Saturday 18 September 2010

Halo Reach Review


Earlier this week, the long-awaited Halo Reach was released all around the world.

What is Halo Reach?

Halo Reach is many things. For some, it's a game with an outstanding single-player campaign. For others, it's a massive multiplayer game. As for the rest, probably both. But what makes this game what it is? Why is Halo such a succesful franchise?Well, read on for this in-depth review of Halo Reach.

Graphics


As soon as you start playing Halo Reach, you'll be amazed by how incredible everything looks. From the amazing views to the color palette. Everything just looks astounding. That's not to say it doesn't have its mistakes. Occasionally the frame-rate drops because it can't keep up with all the action going on around you, and sometimes the game disappoints you with lack of detail during massive battles.

Gameplay


Not much has changed from past Halo games. There's a co-op campaign filled with massive battles against the Covenant aliens, an outstanding online competitive multiplayer mode, Firefight mode, and settings anyone can change to their liking.
But there are many changes in the game too. First of all, and most importantly, Master Chief is out. This time you play as a nameless hero, Noble 6. Players customize Noble 6's look on their own.
The whole campaign will last you about ten hours on your first play through. During the campaign you'll meet many challenges, big battlefields, aliens, incredible weapons and vehicles, you name it.
What if you haven't played any other Halo games? Not to worry, although Halo Reach is more compelling to longtime Halo players, the game can still stand on its own.
Now what I liked the most were the Armor abilities. These new addition to Halo give the game more flexibility. But what are they, exactly? Well, armor abilities are temporary, but reusable, upgrades that give you abilities like sprinting, invincible armor, and best of all, jet packs!
Jet Packs!!

Lifespan


From the incredible campaign to the compelling multiplayer mode, this game will leave you begging for more. Even after finishing the campaign, you'll want to repeat it, increasing the difficulty, or setting a personal goal, or just for the fun of it.
The multiplayer mode is even more addicting. Whether it's challenging your friends or becoming the world's top Halo player, you'll always keep coming back for more!

Conclusion


With outstanding graphics, a compelling story, and an addicting multiplayer mode, what more can you ask of a game? This is one of those games that drops your heart rates as you see it on your shelves, it's as good as it can be so I suggest buying it as soon as possible.

Do you have another opinion about this game? Tell me, I'm interested, in the comments section.

1 comment:

  1. Nice review, I've played it too, thought it was awesome. Hopefully we'll meet in an online game sometime!

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