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'Halo: Infinite' may have a grapple hook, but it's still a grind | Engadget

When it comes to parkour-inspired FPS gameplay, Doom does it better.

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CaptainHenry916895d ago

Hmm sound like they don't like it

thesoftware730895d ago

From just reading the headline.

Ok, Doom is magnificent..amazing gameplay.
But I never seen anyone compare Halo and Doom really.

Anyway, Doom is hard to beat no matter what FPS you put it against.

CaptainHenry916895d ago (Edited 895d ago )

Being hard doesn't make it bad. I would say it's a challenge

thesoftware730895d ago

Lol, you misunderstood my comment..

I meant Hard to "beat" in interns of other games being better than it or as food as it.
Not challenging as far as game difficulty. Lol

Btw I only play games on Hard difficulty. Todays hard difficulty is old school Normal difficulty to me.

CaptainHenry916895d ago (Edited 895d ago )

And Doom is better than Halo imo especially in the graphics department. They even say Doom is better in gameplay

DJStotty895d ago

Doom is and always will be king of FPS, but i may be a bit biased because i grew up with the likes of Doom, Wolfenstein and Duke Nukem lol.

4Sh0w895d ago (Edited 895d ago )

Doom is great but I disagree with it being better than Halo. Doom is a more straight foward fast paced, linear shooter, if you want just mindless carnage type fps killing sure go with Doom but Halo is better imo than Doom in every other category= gameplay/gunplay feel of weapons -tighter in Halo, *story/lore -a big strength of Halo over Doom, there are memorable charachters in Halo, Doom?, in Halo vehicles, equipment have much more a purpose, in environments, set pieces are more expansive and MP offers waay more strategy & teamwork= more longevity than Doom. Doom & Halo are both alot of fun for what they offer and normally I dont compare them but Halo just does waaay more so I get alot more mileage, especially given how well Halo games are supported over their lifecycle.

I love shooters so I really like both, very satisfying for my competitive nature. Today Im just glad to see Halo Infinite doing well.

IanTH895d ago

I'm not going to argue for one over the other, but I am curious about this line: "if you want just mindless carnage type fps killing, sure go with Doom".

Did you play Doom Eternal? That thing frustrated the hell out of me after a while, it would not allow you to be mindless lol. You had to change weapons, use different skills, NEVER STOP MOVING, hope you didn't run out of a specific ammo or get low on armor often, as you got to juggle cooldowns on flamethrower & chainsaw, throw in some melee kills on top...it was all mind, all the time! lol

4Sh0w895d ago

Yeah I played it, it was great, you definitely gotta be on your toes, loading, shooting & moving but yeah I still feel like its built just to kill everything in front of you kind of run & gun style. Im not even suggesting thats a bad thing just saying it plays very differently than Halo. Its all subjective, I actually really like them both but for me Halo is the better overall game....again I was responding to the earlier comparison.

FinalFantasyFanatic895d ago

I've seen people compare Doom and Halo, I wouldn't personally, but I can see why (it's the main characters), but they're very different shooting games to me.

I like Halo, but I'd prefer Doom as I just enjoy all aspects of it more than Halo.

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annoyedgamer895d ago (Edited 895d ago )

The reddit sub was just locked down after users revolted against a load of content being locked behind a paywall. I noticed no "official" media is reporting this.

lonewolf10895d ago

It has been on other sites, and it was locked down as both sides started being dicks in the comments.

https://www.gamespot.com/ar...

Old McGroin895d ago

Well this is bull, nothing is locked behind a paywall, it just takes ages to unlock stuff by simply playing. Also, the main gripe was playlists etc, not locked content.

NotanotherReboot895d ago

Sorry don't trust anyone with glasses that big

Atticus_finch895d ago

You want a new color for that armor? Pay up homie. What? You want to earn it. Sure! Pay up!

DJStotty895d ago

FTP games have MT's/passes as standard, even on the other beloved platforms.

Atticus_finch895d ago (Edited 895d ago )

Yeah but even the worst and greediest ftp games allow players the chance to earn cosmetics without spending $10 for a color.
The prices and the amount of grinding cannot be defended.
They are quite literally milking their fan base.
Moo!

DJStotty895d ago (Edited 895d ago )

@Atticus_finch

Halo is not charging you $10 per colour, that is not really true is it? It is $10 for the entire pass, allowing you to unlock all the premium cosmetics, which never expires, even if they add more stuff down the line.

And no, the greediest ftp games also charge you for things you can not "earn" in game.

Please link the prices, because at the moment it is $10 total for the pass.

https://www.windowscentral....

Quote "Halo Infinite battle passes will cost $10 each, providing premium battle pass unlocks alongside existing free rewards. Video game battle passes traditionally fall between $5 and $15, fluctuating based on the number of rewards and tiers, leaving Halo Infinite reasonably priced."

