The crysis series is better than the halo series.

I'd also like to state that this is my first debate and I hope that I can adequately respond to your assertions in the way you had hoped. Pro makes several points for some of the major criteria in which modern video games of this type are judged: Graphics Gameplay Multiplayer Story I would like to respond to each contention, but first put into context the claim that Crysis is a ‘better series' as a whole than Halo. To do this let us look at the entire series and more importantly, the longevity of the series. The Crysis Series: Crysis PC Released 2007 Crysis 2 PC/360/ps3 Crysis Warhead PC Crysis wars PC The Halo Series: Halo CE Xbox Released 2001 Halo 2 Xbox Halo 3 360 Halo Wars 360 HaloODST 360 Halo Reach 360 (Not included: 2 Halo PC ports) While this doesn't show Halo is the better series, it puts into context the comparisons. Halo is now a 10 year old series that has seen many successful iterations. I will go further into the significance of this as I deal with each issue. My opponent states that: "Crysis always has something new and better graphics than any other game" – My opponent fails to point out what ‘new' things Crysis offers, but is indeed correct about the quality of Crysis' graphics. Crysis graphics on PC were so good that many PC owners didn't have the specs to play the game. (Not ‘better' than a console standard. ) Now that Crysis 2 is on xbox 360 and PS3 many new players will get to experience the game, and Pro is accurate about its graphical fidelity. However, my opponent fails to take the entire series into account and while the 4 games of the Crysis series certainly have had good graphics, that alone does not make the series better. I'll add that for its time, the original Halo was no slouch in graphics (nor is the latest version), as some FHM columnist wrote about the original, -"Stunning graphics – from the individual blades of grass underfoot to the eye-popping 3D – married to crystal sound and gameplay more addictive than a Class A drug make for one lethal time-killing package. " The next issue deals with diversity of game mechanics and multiplayer, but are all regarding the general issue of innovation. -"With that being said halo is very basic. It has been nearly the same since halo 2. " The argument here is with the entire series and though it may be correct that Halo's most recent games have not innovated with regards to multiplayer and gameplay, you must once again look at the entire volume in its time. When Halo and xbox were in its infancy, it was the series that set the standard for online console FPS multiplayer, and continued to raise the bar with each successive release. (Actual innovation makes the Halo series better. ) Much of Halo's success can be directly attributed to its multiplayer and the growth of xbox live. Though the conventions of a decade old series may no longer be as innovative as a game released just recently, its massive sales success can be directly attributed to its quality, and to a fan base that feels (over the past 10 years) it has been the best multiplayer experience available. Your next argument looks at system exclusivity. It is true that Crysis is multiplatform but you fail to show why that makes it better. The Halo series has thrived being an Xbox exclusive and so I can conclude exclusivity has been part of making it a better and more successful series. Next my opponent contends on the quality of the Crysis story by saying it provides multiple replays. While this is certainly a plus for any video game, the greater tangible success (which I think makes it a 'better' series) can be seen from other uses of that property. Halo's story for example, has inspired several novels and a film in production hell. My opponent concludes that Halo:Reach is a disappointment and suffers from AI and graphical issues. Though it may be true, no point was made that it reflects on the quality of whole series. I believe the burden of proof is on Pro to show that Crysis is the better series, something he has failed to do.