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Halo Wars 2 |OT| Warranty For Suckers
- Thread starter Tecnniqe
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Yes.
Just finished the campaign. Only took me 6 hours or so with watching the cutscenes. Still, really enjoyable but I wish there were more of the CG cutscenes - the ones we did yet however were pretty awesome. Really looking forward to seeing what the DLC brings to the table and what else we may discover about the galaxy post-Halo 5.
He didn't, he'll be back
BTW, anyone got any tips for the (mission 8? spoilers)
tower defense mission defending the particle generator?
no idea, i don't know anyone who has it. I'd hope so, as there are most certainly people who will only play firefight with friends instead of blitz pvp
Gravemind IV
Member
Tip, if you're reacting to spoilers, also post it in spoiler tags. Pretty easy to infer what it's about due to reactions on spoilers.
Anyway! Massively enjoying the game so far. Performance seems to be buttery smooth on my rig and that's a pleasant surprise after my last PC gig with Dishonored 2. Game looks gorgeous as well.. 343.. why couldn't we have these amazing explosions and effects in Halo 5?
I am only four missions in, but so far they have nailed that Halo feeling for me. The fun thing is that it does feel progressive.. it's a nice blend of the classic and new visuals and the music also feels like it belongs in Halo without relying solely on the sounds of old. Nailed it so far, as far as I am concerned.
Got a few questions in regard to gameplay though, as I haven't delved that extensively in yet despite from a few missions in campaign:
Also, opened up one of the premium Blitz packs I got with the UE. Pulled the Scarab, right on the money. Is it better to hold onto these premium packs for now (like holding onto the Warzone packs for Halo 5). I doubt it, due to lack of cosmetics, but who knows.
Anyway! Massively enjoying the game so far. Performance seems to be buttery smooth on my rig and that's a pleasant surprise after my last PC gig with Dishonored 2. Game looks gorgeous as well.. 343.. why couldn't we have these amazing explosions and effects in Halo 5?
I am only four missions in, but so far they have nailed that Halo feeling for me. The fun thing is that it does feel progressive.. it's a nice blend of the classic and new visuals and the music also feels like it belongs in Halo without relying solely on the sounds of old. Nailed it so far, as far as I am concerned.
Got a few questions in regard to gameplay though, as I haven't delved that extensively in yet despite from a few missions in campaign:
- Are there any stances in the game? I always like to be able to attack move or use stances such as a guard stance. I have run into some problems where my Hornets would re-engage into the fight and get destroyed where I wanted them to back-off etc.
- Is there added value in constructing multiple production facilities? Does it speed up unit production or give you multiple queues? So far I have only build one production facility per type but I did build multiple resource gathering buildings.
Also, opened up one of the premium Blitz packs I got with the UE. Pulled the Scarab, right on the money. Is it better to hold onto these premium packs for now (like holding onto the Warzone packs for Halo 5). I doubt it, due to lack of cosmetics, but who knows.
File size is different this time. TY MS....
Weird if coop does and not solo since I bet solo is more difficult?
Hmm
ElRenoRaven
Member
So just got through the first mission. I'm already interested as all hell. Like the story they're setting up
Captain Zyrain
Member
Played through 5 or so missions last night on heroic.. it's a bit harder than HW1.. or just a new learning curve.
The story is very good I think so far.. wish there were more Blur cutscenes but the audio voiceovers are doing a good job too.
Great seeing the old Spartans back in action.
The story is very good I think so far.. wish there were more Blur cutscenes but the audio voiceovers are doing a good job too.
Great seeing the old Spartans back in action.
Zurick
Banned
Weird if coop does and not solo since I bet solo is more difficult?
Hmm
I absolutely agree, but it would be strange for someone who only wants to play firefight to not have a way to gain levels to get packs.
correct.
So apparently leaving a lost match gives you absolutely nothing. meaning it's more beneficial for you to stay in a losing match just to get some xp.
I really hope they put in a concede button asap :/
Huh, there's no forfeit option? Kind of weird to lose that from HW1 to 2.