DJStotty895d ago

Just to add, Fortnite skins range between $8 - $16, i have zero issue with supporting any FTP game if it is good.

Neverwinter for instance, i have spent approx £350+ on Zen, lockboxes, mounts, companions, and fully enjoyed the game while doing it.

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The Best Multiplayer Xbox Game Pass Games to Play With Friends

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Desperate Xbox players turn to Halo Forge for their Helldivers 2 fix

PS5-exclusive Helldivers 2 is so popular that Xbox players want a taste of democracy, and now Halo Forge will be the battleground for a Helldivers 2 remake.

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XiNatsuDragnel86d ago

That's wild but hey if forge satisfies than that's good

GamerRN85d ago

Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok, but I wouldn't call it anything to get desperate over..

God of War and the other exclusive are more worth desperation. I don't think I'm gonna even try Helldivers2, in still trying to beat Forbidden West, and I still of Ghosts, Ragnarok and TLOU2 to play

Old McGroin85d ago

Helldivers 2 is a phenomenally good game. You should definitely check it out if you get the chance. Looks like the devs have the server capacity issue pretty much sewn up now so it's a good time to jump in.

WolfSeed85d ago

You clearly haven't tried it. It's pure crack.

MrNinosan85d ago

I thought exactly like you, until I tried Helldivers 2... and then I was hooked.
The only thing that will stop me from playing it going forward is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth next week.

1Victor85d ago

@gamer: “Also.... Desperate Xbox players? I mean Helldivers2 looks ok”

Lest be honest for a minute even Phil want it on Xbox and if it wasn’t desperation the forge player wouldn’t be trying to copy it 🤷🏿

Barlos85d ago

Nobody is desperate over a game. Its pure clickbait.

TwoPicklesGood85d ago

I enjoy Helldivers 2 but it isn’t phenomenal or anything, its just a good game. Sure us ps5 players don’t have many multiplayer games so maybe that skews perspective. What we should be worrying about Is all the bugs and issues that STILL plague the game. It shouldn’t have been released in this state.

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Hereandthere85d ago

Helldivers 2 graphically makes halo on series x look 2 gen behind.

Rdeal85d ago

Are you saying Helldivers 2 graphics are better than Halo's? if so you need glasses , graphics has to be the worst part of Helldivers 2, I have seen better on the PS4

Hypertension14085d ago (Edited 85d ago )

@Rdeal

It's not the best looking game around
but the graphics definitely look better than halo infinite. The destruction on display while also maintaining a steady performance is also very impressive.

I've also seen better on PS4, but I say the same for almost every Xbox Series X game this generation.

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Kiryu199285d ago

Why desperate Xbox fans? Why are we so split as a gaming community? So gamers wanting to play awesome games are not labeled desperate?

DarXyde85d ago

I don't think it's really unusual.

LittleBigPlanet allowed for that.

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Jin_Sakai86d ago (Edited 86d ago )

Just get a PS5 and be done with it. Four Xbox exclusives are making their way over with more to follow down the road.

343_Guilty_Spark85d ago (Edited 85d ago )

When is Halo Infinite coming?

Hellblade 2 coming?

Jin_Sakai85d ago

Soon enough.

Phil Spencer: “The biggest games will be more than just one platform“

https://x.com/xbox/status/1...

VincentVanBro85d ago

Neither of those are worth an entire console so who cares?

DazaMc85d ago

Anytime now, who knows.

MrNinosan85d ago

Probably within a year, but don't worry. They will still be available on the box of your choice, except if Switch is your choice.

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babadivad85d ago

Or just play it on your PC...

InUrFoxHole85d ago

Why get either console? All are coming to pc anyway

Shane Kim85d ago

If it wasn't for the initial cost, then I would never get a console.

InUrFoxHole84d ago

Honestly pc is great but I love the convenience of a console

OptimusDK85d ago

You couldn’t help yourself right Jin

Jin_Sakai84d ago

I just couldn’t help but tell the reality of the situation.

goldwyncq85d ago

Or just get a PC because all Xbox and PS games are coming to it sooner or later. Nintendo's the only company practicing true exclusivity nowadays.

Tedakin85d ago

Sony's present said first party games will be on pc and other platforms too. So what? And before you say he just meant "pc and playstation" that was debunked. Day 1 pc is definitely coming from Sony, ending your precious exclusives.

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Neonridr86d ago

I remember the good old days of Halo 3 and the Forge. Some wild game games came from it.

RaidenBlack86d ago

Just let Coalition develop or at least assist in developing the next Halo ... 343 alone is not enough

Jin_Sakai85d ago

They already assisted with development.

“Gears of War studio The Coalition helped out with Halo Infinite”

https://www.vg247.com/gears...

