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[Toki767]

Well that is kind of concerning. For a lot of people, multiplayer is the main sell of these titles. Giving them scores without even playing the multiplayer...is kind of crazy. 11/10 though.

I'm guessing most people are just having faith in Microsoft's servers. I definitely wouldn't expect Live to go down when this releases or anything.

 

[Rurunaki]

Seeing how multiplayer matchmaking is still rolling out right now, it really makes no goddamn sense.

Exactly. This concerns me seeing as Halo is seen as a "multiplayer" type game.

 

[PeskyToaster]

These technical issues are a bit troubling. I kinda wish they would dump the idea of running two engines at once. Seems to cause more problems than benefits.

I would find this hard to give a high score because as a remaster you're looking at the technical aspects of the upgrade and not the game itself. We all know the games are great but is the upgrade well done? That's the question I think. And it seems to be plagued by tech issues enough that several reviews talk about them. I think reviewers let how great the originals are cloud their review of the remaster. It's hard to separate the two and I think deciding how to review a remaster is fairly difficult though.

 

[Juicylamp]

4/10, point for each game.

 

[Hanmik]

here are some lesser known sites..

Thigengaming: 9/10
http://thisgengaming.com/2014/11/07/halo-the-master-chief-collection-review/

Connecteddigitalworld 10/10
http://connecteddigitalworld.com/2014/11/07/review-halo-master-chief-collection/

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

Seeing how multiplayer matchmaking is still rolling out right now, it really makes no goddamn sense.

And it's still pretty laggy and crashy. Seriously, I really don't know how someone could already have "evaluated" it.

 

[Darranged]

What's the multiplayer like in SA? Worth diving into?

On a 4mb line, I did experience some minimal lag. Which is to be expected based on my distance from everything. But much like other Halo games, the netcode is pretty smooth and constant, and easy to adjust to.

 

[Coolbgdog12]

Where's biogamergirl's score?

 

[CaptainSlow]

I need this soooo bad. So bad!

 

[Detective]

computerandvideogames 9/10

trustedreviews 9/10

hardcoregamer 5

thesixthaxis 9/10

http://mmgn.com/ 9/10

mousenjoypad 9/10

wegotthiscovered 4/5 stars

eurogamer.it 9/10

www.pu.nl 89/100

xgn.nl 9/10

pocket-lint.com 4/5 stars

destructoid 9/10

 

[Revengineer]

I'm guessing most people are just having faith in Microsoft's servers. I definitely wouldn't expect Live to go down when this releases or anything.

I love Sony/the PS4, but they have been behind the curve when it comes to servers and stability for a long time.

Happy to see some healthy competition, excited to try the nextgen Xbox for this game lol

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Won't know if it's any good until BioGamer Girl chimes in.

 

[CaptainSlow]

Won't know if it's any good until BioGamer Girl chimes in.

I would love to know their site views pre and post Destiny ad.

 

[Hanmik]

Gamereactor.dk

http://www.gamereactor.dk/artikler/...+1.+del/?sid=1c8de366e891b22a9f673584b63ceb5e

8/10 ..... but this is only a review of singleplayer.. MP will be reviewed later..

 

[c0de]

4/10, point for each game.

wrong tab. this is not the metacritic user review site.

 

[Krappadizzle]

Biogamer Girl or get out.


I have it preloaded and am just ready to relive some old memories. Sad I won't be able to play with the same buddy.

 

[Mononoke]

They can play the multiplayer, they just can't use the matchmaking system.

Ah gotcha. I'll edit out my post. SO people were just saying they might not know how the multiplayer works with the matchmaking?

 

[One4U]

4/10, point for each game.

Thank you for the contribution.

Spoiler

I know you are making jokes.

 

[Juicylamp]

wrong tab. this is not the metacritic user review site.

I knew something was wrong!

 

[pswii60]

4/10, point for each game.

Not a Halo fan?

 

[Coolbgdog12]

30fps splitscreen in Halo one?? ?? Is this true??

 

[One4U]

You know, I only care the review from Biogamer Girl. Who needs IGN?

 

[Juicylamp]

Not a Halo fan?

Huge fan, can't wait to get this! Just thought I'd make a funny.

 

[Mononoke]

Already asked this, but does anyone know if this game uses impulse triggers? I haven't been keeping up with this collection at all. I've already played every Halo game, and kind of just waited for it all to get released. So I'm kind of going in blind with all the stuff this comes with. I'm pretty excited.

However, I really love the X1 controller, especially when it uses the impulse triggers (like Ryse, Sunset Overdrive and Forza). I'm hoping since this is a MS title, it will have it.

 

[jem0208]

Ah gotcha. I'll edit out my post. SO people were just saying they might not know how the multiplayer works with the matchmaking?

Pretty much.

People have been streaming custom games loads.

 

[Random17]

You know, I only care the review from Biogamer Girl. Who needs IGN?

This joke is going over my head. Anyone mind explaining?

Also @splitscreen framerate, I've heard conflicting reports on it. The whole game is supposed to be 60FPS. Let's wait for official confirmation.

 

[jamsy]

Is Halo 2 Anniversary running at 60fps or 30fps?

 

[jem0208]

Is Halo 2 Anniversary running at 60fps or 30fps?

60

 

[NateDrake]

This joke is going over my head. Anyone mind explaining?

Also @splitscreen framerate, I've heard conflicting reports on it. The whole game is supposed to be 60FPS. Let's wait for official confirmation.

BioGamerGirl was an obscure website quoted in a Destiny accolade TV commercial.

