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Halo 3 Mimics Halo 2, With Some Improved Graphics

Charles Herold of the New York Times writes:

"For those who have played Halo and Halo 2, the wildly popular shooter games, I can review Halo 3 in one sentence.

Halo 3 is Halo 2 with somewhat better graphics.

That's all you really need to know. If you loved Halo 2, you will feel just the same about Halo 3. If you played Halo 2 and couldn't figure out what all the fuss was about, Halo 3 is not the revelatory experience that will change your view of the series forever."

WafflesID6487d ago

because halo 2 scored a 9.5.

I absolutely agree with that one sentence review.

Bungie didn't add anything revolutionary to the single player campaign over halo 2, they just refined it. Not that bungie had a choice. Halo is just one of those series where you just don't mess with what is working incredibly well for a lot of people.

Nothing wrong with that. It's not an attack on the game, so don't get defensive.

NewZealander6487d ago

this is getting old , just play the game and enjoy it for what it is, im enjoying the game, yeah its not up there with gears or bio in the graphics, but I think the game is more fun to play and has a better story. and as for halo 3 not explaining the story if u hav not played halo 1 or 2 the reviewer forgot to point out is that it does explain it in the manual, Its under THE STORY SO FAR, expains everything u need to know there in whats been happening.

ShiftyLookingCow6487d ago

these are the same guys who said Bioshock lacks narrative. Halo 3 certainly explains the story better than Halo 2. I am pretty tired hiring the Halo3 similar to Halo2 graphics BS. It looks similar as it is set in the same universe with lot of the same characters and enemies, it isnt GeOW but its next gen for sure.

power of Green 6487d ago

For sure I never seen graphics in some of the levels in Halo 3 in any game(Crashed Flood infested ship level with the spore egg sacks pulsating and the lighting is something I'v never seen in a game when playing in HD Period). The game is so much fun drink a beer play the game in co-op with buddies get amped up being Chief and Halo gives you an experiance unlike anything on the market, Multi player is a whole new ball game.

I tried to play this on the hardest setting and can't even last 30 seconds in the first battle.

WafflesID6487d ago

Prey, Half-life 2.

But yeah, playing co-op on Legendary was a freakin blast. 2 player legendary seems to be just slightly easier than single player Heroic, so I'd recommend that if you are playing co-op do it on legendary for the full effect.

I will admit though...the last two missions we did with 3 player co-op :) FREAKIN A those are some hard levels heh :) Seriously...if someone can get through those on single player legendary....I bow to you. A TRULY impressive feat in my eyes.

power of Green 6487d ago

The game is so satisfying when you learn how to play it, its umatched. Its so simple to pick up and play for anybody and so rewarding to the hardcore.

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Split/Second Is The Explosive Racing Game That Deserved a Sequel

The Outerhaven writes: Split/Second was the explosive arcade racing game that outshone Ridge Racer and Burnout. That is, until Disney shut it all down before a sequel could happen.

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OmegaSoldati2h ago

As a kid i had some heart attacks playing this game. The soundtrack right on point with those close calls. I love this game.

shadowhaxor1h ago

Agreed. I still love it and play it often. Still sucks that Disney was like, nah... this game didn't do well, when it did well against other racers and reviewed well.

MaximusPrime_1h ago

Split/Second was one of the game I enjoyed playing. In fact it's still the most popular video on my YouTube channel. It's a gameplay of Split/Second posted 15 years ago. This past month 25 people viewed it. Split/Second is a favourite amongst racing gamers worldwide.

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Interview: Plants vs. Zombies Composer Talks Charm, Humor, and Musical Mayhem

Game Rant interviews Plants vs. Zombies composer Peter McConnell about honoring the series’ quirky roots, adapting its themes, and now going vinyl.

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VenomUK12d ago

The score for the first Plants Vs Zombies is such great, iconic music that it has a timeless quality. Not quite the level of Minecraft, but wonderful in its own right.

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More Read Dead Voice Actors Hint at a Big Announcement

The voice actors for Arthur Morgan and Charles Smith have vaguely confirmed a claim by Rob Wiethoff (voice of John Marston) that big news related to the Red Dead franchise will be coming "before Friday."

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lukasmain14d ago

I hope it's a remake of the 1st game. But it's probably just the PS5 version of Red Dead Redemption 2

OtterX13d ago

I hope a PS5 upgrade launches on the same day as announcement & it costs no more than $10. I already bought the Ultimate Edition once, they got good money from me.

I stopped playing completely 2 years ago until they did 60fps. I really didn't expect it would take this long & I didn't want to start completely over on PC.

GamerRN12d ago (Edited 12d ago )

I've been waiting for 60 to finish the game myself

OtterX12d ago

hopefully we'll know by the end of tomorrow! *crosses fingers*

dmonee13d ago

My wish is that its optimized for current gen machines, with some sort of story expansion. Undead nightmare 2! My 2nd wish is that it just shadow drops on the day of the announcement!.

Lionsguard13d ago

Give me my RDR2 Undead Nightmare already.

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