The Official Evolution of Halo's DMR | The Underrated Utility Weapon
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2023
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you know of the pistol.. you know of the battle rifle.. and now, it’s time to talk about one of Halo’s more neglected utility weapons.. the less recognized but still beloved Designated Marksman rifle. It’s had many iterations over the years, many different approaches to its place in the sandbox and it’s a fun weapon to explore the history of!
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Favorite version is probably Reach. The Bandit does sound super good and with the classic skin it looks nice, but it's just missing that scope.
I'd love to see The Evolution of Grenade Launchers next.
much prefer increased vision over some stupid scope cosmetic
@@Wylie288 you do realize that I'm talking about the overall profile and look of the weapon. And by increased vision do you mean zooming in? Which is what a scope does.
Yeah it feels a bit weird without the scope, I hope they add it in a future update
Id also like to see an evolution of gernade launchers and if there isn’t enough content there to make a video LNG could include throwable gernade and another video I’d like to see is an evolution of the Jackals video that could maybe include the Skirmishers since they are the same species because LNG has already done an evolution video on the Elites, the Grunts, and the Hunters.
@@derkeveI believe he meant peripheral vision (don't need to see around a scope if there isn't one) but he did a poor job of being specific.
The DMR, my favorite non-power weapon in Halo.
The script and delivery here is absolutely amazing, great work, Taras!
Infinites DMR reload always catches my eye. Throwing that mag feels so good
It's a little humorous how you yeet a half filled mag yet don't lose that ammo though lol
@@shanez1215the reload goblins work in mysterious ways
I feel like the Bandit's lack of scope gets way too much flak. Personally, I really like the gun, it feels great, plays great, and looks great. It feels a lot like Reach's DMR, especially since I didn't really scope much either back then. One thing to remember is that Infinite's sandbox (unfortunately) isn't as big as previous games', so I kinda get why they removed the scope to keep the Bandit more in the mid range side and not get in the way of the BR and the Stalker. That said, I would really like it if they added a scoped variant, the more variety the better, and that's exactly what Infinite needs rn
I just wish they let us use the bloody iron sights they put on the gun!! I know it’s got the zoom mechanic the AR has but come on 343, you modeled those very nice Iron sights, LET ME USE THEM DANG IT!!!
But yeah bandit be good
Well said.
@@aloafoftoast7160 exactly my point oml
@@aloafoftoast7160 halo isn’t really a game that should have iron sights IMO.
Even if it’s more immersive, halo isn’t really a game where you “pick up a gun and hold left trigger to aim down the sights” if you catch my drift.
After H5, I’m happy 343 is (at least somewhat) trying to stop mimicking Cod
@@LateNightHaloI like how you when you said in bungees game you said they could simply remove overpowered weapons 13:33 yet for some reason you refuse to show the Halo 3 battle rifle which the most overpowered thing in the entire game yet they never removed it
What I appreciate about these videos is the way you're able to boil down complex game design and weapon mechanics/animations to simple, easily digestible concepts that helps the audience really understand broader criticisms and/or praise. The Reach DMR is one of my favourite weapon designs, and I've been looking forward to this video for a while. Love your updated editing style too.
The thing about the Halo 5 DMR that you probably find so odd is the height of the optic over the buttstock in the cheek rest area. The lack of a stock drop at the cheek or a higher placement of the optic like on the Halo Reach DMR means that it would be very difficult to actually get your eye behind the scope while getting a proper cheek rest weld as part of a stable shooting position. It looks bad because you instinctively know that it just doesn’t work.
The only explanation would be that it was designed for Spartans in mind, but that doesn't make sense because normal Marines are far more abundant and to design a weapon for one sole group would leave the bigger, generalized group disadvantaged while using the weapon.
@@silentkhaos1176I rember hearing on a video of either hidden Experia or Instaltion00 that the UNSC shrunk in size after the human covenant war which could explain the further use of spartan designed weapons.
I saw this get posted earlier when I got home. I opened it in a tab, paused it, then went to grab a drink. Came back a few minutes later, sat down, pressed play, then heard "Back in 2001--" before the video cut out and it said [Video unavailable], and it got a laugh out of me with that timing.
Halo 4 is definitely my favorite DMR design visually
The Reach DMR will always be my favorite version of the weapon. So I'm glad that Infinite brought back the old design.
