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[driver116]

So I guess we can expect to see it jump back to 9.5 once this blows over?

It does say so in the text

 

[IISANDERII]

89 Metacritic. My faith in reviews is legit shook, specifically Destroid whom I trusted. I think I'm down to Giantbomb.

 

[Raziel]

Gamespot: and again, a review in progress.

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/halo-the-master-chief-collection-review/

6

 

[Deku Tree]

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/halo-the-master-chief-collection-review/

6

Wow

 

[SEGAvangelist]

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/halo-the-master-chief-collection-review/

6

Good.

 

[RandyBobandy]

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/halo-the-master-chief-collection-review/

6

Deserved. Online is a mess

 

[Twin Tails]

should be lower

 

[TimeEffect]

Is the game really that messed up?

 

[Ramirez]

89 Metacritic. My faith in reviews is legit shook, specifically Destroid whom I trusted. I think I'm down to Giantbomb.

Trusting GB for a FPS like this is good for a laugh, bout it. "Why isn't zoom on left trigger", no thanks Gerts.

 

[Shining Sunshine]

Didn't Jeff Gerstman say he's waiting for the online before reviewing or something?

It'll be another low score.

 

[Chiggs]

Is the game really that messed up?

Yes.

 

[TheUnsunghero26]

Didn't Jeff Gerstman say he's waiting for the online before reviewing or something?

It'll be another low score.

He said on tumblr they aren't going to review it.

 

[Diablohead]

Deserved. Online is a mess

Not just the online, checkpoint saves being lost or not working, menu bugs, crashes and game freezing.

He said on tumblr they aren't going to review it.

Sounds like they don't want to sour that microsoft relationship, heh.

 

[TomShoe]

Disappointing. 343i cannot afford to fuck up Halo 5.

 

[watership]

Didn't Jeff Gerstman say he's waiting for the online before reviewing or something?

It'll be another low score.

If they fix the online, why would it be low?

 

[GRaider81]

9.0 when you can't even play matchmaking? Right...

The MCC could have shipped with only Halo 1 and Mccaffery would give it a 9.

 

[Syncytia]

For some reason I vaguely remember reading a post about the digital version causing the X1 OS to run slow. Is this a thing versus the disc version? I try and bring up the snap menu and it takes forever, even when just on the launch screen of the game. Clicking on friends in the snap menu takes another forever to open up.

Or is this a general X1 thing I haven't figured out for myself yet?

 

[TomShoe]

Hate to bump, but our mother site posted a new score, to be updated Monday.

Gaming-Age: C+ (About 5.8 in Metacritic)

I've been revisiting the MP side of Halo: The Master Chief Collection throughout yesterday and this morning, as 343 has rolled out server updates to improve the functionality of matchmaking and other aspects of online multiplayer. I didn't see significant improvements yesterday, but this morning things have certainly changed.

My first attempt at the Halo 2 Anniversary playlist resulted in a nearly 10 minute wait for matchmaking. But moving on to Team Slayer I was able to secure a couple of stable games, with only a 2 to 3 minute wait. I also joined a full Big Team Battle match. Switching back to Halo 2 Anniversary I was matched with a full group in 2 minutes, but that game suddenly concluded without an actual opportunity to play. I jumped in one more time, and was able to play through a full game without issue.

Clearly, things are improving. I'll continue to revisit the MP throughout the week and weekend, and then re-evaluate the final score come Monday.

 

[Matt]

nm.