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Halo Infinite - Campaign Overview (October 25th - 6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CET)
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XXL
Member
Agreed. Weird choice.
True. I feel like it comes down to boss design. If every time the brute runs at you with low health you can melee him dead, there isn't any tension. But if there is only a brief window to execute the melee then there is tension because if you mess it up could mean starting the fight again. In general I don't think it should be easy to defeat brutes in melee range. But I can see where you are coming from, because the whole fun of fighting hunters for example, is not knowing when they are about to drop dead, and killing them just before you are about to get wrecked or run out of ammo.
MOTM
Banned
To each his own I guess.
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Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
digoutyoursoul
Member
Not much of a Halo fan however I enjoyed the beta and watching this. If they can balance the mission structure so it doesn’t feel repetitive in terms of objectives then it could be great.
Nikana
Go Go Neo Rangers!
Not at launch sadly. Coming I think with the first major update in Q1 2022
nemiroff
Gold Member
Huh, it's sometimes remarkable how completely different opinions can be. I've been a huge critic of 343 (their work has been a disaster and have given nothing of value to core Halo campaign fans) and their Halos (and fuck Stinkles btw). But this is clearly a return to form for me. Halo hasn't been more Halo than this in a long time, so I'm finally happy and excited again after all these years.
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Complistic
Member
Kinda loving the mod protection in this thread lol. Wanted to add that whoever's idea to have Jen Taylor do the narration needs a pat on the back. Instant nostalgia.
It was a honeypot for the trolls
Riky
$MSFT
Looks as good as the original trailer now, unbelievable progress in a year.
SEGAvangelist
Member
It's you. The improvements are massive. This game looks so dope.
Chukhopops
Member
CrimsonSquall
Member
Well the VGA’s is in early December so I don’t think it’s bizarre at all for them to have a cutoff like that imo.
VGA’s is also the biggest event in gaming right now so I think ita worth in awards is weighted higher than everything but that’s less relevant to discuss ITT
Will be interested to see where the cards fall for suuuure
RoyalLaFlame
Banned
Man, I'm happy that people are able to enjoy it. If this is what people want then I just accept that this franchise is not for me anymore.
And that's fine. Even my brothers didn't like what they saw. And they're also long time Halo fans.
EDIT. I will wait for more videos and my brothers certainly will play it so they'll tell me (I don't have an Xbox)
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LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Let's be real here and what we should expect from one of Microsoft's premiere IP, it's barely passable and looks ok.
Cross gen or not I'm not going to give the devs grief over that but the visuals are passable and not impressive.
I would expect this to run at 4k120 with little issues. Especially if DLSS is present.
It's on Gamepass so I'm definitely going to play but the real game to look out for is Forza Horizon.
Cross gen or not I'm not going to give the devs grief over that but the visuals are passable and not impressive.
I would expect this to run at 4k120 with little issues. Especially if DLSS is present.
It's on Gamepass so I'm definitely going to play but the real game to look out for is Forza Horizon.
Insane Metal
Member
I've never enjoyed Halo and this still seems to be the case. There's nothing interesting to me in that trailer, even the graphics look so simple.
But the multiplayer looks pretty good.
But the multiplayer looks pretty good.
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
Riky
$MSFT
Exactly, this seems more in the image of the original game than any of the sequels, you get that exploration vibe you got in the original but with expanded options for different gameplay opportunities. Approaching situations with different tactics is going to give a lot of replay value.
Ah well, play it now, and then by Dec your open world fatigue should have worn off.
I just got far cry 6 over the weekend…
Team Andromeda
Member
Looks like the OG Halo but for the next gen, simply cant not wait
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
After the multiplayer, I just know how good this is going to play. I'm so fucking pumped!
I wonder if it can top Dread as my GOTY 2021!
I wonder if it can top Dread as my GOTY 2021!
Halo mixed with Far Cry sounds pretty good to me.Gotta be honest, it looks like they straight up tried to do an amateur version of Far Cry with a Halo theme, this shit looks straight trash. I'm guessing this is console footage too because especially at the beginning you could count the pixels the DRS was so bad. They should not have attempted to put this on XB1 at all it's obviously hamstrung by it. Then again, does this studio even have the direction required to make a good game? Seems like they can't, even with all the resources MS poured into them.
No idea what they did with half a billion $ and thousands of overworked devs but this is some really weak shit. I guess it doesn't matter when you don't have to actually sell it - thanks Gamepass!
RIP in Pepperonis Halo
MiguelItUp
Member
I think it looks great. Especially compared to what we saw previously. I personally don't understand how anyone would think it looks "bad", in terms of gameplay, mechanics, and even graphics. I mean, everyone has their opinion, but I know people just love to hate these days too, lol.
