This PS3 Fan Says: Play Halo: Reach

We've got all sorts of gamers here at PSXE; it's part of what makes our community so great. There's a larger than usual RPG contingent, there are those who just can't handle shooters (who often clash with those who bravely defend the genre), and of course, there are multiplatform owners of all ages.

Many asked what I thought of Alan Wake and a few even wanted a review. Well, we can't really do that - our format is pretty clear - but I often said how much I appreciated Alan Wake, and in retrospect, I should've done an article like this.

As I've often said, exclusives are where it's at, regardless of platform. I will say the PS3 exclusive lineup is the best and most diverse but I keep my Xbox 360 for one reason- exclusives. One of them is Halo. I've played and completed every entry, including last year's ODST but I've often been vocal about my skepticism concerning Reach. The reason is because the last few Halo games sort of failed to impress in my eyes, and with the competition going sky-high this generation, the franchise felt like it was lagging behind. I really didn't think Halo 3 was all all that special; it was a great game but, well...it was forgettable to me. That's why I brought home the latest Bungie effort with a few reservations but thankfully, I needn't have worried.

The pacing and variety is what makes it so entertaining. You'll embark on a quiet mission at night with a sniper rifle, operate any number of vehicles within the first few hours, get all tense when battling marauding suicide bombers in tight quarters, toy around with the all-new armor power-ups (Hologram was an early favorite of mine), do a wee bit of battling in zero grav, and even fly a true-blue spaceship for a while. The execution is about as fluid and reliable as one could hope for, and enemy AI is better than ever. The only downside I can see is the ally AI, especially when it comes to vehicles...in the latter respect, your friends are downright awful. But hey, I'd rather do most things myself, anyway, and the allies are indeed more helpful in a straight-up firefight.

I'm not even the biggest FPS fan in the world, but I do like the great ones. Halo: Reach looks great, sounds great, and plays great. Killzone 3 will have to really step up if it wants to reclaim the FPS crown - which I believe KZ2 took back in early 2009 - and although I have confidence in Guerrilla, Bungie has done a bang-up job. Because I tend to appreciate more original, cerebral games these days, I still say Alan Wake is my favorite 360 exclusive, but Reach has made my happy. Oh, and I haven't even sampled the online yet, which I hear is incredible. :)

9/24/2010 Ben Dutka

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Mornelithe
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:32:29 PM
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I'm glad people enjoy it, but my roommates 360 Red Ringed, and I'm not about to go throwing MS cash for 1 game. Maybe if it ever releases on PC. ;)

17 up, 0 down

Crabba
Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 6:31:55 PM

I have never understood the fascination some people have with Halo, and it has nothing to do with ps3 vs xbox or anything like that.

I tried Halo: Evolved a long time ago, got bored after 15 minutes. I also tried Halo 2 for PC a while back, but it was just horrible. Even for being an old game, it had really lousy graphics, felt really boring and incredibly "kiddie-based" with the floaty gameplay, lame weapons and monsters, it simply felt like a really, really old-gen shooter, much older than it actually is. Since Halo 3 and later isn't out for PC I never tried them, and I seriously have NO intention to whatsoever either...

So unless Reach really is 100 times better than previous games, I don't really see how it's so good, as the same thing was said about the earlier games in the series. And looking at the IGN review, even in the latest Reach the graphics doesn't seem very good at all, but I guess I'm WAYY too spoiled with games like Uncharted 2, Killzone 2 and God of War III....

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TheIllusiveMan
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:37:26 PM
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Would you still recommend it to someone who's never liked Halo to begin with? Something about that series just never interested me. Played the first, thought "meh." Played 2, thought "better but still not fun for me." Played 3, thought "same as 2." Haven't played anything Halo since 3. Would this change my mind?

10 up, 0 down

godsman
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:20:09 PM

Similar question. I never played any Halo before nor own an Xbox 360. Is this game a system seller to make take the first step?

4 up, 0 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:01:59 PM

I would never recommend buying a system for only one game. ...well, maybe if it was Uncharted 2.

As for the other question, I'm not sure. Reach is still distinctly Halo...if it was the setting or style you didn't like, you probably won't like this one. But if it was more about a lack of variety and overall "oomph," maybe you should try it.

3 up, 3 down

TheIllusiveMan
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:53:29 PM

Honestly, I don't know what it was. Just never got hooked. Perhaps it was the setting. I'm not much into heavily sci-fi kinda games, but that's not to say I don't enjoy any. I've loved the Resistance games so far, which in my opinion, is the PS3 equivalent to Halo.

It's not that I'm anti-Xbox either. I loved Gears of War and at least the first Fable (never tried 2). I'd like to play Mass Effect (no longer an exclusive). Halo has simply never interested me. To me, it's always felt bland and simple, just with really polished graphics.

7 up, 0 down

Dante399
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 4:56:50 AM

I'd buy a console for a Monster Hunter game LOL

4 up, 1 down

Gimmedat
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:41:40 PM

I have both systems and can appreciate a good game when I play one.Like Ben said this is a gaming site in general.Having played all Halos,Reach is by far the best one.Halo 2 multiplayer was awesome because of its function and party system.Iam on my 3rd 360 in over 6 years if this one goes Iam done with them,but in the mean time Iam gonna enjoy Reach for what it is a great online shooter.I will say that the PS3 has my heart now and will 4eva.

1 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:40:12 PM
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Ha. No thanks. This PS3 fan has too many PS3 games to play instead.

25 up, 12 down

Bugzbunny109
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:21:17 PM

Yeah, but ps3 owners still have to be open-minded towards other games on other systems.

20 up, 6 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:48:15 PM

Except those who have owned 1. Ain't that right jawknee? As for myself I have a wii and a ps3. Sadly gave up on pc gaming.

