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Posted By: KilgoreTrout XL <Mike.Burkett@gmail.com> | Date: 12/1/04 3:25 p.m. |
In Response To: A few deep breaths *SP* (ragereset) I found that the first time through the single player I wasn't enjoying the game I had waited on for so long as much as I thought I would. Maybe it was the heroic difficulty level was too hard, and I wasn't very good at it yet. But what I think did it, at least for the most part, was my need to get to the end of each level to learn each chapter of the story that I had been eagerly anticipating. (as an aside: The story is great- deep, gripping, leaving you dying for more. I suppose I can understand people were disappointed about the cliffhanger, I didin't expect this complaint to be held so universally- Guys- did we bitch at the ending of The Empire Strikes Back? Should we be upset that the end practically guarantees a third installment? I personally thought it was great.) Anyhow, I thought that the single player was much more enjoyable when I was more concerned with just enjoying myself and not the next segment of the story. Running them back with my buddies made it even more fun (You can't beat a bridge run where your friend has the scorpion and you've managed to hijack the wraith.) My first time through Halo wasn't my favorite of the times I did it. Each level grew on you over time (i.e. I now think that The Library is a fantastic level, nothing but kickass flood mayhem, though I sure as hell didn't think that when I first played it.) That being said, it isn't perfect- But it's damned good. Hell, counting in the sick, sick multiplayer that we haven't even scratched the surface of (with more to come) it's one of the better video games I've ever played. But I'm going to reserve my final judgment for a while- Maybe these levels will grow on me like they did the first time. If I'm still going through single player levels with my friends in a year, then it will be the kind of game that Halo was.
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A few deep breaths *SP* | ragereset | 11/30/04 1:19 a.m. |
True, true *NM* *NM* | 7h3_h0ck3y_w1z | 11/30/04 2:10 a.m. |
Re: more post-game carnage report | R.G. | 11/30/04 5:44 a.m. |
Re: more post-game carnage ^^^ *SP* above! ^^^ *NM* | R.G. | 11/30/04 5:50 a.m. |
Re: more post-game carnage report | ragereset | 12/1/04 6:13 a.m. |
Re: more post-game carnage report | Mr Sniggles | 12/1/04 5:39 p.m. |
Re: more post-game carnage report | Blitzwolf | 12/1/04 8:19 p.m. |
*chink* *NM* | rolando | 12/1/04 12:04 p.m. |
Re: more post-game carnage report | Viscily II | 12/1/04 3:41 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Kermit | 11/30/04 6:48 a.m. |
I Only Have a Couple Sentences to Say About This.. | Mintz08 | 11/30/04 7:31 a.m. |
Ditto, both. :) *NM* | Blitzwolf | 12/1/04 8:03 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Ross Mills [subnova] | 11/30/04 8:43 a.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Louis Wu | 11/30/04 10:57 a.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | ragereset | 11/30/04 12:59 p.m. |
Agreed. | MikeMan445 | 11/30/04 6:19 p.m. |
Re: Agreed. | box | 12/1/04 11:58 a.m. |
BULLSEYE! | Siva Wr'k | 12/1/04 1:41 p.m. |
Re: BULLSEYE! | Siva Wr'k | 12/1/04 1:44 p.m. |
Re: BULLSEYE! | Qonas | 12/1/04 10:41 p.m. |
Couldn't have said it better myself *NM* *NM* | box | 12/2/04 10:21 a.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Wado SG | 11/30/04 4:38 p.m. |
