Sounds of Halo 4

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Alright so now that we finally get a lot of actual gameplay footage that we can talk about I thought I would talk about some of the audio we hear. I know some of you might think audio isent that important and im crazy for caring about it but I think its important so I thought I would get other peoples opinions on what we heard.

For the most part I liked a lot of the new sound effects, many of the weapons sound really good. But their are a few things that bothered me. Like for example, does anyone else think the assault rifle sounds too powerful? To me it sounds more like a mounted machine gun. If it was the old AR, the one with a 60 round clip it would fit, but I dont think this AR is as powerful as they make it sound.

One other thing that bothered me was the sound of the man-cannons in multiplayer, they sound more like a large trampoline, something thats only active when you use it, instead of a constant stream of… whatever they use to propel you.

Oh and anyone not like the new take they’re having the announcer do? It sounds like he is trying to force his epicness which is not necessary and actually diminishes it, at least imo.

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> Oh and anyone not like the new take they’re having the announcer do? It sounds like he is trying to force his epicness which is not necessary and actually diminishes it, at least imo.

I actually agree with this. Out of all the announcer voice variations, I liked Halo CE’s version the most, even if it didn’t have as much diversity in the lines.

“Killing Spree!”
“Running Riot!”
“Running Riot!”
“Running Riot!”

Just seemed so chill.

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I play Halo muted (except CE and sometimes H2) and think audio is very important.

Anyways, I agree, consistency should be the main priority.

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I like the announcers new enthusiasm.

ASSASSINATION!!!

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> I like the announcers new enthusiasm.
>
> ASSASSINATION!!!

Yeah the ‘Assassination’ announcement is sweet, but I REALLY think they should remove the ‘distraction’ announcement.

a guy you didn’t even see starts shooting at you, but your teammate takes him out
“DISTRACTION”
(You): “…Wtf?!”

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Agreed the AR sounds like it can turn a chunk of steel into jelly but in gameplay it pretty much looks like the Halo 3 AR. Other than that I’m adoring the sounds, especially DMR and that squish during that assassination where spartan A tackles spartan B and shoves a knife in his face hole

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> I like the announcers new enthusiasm.
>
> ASSASSINATION!!!

actually I do like the assassination announcement but over all, it just kinda sounds like he is trying too hard for most of the other medals

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The Assault Rifle sounds incredible and I am willing to go toe to friggin’ toe with you on this subject. Finally, the AR gets some love and you guys can’t leave it alone.

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at first i hated the weapon sounds but after watching the videos a couple times ( well alot more than a couple ) they grew on me i really like the ar sounds authoritative