5 up, 1 down

bOnEs
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:49:29 PM

exactly bugz... i mean come on, of course i got a PS3, that's why i am seen here every now and then... but i have only owned a PS3 this gen... i thought about one day being able to play some of these exclusive xbox games like left 4 dead, gears of war, and even alan wake... the fable series and even mass effect (we are finally getting that last one tho)...

you can say that the PS3 has a ton of games to play (myself included) but, the xbox does have some exclusive games that are worth playing too... i've always been a PS3 gamer but, the xbox does have games... i bought the gamecube just to play metroid, zelda, and harvest moon... i hope to someday buy a 360 just to play some of these games i never got the chance to...

seems like the time might be right in the near future to check out the other side someday... halo 2 and 3 were not quite my thing, i've played them at friend's houses... but, i am down for some of the other exclusive offerings...

5 up, 1 down

MartyRules
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:53:38 PM

I dont know if thats true BUGZ because I said that a game could be good on ps3 and xbox(I think it was a game Kojima was thinking of making) and I got thumbed down and everyone was a little bias about it.

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Bugzbunny109
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:10:02 PM

Fact of the matter is that we are all somewhat biased towards a specific system. However, it shouldn't mean that we should not be open-minded towards other games regardless what system it is based on. Yes, Ps3 has a copious amount of exclusives- good exclusives, but it shouldn't mean that games like Alan Wake, Halo, or Gears shouldn't get the attention from Ps3 or even Wii supporters as it gets from 360 supporters. Halo reach is a good game, and shouldn’t be ignored because we prefer the Ps3 or the Wii. The same goes with the Ps3 and the Wii…. Didn't Kevin Butler give a speech about this on E3?

Last edited by Bugzbunny109 on 9/24/2010 11:11:35 PM

7 up, 2 down

Jawknee
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:13:22 PM

Only so much time. Plus owning another Xbox is out of the question. The investment isn't worth the risk.

19 up, 4 down

BTNwarrior
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:15:23 AM

Its hard to give up on pc gaming, it seems every time i quit i get sucked back in with something lik tropico or starcraft

2 up, 2 down

Milonakis
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 1:48:04 AM

I "gave up" pc gaming. But Starcraft, Team Fortress 2 and a couple others brought me back a little bit. I don't care about Halo. As far as I'm concerned Halo is one of those games I play when I go over to a friends house and we have a lot of people wanting to play a easily picked up game. I have no interest in the story line of halo let alone enough to buy a 360. If at some point I play it at a friends house that's ok, but I'm not going out of my way to pick it up.

1 up, 1 down

Simcoe
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 8:09:09 AM

I agree with Bugz, it's always important to keep an open mind. Having said that, I agree with Jawknee, some of us only so much time. I can't even keep up with PS3 exclusives let alone select multiplat titles that catch my interest.

3 up, 1 down

Alienange
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 8:55:57 AM

Tropico is awesome. If only there were games like that on the PS3.

1 up, 4 down

manofchao5
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 11:01:21 PM

since we have the guts to pop $500 on amazing hardware, i think us ps3 owners can afford a simple 360, im considering getting one so i can play some of the neat 360 games

1 up, 0 down

bobfather
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:42:22 PM
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this is a playstation site remember. not xbox sorry halo not welcome here.

7 up, 28 down

shadowscorpio
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:04:30 PM

Hey, like Kevin Butler said at Sony's E3 Conference. All gamers have a place with Sony and the Playstation franchise.

24 up, 0 down

MartyRules
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:00:30 PM

Come on man, give credit where its due

12 up, 3 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:03:23 PM

This is a gamer's site, remember.

15 up, 4 down

Underdog15
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:12:32 PM

yeah, sorry Bobfather. I prefer the PS3 for a great number of reasons, and in my personal opinion, it is number 1 by a long shot. But that doesn't mean other systems can't make quality games.

Take the Wii, for example. HUGE amounts of absolutely SHITE games, but it's got it's fair share of gems, for sure!

10 up, 0 down

Fane1024
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:49:03 PM

Microsoft will never get any of my money, but that attitude is unnecessary and unwanted. From the thumbs down, it's pretty clear you don't speak for the community here.

Good games are good games.

4 up, 2 down

StangMan80
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:48:48 PM
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Halo has been the same since halo 2, I played all the halos and they are just not any good, they suck. the only time I ever got in to it and kinda enjoyed it was Halo 2 on the PC. It's probably because I can't stand the Xbox's controller. Halo sucks in my eyes, and since Microsoft owns em, well they suck too always has and most likely always will.

GT5 Countdown: 38 days

13 up, 5 down

Alienange
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 9:02:22 AM

I'll be damned. A guy at my work made a countdown to GT5 and the days get crossed off each morning. Can't cheat though, weekends get crossed off only on Mondays.

5 up, 0 down

hellish_devil
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:49:22 PM
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I won't play Reach because I don't have a 360, but I'll look forward to Bungie's multiplataform project.

Last edited by hellish_devil on 9/24/2010 9:49:36 PM

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godsman
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:25:15 PM

I would rather look into Crysis and Rage. That's just me. I believe that whatever Bungie is working on will focus on Xbox first, since that's what they've worked on for so long. Crysis and Rage really pushes all platforms.

Halo Reach has many scenes (not including the space fights) have empty terrains, which makes the graphics look dated.

5 up, 1 down

laxpro2001
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:50:52 PM
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Meh Halo never did it for me. I felt it was just a lot of hype amongst people. I got about 3/4 of the way through the 1st one and just got bored. However multiplayer was always fun. One of the last games I played versus, split screen style.

To me though, people (uneducated x-box fanboys)like Halo because they are told to like Halo. There have been better FPS IMO.

Last edited by laxpro2001 on 9/24/2010 9:51:09 PM

5 up, 3 down

Jawknee
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:03:41 PM

Dare I say Call of Duty is a better FPS than Halo? I enjoyed Call of Duty games more than Halo. The only reason I liked the first one so much was because it was like a gradutation for my friends and I from Golden Eye. But after that, I got distracted with my GameCube the rest of last gen. I gave Halo a try again when I used to have a 360, never finished it. Never player online because I never signed up for LIVE.

