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[Arnie]

I'm reading this! lol

Thanks for the love <3

Right now I give the edge to the DMR. Love the range on the DMR. However, I did find that some matches I would be playing poorly with the DMR and I would switch to the BR and just play better. Don't really know why. Could be maps. Could be just the way I was playing that game. It's interesting though.

I think it will take some time for the maps to be "broken" but comparing them to Reach, there's really no difference. Halo 4's maps simply outclass Reach's best launch maps (Zealot, Countdown and.....lol)

Thanks for this.

My opinion of the DMR really fluctuated in Reach, in that I didn't enjoy it until zero bloom appeared in MLG and it sped sped up the gameplay substantially. I suspect I'll feel the same in Halo 4. In terms of feel, though, I completely understand preferring the BR even if it isn't technically as effective. The audio and burst fire spurt of the BR appears as satisfying as it was in Halo 3, which is still above and beyond any iteration of the DMR.

Great to hear about the maps, Reach really disappointed in that regard.

Apparently there is a Halo event in London on Monday - if it wasn't for work I would totally go. Can we have more details about it Frankie/ anyone? What time it starts and ends etc? Will totally take a half day holiday to go check it out if I could.

I'd be interested in knowing more too. I'm an editor at the University of Sheffield's student newspaper, was initially games editor but ended up moving onto editing the entire entertainment section, so if there is an event I could come down and do a feature on it for Halo 4's launch issue. I'll probably be doing the review, too. It's great to get to pick and choose the specific games I review, rather than having to do most of them.

 

[Rickenslacker]

So with the loadouts, are primary weapons only going to be like AR, BR and DMRs?

also carbine, light rifle, storm rifle and suppressor

 

[MaximumFlipFlop]

Cosnider that Poison took that piece out of context, CVG clearly states that the story ends on a cliffhanger(they state "soft finale") like Halo 2 and anyone who has been following the game knew that it was going to end on that note.

Am I really taking it out of context? I know they mention Halo 2's ending as a comparison, but I got the sense the next paragraph was giving a general comparison of the experience as a whole, rather than just the ending.

 

[JHall]

Another live stream if you're interested. Currently in matchmaking.

Best gameplay and chat on the internet.

 

[xxjuicesxx]

Pistol seems a bit underpowered compared to how fast the AR can run someone over.

 

[Plywood]

Those are sick Plywood! <3

Spoiler

There was no other way to respond. Fact.

Did CVG say that the game ends on a cliffhanger? It really, really doesn't.

Well here's the full CVG quote:

Spoiler

That degree of craft is lacking at the end of the campaign. Halo 4 ends with a shrug rather than a bang - a tepid version of the classic Halo escape sequence, a series of firefights in copy/paste spaces, a quicktime event and an inexplicable ending that falls apart under scrutiny. The soft finale is one final throwback to Halo 2 at the end of a story loaded with redundant MacGuffins and supporting characters whose plot strands never service the action.

So, deep breath... Halo 4 is to Halo 3 what Halo 2 was to Halo 1. But for all that, never forget we liked Halo 2. Everyone did. The only thing stopping it from being the best shooter of 2004 was Half-Life 2, which still has the best FPS campaign ever made, so what's a Spartan to do? 2's campaign was narrow and faceplanted at the end, but it still threw a few hundred decent firefights at us along the way. It was a good game, but it was never a good Halo.

Am I really taking it out of context? I know they mention Halo 2's ending as a comparison, but I got the sense the next paragraph was giving a general comparison of the experience as a whole, rather than just the ending.

I suppose, but the person seems to have a good bit of disdain towards the ending... and Halo 2.

 

[Tashi]

Thanks for this.

My opinion of the DMR really fluctuated in Reach, in that I didn't enjoy it until zero bloom appeared in MLG and it sped sped up the gameplay substantially. I suspect I'll feel the same in Halo 4. In terms of feel, though, I completely understand preferring the BR even if it isn't technically as effective. The audio and burst fire spurt of the BR appears as satisfying as it was in Halo 3, which is still above and beyond any iteration of the DMR.

Great to hear about the maps, Reach really disappointed in that regard.

