The live-action drama of the same name, adapted from the classic FPS game IP "Halo", has now released its first episode. The long-awaited series, which countless players have been waiting for, surpassed Yellowstone: 1883's 4.9 million people and set a new viewership record within 24 hours of its release on Paramount's streaming platform.
The familiar armor shape and character image make the players of the Halo series feel familiar. The tight plot, excellent level of special effects, and smooth fight scenes have also captured many passers-by players. Because of its outstanding performance in terms of number of views, Paramount decided to renew for a second season.
The strong performance of the series is very good news for the producers and collaborators. Peripheral linkage goods, followed by follow-up. U.S. footwear maker Wolverine and Halo Studio 343 Industries announced the launch of the Sergeant's Long Themed Boots after nearly a year of collaboration and design.
The themed boots will be available in a limited edition of 117 pairs on March 29 for $225 each. (about 1433.7 yuan) The meaning of 117 pairs is the Spartan number 117 of the protagonist of "Halo", the non-commissioned officer, and the main colors of green and black also correspond to the color of the non-commissioned officer's armor.
Of course, $225 is more like a reference price. Because it is only 117 pairs worldwide, and there is no description of the way of sale, the subsequent transaction price may rise exponentially, which is determined by the popularity of the "Halo" IP and the sergeant major.
However, contrary to the popularity of the "Halo" live-action drama, the reputation of the series is not particularly good. The current series has a Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating of 62% and a popcorn index of 80%. On the M station, its media are divided into 60 points, and most media give middle comments. The score of the "Halo" live-action drama on the domestic Douban website is not bad at 7.2 points, but it is not as good as expected.
There are many reasons for this, and the original party and the gamer community are certainly key factors.
Perhaps in order to play better, the "Halo" live-action drama is set in a parallel universe, and it is told in advance that the story line will not follow the original and game plot. However, in the first episode, the sergeant major fled the Far Star and took off the helmet that had never been taken off in the game, which was really unbearable.
Although the official gave everyone a preventive injection very early, the audience did not expect everything to come so suddenly. Taking the protagonist in "The Mandalorian" taking off his helmet in order to save people, the sergeant major this time seems too sloppy in his behavior logic.
In addition to taking off the helmet, some plot bugs have also become minus. Many viewers did not understand why the same weapon could not cause harm to the rebels, but the sergeant major could. Could a Spartan warrior enchant a bullet?
And in the City of Fraternity, the capital of the Star Alliance, there is actually a human two or five boys?
The "Halo" live-action drama set a ratings record, which is not false, but more people still click the play button because of this IP. If it is a passerby audience, not familiar with the role positioning, background story, it is easy to accept such a magic plot. However, real gamers, at this point, may only want to say: "RNM, refund the money!"
To sum it up in one sentence: "From the perspective of the audience and the perspective of the player, the live-action drama of "Halo" seen is not the same." "It's just that the popularity of the series has given Paramount the confidence to renew the second season, and the views of gamers are not very important."
So do you think this drama has met their psychological expectations?