I mean, I feel like the gameplay and mechanics alone are a throwback to the earlier Halo titles that meant a lot to do many people. But with more. Stuff you'd expect with a sequel, unlike what we saw with 4 and 5, IMO.
The graphics, while not incredibly mind blowing, definitely work by today's standards. It already looks better than some modern titles. I feel there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
I was never a huge Halo fan, but I did enjoy some of the games quite a bit with pals. I look forward to doing that here. I think the only concern I may have is the whole open world aspect. I mean, we've done it so many times now. Sure, not in a Halo game, but it can only feel so different. I'm hoping that the vibe hits differently. But I guess we'll see.
Aside from that, I still think it's sad that this isn't launching with co-op. Which has been a Halo staple since its birth.
I think Infinite will do fine. I have a feeling I'll be spending more time in multiplayer than the campaign, but I'll definitely give it a whirl.
I mean, I feel like the gameplay and mechanics alone are a throwback to the earlier Halo titles that meant a lot to do many people. But with more. Stuff you'd expect with a sequel, unlike what we saw with 4 and 5, IMO.
The graphics, while not incredibly mind blowing, definitely work by today's standards. It already looks better than some modern titles. I feel there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
I was never a huge Halo fan, but I did enjoy some of the games quite a bit with pals. I look forward to doing that here. I think the only concern I may have is the whole open world aspect. I mean, we've done it so many times now. Sure, not in a Halo game, but it can only feel so different. I'm hoping that the vibe hits differently. But I guess we'll see.
Aside from that, I still think it's sad that this isn't launching with co-op. Which has been a Halo staple since its birth.
I think Infinite will do fine. I have a feeling I'll be spending more time in multiplayer than the campaign, but I'll definitely give it a whirl.
Elder Legend
Banned
So its Halo Combat Evolved but on Crack. Yes pls.
Flintty
Member
I was watching on a 1080 screen before. Just watched on the 4K TV in the other room and yeah, it's fucking great. It was never gonna be a realistic looking game, but it looks like Halo, has all the particle effects and the open world looks amazing. Gonna have to sort a 4K TV out for the man cave before launch.
jezhumphrey75
Banned
damn you forget how good that trailer was lol
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Texture work and lighting is on point.
spartan30gr
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vaibhavpisal
Member
Yeah. And they were made all the more impactful cause they were surrounded by actually fun sandbox type gameplay.
If your entire game is scripted, such moments loose significance.
MaulerX
Member
Gotta be honest, it looks like they straight up tried to do an amateur version of Far Cry with a Halo theme, this shit looks straight trash. I'm guessing this is console footage too because especially at the beginning you could count the pixels the DRS was so bad. They should not have attempted to put this on XB1 at all it's obviously hamstrung by it. Then again, does this studio even have the direction required to make a good game? Seems like they can't, even with all the resources MS poured into them.
No idea what they did with half a billion $ and thousands of overworked devs but this is some really weak shit. I guess it doesn't matter when you don't have to actually sell it - thanks Gamepass!
RIP in Pepperonis Halo
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Kacho
Member
Quoted for truth. We should expect a lot more from Microsoft’s flagship IP. Being cross gen isn’t an excuse either when FH5 is out there blowing everyone’s socks off. There needs to be a big shakeup for the next Halo game.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
If you play Halo, and enjoy the loop. You will be able to see how this looks like sand box heaven. No game is doing this in a campaign!
I'm going to have to disagree on that one. The original trailer had a world that felt alive. What we have right now looks like half destiny and half halo with a very basic artificial looking environment. It Is better than what we got last year but not as good as the fake trailer they had made to hype folks up for halo.
The more I look at this trailers the worst the game seems to look to me. I probably will watch the trailer 2 more times. The world is very gamey looking, the wildlife is a joke, the one tree type, the lack of planning in the buildings location, and the enemy location or battles designed looks archaic.
I did notice in the trailer that it seems he lost 2 men in that rescue attempt since it was orginally 4 captured but only 2 jumped onto the vehicle.
The biggest problem I'm having with this game is that I keep comparing it to games already out and it seems to look worst when it comes to the open-ish world design. You have the recent far cry, the complex looking ratchet and clank world, and the natural environments of first party playstation games. What exactly does it do that impresses.
Javthusiast
Banned
Looks slightly better, but I don't care will be a freeby in game pass anyway.
Jaguar Victory
Member
You have to remember that this is a game. And it's running at a beautiful 60fps. The in game cut scenes match anything that's out there. I think 343i's graphics team did a great job.
Werewolfgrandma
Banned
This looks like the first Halo I might enjoy, but that doesn't say much for people who liked old Halo. Hopefully they can enjoy as well.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Most people concerned about textures & lighting, but my main concern and hope is that the a.i. is up to classic Halo standards, because the level design looks amazing. Textures be damned, if I'm going to be carving through these forests in a warthog, with two banshees blasting at me between the trees.