Yes, agreed. Too much story in one game to digest *NM* | Siva Wr'k | 12/1/04 1:47 p.m. |
Re: Yes, agreed. Too much story in one game to dig | Qonas | 12/2/04 4:41 p.m. |
Hmm... *SP* | Saint [lpn] | 11/30/04 8:05 p.m. |
EVERYTHING and BETTER | SuddenDark.com | 12/1/04 11:45 a.m. |
Re: EVERYTHING and BETTER | El Bastard | 12/1/04 11:50 a.m. |
Re: EVERYTHING and BETTER | SuddenDark.com | 12/1/04 1:08 p.m. |
Re: EVERYTHING and BETTER | mercury | 12/1/04 4:34 p.m. |
YES, YES, YES! | Blitzwolf | 12/1/04 10:08 p.m. |
Re: Why I think that happened *pseudo-review* *SP* | ThorsHammer | 11/30/04 10:41 p.m. |
Re: Why I think that happened *pseudo-review* *SP* | Sep7imus [subnova] | 12/1/04 9:47 a.m. |
Only on Xbox | ragereset | 12/1/04 1:03 p.m. |
What I felt was missing: | ChiperSoft | 12/1/04 12:46 p.m. |
Extension on that... | axman | 12/1/04 1:07 p.m. |
Bingo. *NM* | Siva Wr'k | 12/1/04 1:52 p.m. |
Re: Extension on that... | box | 12/1/04 8:04 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | FriendlyFire | 12/1/04 8:35 a.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Capain Spark | 12/1/04 10:50 a.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Capo Rip | 12/1/04 6:44 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | TD MasterChief | 12/1/04 11:09 a.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | El Bastard | 12/1/04 11:18 a.m. |
the 'seek not to conquer.." factor...? | Zaknafein | 12/1/04 2:05 p.m. |
Re: the 'seek not to conquer.." factor...? | Sep7imus [subnova] | 12/1/04 2:59 p.m. |
My sentiments exactly. Well said. =D *NM* | Zaknafein | 12/1/04 3:42 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Stuart | 12/1/04 2:25 p.m. |
Remember where in the game you enjoyed it the most | MthdDirector | 12/1/04 2:26 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Viscily II | 12/1/04 4:15 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | 'Nosolee | 12/1/04 5:33 p.m. |
I think, I've figured out what's missing. *SP* | Blitzwolf | 12/1/04 8:43 p.m. |
Re: I think, I've figured out what's missing. *SP* | igniter | 12/1/04 11:17 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Ducain | 12/1/04 10:13 p.m. |
Re: Analog plasma pistol | ragereset | 12/1/04 11:09 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | ThorsHammer | 12/1/04 11:15 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* True! | Ducain | 12/2/04 3:51 p.m. |
I just can't help but point out.... | Konrad | 12/2/04 8:27 p.m. |
Burn. *NM* | Zero Flaw (E Nomini Patri) | 12/2/04 8:35 p.m. |
bad second quote | gspawn | 12/2/04 8:39 p.m. |
Re: Of Repetition *SP* | Sep7imus [subnova] | 11/30/04 5:06 p.m. |
my two cents. *sp* | B-Sharp | 11/30/04 6:34 p.m. |
Two more cents | ragereset | 11/30/04 11:14 p.m. |
Re: Two more cents to your two more cents | paladin2007 | 12/1/04 11:24 a.m. |
Re: Two more cents | chaosknight514 | 12/1/04 4:36 p.m. |
Something else to think about... | B-Sharp | 12/1/04 4:59 p.m. |
My Opinion | jac170sd | 12/1/04 4:48 p.m. |
Re: My Opinion | B-Sharp | 12/1/04 5:46 p.m. |
I have a few legitimate critiques | Noir | 12/1/04 10:25 a.m. |
Another $0.02 | Smitty | 12/1/04 2:41 p.m. |
keep taking those deep breaths | MasterGrunt_Yayap-117 | 12/1/04 10:50 a.m. |
Re: keep taking those deep breaths | bungiefan | 12/1/04 11:35 a.m. |
Deep breaths - vitriol free. | Dazza | 12/1/04 11:30 a.m. |
Re: Deep breaths - vitriol free. | Sep7imus [subnova] | 12/1/04 11:41 a.m. |
Re: Deep breaths - vitriol free. | Dazza | 12/1/04 11:46 a.m. |
