Summary Man
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Looks like Halo 4 has grenade indicators (similar to Call of Duty). In the Campaign demo, one appears on the HUD after the enemy throws Chief's plasma grenade back.
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[MS-Conf] The Halo 4 E3 Campaign Reveal
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The thing is what they're doing is actually making the game work more like the fiction. So yes in comparison to previous Halo games it is something very new and it's something that I can see people comparing to Crysis.
For one it doesn't look anything like previous Halo games. From an artistic or technical standpoint. The scale and lighting alone show that. There are scripted elements directly in the game that were never a big 'thing' in past Halo games. On top of that there are new enemies and weapons which showcased different behaviors and functions. As well as a new audio direction which carries an intensity and flare of it's own.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I saw a lot of potential for Halo 4 to be great. The gameplay itself was pretty boring, actually. Lacking in challenge, all those little "cinematic" moments that take control from you. I'm sure it's better on Heroic, but the demo itself was kinda meh.
This looks absolutely amazing. I'm not hardcore Halo fan, either - I liked Halo: ODST and Reach, the rest were crappy and I haven't really engaged with multiplayer, but this looks awesome. Absolutely amazing graphics - who knew that the 360 had this left in it? - gorgeous art direction, and a total Metroid Prime vibe with those creative, teleporting robotic enemies.
So keen for this, I hope the single player turns out to be as fantastic as it's all looking.
^ Yes!
So keen for this, I hope the single player turns out to be as fantastic as it's all looking.
^ Yes!
HigherLevel
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I think it's scripted because it's a demo. Halo 2's E3 03 demo was exactly the same.
MaritalWheat
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Yeah, I'm getting a 360 again. Oh lawd that was beautiful. Feels like it's going to be an adventure again, Halo 1 status--thank god, the whole defending Earth (and Reach is pretty earth-y damnit) thing was getting pretty old.
fabricated backlash
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The vistas and skyboxes in this game are something else. With the Southpark game, this is the absolute Highlight of the MS conference for me. Can't wait.
Silly.Mikey
Banned
It looks amazing visually, but yes i agree that it lacked in challenge. Thats exactly what im saying.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
Halo 2's E3 demo was not the actual game...completely scrapped that build. haha
I don't mind the scriptedness so much, just hope there isn't too much of it.
See, that wasn't hard
Thanks for the explanations and I apologise for my uninformed posting
EternalDarko
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It's looking great, but it also looks a hell of a lot like Metroid Prime. I mean, even the creatures and the visor reminds me of Prime.
Not a bad thing, they were amazing games and i'm sure this will be fantastic...
Not a bad thing, they were amazing games and i'm sure this will be fantastic...
He is doing Spartan Ops.
The lead designer for campaign is Jesse Snyder (Cod: Big Red & Creator of Zombies).
It's been a while since I've read Cryptum, so I don't quite recall the specifics on how
, but based on the end of the trailer and how it basically confirmed the Didact will show up at some point in the game and how a piece of Halo 4 concept art is titled 'Cryptum', I have a feeling the Chief will awaken the Didact as I don't think the Didact could still otherwise be alive for 100,000 years.
Fuckin' HYPED.
Chakas, Riser, and Bornstellar opened the Didact's Cryptum
Fuckin' HYPED.
Discotheque
Banned
Looks great.
AltogetherAndrews
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Yum yum
Salvor.Hardin
Banned
So is this still sandbox Halo or is it meant to be a more linear game? I imagine that's how they're able to attain the visual excellence they have.
clifftrapremover
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Crazy Cortana looked soo good. It'll add a little emotional depth to the campaign which I'm looking forward to.
Trickster
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Thought the same thing. Teleporting, the shield, grendage bouncing drone. And that was just a 1 on 1 battle. Imagine a bigger battle with a couple of those guys, a dozen smaller ones, and several vehicles. Shit gonna be awesome.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
I believe they stated that there will be more sandbox elements than any other halo game. Forget if they were talking about campaign though.
The English Conquistador
Member
People are excited here because they liked what they saw from the demo/trailer. Their opinion differs from yours. That's not very hard to understand.
PopcornMegaphone
Banned
I'm seriously pumped about the demo. It seems like they are making some cool changes while staying true to the franchise. Kudos to 343i!
I doubt they'll do anything other than a sandbox Halo
Trickster
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I'll be honest, not a fan of her face and hair. The face looks a bit off, and her hair doesn't look like it's part of the hologram at all.
These 3 gifs posted together really show off the amazing art direction this game has. The contrast of colors and lighting is just stunning. Every other game has the same, boring, bland, uninspired art, but this is just gorgeous. 343 showing its not always about pure raw graphics output, and it's no slouch even in that regard.
AltogetherAndrews
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I can't be the only one who thinks that this looks like Ratchet.
And no, that's not a diss.
And no, that's not a diss.
Trickster
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uh, how?
Game looked amazing, even better than I expected, where are the people that said this looked like Halo 3? =p
Was also really surprised they showed off the new enemy, I figured they would wait until we played it to reveal them.
Although, I have to say, I didn't care for the scripted events that played out a couple times. They weren't really necessary IMO.
Was also really surprised they showed off the new enemy, I figured they would wait until we played it to reveal them.
Although, I have to say, I didn't care for the scripted events that played out a couple times. They weren't really necessary IMO.
AltogetherAndrews
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That, uh, thing that he fights, complete with a shield and hovering sidekick. Environment. Colors. It feels like Ratchet.
I'm sure they'll stay away as they don't enjoy eating crow.
There was a bit in the score which I thought was Ratchet-esque; it was sort of zany and upbeat. Maybe the enemies look slightly Ratchety. Otherwise, nah, don't see it.
Still waiting for Halo 3.5 to make a cameo.
Syphon Filter
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looks uninspired compared to bungie's work.
Ajemsuhgao
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So this is what Halo 3.5 looks like.
I'm a fan of bungie's Halo games, but I can't agree.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Lol. That really was a terrible show. Msoft are clearly getting ready for next gen while positioning the 360 to continue to be a inexpensive media option for the living room.
H4 is the only thing Ill probably play on my 360 this year but doesn't matter since it looks like GOTY.
Dreams-Visions
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I'm a big fan of Bungie but this looks very good.
Trickster
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Haven't played rachet, so can't really comment on enemy design. But the the colors are very halo imo.