Open-world games aren't uncommon anymore, with games that don't even need one.doing one. But it almost feels like it's a decade too late. An open-world on a Halo ring sounds amazing.
On paper, a semi-open world Halo sounds amazing. Why Infinite went this route, or whether it's unintentional is hard to say, but it's not better. This creates awkward, everybody-loses melee battles where you can come out the loser despite having the drop on an enemy. That means wading through teammates and more confusingly, doing the same with enemies. Unlike in past Halo games, there's no collision between players. If there's one part of gameplay that is a big whiff, it's the way melees in multiplayer feel. A more methodical, measured and team-based approach still reigns supreme in Halo multiplayer, which sets it apart from most other competitors on the market. And the fact the sidearm pistol can gun down an assault rifle user with their accuracy is skill-gap heaven.Ī lower time-to-kill means it's not like Call of Duty, where the first person to get a sight on an enemy almost always wins the engagement. Battle Rifle battles are a thrill, where the most accurate once a shield pops wins a one-on-one. Multiplayer has that same Halo feel fans love, and that will assuredly be appealing to the newcomers looped in by the free-to-play model. The other gadgets, like Dropwall and a dash, aren't bad, but it's the Grappleshot that stands tall. It's also got some amazing potential for players who get creative in multiplayer sessions.
It is fluid and a blast to use, speeding up movement in solo play. Of the gadgets, Grappleshot has redefined Halo, likely for good. True to his reputation, and in a testament to how great the weapons pool is, Chief can pick up pretty much anything when ammo is scarce and come out ahead with a little thought before pulling a trigger. In campaign, it's a joy to be confronted by a variety of enemies and need to change up the arsenal to survive. Weapons are snappy, pack a punch and the variety of the arsenal between human and alien weapons offers a thrilling gamut of experiences. This is very much a Halo game-which means it's about as good as gaming gets. This is something players who spend most of their time in ranked will feel the most on the smaller, more tense launch maps. Even a map featuring city streets feels more like a warehouse in many respects. If there's a downside to the graphics on multiplayer, it's that most of the maps feel too industrial. Ditto for the breathtaking scale to the mysterious, cavernous interior structures the player explores.Ĭhief is small by comparison, but only in physical size and the way most enemies frightfully react to his arrival deepens the impression of the lethality he offers. Out in the open world, seeing so many enemies off in the distance on such a massive structure like a Halo ring really paints the picture as to the challenge Master Chief faces on his own. Master Chief hits on a wide range of emotions despite keeping a helmet on throughout, and the cutscenes starring him are some of the best in gaming. The trash talk Grunts throw out that is context-specific to what the player is doing (calling out Chief is hurt, talking about what he's driving, etc.) is amazing. The voice acting is splendid, the overarching soundtrack brings back some pulse-pounding favorites to mix with the new, and enemy chatter ranges from serious to laugh-out-loud hilarious thanks to the Grunts. Sound design, specifically in campaign, is a treat. The detail packed into even a multiplayer map, from an arcade machine making noises in the background and beyond is impressive. A bright, varied color palette keeps things visually interesting, while notable lighting and shadow work breathes life into the world. The vistas and draw distances are bigger than ever, fully flexing the hardware of next-generation consoles.
That's true in fun and new ways with Infinite, too, as Halo takes its first serious dive into a semi-open world with this trip to Zeta Halo (Installation 07). Halo never has an issue sitting at the forefront of the industry.
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