Know your tradition
As a more specific critique, as the plot progressed, I had a hard time understanding exactly what was going on. It had been a while since I played Halo 4, so it might help if you brush up on the lore a bit before diving into it. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself Google searching for elements of the Halo verse to figure out what exactly is at stake. Cortana is an important part of the narrative in this game. Even though I knew exactly who Cortana is and how she typically works in a Halo game, I was still confused about what her “rules” were. That said, it’s still a good time.
Game
Halo has always felt very tight, with almost nervous combat mechanics. The feel of the guns, the feel of the nearly weightless leap and that plasma grenade (heck yeah, that plasma grenade!) Are like coming home from an old book. Multiplayer has all the highlights from old Halo games plus some great additions. It’s just fun. The formula still works even after all these years.
Again, I hate talking about Destiny, but it’s hard not to compare. Destiny has a much better multiplayer base, although its PvP elements are bad. This is where Halo 5 shines. There are hours of great noob fun with online multiplayer and plenty of maps to memorize and master. Nothing in Halo 5 reinvents the wheel, but it stays true to what already works.
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