The graphics changes are so startling that often we found ourselves having to flick back to the old style graphics just to remember what section of the game we are in. This shows in stark detail the difference between a launch Xbox title and the graphics we have come to know and love in this day and age. Although it's not instant, you can do it at any time in game (unfortunately during cut scenes it's not possible) and it only takes a few seconds. Which leads us to the most stand out feature of the game and that is the ability to switch between the old and new graphics.
The cut scenes have also had the HD makeover which makes them look even better. These terminals are entirely optional, but given we have now had many Halo games, they fill in a lot of gaps that were present in the original Halo such as just where did Guilty Spark come from.
The story is presented exactly as it was a decade ago, aside from a few changes.įirst of all, on each mission you can find a secret terminal which unlocks a video that shows a bit of the back story of Halo. From there you need to discover where you are, why you are there, what Halo is and why the Covenent want it so much. Master Chief is in a large spacecraft when it is attacked by the Covenent forces and all allies abandon ship via the escape pods landing on the mysterious planet, Halo. And you know what? The game is just as good as it was a decade ago and that is quite a triumph. A remake of the game with the same physics, but with HD graphics.
It proved that First Person Shooters could work on a console and work well. Halo's influence on the industry is significant.