11 up, 3 down

godsman
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:29:15 PM

I personally think Halo was a smash hit because of Microsoft's advertisements. The amount of money and attention that Halo series are getting are undefeatable. Amazon gave out $20 giftcards even a week after Halo Reach is released.

I think Halo is a 3 million seller game in real life, but Microsoft "made" it into a 10 million seller.

7 up, 0 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:05:26 PM

There's no doubt Halo is as big as it is because of Microsoft promotion. There's also no doubt that plenty of followers blindly ignore most other FPSs. Lastly, I also believe there have been better FPSs, Killzone 2 included.

That being said, I DO acknowledge all that and I'm still more than ready to defend Reach's quality. That should say something.

8 up, 7 down

maxpontiac
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:55:10 PM
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Singleplayer looks good and fun, but the multiplayer looks like the same crap I could not stand with the other ones.

Anyways I have way to many PS3 games going on right now, and in the immediate future.

I did hear a few of kids on my soccer team I coach talking about it though. They were all mentioning the bunny hop play type, and that was just another nail in the coffin for me.

9 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:58:33 PM

I played this for about 20 minutes at Walmart. Usually enough time for me to know if I want the game or not. In the end, I found it to be more of the same which might be fine for some people, but I stopped caring about Halo after the first one.

8 up, 4 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:02:00 PM

Lol bunny hop! Oh well they're young what can you do about it.

2 up, 2 down

maxpontiac
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:08:02 PM

The bunny hop play type is not limited to 9,10, and 11 year olds. My 14 year old son told me how his friend was telling him about the hop till you get behind them attack. Additionally, my 30 year old friend uses the same style.

No thanks.

Last edited by maxpontiac on 9/24/2010 10:08:40 PM

8 up, 1 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:14:52 PM

Actually I thought people stopped the bunny hop? Guess not. I know they're starting to do the same in uncharted though :(. Kinda lame if you ask me.

2 up, 2 down

maxpontiac
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:17:31 PM

Halo's contribution to multiplayer? The bunny hop.
Oh, I don't play Uncharted online either.

3 up, 2 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:36:44 PM

You should its fun. Just blast the hoppers with the hammer and the won't be jumping anymore! :P

3 up, 2 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:00:45 PM
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Yea I agree with everybody's sentiments on the halo matter. I really liked the 1st one when it came out but since it kept going downhill from there I stopped trying to get back on the wagon and play it. Lost interest I guess. I'll give this a try since my bonehead of a cousin just bought himself an xbox 360, guess what he got duped into buying it with them saying God of War 3 was coming to it his loss I guess.

Off topic: who is this guy that keeps bashing Ben? I stumbled upon it and he claims he's a great journalist while Ben is not!
Also 3d dot game heroes is $20 at Frys. Don't know if its just Las Vegas though.

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Jawknee
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:06:36 PM

Amazing how some people will believe anything.

8 up, 1 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:09:53 PM

Yup feel a bit bad but oh well he didn't listen. Now he's stuck with it since they won't allow him to return it.

6 up, 0 down

maxpontiac
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:13:19 PM

These same type of people will believe Microsofts line of not needing Blu Ray as well.

In the mean time my friend asked me if GT5 will be needing 11 DVD's... LOL

14 up, 1 down

Snaaaake
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:16:52 PM

Name?
I've seen a few people bashing Ben before.

4 up, 1 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:17:09 PM

Probably more! 1 for every premium car lol! Microsoft also said that bluray will be replaced quicker by its next format. 2 or 3 yrs supposedly.

2 up, 2 down

maxpontiac
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:19:16 PM

Yeah. Microsoft believes digital downloads will replace physical media.

No.

8 up, 1 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:20:14 PM

@ snaaake

I'm not to sure. I know he has a blog of sorts. I followed a link from someone. I like coming here and some guy said don't go to that half assed site check this out. It led me to there. Have to check and will tell you the name later.

1 up, 1 down

godsman
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:35:02 PM

Microsoft is contradicting everything they are saying. They keep saying blu-ray will be replaced by digital download, but I don't see them support any digital download. PS3 is the only machine with a hard drive in every console. How can you digitally download without a hard drive.

Yes digital download WILL replace blu-ray eventually, but how many years? 20?

7 up, 2 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:39:47 PM

@ snaaaake

Found it. Its just a dumb tumblr(dot)com website. He's tagged on it then it leads to the facebook profile. Just some jealous folks I guess. Who couldn't get in to the business I guess.

2 up, 1 down

sawao_yamanaka
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:41:59 PM

They have always contraticted what they said. Now they are stuck with a gimped DVD drive or should I say we PS3 owners are gimped because of it.

4 up, 1 down

Snaaaake
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:01:17 PM

Well I can't find his article but who cares about that guy.

1 up, 2 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:09:11 PM

Every hardcore hostile gamer with a superiority complex and a blog believes he could be a game journalist; that it takes no talent or effort whatsoever, and that he knows more than anybody who does it, anyway.

Unfortunately, you won't change that. The only good news is that to actually be a journalist anywhere - this industry included, for the most part - you need qualifications. ...random bloggers don't count. And they know they don't count, and it pisses them off.

To which I have to reply: "awwwwww......"

Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 9/24/2010 11:13:05 PM

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Underdog15
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:16:41 PM

No doubt, Ben! There are some sites that count, that even they have questionable talent.

I know this site has a number of really great writers... people who are well-spoken and well-educated. They know their games well, and if they wrote an essay, they might be able to get consistent A's and B's in university!

I feel that I have at least SOME writing talent, but I definitely don't consider myself qualified to be a game journalist. There are so many aspects you need to have a good grasp on, and you need to be able to write honestly and efficiently in a way that is fair to what it truly is.

I think most of us can tell which writers or bloggers are well-educated in this type of field, and which ones are basically just self-centred wind-bags.

2 up, 1 down

SvenMD
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:01:35 PM
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I would definitely play Reach if I had a 360. I've played all the core Halo games (1,2,3) and enjoyed them (although the first Halo was highly repetitive with their level design. I feel that they got better with each one.

