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Why Halo 5 Must Be A Critical Success, Decent Scores Are Not An Option

ThisGenGaming says "The Halo series has always been one of the biggest sellers for Microsoft, and many would argue that the original Halo is pretty much what save the first Xbox. With the fifth installment of the series releasing in just a few weeks, here are 5 reasons why Halo 5 must be a critical success for both the franchise and the Xbox One as a whole."

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sammarshall1023118d ago (Edited 3118d ago )

I can see Halo 5 getting a 90+ rating

I have a feeling it's going to be epic

A 85 rating wouldn't hurt it though. Halo 4 got a 87 and sold 9 million

Halo 4's campaign was very good too and with everything we've seen and played in Halo 5 my confidence in it is great

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spicelicka3118d ago

Problem is that people who aren't used to play halo will dislike it regardless. I can guarantee there will be many reviews claiming "it's too much like halo" and other's saying "they changed too much".

It's an insolvable dilemma.

AngelicIceDiamond3118d ago

Halo 5 needs to be at least a 90 rating. It needs to be a pretty top notch game that once again represents the Xbox platform, more so now then ever imo.

jb2273118d ago

Do we know when the embargo will be lifted yet? Usually it's a sign of good faith if reviews drop prior to release and a bad sign if they are posted late. With reviewers receiving their copies soon I'd assume that the embargo may be lifted the week prior to release...any journalists here privvy to that info if they are able to share?

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otherZinc3118d ago (Edited 3118d ago )

No, Halo 5 Guardians does not need "critical acclaim" from biased reviewers!

Halo 5 Guardians With:
A "Story"-
Something other "critically acclaimed" shooters don't have.

A "Forge Mode"
Something other "critically acclaimed" shooters don't have.

"21" Multiplayer Maps
Something other "critically acclaimed" shooters don't have.

"1 to 4 Player Campaign Co-op"
"Through The Actual Story"
Something other "critically acclaimed" shooters don't have.

"NO *****NG SEASON PASS"
Something "all" shooters or games have!

GIVING US "18" FREE MULTIPLAYER MAPS
Something "No" shooter is doing!

This is just a few things 343 Industries has for us.

So, to a "Smart Consumer", that value Replay Value;
Would already consider Halo 5 Guardians "A Critical Success"!

The entire gaming community should be behind this Halo 5 Guardians 343 Industries Effort, as they're giving us an enormous bang for the buck of $60.

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FlexLuger3118d ago

No less than a 9. Halo's legacy demands it.

Black0ut3118d ago

Either way it's gonna be so much fun!

TWO MORE WEEKS!!

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lastking953118d ago (Edited 3118d ago )

Again wtf do people give meta scores so much power? Someone gave forza h2 2/10 wtf would someone take that seriously? Halo 5 can get 9s across the boards than someone that dislike the direction it take or plain troll gives it 4/10 and it drop to the 80s. The only score that matters is your own. Halo 5 can have a meta if 74 idc as long as I feel it's over 90

Shelkm3118d ago

Well said!I like to see good reception of the game because I am a fan and I want people to enjoy it as much as I do, but at the end of the day all that matters to me is how I felt about the game.

Black0ut3118d ago

Very well said lastking!

Meta scores should only be taken as a rough guideline no matter the game because some of the sites that are allowed to score on there are disgraceful and quite frankly it's hurting the core reputation of the site itself.

So if you're on the fence about a game, MC is great but imo never use it to FULLY describe a game.

kraenk123118d ago

I mainly use MC for the user reviews. Sure, there are trolls as well but usually they don't attempt to be professionals and are rather easy to detect.

memots3118d ago

Halo 5 is a must for every Xbo owner.
That title alone made me start looking for a deal or combo i want to get.

I am not sure why there is a need to start damage control the game or nit pick everything when its not even out.
And yes i agree that Trolls from both side are using Metascore way too much as a supposed truth on what you should and should not be allowed to enjoyed. gaming taste is a personal thing and no amount of review will ever change what one might like.

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Master Chief Became More Than A Machine In 343's Halo

In Halo 4, 5, and Infinite, Master Chief became a more nuanced, human character.

In spite of the Halo series’ struggles, 343 deserves praise for adding nuance and characterisation to the ever-beating heart of Halo - The Master Chief. Playing through Infinite, it's abundantly clear that the events of the current and previous trilogies have irrevocably changed the iconic hero. He’s no longer the ‘blank slate’ that was previously presented by Bungie. He’s a fatigued, damaged and fallible protagonist, and one who is meandering through currents of grief, while reveling in his newfound agency. Giving the Chief a compelling and meaningful voice was no small feat, and 343 should be proud of that victory.

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kingnick408d ago

This article completely misses part of the appeal of the original iteration of character in the original game trilogy. It was the Chief and Cortana vs an entire alien collective. The blank slate Bungie displayed in their games was genius, he was an mysterious hero a wide audience could identify with because he wasn't as clearly defined as most characters.

The books added a lot of lore and backstory but most Halo players just want a fun game with exposition that doesn't get in the way of gameplay, it's why the Cortana level in Halo 3 was derided.

Not every character has to be a damaged soyboy, a soldier has to suck it up and do his duty.

