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Halo Comments by Gestalt

13 March, 2002

Can Microsoft's flagship FPS live up to the hype?

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LaundroMat
22/04/02 @ 20:46
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What the hell is wrong with you european people?
That, my friend, is something we luckily will never be able to explain.
skalmanxl
22/04/02 @ 22:25
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Luckily I didn't have to review Halo, since I probably wouldn't survive the following beating. It isn't worth more then 6/10.
pjmaybe
24/04/02 @ 15:52
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I'll tell you something else - the stuff that appeared at that first breathtaking Macworld demo isn't the same stuff grubby little X-Boxers are playing now.

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skalmanxl
24/04/02 @ 16:03
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I took a look at the E3 video from 2000, and it looked a hell lot more fun back then, then it is on the Xbox right now.
Divebomb
24/04/02 @ 16:58
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I agree with most of Gestalt's points on Halo.

It was being hyped as 'the best thing ever ever ever!!!11' but... it's not. It's a console FPS that does some things (graphics, storyline, co-op mode) very well, and other things (basically the entire second part of the game) badly.

7/10
otto [mod]
25/04/02 @ 07:43
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Well it *is* a work of fiction... ;)
BartonFink
25/04/02 @ 08:59
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Halo there,
Hmm wonder have any of these guys actually played the bleedin game.
Yes the second part of the game is un-imaginative regarding levels just the same ones in reverse. However, you are so busy trying not to get killed by the Flood (absence of health powerups doesn't help either) that you forget that you are just going back through the same levels. Play the game before making judgements. Don't forget there are loads of multiplayer options too. And yes some of Gestalts views on the game are quite valid.
Just like to point out that according to Bungie this game actually started life as a RTS. Bit of a change eh.
Most excellent game 9/10
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skalmanxl
25/04/02 @ 09:04
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you are so busy trying not to get killed by the Flood (absence of health powerups doesn't help either) that you forget that you are just going back through the same levels

It made me wonder why I even bothered to play the bleedin game. Not only did I have to backtrack through awful interior design, I also had to fence off a enemy to which there was no end. Whoever designed the structure from mission 6-10 should be shot dead.
Blerk
25/04/02 @ 09:06
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Blimey, are you lot still bitching about Halo? ;-)
BartonFink
25/04/02 @ 09:07
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Oh yea still at it... :)
Something to do first thing in the morning

Guess some people just have different points of view on the game (i.e. those who have actually played the game)
Go figure...
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skalmanxl
25/04/02 @ 09:11
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Oh well, back to waiting for Unreal 2.
BartonFink
25/04/02 @ 09:22
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Hmm can't wait, any idea what the release date is yet?
Unreal Championship is supposed to be out in July on the Xbox. Haven't heard a release date for Unreal 2 though for PC.
skalmanxl
25/04/02 @ 09:31
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Haven't heard a release date for Unreal 2 though for PC.

They pushed it back to the end of the year, around the holiday. They even removed the multiplayer in order to focus on the singleplayer. UC looks ace aswell, let's see how MS work out their online thing. Of course, there is UT2003, funny that we didn't see a single Unreal-game in three years and then we get three in one year.
BartonFink
25/04/02 @ 09:38
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Yea it's great isn't it...

Are they going to release Unreal 2 and UT3 around the same time I wonder?
Gestalt
25/04/02 @ 10:33
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"Not only did I have to backtrack through awful interior design"

Time to call in the guys from Changing Rooms?
otto [mod]
25/04/02 @ 10:51
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heh - LevelLordLlewellyn Bowen
skalmanxl
25/04/02 @ 10:55
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Time to call in the guys from Changing Rooms?

I have no idea what that is, but by the sound of it, it's two carpenter wannabees who get to redecorate people's homes and such. Right or wrong?
Gestalt
25/04/02 @ 10:59
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Close.
otto [mod]
25/04/02 @ 10:59
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Changing Rooms - the full horror
skalmanxl
25/04/02 @ 11:05
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We got a couple of these shows here too. One which really fits my description and one that's a little more "comfy", which teaches you to make cute pillows out of tablecloths and other horrible things.
Whizzo
25/04/02 @ 11:10
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I'd rather like seeing Laurence take on the Covenant though, perhaps something that could be modded when the PC version finally turns up.
ssuellid
25/04/02 @ 11:13
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"We got a couple of these shows here too." - Your lucky we have digital channels which show these sort of programs all day everyday. There seems to be one on at least everyday on terrestrial tele as well. We have Changing Rooms from the UK, US, Aus, NZ and Big Strong Girls, Big Strong Boys, House Invaders, Change This etc etc etc.
BartonFink
25/04/02 @ 11:14
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Now that took an unexpected twist.
From Halo to a frilly shirt wearing English ponce.
Hmm a nice shade of mauve on the interior of Halo...
otto [mod]
25/04/02 @ 11:17
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ssuellid - you forgot the Canadian one
Kylun
25/04/02 @ 11:39
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Hmm a nice shade of mauve

Only cos they got a job lot!
binky
25/04/02 @ 12:06
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blank o' blank - Just a perk mate :) couple of quid towards a console of my choice.
Also my mate works in dixons so got another 60 quid off that way :)

and I still like HALO :) although tried playing on legendary the other day and got completely shat on by the covenant. bah humbug, gonna try Hero instead :) one step at a time an all that...

