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Halo Infinite Multiplayer is out NOW
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SkylineRKR
Member
Its fun, though I don't like the jumping much but I never did in Halo. Battle Rifle is fairly powerful mid or far ranged. When I picked one up in my second game it went far better.
Looks good even on S. Though I would avoid Quality mode, always go 60fps. ADS unzooming, I have the same issue, perhaps its because getting hit or a bug?
Looks good even on S. Though I would avoid Quality mode, always go 60fps. ADS unzooming, I have the same issue, perhaps its because getting hit or a bug?
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
It seems like 343 have made a great game. The reaction seems almost unanimously positive and the things people have reservations about could well be waved away by acknowledging that 343 are calling this a Beta.
I do hope that they increase progression through the battlepass as vs something like Apex it does feel slow.
But the way they could do is fix the scoring on objective games, and by that, I mean incentivise playing the objective. It's been a problem forever to see people play Slayer no matter what the game type is.
I honestly think they ought to try removing K/D in those games. Or give a giant xp boost for convincingly winning an objective game with individual boosts for scoring / stealing flags, etc. Or just reduce the value of kills on the scoreboard. Something, anything.
This is all of course only a problem when playing with randoms. It makes me a little sad to think of the fun I used to have with Halo, but sadly the guys I used to play with are never on anymore, boo hoo, etc.
I do hope that they increase progression through the battlepass as vs something like Apex it does feel slow.
But the way they could do is fix the scoring on objective games, and by that, I mean incentivise playing the objective. It's been a problem forever to see people play Slayer no matter what the game type is.
I honestly think they ought to try removing K/D in those games. Or give a giant xp boost for convincingly winning an objective game with individual boosts for scoring / stealing flags, etc. Or just reduce the value of kills on the scoreboard. Something, anything.
This is all of course only a problem when playing with randoms. It makes me a little sad to think of the fun I used to have with Halo, but sadly the guys I used to play with are never on anymore, boo hoo, etc.
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DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
I need to improve I’m like 35 percent accuracy on average on console with the pad. Gonna jump on pc after work tonight to see how I do. Loving it so far. Not feeling oddball so need to just play tdm etc.
great job 343.
great job 343.
Banjo64
cumsessed
I hope not. I don’t like how fragmented playlists become in Halo games and in the end it always takes ages to find games in certain match types. I’m happy with how they’ve done it, 3 modes: casual, BTB & ranked with a big mixture of game types in each. They’ve nailed it IMO.
MastAndo
Member
It unzooms (descopes) when you get shot.
Pretty fun game. I was getting stomped initially, but played for a couple of hours and started holding my own. I'm so used to games where ADS is the way to go, it's taking some adjusting to not always do that, especially considering my aim just stinks. I'm not sure there's enough here (as it stands) to keep me playing, but I can see the appeal. Personally, being unable to specify a game mode in quick play and the unfulfilling/slow progression system put a damper on the experience for me. I'll definitely be digging into the campaign though.
bargeparty
Member
There's no way that's true since it doesn't always happen. And if it is true, it's the stupidest thing I've ever heard of.
Max Payne’s Baretta
Banned
Its intentional, how does it make any sense that you'd remain scoped in while someone is firing on you ? Its your teams job to provide cover/distractions for their sniper to work.
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
Makes perfect sense, it's a way of balancing the sniper / BR
Lucifers Beard
Member
Just to confirm, I spend £7.99 and get access to all seasons throughout the games lifetime?
vishnu_raj_c
Neo Member
salva
Member
It's always been like this in Halo
Negotiator101
Member
Beautiful game, plays brilliant 
MastAndo
Member
Pretty sure it's a Halo thing. Other FPS games add flinch when you're getting shot or something similar.
Max Payne’s Baretta
Banned
I know its a halo thing, it arguably should be in some other shooters.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
What? Of course not, that can't be the case can it? Why would all the seasons cost 7.99 when it's a season pass?
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Imagine all the revenue possibilities that microst is creating with this shit.
Selling games to peeps who don't want to sub, selling games on steam, selling game pass subscriptions, then selling cosmetics and season passes etc.
Genius business moves but I'm just here to play lol.
Selling games to peeps who don't want to sub, selling games on steam, selling game pass subscriptions, then selling cosmetics and season passes etc.
Genius business moves but I'm just here to play lol.
Kataploom
Gold Member
Not even that, it doesn’t even show opened, no window, no screen, nothing, it just closes suddenly seconds after I clicked Play on steam, which goes from “Play” to “Stop” to go back to “Play” again, as if I never clicked the button, I saw in the source for hope that Dump test file generates a temp which then gets deleted when the process stops, maybe it has to do with that... It happens in Xbox app version too, tho I can’t see those files to see the sabe behavior, just like steam, no signs of the game booting, it closes itself before that happens... I’d be lucky to see a bsod lol
RPS37
Member
I wanna know how many maps are included in the beta and if they’re adding more on Dec 8.
GHG
Member
No I'm not trolling.
This is an FPS where you can't even see the cosmetics on your character while playing and none of that stuff makes any gameplay difference.