The Halo 4 and, to a lesser extent, Halo 5 DMR were great, but the original design and feel will always be my favorite, especially the fire sound when you pull the trigger.
And while the DMR may not be the most widely loved Halo weapon, but it's one that we love a lot. And it'll always be a favorite weapon of mine. So it's great to see you cover this iconic, if underappreciated compared to the BR, weapon in Halo's sandbox.
what i like is that they brought back "Reach DMR" but not an exact copy- the original was produced on Reach and says as much being produced by an arsenal located on Reach, while the new DMR that is the same model is produced under license by a civilian company. the UNSC would have no reason to go back to an "old" design, but civilian companies often do. We will of course never see "REACH DMR" rifles since the manufacturing base on REACH was destroyed which explains why the rifles don't appear in HALO, HALO 2, and HALO 3.
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After having two months of no new videos, I was hoping you hadn’t stepped away from UA-cam, but seeing this video, and how meticulously crafted it is with a fantastic script and brilliant editing, I’m excited for future content. Keep up the great work LNG.
funnily enough, i think the DMR looks way better without the scope, i don't know why, it just feels right
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The experience Bungie had with Reach's DMR paved the tempo abd baseline of Destiny's arsenal, which seems like the baseline weapons in Destiny are variants of DMR's.
Even automatic weapons in Destiny feel like automatic DMR's.
Hope to see an Evolution of the Brutes someday. Great video!
We’re so back
Excellent video, I loved everything from the info, video quality, and narration. As a long time Halo fan you took me down memory lane and im sure for those newer they found this informative. I hope that you do more videos like this and maybe with other weapons within the Halo sandbox
I really hope they don't add the scope to the infinite dmr. Its the main thing making it unique in the sandbox
Then they put a reflex sight on a variant of it
your theatre-captured footage and the transitions between clips make this such a high quality video.
I know it wasn't technically in the video, but I think visually, my favorite version of the DMR was the Halo reach beta's one. Something about the green ammo counter clicks with me. I love it! Also I just have to say, the production quality was top fucking notch here man. Good stuff!
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Im really happy you included the Destiny-MR. If you go through with making remakes of some of your other weapon evolution videos, you should totally include the Destiny versions for each one as well.
P.S. Another thing about Dead Mans Revenge (DMR) is that i feel like the name might be refering to Noble 6. Like the DMR is being used to avenge 6 and Noble team, eh by being used to kill aliens and doesnt afraid of anything.
Also, since it's called "Revenge" and not "Avenge", it confirms Noble 6 is still alive /s
I love these evolution videos, probably my favorite halo content
Im so glad to be watching these again. these videos and just your videos in general makes me feel really relaxed thanks.
Your video editting just keeps getting better and better mate - keep it up!
Love the video as always! The new editing is great. It feels cool and new without overdoing it! Hope you’re having a good year so far
if they add the "campaign" variant and it had an scope it would be sooo cool
I remember the first time I played Halo Reach. I instantly fell in love with this weapon and it has been my favorite ever since
The editing on this video is absolutely top-notch. Amazing job, LNG!
You seriously have leveled up almost every aspect of ypur video production man!! So cool to see ypu progressing!! We want MORE :))))
Another banger evolution video! Love it that I got off work to this!!
I'm super glad to see my favorite weapon in Halo get the spotlight and deep dive that the evolution series always brings, now better than ever. Great work!
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Ok but can we talk about the really good editing in this video? Its somewhere between brash and subtle in a way that's just so... Halo. Kudos!
As someone who doesn't care for competitive Halo, I miss the pre-TU DMR. It was so perfect for social modes.
Sameeee
this is probs my favorite edition of the evolution series for halo. the production in this video is amazing!
I’m glad to see that you’re back man. Keep up the good work.
That impression at the end was spot on, it felt like unedited footage from Reach.
Love the editing you've brought to this series, hope to match your skill one day!
YOUR EDITING GOT SO GOOD AND I CAN TELL BROTHER!!!
Great editing btw
Funny thing even as someone who only played the pc port of the first Halo even I caught the DMR reference with the Dead Man's Revenge skin. Guess that speaks for how iconic the DMR is even outside Halo.
Also in general nice to see ya still keep making nods to Destiny in these videos ^^
I know it wasn't mentioned, but the glitched halo 5 DMR when you're mixing forge weapons that gave it no scope like the bandit rifle was one of my favorites.
