Halo isn't what it used to Be

[TheSting]

Veknoid_Outcast said:

I agree with the title but not the thesis. I think Halo is still the marquee Xbox series. It's a remarkably versatile franchise that has expanded into several non-gaming media, one that shows no signs of slowing down.

Where Halo "isn't what it used to be" is in its unique gameplay and in its overall quality. By borrowing ideas from other shooters, notably Call of Duty, Halo, starting with Halo 4, began to lose its identity. The result was an average game that appeared to prioritize graphics and presentation over level design and gunplay. I fear Halo 5 will continue that trend.

So, in that sense, I think Halo will never be the same. In terms of sales and mind share, however, Halo is still a powerhouse.

Did you play Reach? 

Halo had to evolve sometime or get left in quicksand. I don't mind the new stuff for H5. Master Chief is a bad ass Spartan that doesn't just walk anymore lol