Article: Halo - the revolution that came and went

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Full article: http://www.bordersdown.net/content/5...-came-and-went

Do you know of any action games that defy this trend? Or maybe some very bad offenders where the level of freedom is highly restricted? Or am I simply wrong in thinking most action games have regressed into very controlled, linear experiences? Let us know your thoughts!

[Wools]

Wonderful article, I agree with every word.

Halo changed everything & rather than taking the lead with its ideas, every other developer is taking a cinematic route. We have the best graphics and audio in the world, but no freedom or originality to have fun with.

[JSR]

Thanks! Should also be noted that at the time of writing Far Cry 3 hadn't been released. If that game doesn't smother me with waypoints it could be a good exception to the rule.

[Squirtle]

You mention Far Cry 3, but what about Far Cry 2 and Crysis? Both great action games where you get to script so much of the action by the choices you make on the fly.

[JSR]

Crysis is a decent example. At the same time, if you look at the much more linear sequel, the trend is clearly visible. Never played Far Cry 2 actually, hope to do so before I plunge into the third game.

[capcom_suicide]

Nice article. Didn't know we had another Norwegian here. That's at least three Vikings that I know of.

FC2 is okay, and would have been magnificent had it not had respawning checkpoints and poor fast travel options. FC3 is erm... Helt fantastisk!!

[moonwhistle]

I played the first farcry on original Xbox and thought it was generic and extremely boring. The Halo series had an incredible first game and a steady decline in quality since.

[Brad]

Re: Article: Halo - the revolution that came and went

Nice article. Didn't know we had another Norwegian here. That's at least three Vikings that I know of.

Who's the third? I thought it was just you and Alex.

[charlesr]

Vistors from Norway last month (obviously mostly not registered users):

1. Rogaland 291
2. Hordaland 282
3. Oslo 134
4. Vestfold 5

[Colin]

MoFo2 is Norwegian i'm sure.

(I lived in Norway for a bit but that doesn't count!)

[capcom_suicide]

Mofo2 is from the same place as me . Raggen too from the GRAWsome days.