Re: Deep breaths - vitriol free. | Sep7imus [subnova] | 12/1/04 11:49 a.m. |
Re: Deep breaths - vitriol free. | Dazza | 12/1/04 11:51 a.m. |
Re: Deep breaths - vitriol free. | Capain Spark | 12/1/04 11:55 a.m. |
What do/did we want from Halo 2.. and forH3 *long* | 3Suns | 12/2/04 9:15 p.m. |
Noteable "community" figures | WRATHofGOD | 12/1/04 1:10 p.m. |
Hrm... | El Bastard | 12/1/04 1:54 p.m. |
Re: Hrm... | GhaleonEB | 12/1/04 2:44 p.m. |
Re: Hrm... | WRATHofGOD | 12/1/04 3:49 p.m. |
Re: Noteable "community" figs & rampant fanboism | R.G. | 12/1/04 4:30 p.m. |
Sounds like someone has a bone to pick. :) | Louis Wu | 12/1/04 7:27 p.m. |
Re: Sounds like someone has a bone to pick. :) | WRATHofGOD | 12/2/04 7:57 a.m. |
Re: Noteable "community" figures | Capo Rip | 12/2/04 1:39 a.m. |
A great but imperfect game | FoolsRun | 12/1/04 2:53 p.m. |
Said perfectly! Minor gripes from me below! *NM* | Jamirus99 | 12/1/04 3:28 p.m. |
Re: A great but imperfect game | bungiefan | 12/1/04 3:30 p.m. |
The sum of its parts are greater than the whole | FoolsRun | 12/1/04 5:34 p.m. |
Great post! True, this will make Halo 3 better. *NM* | Siva Wr'k | 12/1/04 4:08 p.m. |
Re: A great but imperfect game | Inky | 12/1/04 9:57 p.m. |
Excellent Review. thanks for posting it. *NM* | R.G. | 12/2/04 12:51 a.m. |
A Final Note to Bungie | Vadcol | 12/2/04 12:53 a.m. |
My thoughts on Halo 2 (To boot) *SP* | Jamirus99 | 12/1/04 3:23 p.m. |
Better the second time around | KilgoreTrout XL | 12/1/04 3:25 p.m. |
Absolutely Brilliant. I Totally Agree... *NM* | Bluestone | 12/1/04 3:42 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Capo Rip | 12/1/04 4:07 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Arc | 12/1/04 5:10 p.m. |
So true... | Capo Rip | 12/1/04 6:18 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Seraph | 12/1/04 5:09 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | MthdDirector | 12/1/04 7:10 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Hieros | 12/1/04 5:58 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | comicbookguy | 12/1/04 6:19 p.m. |
in regard to MP *img* | retsamolah | 12/1/04 6:49 p.m. |
Not All the Way, Spray and Pray: | Jamirus99 | 12/1/04 7:43 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Knight Premier | 12/1/04 6:53 p.m. |
it's smarter than me | spaartan117 | 12/1/04 7:43 p.m. |
Randy Glass and Halo 2 haters | Bey Bey Bey | 12/1/04 7:48 p.m. |
Re: Randy Glass and Halo 2 haters | Sep7imus [subnova] | 12/1/04 8:16 p.m. |
Re: Randy Glass and Halo 2 haters | R.G. | 12/1/04 11:13 p.m. |
OK, I'm done, gotta call it a nite | Miguel Chavez | 12/2/04 1:16 a.m. |
Ditto,... | Ross Mills [subnova] | 12/2/04 8:12 a.m. |
Auteur! Auteur! Magnifique! *NM* | Anton P. Nym (aka Steve) | 12/2/04 7:53 a.m. |
Re: Bravo! *NM* | Sep7imus [subnova] | 12/2/04 9:01 a.m. |
Re: Randy Glass and Halo 2 haters | Qonas | 12/2/04 4:43 p.m. |
Re: Randy Glass and Halo 2 haters | Mothergoat | 12/3/04 8:47 a.m. |
what everyone should do is... | fludblud | 12/2/04 7:08 a.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Dundre | 12/1/04 8:44 p.m. |
All I want for christmas | Trevor Austin | 12/1/04 9:47 p.m. |
I think that we're out of focus here. | *THASF* A.K.A. The Halo and Sonic Fan | 12/1/04 10:17 p.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Traize | 12/2/04 7:49 a.m. |
Re: A few deep breaths *SP* | Chaka | 12/2/04 7:03 p.m. |
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