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Deadly Cyclone · Oct 2, 2012

IGN is doing multiplayer map walkthroughs of the Halo 4 maps every Tuesday and Thursday with Lead Multiplayer Map Designer Kynan Pearson of 343 Industries. I figured I'd go ahead and make a thread in which we can post the new walkthrough every Tuesday and Thursday.

I'll keep the OP updated with each walkthrough as they release.

WEEK 1

TUESDAY: Abandon (new map reveal!)

Waypoint said:
On the remote world of Erebus VII, at the very edge of human-occupied space, an ONI research facility which was once teaming with researchers now lies eerily vacant. Although the hostility of this world had been initially considered by its team leaders, it is tragically clear that a great many ‘things’ had simply not been taken into account.

Gameplay-wise, Abandon plays much like the visual theme: claustrophobic and frantic, with danger lurking around every corner. It is a small map with lots of close quarters fighting; however, mid-range and long-range fights can be found in select locations. If you’re a fan of mid-range engagements, stick to the natural side of the map until you pick up your initial ordnance. Then you can go in, guns blazing.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/10/02/halo-4-abandon-multiplayer-map-walkthrough-with-343i
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7vwD0L0iWs&feature=youtu.be

WEEK 1 BONUS: Flood Mode Walkthrough
http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/10/02...de-walkthrough

THURSDAY: Ragnarock (Valhalla Remake)

*Ragnarock is a remake of the Halo 3 map Valhalla. It's a large map best suited for Big Team Battle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEIB2txWyeo&feature=plcp

WEEK 2

TUESDAY: Adrift
*Adrift is an abandoned mining platform and appears to be good for 4v4 or 5v5 battles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYB-QbaRU1g&feature=plcp

THURSDAY: Complex

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XSSrGfiqHo&feature=youtu.be

WEEK 3

TUESDAY: Meltdown
*Meltdown looks to be a BTB map, but has sections that could possibly be split off for smaller gametypes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2_6L-j26ag&feature=plcp

THURSDAY: Haven

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_bEU4--dSM&feature=plcp

WEEK 4

TUESDAY: Longbow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmFDlSOKo_0&feature=plcp

THURSDAY: EXILE

http://youtu.be/CBwQ3F_Tye4

WEEK 5

TUESDAY: Solace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR9gsOjdWrQ&feature=share&list=PLE196726F02565118

THURSDAY: Vortex

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUkUryrjaCo&feature=plcp

*Thanks to Overdoziz for some of the caps.

Der Flatulator · Oct 2, 2012

What's the bet they'll do them in Alphabetic order? Adrift next up.

Interdasting.

--
10 bucks on this:

Abandon
Adrift
Complex
?
Exile
Haven
?
Longbow
Ragnarok
Solace

Deadly Cyclone · Oct 2, 2012

Alphabetic would make sense.

Wonder If I have enough room in the title for a mod to add the current map...

Gui_PT · Oct 2, 2012

Deadly Cyclone said:
Alphabetic would make sense.

Wonder If I have enough room in the title for a mod to add the current map...

Over posted some nice screens. You should put them in the OP.

kittens · Oct 2, 2012

The build-up to launch is going to be brutal.

watership · Oct 2, 2012

Alphabetical reveals? Also, GOD, IGN's capture equipment/video is terrible.

Azar · Oct 2, 2012

Seeing a screenshot that looks like Backwash evokes an instant "noooo no no no" but the map looks solid for FFA and some objective gametypes.

Deadly Cyclone · Oct 2, 2012

Gui_PT said:
Over posted some nice screens. You should put them in the OP.

Grabbed two. If I am updating this with each one, I don't want it too cluttered. Over had some good shots that show the aesthetic though. Added.

Overdoziz · Oct 2, 2012

Cross-postin' some shitty screengrabs.

Demoncarnotaur · Oct 2, 2012

I love the atmosphere of this map, the environment is stellar. That said, another UNSC themed map? And this one seems to be using the same assets that the Forge demo did...hm..

I really think those are Forge pieces.

Aaron · Oct 2, 2012

Hope the campaign co-op is good. That's been the reason I've bought every Halo game, and only ODST let me down.

