These aren’t the game’s fault, though it would be nice if developer 343
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yet do not properly register. It doesn’t always happen, but 343 is aware of the
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THE LOOK AND FEEL OF GREATNESS
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resolution and 30 frames per second (with its visuals capable of being upscaled
to 1080p).
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option to unlock the frame rate to reach staggering smoothness. Many of Halo
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displayed because of the Xbox 360’s hardware limitations. This is not the case
on the PC, so the game’s visuals really pop and give the world a shocking
amount of life and personality. Surfaces and objects showcase dense and
detailed textures, such as veins in a leaf, scratches in walls, and pockmarks in
soil. They’ve always been there, but on a PC, we can truly appreciate how much
work went into Halo 3’s graphics.