's true return to form.

What Xbox game has reviewed well (90+) this gen? I could see this 85 coming a mile off. Not saying it isn't deserved, not play Halo 5 yet, but this was all too predictable.

Reviewers just seem to be way more harsh this generation than last where they handed out 9's and 10's like candy.

85 is a damn good score!

That's actually why I expected the 95+. This is Xbox's first "Big" exclusive game to come out in 3 year. Probably won't be another game that'll have the hype Halo 5 had until Halo 6. So I was expecting reviewers would give out the 9 and 10s like candy, just based off Hype alone.

Guess it's a good thing that reviewers are more reserved now though, like you said.

 

[dark10x]

Waaaay more

Yeah, this is true, but I have to admit, I actually quite like Locke so that didn't bug me.

Of course, I enjoyed playing as The Arbiter as well.

So Halo 3 continues to stand as the last great Halo campaign? This is disappointing. I'll pick it up for the multiplayer though.

What? ODST and Reach are amazing. What are you talking about?

 

[JTripper]

If the campaign is better than Halo 4's, I'll probably love it. From the sound of it, it sounds like Halo 2 all over again, which I'm fine with even though I agree with the notion that Halo 2 has the weakest Halo campaign period despite me still enjoying the levels and the bridge it creates between the first and third.

 

[SlasherJPC]

I cannot agree with you on that.

Halo 1 was remarkable for its story. Yes, it can be summed up quickly, but there was a mystery to it and it was engaging to push forward. The introduction of The Flood was one of the best moments in first person shooter history, I feel.

Halo 2 and 3 are a bit over the top but I found myself engaged. Same deal with ODST and Reach, which told self contained tales that were fun to follow. You KNEW what would happen in Reach, but the way it played out was awesome.

I don't think you're giving them enough credit.

Having replayed them recently, I just don't think they are anything special. 1 had the twist, 2 was convoluted as all hell for me. Still love them though.

 

[Broman1978]

So to sum it up.. Single Player is O K to good, and Multiplayer is one of the best ever?
Seems totally fine with me =)

 

[jfoul]

That's kind of a spoiler dude, come on.

EDIT: You fucked it up for me, but now covered it up

Yeah, I noticed the spoiler before the edit. Fuck.

 

[maximrace]

I don't get the hate for the Campaign. I loved Bungie's campaign and I think this has the best campaign since Halo 3. People who say it's cod'esque and linear with small areas just shouldn't be believed. Game has some of the largest areas in the game imo ( excluding the scarab fights)

 

[Karak]

Th Destructoid review did say the game was more linear Call of Duty style. Odd, will have to play to see.

Very much so. Sometimes to the series advancement actually. Other times. Not so much.

So to sum it up.. Single Player is O K to good, and Multiplayer is one of the best ever?
Seems totally fine with me =)

FYI a partner on my channel who played through it with me considered the story incredibly interesting. More so than almost any title since 1. There will be people who love this

 

[Kwansu Dudes]

Is this the Snake -> Raiden effect with Chief and Locke?

I really hope the ending isn't as abrupt and dumb as Halo 2's. Scores look good, but the campaign comments are more negative than positive, which is interesting. Maybe Legendary has a better ending