Halo 2 Anticipation Thread: Hype Vs. Reality

[Smitty]

The pistol was, arguably, too good a weapon.

[PeteJ]

They have a new auto rifle\pistol combo, I believe. Automatic fire normally, and single shot when zoomed in. I think it is a shame personally, as I use the pistol in multiplayer constantly and usually not zoomed in. As Smitty rightly says though, it was massively overpowered. No weapon should be able to dominate as much as the Pistol does.

Lots of player stats are essential, especially at the end of each game. And I also like the idea of lockable menus Need some way to get the linked up Xbox's to hurry the F up when joining a game too.

Smitty, I completely agree that it seems like Bungie are going all out for the sequel, not just a lazy update. I was just saying that, for once, I'd have been very happy with a lazy update. I just hope Bungie don't go too far and harm the feeling. I have faith, though.

[Smitty]

Oh yes another new weapon (that some don't seem to have heard of) the Covenant Carbine: http://nikon.bungie.org/pressscans/oxm.0604/5.jpg

And these are the two best articles on Halo 2 i've seen:

Official Xbox Magazine

http://halo.bungie.org/pressscans/display.html?scan=oxm.0604

Xbox Gamer Magazine

http://halo.bungie.org/pressscans/display.html?scan=xboxgamer_0604

[Nijo]

- 4 player co-op **in my dreams**
- Allies that don't die in the first 5 seconds
- More of the best levels, but less of the copy/paste levels

But Halo was great, so even if they just put Giants voice-overs on it I'd buy the sequel.

[Smitty]

Off the latest Halo 2 update:

''So far, there are 15,107 lines of combat dialog recorded and implemented, with just a little more to go in.''

???

[Uli]

They have a new auto rifle\pistol combo, I believe. Automatic fire normally, and single shot when zoomed in.

sounds like you are talking about the new Battle Rifle, pete!? sure this would make a good substitute for the Pistol - at least in mid-ranged combat. but despite, where did you get the info that the Pistol wont make it?

[nips]

But I want bots...

Oh, which one of you wants to create some way points and stuff for h4xx0r3d XBoxes... someone should REALLY do that!

[Magnakai]

Remember, this is Bungie. Bungie have never failed to deliver. Ever. (apart from Halo's second half but that's cause they were rushed by microsoft and it's just my opinion i know you lot disagree i still like the game but think it could've had a lot more time spent on it but don't kill me please.)

[PeteJ]

sounds like you are talking about the new Battle Rifle, pete!? sure this would make a good substitute for the Pistol - at least in mid-ranged combat. but despite, where did you get the info that the Pistol wont make it?

Yeah that is the Battle Rifle. People have been saying the Pistol has been removed for a while, though I should add not officially. It may well return, but it'd be fairly worthless with this new weapon - too similar. Not sure if the old assault rifle will return either, i think it has been replaced with an Uzi.

If they can recapture 'those' moments from the Atttack on the Control Room level, then H2 will be a winner.

The new Assult maps in multiplayer look like a winner, and I'm really glad they've given you the ability to have four different teams. Whether or not this means four people in co-op is...uhh...unlikely, but would be oh so cool

[Kevvy Metal]

There is one feature from the first game that i think a lot of people have been taken for granted that it will be included in halo 2, and that is SPLIT-SCREEN mutiplayer.

I am a little concerned that Bungie may focus too much on Live multiplayer and not include this feature, just like Rainbow 6, Doom 3 and Unreal 2.

This is one feature that i've found next to no info on apart from bungie saying "we are exploring ways to make multiplayer games more enjoyable for gamers with only 2 controllers and no Live access."

I am also on Xbox live but it pales in comparison to a LAN match. I often play original halo system link but with only two tv cuz it's a bit of a hassle to organise more. Its so incredable with eight people all in the same room. I'm worried that i'm not going to be able to do this with Halo 2. They have confirmed that "Each player can use an individual box in LAN games (up to 16 boxes)" but NOTHING ABOUT SPLIT SCREEN.

When looking at the new screen shots and videos of halo 2 on the interweb, I'm not sure if the xbox could handle the game in split screen, looks like it's already using every last bit of power from the console.

This is my only real concern.

[nips]

I thought that I may have read something about this, but won't they just trim out some of the pretty to allow split screen to occur...

[Tetsuo]

Halo 2 will no doubt be a great game, even a stunning one.

But it simply won't be able to re-create the sense of utter astonishment and awe from playing Halo, no matter how many guns and customisable logos it throws at us.

[nips]

Why not? I doubt it'll get 10/10 in EDGE, but I see no reason why it wont knock us off our feet!

[tyler]

I'm slightly worried the balance will be lost. I don't like the look of the 'dual wielding'. Especially those Uzis. Am I alone in thinking they looked crap? And the Ghosts Boost is a terrible idea in my opinion, it was bad enough at normal speed being run over all the time.

But being more positive, I do think Bungie know what they're doing and will come up with all the answers.

-Stats for multiplayer would be amazing, just like Perfect Dark. I think they're pretty much a cert looking at other LIVE games.

-Bots would be nice and to be able to customise their manner/aggression aswell (again like Perfect Dark)

-A vehicle carrying a large group of players (at least 8) would be AMAZING in multiplayer. Imagine dropping off your team behind enemy lines <dribbles>

-CUSTOMISATION is the word. Options, Options, Options. Mainly in Multiplayer. Things like toggling the Ghost boost, picking each weapon not just sets, etc....

To summerise: Call RARE, copy EVERYTHING Perfect Dark had re:multiplayer and add 4

= Halo 2: Bestest & Fastest & More

[geldra]

They have confirmed that "Each player can use an individual box in LAN games (up to 16 boxes)" but NOTHING ABOUT SPLIT SCREEN.

I'm pretty convinced i read somewhere about this and it was just after E3 a bungie rep basically said something along the lines of "theres one thing that people havent picked up on and thats the fact that there are 16 machines linked here and that could possibly mean 64 player matches". I could have misread it but i'm pretty sure thats what the implication was.....I believe it was from the article where 2 guys blagged backstage to play the E3 demo.