The guns are varied, useful and sound awesome. Graphically outstanding and the soundtrack is good although sadly none of the nostalgic scores have remained. Indoctrination? Really? 343 took what Bungie left behind and poorly made the next chapter using the story of a original game, Mass Effect. I don't understand how MasterCheif's armor has upgraded when he has literally been in a cryo-chamber the last 4 years. Cortana lost her charm and is just annoying now, just constantly talking with her annoying voice, it's awful. The forerunners look totally generic, and their AI is almost as bad.
The levels are so bland and boring and your map doesn't update on where to go next unless you step into part of the level that triggers it. Think of Disney redoing star wars but the theme music doesn't start while the words are scrolling. The I've picked up every Halo game on launch and for the most part been really happy with each release. I've picked up every Halo game on launch and for the most part been really happy with each release. I'll be sending my rental back as soon as I finish the campaign. This is the first Halo game I haven't bought and I don't think I will be. I play Halo multiplayer because I don't want to play COD, now I don't have a choice. He already has enough advantage with skills and map knowledge don't add weapons and perks to that as well, you're just making the multiplayer less accessible to players. Why should I be at an disadvantage in matchmaking because I have not played as much as the kid next door. I always liked Bungie's attempt to make matchmaking balanced, I'm my opinion unlockable loadouts have broken that. Story seems contrived, just a made up world so Cortana and the Chief have a nice backdrop for their cheesy dialog.
343 may have wanted to put their stamp on this game, which they did, and made a MW clone rather than a Halo game. Even the Warthog which has been given a gasoline engine for this release.
None of the familiar audio queues are there everything sounds different. Game looks great, and audio is fine, but it doesn't sound like Halo. It's more like MW dressed up, right from the stupid climbing sequence right from the start.
343 may have wanted A fine game but it's not Halo.