I'd be interested in knowing more too. I'm an editor at the University of Sheffield's student newspaper, was initially games editor but ended up moving onto editing the entire entertainment section, so if there is an event I could come down and do a feature on it for Halo 4's launch issue. I'll probably be doing the review, too. It's great to get to pick and choose the specific games I review, rather than having to do most of them.

Well I didn't mean I switched to just the BR and played better sometimes. I meant just switching it up period. There were times I went to the Light Rifle (potentially best starting weapon) and kicked ass as well.

edit: LOL plywood

 

[neoism]

@_@ goddamn whats that from

 

[ViewtifulJC]

@_@ goddamn whats that from

My dreams

 

[Plywood]

@_@ goddamn whats that from

Dani Jensen in Lil Miss Sunshine #4

Spoiler

No actually it's from Buffy... I think.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Pistol seems a bit underpowered compared to how fast the AR can run someone over.

honestly the pistol should just be euthanized at this point.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

@_@ goddamn whats that from

Buffé.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Pistol seems a bit underpowered compared to how fast the AR can run someone over.

Noticed this too. Seems like the pistol should be bumped up a bit.

 

[Fracas]

Boltshot looks really powerful. Does it have a scope?

 

[JHall]

Noticed this too. Seems like the pistol should be bumped up a bit.

If you want a buffed up pistol, pick up the flag.

 

[Woorloog]

Boltshot looks really powerful. Does it have a scope?

Don't think it has. But it can score headshots, at least someone said so when i asked a thread or two back...

 

[BigShow36]

honestly the pistol should just be euthanized at this point.

It's sad that developers want to distance themselves so much from Halo CE's utility weapon that they've nerfed it to this point. I don't see why it such a major issue to have a powerful pistol.

 

[Tashi]

Boltshot looks really powerful. Does it have a scope?

No. And hitting an overcharged shot was pretty tough. Definitely need some practice with it.

 

[MaximumFlipFlop]

Holy shit GamesRadar, complaining about lack of iron sights?... WTF.

 

[Rickenslacker]

i've said it before and i'll say it again, i think the bolt shot should be the flagnum. aesthetically it makes more sense with its assembly equip animation, and as a flag runner i'd far prefer a versatile headshot capable weapon that can also double as a shotgun blast rather than fending off against the entire enemy team that knows exactly where i am with some pathetic bloomy spaghetti gun.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Holy shit GamesRadar, complaining about lack of iron sights?... WTF.

The reviewer feels differently to you, I'm not sure I get the big deal?

 

[darthbob]

Holy shit GamesRadar, complaining about lack of iron sights?... WTF.

I think at this point in the series, it's fairly evident that ADS (aside from the typical 'scope view') will never, ever, ever, appear in Halo.

 

[CyReN]

There are about 250+ on and none will touch CTF or Dominion, really want to try them already. Top 3 playlist ATM are: IS, BTB IS, and to my surprise TS Pro.

 

[Plywood]

RIP Objective

 

[MaximumFlipFlop]

The reviewer feels differently to you, I'm not sure I get the big deal?

That is completely besides the point. Halo is a game that has never, and should never use iron sights. It's not a matter of him "feeling differently", it's that he uses something that wouldn't even fit the gameplay as a negative. It's an empty criticism in response to all these "modern" games having it.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

There are about 250+ on and none will touch CTF or Dominion, top 3 playlist ATM are IS, BTB Is, and to my surprise TS Pro.

RIP Objective 2001-2007

edit: Plywood...

 

[J10]

Holy shit GamesRadar, complaining about lack of iron sights?... WTF.

Tell 'em to wait for Halo 5.

 

[kylej]

rip halo

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

RIP EVERYTHING

 

[JackHerer]

i've said it before and i'll say it again, i think the bolt shot should be the flagnum. aesthetically it makes more sense with its assembly equip animation, and as a flag runner i'd far prefer a versatile headshot capable weapon that can also double as a shotgun blast rather than fending off against the entire enemy team that knows exactly where i am with some pathetic bloomy spaghetti gun.

What's the point of having a shotgun blast when you have a one hit kill flag melee?

 

[BigShow36]

Holy shit GamesRadar, complaining about lack of iron sights?... WTF.

The addition of sprinting is helpful, but you&#8217;ll likely wish it was joined by iron sights, at least for some of the awesome new guns you&#8217;ll pick up. It's not that it's necessary--far from it--but with so many other elements shifting forward it feels out of place when zooming in on a pistol changes the entire screen...

