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[Hitmonchan107]

Halo:CE 32x with same engine and a graphical overlay , no thank you. Well maybe if it was a buttery smooth 60fps I would consider it.

What a waste.

You just reminded me:

Frankie, will there be some form of anti-aliasing in Halo: CEA?

 

[ncsuDuncan]

This thread, is confusing me so hard, I am sure neither Halo 1 or 2 had co-op on System Link. What the fuck is going on.

E3 Delirium I guess

You are correct, they did not have co-op over system link. He meant split-screen (again). He's got a lot on his plate, including the influenza virus apparently. Really should wash those plates.

 

[Booshka]

Halo:CE 32x with same engine and a graphical overlay , no thank you. Well maybe if it was a buttery smooth 60fps I would consider it.

What a waste.

I would still be cleaning up my floor if the Halo CE anniversary had 60FPS Halo 1 MP on Xbox Live.

 

[NBtoaster]

Kind of want updated gameplay. I only first played CE last year and after Halo 3, ODST and Reach it was my least favorite. May have made the mistake of playing every game on Heroic the first time through, kind of made me hate the checkpoint system. Won't be doing that with the remaster or Halo 4. Talking just about the campaign.

Will likely get it regardless, looking forward to updated cutscenes.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Sorry! I have the flu, on top of natural stupidity.

Halo Anniversary supports 2 player co-op over Live, to simulate the 2 player System link experience of yore.

Split screen? (Feel better, BTW.)

 

[Tunavi]

I would still be cleaning up my floor if the Halo CE anniversary had 60FPS Halo 1 MP on Xbox Live.

I would still be...well, making the floor dirty

 

[Glassboy]

This thread, is confusing me so hard, I am sure neither Halo 1 or 2 had co-op on System Link. What the fuck is going on.

E3 Delirium I guess

Ha ha. You are completely right. We wished it did! Now I remember because I would constantly glance over at his screen and try to stay ahead of him lol

 

[Magni]

Concerning the dearly missed M6D, why can't it just be added in Forge at the very least? I've been wondering this since H3, the assets are already there, just duplicate the gun and change its values to that of the original (damage, ROF, scope, etc). Or is it just way too complicated (honest question) ?

 

[JesseZao]

...I wish you had a toggle not just to go from classic visuals, but to classic gameplay. So I could re-experience a great campaign with not just modern visuals, but physics, AI and gameplay. Then it would be the best of both worlds...

Agreed. It's $40 for HD and Reach DLC.

Really wish this would've been Halo1&2 Remastered with at least H2 OG MP. Still undecided, but leaning towards skip.

 

[Sibylus]

I also would like to know the status of split-screen coop.

Yeah, sure, I'm taking the bridge in Halo 2 on foot. Or any other portion that is obviously geared to be a vehicle sequence. Just because I don't think the excessive vehicle gameplay is any fun doesn't mean that playing outside the intended path is any better.

I'd rather play 32 levels of the Library (decidedly underrated) than spend another level on a scorpion or on the back of a warthog in one of the later games.

No, no, no.

The Library gets a lot of hate, and it deserves every inch of it. It's the same floor copied and pasted four times over, with some layout changes and mirroring going on. It plays the same way beginning to end, down to the monster closets, combat encounters, and elevators. Monotony and exhaustion are its defining attributes. To compare it favorably to spectacular showcases of design like The Ark or The Covenant teeters on the edge between incomprehensibility or Stockholm Syndrome.

Seriously, this is boggling my mind. Were I a therapist, right about now I'd be pulling out a chart of the human brain and asking you to identify where "the bad level touched you".

Spoiler

And yes, The Library did shoot my dog, on the same day it burned my house down and butchered all whom I hold precious.

 

[Thagomizer]

Seriously, this is boggling my mind. Were I a therapist, right about now I'd be pulling out a chart of the human brain and asking you to identify where "the bad level touched you".

