My position on traditional boss fights in Halo is: don't. Have a big, climatic setpiece battle, push through the ravening hordes, then when you get to the last dude, the "boss," just go to cutscene. It's cooler looking, and you don't have to wrestle with the fact that the Halo toolset just does not work well with straight up boss fights.
By jem Go To PostThat's more of a cutscene than a fight.They can work, they just have to be done right. For example, Scarabs are practically bosses, they're just not specific characters so we don't think of them as such.
Honestly though, I'd rather have the stupid QTE than the other shitty attempts at bosses we've had in Halo. I just don't think bosses work with Halo.
Although I'd rather have a Warthog run followed by a badass cutscene to finish a game.
Edit: that said, Reach had a fantastic ending.
I imagine a Gravemind boss battle has the potential to be amazing. Give the player an Incineration Cannon like how the Prometheans did it back during the Forerunner-Flood war and you have a recipe for success.
By M0aHerder Go To PostThey can work, they just have to be done right. For example, Scarabs are practically bosses, they're just not specific characters so we don't think of them as such.That's more of a setpiece than a boss.
I imagine a Gravemind boss battle has the potential to be amazing. Give the player an Incineration Cannon like how the Prometheans did it back during the Forerunner-Flood war and you have a recipe for success.
I agree with Poodle, have an epic setpiece finale, then finish with a cool cutscene.
Reach did it best. Shoot a big ass gun at an alien space ship, then die in an endless firefight. Probably won't ever be topped.
By jem Go To PostThat's more of a setpiece than a boss.Hunters are also examples of bosses, though they're more mini-bosses than anything. Just because we've had two sucky boss fights from the same game doesn't mean that boss fights don't work with Halo's formula. Halo 5 will feature plenty of them in Warzone, from what I've heard from people who've played it they work quite well.
I agree with Poodle, have an epic setpiece finale, then finish with a cool cutscene.
By LoopOfHenle Go To Posti enjoyed it. i mean, jumping on the chariot and punching regret in the face over and over again is silly as hell, but its a good time.
i mean, you cant seriously claim its a worse boss fight than tartarus?
Regret is worse than Tartarus. So much worse.
So I looked over the Pax schedule for this year and didn't see a Halo panel. Did I miss it or are they mia?
By link1201 Go To PostSo I looked over the Pax schedule for this year and didn't see a Halo panel. Did I miss it or are they mia?
Not entirely sure but can't they still do a presentation at Pax without a panel?
They'll probably release a Vidoc/trailer, but not have an actual panel to talk about it. I don't see them on the schedule either.
Regret's worst for me only because someone thought it was a good idea to let him keep summoning Honor Guards infinitely.
By Wahrer Go To PostRegret's worst for me only because someone thought it was a good idea to let him keep summoning Honor Guards infinitely.
Thxbungie
By jem Go To PostUNSC branded clothing: http://halo.musterbrand.com/
Surprisingly doesn't look terrible.
for when your mouth and only your mouth gets cold
By FUNKNOWN lXi Go To PostEven the Regret boss fight is better than that pitiful excuse of a Didact fight lol.
By FUNKNOWN lXi Go To PostNot entirely sure but can't they still do a presentation at Pax without a panel?Wait.. what? I never typed these lmfao. Who's alting on my name?
Mods, pliss halp. There's an UNKNOWN FUNKNOWN on the loose..
By FUNKNOWN iXi Go To PostWait.. what? I never typed these lmfao. Who's alting on my name?How do we know you're not the imposter?
Mods, pliss halp. There's an UNKNOWN FUNKNOWN on the loose..
WHO DO I SHOOT?!?!?
By FUNKNOWN iXi Go To PostWait.. what? I never typed these lmfao. Who's alting on my name?
Mods, pliss halp. There's an UNKNOWN FUNKNOWN on the loose..
Maybe you've gone rampant, and splintered off a subroutine?
