So there has been alot of speculation about Halo 4 based on the “H4 First look” gameplay footage and speculative reports from the gaming media. There is no doubt as before every Halo release, everyone is in speculation mode and is reading a little too deeply into the vague comments of things like “armor permutations” and “The fastest Halo yet” trying to make sense of the little information we have been provided with. That being said, what are some things you are excited for, and if you would like to include what things are you a little hesitant about?
My list goes as follows:
Classic Run,jump,shoot Halo mechanics- If you saw the Halo 4 Gameplay trailer, it looks like they are going back to the faster gameplay and visceral reactions like the original trilogy. You jump really high, run alot faster, and there is a sprint which im guessing has been changed in some way and isnt in all playlists. Halo 4 is sure to “feel” like a Halo game when you pick it up and play because it will handle like one.
Advanced movement capability- Some People have speculated that 343 is bringing back the jetpack, I disagree. My theory is that the Spartan IV’s will be able to use Zero G thrusters in special scenarios, and they will also be usable in campaign on certain levels. So how would a thruster pack differentiate from a jetpack? The thrusters will be more for increases maneuverability as shown in the first H4 trailer when Chief was dipping and dodging through the exploding spaceship, rather than pure vertical movement. I am guessing this will be a pick-up or only usable in special Zero-G environments in multiplayer and sure to add some fun and tactics to the gameplay.
Beautiful Concept Art/Artistic design- I wont lie, im a sucker for some good visuals and epic skyboxes. I know we have only seen a few pictures and some concept art, but I can tell already Halo 4 is going to be one of those games where you just stop and stare at the epic visuals and environment created by the visuals. Be prepared to have you soul blighted people =) —>Check out this Chilling concept art<—
Halo 4 storyline- With A new “Reclaimer trilogy”, comes new things to learn about the Haloverse and the story of Master Chief and the Halos. Set in the aftermath of Halo 3, the Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the universe. As we have learned, a key plot point will involve changes to Cortana and how her exposure to Halo and her operation beyond her natural lifespan may have contributed to her becoming “rampant.” It has also been revealed that the game will involve a “shield world,” a hollow artificial Dyson sphere type megastructure, possibly being set inside it. I am thinking H4 will reveal how humanity and the UNSC have adapted to the galaxy after the end of their war with the Covenant, particularly how they have co-opted Forerunner technology. I am very excited about how 343 has stated they wanted to make the H4 campaign to emphasize mystery,scope, and exploration elements key in the Halo single-player experience. Did I mention we will be playing as Master Chief again FINALLY and probably get to see Cortana go a little crazy?
Faster Gameplay- Halo 4 looks to up the ante pace wise from the slower-paced more methodical Halo Reach and this Halo fan who absolutely loved H1’s devastating arsenal of weapons/vehicles and H2’s faster Arena style gameplay says this is a good thing. To me the pace ever since H3 has feels like it has been capped to promote a different kind of squad-based playstyle from the first two Halos which is fine, but I am ready to go back to the H1+H2 style where the slayer reigned supreme and a good individual player was truly a force to be reckoned with.
My friend and H2 fanboy extraordinaire said it best, “I want them(343) to make me feel like a Super soldier again, Not a Power-puff girl incapable of taking down a squadron of Grunts without assistance”. Kill times from what I have seen, have gone down and recoil like mechanics on weapons like the BR will be there to counter-act the more powerful weapon arsenal. Who knows maybe if I throw enough pennies into the Wishing Well at the Mall, the REAL M6D pistol(aka “The truth”) may make its glorious comeback?" Highly improbable, but a Halo fan can dream =)
So what has got you guys excited or has peaked your interest about Halo 4?
My top 5 things that have me excited about Halo 4;
Return of the Master Chief
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Um… I’m sure there will be other things to add to that list eventually. But right now there isn’t anything that springs to mind. We just don’t know enough.
> My top 5 things that have me excited about Halo 4;
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> 1. Return of the BR
> 2. and Master Chief
> 3. Its not Halo REACH
> 4. Better there reach
> 5. has to be better then REACH
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> Um… I’m sure there will be other things to add to that list eventually. But right now there isn’t anything that springs to mind. We just don’t know enough.
> My top 5 things that have me excited about Halo 4;
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> Um… I’m sure there will be other things to add to that list eventually. But right now there isn’t anything that springs to mind. We just don’t know enough.
I am dissapoint =(
It is our job as the Halo community to know these things and speculate like mad men before they are released. I am pretty sure we had figured Reach out months before we got most of the information, even if that was in large part due to Tom Morello’s leaking skills. That being said you can never go wrong with Masterchief he has never disapointed lol.
My list is, at the moment, something along the lines of the list in the OP. Although, I’m not officially excited about lots of things as I have barely seen the game in an unfinished state. But I’m not going to go any further to not upset the good atmosphere of this thread. But let’s just say that everything, aside from a single thing, I have heard or seen this far from official sources has got me excited.
> My list is, at the moment, something along the lines of the list in the OP. Although, I’m not officially excited about lots of things as I have barely seen the game in an unfinished state. But I’m not going to go any further to not upset the good atmosphere of this thread. But let’s just say that everything, aside from a single thing, I have heard or seen this far from official sources has got me excited.
Yeah, I was a little concerned when I heard about some possible drastic additions but I am sure 343 would not just throw something like “armor permutations” in the game without balancing them and making sure people can play without them if they want to. Just like when I heard about abilities with Reach I was concerned, but I have come to realize that the game cant just stay Gun,grenades,melee classic Halo forever there is more gameplay options out there to explore for a game where encounters are open-ended and have the advantage of creating longer more strategic “encounters”. I do really believe Halo 4 will be amazing though even from the little I have seen and heard, those gameplay clips get me excited every time.
Awesome multiplayer (it will be good EVEN WITH perks and what not, because the core of the gameplay is much better and I’m sure there will be a no-perks playlist) and the return of Forge.
> 1. The fresh new story/enemy.
> 2. The faster, more Halo-ey gameplay.
> 3. The amazing graphics.
> 4. A sandbox campaign with heavy focus on story.
> 5. Awesome multiplayer (it will be good EVEN WITH perks and what not, because the core of the gameplay is much better and I’m sure there will be a no-perks playlist) and the return of Forge.
Agreed, that reminds me that 343 has stated that “H4 will have the deepest and most drastically altered Sandbox yet” Which means more new weapons and more vehicles! Grenade pistol anyone? Forerunner weapontry? Golden Warthogs?(lol.)
> > My top 5 things that have me excited about Halo 4;
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> > 1. Return of the BR
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> > 3. Its not Halo REACH
> > 4. Better there reach
> > 5. has to be better then REACH
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> > Um… I’m sure there will be other things to add to that list eventually. But right now there isn’t anything that springs to mind. We just don’t know enough.
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… Funzbob <3 xD
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Atm, I’m mostly excited to see the Chief & Cortana again, and hopefully to see some more Forerunner structures/tech!! Also, I wanna know what happened to the Librarian and the rest of the Forerunners…
