[HookeyStreet]

Originally Posted by Random Murderer

Halo 1 was a groundbreaking title, and to have ANY game live up to that reputation, whether it's a sequel or a completely different game, is unrealistic at best. Take a look at the original SMB on NES. It was a smash hit that many people STILL play today. SMB 2? Sucked ass. The original Zelda is another great example. That, too, is still played by many people today. Zelda 2? Also sucked ass. I believe it all comes back to the old adage "You can't beat the original."

That being said, Halo 2's single player wasn't as bad as you make it out to be. The storyline was a bit disorganized, but still not very hard to follow. The multiplayer was not as much fun as Halo 1, but the ability to go on Xbox Live made up for it, as you always had new, challenging opponents to face, rather than the same friends you've been system linking with so much that you learn each other's styles of gameplay. As for Halo 3, I haven't really gotten very far in the stroyline yet, as I immediately jumped into on Legendary. What I've played so far though, I like. I understand your peeve with the Gravity Hammer, but it think that it was a suitable choice to give the Brutes. It suits their style and personalities perfectly. The graphics? Not entirely spectacular, but certainly not "disgusting." And finally, multiplayer. I have not yet played on XBL, but I did play some 2 player with my friend, and I found it to be more fun than Halo 2, but once again, not as much fun as Halo 1.
All in all, I don't really see how anybody can be COMPLETELY disappointed with Halo 3. It wasn't as groundbreaking as the original, but it rounds out the trilogy nicely.

Yeah, what he said