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Holy shit, this just made my fucking night

 

[infinityBCRT]

Shall we guess what the seven maps are? Here's what I think:

- Blood Gulch
- Battle Creek (confirmed)
- Hang 'Em High (confirmed)
- Death Island (confirmed?)
- Damnation (confirmed)
- Sidewinder
- Prisoner

And I hope/bet that the Firefight map will be the final battle area from Two Betrayals.

I'm personally cool with not including maps like Chiron and Boarding Action, as long as it means that more attention is given to the above maps.

Also, a question - classic graphics mode is still upscaled, right?

Battle Creek is all I need. My body is ready.

 

[Devolution]

This news made my day. So many haters in this thread though, smh.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Battle Creek is all I need. My body is ready.

Same here. Is it bad that I'm excited for this game pretty much exclusively for this map?

 

[Buckethead]

I can't wait until THQ remakes the WCW Revenge or Wrestlemania 2000 Nintendo 64 games.

They were considering that but would remove wrestlers no longer with the company and redesign those with it.

Disgusting I know.

 

[Shake Appeal]

Ghaleon's post is pure truth... and I'm one of those guys who has no great nostalgia for CE and thinks every Halo singleplayer has been better than the last, with the troubling exception of Halo 2, so this is even less appealing to me at that price point.

I'm sure I'll cave when it's actually on shelves, though.

 

[kayos90]

Ghaleon's post is pure truth... and I'm one of those guys who has no great nostalgia for CE and thinks every Halo singleplayer has been better than the last, with the troubling exception of Halo 2, so this is even less appealing to me at that price point.

I'm sure I'll cave when it's actually on shelves, though.

I was under the impression that this was a download only.

 

[FilthyLies]

I was under the impression that this was a download only.

noooooooooooo. Think MS misses an opportunity to make this a retail release? No way. Don't even think there's a downloadable version.

 

[thatbox]

To everyone complaining about no proper multiplayer remake, this remake isn't for you. That multiplayer would be busted and un-fun to the average gamer, and I think what they did was a fine compromise. I always wanted a remake of the campaign, and that's what they did. Thank you 343!

If they are uprezzing a ten year-old game for "the average gamer" instead of the people who loved it the first time, they're doing it wrong. This was their chance to answer the persistent cries for Halo CE online play, and they simply said "nope."

Anybody who wants to play Reach online is already playing Reach online. The people who spent weeks and months of their lives at LANs and on XBC/XLink Kai have every right to take this news poorly; one of their favorite multiplayer experiences of all time is being casually dismissed and repackaged as a map pack moneygrab for another game.

 

[RooMHM]

"Game that changed the way we play videogames" "best multiplayer maps of all times".
Please, be more arrogant and despicable, you need to be!

 

[KidA Seven]

If they are uprezzing a ten year-old game for "the average gamer" instead of the people who loved it the first time, they're doing it wrong. This was their chance to answer the persistent cries for Halo CE online play, and they simply said "nope."

Anybody who wants to play Reach online is already playing Reach online. The people who spent weeks and months of their lives at LANs and on XBC/XLink Kai have every right to take this news poorly; one of their favorite multiplayer experiences of all time is being casually dismissed and repackaged as a map pack moneygrab for another game.

It also makes me upset because Capcom is doing what 343 should have done. They're giving us 3S online even though MvC3, SSF4, and in the future SFxT separate the fanbase. Not only that, but their online player base is much smaller too, yet they don't care about that.

Edit: I'll probably end up buying it since the classic maps might revitalize my love for Halo.

 

[Tunavi]

"Game that changed the way we play videogames" "best multiplayer maps of all times".
Please, be more arrogant and despicable, you need to be!

did you know reach was the most anticipated game of 2010?
haha its just an ad, man.

Halo Reach DLC should come with a battle rifle.

It's 1:17 here, goodnight

 

[samus4ever]

I can't wait for this. I never really got to play the first one.

