ODST? What is that?
Don't worry about that Stud, you couldn't. Aim, click. Rinse lather scream/laugh hysterically about how your big gun just totally offed some noob, repeat.
|
Don't worry about that Stud, you couldn't. Aim, click. Rinse lather scream/laugh hysterically about how your big gun just totally offed some noob, repeat.
I have no idea what I did to immediately deserve this kind of attitude "aimed and clicked" at me. You do realize that your sarcastic take on this game is exactly what you're spewing back at me here, right? Hilarious.
Far as I know you can yeah, since ODST takes place before Halo 3 in the storyline.
I think Abraham is a PS3 owner perhaps, and is just frustrated that he doesn't get to play :)
How is it? All the reviews I have read about it says "mediocre".
|
Orbital Drop Shock Trooper. You have no idea how many people I've told that to recently.
I think a lot of the reaction depends on what you think it'll be coming into the game. If you're expecting the most revolutionary game ever, you'll be disappointed. If, on the other hand, you expect some more great Halo action, a really fun multiplayer mode and the entire collection of Halo 3 Multiplayer mapes, then you'll really like it.
The positives for me have to be Firefight mode, where you and three other ODST troopers, played by people next to you using split screen or friends on your friends list hold off wave after wave of covenant troops. This may sound familiar, but the little difference between this and other similar modes is how the gameplay can change depending on what enemy spawns. One spawn you might be holding off masses of grunts outside, while next spawn you might be holed up inside a bunker fighting off some brutes. It's very fun.
The single player campaign will depend on how much of a Halo geek you are. So I loved it. ONI gets involved. Covenant Engineers show up for the first time in the FPS. As you wander through the city, you'll see graffiti proclaiming that you should 'Remember Reach'. If, like me, you like the world that Bungie's developed, these little bits will excite you. I do have to mention the characters you play with. The voiceovers are lots of fun, and they really bring the soldiers to life. They actually seem like real characters!
The nighttime section of the game that serves as a 'hub' is very atmospheric, especially when the typically brilliant music comes in. You do feel quite lonely, especially after a few of the missions you play in as the other ODST's in the squad, where you're surrounded by allies. Do try to find as many of the audio logs that tell a side story of one civilian in New Mombasa during the invasion. It's quite a good story, and will break up some of the monotony of wandering around in the dark.
It's a very good game. I'd highly recommend that people get it. If you're a Halo fan, it's a must have.
I agree with Uzzy wholeheartedly.
The game is more Halo 3 goodness, with a twist. Personally, I prefer the more mortal ODSTs to the Spartan Master Chief. As a fan of the Halo-universe, the game drips setting atmosphere. The narrative is engaging while still remaining quintessential Halo. The characterization is very good. Also, as much as I love the flashback missions, the Rookie's solo exploration through the nighttime streets is probably my favorite part. It almost evokes a survival-horror style separation.
Elements I'm particularly fond of:
All Halo 3 Multiplayer maps.
Firefight mode is terrific. Only gripe is that it doesn't have the meeting-place capability of the normal multiplayer.
The ODST vs Spartan capabilties: More mortal character (stamina/health) requires more tactical/less run-n-gun, silenced weapons, visor view.
Supply caches! I loved tearing through the streets on a Mongoose!
A must have for Halo-fans like myself!
Frankly on the Dutch levels I felt like more of a bad ass then I ever did playing as Master Chief. Now admittedly this could have something to do with Adam Baldwin’s voice acting. Because everyone knows Jayne Cobb could beat down John 117 any day of the week.
All in all, a great game. A very short game mind you, but great all the same.
|
|
Frankly on the Dutch levels I felt like more of a bad ass then I ever did playing as Master Chief. Now admittedly this could have something to do with Adam Baldwin’s voice acting. Because everyone knows Jayne Cobb could beat down John 117 any day of the week.
All in all, a great game. A very short game mind you, but great all the same.
Dutch was very much the most impressive character in power in this game, though I think I enjoyed the level as Romeo the best. The only contention that I have so far is that when you play as the Rookie, you are playing a non-entity character. Master Chief might've been faceless, but he had a character. Without a voice, the Rookie seems kind of souless...
