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Killer Instinct Arbiter
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MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Sticky grenades are dope
#NotAllGAF
Glorified G
Member
Pretty surprised by the responses here. I would have been really interested how they would fit master chief in this game and would get a lot buzz from casual fighting fans while I couldn't care less about playing an enemy from Halo. To each their own I guess.
Hisako is the best Waifu would tap her any day.
Have you played Halo?
It's the thing to do.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
The trailer is great, but you can't exactly blame fans for being at least a little disappointed it's not Keith David.
Muskieratboi
Member
So, KI Arby isn't our Arby, but all Arbys?
Glorified G
Member
Shooting covenant elites? I believe so. And they all look the same too me.
Zomba13
Member
That's racist.
sixteen-bit
Member
Bring back Mick Gordon
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Arbiter is one of the main characters in the series. You play as him through half of Halo 2, he accompanies you throughout almost the entirety of Halo 3 as a major protagonist and ally, and he plays a huge role throughout Halo 5.
psychotron
Member
Trailer was fantastic. Brought down only by a lack of Keith David.
Cyber Caesar
Member
Amazing Job. He looks fun to play.
i mean, only if you expected Iron Galaxy to throw up some Kieth David money.
Killer Instinct is great, but its not exactly Halo status in terms of budget.
Until it is, I heard this VA placed first in a kieth david sound alike contest, which Keith David was in and only placed third.
Kieth David.
Edit : What a great sounding name.
Actually we have thousands.
Glorified G
Member
I bought a HORI Real Arcade Pro Hayabusa for the Xbox One just for KI and will be eventually getting season 3 so this is not a subtle troll attempt on the game. It's one of my favorites released so far this gen. I just personally preferred if they went from the Halo universe, they would have gotten Master Chief.
I don't think this is a bad choice either, and I don't want to derail the thread going on about my personal preferences on what should be included.
I don't think this is a bad choice either, and I don't want to derail the thread going on about my personal preferences on what should be included.
Garrett 2U
Member
I am hyped to play some Killer Instinct now!
Delt31
Member
I agree that on the surface he would fit but the character comes with so much else b/c of his history that it overshadows the game he's in. KI is a great franchise and doesn't need to cash it in like this. It actually devalues a great game imo.
How is it?
I personally am more excited than ever to play as Arbiter. And its not like I play Killer Instinct for its story or lore although what they do put in there is greatly appreciated.
It's not.
No Keith David?
But the actor on display here (Is it Kevin Michael Richardson?) still sounds great on his own, and has similar gravitas to his voice.
I like how he pulled out his Rifle for the air juggling, and the sticky grenade seems to be less of a damage dealer, and more of a stun / pace control ability. He should have great range with all those Plasma blade normals. Looking very good so far, can't wait to find out his in-depth traits.
I mean... that's like calling Sheredder "some bad guy" in Ninja Turtles, or thinking Vergil is just a random boss fight in Devil May Cry.
He's not just "an enemy", he's a character that rivals the Master Chief in importance to the franchise. One of the first things people said when the new Glacius design was revealed for 2013 KI was "Hey, he looks like a Halo Elite! LET'S GET ARBITER HERE TOO!"
The fact they went with a popular character that fits, and not just a popular character for the sake of the name, simply raises respect levels. I'm not the biggest Halo fan, but I've always wanted to do more with a Plasma blade than a few swipes and that victory uppercut. And getting that iconic Halo-chanting into a fighting game's music is also much appreciated.
But the actor on display here (Is it Kevin Michael Richardson?) still sounds great on his own, and has similar gravitas to his voice.
I like how he pulled out his Rifle for the air juggling, and the sticky grenade seems to be less of a damage dealer, and more of a stun / pace control ability. He should have great range with all those Plasma blade normals. Looking very good so far, can't wait to find out his in-depth traits.
I mean... that's like calling Sheredder "some bad guy" in Ninja Turtles, or thinking Vergil is just a random boss fight in Devil May Cry.
He's not just "an enemy", he's a character that rivals the Master Chief in importance to the franchise. One of the first things people said when the new Glacius design was revealed for 2013 KI was "Hey, he looks like a Halo Elite! LET'S GET ARBITER HERE TOO!"
The fact they went with a popular character that fits, and not just a popular character for the sake of the name, simply raises respect levels. I'm not the biggest Halo fan, but I've always wanted to do more with a Plasma blade than a few swipes and that victory uppercut. And getting that iconic Halo-chanting into a fighting game's music is also much appreciated.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Looks cool. Shame about Keith, but oh well I guess.
RandomExpletive
Member
Looks great, would kill for Keith BUUUUUUUUUT at least we got Arby in there.
That carbine juggle was hot
That carbine juggle was hot
Take those thousands, throw them in trash and then pin a picture of Keith David on your whiteboard.
Glorified G
Member
Pretty good. Doesn't have the Sanwa parts that traditional high end sticks but I did my research before hand and read the kuro buttons are just as good and I don't feel quality difference.
Would it be something that you'd recommend to someone new to arcade sticks?
Rabid Dwarf 76
Member
I have one as well and love it. Great stick!
It's not schedule, it's a different character, crafted for KI specifically, incorporating aspects of multiple elites/arbiters, just like the DOA4 Spartan.
You racist!
Please don't tell me that...but I guess then it's easier to unite a more vague archetype story with ki than the arbiter we know
That may be what's written in the Halo and KI wikis but we all know it's really Thel.
It's consistent with DoA4 Nicole. Actual characters stay in the first person shooters. Anyone in other games is a character specifically justified to exist in said game.
We've also had another Arbiter in games already, for Halo Wars, and this voice sounds like the midpoint between Thel and Warsbiter.
Glorified G
Member
I'm not a stick aficionado but from using it I think it is a good choice. Especially on Xbox One since it's really the only option besides the KI Mad Catz stick that is out of production and goes for three times as much. I guess you can get a PS3/PS4 stick where you will have more options and a cronusmax adapter. I didn't get an adapter for my other sticks because I heard some mixed things about cronusmax and titan one, plus I just wanted something where I could plug in my Xbox One and know it will work.