Halo's control scheme feels incredibly intuitive, tight, and responsive. Despite the clunky size of the original Xbox controller, developer Bungie managed to do the unthinkable.
By the time you reach the end, you will feel deeply connected to the character of Master Chief, as well as Cortana.Ī great story isn't the only thing that separates Halo from the rest of the pack. However, it also works incredibly well as a self-contained story. Overall, the story of Halo: Combat Evolved sets a lot of ground work for later games to execute upon. The story ranges in tone, dipping into elements of horror as well. The various futuristic guns and weaponry makes for excellent military action, but the deeply complex narrative is jam-packed with inventive science fiction.
His limited dialogue makes it easy for players to become immersed in the character. As an enhanced super soldier, Master Chief feels vastly powerful. The story of Halo works well as both a military-action and a sci-fi tale. Master Chief, along with his AI partner Cortana, head down to investigate the mysterious ring. While exploring the vast reaches of space, the ship comes across a giant ring, dubbed the Halo. Master Chief awakes out of a cryo-sleep at the beginning of the game, stationed on a spaceship. The story follows John, better known as Master Chief. The story of Halo is almost universally recognizable at this point.