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HALO 3 is now 10 years old
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LastGamer84
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Dammit...I wanna get rid of my Xbox One because I need cash...but then someone mentioned Halo...
The Xtortionist
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Campaign is likely the best that Bungies ever done when it comes to scenarios, The Ark and The Covanant are Halo at its best - longform missions that really take you on a roller coaster journey with peaks, valleys, and a great climax.
MP never did it for me. The aim acceleration felt off, and everything that wasnt a power weapon just felt underpowered to me. The BR with its limiting spread and bullet refunding mucking up proper 1v1s, the Carbine being overall weak, the pea shooter AR, etc. Weak BRs and Carbines kind of pulled the combat to a shorter engagement distance, which was less interesting to me. Equipment always felt like a cheap gotcha mechanic where dropping a bubble shield out of nowhere would grind the pace to a halt, and engaging a player that just happened to be carrying a regenerator would likely spell death. The great flow of Halo 2s many circular maps like Sanc, Midship and Warlock were abandoned for more rigid, boxy maps like Pit and Narrows. Even the better designed maps like Guardian were diminished by uneven surfaces and nooks everywhere eating up grenades. The shield door maps were abominations and I have no clue how they were play tested with positive results. Epitaph is like wat.
Clearly people have a lot of love for Halo 3s MP and I wish I felt the same.
MP never did it for me. The aim acceleration felt off, and everything that wasnt a power weapon just felt underpowered to me. The BR with its limiting spread and bullet refunding mucking up proper 1v1s, the Carbine being overall weak, the pea shooter AR, etc. Weak BRs and Carbines kind of pulled the combat to a shorter engagement distance, which was less interesting to me. Equipment always felt like a cheap gotcha mechanic where dropping a bubble shield out of nowhere would grind the pace to a halt, and engaging a player that just happened to be carrying a regenerator would likely spell death. The great flow of Halo 2s many circular maps like Sanc, Midship and Warlock were abandoned for more rigid, boxy maps like Pit and Narrows. Even the better designed maps like Guardian were diminished by uneven surfaces and nooks everywhere eating up grenades. The shield door maps were abominations and I have no clue how they were play tested with positive results. Epitaph is like wat.
Clearly people have a lot of love for Halo 3s MP and I wish I felt the same.
Its a false perspective really.
There's no certainty that Halo couldn't continue to appeal to a broadening audience. The only thing that is certain is that the Halo audience has shrunken - a trend that started in conjunction with appeals to values that drastically differ from the principles that made halo attractive in the first place.
The logic that Halo had to change so that a broader audience could 'feel it' falls flat when you realize the changes cost the existing audience without attracting the broader audience at all.
Halo 3 wasn't just at the right place at the right time. Bungie monitored how people played H2, and intentionally created modes and features to enhance that experience.
They saw people using the honor code to make new game modes, so the made it official with forge.
They saw video content taking off on the internet, so they made theater.
They made fileshare painless to tie it all together.
They saw the community potential and BUILT tools into the game that solicited and accelerated that process.
Their UX made it super easy to connect with people you met online
H3 wasn't luck or an accident. It was a phenomenon because of excellent design and decision making... The confidence provided by holding such a quality product is what justified such a marketing campaign.
WadiumArcadium
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It's the only reason I still have mine really.
https://mixer.com/Halo
https://www.twitch.tv/halo
Stream has started, they just finished the first level speed run. You can go behind the glass, mind blown.
https://www.twitch.tv/halo
Stream has started, they just finished the first level speed run. You can go behind the glass, mind blown.
Darknight34
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What glass?
Bits N Pieces
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Best post I've read in a Halo thread in absolute ages.
The hype was tremendous. Nothing comes close to that. I didn't follow the GTA 5 pre launch stuff, but GTA4 was nowhere near Halo 3 even though it was multiplat. Halo 3 was huge.
I never played any Halo though. Maybe in a few years I might get a Xbox One X and play the entire series from BC in 4K.
