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OXM Rumor: Halo 2 Anniversary being developed
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Many people complained about co-op but fortunately I never had problems with it
Halo 2 had an amazing story and voice cast, compared to the rest of the titles.
I just remembered how good H2's Prophet of Truth was compared to H3's and got sad.
I do think the new actress for Miranda Keyes in 3 was an improvement, too bad her writing got worse to compensate. :/
The Librarian
Banned
Oh, I knew you were joking. It was a serious reply to a joke post – wouldn't need to remake Halo 3 in HD IMMEDIATELY if the next Xbox could upped the resolution a bit. Of course, playing the game I wouldn't be able to tell it was 80 pixels short of HD.
It was Chinner who I couldn't figure out if he was joking or not.
Hydranockz
Member
I'd have to agree with Stalker though.
Also, you are aware how inaccurate Major Nelson's activity lists are to guage sales right? You know, because they only give rankings and no numbers. One simply cannot assume that because Reach is 5th, it must have way less players than Halo 3. However, if you know Reach sold better than Halo 3, one could guess that the playerbase is had increased. If it is is still only 5th, then perhaps the other games sold really well too.
Also, you are aware how inaccurate Major Nelson's activity lists are to guage sales right? You know, because they only give rankings and no numbers. One simply cannot assume that because Reach is 5th, it must have way less players than Halo 3. However, if you know Reach sold better than Halo 3, one could guess that the playerbase is had increased. If it is is still only 5th, then perhaps the other games sold really well too.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Screw Halo 4 let's all play...Halo 2 HD? haha
Photolysis
Banned
Can't really get excited as Halo 2's campaign was very weak. Now if they kept the general layout of the levels while tweaking the encounters and so on... maybe. Slapping a new coat of paint on it won't be enough though.
If they do remake it then I'd suggest they just use the new tech, rather than go the hybrid route like in CEA. While CE would have lost much of the feel on a new engine, H2 is much more similar from an engine and gameplay viewpoint.
If they do remake it then I'd suggest they just use the new tech, rather than go the hybrid route like in CEA. While CE would have lost much of the feel on a new engine, H2 is much more similar from an engine and gameplay viewpoint.
I'll definitely agree that Halo 2's campaign is the weakest. It's the only Halo that really strangles its own combat eco system with its level design, and that sucks. I do feel that it has some of the strongest traditional storytelling of the franchise, though, and it's deliciously quotable. That's sort of a lame thing to like about it though, I guess, and the real reason I invite an Anniversary version is that the backwards compatibility is broken for it. It's the one Halo game you can't play, issue free, on a 360.
We're obviously on the verge of a new console generation, so unless the 720 or whatever plays 360 games problem free we're gonna be back on square 1 soon enough. But still, it'd be nice to have the whole trilogy on one platform.
We're obviously on the verge of a new console generation, so unless the 720 or whatever plays 360 games problem free we're gonna be back on square 1 soon enough. But still, it'd be nice to have the whole trilogy on one platform.
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
Sign me up! Can't wait. So many good Halo titles coming out of 343.
Jawmuncher
Member
I would just love it if they actually included the MP.
Even if it's Local and Splitscreen only.
Was a bit bummed that Halo 1 anniversary was just Reach maps.
Even if it's Local and Splitscreen only.
Was a bit bummed that Halo 1 anniversary was just Reach maps.
For some reason this reminded me of the redesign of the outer surface of Alpha Halo in CEA:
I wonder if this is now the official canon look of a Halo ring and the old style one will just be replaced in the future, or what.
It's just weird to play Halo 2, or 3, and see something that's kind of maybe been retconned away.
Also can we get rid of the BS rule from Halo 2 where if just one person dies in co-op, both players get kicked to the last checkpoint? Permanent Iron skull is no fun.
soulassssns
Banned
Halo 2 is not "new".
Hope it doesn't have the original multiplayer. It was fine at the time, but it easily ranks as worst in the series for me and that includes Halo Wars.
I do find it funny how many are deluded in thinking ODST ruined the series despite having the second strongest campaign, behind Reach's.
I do find it funny how many are deluded in thinking ODST ruined the series despite having the second strongest campaign, behind Reach's.
shinobi602
Member
You think Reach had the strongest campaign? L.O.L.
