![]() We saw the Banished's devastation in the original campaign reveal at E3 2019, and what I witnessed in the opening minutes only reaffirmed their strength. Their might is made clear in the opening minutes of Halo Infinite by defeating a seemingly large portion of the UNSC - including Master Chief. Halo Infinite largely sees that pulled back by instead focusing on familiar fodder with Halo Wars 2’s Banished, a group made up of former Covenant that chose to abandon the Prophets and instead follow Brute rule. Time and time again, Master Chief has woken up to fight a new enemy. Note that this preview will have mild descriptions of what you can find in the first few hours of Halo Infinite but will largely avoid story and exploration spoilers. For now, what I played in my preview sessions has left me even more eager for Halo Infinite's December 8 launch. That's not to say there aren't some essential elements of Halo Infinite I'm curious to see if developer 343 Industries can pull off, like Chief's storyline with Cortana or if the open sandbox model works throughout the story. ![]() If things continue the way I played in my four-hour hands-on time, I think Halo Infinite could fall into the latter. Many are packed to the brim with chores and only a few offer meaningful adventures beyond their main path. Rewarding exploration infused with Halo's DNA and genuinely challenging combat could be a relief in today’s open-world game extravaganza. Halo Infinite’s contrasting characters aren't the only things to look forward to, though. Given 343’s failure to give Locke the faintest hint of a personality or motive and Halo 5: Guardians' generally lackluster story, this was a relief. If anything, Master Chief's forlorn demeanor that he sets aside to get the job done is a great indication to me that Halo Infinite’s story is intended to be a more impactful adventure.Ĭhief’s stern determination is also wonderfully contrasted to his new AI companion's bubbly enthusiasm and his pilot rescuer's anxiety and weariness. His subtle yet distinct change is far from a bad thing, though. He’s a man of few words, but his movements in cutscenes and response to those who need him are heavier than I’ve seen before. ![]() Halo Infinite sees the legendary Master Chief once again tasked with saving the universe from yet another threat, and after five major campaigns, the Chief seems tired. ![]() The biggest surprise I had coming out of my few hours of Halo Infinite campaign hands-on wasn't the delightful exploration, nor the incredibly fun gunplay paired with Infinite's new equipment. ![]()
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