Halo 3 WILL NOT be just a run-and-gun shooter

In that same location, there was a Covenant grav-sniper platform, which I instinctively chucked all my grenades at to clear it of Jackal snipers (it was below my clifftop perch at the time) – so imagine my surprise when it exploded, and broke into sparking debris, which rained down on the ground below at speeds dictated by the still functioning grav lift beneath it. The temptation is to blow the things up immediately now, but you never know when you’re going to need to use those platforms yourself. I found this out to my cost when another, better hidden jackal sniper took me out, and I had already assploded my best tactical platform. Doh.

oh for the love of God...killtactics

Halo is probably the best FPS on consoles. That being said, their are much better shooters on the PC (though Halo PC is still an excellent game. I think of it is Tribes without jetpacks).bloodychimp

In that same location, there was a Covenant grav-sniper platform, which I instinctively chucked all my grenades at to clear it of Jackal snipers (it was below my clifftop perch at the time) – so imagine my surprise when it exploded, and broke into sparking debris, which rained down on the ground below at speeds dictated by the still functioning grav lift beneath it. The temptation is to blow the things up immediately now, but you never know when you’re going to need to use those platforms yourself. I found this out to my cost when another, better hidden jackal sniper took me out, and I had already assploded my best tactical platform. Doh.

halo is just a race to get the sword or sniper.-Xplode-

[QUOTE="killtactics"]oh for the love of God...Liquid_47

Halo is probably the best FPS on consoles. That being said, their are much better shooters on the PC (though Halo PC is still an excellent game. I think of it is Tribes without jetpacks).bloodychimp

In that same location, there was a Covenant grav-sniper platform, which I instinctively chucked all my grenades at to clear it of Jackal snipers (it was below my clifftop perch at the time) – so imagine my surprise when it exploded, and broke into sparking debris, which rained down on the ground below at speeds dictated by the still functioning grav lift beneath it. The temptation is to blow the things up immediately now, but you never know when you’re going to need to use those platforms yourself. I found this out to my cost when another, better hidden jackal sniper took me out, and I had already assploded my best tactical platform. Doh.

halo is just a race to get the sword or sniper.-Xplode-

[QUOTE="Liquid_47"][QUOTE="killtactics"]oh for the love of God...bloodychimp

Halo is probably the best FPS on consoles. That being said, their are much better shooters on the PC (though Halo PC is still an excellent game. I think of it is Tribes without jetpacks).bloodychimp

[QUOTE="Liquid_47"][QUOTE="killtactics"]oh for the love of God...bloodychimp

Halo is probably the best FPS on consoles. That being said, their are much better shooters on the PC (though Halo PC is still an excellent game. I think of it is Tribes without jetpacks).bloodychimp

[QUOTE="bloodychimp"][QUOTE="Liquid_47"][QUOTE="killtactics"]oh for the love of God...Liquid_47

Halo is probably the best FPS on consoles. That being said, their are much better shooters on the PC (though Halo PC is still an excellent game. I think of it is Tribes without jetpacks).bloodychimp

What's wrong with "Run-and-Gun" games? Kev_Unreal

[QUOTE="bloodychimp"][QUOTE="Liquid_47"][QUOTE="killtactics"]oh for the love of God...bloodychimp

Halo is probably the best FPS on consoles. That being said, their are much better shooters on the PC (though Halo PC is still an excellent game. I think of it is Tribes without jetpacks).bloodychimp

[QUOTE="-Xplode-"]halo is just a race to get the sword or sniper.bloodychimp

[QUOTE="bloodychimp"][QUOTE="bloodychimp"][QUOTE="Liquid_47"][QUOTE="killtactics"]oh for the love of God...Liquid_47

Halo is probably the best FPS on consoles. That being said, their are much better shooters on the PC (though Halo PC is still an excellent game. I think of it is Tribes without jetpacks).bloodychimp

The fact that Crysis already does this and much more only proves the point that Crysis will be shooter GOTY. baddog121390

[QUOTE="Liquid_47"][QUOTE="bloodychimp"][QUOTE="bloodychimp"][QUOTE="Liquid_47"][QUOTE="killtactics"]oh for the love of God...bloodychimp

Halo is probably the best FPS on consoles. That being said, their are much better shooters on the PC (though Halo PC is still an excellent game. I think of it is Tribes without jetpacks).bloodychimp

crap killed my post again. I like 1.6 better between the two, but I enjoy them both. And Tribes was amazing if you hade a tribe with your rl friends.bloodychimp