I never played any Halo though. Maybe in a few years I might get a Xbox One X and play the entire series from BC in 4K.
Pattycakes
Banned
Halo 3 was one of the few games that lived up to its hype. The campaign, the multiplayer, the community, all of it. It was honestly still the perfect FPS imo
I have high hopes that Halo 6 (next year?) will deliver that same quality.
I have high hopes that Halo 6 (next year?) will deliver that same quality.
On Sierra 117 before you rescue the Sarge, the bit above behind it were you run along to get the skull. You can break that glass and go in there.
Frankie sounds like his native self with a cold. Never noticed his accent before.
Barrel Cannon
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I always wish there was more glass to break though in the game. There were very few moments in the campaign that allowed it but I loved doing it because it made me feel like some ridiculous ninja.
eot
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RSB
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Heh, just yesterday I replayed a couple of levels of Halo 3 (Tsavo Highway and The Storm) Still the best FPS Campaign ever (well, maybe tied with Halo CE) So good.
Bungie really was on fire back then, from Halo CE to ODST they were just on another level. Reach was pretty good too, but with stuff like reticle bloom and the accuracy bonus when crouched, it marked the start of Bungie going for a different (and IMO inferior) style of FPS.
Oh well, that Bungie may be gone now, but it's ok, nothing lasts forever, and I'll always love them for giving us Halo.
Bungie really was on fire back then, from Halo CE to ODST they were just on another level. Reach was pretty good too, but with stuff like reticle bloom and the accuracy bonus when crouched, it marked the start of Bungie going for a different (and IMO inferior) style of FPS.
Oh well, that Bungie may be gone now, but it's ok, nothing lasts forever, and I'll always love them for giving us Halo.
Yep...
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Probably the most I ever got caught up in the marketing hype for a game. It deserved it too. 3 was a fantastic game all around and had a feature set still unmatched for console mp. Loved playing this game SP, loved playing it coop, loved playing competitive mp. This was also the last time a Halo release would overshadow any other FPS release, with Modern Warfare taking the lead for CoD and its like from that point on.
In the end, I still prefer Halo 2's campaign, both level design and narrative, and MP map design, but Halo 3's was close enough that with its higher level of polish, aforementioned incredible feature set, Forge, and beautiful art design, I wasn't even remotely disappointed.
I enjoy Destiny more than most I think, but I'll always miss Halo Bungie. Happy birthday, old friend.
In the end, I still prefer Halo 2's campaign, both level design and narrative, and MP map design, but Halo 3's was close enough that with its higher level of polish, aforementioned incredible feature set, Forge, and beautiful art design, I wasn't even remotely disappointed.
I enjoy Destiny more than most I think, but I'll always miss Halo Bungie. Happy birthday, old friend.
Exploratory
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Believe.
Compsiox
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Yeah agreed. Halo 5 was near perfect aside from the campaign. If they can fix that then they'll have something very special.
I was trying to think of anything cool I did in Halo 3 but I wasn't very good so I didn't have many shining moments. One of my favorite memories was when I got into a game of CTF on Valhalla with some people on a different board (or maybe I met them in-game, I don't remember). If you recall, CTF games lasted about 20 minutes. Our base was the one on the ocean and I decided to hang back. I knew I wasn't the best and any attempt to get over to the enemy's side was gonna result in me getting killed and them getting closer to us.
In the first five or so minutes of the game, both teams wound up capturing two flags. It seemed that at any moment, someone was going to get the final third flag and make this a short, forgettable game. However, it seemed that this is when everyone stepped their game up. More people were hanging back on defense because they didn't want to let the other team through or maybe they weren't making any progress trying to get to the other side. For the most part, the game was quiet for a while. It seemed to be the same three people coming from their side or going to their side. I think people reached flags a few times but never got far with them.
With about three minutes left and the game looking like a stalemate, I decided I was tired of sitting at the base the entire time and might as well attempt to get the flag. I set off across the map, hiding along the edge with the downed Pelican until I got to the other team's base. I somehow managed to get up there without being spotted, grabbed the flag and took the grav jump off. Someone from my team had been driving around in a Mongoose and picked me up, making a beeline for our base. Finally, I was there, scored the third and final point and our team was victorious.