But I don't have an xbox or a 360 and I'm not going to buy one for these games. Since no one I know has a 360 now, I kinda did the unthinkable..... I youtubed the ending to Reach (since we already know what was going to happen). It was actually pretty cool.

Ben, wanna loan me your 360 and your copy of Reach??

Last edited by SvenMD on 9/24/2010 10:02:45 PM

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:09:59 PM

Maybe. I can't seem to think of any other 360 games I'll be playing until Gears 3. ;)

Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 9/25/2010 12:45:01 AM

3 up, 1 down

Temjin001
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:14:08 PM

Yes, and I can't believe it. MS would you get off of your Kinect hype and feed your other gamers!
Seriously, Gears 3 is all that's on the horizon now..

2 up, 1 down

SvenMD
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:00:33 AM

Which brings up the point that I do need to play the gears series as well. No one I've known has ever had those - so I may have to borrow that 360 for a little bit longer....

4 up, 0 down

shadowscorpio
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:07:08 PM
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Hey Ben, wasn't Lost Odyssey your favorite 360 exclusive? Wait maybe you said it was your favorite JRPG this gen. If that's true then its kinda sad when you think that last true turn-based Jrpg for this gen was exclusively on 360. Still waiting for one to appear on PS3. I'm actually enjoying Neir though..

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:10:42 PM

Actually, that's a good point...LO might be my favorite. I totally forgot about it.

3 up, 1 down

jimdude99
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:11:18 PM
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Halo 3 in my eyes is garbage, both the single player and multiplayer are overated. Reach on the other hand is not like Halo 3, I liked the campaign, and the multiplayer should last a good while. Halo 3's campaign had one of the worst levels I have ever played in a videogame, and its multiplayer quickly got old. I don't really know how to explain it but Reach is different, its just... fun.

4 up, 4 down

Kokushi
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:37:34 PM
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Played Halo 9 years ago and i liked but i was more of a N64 and PS2 person, but Ben is good that you enjoyd it, but Uncharted 2, Episodes from Liberty City, RDR, COD 4, God of War 3, Heavy Rain and a few others want to take my money. :D

3 up, 3 down

Lawless SXE
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:44:30 PM
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Sounds good, but still not enough to warrant a 360 purchase for me... especially not after I just bought a 50" TV. The closest any 360 exclusive has come to doing that so far is Alan Wake, followed closely by Gears. If I ever do pick one up, Reach will go onto my list.
Peace.

3 up, 1 down

Temjin001
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 10:58:52 PM
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Yes, Halo Reach was fantastic; it really exceeded my expectations. I've already played it through once and have now nearly completed it on Heroic. I've also spent a lot of time online with it.

It really is quite incredible how far they've pushed the 360's hardware visually. I still cant say it's better than something like Uncharted 2 or GoW3 overall, but it definitely can hang with the best in class crowd.

Great job Bungie. Reach is my fav FPS. Come on Guerilla show them what you got with KZ3!

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ThugNificent101
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:18:29 PM

agreed. Reach turned out to be a great game, the most fun ive had with halo since the first. I havent veen able to play online a whole lot, but from what i tried a while back in the beta... I can say its a pretty big step up from the previous games.
I dont own an Xbox, but since reach came out my friends have been continuously asking about when i'll pick one up. I may have to get one for this and to try the first mass effect and alan wake... till KZ3 comes out at least lol

Last edited by ThugNificent101 on 9/24/2010 11:22:18 PM

2 up, 3 down

NightHawk17
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:02:52 PM
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Its definitely a fun game, especially once you get some friends in

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:12:22 PM
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For the record, and as I said in a previous reply to a comment, I usually don't recommend buying any console for only one game. So if you don't own a 360, I'm not saying "go buy one just for Reach."

But if you've been considering a purchase, and you've seen OTHER games you might want to try (Alan Wake, Lost Odyssey, Gears, etc.), Reach could be a clincher.

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ctd669
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:19:40 PM

I hear ya on the fact that it's a good game... I'm sure it's great.
I just refuse to give M$ one dime of my $$
They make it way to hard on the consumer.

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Scarecrow
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 6:33:01 PM

Not to mention that Microsoft's whole scheme has ruined Japanese devs (way of thinking).

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ctd669
Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 11:15:58 PM
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Don't have an Xbox360 and I sure as hell ain't buying an Xbox360! All M$ cares about is milking as much money from their customers as they possibly can. Hope ya got an HDD on that thing or it's no co-op foy you! And didn't they raise the price of live just recently? Ridiculous.
Playstation let's you PLAY!

9 up, 2 down

TheIllusiveMan
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:10:44 AM
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Damn... 60+ comments in only 3 hours. Just mention Halo to bring everyone in from now on. Ironic, isn't it? Nah, just kidding. All of your opinions seem to bring everyone in.

Anyways, after looking into this a little more because of this article, I think I'm sure about not caring for this game. I want to like it, but nothing about it is really grabbing me in. Is this the kinda game that you'd have to play first to actually like?

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:45:51 AM

Probably. They should have a demo somewhere on XBLA but I don't think they do, do they?

2 up, 2 down

HighOnFire
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:49:58 AM
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I bought it, played through the campaign, then jumped into multiplayer and remembered why I cant deal with the Live crowd.

5 up, 1 down

BikerSaint
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 1:00:44 AM
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I didn't like Halo 1 or 2, they just felt too kiddie'ish to me.

Halo 3 was more to my liking though. And I'll buy Reach, but MS isn't getting a pennie of my gaming money, so that leaves buying it used late next year once it's dropped to my price-point of $20.

BTW, check out this stuff....