Easystride
Member
Headlong multiplayer map would make me buy a 360 (or the next xbox). Loved H2's multiplayer.
Whoa there
yankeehater
Member
Halo 2 is my favorite Halo game by far so I will definitely get this. I really hope it has the original mp though.
DeMeester
Member
Yes that would be really sweet. Always loved that level in Halo 2. And the terrible pop-in would be gone
. I haven't played the Halo 2 PC campaign yet, but that probably didn't have the pop-in either.Silly.Mikey
Banned
Im completely agree. Story was great cause it had dept, but the gameplay was easily the worst.
clutch.as.it.gets.
Member
Yes, it didn`t had those heavy framerate drops Reach had during fights, but Anniversary had constant micro stutter. For me it was very annoying.
GodfatherX
Member
I didnt find anything extremely engauging about Reach's campaign. Here we have whats supposed to be this massive war for mankind's most import colony and it just felt barren and boring. There were some high points, but I just really didn't feel the spectacle that I feel from other Halo games.
for me its probably Halo CE > Halo 3 > Reach > ODST > Halo 2
Silly.Mikey
Banned
Halo3 and Reach imo are fairly close.
clutch.as.it.gets.
Member
I agree, my rating would be the same. And i also agree that Halo3 and Reach are fairly close. On the other side Halo 2 and ODST are terrible games. Flat out terrible. I like those two not one bit.
SkoomaSuckinSwit
Member
I'd love to see Halo2 remastered. Improved & expanded upon, even.
I'd rather they not bother making a feature that lets you switch between old/new graphics, like Halo:CE Anniversary, and just make the game look as good as possible and run at 60fps.
Oh, and 2-player co-op online. That would be really great.
I'd rather they not bother making a feature that lets you switch between old/new graphics, like Halo:CE Anniversary, and just make the game look as good as possible and run at 60fps.
Oh, and 2-player co-op online. That would be really great.
Silly.Mikey
Banned
the multiplayer
That was basically Halo 3 - how would that work if they wanted to make a H3A down the line?
Pretty much this and I would cease to play all other games if true.
The only way this would make me happy would be if they redid/included the multiplayer :/
Since they didn't do this with CE, I'm not getting my hopes up. Best case scenario would be to have the retail game include a download code for stand-alone Halo 2 multiplayer arcade game (which could be sold separately later).
Since they didn't do this with CE, I'm not getting my hopes up. Best case scenario would be to have the retail game include a download code for stand-alone Halo 2 multiplayer arcade game (which could be sold separately later).
Dead Man Typing
Member
I'd pay for a remake of Halo 2. Not a re-skin, CE-Anniversary style, it would have to be a rebuild so they could properly fix it. With the first game Sledgehammer and 343 had to be very careful about messing with perfection. With Halo 2's campaign, they don't have that problem.
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
Banned
Definitely would need the multiplayer to even consider this. CTF on Zanzibar forever.
Awesome, absolutely love Halo 2's campaign, it's missing a satisfying final act and isn't too hot on legendary but by god it's got some great moments and some wonderfully atmospheric levels. I think the impossible levels of hype (Dat E3 vid <3) damaged it's reputation and, as a result, it's merits are often overlooked.
I'm calling no multi-player with this, I mean if they were scared of cannibalising Reach's player count with HaloCE's multi then I can't see them releasing the greatness that is H2 multi. God, the selection of maps to this day hasn't been topped for me personally. I hope I'm wrong and it is the whole package.
Also ODST is a damn fine game and it actually restored my faith in Bungie making a decent campaign, something that had been destroyed by H3 but then Reach came out and well...let's say I'm happy somebody else is getting a shot.
I'm calling no multi-player with this, I mean if they were scared of cannibalising Reach's player count with HaloCE's multi then I can't see them releasing the greatness that is H2 multi. God, the selection of maps to this day hasn't been topped for me personally. I hope I'm wrong and it is the whole package.
Also ODST is a damn fine game and it actually restored my faith in Bungie making a decent campaign, something that had been destroyed by H3 but then Reach came out and well...let's say I'm happy somebody else is getting a shot.
This is a really good point. I would actually be interested in seeing that, maybe they could even put the section from the famous E3 Demo reveal back into the game and call it "Halo 2 Complete(d) Edition" or something.