Halo 3: ODST - Page 9

Aboobie · 06-10-2009, 07:44

Oh fellow boat drinkers I've been weak...

I was offered £29 for Halo ODST and surrendered... and I do have a big back log...

At least there's a space for Haly now! See I was thinking of you really

Wyrdo · 06-10-2009, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by NokkonWud

I'm free all nights this week. Please, lets get something sorted as this game totally kicks ass.

No it doesn't

Haly · 06-10-2009, 23:41

Finished this earlier. I'm impressed, I finally enjoyed a Halo game without having to resort to co-op!
Enjoyed the story more this time round and could feel a bit more attached to the team than I ever did Master Chief. Guess I like being a bit vulnerable in games rather than all powerful.
When playing as the Rookie in the empty streets, it really was disconcerting at times trying to survive, rather than the usual Halo stuff.

Not sure if it's worth £30 as I doubt I'll ever touch the multiplayer, but not like it cost me anything (in fact I'll be getting paid for what I write about it, woo) in which case, excellent

Widget · 09-10-2009, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by NokkonWud

I'm free all nights this week. Please, lets get something sorted as this game totally kicks ass.

I'm about most nights from 9pm if you need some help in Firefight.

NokkonWud · 09-10-2009, 02:43

Message me next time you're on and don't want to play anything as your help would be awesome!

Widget · 09-10-2009, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by NokkonWud

Message me next time you're on and don't want to play anything as your help would be awesome!

I'm just playing through Bioshock again trying to get the DLC 0 Vitachamber achievement while I'm waiting for Forza 3 to arrive so no problem.

leowyatt · 11-10-2009, 21:52

So do you guys agree?

Daz · 11-10-2009, 22:08

All I know is we need to do a Legendary run still

NokkonWud · 12-10-2009, 13:55

I don't agree at all LeoWyatt!
ODST is AWESOME.

Belmit · 12-10-2009, 14:51

I don't get it. Played through Halo 3 and ODST and I find the whole franchise totally uninspiring in terms of gameplay, but people seem to love it. I really tried to like it, but the only thing that gripped me was the clever way the story worked in ODST with the different characters, and playing the different parts at various places in the timeline.

At least in Halo 3 there was something different in terms of taking out the big spider-like machines but even that was gone from ODST. It felt like most of the game was just 'walk for 400m, kill little grunts and big guy with armour, continue, kill little grunts and big guy with armour and a different weapon...' etc. And that was when there were enemies. A lot of the time I found myself just walking and walking and wondering if I was even going the right way. I quickly lost interest in the over-long audio clips that you find, and got fed up with absolutely pummeling each enemy with clip after clip of ammo to little effect (something I've always disliked about the games). I like that there are intervals with vehicles, and most of the fun comes from trying to keep the 'hog upright whilst dodging enemy fire, but then there's the tank levels which are pretty much just drive through everything and shoot as quickly as possible.

It sounds like I really detest the games, but really it's more of an apathy. I guess for fans of the game that's not much better though.

Of all the FPSs I've played the Halo games are my least favourite. I'd rather replay Wolfenstein.

I imagine it's far better in co-op, which I have played on the original Halo 3 and got into the camaraderie of riding round in a vehicle together etc., but it really feels like there's something very important missing from the gameplay and I'm afraid I can't pinpoint what it is.

Sorry!

06-10-2009, 07:44	#81
Aboobie Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverley Posts: 749	Oh fellow boat drinkers I've been weak... I was offered £29 for Halo ODST and surrendered... and I do have a big back log... At least there's a space for Haly now! See I was thinking of you really __________________

06-10-2009, 23:41	#83
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Finished this earlier. I'm impressed, I finally enjoyed a Halo game without having to resort to co-op! Enjoyed the story more this time round and could feel a bit more attached to the team than I ever did Master Chief. Guess I like being a bit vulnerable in games rather than all powerful. When playing as the Rookie in the empty streets, it really was disconcerting at times trying to survive, rather than the usual Halo stuff. Not sure if it's worth £30 as I doubt I'll ever touch the multiplayer, but not like it cost me anything (in fact I'll be getting paid for what I write about it, woo) in which case, excellent __________________ Halycopter

09-10-2009, 02:43	#85
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Message me next time you're on and don't want to play anything as your help would be awesome! __________________

11-10-2009, 21:52	#87
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	So do you guys agree? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

11-10-2009, 22:08	#88
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	All I know is we need to do a Legendary run still __________________ apt-get moo

12-10-2009, 13:55	#89
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	I don't agree at all LeoWyatt! ODST is AWESOME. __________________

12-10-2009, 14:51	#90
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I don't get it. Played through Halo 3 and ODST and I find the whole franchise totally uninspiring in terms of gameplay, but people seem to love it. I really tried to like it, but the only thing that gripped me was the clever way the story worked in ODST with the different characters, and playing the different parts at various places in the timeline. At least in Halo 3 there was something different in terms of taking out the big spider-like machines but even that was gone from ODST. It felt like most of the game was just 'walk for 400m, kill little grunts and big guy with armour, continue, kill little grunts and big guy with armour and a different weapon...' etc. And that was when there were enemies. A lot of the time I found myself just walking and walking and wondering if I was even going the right way. I quickly lost interest in the over-long audio clips that you find, and got fed up with absolutely pummeling each enemy with clip after clip of ammo to little effect (something I've always disliked about the games). I like that there are intervals with vehicles, and most of the fun comes from trying to keep the 'hog upright whilst dodging enemy fire, but then there's the tank levels which are pretty much just drive through everything and shoot as quickly as possible. It sounds like I really detest the games, but really it's more of an apathy. I guess for fans of the game that's not much better though. Of all the FPSs I've played the Halo games are my least favourite. I'd rather replay Wolfenstein. I imagine it's far better in co-op, which I have played on the original Halo 3 and got into the camaraderie of riding round in a vehicle together etc., but it really feels like there's something very important missing from the gameplay and I'm afraid I can't pinpoint what it is. Sorry! __________________