Halo: Reach Sells Just 44K in Japan

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/halo-reach-sells-just-44k-in-japan/

MS: One Halo Game Every Three Years Not Frequent Enough

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1122586p1.html

Microsoft Trash Talks Blu-ray

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/microsoft-trash-talks-blu-ray/

Microsoft predicts Blu-ray's demise

http://www.thinq.co.uk/2010/9/22/microsoft-predicts-blu-rays-demise/

Project Milo Killed, says Report

http://www.thealistdaily.com/news/project-milo-killed-says-report/

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HighOnFire
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 10:25:08 AM

Reach was better than ODST or 3, but it feels really OLD to me. The gameplay feels old, the look is old, and I felt really old in the one deathmatch I played that was apparently against a gang of ten year old KKK members. It will be traded in for Dead Rising 2 on Tuesday!

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Jawknee
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:13:29 AM

God MS is so petty. They don't believe the nonsense they say. If they did they wouldn't have supported HD DVD. they didn't start singing about all digital all the time until Sony handed their arse to them in the format war.

6 up, 2 down

The Stig
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:40:32 AM

From linked article.....

"people have moved through from DVDs to digital downloads and digital streaming, so we offer full HD 1080p Blu-ray quality streaming instantly, no download, no delay" via the company's Zune service."

How many people out there could stream an uncompressed 1080p video and lossless audio without any buffering? Not many I would bet. And if it is compressed then its not Blu-Ray quality.

Typical MS bull, trying to undermind the competition. Same with Apple and them wanting you to buy ALL your content from the itunes store.

7 up, 0 down

Hezzron
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 1:05:00 AM
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This has been a mystery to me here. Why would someone who doesn't prefer FPS's be so eager to buy Halo Reach at launch?

Also, you've made it known that MP isn't your thing. I have a hard time believing someone would buy a Halo game just for the SP. Have you splurged on a Gold membership?

This all seems a little out of character....which isn't a bad thing.

5 up, 2 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 9:58:14 AM

What are you talking about? I play most every FPS worth playing.

2 up, 0 down

Hezzron
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:09:48 AM

Good to know. Maybe I got you confused with the overall vibe of this site's comment section. There seems to be a good amount of vocal anti-FPS members here.

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Temjin001
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:33:42 AM

Oh Hezzron, it's only anti until people start talking about KZ2. The savior of FPS games =p

2 up, 2 down

Alienange
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:33:30 PM

True that Temjin001

2 up, 2 down

Mornelithe
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 11:57:47 AM

@ Ben: That appears on console, you mean ;) No, not starting anything, just wish I could convince you to check out Stalker and Arma 2 on PC. Some great examples of top notch FPS' for ya =)

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Scarecrow
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 1:26:44 AM
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Don't mean to troll. But for those who aren't too keen on the FPS genre, ya'll should give Blade Kitten a try (if you like platformers).

Don't really have much to say on Halo. But those who like FPSs should try it I guess.

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LimitedVertigo
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 5:16:49 AM

You liked that demo? I didn't like it at all. The controls were sluggish and the enemies were pretty weak for my taste.

2 up, 2 down

sawao_yamanaka
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 7:06:35 AM

Yea the whole gameplay turned me off. Played 5 mins. deleted it then went back to playing Worms Armageddon.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 10:00:57 AM

I think IGN gave it a 4 or 5 or something like that...

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Scarecrow
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:52:46 PM

IGN's not a reliable source. Not for me anyway.

It actually doesn't surprise me. Some of the best platform games I've ever played have gotten average scores.

I really don't understand what these reviewers are looking for in platform games. They probably can't stand the fact that you can't use the camera and walk around in first-person.

0 up, 1 down

LimitedVertigo
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:17:02 PM

...or maybe the fact that the controls are terrible, the characters unoriginal, and the enemies pretty lame.

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Jawknee
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 4:24:18 PM

I didn't dig the demo either. Felt rather generic. MegaMan 10 is a better platformer.

1 up, 1 down

tes37
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 1:34:55 AM
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I'll probably get to see this at a friend's house sometime soon. He only plays shooters, so I'm sure he'll want this one too.

The 360 requires too much money for me to get involved with unfortunately. With online subscription fees, repeat console purchases and fire insurance, there would be no money left for games.

I'm looking forward to trying a first person shooter with Move support.

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dante_zero
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:39:40 AM
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@Tes37. MAG gets a move patch get next week and that is a truely epic game, despite the MAG haters out there. lol

5 up, 2 down

Fane1024
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:59:32 PM

Plus, MAG is now a Greatest Hits title.

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___________
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:51:20 AM
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reach was ok, certainly the best in the series but thats like saying a kick to the stomach is better than a kick to the balls, neither are wanted.
i dunno what it is but i really dont enjoy the series much, its missing something that X factor that turns a good game into a fantastic one.
everythings there, the only fault i had with the game was the AI but besides that everythings well done.
maybe M$ should change the series up a little, to keep it fresh and try to get in some new fans.
i dunno, as it is its certainly a good game but its definitely the 9s+ people would have you believe.
got rid of my 360 today anyway since the next 360 game i want is gears 3 so theres really no point keeping the thing for 8 months just sitting there collecting dust.

2 up, 9 down

Snaaaake
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 4:25:19 AM

Holy crap you got rid of it just cause you don't want to let it collect dust?

So you're gonna get another one when Gears 3 comes out?

5 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 5:16:07 AM

Don't take anything he says as the truth.

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aaronisbla
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 6:05:24 AM

a wee bit extreme just to protect your system from dust ain't it? oh wait, its blank, there's no telling wtf he meant

6 up, 1 down

sawao_yamanaka
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 7:10:37 AM

Lol such a liar! Last time he said his xbox 360 got the most play time and now this. If it was used more why would it collect dust? Imma call you a walking contradiction.

5 up, 0 down

spiderboi
Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 12:50:27 AM

your name really fits you, mr _________

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Kai200X
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 3:29:45 AM
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I'd love to, except I don't have any other console other than my two PlayStation3, so yeah...

6 up, 1 down

RadioHeader
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 4:37:45 AM
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Nah.

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LimitedVertigo
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 5:15:34 AM
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Console FPS.....no thanks.

Great read though Ben. Glad you're enjoying what little the 360 still has to offer. If mine hadn't crapped out I may have taken up Alan Wake. I've got to admit I was pretty bummed when I found out they canceled the PC version.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 10:00:07 AM

You definitely missed out on Alan Wake.

Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 9/25/2010 10:00:22 AM

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Fane1024
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 3:02:25 PM

It's really too bad Remedy took that big check from M$. I would love to play Alan Wake, but as I said M$ will not be getting any of my money.

1 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 4:27:46 PM

Oh well, the game hasn't even done that well on the 360 as far as sales. I would of bought it for PC.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 6:39:05 PM

It didn't do well in sales because it was too smart for the standard MS follower. 'cough'

5 up, 1 down

Mornelithe
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 10:34:13 PM

@ Ben: Whether the average 360 owner is smart enough or not, it was just plain sheer stupidity to announce the game in 2006 as a PC/360 title, and then yank one of the version months before launch. I know at least 4 people who would've gotten it on PC, but wrote it off once it became 360 exclusive.

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Clamedeus
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 6:07:03 AM
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After Halo 1 and 2 i never bothered after that. 1,2 will always be my favorite though Halo doesn't interest me anymore as it used to.

6 up, 1 down

PorkChopGamer
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 6:17:49 AM
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Man, I'll take Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance over Reach and Killzone 2 any day. Metro 2033 is the best FPS I've played so far this year, though.

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Ultimadesires
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 6:22:53 AM
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I remember enjoying playing the BETA on my flatmates 360, It was alot of fun, the addation of the abilities is nice. I loved the jetpacks :D if he gets it i will have aplaythrough myself.

Last edited by Ultimadesires on 9/25/2010 6:23:51 AM

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mid10smaradoarg
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 7:06:02 AM
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Sorry for the off topic but are u guys going to review F1 2010 Soon?

0 up, 3 down

mid10smaradoarg
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 7:18:32 AM
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The online of this game is annoying ,last week i watched a video and the voice telling you that hill controlled, hill controlled, hill controlled, hill controlled, hill controlled, hill controlled, hill contested, hill controlled is so @!@!$#@!$ annoying.
Now i understand why ps3 users call them xbots .....damn after playing that thing for ten minutes u end up like a robot repeating and dreaming hill controlled, hill controlled, hill controlled, hill controlled, hill controlled, hill controlled, hill contested.

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ZettaiSeigi
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 9:02:28 AM
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Great to hear that you're enjoying the game, Ben. I, however, would still pass on this. I honestly don't think it's worth investing on a console just for one game, and an FPS at that (not really my cup of tea). Add to that the notorious reliability of the hardware itself. So perhaps not. Not saying it's not a great game, of course. If you're praising it as much, then it must be well-deserved.

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Alienange
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 9:03:17 AM
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A nice un-biased opinion. Thanks for that. I may just check this one out when it's a little cheaper.

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Fabi
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 9:34:39 AM
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Hey Ben, while I really enjoyed Killzone 2, I don't think a lot of people really consider KZ2 holding the FPS title.

I personally can't say if it deserves it or not, because the only FPS games I've played in the past few years are Killzone 2, Bioshock 1 & 2 and R1 & 2. So I've missed out on a lot of them.

But really, I don't think I've really read any article anywhere else but here that thinks KZ2 holds that title, maybe it was mentioned in some of the reviews (which I think I recall) but that was a while back, I'm not sure it still holds it.

I have about 15 people on my friend's list and I don't think I've seen anyone play it in about 8 months or so.

I can't wait for KZ3 though.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 9:59:23 AM

There's no other FPS that's even remotely close, or there wasn't until Halo: Reach, IMO.

Just because a trillion people play CoD online for a 100 hours a week doesn't mean anything to me.

3 up, 1 down

Alienange
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 10:48:56 AM

That is some statement to make Ben. Success doesn't mean anything to you? Wow.

0 up, 3 down

Hezzron
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:13:10 AM

KZ2 seems to have been a "love-it or hate-it" game. Most people I know hated it, including myself.

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Mornelithe
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:32:51 PM

@ Alienange: It's not really that hard a concept to grasp...there are prime examples of this throughout the entertainment industry. Musical artists we despise going platinum. Movies that have little apparent value breaking box office records. Sometimes on the outside looking in we simply shake our heads in disgust.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:35:55 PM

Alienange: Popularity means little to me. No CoD can compete with KZ2.

3 up, 1 down

Temjin001
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:46:09 PM

KZ2 was good, I definitely did not hate it. I enjoyed it. But I challenge anyone to explain to me what makes it so much better than Halo 3, Half Life 2, and MW. And yes, we already know KZ2 looks nice with it's post-processing effects.

My synopsis of KZ2:

Pros:
::Great graphics (it's highest achievement)
::Fresh spin on FPS genre in regards to semi-sim/action FPS (interesting weighty controls)
::Great animation. MW is the only game that challenges it in this department. I remember how impressed I was by MW the first time I saw it in action. I'd say these two are about equal here.
::Online play was solid in KZ2 but definitely not as robust in general modes of play compared to the already infinite amount online shooters on the market:TF2, Halo, CoD, L4D etc. It was interesting to have the carrosel of game modes shift from objective to objective.

Cons: Lack of weaponry. THe game borders sci-fi and more modernized industrial military design. It allows for more freedom than CoD but it isn't nearly as interesting as Resistance or Halo in weaponry. Seriously, Resistance and Halo does SO MUCH MORE in this department.

:: The story is okay, but the characterization did very little to draw me close to the characters. When your comrade died, was it Rico?, it really did nothing for me. A missed attempt at trying to create emotion. Half Life 2 and Halo have both topped it in this category... especially HL2

:: No one does vehicular integration better than Bungie. Valve also did quite well with HL2. A whole layer of depth gets integrated into battle that is nearly absent from KZ2 altogether. The tank battle was okay, but we've been there done that with more meaning in past CoD games. That little robot arcade segment was nice, but way too linear in implementation and totally forgettable.

::Lack of enemy types. Turn on HL2, Resistance, and Halo and you'll encounter what seems like double the amount of enemy types.