DMR squad lets go
I love u as a content creator so much that I didn't even skip the commercial ;D great video as always (Reach DMR is the best I think)
Props for the opening seconds. People often edit their audio commentary over unrelated video footage starting the video and their audio at the same time making your brain instantly connect the two. Seems like you deliberately split them a bit👌🏻
The scary thing is, The fire selector is Safe, Semi, and Full, a full auto DMR is the most terrifying weapon in halo
The editing of these videos is becoming my favourite part about them
Man dude it has been too long. Thanks for another video essay and on one of the goats from halo
Yo lng, you should totally do an evolution of the master chief's armor or spartan armor customization in the future, that would be sick to see. Love your vids man!
Ending skit reminds me of the old-school "Half Life 1/2 but every sound effect is my voice" mods. The tonal whiplash between "serious documentary" and "just a dude that's having fun" is what the internet was made for and i am all for it.
Finally the DMR got its video
Do the evolution of the Fuel Rod Gun or the Carbine next plsssss!
i cant play infinite due to my pc specs, but the model of the infinite dmr brought me so much nostalgia, the reload too, so much passion put into it.
i always loved the AR more, the designs from halo 3 having a soft spot for me, but the DMR is such a lovable weapon, yet i do hsve contempt for its performance in halo reach on the MCC
The DMR was immediately one of my favorite weapons upon introduction. Not as punchy or far reaching as a sniper rifle, but faster to follow up with if you whiffed your first shot than the SR. And I still heavily prefer that type of weapon in pretty much every game I play. It provide effective, accurate, and hard hitting medium to long range firepower, and pairs really well with a rapid fire weapon for shorter range engagements, such as an SMG or shotgun.
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I cannot mince words here, this is an incredible video. Like seriously, monumental. Your “Evolution of” series is consistently excellent. This is why I sub. You’ve been killing it with these for a while now, keep it up.
thank you for giving my favorite video game weapon the attention it deserves
The DMR is my favorite weapon. So much that it's my Spartan Oc's main weapon. I love the look of Halo 4's sniper, mainly cause of the scope and green display making it stand out from the other rifles in an interesting way.
Nothing beats the Reach DMR, it’s classic. Also the editing in this video is really good!
The intro made my love for halo and excitement stronger lol love it 😂❤
the DMR is by far my favorite. my favorite halo game is reach and i get a surge of excitement whenever i know i am about to use a DMR, the DMR is great in pve you can spam fire it and one shot jackels and grunts if you get a headshot. its effective with hipfire and scoped which makes it quite nice for all engagements. i generally prefer the DMR to a sniper since its ammo does not feel like some mythological masterpiece that you expend on each shot. i only play the halo campaigns
An elegant weapon...
This was nice, a measured look at one of my top five weapons across _Halo_ games. For me, the Reach incarnation is my favorite, but to be fair, I haven't played with it in Infinite.
In defense of Halo 5's DMR design, the really flattened top makes a lot of sense. An important factor for making rifles more accurate and consistent is height over bore. The closer in height the scope is to barrel, the easier it is to make accurate shots across varied distances.
The Battle Rifle in the form it took in the Halo 2 E3 presentation sorta reminds me of the DMR as well.
personally i think Reach's DMR will always feel just right in my hands. H4's DMR also feels just as good, so i'd place that second. H5 and Infinite's DMR i never really got a good feel for so im not sure what i would rate them
Halo Infinite's just doesn't have as good of a feel. Reach's and 4's DMR felt powerful and impactful. Halo 5's I don't know about Halo 5 because by the time I can actually equip it, the round is over or on the last wave of the firefight. Infinite's... just doesn't feel good. Even the EVO version with a scope. And the thing is, 4's DMR felt like it did something even though my local splitscreen matches have like 300% damage resistance.
@@watermelongaming3698the halo 4 dmr was the peak dmr imo. I don’t know why they keep on using old designs that aren’t even redesigns 😂. Also the bandit can’t really be called a “dmr” in the first place since it doesn’t even have a scope yet
the DMR has a special place in my heart. I started playing halo about a year ago on the pc version of the mcc. Halo has been around for a while, so there's a pretty steep learning curve when you're getting killed every 5 seconds by people who have been playing for almost as long as you've been alive. It was honestly kind of discouraging. I googled "how to get better at halo", and some advice a lot of people had was to play SWAT mode, because it forced you to not rely on the motion tracker, have good reflexes, and get accurate headshots. I took that advice, and I've gotten pretty decent with the DMR. I wouldn't call myself good at halo yet, but when I play SWAT with my buddies who have more years logged on the game than I have months, I'm able to hold my own. I'm proud of that, and it's the DMR that gave me a rosd to follow when I was close to giving up on multiplayer
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The M392 from Reach along with the BR-55HB from Halo 3 will forever be my two favorite weapons from any Halo Game.