 

[Tunavi]

I can't wait for this. I never really got to play the first one.

lol stealth edit

 

[Magni]

"Game that changed the way we play videogames" "best multiplayer maps of all times".
Please, be more arrogant and despicable, you need to be!

Halo: CE arguably did change the way we play video games. FPS on consoles?

Spoiler

yes, I know about PD and GoldenEye

 

[bj00rn_]

If they are uprezzing a ten year-old game for "the average gamer" instead of the people who loved it the first time, they're doing it wrong. This was their chance to answer the persistent cries for Halo CE online play, and they simply said "nope."

Anybody who wants to play Reach online is already playing Reach online. The people who spent weeks and months of their lives at LANs and on XBC/XLink Kai have every right to take this news poorly; one of their favorite multiplayer experiences of all time is being casually dismissed and repackaged as a map pack moneygrab for another game.

If you put mp in this game you could potentially delute and undermine the Reach community, and after a couple of weeks you wouldnt be able to find someone to play with anyway. and this is more or less a budget title, so to be able to implement a deep mp part the game would end up too expensive to realize in the first place. I for one much prefer a Reach map pack - and an uncomplicated chance to experience an somewhat upgraded version of one of my favorite games. I cant wait to play tsc again; one of my favorite levels in any game.

I really think they should give away the maps for free for those who buy the game though..

 

[JonCha]

If you put mp in this game you could potentially delute and undermine the Reach community, and after a couple of weeks you wouldnt be able to find someone to play with anyway. and this is more or less a budget title, so to be able to implement a deep mp part the game would end up too expensive to realize in the first place. I for one much prefer a Reach map pack - and an uncomplicated chance to experience an somewhat upgraded version of one of my favorite games. I cant wait to play tsc again; one of my favorite levels in any game.

I really think they should give away the maps for free for those who buy the game though..

They are, aren't they? You get a DLC code and you put it in and download them.

 

[RooMHM]

did you know reach was the most anticipated game of 2010?
haha its just an ad, man.

An insulting ad that is yeah. Don't do that shit.

 

[Lakitu]

Isn't there supposed to be a demo of this today on IGN?

 

[jgminto]

I am guessing this is going to be a similar package to ODST, as in a separate campaign with all of the Reach maps released so far alongside the CE maps.

 

[Magni]

An insulting ad that is yeah. Don't do that shit.

Calme toi mec :lol

What time Lakitu?

 

[Princess Carl]

"Game that changed the way we play videogames" "best multiplayer maps of all times".
Please, be more arrogant and despicable, you need to be!

Halo 2 Maps? Then it is a true statement.

 

[Lakitu]

Calme toi mec :lol

What time Lakitu?

Here's the schedule:

http://uk.games.ign.com/articles/117/1172302p1.html

Tuesday, June 7th
Super Secret Remake | 5:40pm

 

[Kimosabae]

So done with this franchise. This was the bone CE enthusiasts - especially a very large and vocal minority in the competitive multiplayer community - have been begging for for 10 years. Microsoft is spitting in these people's faces. You'd think this remake would be in consideration of them, if anything.

So shellshocked by this.

 

[Walshicus]

So done with this franchise. This was the bone CE enthusiasts - especially a very large and vocal minority in the competitive multiplayer community - have been begging for for 10 years. Microsoft is spitting in these people's faces. You'd think this remake would be in consideration of them, if anything.

So shellshocked by this.

Of fuck off with that hyperbole. Remaking the original MP would be pointless - the game has moved on. I knew people who were over the moon that Perfect Dark was being remade for XBLA and were telling me how amazing and timeless the MP was there. We bought it and played a handful of games before moving on to better, newer games.

 

[bj00rn_]

They are, aren't they? You get a DLC code and you put it in and download them.

Ah, well there you go.. Good times then.

 

[Kimosabae]

Of fuck off with that hyperbole.

