343 is a land of contrasts.
The campaign is undoubtedly the most fun and solid one that 343 has managed to put out, but while it lacks many low points it also trails behind in high points. The campaign remains pretty consistently Alright the entire way through with very few moments that actively thrill or excite.
The core combat is the best Halo has been in a long time, which extends to the multiplayer, a fantastic core game which is unfortunately deeply marred by the Games as a Service model that stinks up the whole thing. This is the best Halo has been in a long time, but the entire time you can't help but wonder what it would be like to play this game without its many compromises.
The campaign is undoubtedly the most fun and solid one that 343 has managed to put out, but while it lacks many low points it also trails behind in high points. The campaign remains pretty consistently Alright the entire way through with very few moments that actively thrill or excite.
The core combat is the best Halo has been in a long time, which extends to the multiplayer, a fantastic core game which is unfortunately deeply marred by the Games as a Service model that stinks up the whole thing. This is the best Halo has been in a long time, but the entire time you can't help but wonder what it would be like to play this game without its many compromises.