Halo: Infinite (Dec. 8th, 2021) - Xbox Series X

[chicagoskycam]

On the other hand, having your rank tank because the people you matched with sucked is infuriating.

or they are AFK and quit. When you're down a guy in 4X4 it's over.

 

[CalderSchmalder]

I am absolutely obsessed with this game, it's the best Halo since Halo 3 IMO. I only really play BTB which to me is much more fun than the 4v4 ranked mode.

I don't think I've ever played a game that gives you so much ability to customize your controls, like even deadzones on analog sticks. Really awesome stuff. Right now I've got zoom assigned to LB, crouch on RB, melee as click right stick, and B to use abilities.

 

[Commander Clueless]

To me, this game is such an old school breath of fresh air from all the Battle Royales.

Not to trash BRs or anything, they were just never really my jam outside of some fun time in Apex.


Very much enjoying it and looking forward to the campaign.


Xbox is really smashing it out of the park for me right now between Halo and Age of Empires.

 

[chicagoskycam]

From what I have been reading, it looks like K/D takes precedent.

Halo was always scored based before so if you play CTF and didn't have a good K/D but had captures and returns you still did well as long as you were not at the bottom.

 

[S E P H]

Two really big issues...

- You cannot choose your starting equipment in custom matches (this seems like something too easy to miss for 343).

- I HATE it, absolutely hate it when you start a game, hit last games results, which then proceeds to cancel the countdown for matchmaking to start.

 

[chicagoskycam]

Two really big issues...

- You cannot choose your starting equipment in custom matches (this seems like something too easy to miss for 343).

- I HATE it, absolutely hate it when you start a game, hit last games results, which then proceeds to cancel the countdown for matchmaking to start.

It cancels the countdown for nearly everything you do - that's why I don't like to be the leader. They have a lot to address for the game launch and I just continue to remind myself it's pre-release and none of these issues existed in previous Halo games

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Wonder when they drop this mode.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Fiesta is back this week.

 

[JaegerDice]

Don't really care about the samurai themed armor, but I absolutely must have that cherry blossom death animation.

 

[Blitzkrug]

I had my fill for now. Gameplay is great but I think having everything be in a one size fits all playlist is starting to effect match quality. At the very least, the core gameplay is very good so we know we have quality there.

Strongholds? Oddball? Nah every game is slayer regardless of these weird objectives.

I have full faith that will be resolved in time since 343 themselves said they plan on rolling out more options/playlists towards the official game launch so I think I'll just wait

 

[SpookyTsuki]

The event progression is bad. You won’t be able to unlock most things until it comes back weeks later?

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Yeah, playlists will be added soon so not worried there. Progression is already being tweaked so that will change too.

 

[x Tame Impala]

I know I’m old school but I was hoping with the MCC’’s resurgence and popularity, 343 would’ve brought back a 1-50 ranking system. It was so simple, so straightforward, and it was so cool to get your next level.

I don’t understand the appeal for whatever this new system is.

 

[S E P H]

The event progression is bad. You won’t be able to unlock most things until it comes back weeks later?

I don't care about Samurai armour as it is not even close of resembling anything Halo-esque, however, if you truly want the armour you unlock it at level five, which is very easy to obtain IMHO. I care more about emblems and colour shaders personally, my favourite helmet is Jun's and that's honestly the only thing I care about when it comes to armour.

 

[Soedy]

I know I’m old school but I was hoping with the MCC’’s resurgence and popularity, 343 would’ve brought back a 1-50 ranking system. It was so simple, so straightforward, and it was so cool to get your next level.

I don’t understand the appeal for whatever this new system is.

$$$

But beside the ranking system the game is pretty good. Some balancing issues in my opinion (gravity hammer range too high, AR being too overpowered, melee range too high). But that's nitpicking.

Can't wait for playlists though. Sick of people not playing the objective. And sick of this supply mode. While it's cool, I have played it so often now, it's not much fun anymore.

 

[chicagoskycam]

I find the challenges for this week to be really easy and breezed through most of them yesterday without even trying. I unlocked the samurai armor which I would never use, don't even like it. So they have double XP you can use which is hilarious because you only get XP through challenges. It says 30 minutes but it actually lasts an hour. You want to Que up easy to complete challenges before you use the double XP. I ranked up like three levels in a few games.


Also, played a BTB game yesterday and there were several mini warthogs on the map. Drove around in one and it was hilarious. I think it's a glitch but not sure,

 

[Blitzkrug]

Interesting theory here that i really hope isn't true or accurate.

The progression really does feel like a scam and the game is just a vehicle for it. I know people are like "well then ignore the battle pass" but then customizing your spartan was and always has been a major part of the Halo series since 3.

MCC was basically selling itself on all the new stuff they added for 3 and reach and it was awesome to be able to make your guy look as doofy/different you wanted.

Personally my biggest gripe is the motherf***ers are charging for basic armor recolors. That and certain armors straight up aren't customizable/locked to sets.

 

[chicagoskycam]

Interesting theory here that i really hope isn't true or accurate.

The progression really does feel like a scam and the game is just a vehicle for it. I know people are like "well then ignore the battle pass" but then customizing your spartan was and always has been a major part of the Halo series since 3.

MCC was basically selling itself on all the new stuff they added for 3 and reach and it was awesome to be able to make your guy look as doofy/different you wanted.

