Combat Evolved was truly a masterpiece by 2001's standards.Īs if this wasn't already enough to make it worthy of its spot in the Video Game Hall of Fame, Combat Evolved also laid the foundation down for Halo's future as both a casual and a competitive shooter. On top of it all, it featured a thrilling score that no other game at the time could compete with. The story, while simple, was an action-packed adventure that explosively introduced Halo to the world. The non-linear design of its levels and the complexity of its AI were an unprecedented breath of fresh air after years of fighting mindless enemies in tight hallways, though the latter half of the game did become repetitive. Halo: Combat Evolved was Halo's debut into the worlds of video games and science fiction, and it managed to take both by storm. Halo: Combat Evolved is often regarded as the most influential shooter in history, and with good reason. Together with a camaraderie-centered narrative, challenging gameplay, the introduction of Halo's Firefight mode, and a beautiful, somber soundtrack, Halo 3: ODST is an incredibly satisfying and unique Halo experience. Due to this increased danger, the gameplay becomes much more tactical as a result. You don't have shields, you don't have special armor, and the only thing you do have is your squad and your wits. It's a very dark portrayal of the Halo universe. What really makes me love ODST so much is the grit of it. Stranded in a Covenant-occupied city on Earth, the only chance for survival is to regroup with your squad and escape. Instead of playing as the Master Chief, ODST puts us in the boots of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers - special forces troops in the UNSC's military. Halo 3: ODST spins that formula on its head. As we kick alien ass and take alien names, we begin to feel like we're unstoppable warriors. Most of the Halo games have us take control of a badass Spartan super soldier. Halo 3: ODST shows us what it's like to be a normal soldier in the Human-Covenant War.
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