Dutch was very much the most impressive character in power in this game, though I think I enjoyed the level as Romeo the best. The only contention that I have so far is that when you play as the Rookie, you are playing a non-entity character. Master Chief might've been faceless, but he had a character. Without a voice, the Rookie seems kind of souless...
I don't think the Rookie is meant to have a soul. I think the idea is that you're the Rookie. I feel that without the voice it makes it more immersive, and while it might not make the Rookie a memorable character it makes all the others more so. Because you aren’t out there trying to find some character’s team mates, you’re trying to find your team mates.
<Insert Soul Here>
|
|
I don't think the Rookie is meant to have a soul. I think the idea is that you're the Rookie. I feel that without the voice it makes it more immersive, and while it might not make the Rookie a memorable character it makes all the others more so. Because you aren’t out there trying to find some character’s team mates, you’re trying to find your team mates.
<Insert Soul Here>
Really? I found it less emersive as a result, kind of hard to connect to any of the other characters since you're the new guy too. Of course, I had the same problem with Gordon Freeman in Half-Life... maybe i'm just missing it. Of course, that game seems to want you to connect with the other characters. Perhaps this is the point i'm missing.
Still, the game is great over all. I like that the characters feel fragile, you really feel like you're part of the war even during the Dutch bad-assery.
Far as I know you can yeah, since ODST takes place before Halo 3 in the storyline.
I think Abraham is a PS3 owner perhaps, and is just frustrated that he doesn't get to play :)
Nope I only got a PS2 and this old computer, however My comment was a poke at the game series in general... I simply find them simplistic, and truthfully the thought of a plot to them is... laughable to me.
It was not an insult to you stud so chill, it was an insult to the game series, if I wanted to insult you, I would do so with more gusto and originality than that. However I find you a likable fellow so that isn't probable.
Far as I know you can yeah, since ODST takes place before Halo 3 in the storyline.
I think Abraham is a PS3 owner perhaps, and is just frustrated that he doesn't get to play :)
Nope I only got a PS2 and this old computer, however My comment was a poke at the game series in general... I simply find them simplistic, and truthfully the thought of a plot to them is... laughable to me.
Actually they have pretty good plot, as well as a well developed world setting. Just because you don't care to follow it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
|
|
Far as I know you can yeah, since ODST takes place before Halo 3 in the storyline.
I think Abraham is a PS3 owner perhaps, and is just frustrated that he doesn't get to play :)
Nope I only got a PS2 and this old computer, however My comment was a poke at the game series in general... I simply find them simplistic, and truthfully the thought of a plot to them is... laughable to me.
It was not an insult to you stud so chill, it was an insult to the game series, if I wanted to insult you, I would do so with more gusto and originality than that. However I find you a likable fellow so that isn't probable.
No harm, no foul to this fowl. There is a lot more there than you think, however, hence Bungie (who are pretty well known for creating games with good immersion factors such as Marathon) was able to make ODST. Don't let a group of obnoxious frat boys who enjoy "tea bagging" one another stop you from thinking that a game is good for more than just screaming and brutal slaying of "noobs".
|
|
I don't know how true this is, or if other people feel the same way, but I've found the whole 'Tea Bagging, swearing twelve year old' player on Halo is rarer then you think, but he sticks out like a sore thumb.
The majority of the players you'll go up against will actually be kind, decent or at the very least quiet. The problem comes when you get someone who calls everyone a 'Gay N$~~@+ Jew' and tea bags everyone. You might only meet one in a night, but they stand out a lot, and can make the memory of a good nights gaming into a bad one.
Still, if you really don't like the sounds of that, Firefight can only be played with friends. So it's rather nice.
I don't know how true this is, or if other people feel the same way, but I've found the whole 'Tea Bagging, swearing twelve year old' player on Halo is rarer then you think, but he sticks out like a sore thumb.
The majority of the players you'll go up against will actually be kind, decent or at the very least quiet. The problem comes when you get someone who calls everyone a 'Gay n#&##! Jew' and tea bags everyone. You might only meet one in a night, but they stand out a lot, and can make the memory of a good nights gaming into a bad one.
Still, if you really don't like the sounds of that, Firefight can only be played with friends. So it's rather nice.
That's the point when both sides should join together and play tag with the teabagger until he/she drops out of the game.