Personally my biggest gripe is the motherf***ers are charging for basic armor recolors. That and certain armors straight up aren't customizable/locked to sets.

I really doubt they won't have specific game types listed once the game launches. The 2nd week challenges are so easy I'm not sure if it matters.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

That’s about the most cynical thing I’ve read all day. Reddit is a cesspool.

They’ve clearly already taken the feedback to change things, but they don’t just happen overnight.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Interesting theory here that i really hope isn't true or accurate.

The progression really does feel like a scam and the game is just a vehicle for it. I know people are like "well then ignore the battle pass" but then customizing your spartan was and always has been a major part of the Halo series since 3.

MCC was basically selling itself on all the new stuff they added for 3 and reach and it was awesome to be able to make your guy look as doofy/different you wanted.

Personally my biggest gripe is the motherf***ers are charging for basic armor recolors. That and certain armors straight up aren't customizable/locked to sets.

This would be the death of the game for me if it turns out to be true.

 

[S E P H]

It's probably somewhere in between what Blitzkurg and Mars are mentioning for me. Of course there are stipulations when something is free in today's society and I am really grateful that 343 gave it to us for free. However, putting almost everything behind a paywall is something you cannot do either, which is what the progression system is currently at. I am at level 6 or 7 on the normal battle pass and the only thing I have unlocked right now is one of those challenge things along with a visor colour. I am plan on buying the battle pass because all it is just ten bucks, but I understand if people are tee'd off at the lack of customisation options without it. That's just how games are nowadays, if gamers didn't want micro transactions and having to buy additional levels, then they should've stopped when the hydra's head was at one.

 

[Mikeaveli]

Interesting theory here that i really hope isn't true or accurate.

The progression really does feel like a scam and the game is just a vehicle for it. I know people are like "well then ignore the battle pass" but then customizing your spartan was and always has been a major part of the Halo series since 3.

MCC was basically selling itself on all the new stuff they added for 3 and reach and it was awesome to be able to make your guy look as doofy/different you wanted.

Personally my biggest gripe is the motherf***ers are charging for basic armor recolors. That and certain armors straight up aren't customizable/locked to sets.

You can play the entire game for free with no downsides, how is it a scam lol? That makes no sense at all.

It's probably somewhere in between what Blitzkurg and Mars are mentioning for me. Of course there are stipulations when something is free in today's society and I am really grateful that 343 gave it to us for free. However, putting almost everything behind a paywall is something you cannot do either, which is what the progression system is currently at. I am at level 6 or 7 on the normal battle pass and the only thing I have unlocked right now is one of those challenge things along with a visor colour. I am plan on buying the battle pass because all it is just ten bucks, but I understand if people are tee'd off at the lack of customisation options without it. That's just how games are nowadays, if gamers didn't want micro transactions and having to buy additional levels, then they should've stopped when the hydra's head was at one.

But it isn't "almost everything" that is behind a paywall. It's cosmetic items that you can't even see when playing the game.

 

[Blitzkrug]

I guess I'll post my thoughts.

I don't think people would be as nearly as angry if the battle pass didn't move at a snails pace.

There are some complaints that are completely invalid. Like the people complaining "omg it costs thousands of dollars for everything!!" as if people are going to for some reason use all those cosmetics. There are some however that I agree with.

I don't hate the battle pass system. The only other game I usually bought it in was Rocket League since it gave you a good amount of stuff for a tolerable price. The difference being, Rocket League makes it relatively easy to level up as you can do more basic challenges (score x goals in a week, etc) and just get progress from playing.

Halo's battle pass doesnt work like that. Instead of getting progress just by playing, you have to complete challenges. Some of which are so obtuse they may actually actively harm the match it needs to be done in because people need their drip feed.

Where the feeling like a scam comes in is simple: the grind takes so long and forces you to go out of your way while also potentially screwing players over. And then you realize "oh wait I can just buy challenge skips!" Challenge skips wouldnt be needed if you got progress on it natutally.

Even the cosmetic shop in practice I wouldnt have a problem with: if you want to spend extra, go nuts. But then you realize they're charging for basic shit like armor colors (something that has been in the games since the very beginning) and selling you armor pieces that also aren't customizable/swappable. This also is compounded by fact the MCC''s battle pass blows infinite out of the water on variety and it being free.

I understand change takes time (343 going silent during what is probably their first decent break in ages and saying such is a good step above most companies) and that they've already tried to change is good, but I don't think they're going to do much more to it.

This has potential to hurt the long term health of the game too.

TL;DR - people would less mad if the battle pass didn't seem like it was geared to force you to buy skips

 

[chicagoskycam]

The complaints are a bit laughable in here in terms of cosmetics. The game is free! You don’t need any of that stuff to play and do well in the game. You can’t even see your skin when playing unless you're dead or at the start lol.

We used to drop $60 for a game and then they would sell you extra shit.

This is also prerelease. Some of you are reading too much into a Reddit post

 

[Beau Knows]

The complaints are a bit laughable in here in terms of cosmetics. The game is free! You don’t need any of that stuff to play and do well in the game. You can’t even see you’re skin when playing unless your dead or at the start lol.

We used to drop $60 for a game and then they would sell you extra shit.

This is also a prerelease. Some of you are reading too much in to a Reddit post

Nobody asked for the game to be free, hell I bet most here pay for game pass so they've already paid for the game

Players clearly enjoy customizing their character, so I don't know why you need to act like it's not a part of the game.