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Halo 5 Review Thread
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WordsintheWater
Member
So freaking disappointed I read that, was gonna pick up and play the game tomorrow, knew virtually nothing about the campaign, seriously wtf. I got to it before the poster covered it up.
I don't get how people are disappointed with the metascore, it will probably end up being the best reviewed shooter of the year. Actually, Black Ops 3 is looking pretty sweet so it might be close. I reckon Battlefront will get criticized heavily for lack of content.
Actually TTK is now at 85 on metacritic :L
Actually TTK is now at 85 on metacritic :L
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
From a gameplay perspective it's definitely a great halo campaign, I also thought the story wasn't bad, but I'm really forgiving when it comes to stories in video games.
People didn't like it in Halo 2, so it's not surprising people didn't like it here.
The game's MP will probably meet the same fate as Halo 4's, unfortunately. But that's just my opinion.
hammertomb
Banned
i saw it too. Didn't expect to see spoilers in the review thread.
it's pretty much exactly what it needed to be. anything people could have realistically expected, that's what it is. Except the multiplayer is better this time than 4. Sounds good to me !
DOWN
Banned
At this point I think we all disappointingly know that Halo is unlikely to ever win another major Game of the Year award because it doesn't even have a likelihood to be a strong contender if it is in the running at all, and that's disappointing.
I hope 6 hits a stunning campaign note as they send Master Chief off for good.
I hope 6 hits a stunning campaign note as they send Master Chief off for good.
DontBeThatGuy
Member
I put $60 down for the multiplayer, and I don't need any game reviewer to tell me anything about that, so while campaign disappointments aren't great to hear, it doesn't really matter much at all me in the long run)a
It's not very complex, but it's very focused and everything is well-integrated into how the narrative flows. Silent Cartographer and onward is easily one of the most driven uses of a one-day cycle I've ever seen.
The argument that it's bad because you know the ending is a very odd reduction of what the narrative is doing.
I have my qualms with Reach's storytelling, but that's got nothing to do with it.
345triangle
Member
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/26/9614274/halo-5-review
i think the campaign is great in terms of level design and action, not great in terms of story.
i think the campaign is great in terms of level design and action, not great in terms of story.
Remember when Halo: MCC got a load of positive reviews before the respective publications had even tried public multiplayer?
I assume Halo 5 multiplayer functions as advertised, but I wouldn't publish a review based on that assumption.
I wonder what it will take for reviewers to not see embargoes as deadlines.
I assume Halo 5 multiplayer functions as advertised, but I wouldn't publish a review based on that assumption.
I wonder what it will take for reviewers to not see embargoes as deadlines.
But is it the most Halo that Halo has been Halo?
83 now. Damn. Still a bit to go, but I thought this would be the second highest reviewed Halo game... it's on track to be the worst reviewed Main Halo game... Somehow worse than Halo 4.
I'm going to have to eat some crow.
That doesn't mean it's worse than Halo 4. Reviewers have been noticeably harder on games this gen. Just compare the Metacritic of AC3 to ACU. Both utterly broken at launch but only one was actually docked points for it. I've never played Halo but I can't imagine Halo 5 being worse than Halo 4 (fan reception).
jfoul
Member
Same, I should have known somebody was going to do this shit.
jmaine_ph
Member
This. Especially since I think the MP looks great.
Is the 6-7 hour campaign true? Because damn, that's short. And then the ending feels like it's been cut for sequel bait as well?
Looks like a great game if you're in it for the multiplayer (which I appreciate many are), but the single player sounds like a mess. How long has the game been in development for?
Looks like a great game if you're in it for the multiplayer (which I appreciate many are), but the single player sounds like a mess. How long has the game been in development for?
Gears 4 is next year.
But yeah, it seems like this is "Halo 2: Part 2". Everyone seems to love the multiplayer but the campaign is love or hate.
It's a good thing that reviewers aren't giving out nines like cheap candy (a la last gen).
Stilton Disco
Member
As a burnt out Halo fan that completely lost interest after 4, it's reviewing about as well as I expected it to.
A really solidly good game, probably better than 4, but with too many missteps to truly revitalise the series or be the XO's killer app.
I think fans here just got a bit too caught up on the hype train, certainly compared to most everywhere else I've seen.
I think it'll settle in the low 80's overall, if not bang in. Shame, as I know that'd be disappointing for some, and even put a few people off buying it.
A really solidly good game, probably better than 4, but with too many missteps to truly revitalise the series or be the XO's killer app.
I think fans here just got a bit too caught up on the hype train, certainly compared to most everywhere else I've seen.
I think it'll settle in the low 80's overall, if not bang in. Shame, as I know that'd be disappointing for some, and even put a few people off buying it.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Is this the Snake -> Raiden effect with Chief and Locke?
