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Halo: Master Chief Collection Master Thread | This is it, baby. Hold me.
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How is having 1 game better than 4? Not to mention that Halo 3 is already free, CEA is already "polished" so it's not like that was a lot of work to get in there, and Halo 4 is the newest game and requires the least amount of change.
The question is, why wouldn't they do this as opposed a halo 2 rerelease?
FOV in H2/H3 was a bit limited for my tastes, but still fully playable. Most console shooters could suffer to have a bit higher FOV across the board.
Unfortunately if the game wasn't designed for higher FOVs then it might break things if it is changed.
Edit: Wait, are we complaining about there being too much content in our HD remasters? Seriously?
Says the compilation is desperation...
But a standalone Halo 2 is sufficient...
There you have it folks. One game is better than four!
squidhands
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cocaine suppositories, that's gotta be it.
Destiny?, give me a fucking break. I'd take this package over that game and any other game we know about.
Destiny lol
This is this generations equivalent to the Orange Box but no...you'd me content with paying the same amount of cash for just one game?? WHAT?? WHY?!
That's enough GAF for me for today. Good day sir!
Twilight Gap
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They're putting the entire MC story on one console on one disc - all with original features intact - for the price of one game. On top of new bells and whistles that were also added, they're using the opportunity to prelude future entries in the franchise and fine tune its mechanics. Damage control? Perhaps, but a very convenient one from both business and relations perspectives. This is also the best time to win back old fans, introduce new ones to "classic" Halo, and move units before the next title. That makes it one of the smartest - and most necessary - instances of fanservice I've seen in the industry, and it may just change the way all HD collections are done.
I'd agree that more time with H2A for more remastered maps would be a good thing, but it hardly undermines the value of the package. In fact, Halo 2 alone would diminish it.
Graphics don't matter, only gameplay.
However, resolution and fps are not pretty graphics, they affect gameplay.
User 73706
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Playing Halo 3.
Eh. Never really had a problem with Halo 3's FOV.
squidhands
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radar, brah.Playing Halo 3.
PanicFreak
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I also hate getting more for my money. 343 give my money back. I have seen the light.
Altered Juice
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User 73706
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Ken Masters
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So it includes the Halo remake or the xbox version?
The Anniversary version.
Both. But MP is only Halo CE original.
Twilight Gap
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Eh, it's possible they could be trolling, but it's also entirely possible that monome doesn't see the point. To some people, "four old games" doesn't exactly scream "system seller", and I don't fault them for that.
The fact that it's so popular and widely received though is a testament to not only how well the package was presented, but also how influential the games were (and still are) in the first place.
fucking dawt.
And really, I'd love to still be playing H3 if there was any sort of population, but there isn't. Now that this is coming out AND I can use my shiny new console - I might be playing H3 pretty regularly again.
The remake, I believe, upressed. But the remake had the toggle to make it look like the OG Xbox version.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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And deny me the Halo CE Pistol on dedicated servers, 1080p, running at 60fps??
You believe this guy?!
-unpuffs chest- Shit almost got real in here.
it didn't "make it look like" it. It was two versions running on top of each other. This will have the same. Best of both worlds. Your choice.
He doesn't see the point of easily the best value game package ever put on disk?, 4 of the best FPS campaigns ever, all with improved graphics at 1080p/60fps, the Halo 5 beta, 100 multiplayer maps, multiplayer maps that contain some of the most loved maps ever in FPS history. All for $60.
Even if you hated Halo, you would have to be a fool to not admit what a brilliant package this is.
Twilight Gap
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True. Maybe I was just playing devil's advocate. Really though, the part that confused me the most was the comparison to Destiny. My opinion of that game has picked up considerably lately, but I wouldn't compare it to Halo as far as what each game offers. I do think there are universal [balance] queues in Halo and other similar shooters that the industry should see more of, but they're ultimately two completely different experiences and packages.
Emperor Bohe
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what the fuck
divinedbullet
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Yeah this is what's going to get me to buy an Xbox One. The value is incredible and the nostalgia factor is off the charts. Regardless of whether or not this is a Hail Mary by Microsoft I'm sold. They put you and I the gamer ahead of greed and that's something I can get behind.
the anime man
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Aw, recon control scheme is gone? 
I'm hoping that there'll be a control scheme with RB as the reload button.
I'm hoping that there'll be a control scheme with RB as the reload button.Gabotron ES
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What's wrong with them has relatively little to do with graphical aging. Halo 3 Hood looked just as appalling on release as he does now.
ElRenoRaven
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Seriously? Seriously?
I love Destiny but come the fuck on with that shit. It's not some grand conspiracy. In this case they're doing what the fans want which is giving us all 4 games on one console with their multiplayers intact. It hasn't a damn thing to do with Destiny.
The nerve of some people.
TheSlySoul
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Collection looks awesome, will have to wait till 2015/16 to play it (need a system to play it on first). Hopefully the community is not dead by then.
Not_A-Cop_Maybe
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Haha.
Brilliant.
ElRenoRaven
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Well they certainly picked accurately on that one.
This is the most nonsense post I think I have ever read. "They gave us too much, 343 are showing off" haha, oh wow.
rokkerkory
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this is amazings
ElRenoRaven
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It really is. I mean I've had my issues with how you guys handled Halo 4. Don't get me wrong but damn an accusation like he made is just beyond insane. No company in their right mind would go oh this other company who used to make our series is making a new game. Quick throw out a compilation of all their old games to combat that.
Just ignore him, this forum is littered with fanboy warz shite. You would have to be a rival fanboy to say anything against this package, even if you hated Halo.
CloudyTuba
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So OXM posted that a Microsoft rep told them that all Halo 1 PC maps would be in the Anniversary pack, Infinity included.
But Frankie has previously said otherwise.
WHY ARE YOU PLAYING WITH MY HEART?
But Frankie has previously said otherwise.
WHY ARE YOU PLAYING WITH MY HEART?
Sadly there will always be those people, what you guys are doing with this is awesome, I don't think any sane person can really complain about this package.
You know despite how silly it is, I would think it must be at least a little entertaining to see people make up a dramatic conspiracy behind your every action.
Pretty sure 343 is run by aliens guys.
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