Okay, Halo 3 will not be just a run and gun, it will be a great game, but Crysis IMO, is going to be better than halo 3 even if it doesnt take GOTY 2007, it will probably be stolen by bioshock if not crysis or halo 3StephenHu

[QUOTE="baddog121390"]The fact that Crysis already does this and much more only proves the point that Crysis will be shooter GOTY. Felous1

Many hermits (and other Halo-haters) have stated that FPS GOTY 2007 will go to Crysis indefinitely, because it's more of a tactical shooter than a run-and-gun shooter, which Halo 3 will be. Once again, they have failed miserably. I have a nice little quote here from the recent Bungie Weekly Update:

In that same location, there was a Covenant grav-sniper platform, which I instinctively chucked all my grenades at to clear it of Jackal snipers (it was below my clifftop perch at the time) – so imagine my surprise when it exploded, and broke into sparking debris, which rained down on the ground below at speeds dictated by the still functioning grav lift beneath it. The temptation is to blow the things up immediately now, but you never know when you’re going to need to use those platforms yourself. I found this out to my cost when another, better hidden jackal sniper took me out, and I had already assploded my best tactical platform. Doh.Liquid_47

Hermits have given me similar examples from Crysis (although they were hypothetical to my knowledge). So now that Halo 3 isn't a full blooded run-and-gun, instead a FPS where you also have to think before you shoot, what do you Halo-haters have to say?

That quote dosn't imply tatics at all.  Like the change from invincible vechicals to destructable ones from Halo 1 to 2 its just a new layer they added.  Yes, the player screwed himself over, but the fact that he destroyed a set piece that was intended to be HIS platform only shows how limited his options are.  Of coarse, if this Halo is anything like the other two (and there's no reason to not think so) then with sufficient aim, the Jackels wouldn't be an issue, or simply a few dodges and he  blows them away.

Its now somewhat cliche, but I point to the tank video of Crysis.  In  just about any shooter we have now, running into a building and away from windows/doors (Halo included) shields you from heavy artillary or fire.  The fact that the building can be run down or torn apart from massed fire in Crysis makes that mainstay of FPS somewhat moot.

I think Halo 3 stands a good chance of being improved, I think Bungie is good enough to fix 'mistakes' made from Halo 2, but it simply won't hit the same level as Crysis unless it is udderly like the rest of the series.

I wouldn't be surprised. Company of Heroes deserved GOTY in my opinion, but I knew Gears was going to win it.Velocitas8

[QUOTE="bloodychimp"]
I play whatever my friends do. I play Source at college, cuz my friends there play it, but I play 1.6 when I'm at home. The game is at its best when you are in close proximety with the people you are playing against (lan party forbidden>Liquid_47

crap killed my post again. I like 1.6 better between the two, but I enjoy them both. And Tribes was amazing if you hade a tribe with your rl friends.bloodychimp

[QUOTE="Velocitas8"]I wouldn't be surprised. Company of Heroes deserved GOTY in my opinion, but I knew Gears was going to win it.Felous1

bah crap. I'm not sure if the site was legit but I saw somewhere that Crysis was going to have class based multiplayer.bloodychimp

Havn't seen that anywhere myself.

Hype and the overwhelming UE3 got GeoW GOTY.

GeoW will die off as Company of Heroes will stay fresh like every great PC game.baddog121390

[QUOTE="bloodychimp"]bah crap. I'm not sure if the site was legit but I saw somewhere that Crysis was going to have class based multiplayer.spikegriffin

Havn't seen that anywhere myself.

[QUOTE="baddog121390"]Hype and the overwhelming UE3 got GeoW GOTY.

GeoW will die off as Company of Heroes will stay fresh like every great PC game.Felous1

Halo Single player was never just run and gun. The gameplay was always diverse.

Why is anyone under the impression that Halo 3 would be a run and gun shooter? Halo 1 and 2 were not so I don't get where this idea is coming from.
ginazswordsman

Yes (that or the reviewer is an idiot -- oh wait *sees TPS3 at 10.0*) and yes.
baddog121390

halo is just a race to get the sword or sniper.-Xplode-

[QUOTE="Felous1"][QUOTE="baddog121390"]Hype and the overwhelming UE3 got GeoW GOTY.

GeoW will die off as Company of Heroes will stay fresh like every great PC game.baddog121390

I've been playing Gears online since December and it still hasn't gotten old for me.

[QUOTE="killtactics"]oh for the love of God...Liquid_47

Halo is probably the best FPS on consoles. That being said, their are much better shooters on the PC (though Halo PC is still an excellent game. I think of it is Tribes without jetpacks).bloodychimp