Played 3 player multiplayer as well the other weekend. some top fun 2 of u in a jeep each, and the other one trying to snipe them off :) paH!!
Super Stu
21/06/02 @ 08:29
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Jason:

Bit late to the party, aren't you?

dont put down the best console game ever created

Sales would suggest otherwise.
otto [mod]
21/06/02 @ 09:55
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EG fanb0yzz0r, how can you give this the same score as Halo?? Oh, it is Halo...
Whizzo
12/07/02 @ 19:25
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I see from various news sites (i.e. Blue's News) that Microsoft have now officially announced that the PC and Mac versions are to be released.... next year! Summer 2003 for PC and a bit later for Mac, wow they're certainly taking their time porting this one.....
BlankOBlank!
12/07/02 @ 19:37
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Sales would suggest otherwise

Come on Stu, you know better than that, when have sales ever been a reflection of worth?
Dorag_kid
13/07/02 @ 16:58
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COol game 8 an 8 id say a 9 i never played it so it must be cool id say WoWwe what a great game.but who could beat a gmae where you have to compromise with your computer teammates great plot id say. way to go non the less.It didnt come close to Grandtheftauto3 though.but my rating would be a 9 for HALO. Way ta go
st3ph3n
11/05/03 @ 13:46
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Someone actually took the time to reply to every post 14 months after they were originally posted. Now that's dedication.
JohnBye
11/05/03 @ 13:57
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Well that's one way of putting it. ;)
Maxwell Horse
11/05/03 @ 14:46
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or he started writing it last march
lost_soul
11/05/03 @ 16:05
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Binky-I was not aware you had a torch in Halo. Might you be referring to the flashlight?

Nope, there's definitely a torch in there.
You've gotta love the septics :-)
Maxwell Horse
11/05/03 @ 17:14
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So Tanis, You're still playing it?
Nemesis
11/05/03 @ 21:01
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I can't believe the EG Staff/Ex-Staff maniacs are still writing in the comments. Now THAT is dedication!
FeZZ
11/05/03 @ 21:34
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I can't believe someone replied to my comments, 1 year after I wrote them
Tiitiz
08/10/03 @ 15:19
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how does THIS deserve an 8?!?!?!? I woudl give it 4/10 max

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daveo
09/10/03 @ 23:01
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Surely posting things to an 18 month old thread becomes something more akin to performance art than actual commentary? I mean noone is actually going to read something this old are they?
ThwartedEfforts
12/10/03 @ 10:34
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Well I am. As were you, apparently.
tannerd
28/11/03 @ 13:59
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Well I'd agree with this review (over a year late...) - I've never been able to get into Halo for the year I've owned it. Whilst it can be impressive in places in can be really bland in others. Nice to see that not everyone is going to give it a 10 (*cough*edge*cough*).

And the PC version desveres an extra point for the pretty graphics and looses 2 for lack of co-op and absurd system specs.
tannerd
28/11/03 @ 13:59
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Well I'd agree with this review (over a year late...) - I've never been able to get into Halo for the year I've owned it. Whilst it can be impressive in places in can be really bland in others. Nice to see that not everyone is going to give it a 10 (*cough*edge*cough*).

And the PC version desveres an extra point for the pretty graphics and looses 2 for lack of co-op and absurd system specs.
WoodenSpoon
11/02/04 @ 21:10
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You realise that Halo came out with the XBox.
A long time ago.
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Lutz [mod]
11/02/04 @ 21:13
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Don't feed them Woodenspoon...
binky
26/04/04 @ 14:36
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Tanis Half-Halo said:Binky-I was not aware you had a torch in Halo. Might you be referring to the flashlight?


I've only just noticed this.

HA.

No I was refering to the TORCH. flashlight ppfftt, twat.
:)
Lutz [mod]
26/04/04 @ 15:22
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LOL! :D

Anyway... only 8/10?

;)
binky
26/04/04 @ 15:37
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being that im still playing this game i reckon more 9/10

:)
Lutz [mod]
26/04/04 @ 15:51
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9.5/10 here.

Would rate full marks if they hadn't have put in The Library.
yegon
26/04/04 @ 16:33
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Ditto.

I recently finished Far Cry and I immediately had a hankering for Halo - still got the magic after all this time. Played it from start to finish (skipping the Library of course) and I swear I enjoyed it as much as the other 6 times I've played it in both single and co-op. Wouldn't surprise me if I got the urge to do it all again in a couple of months - magnificent game.

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