RaidenBlack85d ago

Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible

neomahi84d ago

That would be smart, but makes too much sense. BUT, The Coalition is pretty much dead, without Rod Ferguson, there's nothing there. That was the point of that team was that he was heading it up but even Rod Ferguson turned down being the boss and head of his own studio making Microsoft money to go to Blizzard, and isn't it ironic, look where's he's at now. Cliff Blezinski offered to go back to work on Gears and Xbox (one of their biggest IPs) shut him down and told him no. Gears put Xbox on the map, and they told him no. Sony wouldn't tell David Jaffe no if he asked to return to God of War or Twisted Metal, Jaffe is just to lazy, but Xbox shut down Blezinski, completely shocked me.

So, you're right, kinda, but that blood isn't there anymore, the soul of that team is gone so I don't think you'd get the quality you think that you would

Jin_Sakai84d ago

“Then lead the next Halo development with 343 assisting instead ... as well as leverage some of the other new acquired studios if possible“

Certain Affinity would be good but who knows what’s happening there. And I’d suggest keeping CoD studios away from the franchise unless you want Halo of Duty.

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PhillyDonJawn85d ago (Edited 85d ago )

Halo Infinite forge is a million times better. maps don't even look like forge made but look like actual dev created maps now

Neonridr85d ago

oh I bet, I just have fond memories of all the different things people came up with. I can only imagine what it's like now.

PhillyDonJawn85d ago

Hell yeah I remember the forge map toilet 😂 good times. Poo and paper everywhere

Blad3runner0086d ago

Don't get this mentality. Nothing is stopping these people from buying a PS5

I don't get fanboyism and refusing to purchase a competitors console.

purple10186d ago

I didn't used to get it, when is was Sega vs Nintendo, but now companies charging for online play, I dont wan to pay 2 separate subs, so you make a choice. also if you were to say invest in extra controllers for mates or whatever, I suppose it all adds up

anast85d ago

So, PS5 is the choice, right?

PhillyDonJawn85d ago (Edited 85d ago )

You're thinking too much into it. Forge creators make anything and everything. This is nothing new. Call of duty and other games have been made in halo forge as well. I was just playing Nuketown and hot potato 2 weeks ago lol (hot potato fun asf btw)

PaleMoonDeath85d ago

Not everyone can afford it mate, some have kids, families etc to support. Very close minded statement, adults don't necessarily care which machine, but money's tight nowadays, bring them Helldivers so we can get the damn Halo & Gears armour on PS5 lol

EvertonFC85d ago

I wanna see helgeist, scorpions, crimera, flying sting rays even some knack enemies etc

PaleMoonDeath85d ago

@Everton, DUDE! KILLZONE 2 HELGHAST SKINS! COULD YOU IMAGINE

Charlieboy33385d ago

They hate Playstation to the point of insanity....yet want a Playstation game on Xbox so bad. These people don't even make sense in their OWN minds...

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EvertonFC84d ago (Edited 84d ago )

Agreed fella, same can be said for the playstation lot too though lol. We would all be over a gears collection, halo collection, Forza and ori

DivineHand12585d ago

I hope all the persons who agreed with you have an Xbox. Being a multi-console owner is the best thing for a gamer. When Palworld came out I could boot up the Xbox and play it there. I also just started playing Helldivers 2 yesterday and I am having a great time with it.

The gunplay is good so persons who are on the fence for this reason, don't be. The gunplay in this can go up against Halo, Destiny, The Division 2 etc. The gameplay loop is also good with a reasonable progression system. It doesn't have any RPG mechanics so don't expect to see numbers popping up when you shoot an enemy. Progression in this game allows you to unlock cosmetics, weapons and air drops from orbit to aid you on your mission.

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anast85d ago

HA! All the while Xbox games are popping up in PS stores. To be honest, on day exclusivity will probably be gone and each will just provide a streaming service bundle, but why not have fun while we can.

crazyCoconuts85d ago

And to get you to pick one streaming service over another they would have....

anast85d ago (Edited 85d ago )

You do know how to ask direct questions, right? This is a serious question.

They would have different app features, different UI's, timed exclusivity, and different video game series (live action and animation). Also the streaming services would be tied to mobile phones of choice (Sony vs MS; maybe even Nintendo will get in on this, phone thing.) which have their own reasons for purchasing.

Of course this is in the distant future. They don't call me the Oracle for no reason.

crazyCoconuts85d ago

Exclusives... The answer was exclusives.
But, you being the Oracle you already knew that, didn't you?

anast85d ago

"one day exclusivity will probably be gone"

Yes. I am the Oracle. When this happens you can say I am right.

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Grab these awesome Halo Infinite Silver Team helmets before they go

Celebrate season two of the TV series by earning the awesome and exclusive Halo Infinite Silver Team helmets before they’re gone for good on Xbox.

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Gaming4Life1981108d ago

Nice just doing the weekly challenges will get these.

1UP-Words108d ago

Yeah it's certainly a relief that they're not too hard to earn because they look good! With Seasons now done, we're getting less free armor than usual so it's something