Just wanted to bring up  that 343 (I think it was Frank O Connor in some obscure interveiw) has said they dont realy like having to do remakes because when they try to update the original geometry things come out looking weird (Like Chief's armor in H2A) or at least something along those lines.

Either way this thread is complete dogmatism rearding a highly subjective matter. If they were using PS1 era graphics  or glitchy ones altogether we'd have something to discuss but OP is just trying to force opinions.

I like both.

However, regarding soundtrack, CEA was much better than H2A. H2A pretty much butchered every song with the guitar in it from the original.

I personally prefer the guitar tracks from anniversary

Yeah I always did like Unyielding better though. It's a shame we still never got the version from Halo: Legends

My biggest criticism of CEA is the bad sound effects and the Reach character models looking wrong (I haven't figured the exact element that makes this look wrong to me yet, but I'll report back when I do) on CE Animations. Not much can be done about the latter, because it's probably the easiest way to go about a remaster on an engine that old, without writing a completely new program to boost the graphics (e.g Opensauce) and potentially delaying the release.

Given the Launch Price, and the Engine, it's a bit unfair to hold it to the visual standards of a Triple A of 2011, but personally, I certainly would've appreciated something like a complete rebuild of the game on Reach's engine instead. Presumably the Feedback forum was responsible for the old school engine/switch option.

You can't deny that GUNGNIR mix is an abomination of MJOLNIR mix, though.

Just how GUNGNIR is an abomination if the MJOLNIR Helmet. It makes perfect sense!

Quote from: BaconShelf on August 26, 2015, 10:56:29 AM

You can't deny that GUNGNIR mix is an abomination of MJOLNIR mix, though.

Fuck you 1v1 me Titanfall nigger

Bring it on smart pistols only

Um no.

Something comparable to CEA would be like if Avatar were rereleased with an updated and more modern art style and you could switch back and forth between the two on the fly. Meaning if you don't like the new art style you're capable if watching it in it's original form easily without even having to interrupt your viewing experience.

...Halo CEA lets you do all that?

Not giving people money speaks a whole lot louder than complaining on the internet.

This is just bogus. You can't quantify either of these two things.

Quote from: Prime CIA on August 25, 2015, 07:32:19 PM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on August 25, 2015, 07:19:10 PM

Who gives a shit? If you don't like it, go back to playing the original unedited games.

Who cares if M Night Shnalymang makes an Avatar 2? If you don't like it, just go back to watching the original cartoon.

That's not actually a good comparison since Shamalamadingdongs adaptation is something different entirely.

Something comparable to CEA would be like if Avatar were rereleased with an updated and more modern art style and you could switch back and forth between the two on the fly. Meaning if you don't like the new art style you're capable if watching it in it's original form easily without even having to interrupt your viewing experience.

But then if you didn't like the new art style (that was heavily shown off prior to release) and you don't feel that the original is worth the price they're asking then the question you have to ask is this.

Why did you buy it if you didn't like it? Not giving people money speaks a whole lot louder than complaining on the internet.

Spoiler

This doesn't mean you can't express your distaste. Just don't expect that you're entitled to an audience that gives a fuck.

Because it's still a great game. I wouldn't refuse to buy a game because I don't like the way it looks.

Quote from: BaconShelf on August 28, 2015, 12:42:51 PM

The game renders both graphics layers simultaneously so you can switch back and forth on the fly.

Neat.

It's pretty nice to be able to see the difference between 2001 and 2011/ 2004 and 2014. It also swaps out the sounds and OST, too.

Quote from: LC on August 28, 2015, 12:09:07 PM

Quote from: Prime CIA on August 25, 2015, 07:32:19 PM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on August 25, 2015, 07:19:10 PM

Who gives a shit? If you don't like it, go back to playing the original unedited games.

Who cares if M Night Shnalymang makes an Avatar 2? If you don't like it, just go back to watching the original cartoon.

That's not actually a good comparison since Shamalamadingdongs adaptation is something different entirely.

Something comparable to CEA would be like if Avatar were rereleased with an updated and more modern art style and you could switch back and forth between the two on the fly. Meaning if you don't like the new art style you're capable if watching it in it's original form easily without even having to interrupt your viewing experience.

But then if you didn't like the new art style (that was heavily shown off prior to release) and you don't feel that the original is worth the price they're asking then the question you have to ask is this.

Why did you buy it if you didn't like it? Not giving people money speaks a whole lot louder than complaining on the internet.

Spoiler

This doesn't mean you can't express your distaste. Just don't expect that you're entitled to an audience that gives a fuck.

Part of this is my fault for the way I replied to Deci. I was more frustrated with his "Who cares if people make bad additions to things you like?" attitude than anything else. It's a terrible way to look at things, as it completely disregards alternative views on the subject as just being fucking whiny.

The only part of CEA that I don't like is how shitty it runs. It made playing co-op fucking awful.

Jeez man. Didn't think you'd take it that far.

Quote from: LC on August 28, 2015, 12:09:07 PM

Quote from: Prime CIA on August 25, 2015, 07:32:19 PM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on August 25, 2015, 07:19:10 PM

Who gives a shit? If you don't like it, go back to playing the original unedited games.

Who cares if M Night Shnalymang makes an Avatar 2? If you don't like it, just go back to watching the original cartoon.

That's not actually a good comparison since Shamalamadingdongs adaptation is something different entirely.

Something comparable to CEA would be like if Avatar were rereleased with an updated and more modern art style and you could switch back and forth between the two on the fly. Meaning if you don't like the new art style you're capable if watching it in it's original form easily without even having to interrupt your viewing experience.

But then if you didn't like the new art style (that was heavily shown off prior to release) and you don't feel that the original is worth the price they're asking then the question you have to ask is this.

Why did you buy it if you didn't like it? Not giving people money speaks a whole lot louder than complaining on the internet.

Spoiler

This doesn't mean you can't express your distaste. Just don't expect that you're entitled to an audience that gives a fuck.

Part of this is my fault for the way I replied to Deci. I was more frustrated with his "Who cares if people make bad additions to things you like?" attitude than anything else. It's a terrible way to look at things, as it completely disregards alternative views on the subject as just being fucking whiny.

The only part of CEA that I don't like is how shitty it runs. It made playing co-op fucking awful.

To be fair, they were trying to make a game with no online co-op have online co-op. Combine that with shitty microsoft servers making any Halo co-op run shittily and you have a prize-winning combo.

Quote from: BaconShelf on August 28, 2015, 12:42:51 PM

The game renders both graphics layers simultaneously so you can switch back and forth on the fly.

Neat.

CE to CEA switching
H2 to H2A switching (30 seconds in)


Unfortunately, due to it being a 360 game, CEA has a black screen between switching. H2A, because it's an Xbone game, is an instantaneous switch.