11-06-2012, 12:47 PM
^^^Halo4^^^
Played through most of campaign last night/this morning. Seems like 343 was able to pick up where Bungie left off without any problem. The game is prettier and the AI feels significantly better. Quite a few moments where I just wanted to look around. Overall I'd say it's a success and a mild improvement over Reach. The cutscenes and dialogue are better and feel more natural, except for one character who is a little overdone. I'll be finishing the campaign and cracking open multiplayer tonight.
Likes
-Prometheans are a lot more fun (and difficult) to fight.
-Graphical upgrade and the environment design are top notch. There are places where you want to stare at the wide vistas and alien architecture
-Storyline is more sci-fi
-The new power weapons are really fun to use, and they're plentiful so you get to use them a lot more than is typical for a Halo campaign
-Having sprint as a built in trait makes the action faster and gives you more options in a fight
-The military dialogue sounds more authentic and less cheesy
Dislikes
-Storyline is a bit unintelligible if you don't know any of the fiction outside of the games. Even if you do it's not 100% clear what's going on.
-Armor abilities are toned down (at least in campaign). Stuff like the jetpack isn't as much fun to use anymore. Some of the new ones are cool though.
-The Banshee is neutered
Played through most of campaign last night/this morning. Seems like 343 was able to pick up where Bungie left off without any problem. The game is prettier and the AI feels significantly better. Quite a few moments where I just wanted to look around. Overall I'd say it's a success and a mild improvement over Reach. The cutscenes and dialogue are better and feel more natural, except for one character who is a little overdone. I'll be finishing the campaign and cracking open multiplayer tonight.
Likes
-Prometheans are a lot more fun (and difficult) to fight.
-Graphical upgrade and the environment design are top notch. There are places where you want to stare at the wide vistas and alien architecture
-Storyline is more sci-fi
-The new power weapons are really fun to use, and they're plentiful so you get to use them a lot more than is typical for a Halo campaign
-Having sprint as a built in trait makes the action faster and gives you more options in a fight
-The military dialogue sounds more authentic and less cheesy
Dislikes
-Storyline is a bit unintelligible if you don't know any of the fiction outside of the games. Even if you do it's not 100% clear what's going on.
-Armor abilities are toned down (at least in campaign). Stuff like the jetpack isn't as much fun to use anymore. Some of the new ones are cool though.
-The Banshee is neutered
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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