Halo Reach

[CAMAROBOY69]

I has been officially announced that the Halo Reach beta will begin May 3rd 2010.

The Halo: Reach Xbox LIVE Multiplayer Beta hits on May 3rd, 2010. You can get your own invitation by picking up a copy of Halo 3: ODST. See you on the battlefield

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=HaloReach_X10

My hopes for Halo: Reach
1. 4 player co-op campaign with matchmaking or drop in drop out
2. 4 player co-op Firefight with matchmaking
3. All the multiplayer features from Halo 3 like the file share, videos, pictures, and everything else.
4. Some new Bungie innovation..

 

[[empty space]]

if they keep fire fight, i really hope they include the option to change maps after a certain amount of waves/rounds. being stuck on the same small area for 2-3 hours was very boring.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

I will just be happy to be able to play Firefight or the co-op campaign with other people. Being forced to only play with friends was not a good idea. No friends on meant no one to play firefight with. Same with the co-op campaign. I mentioned my complaints in the first thread. Hopefully these are all corrected for Reach. Otherwise I will probably just rent Reach. They need to go all out with this one.

 

[[empty space]]

its not entirely a bad idea either. ive always found (pc side anyways) of mp games that team work amongst strangers was rare. id rather play with people i know who i can work with as opposed to strangers.

They need to go all out with this one

+1

i wonder how the squad thing will play out?

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Official Halo Reach multiplayer trailer

http://www.destructoid.com/halo-reach-multiplayer-trailer-has-arrived-165674.phtml

Did not expect jet packs. I am guessing those replace the gravity lift? Also not sure what to think of the rolling. Still very excited for the beta and many more details will be released by then.
Also what was the major Reach surprise??

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

For those that dont know, Halo Reach will have loadouts for the first time ever. These are the confirmed loadouts right now.

LOADOUTS FOR ARMOR ONLY!

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Dang did anyone watch the new Reach vidoc on the dashboard?

I watched this on the dashboard last night. It truly is a totally different game now. Like they said in the Vidoc, they are going to have a very difficult task trying to balance all of these new loadouts and game modes. Reach is a totally different game from Halo 2 and Halo 3. That new cinema for the rear assassination is going to take some getting used to. Reach really is a mix now between COD and Halo 3. I do like that new leveling system. If you do well on your team it finally recognizes that unlike Halo 2 and Halo 3. The beta is going to be interresting to say the least. Cant wait!!

 

[[empty space]]

Reach is a totally different game from Halo 2 and Halo 3.

which is exactly what it needs to be imo. so its good that that how it appears.

the videos probably on game trailers too.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Reach is more of a combination of Red Faction Guerrilla and COD. Hopefully it plays out well. I guess we will know how well it works within the next couple weeks. Bungie truly listens to the community so whatever we dont like, Bungie will change.

 

[[empty space]]

yeah, i just watched the video on GT. it looks really good and different 👍

 

[McLaren]

If that's true that I don't have to play with just friends on Firefight, I may just pick this up.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

If that's true that I don't have to play with just friends on Firefight, I may just pick this up.

Well I am hoping there will be a firefight and my wish is that we dont have to play with friends. But nothing I have seen has confirmed any of this.

 

[McLaren]

Well I am hoping there will be a firefight and my wish is that we dont have to play with friends. But nothing I have seen has confirmed any of this.

Poo. I liked firefight & the difficulty of it, but I don't always play it with friends, so it sucks by itself unless you really want to hone your skills. But, whenever I did play it with my buds, it was really fun. 👍

 

[[empty space]]

so, i wonder what this "An exclusive multiplayer Spartan armour effect" is ... only costs 150$ to get an advantage over everyone else!

http://www.gametrailers.com/news/halo-reach-special-editions/2003

 

[NissanSkylineN1]

Halo Reach Beta coming out in 2 Days!!
Post your opinions and comments here!

 

[[empty space]]

SWAT game type looks awesome with no shields! 👍

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/beta-multiplayer-halo-reach/65139

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Today is the big day. I sure hope this beta is working when I get out of work tonight.

 

[eSZee]

I've been playing the beta since last week. I think they wasted their time giving me a code. I'm not a big halo fan but the game is better than the previous halo games I played.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

I love the Halo 3 multiplayer and think it will take one heck of a game to top that. The loadouts seem like they would promote camping. So you think it is better than Halo 3?

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Beta is available now!

 

[eSZee]

I love the Halo 3 multiplayer and think it will take one heck of a game to top that. The loadouts seem like they would promote camping. So you think it is better than Halo 3?

There is some camping but the grenade and power weapon whoring is a bit ridiculous.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

I agree. Just the few hours we played was a blast. WAY more fun than I expected and this is without playing the invasion mode. Invasion is where this beta will truly shine with the bigger map and the vehicles. Cant wait for that. Heather and I were unlucky and our betas took about 4 hours to download. So we got a late start and at one point we waited about 45 minutes for the "playlist pending download" to disappear. But its a beta and these things are expected. I am sure after a couple days it will get very smooth. Graphics seem a little be a step up from Halo 3 but I noticed the water is not 3d. I am sure it will be in the full game. Reach is much more fun than I expected for sure. I spent most of the time flying in the air with the jet pack. lol
OH also major hint for those that want the Halo 3 controls back. Go to your controls and set it to "Recon". That is the Halo 3 controller setup.

 

[Alex.]

Who's been playing the beta? I've been on it since release date and it's absolutely brilliant. More than a step up from halo 3.

 

[daan]

Who's been playing the beta?

Those people above.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

I have been hooked on this beta since it came out. The more I play the more I love it. Cant wait until friday when they release the Invasion mode.

 

[Alex.]

Those people above.

I see. My bad for checking the xbox section for an xbox only game

 

[Blackbird.]

I played it for a couple hours at a friend's house last night and so far so good. Halo 3 was a heck-of-a disappointment and I never played ODST. But I like the new weapons so far and I like the loadout abilities very much so. I've got high hopes!

 

[Frizbe]

Halo 3 was my first so I liked it a lot but Reach is something else. 👍

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Whew I pretty much got owned all night last night. We have our good and bad days and last night was a bad day for sure. Still a great game but dang once someone gets that laser beam thing, its over. That weapon is very cheap and carries a ton of ammo. I am sure there is a way to counter it, hiding obviously is one of them or simply stay out of the open.

 

[Alex.]

We should meet up for a game sometime mate. I have a battle bro who just doesn't lose Would be cool to have a GTP match.