Ah Sci-Fi, the nerdiest of the genres. I appreciate 343 industries attempt to bring Halo into the modern age, despite what all you cunts think. People get pissed over any changes but when Half Life 3 sucks ass because you can’t commit murder at anything faster than a leisurely jog you’ll understand why it’s important games evolve. I have respect for 343, they kept their vision alive and managed to please some traditionalist by making only minor changes. I’ve been playing Halo since Combat Evolved so before you impale my head on a spike for being accepting of something new it’s important you realize I’ve been in this as long or longer than people who claim to be “hardcore fans”.

Halo 5 does get quite a bit wrong though, but it’s only really problems with the story. Halo 5 doesn’t have a good story, terrible in fact. Cortona is back, this time going rogue. This pissed me off a little bit. You’re not given much of time frame between 4 and 5, but from what we’re shown she’s only gone for about a cut scene at the end of Halo 4 and the first mission or so in Halo 5. She’s is only missing for 45 minutes of gameplay, I’m not exactly missing the crazy bitch. This game focuses on Prometheans just like halo 4, disappointing because they’re an incredibly bland enemy compared to the Covenant’s class government style. 

The game is a typical shooter. You point at the things you want to lose life and the then magic fire stick makes the bastards bleed. Sadly you’re never given many bullets. Two slightly larger enemies will have you searching on the ground for a new gun like some stupid person looking for their glasses.

They managed to balance out the weapons a lot more than the previous instalment. Things like the boltshot aren’t terrible anymore so you have a lot more options to play around with.

The graphics are absolutely beautiful. However, besides a few side paths where you have to go to find skulls, the game is linear. It’s to be expected of a shooter of course, it’s just the open world game fan in me that doesn’t want to be shoved along like a mentally retarded kid trying to be made to take a bath.

This game features Artificial Intelligence squad members. You’ll be questioning the use of intelligent though. The enemies have the same amount of awareness as a blind man who had his hands cut off in an unfortunate BDSM accident. They bumble and faff about wondering why all the mean little aliens make them feel hurt then fall on the ground like dipshits when their shields drain.

It’s the multiplayer where this game shines. It’s better than ever, new abilities actually changing how you play the game. It features the massive new war zone mode, two huge teams battle it out over control points with legendary enemies added to spice things up. Those enemies give massive point boosts, but since the points go to the team that got the last hit it can be a bit aggravating. You put in 3 minutes of work just for the other team to swoop in and win the game. Come on Mr. Cosby, I put the roofies in the drink why don’t you get your own woman.

Final thoughts:
If you bought an Xbox one you probably already own this game. If you didn’t, you’re on the wrong console.