Did someone say oozes Karizzma? 😂 Great video as always man! Visually my favorite is Reach's DMR but functionally my favorite is Halo 4's.
I love the look and feel of the Bandit in Infinite. In Ranked and Comp it doesn’t really need a scope since 4v4 maps don’t really have engagements that far.
I do think the game is severely lacking in a long range starter rifle and the insane power of the BR isn’t helping it. We need a 3x scoped DMR again for BTB modes. Then nerf the BR’s bullet velocity just enough so it can’t beat the DMR at long range but it wouldn’t be noticeable in medium range.
Either new evolution would be fun! But I personally wanna see the Jackles! Also! Very amusing impression and great video. I love your content
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Editing's lookin' guuuuud
Long time no see LNG nice to see u back
Been playing Halo Infinite custom games on my Steam Deck. And it’s been a blast. Played Nuketown, Guardian and Hjijacked against bots on ODST difficulty. It’s been a lot of fun but I’ve also been enjoying the campaign on my series x. But also I play Halo MCC multiplayer sometimes on my deck.
Man... Six minutes into the video and i am loving the editing.
Can you make a video dispelling the myth that "343 was made up of a bunch of ex Bungie Devs"?
I keep seeing this circulating, yet judging by the credits of Halo Reach -> Halo 4,
only Frank O Connor and a few key not-Bungie Microsoft Game Studios folks (Josh Holmes, Chris Lee, Greg Harmon, etc) were inherited.
LNG’s Reach Spartan has a similar silhouette to my own funny enough. Mine is white and blue instead of steel and blue, with the Commando/ODST shoulder combo and the HP Para chest plate.
I'm making a halo animation, and the main character in the animation uses a DMR, but slightly different. It uses the halo infinite variant (black color, because olive drab doesn't suit the DMR) but with the halo 5 sentinel scope. Highest resolution while having a very similar frame to the original. Just picture it in your head, and you'll see: It looks pretty damn good.
Great video!
Putting my vote in for the evolution of the Kig-Yar next X)
Back in 2010, the competitive circuit was ran by MLG. HCS was not in existence yet.
This Weapon and the Spartan 3 Armor Core represent a time when our beloved super soldiers were using equipment more reminiscent of mankind fighting each other.
Congratulations to your wife!! Looks like a great setup and a great chair. Hope she has fun and goes through the Halo games with you
I really enjoy this series, thank you sir!
I just gotta keep the love for the OG DMR. I know that no one really likes the bloom in reach, but it was my introduction to the series actually, and I loves reach, in fact it's still my favorite halo
M392 Bandit in Infinite is awesome!
The ending gave me Deadpool vibes! Very funny, man! Loved that!
Great video!❤
Another major difference with the Bandit rifle is that it does less damage than previous iterations of the DMR taking 3 shots & a beatdown to kill and 7 body shots instead of 6 like in previous games.
This weapon dropped in reach and has pretty much been my favorite human halo weapon since. It's second only to the tried and true goat weapon that's gotten me through many legendary runs of the franchise, the plasma pistol. Hell, they even work together amazingly.
30:17 I think the lettering on the scope of the Reach DMR is where 343 got the name, or it could just be a coincidence
Omg the adds timeing. "I want to share something special with you... my wife *cuts to the add*" 😂
Good news, a gif of early access to season 5 actually has the Bandit with the scope!
The Destiny segment discussing Scout Rifles & Dead Man's Tale was the biggest jumpscare I've experienced. A very welcomed one, though.
i halo fan and thank you for all evolutions of halo weapon
I love the DMR. One of my favorite weapons to use
When I was checking out my weapons in infinite i noticed on the bandit model section you can open it. Keep in mind you cannot do that for weapons that do not have a model selection like the S7 sniper or SPNKr which means we could get a scope for our DMR like stated in the video. Who knows
My favorite gun. Always has been.