Halo 3 Impressions

**Lester206** · 11-30-2007, 11:05 PM

Re: Halo 3 Impressions

whats team Hardcore again?

**Sandman42** · 12-01-2007, 12:05 AM

Re: Halo 3 Impressions

Originally posted by Lester206

whats team Hardcore again?

If it's any similar to Halo 2's Team Hardcore it will be Battle Rifle starts with no radar and I believe no dual wieldable weapons on the map. It will probably be very similar to the rules that MLG uses which is where Halo 2's Team Hardcore came from.

When it comes out it will probably be the only playlist I will play. Spawning with a battle rifle makes the game much more balanced and fun to play.

**CaptainZombie** · 12-05-2007, 01:51 PM

Re: Halo 3 Impressions

Originally posted by seanmac

I'll be buying it, no doubt. The singleplayer for COD4 was much better, but Halo's multiplayer is still the best out there.

I played Halo 3 till about mid October and then stopped due to the onslaught of games that released. Then I played COD4 (awesome SP), now when playing a FPS no matter new or old, comparisons to COD4 are made.

I started replaying Halo 3 today in hope of finishing The Fight within the next few weeks. Halo 3 is not too bad of a game, but when comparing this to a COD4..........why couldn't they do something similar with the whole WAR aspect. In COD4 you feel like your a part of the battles, while with part of Halo 3 feels like large battles, there are times it doesn't feel that way. It is a shame that they couldn't pull that piece together, really would have made a difference.

Back to trying to finish the game.

**Beantown** · 12-05-2007, 01:55 PM

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Finally got to Brigadier today

As for the DLC, I'll be buying it. I have to.

**Altimus** · 12-05-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by Longhorn

Finally got to Brigadier today

As for the DLC, I'll be buying it. I have to.

Congrats.

I quit playing when I got to skill 39. Forget the rank. I'll come back once the new maps are out.

**Altimus** · 12-05-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by Jigsaw

I played Halo 3 till about mid October and then stopped due to the onslaught of games that released. Then I played COD4 (awesome SP), now when playing a FPS no matter new or old, comparisons to COD4 are made.

I started replaying Halo 3 today in hope of finishing The Fight within the next few weeks. Halo 3 is not too bad of a game, but when comparing this to a COD4..........why couldn't they do something similar with the whole WAR aspect. In COD4 you feel like your a part of the battles, while with part of Halo 3 feels like large battles, there are times it doesn't feel that way. It is a shame that they couldn't pull that piece together, really would have made a difference.

Back to trying to finish the game.

Cause they're two different games pretty much. If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

Halo 3 campaign wasn't great but it wasn't bad, it was just about what I expected.

**CaptainZombie** · 12-05-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally posted by Altimus Prime

Cause they're two different games pretty much. If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

Halo 3 campaign wasn't great but it wasn't bad, it was just about what I expected.

True, I guess the game could have felt more epic if they had a war like atmosphere as COD4. Both games shuold be looked differently.

**Altimus** · 12-05-2007, 02:16 PM

Re: Halo 3 Impressions

Originally posted by Jigsaw

True, I guess the game could have felt more epic if they had a war like atmosphere as COD4. Both games shuold be looked differently.

I agree about the epic part. I was never really sucked in with Halo like with COD. With Halo it was just like finish the game just so I can see what the hell happens to MC. Oh yeah, and achievements of course.

**ExtremeGamer** · 12-05-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by Altimus Prime

I agree about the epic part. I was never really sucked in with Halo like with COD. With Halo it was just like finish the game just so I can see what the hell happens to MC. Oh yeah, and achievements of course.

Whore

**CaptainZombie** · 12-05-2007, 02:28 PM

Re: Halo 3 Impressions

Originally posted by Altimus Prime

I agree about the epic part. I was never really sucked in with Halo like with COD. With Halo it was just like finish the game just so I can see what the hell happens to MC. Oh yeah, and achievements of course.

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Whore

LOL! Look at that, back to back, post to post............our Resident Achievement Whores.

**Candyman5** · 12-05-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by Jigsaw

LOL! Look at that, back to back, post to post............our Resident Achievement Whores.

LMAO......

I just wish they would of gave more in the story aspect of the game. It really let me down. I also would of like more missions to play with Cortana. Just seemed like they rushed it to me.

**Altimus** · 12-05-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by Jigsaw

LOL! Look at that, back to back, post to post............our Resident Achievement Whores.

You're close to moving in into this residency.

**Brandwin** · 12-05-2007, 03:02 PM

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Dang. I haven't played this since COD 4 came out.

**CaptainZombie** · 12-05-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Candyman5

LMAO......

I just wish they would of gave more in the story aspect of the game. It really let me down. I also would of like more missions to play with Cortana. Just seemed like they rushed it to me.

I'm a more than halfway through I think and I agree that the times when we do get cutscenes their good, but not as effective with the story.

Originally posted by Altimus Prime

You're close to moving in into this residency.

LOL! Like I should be talking.

**Flawless** · 12-05-2007, 03:23 PM

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1UP: Impressions of the Heroic Pack

Standoff

What Bungie says: "This is a map that takes place in Africa. It is a UNSC missile silo facility. The idea for this...is basically a small vehicle map -- a 'mini Blood Gulch' where the two bases are facing each other and [the distance between them] is condensed, so you get a lot of good infantry action in the middle," said Chris Barrett, creative director of downloadable content at Bungie.

What we say: Ignoring the Forge factor for the new Foundry stage (see below), this is easily the best map of the pack. It has all the good qualities of a Blood Gulch (Halo 1) or Coagulation (Halo 2), without the yawn-ful, drawn-out stalemates due to long-distance objectives (Standoff looks huge, but the actual playing area is very manageable). The bases are made up of tiny rooms and tight, windy corridors, which make them easy to defend -- maybe a little too easy. It's virtual suicide trying to raid an opposing base for flags and such, especially if any defender's wielding a shotgun or Mauler.

We recommend: 8-12 players on any match types requiring a symmetrical map like Multiflag CTF and Assault variations.

Notable weapons: To the side of each base, you can find a rocket launcher, and in the middle lies a solo Spartan laser. Standoff has plenty of battle rifles to go around -- but no sniper rifles. "You can imagine on a map that open, a good sniper...could really dominate," says Lars Bakken, multiplayer designer. "There are multiple places where...you can see everything at any given time [except inside the bases].You can scan the entire map and see where basically everyone is. We didn't want...people grabbing a sniper rifle...and dominating the other team; that's not necessarily fun for the other people."

Pay attention to: The giant satellite dishes in the background. They're not part of a flat, 2D backdrop; they actually rotate once in a while.

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