By FUNKNOWN lXi Go To Posttbh I'm coming around to idea of radar in Halo. I actually think it encourages movement if you think about it.
R A M P A N C Y B O Y Z
By FUNKNOWN iXi Go To PostWait.. what? I never typed these lmfao. Who's alting on my name?We don't deal in Unknown Funknowns
Mods, pliss halp. There's an UNKNOWN FUNKNOWN on the loose..
By FUNKNOWN lXi Go To PostI signed up for GAF 8 years ago… FUNKNOWNs deteriorate after 7.lmao
By FUNKNOWN iXi Go To PostLMFAO I was just about to type that! Let me guess, you're my shield and my sword?!?!
I must be going super rampant since my ENT tag keeps changing at random.
What the blazes is going on here.
I feel like Fun is just fucking with us and has made two accounts.
I feel like Fun is just fucking with us and has made two accounts.
Nah lol, I like this guy though. I have defied Gods and Demons, so this ain't NUFFIN.
ANNOUNCEMENT: I am now being followed by Sudd1 on Twitter. We big time B O Y Z, ty all.
ANNOUNCEMENT: I am now being followed by Sudd1 on Twitter. We big time B O Y Z, ty all.
By jem Go To PostUNSC branded clothing: http://halo.musterbrand.com/
Surprisingly doesn't look terrible.
Some of their Deus Ex stuff is 👌
By teh dedict Go To Postthis isnt even my final form
You'll be back and we all know it.
By Wesleyshark Go To PostYou'll be back and we all know it.
october 26th; be there or be square
By FollowTheWind Go To PostWesley was your ban on the kotaku article temp or perm?
Just a temp 2 week ban.
By Wesleyshark Go To PostJust a temp 2 week ban.Light weight
By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostLight weightYou out for good now?
Wish they released more content of gamescom arena footage. Everyone who plays Warzone just seems like a noob (replacing the magnum for a SAW, a FUCKING AR + SAW).
By FollowTheWind Go To PostWish they released more content of gamescom arena footage. Everyone who plays Warzone just seems like a noob (replacing the magnum for a SAW, a FUCKING AR + SAW).The entire Gamescom invitational is available on YouTube.
By FollowTheWind Go To PostWish they released more content of gamescom arena footage. Everyone who plays Warzone just seems like a noob (replacing the magnum for a SAW, a FUCKING AR + SAW).This should be a criminal offense
By jem Go To PostThe entire Gamescom invitational is available on YouTube.Really!? I thought it was just that bit they show'd at the conference with the live commentary (<3 bravo)
By FollowTheWind Go To PostReally!? I thought it was just that bit they show'd at the conference with the live commentary (<3 bravo)Yeah, it's not official uploads but they're on there.
I think the Sudds have the individual matches and a channel called HCS Archive has uploaded it in 2 big videos.
I'm reading a lot of people saying there are no confirmed forge maps as part of the 20 at launch. Isn't Orion a forge map? I mean aesthetically it's very simple and square.
By jem Go To PostYou out for good now?Aye
By FollowTheWind Go To PostI'm reading a lot of people saying there are no confirmed forge maps as part of the 20 at launch. Isn't Orion a forge map? I mean aesthetically it's very simple and square.There are forge maps in the 20. Josh Holmes confirmed on twitter. It's on the last twoish pages.
By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostThere are forge maps in the 20. Josh Holmes confirmed on twitter. It's on the last twoish pages.
Is Orion a forge map though? Like the way the buildings are made (very straight little details), gives me a forge vibe.
By FollowTheWind Go To PostIs Orion a forge map though? Like the way the buildings are made (very straight little details), gives me a forge vibe.It is, and so are all of the Breakout maps. Also Pegasus.
20 maps are still 20 maps, forge or not.
If it weren't for the Halo Lore Thread, I woudn't linger on. That was the whole reason I wanted to join GAF haha
By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostLight weight
If it weren't for the Halo Lore Thread, I woudn't linger on. That was the whole reason I wanted to join GAF haha