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Antologia di sette corti animati commissionata da Microsoft ad alcuni dei maggiori studi d'animazione del Giappone e basata sul famoso videogame per X-Box.
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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By Andromeda Descendent
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Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you've logged more hours playing Halo on Xbox Live than you have down the pub; if you bought Halo Wars and actually played it to the end; if you know your Rooster Teeth from your This Spartan Life, then why are you reading this review anyway, as you've probably seen most of these short Manga films on Halo Waypoint?
For the rest of you, this may need some explaining. You may have clicked onto this without realising it's a DVD not a game. The basic history is that Microsoft set up a company called 343 Industries to manage and promote the Halo brand. 343 commissioned seven short films from top anime studios, and the resulting short films were premiered on Xbox Live (via the Halo Waypoint add-on) in a one-day window. Each film ranges in length from around 10 to 20 minutes.
Although the stories are described as being canon (with the exception of one film, which is a parody), they often explore areas of the Halo universe and mythology outside the storylines of the games, though there are also many encounters with characters you'll recognise. The style of animation may sometimes seem at odds to some people with the western influences of the game, but for the most part that works well and gives a new take on it. Sometimes it doesn't work at all - for example, The Duel is basically Elites turned into Samurai, and although it is the first time we see female Elites they are more human in feature than Elite and extremely subservient. But the good thing about this compilation is that there may well be episodes you hate, but there are bound to be ones that you love.
It's not an essential purchase, unless you're a serious fan of the game, but it comes recommended as something you may be glad you took a chance on.
For the rest of you, this may need some explaining. You may have clicked onto this without realising it's a DVD not a game. The basic history is that Microsoft set up a company called 343 Industries to manage and promote the Halo brand. 343 commissioned seven short films from top anime studios, and the resulting short films were premiered on Xbox Live (via the Halo Waypoint add-on) in a one-day window. Each film ranges in length from around 10 to 20 minutes.
Although the stories are described as being canon (with the exception of one film, which is a parody), they often explore areas of the Halo universe and mythology outside the storylines of the games, though there are also many encounters with characters you'll recognise. The style of animation may sometimes seem at odds to some people with the western influences of the game, but for the most part that works well and gives a new take on it. Sometimes it doesn't work at all - for example, The Duel is basically Elites turned into Samurai, and although it is the first time we see female Elites they are more human in feature than Elite and extremely subservient. But the good thing about this compilation is that there may well be episodes you hate, but there are bound to be ones that you love.
It's not an essential purchase, unless you're a serious fan of the game, but it comes recommended as something you may be glad you took a chance on.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Halo Legends is a collection of animations centred around the Halo universe. It is to Halo what the Animatrix was to the Matrix - an exploration of the history and lore of the series coupled with some original stories in animated form.
The stories range from a rundown of the Halo backstory from its origins through the three main games, to alternate stories involving Spartans other than the Master Chief. The man himself does appear in several of the stories along with Cortana and other Halo personalities. All are entertaining and recommended for any serious fan of the Halo series.
The stories range from a rundown of the Halo backstory from its origins through the three main games, to alternate stories involving Spartans other than the Master Chief. The man himself does appear in several of the stories along with Cortana and other Halo personalities. All are entertaining and recommended for any serious fan of the Halo series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J Davey
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This helps to give background to the Halo universe, both human and Covenant. Some good pieces here, some not so good. But it shows John with other Spartans before the war and just gives a little bit of depth to the character.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not canon but still a good watch
As it was made by an independent producer, the stories detailed in Halo: Legends are not canon, they are not definitely linked to the storyline of the game series - but still, they... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Thomas D. Hill
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
I enjoyed these, but its always the same when something like halo is given to someone else and they show their own view on it, its never the same. but still a good watch
Published 3 months ago by Grok
2.0 out of 5 stars
Broke case and somewhat semi scrathed disk
all tho it plays okey the disk is scratched and the case is chipped , not to also say that 47 mins into the movie it just stops randomly this is probably due to the scratched disk
Published 3 months ago by Conor B. Ross
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a disappointment!!!!
The stories are by and large weak and only the last one had anything close to modern day animation. The animation is atrocious: only one level up on a voiceover on a camera... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars
halo
a great halo experience there was some things that kinda botherd me about it but it was worth the money.
Published 4 months ago by Jaffa-Jake
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
I was thrilled when I happened upon this as I know a big Halo fan. It's made up of short films in various different styles exploring the many facets of the Halo universe. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss Lovejoy
1.0 out of 5 stars
halo
not good film, only japan film like amine. i not watch again. i like only game xbox then dvd lol
Published 4 months ago by Amanda Gilbert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well, not me
My son loves it, it's what he wanted for christmas so there you go - personally I didn't know it was anime which is not my favorite animation style
Published 4 months ago by jackie hurley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty cool.
Never been much of an Halo fan but this DVD really put an interesting twist on the Halo universe.
Maybe not the most satisfying series of vignettes for the hardcore Halo fan... Read more
Maybe not the most satisfying series of vignettes for the hardcore Halo fan... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Engel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not watched yet
This was bought for Christmas, so I will update this review when watched with my sons, but ordered with Prime it arrived quickly and was well packaged. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Robinson
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