Not every game needs to be a hamster wheel.
Negotiator101
Member
There's 10 now, I think that's enough for the first season.
Elder Legend
Banned
You can say same thing about CoD Warzone and Apex Legends... they're also FPS where you can't see your character and same with Overwatch and Overwatch has some of the best skins.
Also, when your in a vehicle in Halo Infinite you CAN see yourself cause it becomes 3rd person lol.
Also, you see your weapons at all times and Halo Infinite has quite customizable weapons.
People wear cool cosmetics to be seen by others more than wanting to see themselves.
Highly disagree with your opinion man sorry
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CuNi
Member
Cosmetics were always a part of halo MP tho. So it's one step forward and two back.
hahahagga
too much eslim
Member
Yes you can. I carry two different types all the time
jigglet
Banned
Yeah I didn't say 2, I said "more than 2"
EverythingsOverrated
Member
Played only a couple hours so far and I have to say it seems like 343 nailed it.
This gets me pretty hyped for the campaign.
This gets me pretty hyped for the campaign.
bargeparty
Member
I'm not going to discuss this, but you're right. It makes perfect sense given the other stupid shit in the game.
It's obviously a halo thing since no other game is that fucking stupid.
Lukaku's First Touch
Member
I can't be the only one that thinks that 'seasons' are pure cancer.
Lucifers Beard
Member
So far, I’m definitely enjoying the game. It’s fun, graphics are good and it feels like Halo.
That being said, there are some things here I’m not huge on.
The controls need a bit of tinkering with because they don’t feel great to me. MCC feels absolutely solid to me and I didn’t need to change a thing, not sure how I can make Infinite feel similar, any tips would be great!
The maps are gorgeous but some of the game type choices for them are strange, Strongholds on the tech test map is god awful and would be better suited to larger maps. CTF on the more urban of the test maps is great fun though!
Also, is anyone else get a weird shimmering look on the menus on Series X?
That being said, there are some things here I’m not huge on.
The controls need a bit of tinkering with because they don’t feel great to me. MCC feels absolutely solid to me and I didn’t need to change a thing, not sure how I can make Infinite feel similar, any tips would be great!
The maps are gorgeous but some of the game type choices for them are strange, Strongholds on the tech test map is god awful and would be better suited to larger maps. CTF on the more urban of the test maps is great fun though!
Also, is anyone else get a weird shimmering look on the menus on Series X?
Chukhopops
Member
I’m liking it so far but I miss the PVE/PVPVE modes of Halo 5, I hope they are added soon because that’s where I sank most of my time in H5.
The core gameplay is perfect for my taste, people were comparing it to Unreal Tournament and to me it’s a compliment, it certainly is slower paced than most recent MP games.
The best part is that the game has its own identity and doesn’t try to chase trends, I love how different it feels but for sure it won’t be for everyone.
The core gameplay is perfect for my taste, people were comparing it to Unreal Tournament and to me it’s a compliment, it certainly is slower paced than most recent MP games.
The best part is that the game has its own identity and doesn’t try to chase trends, I love how different it feels but for sure it won’t be for everyone.
SoggyBiscuit
Banned
I suppose at least with the way MS are handling passes and progression, it's not quite as FOMO inducing this time around. Though I will say, the levelling of the BP sucks when you can only earn XP through challenges. They should add a standard XP progress also.
Besides, new seasons and new content keep the game feeling a bit more fresh. So why not follow the seasonal model?
YukiOnna
Member
BTB:
- Capture the Flag on Fragmentation, Highpower, Deadlock
- Slayer on Fragmentation, Highpower, Deadlock
- Total Control on Fragmentation, Highpower, Deadlock
- Stockpile on Fragmentation, Highpower, Deadlock
- Capture The Flag on Aquarius, Bazaar, Behemoth
- One Flag CTF on Launch Site
- Oddball on Live Fire, Recharge, Streets
- Slayer on Aquarius, Bazaar, Behemoth, Launch Site, Live Fire, Recharge, Streets
- Strongholds on Live Fire, Recharge, Streets
Love the MP, really brings back Halo 1 memories. I hope they bring back Blood Gulch. I love that it's pure gun skill, no stupid meta loadouts, no perks etc. Just pure gungame, sure you have power weapons and other boosters to pick up but that's limited and fits the arena play.
Well balances multiplayer, love it.
Well balances multiplayer, love it.
Lucifers Beard
Member
I believe it’s around 23gb
RPS37
Member
So 3 BTB and 7 Arena? Aight.
YukiOnna
Member
Total of 10 maps, yeah. I don't see anything about new maps being added in Season 1, but they said they have a bunch of events and content lined up since Season 1 is expanded. Season 2 should definitely have them at least.
How is prestige in COD more progression than unlocking cosmetics? Prestige is just a number in most COD which low and behold give you cosmetic banners or emblems at best. I find that unlocking content is part of the fun of games and if that is slow it's on purpose to sell you shit.
Another example with absolutely grindy progression is GTSport. Takes forever to accumulate Cr. The RNG in it gives me crappy duplicate cars which it then blocks me from selling for anything at all. You can only delete it.