:: Horrendous co-op AI. Not that other FPS games have done so much better in this category. But I can say I've gotten more frustrated with KZ2's partner AI than from any other FPS game.

I could go on, but I'm out of time and really I don't care too much now. Running through this list totally reaffirms that KZ2 was nice, and worthwhile. But not a standard setter in any way other than graphics. Which even then, several games have better texturing (I'm not going to go there )

5 up, 1 down

Alienange
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:57:36 PM

That's just turning a blind eye Ben. The success of the CoD franchise is having a huge impact on the next installment of KZ. That doesn't mean anything to you? Come on. Of course it does.

3 up, 4 down

Jawknee
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:14:56 PM

"Having a huge impact" huh? The small change to the controls to appease the whiners? Not really that big now is it?

Morne, it is hard to grasp for some, these are the people who actually would jump off a bridge if all their friends were doing it. They are the reason such mediocrity pervades most forms of entertainment. "If everyone likes it, it must good."

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Temjin001
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 10:56:23 PM

Alienage, I think any of these devs who are worth their salt will look at their competition and draw inspiration. But, yeah, "huge impact" I think is too bold a claim.
I do see a lot of parallels at play between CoD and KZ. I can liken it's play to CoD more so than to Halo, Resistance, and HL2. I will say that if MW2 had only a longer single player game I'd take it over KZ2. What was there in MW2 was sometimes really exhilarating and nearly shocking. The game really made an impression on me with how they integrated residential areas and iconic modern US settings into a war zone. Not to mention the wonderfully smooth 60fps play. There's also some nice tactical depth when it comes to shooting through walls, and going prone.

I'm really at odds with Ben when he claims no CoD can touch KZ2, because outside of it's short length MW2 can.

Last edited by Temjin001 on 9/25/2010 10:59:57 PM

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Temjin001
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:11:04 PM

Oh, and speaking of being MAJORLY influenced, or rip off, whatever you want to think of it.

Look into "Jin Roh" a manga series in Japan... Google it.
Sorry, Guerilla, a dead ringer in plagiarism there.

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Clamedeus
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 4:40:21 AM

@Temjin001

They might of got inspiration from the characters from Jin Roh, but the characters could also got influenced by Nazi Germany to make the story seem believable. It could either be from Jin Roh or based some of the stuff on Nazi Germany.

Last edited by Clamedeus on 9/26/2010 4:42:37 AM

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Temjin001
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 9:59:01 AM

Clamedeus, I don't buy it. Especially the red glowing eyes.....

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Clamedeus
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 10:24:20 AM

And you know how many other games or anime have red glowing eye's? Who knows, they probably never even seen or heard of Jin Roh, and who knows what influenced the people who made Jin Roh, the helmets look a lot like German helmets.

They could of got influenced by both but who knows.

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Temjin001
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 3:00:00 PM

Crap man, you even have red glowing eyes!
No fair =(

I don't want to sound so hard on KZ2. I actually really like the game a lot more than what it would seem with all of my negative lashing out. I just have a pet peeve when I detect bias or slant or anything that tarnishes truth. It brings out the beast within. grrr!

Anyhow, I'm really stoked for KZ3. For me, it's one of next year's most anticipated and it'll probably be a game I get at full price! =)

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Clamedeus
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 4:50:22 PM

I can't wait as well Temjin.

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amzngskillz
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 9:59:44 AM
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When my PS2 burned out, I copped an Xbox from a garage sale. The first game I bought was Halo. I sort of like it but I never finished it because it was kind of long and boring. Then I bought Halo 2 and it was the same thing. Long and boring. Didn't finish that one either. That was my last Halo experience. Playstation for life.

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BikerSaint
Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 11:35:33 AM

Temjin001,

<<<<speaking of being MAJORLY influenced>>>>>>

Actually, the influence goes back longer than that, back to at least 1987, where Jin Roh had got it's own influence.

FYI, on the the front cover art copies of my 2 Mamoru Oshii films(BTW, mine has different cover art than Wikipedia shows theirs as), "The Red Spectacles" & "Stray Dog:Kerberos Panzer Cops" both show the original "red eyes" we now know as Heghast. And the Jin Roh version is a carbon copy of the red-eye on the cover of my own "Red Spectacles" copy.

And it's almost the same for Stray Dog, with 2 exceptions, one being slightly different breathing respirators on their face-plates, and secondly, a more simpler generic(uglier), armor design.

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BigBoss4ever
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 10:51:31 AM
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i really want to play Alan Wake, the psychological adventure equivalent to Heavy Rain on 360.

never a fan of Halo, the only game I bought for Halo is the Halo War, which is a Real Strategy game very similar to Star Craft 2 or Red Alear 3, nothing to do with FPS. but that was about it. never a fan of FPS a bit. sorry, but thats wut type a gamer i am.

Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 9/25/2010 10:52:37 AM

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robinhood2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:26:37 AM
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Have never cared for Halo.

Just not my cup of tea. I used to be all over those FPS like a hot flannel, but now?

I like something I can think about for ages, like Heavy Rain.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:53:26 PM

I like something I can think about for "Dragon Ages"

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Wissam
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:36:59 AM
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I laughed hard when my friend showed me it.he
also didn't like it.

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Temjin001
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:18:46 PM
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It's amazing how many ups and downs are on this page. I think it's pretty telling that some PS3 fans would rather not admit to liking FPS games, or Halo because it would affirm that their hated system, x360, happens to offer a few things they actually would like. It's easier to fend the desire off with scornful energy than it is to accept the reality that the PS3 doesn't always have all the best stuff.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:52:46 PM

for my part, I can count the 360 games I want on one hand even if this is a solid title. All I need for FPS is Resistance, Killzone, and Bioshock.

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Temjin001
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 1:04:21 PM

I can go to 2 hands. But that's about it. PS3 has really come into it's own over the last couple years. I'm really wondering if MS will be able to get my money with their next platform. Patience really seemed to have paid off for those who invested into PS3 this gen.

