Review #6 - 2019
The game that started it all still manages to capture my imagination after all these years. This was my first FPS experience, and my first experience with a game that has you play through unforgettable cinematic scenes. The atmosphere and scenery is gorgeous, the introduction to the now iconic enemies you face feel so lifelike with their dialogue and well programmed AI, and the soundtrack provided by Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori is my absolute favorite of the whole franchise ("Under Cover of Night" and "Covenant Dance" are my favorites), as they blend elements of rock and new age that create a sense of wonder and epic peril depending on the level you're in. Some say the game hasn't aged as well even with the Anniversary update back in 2011, but I adore these early graphics and gameplay, and I wouldn't have it any other way. This is a landmark in video game history, and one I will cherish til the end of time.
The game that started it all still manages to capture my imagination after all these years. This was my first FPS experience, and my first experience with a game that has you play through unforgettable cinematic scenes. The atmosphere and scenery is gorgeous, the introduction to the now iconic enemies you face feel so lifelike with their dialogue and well programmed AI, and the soundtrack provided by Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori is my absolute favorite of the whole franchise ("Under Cover of Night" and "Covenant Dance" are my favorites), as they blend elements of rock and new age that create a sense of wonder and epic peril depending on the level you're in. Some say the game hasn't aged as well even with the Anniversary update back in 2011, but I adore these early graphics and gameplay, and I wouldn't have it any other way. This is a landmark in video game history, and one I will cherish til the end of time.