So, finally got the English version of Halo:Reach yesterday.
From MediaMarkt in Sihlcity, of all places.
Softridge was sold out...so was Gamestop.
Ctiydisc didn't have the English version.
Anyhow, first impressions :
The game is "hard".
Even on normal difficulty, it is much harder than the usual Halo titles. even harder than ODST.
Visually, the game is stunning. It really pushes the graphics capabilities of the 360 to the limit.
Gameplay is the same as other Halo games.
Controller setup has been changed a bit though.
No more "B" button melee.
The "Assisination" feature is fun, for a while. Until you realize you are completely vulnerable while performing one.
Armor abilities are a nice twist. Got out of more than a few jams using the Armor-lock ability.
Nice new weapons. I especially like the Needle-rifle. The DMR is fine but single-fire mode is kinda lame when facing hordes.
"Forge-World" is awesome. This is one humongous map. I tried to go from one end to the other in a banshee and it took a while.
Forge itself has been modified a lot and is now a lot cooler.
A lot of nice little modifications and tweaks here and there.
Haven't played too much multiplayer yet. Just started on the single player campaign last evening.
If you have not already, I recommend you buy it.
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