sixrocket Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Still my fav console FPS, perhaps the only one I tolerate now. Nothing like fishtailing into an elite with a warthog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomTervo Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 It's got the one most important elements that sets it aside from all the other Halo's, and most other FPS' in general: a good sense of pace. Gameplay pace I mean. You feel slow and methodical- but not restrictively. The guns are weighty and it feels like there's a tangible consequence from firing them. This means you can take in the simulation; you're not constantly looking away and sprinting about, when something badass and cinematic happens, like that first fight on the beach in Cartographer, or a banshee crashing towards you and skidding to a halt feet away; you can take it in and really, fully enjoy it. The Assault Rifle as well, man. That is like the gaming world's equivalent of the Pulse-Rifle from Aliens. Such a seminal, well designed weapon. Satisfying to shoot in all circumstances, just not the same in Halo 3 and Reach because of how fast they are. I remember hating Halo 2 with a passion because it became a fast-paced flimsy piece of crap. None of the fighting or shooting of guns was satisfying, and the fights didn't feel like they had much worth or consequence. Halo 3 was better, but not by much- mostly the level design improved it I think. Halo: Reach is great, but only because it fixes all the game mechanics and imbalances and makes it very fun- but it still doesn't have the heft and style of Halo: CE. (I also played ODST a few months back- that was totally unlike any of the other Halo's. I recommend it if anyone hasn't played it, it's more like Deus Ex or Thief or System Shock, in terms of atmosphere and design. Much more story-driven and interesting level design/journeys.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R__ Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Halo is considered retro now? Fuck, I'm getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Good point. Didn't notice this one before. Moved (I'll probably find there's a Halo:CE thread to merge it into as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewblaha Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 There's already a Halo thread. Also: It's "Halo: Combat Evolved." Not Halo 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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