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Why H3 is better (so far)

Submitted by Mintz on Tue, 05/15/2007 - 10:28pm.

Why H3 is better (so far) than H2:

The needler is worth picking up.

The AR is a better spawn weapon.

Better graphics.

The ATV is a lot of fun, and it provides zippy transportation without wasting a 'hog/ghost.

Shotgun is now useful again.

Awesome interface.

Saved Films.

It has a different/better pace of gameplay. So far I feel it's less team-oriented than Halo 2, and I felt Halo 2's reliance on team play was a drawback. It falls short of Halo 1's reward for individuality, but I think it strikes a better balance of team-play and individual play than Halo 2.

The new deployable objects are fun. They don't hinder gameplay like I thought they would. It still feels distinctly "Halo" without being too cheesy.
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While I feel these things improve upon Halo 2, I don't think Halo 3 encapsulates the original atmosphere of Halo 1 that we're all so nostalgic for. I'm OK with that; I don't expect it to. Halo 3 is a different game, and I look forward to its final release.

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