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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's Exclusive Skull Preorder

Who fed the grunts kerosene?

Jul. 18 2011

Posted by: Ben

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Halo: Combat Evolved

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MeatSim

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The grunts really should unionize so there not just exploding cannon fodder.

12 years ago

Sevan

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@Tru3_Blu3: lol. that too

12 years ago

mewarmo990

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Edited By mewarmo990

I know it's to be expected, but I am still saddened at the lack of a PC version because the original was awesome. Well, mostly Custom Edition.

@gesi1223 said:

Seems like wasted resources just to remake a game and not add anything completely new. :\

They're not wasted if people buy this... and you can be sure a lot of people will.

12 years ago

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@Jack268 said:

@Akeldama said:
I can't believe the excitement over this game. Really guys?
Oh no 5 games in 12 years that's almost one game every 2 years oh my god

Not my point.

12 years ago

darkjester74

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My question is can you combine this with Grunt Birthday Party?

12 years ago

Klei

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Yuck. To think they have pre-orders for this... I mean, come on.

12 years ago

MisterMouse

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weird bonus.

12 years ago

deactivated-589cf9e3c287e

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Edited By deactivated-589cf9e3c287e

@sirdesmond: Probably when you could start unlocking them without putting in an arbitrary code. GTA III, probably.

12 years ago

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@Mordi said:

@McDunkin said:
The best part about this remake is going to be the online multiplayer so I'm not sure why they would focus on single player preorder stuff for a game that isn't even that old. I guess you have to do some kind of preorder on a game this big in today's markets.
The multiplayer is just a bunch of the maps remade for Halo: Reach. They'll pack in Reach's multiplayer into the game, so it's nothing new there.

Great! The Library! IN ECHE DEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Avoiding this game now. Why even do a remake if you aren't going to have the part that made not only the Halo series so popular in the first place but also set the standard for console shooters ever since it came out.

12 years ago

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@jabbertrack said:

Looking forward to the MGS re-releases myself, though this will have a spot on my shelf. When I do pop in Halo CE the 4:3 aspect ratio and low res graphics are a disappointment.
This seems to be more than a re-skin to me. The simulation nature of the engine in the Halo games is conducive to just placing enemies on a map and giving them A.I. so I imagine this is using the latest game engine (physics, A.I., etc) and the old map 'layout'.

Actually, this is 100% Halo CE gameplay (NTSC version). The engine, map layouts, AI, physics are the exact same as the original because it is the original games code. It is literally no different gameplay than if you DL'd Halo CE off games on demand. The new graphics are actually running on a seperate engine on top of the original game's engine (which can be turned on and off mid-game). It's crazy unheard of to be honest. Also the only thing reworked, aside from the optional new graphics, are the sound files being remastered or remade with a full orchestra. That and new triggers that set off new video terminals. Other than that the gemoetry and engine are straight ports of a 10 year old game.

I haven't decided if it is a purchase or a rental myself, as I have recently turned in a recycled PS3 for trade in for the new slim model and don't have any PS3 games to test my new toy. Between that and Gears 3 and MW3 and BF3, I'm running out of money. :P

12 years ago

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@blacklab said:

The Cortana voice sounds ridiculous.

You mean "sounded", given that it's the same audio from the original.

12 years ago

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Edited By drmadhatten

I see why they wouldn't want to re-release halo: ce multiplayer because it draws from the Reach fanbase, but I was really hoping I could go back and see what changed. Does this mean we will have all the other skulls to play with and campaign scoring and what not?

12 years ago

aidros

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Edited By aidros

using the pistol again is gonna be awesome. pretty excited for the updated engine too

12 years ago

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Edited By Jazz_Lafayette

We heard you guys like Silent Cartographer.

12 years ago