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Halo 5 Review Thread
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Karak
Member
Same without a shadow of a doubt.
We do this thread for every major new release. It's interesting to see how games are perceived beyond GAF.
What? I loved Halo 3 and 4's stories.
A bunch this year ended up in the 90+ range though.
LegalEagleMike
Member
well, maybe this will be the first halo where I dive straight into multiplayer rather than going through the campaign first.
Isn't it just 3
AHA-Lambda
Member
People are disappointed at the meta score? Come on its halo! It's a very known quantity now (what the 7th game not counting spin offs?) scores are just going to be lower.
This was never going to be in the 90s
This was never going to be in the 90s
It wasn't that long ago in which the yearly/bi-yearly AAA games got a bunch of nines too though.
Those games deserved it and will be showing up in games of the gen lists.
The original game brought in a lot of people because of the story and level design. It had MP, but not online, so the Campaign really had to stand out.
Kwansu Dudes
Member
So I'm guessing it's going to turn out like most trilogies. Thanks for not spoiling anything.
Green Yoshi
Member
I think you guys are missing the point about the 9/10 comparison. A lot of games got 9/10 as an almost default/worth considering score back in 2012 and prior to that.
Nowadays it's much rarer for anything other than the best releases to get it.
That Locke/Chief thing is going to hurt them in the newspaper reviews, who generally give high scores. For example, Expect 5/5 to go to 4/5 just for that reason alone.
Nowadays it's much rarer for anything other than the best releases to get it.
That Locke/Chief thing is going to hurt them in the newspaper reviews, who generally give high scores. For example, Expect 5/5 to go to 4/5 just for that reason alone.
Bloodworth
Member
Our review is up. (Score pending to see how the network holds up.)
Video
http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/53yrzq/halo-5--guardians-review
Text
http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/9r1sko/halo-5--guardians-review
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTA-cylBoJc
Video
http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/53yrzq/halo-5--guardians-review
Text
http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/9r1sko/halo-5--guardians-review
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTA-cylBoJc
GHG
Member
They all follow such a similar formula that they end up reviewing similarly.
She risks are taken and they do something different with an AAA budget it ends up being spectacular (Witcher 3), or failing miserably (the order 1886). Its a risk that few are willing to take, which is understandable.
LinkMaster111
Member
These scores were about what I anticipated. I'm not sure where all of the expectations of 90+ Metacritic scores were coming from given 343's track record.
Great reads from you guys.
you as well, mate! Looking forward to our sexy futures together
That's... very low for a Halo game.
Karak
Member
Absolutely.
The original was pretty cool back when it released, there was a mystery surrounding it that the sci-fi nerd in me found captivating and it made me insanely excited for the sequel. Unfortunately I feel everything after that has been convoluted as hell.
Arby 'n' the Chief
Member
Sure, that's fine and fun. What I don't get are "oh it's 83 right now but I really wanted it to be at least 87 I AM SO DISAPPOINTED!" comments.
DarthWalden
Banned
This is really interesting to me as two of the three of these titles I couldn't even be bothered to beat and the other one I hear isn't any better in that regard (mgs).
The witcher 3 might be the one of my least favorite games I've played this generation.
OdysseusVA
Banned
Some of these reviews read lower than the score given.
M.W.
Member
86 now atm
you'll buy it
Lol, it'll be a solid game. Just having some fun with the numbers
yeah because no game should ever get a ten. really b?
Goes to show the strength of the multiplayer I think.
thekiddfran
Member
Good scores, won't be winning any GOTY awards though
Oh, I see your point now. Reviewers do seem a little harsher nowadays, but not incredibly so.
Especially when the review average will probably be changing every 15-30 minutes today.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Not to compare but if people could find enjoyment out of Destinys campaign, those folks have nothing to worry about with Halo 5.
Kwansu Dudes
Member
I think it's commonplace for major titles to get these types of comments (Halo is in its own stratosphere though).
Truth is there is both. Some missions take place in very open spaces, others guide you along a linear path. Later levels tend to get more linear, and the final is extremely dull imo.
Those people exist? Lmao
jmaine_ph
Member
I don't think anyone actually enjoys Destiny's campaign. It's the RPG/MMO elements of that game that keep it afloat.
drotahorror
Member
Same here. I'll grab the game if it ever goes on sale, but it looks like Divinity wins out for tomorrow.
Dang I totally forgot I had Divinity Original Sin and The Park for tomorrow. Tomorrow is cray.
WordsintheWater
Member
What if I hated Destiny's campaign? I'm not talking about The Taken King
AHA-Lambda
Member
My god the rationale here, trying to compare Halo to the witcher and MGSV XD
SlasherJPC
Banned
I called it the "empire strikes back" of this new Halo trilogy.