It's entirely possible to enjoy a game for reasons other than the (in my opinion) mediocre story. Most people I know that enjoy the Halo games would not place "story" among the reasons why they like it. It is a decent dumb first person shooter about pointing your gun at aliens and then pressing the trigger, not much else substantial to it in my opinion.
The notion that many people play it primarily for the story is a bit of a surprise to me, but I can obviously accept that lots of people enjoy lots of different games for a variety of reasons.
Corntana sounds like a porn parody ripoff.
Cool. You don't find the story appealing.
We do though, so not getting spoiled is a matter of importance.
I mean whatever floats your boat I guess
And yet we get this brilliant contribution:I would never spoil a game for someone regardless of how invested I was in the story, that would be a dick move no matter what my opinion of the game story is.
Spoilers: Mister Chief shoots the baddies.
Seriously people play these for the story?
The Halo story spans much further than just the games. Believe it or not the universe is filled with rich backstories and intriguing plotlines. Grab a book and give it a read before you label it mediocre.It's entirely possible to enjoy a game for reasons other than the (in my opinion) mediocre story. Most people I know that enjoy the Halo games would not place "story" among the reasons why they like it. It is a decent dumb first person shooter about pointing your gun at aliens and then pressing the trigger, not much else substantial to it in my opinion.
The notion that many people play it primarily for the story is a bit of a surprise to me, but I can obviously accept that lots of people enjoy lots of different games for a variety of reasons.
My man. Great idea; never thought of that. Thanks!Have them take the store credit and turn it into Xbox credit they can do any amount now, they put a code on the receipt that when redeemed adds the funds to your Xbox account.
And yet we get this brilliant contribution:
Spoilers: Mister Chief shoots the baddies.
Seriously people play these for the story?
I was enthralled with the story for halo 1-reach but 4 was dumb and i expect 5 to be dumb. I am buying this game for the multiplayer and gameplay of the single player.
I think 343's handling of the halo story has been childish and too self serious for its own good.
The trailers and live action stuff for this one have already been stupid.
Would Microsoft do anything to someone playing this game before the release date? The servers wouldn't even be one yet right? So the campaign would be what people could play early?
Would Microsoft do anything to someone playing this game before the release date? The servers wouldn't even be one yet right? So the campaign would be what people could play early?
Halo 3 was an insult to the characters of the trilogy, including Miranda, Truth, the Gravemind, and even Cortana.I mean 343 killing Sgt. Johnson was an assault on good storytelling so I kinda see where he is coming from. /s
Would Microsoft do anything to someone playing this game before the release date? The servers wouldn't even be one yet right? So the campaign would be what people could play early?
I didn't at first, then I got way into it with Halo 2, but after years of stories going nowhere until the whole thing imploded with Halo 4, I only want to play this one to butt stomp some dudes in outer space. I don't even expect the shooty parts to be good again, I just want to drop it like it's hot ("it" being, obviously, my butt... on some space dude's face).Spoilers: Mister Chief shoots the baddies.
Seriously people play these for the story?
Gold means mass production has started. They need to print and ship the game to every possible location, before release. We are 16 days before release and normally games go gold much earlier.
This is nothing surprising and the same happened to Halo 4, where people stole copies from the manufactory in Mexico.
Real question:
Could a game officially "go gold" after having already been sent to print? And this recent "gone gold" just mean the day 1 patch is also ready, even if the game is already being pressed to discs?
Since installation is required, couldn't Microsoft block access to the game if they chose to? Not sure if this is possible but it would be a great feature for Microsoft to investigate.
I mean 343 killing Sgt. Johnson was an assault on good storytelling so I kinda see where he is coming from.
Well that was Bungie. It was definitely a mistake though. He'd make an amazing SIV alongside chief.
The Halo story spans much further than just the games. Believe it or not the universe is filled with rich backstories and intriguing plotlines. Grab a book and give it a read before you label it mediocre.
Fair enough, the novels are hit and miss but some of them are definitely quality.I am an avid reader and I enjoy good science fiction. I have zero interest in reading the novelization of a video game, simply because I would assume that it would be terrible.
Johnson was already a Spartan 1, though.
I'm not saying your opinion is invalid, but the way you handled this whole thing is a mess. First you go "Who gives a fuck about the story?" and then "But yeah, I understand why people would be pissed." If you can understand the latter, why would you make the former comment in this thread, which was made to inform people of possible leaks.A post expressing an opinion and yet spoiling nothing...
Anyway, I guess I am done with this thread. I genuinely hope you all enjoy Halo 5. I do enjoy the Halo games, but not for the story.
How the hell does Halo get away with a T
No idea. I'm going dark till the 27th!
It's purple/blue blood. ESRB is spacist against aliens.How the hell does Halo get away with a T
This sounds slightly patronizing. I'm also an avid reader of science fiction and horror genres and I still appreciate the Halo novels. Whether or not the writing itself is award worthy is irrelevant. The universe is filled with interesting stories and the books do a great job at fleshing out the lore.I am an avid reader and I enjoy good science fiction. I have zero interest in reading the novelization of a video game, simply because I would assume that it would be terrible.
I assume there are people that really enjoy Halo novels, because I understand not everyone shares my taste in fiction. I'm completely fine with that.
Ready to hop on this. Final prediction: Guy on cover looking at Master Chief is a body double.