1 player vs Multiplayer
So it's been two days since I got Halo 2 and already I've completed it on the normal difficulty. It's far too short and even those that love Halo 2 are saying this about the 1 player. It leaves much to be desired yet still people don't care. Why? Because apparantly Halo 2 has a kick ass multiplayer. I don't doubt this at all, and I don't see it as a bad thing.
However it's another example of how recent games have tended to focus on the Multiplayer. The 1 player suffers and you soon realise you're going to have to get the expensive and awkward Live!, or have a lan party just to get your money's worth. Note not to get the most out of the game rather to enjoy the game the way the developers want you to.
Sorry but the majority of gamers play alone most of the time. Multiplayer does indeed happen frequently but not as much as you will play games by yourself. Now before you shout "Microsoft fanboy", the same can be said for Nintendo's Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, or even the almighty Phantasy star online (but then the clue is in the name).
If you're the type of person who will play multiplayer/online a lot then you will be in heaven with Halo 2. If not you will find it offers very little in single play and will feel quite cheated. So ignore my comments in my last post, it's all down to how you play your games.
As I've said Halo 2 isn't the only offender. In many cases novelty games fall into this category. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and any FPS with the words "Arena" or "Tournament" also are like this.
But wait is it possible to have a great one player and a great multiplayer? Why yes. Super Smash bros melee, Sonic 2, Goldeneye, Pokemon, Chu Chu rocket, Timesplitters 2, Half-life...
No wonder these are generally praised.
However it's another example of how recent games have tended to focus on the Multiplayer. The 1 player suffers and you soon realise you're going to have to get the expensive and awkward Live!, or have a lan party just to get your money's worth. Note not to get the most out of the game rather to enjoy the game the way the developers want you to.
Sorry but the majority of gamers play alone most of the time. Multiplayer does indeed happen frequently but not as much as you will play games by yourself. Now before you shout "Microsoft fanboy", the same can be said for Nintendo's Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, or even the almighty Phantasy star online (but then the clue is in the name).
If you're the type of person who will play multiplayer/online a lot then you will be in heaven with Halo 2. If not you will find it offers very little in single play and will feel quite cheated. So ignore my comments in my last post, it's all down to how you play your games.
As I've said Halo 2 isn't the only offender. In many cases novelty games fall into this category. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and any FPS with the words "Arena" or "Tournament" also are like this.
But wait is it possible to have a great one player and a great multiplayer? Why yes. Super Smash bros melee, Sonic 2, Goldeneye, Pokemon, Chu Chu rocket, Timesplitters 2, Half-life...
No wonder these are generally praised.
posted by Master hunter at 11:39 pm
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