Is it considered acceptable skipping Halo CE?

[HarbingerOfDestruction「俺様」]

The story is average, the missions are repetitive, and there is almost no indication on where to go which is rage inducing for me. I really don't care about the graphics and the gameplay is fun, The AI behavior and reactions is top-notch which is very surprising. But the sheer mission and map repetitiveness is staggering and the lack of indication as to where to go infuriates me.

Does Halo 2 get better in terms of such said mechanics? Will I miss much from the story if I skip the first?

[Hallas von Wolffe]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von xmat123x:

This is so stupid, if you don't enjoy the game don't play it. No one gives a ♥♥♥♥ about your "gamer cred" but you. The game was revolutionary when it came out but that was 20 years ago, if you don't have nostalgia for it you'll probably find it rough around the edges.

^post that makes the most sense in this entire thread.

I think Halo 1 is garbage, even when compared to the other games of the era; I just don't get it, I guess you really had to have been there when it launched, and your only gaming avenue was through an OG Xbox, for it to have made that rose coloured impact. But, my opinions are subjective just as everyone else's, and that being said, I had much more fun with the rest of the titles released through the MCC. For lore and story going into the subsequent titles, I was glad to have played CE's campaign, but I have almost zero desire to play through the game again. Getting par times and scores, or finishing on Legendary, doesn't do anything for me and so I won't torture myself with what I find to be a mediocre FPS that hasn't aged well. If you're already feeling tortured, that's a good indication to move on. Video games should be fun and/or entertaining.

[boykisser762]

its nearly 20 years old so its understandable

a lot of us have played CE first so we dont mind it mostly due to nostalgia, i still love it but i can see why lots of people wouldnt today

[Gullis]

lmao don't know where to go? its a linear corridor shooter

[Pharaoh (Revolution Idol)]

Halo 2 is unfair on Legendary. The start of Gravemind is pretty much instant death if you don't immediately start moving to cover.

[Keith]

im currently playing through the series in order, as i'd only ever played 2 way back in the day.

Honestly, Halo 1 was a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ slog. Its definitely showing its age nowadays but i do see why it was regarded as groundbreaking at the time. If you really dont like it and dont really care about the full story (1 seems pretty skippable in that regard anyway) id just say skip it, its a pretty tedious game by todays standards.

Seriously though, ♥♥♥♥ rocket launcher flood in hallways.

[York]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von HarbingerOfDestruction:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Drain:

Why wouldn't it be "acceptable"? Is someone else in charge of your gaming sessions? Play whichever ones you want.

Well, I don't mean it as in someone's controlling my actions, I referred to it as if it worth it if the game frustrates me and if there is merit to it. Also asking whether the sequels are better in these regards.

if you don't enjoy it you can move on to the next one you are the player so do what you enjoy

[An Irate Walrus]

You'll be missing out on experiencing some story developments firsthand, but they're nothing you can't find in an online summary. If you're really not having fun, bypass it and move on to something you feel like playing.

Games are supposed to be fun (if occasionally frustrating/taxing when they're difficult), not a chore. Play what you enjoy, and screw what anyone else says--and I say that as someone who adores CE.

[Smore]

This has to be bait.

[マイラ DEATHBRINGER]

Yeah you can jump to 2 no one will judge. CE didn't really age as well as the others.