There are also audio logs scattered throughout the campaign, containing overheard whispers and fleeting conversations that, at their best, help flesh out Halo 5's backstory.īut these sections don't fit. You chat with friendly alien grunts as they sing, banter, and argue in their boredom. Catherine Halsey, the founder of the UNSC Spartan program. There are also combat-free environments in Halo 5's campaign, in which you explore small, self-contained areas before embarking on the next mission.You can speak with Dr. Despite the frenetic pace of its gameplay, the campaign loses impact when there's not much story to contextualize missions Guardians brings us to the Elite homeworld for the first time. The ending is also weak, and although it's the second installment in a trilogy, it still ended during what seemed like the story's climax. Halo 5: Guardians spans several beautiful worlds, with chromatic mushroom fields and labyrinthine cave networks, but I seldom knew why I was there.ģ43 devotes almost 30 seconds to a tangential rant by a ship's AI, but it can't clearly explain where I'm going. Cutscenes fade to black before they feel finished. But while there might be a compelling story to tell here, Halo 5 doesn't make use of the opportunities available. Halo 5 pulls us through this chase as it tries to tell a story about responsibility, the nature of artificial intelligence, and the fall of one's idols. But it sets the stage for what could be an intriguing character study. It's a bold thing, turning the face of your franchise into a possible villain. The Spartans' relationships unfold across what amounts to an extended chase sequence: the Master Chief is suspected of war crimes, so Locke and his team are ordered to bring him in. Halo 5's campaign is best played cooperatively. In granting us these brief glimpses, 343 lends genuine personality to these soldiers. We're participating in the gameplay, yes, but we are still observers. It's intriguing to catch glimpses of Locke's shady past. It's fascinating to hear why Vale knows Sangheili, the language of the Covenant Elites. This learning process aids us well, though, as we're newcomers too. Osiris is less familiar: Edward Buck's humor often comes during awkward pauses, while Tanaka reveals more about her past than the others asked for. Blue Team's Kelly and Fred speak in short sentences and knowing responses. On the other, you have Team Osiris, four soldiers new to the Spartan program, still learning each other's idiosyncrasies. On the one hand, you have Blue Team, comprising the Chief and three of his oldest Spartan comrades. Now Playing: Halo 5: Guardians - Video Review By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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