Soon
Yeah its pretty dumb. PvP Blitz is of no interest and Firefight is quite fun.
Meh
Sell HQ
How did you like Forge? I was looking forward to trying him out tonight. I spent last night making a blitz deck for him
My first firefight
This has Firefight AND a card system? Oh no...that's a bit more tempting. I assume you can co-op that.
MythicReclaimer
Member
File size is different this time. TY MS....
That just means you've already downloaded a portion of it and it has been subtracted from the total thus that number is just the remaining data amount to be downloaded.
So, if you download say another 5 GB and need to turn your PC off, reboot, etc when you go to start your download again it will say the total amount is 13.62 GB. The Windows 10 Store is very odd but I've dealt with it enough to know what's going on. It also likes to download a lot of data before updating the download progress at times as well.
Quite like him actually. Good vehicles. Grizzly + his legendary car with rail gun.
Yes, you can coop that.
Barrel Cannon
Member
Gosh, yea it still does. I have this feeling in my gut that Halo Wars 2 will be the return to form the series needs in terms of purpose after the horrible stories 4 and 5 told
Nope.
Blur ain't cheap.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Nope. Biggest disappointment in the game so far.
F10
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
heres the AI just kinda steam rolling me because i didn't build anti air units
(i turned off AA becuase i am kinda an FPS over graphics type of person)
(i turned off AA becuase i am kinda an FPS over graphics type of person)
ElRenoRaven
Member
Ok. So yea I'm a ways further now and I do really like this game. I would say so far it's on par with the first easily
Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
Wow. OK thanks for this a lot
I know.. guess they didn't have the budget.
It also takes a ton of time to get even 1 of those done.
Well, didn't stop Halo Wars 1 8 years ago from having them. Or even the H2A ones.
Yeah, me too. Atriox is brilliant!
How does Halo Wars: Definitive Edition work on Windows 10?
I got an HW2 Ultimate Edition code from that fios promo yesterday and redeemed it. HW2 and HW: DE started downloading on my Xbox. However, I can't seem to download it from the Win Store. The add-on listing takes me to the game hub which has no install button.
I got an HW2 Ultimate Edition code from that fios promo yesterday and redeemed it. HW2 and HW: DE started downloading on my Xbox. However, I can't seem to download it from the Win Store. The add-on listing takes me to the game hub which has no install button.
Moa
Member
Open the Windows Store and click your profile pic and choose My Library. It should be listed in there with a download button.
Not a good excuse after H2A, especially.
They even made two additional, unneeded cutscenes for that one.
It's not.
I just checked my Xbox and the Halo Wars: Definitive Edition isn't a separate game, but a part of the HW2 package and only 10 MB so I'm thinking this isn't actually the game, but something else. Maybe I need to wait for a code to unlock it like the Gears franchise bonus was delivered?
Open the Halo app, download it from there, iirc.
It just tells me to pre-order Halo Wars 2.
edit: Looks like I do need a code?
This is a quote I found that someone seemingly pulled from the store page they linked to, but that store page no longer says anything like this.
I own and have played Quantum Break, Gears of War 4, Forza 6: Apex, FH3, and ReCore from the Windows Store and every release is a new and exciting adventure.
Bryant
Member
Just finished the campaign, and feel slightly disappointed. The whole know your enemy / epic chess battle never happens. Atriox just takes Ls in every mission. I think the story would have benefited from "failure" missions where Atriox just outsmarts cutter and you are forced to retreat. Also, like others have said the lack of cutscenes between missions would have helped with this. Overall they really didn't use him well, and in the end he comes off as kind of a dummy in the end as he never does anything smart really. Campaign ends too soon invoking my PTSD of Halo 2. Still, overall enjoyed the game.
I just reread your post. I think you're missing the actual DE code. If it's anything like the preorder fiasco, you will receive the DE code in an Xbox live message 7-10 business days after purchasing (redeeming the code for) HW2.
Edit: Yeah, you found it.