Was it the most exciting game? Probably not, but for someone who was typically in the middle or bottom third of the rankings, I thought it pretty cool. Neat that I can remember it after all this time.
In the first five or so minutes of the game, both teams wound up capturing two flags. It seemed that at any moment, someone was going to get the final third flag and make this a short, forgettable game. However, it seemed that this is when everyone stepped their game up. More people were hanging back on defense because they didn't want to let the other team through or maybe they weren't making any progress trying to get to the other side. For the most part, the game was quiet for a while. It seemed to be the same three people coming from their side or going to their side. I think people reached flags a few times but never got far with them.
With about three minutes left and the game looking like a stalemate, I decided I was tired of sitting at the base the entire time and might as well attempt to get the flag. I set off across the map, hiding along the edge with the downed Pelican until I got to the other team's base. I somehow managed to get up there without being spotted, grabbed the flag and took the grav jump off. Someone from my team had been driving around in a Mongoose and picked me up, making a beeline for our base. Finally, I was there, scored the third and final point and our team was victorious.
Was it the most exciting game? Probably not, but for someone who was typically in the middle or bottom third of the rankings, I thought it pretty cool. Neat that I can remember it after all this time.
dancrane212
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Love Halo 3. It was the game's announcement trailer at E3 2006 that sold me on getting a 360 rather than mooching off a friend's console with split-screen. Ended up buying the console just ahead of launch and replaying the first two campaigns twice through; the excitement for Halo 3 was infectious.
I know I've posted this all over the place but the local multiplayer for this game still gets a lot of play from me and my friends. For garage LANs Halo 3 is the game of choice 8 times out of 10 (rocket race + shark are always favorites).
I know I've posted this all over the place but the local multiplayer for this game still gets a lot of play from me and my friends. For garage LANs Halo 3 is the game of choice 8 times out of 10 (rocket race + shark are always favorites).
Too bad you can't stick with the same community 😔 HaloGAF 4 Lyfe!
My last Halo 3 match played on Xbox 360. I rarely go back once a new one out. Stopped playing it for Reach.
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foxuzamaki
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It sucks that CoD took its lunch, because Halo is way more fun than COD
the maps, the custom games, the forge, the campaign, the weapons- I think it's hard to match that experience nowadays. having lan parties in halo 3 with crazy custom games (with partly in game rules, partly honor system) are some of my favorite gaming memories. I wish bungie would go that direction with the destiny games, but It feels like that might not be the case. I played only a little bit of destiny 1 pvp and the D2 beta- the gunplay is awesome, but is there any custom games or larger scale maps/vechicle games?
My hype for that game was incredible. I remember coming home from school one day, and my dad had a video loaded up on the computer. He played it, and it was the initial reveal trailer. I fucking lost my shit that day.
And then when the game came out, my dad said he wasn't getting it right away (I was too young to buy my own gamea), so I was a bit upset. But from upstairs, I heard my dad playing the 360 (downstairs), so I go down and see him playing the initial level of Halo 3. I fucking lost it. Again. Went straight into Forge and multiplayer, but saved off on the campaign.
On Friday, I had 4/5 friends over. We ordered pizza, pop and donuts. And we stayed up so late taking turns with the controllers playing the campaign. I was one of the people who got to play the final mission and it was undeniably fucking exhilirating.
H3 was a phenomenon that, I agree, will never be replicated again. Thousands of hours in that game, and I loved every single one.
Now I'm going to install the BC version of H3 and hop online
And then when the game came out, my dad said he wasn't getting it right away (I was too young to buy my own gamea), so I was a bit upset. But from upstairs, I heard my dad playing the 360 (downstairs), so I go down and see him playing the initial level of Halo 3. I fucking lost it. Again. Went straight into Forge and multiplayer, but saved off on the campaign.