I really hope the ending isn't as abrupt and dumb as Halo 2's. Scores look good, but the campaign comments are more negative than positive, which is interesting. Maybe Legendary has a better ending
The ending has backing and implications to the last game in this trilogy. Not just... let's finish the fight. Its hard to talk about without spoiling it.
Arby 'n' the Chief
Member
my thoughts exactly
http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/halo-5-guardians
http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/halo-4
halo 5 is obviously the better game smh, that destructoid review really brought things down
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not all of the reviews are in so things can change
Yeah, you replayed them. I don't think you're taking into account the feelings as the time. That's what is most important. It's old hat now and, while I still feel they hold up, the impact is no longer there.
The Flood was a genuine surprise for many of us and the inclusion of The Arbiter was amazing (for me at least). There was a genuine buzz around the story when those games were released.
Bloodborne Witcher 3 and mgs5 all got showered in 10s this year.
Reviewers haven't changed.
Amazing? lol
Neither of them are on Halo 3's level. Especially not ODST which felt undercooked.
ElephantShell
Banned
Neither IGN nor Gamespot have a number on their reviews yet.
The guy reviewing the game for Gamespot talked a bit about it on the Lobby last week and sounded pretty high on it.
Wouldn't be surprised if both IGN and Gamespot dropped a 9+ on this thing and boosted it's metascore a bit.
The guy reviewing the game for Gamespot talked a bit about it on the Lobby last week and sounded pretty high on it.
Wouldn't be surprised if both IGN and Gamespot dropped a 9+ on this thing and boosted it's metascore a bit.
People complained about playing the Arbiter for half a game. Playing Lock for a majority of the game is a complaint 343 should've seen coming.
It's the Most Graphics Halo.
WordsintheWater
Member
I was just about to shut the computer off too, I mean within 3 pages of the review thread something was spoiled. It's not hard not to write shit like that, I don't get it, there's a spoiler thread that can be used for that stuff.
Here's hoping.
Bioshocker
Member
Wow, I'm getting really hyped for this one. A year ago I couldn't care about Halo 5, but I think these past 12 months have offered a lot of info, and it's all been positive news.
Really looking forward to this tomorrow.
Really looking forward to this tomorrow.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Flood I give you but 2 I never cared for story wise and I did not like being Arbiter or that angle.
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
This is probably my fault for looking for a great campaign in Halo, but I've always been a single player guy first, and the word of a mediocre campaign kinda disappoints me.
Ah, oh well. I'll still play it and hopefully get something out of it.
Ah, oh well. I'll still play it and hopefully get something out of it.
spootime
Member
"verticality" seems like a meaningless buzzword to be honest
ZeezbruhTV
Member
Reviewers are AWFUL at Halo, so their opinions are meaningless to me...Getting solid scores
DarthWalden
Banned
I'm not going to have a meltdown over this.
That's actually why I expected the 95+. This is Xbox's first "Big" exclusive game to come out in 3 year. Probably won't be another game that'll have the hype Halo 5 had until Halo 6. So I was expecting reviewers would give out the 9 and 10s like candy, just based off Hype alone.
Guess it's a good thing that reviewers are more reserved now though, like you said.
Meh im not to bent out of shape about it... There seems to be a different scale that reviewers are using this generation so it doesn't make sense to compare review scores from a last gen game to today.
Like it or not, I feel like reviewers are more jaded this generation and willing to point out and dock points for any minor slight in a game. In this case is happens to be the divisive story, lack of character development, lacklustre coop AI, and repetitive boss battles that dock the entire game. From what I gather the campaign as a whole is still an Incredibly fun experience marred by these issues.
Either way there us tons of praise for both the arena and warzone modes in the multiplayer and I've seen several reviewers on twitter call it the best multiplayer in the series so if you are into that then you should be pleased.
aspiegamer
Member
At this point I think we should be more surprised when a AAA title doesn't end up in the 75-85 range.
bananafactory
Banned
Those games were exceptional which is why they got those scores. Reviewers are absolutely more critical and reserved with scores than they were even 5 years ago
MGSV, Witcher, Bloodborne etc.
The campaign levels we have seen actually show a decent amount of it. I agree that it is a buzzword, but we've seen it in action, especially in Swords of Sanghelios.
Milly Osworth
Member
Halo has story standards? The story was always hilarious.
Not even close.
I loved the Raiden swap in MGS2, but the reason I believe it was so hated stems from the fact that it was a surprise. Nobody knew about it prior to launch, really. It was completely hidden from pre-release materials.
The surprise element is what really sold me on it initially. It was just so unexpected.
With Halo 5, there isn't any surprise element. Everyone knew that both characters would be in the game.