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Jawknee
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:17:37 PM

Here's were your wrong Temji, you cant assume some people are just refusing to admit they like FPS out of some deep hatred for the genre or MS. your assuming things you have no way of proving.

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Temjin001
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 9:51:19 PM

I am assuming.

Am I assuming too much? I dunno.

I know I've been tempted before to fill the vacant hole of satisfaction that others have that I do not with scorn. I was drawing more from emotional intelligence on this one. Whether it's truly accurate, or not, I don't know. But I will say, in my time, and dealings and experiences with people, I'm pretty accurately perceptive on such things.

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Clamedeus
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 4:21:06 AM

@Temjin001

The only thing that got my interest on the 360 is Bioshock, but since that's on the PS3, i don't see any reason why to shell out some money for a 360.

Nothing right now seems to interest me as of yet, I'm waiting for something to come that will. Then i will get one.

So far right now the PS3 has what i need and to fill my thirst for what ever i need in any genre.

I like my shooters and all, but i like variety when I'm in different moods. I'm sure others are in the same boat as me, and some might not be.

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Temjin001
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 3:02:52 PM

Cool Clamedeus, I've been feeling the desire to cut ties with MS myself. It really just depends on what they can offer during the next gen. I don't want to rule myself out from awesome games. But if the next gen will be anything like this gen, I think I'll just follow Sony's lead. I'll be patient and deal with minor inconsistencies in multi-plats and relish in the awesome exclusives and call it good.

Last edited by Temjin001 on 9/26/2010 3:03:11 PM

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Clamedeus
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 4:51:47 PM

@Temjin

I hear you man.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 12:40:14 PM
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I was going to ask how you were liking it at the Week in Review Ben, I'm glad to hear it is a success. Your thoughts on games, ALL games, are always welcome here. Like you said, we kid around a lot and bash on things, but in spirit this is a reasonable adult community that can appreciate thoughtful discussion.

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BeezleDrop
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 1:59:05 PM
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The success of CoD means people will just buy any brand with a name on it. They could release CoD: Lose your job, girlfriend, and your car suddenly explodes and you hit rock bottom 16 and people would buy it because it is Call of Duty. The funny thing is, is that its the exact same way with Halo. Any fan will buy it just for the name, they charged $60 for an EXPANSION! And people paid that!(ODST) If that isn't the prime example of how ignorant and gullible people are just to get the next big FPS I don't know what is.

But Ben, I am going to have to disagree. I bought a crapbox to try out Alan Wake and I was ultimately disappointed. The game wasn't bad but I just kept waiting to get immersed, to be impressed and it never happened. The backdrops were stunning but the facial animations, character models, they were beyond awful for 5 years of development. And collecting Coffee Thermoses? Seriously? I really liked both Max Payne's but come on Remedy. Bad Form. Halo Reach may be the best for last, but it really isn't anything to write home about. If anyone is a fan that is fine, and keeping an open mind I completely agree with but I will utilize my Open Mindedness all different genres of games.

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Jawknee
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:16:16 PM

"The success of CoD means people will just buy any brand with a name on it."

EXACTLY!

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THE-GAMER
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:38:05 PM
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Ive been hearing lots of xbots talking bout Infamous 2 and that game didnt even come out yet

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Clamedeus
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 4:24:08 AM

InFAMOUS was fun, but i as any other person who liked the first one cant wait for the second game of InFAMOUS.

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Zorigo
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 2:39:10 PM
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well i'll say its trailer did make it look profoundly very good.

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LimitedVertigo
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 4:28:52 PM
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One thing I will admit to is I really enjoy the Halo commercials. Especially the Halo3 one.

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zork
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 4:47:13 PM
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I dont even know why were talking about halo,and second i dont like the 360 or anything else related to the 360.

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sirbob6
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 5:23:18 PM
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I guess I'll have to visit my xbot, then come November I'll let that little Foranza fanatic over and watch him die on the inside.

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BikerSaint
Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 9:36:21 PM
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sirbob,
Just make sure you stand him in one of those little kiddie pools first!

That way you won't have StainMaster re-clean your carpet from him suddenly puddling all over it.

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The X Factor 9
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 1:00:34 AM
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Halo Reach is a great game. No reason to hate. The Matchmaking is FAR superior to anything available on PS3. Halo Reach is by FAR the best Halo game ever made. It is the only one I've enjoyed since the original. It has reminded me of why I loved Halo way back when. Bungie has done a great job.

I agree wholeheartedly Ben. Killzone 2 has its work cut out for it. Online infrastructure is very important this time around.

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MadPowerBomber
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 3:58:17 AM
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On topic: I almost bought the le silver 360 that comes with this game. Not because of this game, but because I still wanna play Gears of War 1 and 2, and whatnot. Then I realized I was broke, and decided not to.

Off topic: Would someone tell me, if they could be so kind, what's so great about Killzone 2? I've played it through almost twice -- first time right up to Radic, the second time all the way through -- and either I'm missing some integral piece to the puzzle or... O_o

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Clamedeus
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 4:33:22 AM

Maybe it's not your type of game, I'm not sure. I loved Killzone 2. It's one of my favorite FPS games. I love the Heavy feel of the controls, and the environment and the atmosphere in the levels. I don't know it's something about the game that appeals to me i cant explain it.

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D1g1tal5torm
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 4:36:43 AM
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KZ2 - sp was brilliant > than COD4
COD4 - mp was brilliant > than KZ2

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wolfsinner
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 8:04:54 AM
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I think Halo is a pretty cool guy. eh kills aliens and doesnt afraid of anything.

On a serious note though, I played ODST when I got my 360 a few months ago. I honestly didn't like it, but then again, I find no fun in FPS's.
I guess that people who like FPS's should play this. From what I've seen, it looks really good.

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firesoul453
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 3:20:15 PM
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Halo is great because they ripped off the bes rts game of all time!

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SubjectiveTruth
Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 4:46:29 PM
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I was about to buy this but changed my mind and got RDR instead, figured I would get more single player time out of it etc. I"m actually about to go play RDR

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