 

[c0de]

Is Halo 2 Anniversary running at 60fps or 30fps?

60

Spoiler

ish

.

 

[Random17]

Is Halo 2 Anniversary running at 60fps or 30fps?

For 1 player; the whole game is 60FPS. No exceptions, except possibly splitscreen but that is not confirmed.

 

[Hanmik]

gamereactor.se 8/10
http://www.gamereactor.se/recensioner/201824/Halo:+The+Master+Chief+Collection/

gamereactor.no 8/10
http://www.gamereactor.no/anmeldelser/271514/Halo:+The+Master+Chief+Collection/?page=2

gamereactor.de 8/10
http://www.gamereactor.de/Kritiken/...lection/?sid=85011f3e0094ec37153c5ea91ac56ec9

 

[ryan299]

This joke is going over my head. Anyone mind explaining?

Also @splitscreen framerate, I've heard conflicting reports on it. The whole game is supposed to be 60FPS. Let's wait for official confirmation.

I believe the joke comes from Activision using them in a tv spot for Destiny bc they didn't get good reviews from any of the name sites. So now everybody will only play a game if biogamergirl gives it a good review lol.

 

[cool_dude]

The king is back!

 

[WhiteRabbitEXE]

Already asked this, but does anyone know if this game uses impulse triggers? I haven't been keeping up with this collection at all. I've already played every Halo game, and kind of just waited for it all to get released. So I'm kind of going in blind with all the stuff this comes with. I'm pretty excited.

However, I really love the X1 controller, especially when it uses the impulse triggers (like Ryse, Sunset Overdrive and Forza). I'm hoping since this is a MS title, it will have it.

Yes it does support them, but I believe Frankie said that out of the box only H2A supports it, and maybe one other game, with the rest of package getting support patched in later. And there will be able an option to toggle them on or off, unlike most games.

 

[Twin Tails]

How are these old ass games not locked at 60 shows how under powered xbone is.

 

[Gen X]

I really don't see why the multiplayer needs to contribute to the overall score, I mean, who doesn't know what to expect after 12yrs?

 

[Toki767]

How are these old ass games not locked at 60 shows how under powered xbone is.

The running two engines part?

 

[John Bender]

Wait!
Are they reviewing this without testing the online-multiplayer?
So singleplayer only?

 

[SlyQuaker]

How are these old ass games not locked at 60 shows how under powered xbone is.

Someone is salty.

 

[Random17]

BioGamerGirl was an obscure website quoted in a Destiny accolade TV commercial.

I believe the joke comes from Activision using them in a tv spot for Destiny bc they didn't get good reviews from any of the name sites. So now everybody will only play a game if biogamergirl gives it a good review lol.

Ah! Thanks!

http://www.trustedreviews.com/halo-the-master-chief-collection-review 9/10

 

[Rurunaki]

Wait!
Are they reviewing this without testing the online-multiplayer?
So singleplayer only?

Apparently or just the matchmaking that is down right now.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Gamecentral: 8/10

Here is a chance to experience one of the most important media franchises ever made from beginning to end, and if a few elements don’t seem quite as cutting edge as they used to we think that’s something even the series’ detractors will forgive.

 

[tuna_love]

Wait!
Are they reviewing this without testing the online-multiplayer?
So singleplayer only?

Seems like it!

 

[Mononoke]

Yes it does support them, but I believe Frankie said that out of the box only H2A supports it, and maybe one other game, with the rest of package getting support patched in later. And there will be able an option to toggle them on or off, unlike most games.

First off, thank you for taking the time to reply. I truly appreciate it!

That is both good and bad news. Well, mostly great news. But, I was kind of hoping it supported it completely. At least it's good to know that Halo 2 has them, and that the rest will get patched in.

So I'm really stupid when it comes to how this works. Does MCC have all the multiplayer maps in ONE thing. Or do you boot up each game, then enter multiplayer specific to that game? So impulse triggers would work on Halo 2 multiplayer?

 

[Bornstellar]

Honestly from a value proposition alone I don't know how anyone could give this less than a 9. And wtf at reviewing only half the game.

 

[Toki767]

First off, thank you for taking the time to reply. I truly appreciate it!

That is both good and bad news. Well, mostly great news. But, I was kind of hoping it supported it completely. At least it's good to know that Halo 2 has them, and that the rest will get patched in.

So I'm really stupid when it comes to how this works. Does MCC have all the multiplayer maps in ONE thing. Or do you boot up each game, then enter multiplayer specific to that game? So impulse triggers would work on Halo 2 multiplayer?

I'm guessing impulse triggers only work for Halo 2 Anniversary single player for now?

Pretty sure all the maps are in one place.

 

[c0de]

Honestly from a value proposition alone I don't know how anyone could give this less than a 9. And wtf at reviewing only half the game.

gamereactor.de is even mentioning greed as a negative in their review. smh.

 

[John Bender]

Seems like it!

So these are the reviews for only 50% of the game?

Makes.... no sense at all.
I hate this bullshit -_-

 

[JLeack]

Already asked this, but does anyone know if this game uses impulse triggers? I haven't been keeping up with this collection at all. I've already played every Halo game, and kind of just waited for it all to get released. So I'm kind of going in blind with all the stuff this comes with. I'm pretty excited.

However, I really love the X1 controller, especially when it uses the impulse triggers (like Ryse, Sunset Overdrive and Forza). I'm hoping since this is a MS title, it will have it.

It does. Impulse Triggers are even in the settings. They sure make firing the guns feel good.