This isn't hyperbole in the slightest. If you don't have the same attachment to the first game others do, fine, but you can fuck off, sideways, and spiral in an erratic fashion back towards whatever mold you came from. No one needs your contempt (or sympathy) and don't compare CE to Perfect Dark, which had dated gameplay on fucking arrival. It's not like people didn't consistently revisit CE over the years to confirm what they liked about the game.

 

[Palette Swap]

Quoting this because it never fails to deliver.
I'll admit the drama is also part of why I love these Halo threads.

 

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

I revisited CE just a few months ago, and the campaign is still my favorite in the genre. The sound effects still rule, and will be even better re-recorded at Skywalker Sound. Game is pure magic.

Thankfully it's the original code with the new visuals layered on top, like Morrowind/Oblivion with the graphics extender.

 

[Princess Carl]

So done with this franchise. This was the bone CE enthusiasts - especially a very large and vocal minority in the competitive multiplayer community - have been begging for for 10 years. Microsoft is spitting in these people's faces. You'd think this remake would be in consideration of them, if anything.

So shellshocked by this.

Damn dog you seem to shitting up every thread I enter today. Stop that

 

[Kimosabae]

Damn dog you seem to shitting up every thread I enter today. Stop that

Really? If posting differing opinions constitutes as "shitting up a thread" please put me on ignore. That's exactly what I'm doing to you.

 

[erpg]

Haha, 'shellshock' and rage over advertising language. Halo threads always bring the most colorful and entertaining posts.

 

[The Librarian]

Yeah, sure, I'm taking the bridge in Halo 2 on foot.

Yeah, why not? I think I'll try that in my next play through of Halo 2. It should be fun.

Man, these Halo-1-is-the-only-good-Halo fans are worse than the trolls.

 

[HowardRoark]

If they are uprezzing a ten year-old game for "the average gamer" instead of the people who loved it the first time, they're doing it wrong. This was their chance to answer the persistent cries for Halo CE online play, and they simply said "nope."

Anybody who wants to play Reach online is already playing Reach online. The people who spent weeks and months of their lives at LANs and on XBC/XLink Kai have every right to take this news poorly; one of their favorite multiplayer experiences of all time is being casually dismissed and repackaged as a map pack moneygrab for another game.

QFT. I guess I need to pull out my OG Xbox to play some online Halo: CE over XBC. How well does Halo PC support the 360 controller?

 

[Stallion Free]

QFT. I guess I need to pull out my OG Xbox to play some online Halo: CE over XBC. How well does Halo PC support the 360 controller?

It's easy enough to set up just using the in-game menu, but there is no rumble support or aim assist.

It does feel pretty nice though and the 1080p proper widescreen with a hack is a real treat.

 

[Wiggum2007]

Chiron remake or no buy, you hear me Frankie!?!

On a serious note I would kill for a Headlong remake, I'd love to see how it plays with Reach's mechanics (fall damage!). Mmmmmmm, dat verticality.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Chiron remake or no buy, you hear me Frankie!?!

On a serious note I would kill for a Headlong remake, I'd love to see how it plays with Reach's mechanics (fall damage!). Mmmmmmm, dat verticality.

I think Chiron would actually be pretty easy to remake in Forge World. Somebody must've done that already, there's no way they didn't. :lol

 

[ncsuDuncan]

I think Chiron would actually be pretty easy to remake in Forge World. Somebody must've done that already, there's no way they didn't. :lol

Not possible. I think Chiron requires 15 teleporter pairs and Forge gives you... 8?

I'm sure someone's gotten creative with shield doors or something, but Forge doesn't let you spawn enough teleporters to recreate Chiron properly.

 

[JohnOfMars]

I'm so excited for this, I want to start another run through tonight. I think I'm going PC. Anyone have good resources for PC mods (like widescreen?)

 

[squidhands]

I think Chiron would actually be pretty easy to remake in Forge World. Somebody must've done that already, there's no way they didn't. :lol

Not enough teleporters available to fully remake Chiron in FW.