By Matt Binns
Halo ODST is prequel to the most hyped game ever, and a game that quite a lot of 360 owners such as myself are looking forward.
At first, I like many, thought “it's just another nail in the Halo coffin” but after seeing footage from E3 and Comic-Con (why is there so much video game coverage at a comic convention?) I've being pulled into looking at and researching this game and boy does it look fantastic.
The new HUD screen looks brilliant and points the way forward, much like a HUD should.
The way Bungie has re-invented the starting-to-die Halo franchise is smart and innovative and because you are a member of the ODST, you can longer duel wield, but you do get things Master Chief never got to try like the Silenced SMG and a brand new Pistol.
A brand new feature is the Firefight mode, which I for one am looking forward to playing over Xbox Live. In Firefight, you face never ending hordes of Covenant, much like the Horde mode of Gears Of War 2, but better probably.
The second disc is essentially a reissue of the Halo 3 multiplayer, so its a decent buy on its own.
Last but not least, ODST owners will get access to the online Beta for the all new Halo Reach, a prequel to the entire saga.
Probably Positives
It looks like Halo Classic, not New Halo (3)
New modes are always welcome, as are improvements on a working mode.
Could Be Negatives
No classic dual wielding
It doesn't feel like it should be a full priced game.
Overall
This game is re-invention of the stagnating Halo universe, and it cannot be faulted for that, but just how similar to Halo 1 & 2 will it be?
Score Prediction: 8/10
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