Halo 5

[Flawless]

Re: Halo 5

I expect people are going to be divided over this, but I think it's looking good. It's how I would envision Halo evolving by giving the player more options, but everybody having the same options by default, and each of those options having their own tradeoffs. Not the direction Reach started to take things with different weapon loadouts and armor abilities, and certainly not with the addition of things like ordinance drops in Halo 4. Back to even starts, even playing field, static weapon timers, and that core formula should've never been messed with. Also, it's big to have a beta so early and be able to actually have the time to tweak things based on feedback.

Experience a new generation of Halo multiplayer in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta. Get the inside scoop as 343 Industries shares new features and on how they have fun crafting the experience!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCfgVEg8p4Q

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Optic Gaming vs Str8 Rippin in Halo 5 Guardians:

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[LBzrule]

Re: Halo 5

I have no problem with them going back to the basic load out. I debated a lot of people about this for the new Gears though and I guess I don't mind the generic load out with power weapons on the map.

It seems to be one of the only ways they can "balance" online head to head. Otherwise it's just complaining about how overpowered this weapon, that ability is.


Thus far I like the aesthetics of the game. I have read some complaints about control from a couple of sites.

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Halo 5

WOW! Already looking really good. Looking forward to getting some time with the beta.

[DanH35]

Re: Halo 5

If you are in the Dashboard Preview, early access to the beta starts tomorrow, check the preview app.

[Candyman5]

Re: Halo 5

If you are in the Dashboard Preview, early access to the beta starts tomorrow, check the preview app.

Yeah the same preview program I elected into months ago and got nothing from them. Have to say I'm a little butt hurt over it.

[DanH35]

Re: Halo 5

I don't think the codes are out yet, I have yet to get one. The latest I've seen is that it starts at 4 Eastern Time, I'm hoping that's right.

[LBzrule]

Re: Halo 5

I don't think the codes are out yet, I have yet to get one. The latest I've seen is that it starts at 4 Eastern Time, I'm hoping that's right.

This is correct. Nothing yet. Should be the next 20 mins though.

[LBzrule]

Re: Halo 5

We are live. Just redeemed both codes.

[DanH35]

Re: Halo 5

Got mine too.

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Halo 5

Gots mines today too!!! Yeah buddy!

[kwebbvols4423]

Re: Halo 5

Downloading now.

[Flawless]

Re: Halo 5

Watching some streams and it looks fun. Hard to really say without playing it, but again, I think it looks like Halo modernized in the right ways. Also, for a game at least 9 months away, they can actually make meaningful changes.

[mike24forever]

Re: Halo 5

Downloading now.

Me too!!!!!

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Halo 5

Gameplay is awesome so far. Wow, I mean wow. I also loved the sound, hearing the CPU call out stuff is pretty awesome.

Example: I was shooting a guy and a teammate was shooting the same guy from my right. The player we were shooting was dodging to my my right which made me and my teammate shot each other. After the guy died, bullets were still in the air and I heard, "hey, same team man, same team".

I wasn't in a chat either. It was pretty cool.

[mrclutch]

Re: Halo 5

Gameplay is awesome so far. Wow, I mean wow. I also loved the sound, hearing the CPU call out stuff is pretty awesome.

Example: I was shooting a guy and a teammate was shooting the same guy from my right. The player we were shooting was dodging to my my right which made me and my teammate shot each other. After the guy died, bullets were still in the air and I heard, "hey, same team man, same team".

I wasn't in a chat either. It was pretty cool.

CPU calling things out is cool until you realize it's the same 2 or 3 things every match.
Played about 10 matches. Definitely some beta feel to it but pretty smooth for this far out IMO.
Overall I think it's a lot like Halo 3 from a feel standpoint and Looks like Halo 4 to me.