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Last time I was in matchmaking not even close to 300K playing H4

Agree 100% 343 did a great job with the remake of CE which gave me high hopes for H4 but after I played it im truly sorry I wasted my money on this game, thankfully H3 is still up and running! All the reviewers are payed off when was the last time you saw an honest review? Kinda hard to score a game honestly when they dump a load of cash on your desk to advertise in your magazine.

I just dont see how anyone could have enjoyed the campaign there were almost no prolonged firefights nor were the enemies in intelligent at all they literally stood there as I made quick work from a safe distance. With prior games you could tell that the AI was responding to your moves. Even in a game as old as H3 I felt it had a better AI. It just felt tossed together for me. The game play just felt forced with go here activate this go there activate that repeat. Not going to get into the ending for those who havent played but what a total disappointment with the final "battle". At that point I felt as if 343 had just stolen $60 from me, as entire play through took maybe 4-5 hours on legendary the last part really hurt the Halo series with MC. Unless Bunige takes control again this is the point that Halo and I part ways as well as Xbox in general as Halo is the only reason I even own a Xbox.

Point one place in the entire game that offers better graphics than reach other than cut scenes? Graphic details are the core part of quality graphics software like rendering water, light or shadows along with specific detail like the dash on the ghost in Reach. Play Valhalla on H3 then on H4 and tell me something doesnt look strange with the graphics in H4. Matchmaking is horrible compared to Reach as far as graphics During actual game play you have to take the time to actual look around to see how weak they actually are, which I do im guessing because I use to be a programmer and appreciate the work involved in high quality graphics. By not offering detailed graphics they clearly rushed this game into production or hoped the average gamer was too dumb to notice. Gaming is not just running through a map as fast as you can, if the game is well put together you are drawn into the story. This is done through sound, graphics, story and game mechanics. I just dont see what happened between CE remake and H4? The music in H4 makes me want to hit mute but in CE the remastered version came off beautifully and really added to the game.

How was H3 not balanced everyone had the same chance to obtain a BR, of course a BR will beat an AR at distance. With H3 it took great foot work along with good BR skills to pull off a 4 shoot kill. So you would rather have better cut scene graphics that you only few for a few minutes out of the entire play through than quality detailed graphics within the actual game? Halo is the flagship game of Xbox letting 343 takeover was a huge mistake. The game just lacked any reason for me to want to replay the game, with lame stages like the Star Wars Death Star run while flying the Pelican. In all the other games excluding ODST the environments changed dramatically as the game progressed not so with H4. I dont dislike 343 as they did a beautiful job with the remake of CE which is why I had really high hopes for H4. As to why they couldnt apply those tools they used to bring CE back to life in H4 I have no idea. Matchmaking just makes zero sense as rank and points are not based on kills anymore. In H4 are handing out rank more so than in Reach. There is little reason to advance past a certain point really. As you rank increased in H3 so did the level of play they took everything that people complained about with Reach and repackaged it minus a great campaign and stamped H4 on it.

Camo is useless now with PV, I love lighting up campers with PV!

343 has failed to deliver better graphics than Reach in actual game play they are not even on par with Reach as far as details. Its these small details that create an overall experience. An example of this is vehicle damage or like I stated driving a ghost and being able to see objects on your dash as you approach them. Or hearing grunts talk back and forth as you get near them......its all these little things that when put together make a truly great game. Simply get in a ghost and have a look for yourself.

Here is a perfect example of total lack of graphics detail. Get on a ghost in Reach and drive it look very close at it, look at the dash as you drive by objects you will notice that they are displayed on the dash. Now do the same in H4 guess what its just a purple screen. Its these small details that make for great graphics which 343 has failed to produce. With all their boasting about new graphic software it has failed to deliver where it actually counts. As I said sure the cut scenes look wonderful but game play isnt about cut scenes Ill agree H4 match making is far better than Reach yes but mainly because it is more balanced, But H3 was balanced perfectly as well.

That kinda defines graphic quality

Come on just look at the graphics in matchmaking you cant tell me something isnt right there? Honestly look at vehicle damage as I said or look really close at objects they lack detail. Sure the cut scenes look great but im talking about actual game play. Look at the textures of objects up close, in Reach and ODST the actual metal plates on ghost, warthogs, wraiths showed scratches along with general wear in great detail.

I have a bad feeling it will become a pay to play deal very soon.

Worst ending ever with run to this platform activate then run to another platform repeat again and again......the whole time im getting ready for the big battle but then well you know the weakest kill in all of Halo.

Agree 100% they had a chance to make this a great game sadly it just didnt happen, I really wish Bungie would have remained in control.

Agree but it would have made for a better feel for the game even if they offered a quick cut scene explaining what happened

Take an honest look at the graphics in the first scene of H3 honestly look around step into the water watch the ripples while you do listen to the audio, look up at the sky through the trees towards the sun. Now compare to the jungle scene in H4. Load up Reach/H3/H4 and look very close at objects look at vehicle damage detail, 343 used much weaker graphics rendering software. Reach had far better graphics without a doubt It is clear they are trying to copy COD with weapon load outs and kill streaks. Now is that a bad thing? Well it depends on if you like COD or classic Halo play.

I just cant get over the last "battle" if you can call it that come on stuck with a grenade the weakest kill in all of Halo and to top it off it was mainly a cut scene. I believe she will be back after 343 deals with the actual player's view on their take of Halo they will have to try and redeem themselves. I want to know what happened while MC was asleep why was covenant attacking again......that a lot can happen line just didnt cut it.