Naked Lunch · Oct 2, 2012

I would never spoil the entire game by watching crap like this. You shouldn't either.

faridmon · Oct 2, 2012

Holy shit. The game looks like Metroid Prime. I am not complaining but damn, that is some influence.

GarthVaderUK · Oct 2, 2012

faridmon said:
Holy shit. The game looks like Metroid Prime.

In what way?

enzo_gt · Oct 2, 2012

This wont include Forge maps, right?

Deadly Cyclone · Oct 2, 2012

Aaron said:
Hope the campaign co-op is good. That's been the reason I've bought every Halo game, and only ODST let me down.

You crazy.

Naked Lunch said:
I would never spoil the entire game by watching crap like this. You shouldn't either.

Watching multiplayer map reveals? Why?

Tha Robbertster · Oct 2, 2012

enzo_gt said:
This wont include Forge maps, right?

Nope, 10 MP maps and 3 forge environments.

Overdoziz · Oct 2, 2012

Naked Lunch said:
I would never spoil the entire game by watching crap like this. You shouldn't either.

They're only multiplayer maps.

kittens · Oct 2, 2012

Naked Lunch said:
I would never spoil the entire game by watching crap like this. You shouldn't either.

We are big kids, we can make our own decisions.

SomeOneInaHat · Oct 2, 2012

kittens said:
We are big kids, we can make our own decisions.

But, what would dad say? He could never be proud of such spoiled children.

The map looks amazing. If those do end up being forge peices then bravo Certain Affinity for remaining awesome.

faridmon · Oct 2, 2012

GarthVaderUK said:
In what way?

The forest part. The atmosphere and the whole organic feel. I know that its pretty stretching and its not the only game that does, but it does remind me of that game.

JdFoX187 · Oct 2, 2012

Looks nice, but the video got me to thinking. Have they mentioned objective gametypes like 1-Flag, King of the Hill and Assault returning? One of the podcasts following the GameInformer reveal mentioned they were focusing a lot on improving objective gameplay. Would hate for those to be left out.

789shadow · Oct 2, 2012

I hate how this game comes out in November. Should have been out last month.

base shagohod · Oct 2, 2012

Consistently impressed by how good H4 looks.

Gui_PT · Oct 2, 2012

Naked Lunch said:
I would never spoil the entire game by watching crap like this. You shouldn't either.

It's a multiplayer map walkthrough.

Says so in the title thread, the OP, the video title and it's mentioned in the video too.

SomeOneInaHat · Oct 2, 2012

JdFoX187 said:
Looks nice, but the video got me to thinking. Have they mentioned objective gametypes like 1-Flag, King of the Hill and Assault returning? One of the podcasts following the GameInformer reveal mentioned they were focusing a lot on improving objective gameplay. Would hate for those to be left out.

If one flag and assault were to disappear than any hope of Terminal returning would have been vanquished. I can't have that on my conscious mind.

DeadByDawn · Oct 2, 2012

I like the look of this map. This is one I'm definitely looking forward to playing on.

Overdoziz · Oct 2, 2012

JdFoX187 said:
Looks nice, but the video got me to thinking. Have they mentioned objective gametypes like 1-Flag, King of the Hill and Assault returning? One of the podcasts following the GameInformer reveal mentioned they were focusing a lot on improving objective gameplay. Would hate for those to be left out.

They haven't acknowledged any of those gametypes. It's a bit worrying that when the guy from IGN asked if the map was good for those gametype the 343 employee mentions talks about how great it's for Slayer, Flood (Infection) and Regicide instead of actually responding to the question.

But 343 wouldn't remove them, right?
...right?

WickedCobra03 · Oct 2, 2012

I will wait. I am tempted to look into it, but want to just experience this game fresh. At this point I mostly know there is more orange than purple. I am not sure if I am alright with this decision, but other than that, i know nothing and don't want to.

feel · Oct 2, 2012

Not a Jellyfish · Oct 2, 2012

Hearing people mention Backwash made me hesitant but watching that video didn't.

Map looks to have a good flow and lots of interesting areas to control in the center structure.

cool_dude_2049 · Oct 2, 2012

I am one of the few that loved backwash and hated all the changes that were done to it. I welcome this map.

JaggedSac · Oct 2, 2012

Letters said:

Looks nice.

enzo_gt · Oct 2, 2012

789shadow said:
I hate how this game comes out in November. Should have been out last month.