BandarHub407d ago

A lot of people give the 343 version of Master Chief a lot of slack.
But Fundamentally he is still the same character, he just has a couple more dialogues. He has not changed in terms of attitude.
"Not every character has to be a damaged soyboy, a soldier has to suck it up and do his duty."
And that's what he has done at the end of the day, he did his duty. Watch his partner die, and was ready to destroy the weapon in Halo infinite....he is still the same soilder that everyone remembers

Halo Infintes one was a nice balance between both.

slate91407d ago

Chief and the halo franchise became a joke under 343

Sciurus_vulgaris407d ago

The 343i Master Chief has is based on the books. However, in Halo 4-Infinite, the Master Chief overtime become. gradually becomes more willing to show some emotion.

Obscure_Observer407d ago

"However, in Halo 4-Infinite, the Master Chief overtime become. gradually becomes more willing to show some emotion."

Which is awesome! I love how Master Chief become more John and less soldier.

Sciurus_vulgaris407d ago

I didn’t even notice my typos,lol

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GameStop Kicks Off Four Pre-Owned Games For $20 Sale

Daily Video Game writes: "GameStop is running a new pre-owned game sale on over 1000 pre-owned games that offers four pre-owned ($9.99 or less) games for $20 across multiple gaming platforms right now, including PS3 and Xbox 360!"

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roadkillers648d ago

I mean, the deal is alright… Unfortunately for me the Serious S doesn’t have a disk drive and unfortunately for Gamestop a lot of those games are on or have been on Gamepass/PSNow.

Sgt_Slaughter648d ago

Given the nature of backwards compatibility on new systems, this is a great sale in case you missed out on some gems from last gen.

Mandingo2020648d ago

Most of the games on Xbox are on game pass. The Switch games in this sale are trash c'mon farming simulator that's laughable. The PS4 games should be cheaper. I can't wait for the GameStop going out of business liquidation sale.

neutralgamer1992648d ago

Seriously man I don't get the hate on GS and I guess you want even less options and give more control to the publishers

And you want thousands of people to lose their jobs because you don't like a company. One thing I have noticed is how most who hate on GS haven't shopped at the actual stores in years. Many who hate on GS have also done so listening to others negative stories or experiences. People on YT want clicks and hating on GS is the cool thing

SurgicalMenace648d ago

It's not people's hate that would lose people's jobs, it's the shady business practices of the company. So what you're saying is that because people work there individuals should just support what they don't want to? Sound advice; Hitler too had supporters, employees, and advocates but people go around hating him too. They only hate because of other people's bad stories or experiences; they only spoke bad about him because they wanted attention. It's been decades; lets give his way another go. With your logic anything could be made to sound good.🤷🏾‍♂️

neutralgamer1992647d ago

SurgicalMenace

Seriously you used Hitler as an example to say company has shady practices

You don't have to shop at GS there are many other retailers. I shop there and vast majority of my experiences have been positive and most of the employees are super nice

SurgicalMenace647d ago

Just having some fun, bro.🤣🤣

Mandingo2020647d ago

There are other places to work besides GS. Plus, their benefits are trash so why not work somewhere else?

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REDGUM648d ago

And none of those game you speak of you actually own as they are digital not physical & would cost more than $20 as the subscription costs more than that.

Mandingo2020647d ago (Edited 647d ago )

You know you can get game pass ultimate codes for the low on cdkeys or g2a right? You don't need to have a subscription 😂. GS is trash and I'd rather support the mom and pop game store here instead.

BlackTar187648d ago

Why are you people so full of hate? GameStop gives people jobs and provides a physical appearance to see things in the flesh and not just some soulless online experience.

Mandingo2020647d ago

You can get physical at mom and pop game stores plus you can get it online. GS is trash

neutralgamer1992647d ago

Because Mom and Pop shops cost two to three times more for the same product Angie the answer

BlackTar187647d ago (Edited 647d ago )

Mom and pop stores cost more and have even harder time competing against the internet. Also lie to me and tell you have a couple mom and pop stores near you selling games then lie and tell me you shop there.

IanTH648d ago

These sales, while potentially great, really struggle to be valuable given you can't easily parse what games are in stock. You can't just say "only show what is online & what are in my nearby stores". Probably 60-75% of these games in these massive lists are out of stock for shipping, and out of stock locally. It makes it a chore to find anything you'd want, much less 4 of them, much less enough if you wanted to get to a free shipping tier. It's a bummer.

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10 Best Halo Games

NoobFeed Editor Joshua Burt writes - There are many games in the famous Halo Franchise that are stellar titles and need to be revered. And some that do not. These games stand out from the crowd and deluge of colossal Halo titles. Games that made Halo great. We do need to iron out what qualifies the game for this list. They have to be in the Halo franchise… Obviously.

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-Foxtrot718d ago

Halo CE over Halo Infinite anyday

Not to mention the impact it had at the time

Flawlessmic718d ago

Halo 3 at the top is correct the only thing id change is swap infinite and halo ce around.

AuraAbjure718d ago

Halo 4 best campaign and multiplayer. Halo 3 best story.

ChubbyBlade717d ago

Are you trying to give people cancer?

AuraAbjure717d ago (Edited 717d ago )

Halo 4 has the hottest Cortana too which explains why the MC is the hardest in that campaign and why H4's multiplayer is the illest. Chief ain't afraid to take on teleporting enemies that can one hit melee kill.

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