I actually like the kill cam as it shows my mistakes and allows you to improve, if you dont like them just hit X

Not to give anything away but the ending was a joke come on 343. In campaign the AI is nothing like Reach or even H3, I played through on legendary in about 4-5 hours. The knights would just stand there and let you take them out with no problem. In Reach and H3 they would take cover and try to flank you. As far as graphics they look ok at first but get up close and have a look compare piloting a ghost in Reach to H4 really take a look around. You have to be blind to not notice the graphics in matchmaking they just look strange almost flat....load up reach and compare it to H4. The weapon effects do sound better but I prefer the sniper sound in the CE remake far more. One question why does the warthog sound like a lawnmower now? The campaign just feels empty and repetitive....with run here activate that go to that platform which is exactly like the one you were on activate again....then repeat again. This campaign was the worst in the Halo series, I had a better time playing ODST even with all those flash backs. Matchmaking has a totally different feel for me than H3 or even Reach. With H3 it was all skill because each person had the same weapons and the same chance to obtain power weapons. Reach felt unbalanced. Ill give 343 credit with what they did by balancing the AA. If someone is using camo you switch on promethean vision but you glow red while using making you a target. The BR is more or less useless as a DMR will win every time but they make a great combo. Promethean Vision needs to have limited range though as you can own a map using it. It almost feels like im cheating sometimes. Here is my loadout DMR BR Promethean Vision Firepower Awareness

The graphics are beyond weak compared to a game that came out in 2007. The ranking system is a joke im 29 right now and barely played the game. It is just like a blue vs red version of COD. Yes you can spawn right next to your body as I know where the shot came from I can quickly finish off the kill I have done it several times now. The campaign is just generic and poorly put together. Look at the number of people playing I dont think it ever even broke 300K

I have played for a few hours and im up to 25 in matchmaking and at the part in infinity on campaign. First the menu suckswhen compared to Reach or H4, matchmaking is less Halo and more COD now. With weapon loadouts, instant spawns, players can leave or join match it feels exactly like im playing COD. Matchmaking now is just chaotic as there is no learning the other teams strategy or seeing who their strong players are. There is no point because the entire game can change as 1 or 2 people leave and new players enter. Instant spawn needs to go away, I dont know how many times I spawned only to watch my body still falling to the ground and quickly take out the person that killed me. The graphics seem weak as well in matchmaking. Ranking system sucks I can get 25+ kills and only be 50 points above a guy that got 10 kills if that. I can see already rank once again means nothing. As in Reach you can receive awards in matchmaking for just standing there. I do love prometheus vision as it put an end to camping. On to campaign the first part felt like CE with the whole damaged spaceship part thats a little weak 343. Once I started playing I noticed the graphics just were not what I expected at all. Compare H3 and H4 the part where you are in the jungle, look at the water take a few steps and fire some rounds into it. Also look up at the sun through the trees I feel as if H3 pulled it off better. The sound effects feel off or strange in H4 an example would be what they did to the warthog, I use to love driving it now I cant stand it. On the subject what in the hell did they do to the banshee? Try to do a loop or backflip and it looks just stupid. Or that scene with the ghost that has your shields down to gain speed but you are going as slow as can be. They killed the sniper rifle it just sounds strange now. The in game music is horrible compared to CE and H3. Which i dont understand because the CE remake had wonderful sound effects. The in game music is horrible compared to CE and H3. The campaign just doesnt have the same feel as H3 did, I felt immersed in the game with H3 not so much with H4 as I quickly became bored. To me it feels like the quickly tossed a campaign together hoping to make it up on matchmaking. Which by looking at the numbers or lack there of playing I dont think it will happen. I can see it already that Spartan Ops will be a pay to play deal very soon which will be a huge mistake.

I have played for a few hours and im up to 25 in matchmaking and at the part in infinity on campaign. First the menu suckswhen compared to Reach or H4, matchmaking is less Halo and more COD now. With weapon loadouts, instant spawns, players can leave or join match it feels exactly like im playing COD. Matchmaking now is just chaotic as there is no learning the other teams strategy or seeing who their strong players are. There is no point because the entire game can change as 1 or 2 people leave and new players enter. Instant spawn needs to go away, I dont know how many times I spawned only to watch my body still falling to the ground and quickly take out the person that killed me. The graphics seem weak as well in matchmaking. Ranking system sucks I can get 25+ kills and only be 50 points above a guy that got 10 kills if that. I can see already rank once again means nothing. As in Reach you can receive awards in matchmaking for just standing there. On to campaign the first part felt like CE with the whole damaged spaceship part thats a little weak 343. Once I started playing I noticed the graphics just were not what I expected at all. Compare H3 and H4 the part where you are in the jungle, look at the water take a few steps and fire some rounds into it. Also look up at the sun through the trees I feel as if H3 pulled it off better. The sound effects feel off or strange in H4 an example would be what they did to the warthog, I use to love driving it now I cant stand it. On the subject what in the hell did they do to the banshee? Try to do a loop or backflip and it looks just stupid. Or that scene with the ghost that has your shields down to gain speed but you are going as slow as can be. They killed the sniper rifle it just sounds strange now. The in game music is horrible compared to CE and H3. Which i dont understand because the CE remake had wonderful sound effects. The in game music is horrible compared to CE and H3. The campaign just doesnt have the same feel as H3 did, I felt immersed in the game with H3 not so much with H4 as I quickly became bored. To me it feels like the quickly tossed a campaign together hoping to make it up on matchmaking. Which by looking at the numbers or lack there of playing I dont think it will happen. I can see it already that Spartan Ops will be a pay to play deal very soon which will be a huge mistake.

I dont see the need for any AA other than sprint really as they are all kinda useless, Jetpack just makes you a huge target....hologram is easy to spot.....as is AC.....AL is a annoying yes but just step back and take them out.