Darth Groovy Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Originally posted by XERXES I didnt feel like reading all that either, is the campaign the same? Niether did I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Originally posted by StormHammer As for Mace Griffin - it actually arrived yesterday, and I've been playing it ever since. It's largely a straightforward shooter with nice graphics, but it's actually fun to play. <snip> Above all else...it's a solid game, and well worth playing, IMHO. Too bad they cancelled it here ... I wasn't too jazzed about it, but it looked to offer something a bit different from the rest of the Halo-ish games this fall. It would have been nice if they went to an online-only ordering ... then they wouldn't have to fight for stock and promotion ... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Originally posted by StormHammer Yeah, that sounds like a pretty sucky review rating system. I mean, most other 5 star system I see at least give you 'half stars' along the way. They claim they aren't going to 'wuss out' with half-stars. As many have said, it is the text and conclusions that are important, as they say much more than a generic number. But the move from a 100% (or 1-10 with a decimal) system to 10-base systems (1 to 10 or 5 star with halves) to a 5-base system necessarily stratifies games when looking at averages across many scores like at 'GameRankings', and will benefit the best of games but hurt those just slightly below there. Anyway...I don't buy into the hype machines any more, and I've become increasingly wary of 'reviews' in general. Maybe I'm just becoming cynical in my old age. I think it is a matter of confidence and independance, something I try to teach my kids - who cares what others think, do YOU like it? And reading reviews / previews can help, if you avoid the over-hype and try to discern if you'll like it ... Halo's not a priority for me. I'll eventually get it if I like the demo (if there is a demo - and if not, I'll most likely wait even longer until the price drops). I agree that any game which is touted as having 'flaws' of any description shouldn't get top marks, and in my experience, all games have flaws. But wait, remember that one game, it was perfect ...except for ... oh never mind ... but that other one, now that was perfect, but only lasted two hours and the difficult settings just made the game cheat, so I guess that wasn't perfect .. I don't expect a perfect game ... heck, I just hope for a fun game - that is tough enough to find these days ... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 i find it hard to get excited about Halo after this much time. Several PC FPSs have either already incorporated most of its features, or are about to better them. Besides, if i want to run throguh hundreds of identical rooms i can always..... oh wait i don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoguePhotonic Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I have been playing the PC version for a few days now and I say it sucks...graphic's are alittle worse, the dialog on cut scnes cut off all the time and it lags like ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by RoguePhotonic I have been playing the PC version for a few days now and I say it sucks...graphic's are alittle worse, the dialog on cut scnes cut off all the time and it lags like ****. You've already gotten Halo? I thought it wasn't out yet ... or did it already hit stores ... oh wait, it is already the end of Sept ... never mind Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoguePhotonic Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 It's been on certain illegal programs for about a week now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by txa1265 Halo appropriately made GameSpy's 'Most OverRated' at #10 ... check it out here. Mike Well the multiplay stuff the mentioned is slightly true, Okay, the multiplayer part stinks in some ways (no bots) But you can improvise! Like how the people at Rooster Teeth produtions did. http://www.redvsblue.com Funniest sh*t on the web! Season one just finished, DVD is coming out in a few weeks, and cool tee-Shirts I want to get the Caboose t-shirt! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by RoguePhotonic It's been on certain illegal programs for about a week now And me just about over my cynical assumptions regarding piracy ... Oh well, when in doubt about complaining about the quality of something you stole, check out this article. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sLaX0r Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 When does Halo come out for PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Today in the USA! 10/10/2003 in UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sLaX0r Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Today? How come no one ever told me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 GameSpot is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by leXX GameSpot is your friend. ... or at least they will be for $24.95 per year ... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoguePhotonic Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by txa1265 And me just about over my cynical assumptions regarding piracy ... Oh well, when in doubt about complaining about the quality of something you stole, check out this article. Mike lol...the issues I am talking about have nothing to do with how I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by txa1265 ... or at least they will be for $24.95 per year ... Mike You don't need to be a Complete member to get release date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by leXX You don't need to be a Complete member to get release date information. I know ... I was being 'cheeky' - I use GameSpot for lots of things - I've seriously considered going 'complete' recently. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I'm a complete member and I think it's more than worth it. I get to watch exclusive videos and I get direct access to every demo, trailer, patch that is available. I like to play demos (if available) before I buy any game, and this way I have one site to go to for all my gaming needs, and as gaming is my main hobbie, I don't mind paying for a service that I think is great. I also think their reviews are very accurate as they don't buy into the hype like a lot of other site do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Becha Kan't stick it Master Chief!!! Cortana Halo 2 E3 Note: This will only make sense to people who know Halo or have seen the video this clip was in-- Heres a link To A Huge Page of Options And another kewl official Halo site Bungie-Halo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Wow ... the game and patch arrive almost simultaneously ... great sign ... And at least most reviews aren't as ... [i can't think of a proper way to put it] ... as GameSpy's. I still haven't decided if I'll get it, probably not since XIII will be out in 2 weeks, and I still have to finish JA and NWN:SoU. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XERXES Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 anybody seen Red vs Blue? I've seen the first two episodes, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 I've seen them all. The first 10 or so had me crying with laughter, but then it's starts to get a bit boring. Tex rules btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 I have seen all 18, intro, trailer, and three specials and 14 is the best! I am currently conpemplating to get a Caboose shirt CABOOSE RULES!!!!!! TiE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Ok I bought this game(really cool).....so whats all your tags so I can shoot at/fight with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txa1265 Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Originally posted by txa1265 I see it still listed for UK release on 9/26 ... that's today ... maybe you'll get lucky ... Mike Boy ... so many smaller games getting buried in the US - no Mace Griffin, no Dredd vs Death ... I wonder what else we'll lose. I guess THAT is the real price of the flood of 'big' games this fall ... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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