In a previous post, I wrote that I was a bit skeptical about how Halo 3: ODST might turn out. But watching this recently released ViDoc Bungie put out has started getting me more excited about the game.
Basically, I am a sucker for a good science fiction story. Despite the fact that they have been sometimes being convoluted and confusing, I have really enjoyed all the Halo stories so far (even Halo Wars). I think the Halo universe is a sci-fi universe that deserves to be fleshed out through other stories like Star Wars, and this video makes it look like Bungie is trying to do just that. I love the idea of an entire squad with unique and memorable members, who you meet briefly in this video. Unfortunately, I think you’ll be split up from them most of the time, but hopefully they will be characterized well.
Anyway, a bunch of things excited me about the video so I’ll just list them out:
1. The squad I mentioned above
2. The suppressed SMG and pistol. If you can take down enemies without alerting their comrades, even better. It’s also great to see the zoom come back on the pistol.
3. The use of the term F.N.G., which I was introduced to in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
4. What seemed to be a firebomb grenade
5. Amazing looking graphics
6. Nathan Fillion. Yes, I am a geek, but Firefly and Dr. Horrible are both awesome so Fillion in a Halo video game = mega-awesome. Also, Tricia Helfer (from Battlestar Galactica) is voicing a character as well.
Anyway, not that it was ever in doubt, but I’ll almost definitely be picking this at or around launch. I hope Bungie delivers, and this ViDoc has definitely whetted my appetite. They are supposed to be releasing more, so hopefully those are just as good. Only 1.5 months to go!
I have to admit, after watching the video, I was more pumped about the game even though I don’t even really like the Halo universe. Perhaps ODST will fit my style of play more than previous Halo games.
I’ve already pre-ordered the game from Amazon since they’re giving a $10 gift card and I figure if anything, at least the Firefight mode will be worth playing with buddies. Count me in for Day 1!
got a $10 TRU gift card from Wii Sports Resort saved for this game!
I have no idea who that firefly guy is, but I was getting this at launch regardless.
FYI you can get $15 of video game credit at Amazon now.
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/23629/Halo-3-ODST-Xbox-360-Game-Preorder—15-Amazon-Video-Game-Store-Credit—5-Amazon-MP3-Store-Credit-60
If you put it in, you should see two “Promotional Code: -$0.00″ lines in your checkout. I just cancelled my preorder and re-did it. YAY Amazon