A great addition to the series...
Halo Reach is the latest masterpiece of the epic Halo series which chronicles the massive war between the UNSC and the Covenant. This game is a prequel to the Halo trilogy, taking place on Reach, the latest target of the religious empire that is the Covenant. Like Halo ODST you don't play as the titular Master Chief and instead you step into the shoes of the latest addition to the Noble squad.
Graphics and Presentation:
I've noticed that I've never actually paid that much attention to the graphics of the Halo series as much as other games. Their pretty good for a next-gen game and the massive scale of Reach is simply amazing at times during the campaign. I've noticed that the graphics sometimes get muddy for a bit, but I hardly care.
The menu system has been completely renovated for the latest addition to the series. It's more streamlined than before and it has a sleeker look. The only complaint for the presentation is that loading times can be somewhat annoying at times, but it's not that big of a deal.
Gameplay:
The campaign is an epic and massive beast. 10 levels range from arid deserts to wartorn city to even a Covenant spaceship. Over the course of the campaign, you fight alongside CPU squad members. However, this isn't a squad-based shooter and having teammates doesn't slow down the intense firefights you'll participate in.
Although the campaign is top-notch, the online multiplayer is where Halo Reach really shines. You'll participated in intense skirmishes and large firefights on various maps including Covenant wartowers and a New Alexandria courtyard. There are a variety of game variants, so you'll never get bored. There's team slayer, capture the flag, headhunter, snipers, team swat and more.
Pros:
+ Great Campaign
+Awesome Multiplayer
+Next-Gen Graphics
+New weapons, vehicles and weapons
+ Credit and armory system
Cons:
- Loading times
- Lag issues
-