Halo 4 has been considered a bad game by some. I got an Xbox 360 so I could play the Halo games that it had, including Halo 4. I was unaware of the criticism Halo 4 was given until recently.
Here, I will discuss my thoughts on Halo 4.
Game Play And Controls[]
The game play and controls are the two things that make a game playable. Halo 4 qualified in those two areas, but was different somewhat. The left stick button is held down to run, which I am glad is not a power up like in Halo Reach. Running can be useful, but the player can not shoot while running, which can be somewhat frustrating.
Story[]
The story was not the best part about the game. It is set to happen 4 years after Halo 3 and is about John 117 trying to return and battle the Covenant more, except the Covenant are not as common as the Promethians. The story leaves a lot of questions unanswered that need to be answered:
- How did the Elites return to the Covenant?
- Why are the Grunts so different?
- Who are the Promethians?
- Why are the Covenant and the Promethians working together?
- Who is the Didact?
- Who is the Ancient Librarian, and what did she do to Chief?
The list goes on.
Also, I couldn't believe that Cortana died in Halo 4. And that captain guy, Andrew Del Rio was kind of a jerk to the Master Chief at times.
What are my thoughts on Halo 4?[]
As a game, it's okay, maybe even good if I dare say it.
As a Halo game, it's not okay, it's not even great. It does not seem like a Halo game. I'm surprised I even knew I was playing a Halo game when I played Halo 4.
It's not terrible, but the story and content makes it feel nothing like a Halo game.