So I got Halo Reach.

First and foremost:  This is not a review of Halo Reach BUT just my thoughts on it so far.  I have not completed the campaign as of this posting.

So I went and picked up my regular copy of Halo Reach this evening.  To say I raced home right afterwards would be a total lie.  I never bought ODST on the merits that it was geared towards multi player and a very short campaign.  I rented my copy and did not get to far.  Instead of 'I spawn, I die' it, like all Halos, is 'I shot, they jumped, I died' would be a better suited anthem.  As of this posting, I have yet to play the multi player aspect of Reach.  I really want to get into the game and make a dent before saying I should have saved my money.  The first hurdle was getting sound to my headset.  I use a pair of Triton AX720's and there was no sound coming through once the game loaded.  Everything was fine up to the point of beginning the campaign.  Easy fix.  I just powered down and then up the amp.  Sound restored.  The second hurdle was the opening scene.  As with all things, I am comparing this game to another.  In this case, Battlefield Bad Company 2.  When I first loaded BFBC2 multi player, I had to find a spot and just take a look around.  The graphics were crisp and the field of view was great.  I was in awe right up to the 'ploink' of being beamed in the head with a sniper round.  Lesson learned.  With Halo Reach, I just did not have that moment.  Maybe it will come later but I am doubtful.  It reminded me way too much of Halo 3, of which I have yet to complete.  Maybe I will do so some day as I am in the process of playing a large backlog of games.  For reference, I just completed Brother's in Arms Hells Highway.  I just wanted to skip the cutscene and get on with it already.  I really do want to be a Halo fan and maybe I will be, as stated, once I get into the meat of the game.  I will give co-op a shot and see if that may make a difference as well.  Until then, its just another game to me.

No, I am not a gamer blogger.  No, I am not in the industry.  These thoughts/words/scribblings are my own and I value my opinion.  Futher more, I value your opinion in direct proportion that you value mine.  In other words, treat me as you would like me to treat you.  I may not agree BUT I do respect the thoughts of others, to include yours by default..

Until then, happy gaming.  If anyone would like to help out in this endeavour, look me up.  XBLGT n00bIEwan007 or VEdReSmIoON (demo VERSION).