The aforementioned changes definitely makes things feel more advanced, and help the multiplayer side of Halo--which has always been among the best when it comes to online shooters--catch up with the competition.

These are the fans that 343 is shooting for though. The guys who think that CoD multiplayer is more "advanced" and the "future" of shooters. If they're willing to incorporate sprint, loadouts, unlocks, and perks, why shouldn't casuals expect them to add in iron-sights as well.

That is completely besides the point. Halo is a game that has never, and should never use iron sights. It's not a matter of him "feeling differently", it's that he uses something that wouldn't even fit the gameplay as a negative. It's an empty criticism in response to all these "modern" games having it.

How can you say that when Halo his borrowed practically every major feature from Call of Duty except iron sights? Iron sights is one of the least egregious thing they could have taken from CoD.

 

[Plywood]

RIP EVERYTHING

RIP RIP

 

[CyReN]

You guys are reading my post wrong, we are talking about a small portion that has it.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

That is completely besides the point. Halo is a game that has never, and should never use iron sights. It's not a matter of him "feeling differently", it's that he uses something that wouldn't even fit the gameplay as a negative. It's an empty criticism in response to all these "modern" games having it.

What do you mean? He can't offer his opinion? Or that he's saying it too objectively?
Or that you subjectively feel his opinion is crazy?

 

[Plywood]

You guys are reading my post wrong, we are talking about a small portion that has it.

RIP Early Impressions

 

[xxjuicesxx]

I mean I only got to watch 90 minutes last night since they started the stream at 3am EST but the dude who kicked it off was pretty good and he was struggling with the pistol. Should reduce the bloom and increase the bullet magnetism. The circle is so big sometimes it looks like you are on the person but the bullets dont hit (Seemed to happen in Reach and H3 too)

Why use it when you can use a no skill required AR and get a kill faster? Scoping and killing a unaware nub will only happen the first couple weeks and then it seems like itll become a useless weapon.

 

[BigShow36]

I mean I only got to watch 90 minutes last night since they started the stream at 3am EST but the dude who kicked it off was pretty good and he was struggling with the pistol. Should reduce the bloom and increase the bullet magnetism. The circle is so big sometimes it looks like you are on the person but the bullets dont hit (Seemed to happen in Reach and H3 too)

Why use it when you can use a no skill required AR and get a kill faster? Scoping and killing a unaware nub will only happen the first couple weeks and then it seems like itll become a useless weapon.

They should eliminate bloom completely, leave it difficult to use, and increase it to a 4sk.

 

[feel]

You guys are reading my post wrong, we are talking about a small portion that has it.

RIP Cyren

 

[CyReN]

This is why I love you all.

 

[J10]

RIP Objective 2001-2007

edit: Plywood...

rip halo

RIP EVERYTHING

RIP RIP

RIP Early Impressions

RIP Cyren

RIP Me. Dying of laughter.

 

[The P of Poland]

They should eliminate bloom completely, leave it difficult to use, and increase it to a 4sk.

Flagnum is 4sk, if it makes you happier.

RIP Cyren

RIP Letters

 

[blamite]

So has there been any indication at all whether we'll be getting a Bulletin today/tomorrow/this week? I need more info on the Waypoint update, dammit.

 

[Fracas]

No. And hitting an overcharged shot was pretty tough. Definitely need some practice with it.

Is it like a shotgun when charged, or is it similar to a plasma pistol overcharge? I heard comparisons to the mauler early on. It's hitscan right?

Cannot wait to get my hands on the promethean weapons. Dat entirely new weapon sandbox.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

For real though... RIP MY XCOM SOLDIERS.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

I think CyRen just destroyed the morale of some serious Halo players with his post

RIP MLG

How can one man save a community and kill it in the same year!?

 

[Karl2177]

RIP Neil Armstrong

 

[neoism]

damn
:/

 

[CyReN]

I think CyRen just destroyed the morale of some serious Halo players with his post

RIP MLG

How can one man save a community and kill it in the same year!?

Gameplay and maps are there, something Reach didn't have for competeive players.

 

[User 73932]

RIP Heckfu. It was your birthday only last week.

 

[willow ve]

Why are we all ripping so many things?