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New Halo 4 Screenshots (Grunt new design revealed)
- Thread starter Plywood
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Some sort of sex appeal?
I really hope this doesn't turn into a full fledged love story between Chief and Cortana.
shinobi602
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I believe they did say they want to make her feel more human.
Gotta say, first time Halo visuals have seriously impressed this gen. I'm talking top tier stuff. Lighting looks amazing. A few of the textures are a bit off, but in a sandbox game, I think it would be a bit silly to expect otherwise. Though in these closed off areas they could in theory just up the textures based on LOD or whatever.
Still, colour me impressed. Love the re-designs too.
Still, colour me impressed. Love the re-designs too.
Neko Mimi Mode
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Why not? That element has been in Halo from the beginning.
Infamous Chris
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343i staff were all originally magicians.
The Librarian
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They will find forerunner technology to turn her into a
Neko Mimi Mode
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Yeah I'm not saying it should be the focus of the story or anything, just saying that it's existed in some form and needs to be resolved. Obviously a literal love story wouldn't work especially given Cortana's
imminent rampancy
Ok.
shinobi602
Member
Not from the beginning, but it is a part of the lore. Bungie even talked about it a little before when interviewed.
ThankeeSai
Member
Anyone else think the new Grunts look a little bit Krogan-esque?
Zach Efron now voices the Chief and Cortana is modelled after Zooey Deschanel. It's rated PG and renamed Halo School Musical.
I'd buy it.
Spat_triate
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shinobi602
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I'm gonna get some flak for this, but I think Reach's Spartans looked better than Halo 4's Chief, graphically.
Yeaaa....definitely not seeing it. The textures and lighting on the Chief far outshine Reach's models. Eh, each his own.
How dare you!
I feel like Cortana has been highly (& needlessly) sexualized to cater to a broader audience comprising of teenagers with raging hormones. I kind of find it pathetic.
The rest of the game looks good so far and I'd definitely say that the new Grunt design make it look like a cross between a shark and a Krogan.
The rest of the game looks good so far and I'd definitely say that the new Grunt design make it look like a cross between a shark and a Krogan.
.la1n
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My jaw isn't hitting the floor like whatever the hyperbole was going on before we got the screens. I would like to see it in motion. I love Halo for it's game play though so really it's a non issue. It's an obvious upgrade and looks nice and clean. I'm one of those weird people who actually enjoyed Reach more than the previous 3 games...although it's a toss up between that and ODST.
shinobi602
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we.are.the.armada
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I love it!
shinobi602
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The Librarian
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Psychotext
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I don't really get hyped for games these days (old and jaded)... but this is pulling at the right strings.
Excited!
Excited!
Mang, they're just friends but if she told him she wanted more, he'd say yes for sure
And so would you!
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Seriously, this game looks graphically fantastic for a 360 game, and the art direction is impressive. I am really loving the look of Cortana, both graphically and stylistically, I am very impressed. I seriously am dying to see Halo 4 in motion, I can only imagine how the lighting, tone and atmosphere of the game will look.
As for the Grunt I am 50/50, great art, but a little Wretch like.. I would actually like it a lot more if the hands and feet looked more Reach like, I will take the new face and body.
As for the Grunt I am 50/50, great art, but a little Wretch like.. I would actually like it a lot more if the hands and feet looked more Reach like, I will take the new face and body.
I think 343 finally nailed the armor look. It looks made out of metal and heavy. While I think Reach looks great the Spartans always looked like made out of plastic somehow. Except Jorge weirdly.
Hydranockz
Member
Dayum, what a change in art for the grunts. Interesting...
Navidson REC
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I'm gonna get some flak for this, but I think Reach's Spartans looked better than Halo 4's Chief, graphically.
Haven't played Reach on an HDTV for a while (college, yay), but I'm preeetty sure that's a bullshot as far as the models go.
Not gonna disagree that Reach looked fantastic already though. I'm expecting a much cleaner, clearer, and sharper image with Halo 4 though, what with native 720p and FXAA. And Halo 4's lighting is on a whole other level.
shinobi602
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Are you expecting anything other than the same as all previous Halos? If so, you'll be disappointed. It'll be 30fps like the rest.
I will eat my own shit if they get this at 60fps.
Neko Mimi Mode
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If you don't think the Chief and Cortana have developed an emotional attachment beyond friendship over the course of the Halo games, that's fine. No point arguing further as, even though it is established lore, if you don't see anything there then there's nothing I can say to sway your opinion.
I think she looks great. I don't think it was necessary to change her, but she does look nice.