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[Mr Puggsly]

JRPGfan said:

Mr Puggsly said:

So I saw he basically said Halo Infinite needs to be up to par with what Sony is doing visually. But why?

If we agree the game can be successful with those graphics, has the potential to be the best game from 343 and we also recognize its a large scale game being made with Xbox One as the lead, why does it also need to compete with Sony's best visuals?

Last, I'm not gonna argue Halo Infinite looks amazing. But I am also not going to pretend it looks bad. To me it looks like Halo 5's presentation living up to its potential and I like it.

Edit: On a side note, Halo:MCC has been doing amazing on Steam. For fans of the series, its not just about graphics.

Imbrace mediocrity? its all just gamepass filler?

The why, is the same reason you sell a new gen of consoles, in the past.
To make better looking games. You expect if one console maker is going out of their way to make beautifull looking games, their competiton would follow.

As a consumer wouldnt you want that as well?
Whats the point of makeing a ugly looking Halo game? its cheaper? quicker done?

Also halo was supposed to be the game that sold people on getting a xbox series x.
You expected a show peice, that could wow people with its graphics.
Instead you got something that basically looks current gen (like it would look and play the same on the 6TF xbox one x), and makes you question, why get a xbox series x? (ontop of that, I'd argue that theres tons of current gen games that look way better)

"But I am also not going to pretend it looks bad."

Look at the stiff faces, that lack expressions, that make sounds/grunts/speek without their mouths moveing.
Yep... thats just fantastic, model work, doesnt look bad.

If it manages to be a notable Halo game, is it mediocrity? Again, I'm not gonna pretend visuals are everything.

I am not going solely by that screenshot, the gameplay trailer shown is a much better looking game overall. If that screenshot was all we had, I would be more concerned. Hence, I'm looking at everything we've seen thus far and you're looking at a picture to make a point.

If Halo Infinite is supposed to be the game that sells the Series X, then they should get rid of the Xbox One port, PC port, Gamepass and xCloud. No? I already have a Xbox One X and years of Gamepass, I can enjoy this game without a Series X. You aren't looking at the big picture, many are going to have access to it instantly without buying any new hardware. Its even launching on Steam!

Hence, it not really flagship title for Series X. The best console experience will likely be on Series X though. We won't see a Halo game that really pushes the Series X for another 3 or 4 years probably. The only thing I am really hoping is its a good game.

You: Graphics graphics graphics!

Me: Graphics are okay, gameplay looks like a much more polished Halo 5 to me. I like 4K/60 fps which numerous 9th gen games seem to lacking and I hope it'll be an enjoyable Halo experience. Also, its not just a Series X game nor was it truly built for it.