On Friday, I had 4/5 friends over. We ordered pizza, pop and donuts. And we stayed up so late taking turns with the controllers playing the campaign. I was one of the people who got to play the final mission and it was undeniably fucking exhilirating.
H3 was a phenomenon that, I agree, will never be replicated again. Thousands of hours in that game, and I loved every single one.
Now I'm going to install the BC version of H3 and hop online
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
This show was so stupid, but i loved it back then.
The GOAT. So many formative memories of this game in high school. Funny enough, at the time, hardcore halo fans were snobs about it, and would constantly complain about H2 being better. From a competitive sense, perhaps. But H3 was a blissful blend of competitive, social modes, slayer vs objective, and Forge. Not to mention one of the first fully-fledged, incredibly beautiful photo modes in a game, period!
I still miss the weekly community landing page when you would login. Downloading custom modes every week and playing with friends that weekend was the gift that kept on giving. I still wish FPS games would give back to their communities in the way Halo 3 did. As a diehard destiny fan now... H3 was the "good old days" to me.
I still miss the weekly community landing page when you would login. Downloading custom modes every week and playing with friends that weekend was the gift that kept on giving. I still wish FPS games would give back to their communities in the way Halo 3 did. As a diehard destiny fan now... H3 was the "good old days" to me.
Thaedolus
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I'll always remember that game over on death legendary run we did and driving off in the escape sequence ;_;
Oh god, I'm getting flashbacks to early high school.
plagiarize
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I loved it. Even as a PC gamer.
All of the Destiny 2 ads I get bombarded with feel like soulless focus tested materials. I looked back at the halo 3 prelaunch and got excited all over again for a game that I own and played countless hours.
Like others have said, it really would be tough to replicate in this day and age.
Like others have said, it really would be tough to replicate in this day and age.
Naudyboy16
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Halo 2 was the reason I got Xbox live and Halo 3 just kept the trend going. When Halo was at its prime, nothing was touching it.
I miss those days, the nostalgia is strong. Back in those days I actually used the mic.
I miss those days, the nostalgia is strong. Back in those days I actually used the mic.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
Still my favorite Halo. I remember doing campaign runs, countless custom games, and BtB fondly. Still sucks we haven't had a bigger battle than Two Scarabs in a Halo game yet. Maybe Halo 6...
RespectThySole
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I cant think of a gaming release that more of a cultural event than Halo 3. Only GTA V and maybe MW2 come close. Its marketing campaign was MASSIVE. In terms of multiplayer gaming and fun/memories with friends this is probably in the top 5 all time for me.
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Still have this lenticular cup from 7-11. (Had all 4 but the last year has been tough on them.)
Still have this lenticular cup from 7-11. (Had all 4 but the last year has been tough on them.)
chainfire95
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Anyone having trouble playing multilayer? It says I don't have gold but I definitely do!
The Strokes
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Fucking this.
I was about to go to High School when this came out, bonded with my best friend over hours and hours of H3 online MP, I have so many good memories of playing that game during those years.
Also the great story, how hyped we were for that legendary ending and the fact that my special edition Master Chief helmet, which is now signed by Jen Taylor, are things will always stay close to my heart.
Love this franchise.
I remember I got an invite to the Friends and Family beta. Don't remember how long before crackdown it was but I had people over to come play. It was awesome.
People also need to stop shitting on 343. Halo 4 campaign was super impressive, challenging and entertaining. Halo 5 multiplayer was the most fun with Halo I had since Halo 2. Halo 6 they'll get a good single player AND multiplayer (hopefully just a minor upgrade from H5 multiplayer). The problem for me is I don't have enough time to play online anymore. AKA getting old.
People also need to stop shitting on 343. Halo 4 campaign was super impressive, challenging and entertaining. Halo 5 multiplayer was the most fun with Halo I had since Halo 2. Halo 6 they'll get a good single player AND multiplayer (hopefully just a minor upgrade from H5 multiplayer). The problem for me is I don't have enough time to play online anymore. AKA getting old.
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