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Halo |OT9| One Final Effort Is All That Remains
- Thread starter GhaleonEB
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I've already been making fun of the new Reach people!
Those five guys hate me now.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
I like 3 but the reactions in this thread are beyond me for the most part it's good but nothing insane it's on par with 2 on a per level basis with the covenant being the only standout.
Halo 2 had a more ambitious story, but CE delivered its more limited narrative more effectively. To me it's apples and oranges.
I don't get why they even tried to do the whole intimate squad storyline, while something huge and more interesting is happening outside. ODST did the squad storyline better, even with all the limitations.
Garrett 2U
Member
nillapuddin
Member
i cant rank these games man
All I can say with confidence is the dialogue in 2 is GOAT,
the prophets are done to fucking perfection.
All I can say with confidence is the dialogue in 2 is GOAT,
the prophets are done to fucking perfection.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
ODST atmosphere was the best.
thezerofire
Banned
Agreed. ODST's setting lent itself much better to the squad dynamic. Reach should have had a much more gigantic sense of scale and gravitas.
Marketing and pre-release ViDocs kinda broadcasted the fate for all of Noble constantly. "Their ultimate sacrifice" and all that.
The P of Poland
Member
I was actually just about to post exactly this. Perfect rankings.
To me they were both successful at their goal. ODST's is easier to define, with the rain-soaked dark streets and smokey
I think Halo 3 is the game where the atmosphere - the feeling the game conveys - was set by the gameplay as much as the audio/visuals. The game is just packed with (I hate to use this term, but it fits) epic action scenes. The Ark really sells large-scale, balls to the wall combat set against jaw-dropping sci-fi backdrops in a way the series just never touched before, or since. That's not the entire game of course, but it's what I think of when I think of Halo 3.
Gunnerdude
Neo Member
I can't argue with that, still puts a smile on my face every time I go back and replay that mission.
also Ellis responded about the sparkast on twitter
Ragnarok Flames
Banned
Castlevania
GodlyPerfection
Member
I can't argue with that, still puts a smile on my face every time I go back and replay that mission.
also Ellis responded about the sparkast on twitter
Sandbox remake confirmed.
Reagan's BR
Banned
Story
Halo 2>Halo 1>Halo 3>ODST>Reach
Gameplay
Halo 2>Halo 1>Halo 3>ODST>Reach
Atmosphere
Halo 1>Halo2=ODST>Halo 3>Reach
Halo 2>Halo 1>Halo 3>ODST>Reach
Gameplay
Halo 2>Halo 1>Halo 3>ODST>Reach
Atmosphere
Halo 1>Halo2=ODST>Halo 3>Reach
squidhands
Member
I"m agreeing with you far too much lately.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I think I'd put ODST before Halo 3 in the gameplay department, but otherwise I 100% agree.
dangerbyrnes
Member
Story
Halo 2 > Halo: CE = ODST = Halo 3
Gameplay
Halo 2 > Halo 3 = ODST > Halo CE
Atmosphere
ODST > Halo 2 > Halo CE > Halo 3
that's right, halo reach isn't even on my list. honestly i thought the story was lame (especially when it retconned existing books), the gameplay wasn't that special, and it had like zero atmosphere.
Halo 2 > Halo: CE = ODST = Halo 3
Gameplay
Halo 2 > Halo 3 = ODST > Halo CE
Atmosphere
ODST > Halo 2 > Halo CE > Halo 3
that's right, halo reach isn't even on my list. honestly i thought the story was lame (especially when it retconned existing books), the gameplay wasn't that special, and it had like zero atmosphere.
You are going to get SO much shit for putting H1 last for gameplay...
Orochinagis
Member
for singleplayer
Halo 2>>Halo ODST>Halo 3>Halo Wars>Halo Reach>Halo 1 CEA
for MM
Halo 3>Halo 2>Halo Reach (dont know if halo wars counts for Multiplayer rating)
Halo 2>>Halo ODST>Halo 3>Halo Wars>Halo Reach>Halo 1 CEA
for MM
Halo 3>Halo 2>Halo Reach (dont know if halo wars counts for Multiplayer rating)
nillapuddin
Member
Rickenslacker
Banned
I prefer Halo CE's story overall just because of how well it works as a single entry, while 2 is the one that's most dependent on the other entries. I don't care that it's been 8 years, that ending is still inexcusable.
While I would disagree in that I enjoyed Halo 2 and Halo 3's stories, I do agree with the point you're making about Bungie. I feel like by the time Reach came around, they were just tired of making Halo games, and it showed. Halo Reach doesn't have at all the same "feel" as the previous Halo games.
With that being said, it's for this reason that I'm extremely happy that 343 has the reigns. I think a change in management is exactly what the series needs.
Orochinagis
Member
Yeah me too, it was mmm maybe very simple then you have to return for the very same path you came
Yeah, the backtracking really bothered me. Just felt like a chore, to be honest.
And if we're going to rank multiplayer, I'm assuming we all share a similar ranking:
Halo 2~3>Halo CE>pile of garbage>>>>>>>>>>>>>Reach
NobleGundam
Banned
I've noticed that a "Knight" wielding the Hardlight Blade uses it primarily for Defense to distance its enemies and breaking shields.
While higher class Knights "Captain, Commander, Battlewagon, and other unknown ranks (atm)" wield Hardlight Scythe for Offensive/Rogue Tactics when Insta-Strafe Phase at enemies. Results of fatality depends on class and difficulty.
While higher class Knights "Captain, Commander, Battlewagon, and other unknown ranks (atm)" wield Hardlight Scythe for Offensive/Rogue Tactics when Insta-Strafe Phase at enemies. Results of fatality depends on class and difficulty.
Joseph Staten?
Whoa whoa whoa... Now we're ranking MP?
Here goes!
Halo 2> Halo CE> Halo 3> MW3> MW2> Crap> Reach.
thezerofire
Banned
There's video of a Knight assassinating an Elite with a blade, but also backhanding someone with a light rifle. It looks like they use both for melee purposes
Garrett 2U
Member
I love how in this image, instead of just slicing the enemy with his sword, the Knight does a 360 to hit it with the gun.
Looks sick though
Looks sick though
Steelyuhas
Member
This so so much. Really was incredible.
I've said this before, but I don't think I can rank the Halo campaigns absolutely, as they all have strengths and weaknesses.
Gameplay though, I would definitely say that CE is still the superior game. The weapon sandbox is simply better than any other game by a wide margin, and it contributes massively to making the combat loop incredibly fun.
NobleGundam
Banned
This as well. I liked that the Weapons are literally an extension of their own body.I love how in this image, instead of just slicing the enemy with his sword, the Knight does a 360 to hit it with the gun.
Looks sick though
The P of Poland
Member
You go too far.
Seriously, the Modern Warfares are some of the worst games ever made. Don't get caught up in Reach hate so much that you lose all sense of perspective.
At least MW3 is fun... Occasionally. Reach just feels like a chore. Donging/getting donged on in Reach is just frustrating. But MW2 should probably go after reach
.Call of Duty 4 is one of the best FPSes of all time
thezerofire
Banned
I don't think you really know what being one of the worst games ever made means