The later the better for me. Not even done BL2 yet, and still have AC3 to finish as fast as possible. Gonna have to get 'em done or put 'em aside indefinitely when Halo comes out.

TheOddOne · Oct 2, 2012

Fantastic looking map.

Baconsammy · Oct 2, 2012

Naked Lunch said:
I would never spoil the entire game by watching crap like this. You shouldn't either.

Well that explains why you clicked on this thread then. LOL

Ryan_IGN · Oct 2, 2012

They won't be aired in alphabetical order. Abandon airing first is a coincidence.

GhaleonEB · Oct 2, 2012

Flood mode walkthrough, with commentary from MP design lead, on Solace.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/10/02/halo-4-flood-multiplayer-mode-walkthrough

New additions since the Reach Infection mode:

Flood armor skin on infected (we knew this)
Armor abilities can be updated on the back end on a per-playlist basis, which is why the Flood's thruster pack is more effective
Flood with have armor abilities, currently thruster pack, camo and Promethean vision (I think)
"Floodsasination" (not shown)
Mode will check who has spawned as Flood, distribute spawns evenly across players so everyone gets a shot as Alpha Flood
Six maps in the Flood playlist at launch
Dynamic music as the rounds progress

Woorloog · Oct 2, 2012

GhaleonEB said:
Mode will check who has spawned as Flood, distribute spawns evenly across players so everyone gets a shot as Alpha Flood

FUCK YEAH!!! Finally!
Zombies in Halo 3 and Reach sucked if they used random alpha zombie.

Beatiful map by the way, Abandon that is.

TheOddOne · Oct 2, 2012

Lol chievo

Demoncarnotaur · Oct 2, 2012

Screencap from Flood on Solace:

So good, both Solace and the Flood mode makeover.

Overdoziz · Oct 2, 2012

343, redesign the Flood model to make it so it's not smiling at me. Oh, and make it actually look like Flood while you're at it.
Thanks in advance.

Not that I'll be playing the gametype much, it looks like it plays pretty much the same as before.

timetokill · Oct 2, 2012

On first glance I literally thought that was a Metroid Prime 2 Echoes screenshot. Awesome!

watership · Oct 2, 2012

timetokill said:
On first glance I literally thought that was a Metroid Prime 2 Echoes screenshot. Awesome!

Really? I don't see it. Can you or someone else show me a comparison screenshot?

Khezu · Oct 2, 2012

Hope you can use the flood models for anything in forge.

Make some weird ass zombie modes with it.

CitizenCope · Oct 2, 2012

There is one map I'll never be playing as I'm btb only.

Unity2012 · Oct 2, 2012

GhaleonEB said:
Flood mode walkthrough, with commentary from MP design lead, on Solace.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/10/02/halo-4-flood-multiplayer-mode-walkthrough

New additions since the Reach Infection mode:

Flood armor skin on infected (we knew this)
Armor abilities can be updated on the back end on a per-playlist basis, which is why the Flood's thruster pack is more effective
Flood with have armor abilities, currently thruster pack, camo and Promethean vision (I think)
"Floodsasination" (not shown)
Mode will check who has spawned as Flood, distribute spawns evenly across players so everyone gets a shot as Alpha Flood
Six maps in the Flood playlist at launch
Dynamic music as the rounds progress

Fun and Good to know. It will make for a more interesting Flood mode. The new map looks great too!

Do we have info on all 3 Forge maps?

I've seen the map from the first "on stage Demo" but not the other two.

Domino Theory · Oct 2, 2012

Not sure how I feel about this map, to be honest. I'll reserve my final judgment until I've played the map, but I'm kind of afraid.

The map is not only similar in aesthetics to Complex and Solace which means this specific environment is being overused, but there's too many tight corridors like Adrift which means Boltshots, Melees, Hammers, Shotguns, Scattershots, and Swords are going to dominate the gameplay.

Again, I'll wait until I've played a few matches on it, but I'm skeptical for now.

Gui_PT · Oct 2, 2012

Demoncarnotaur said:
Screencap from Flood on Solace:

So good, both Solace and the Flood mode makeover.

He looks so happy

789shadow · Oct 2, 2012

Ryan_IGN said:
They won't be aired in alphabetical order. Abandon airing first is a coincidence.

Thanks.

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