This gameplay is the gold standard of FPSs. Im in love. Reduced aim assist in comparison to past Halo games really ups the skill gap. Took me a couple hours to adjust but the gameplay has that zen-like flow after awhile. The thruster/booster adds so much to the game.
343 addressed some of my main complaints:
-CTF, the flag carrier isnt displayed to the entire enemy team, until they are spotted - and even then they are only shown for a short time. What a great and practical idea. The flag carrier on display for all to see 100% of the time was my biggest beef with H4. Add that with the fact its return to score and this is pretty much the best Halo CTF gameplay yet. I cant wait for BTB CTF.
-Reduced radar range was needed and is just about perfect - they better not go back.
-AR and pistol starts was the correct way to go. The pistol does its job just fine.
-The booster is something Halo should have always had. I felt this way back in H4 and im glad its standard. Fits the gameplay perfectly.
-Sniper and dmr scopes are 100% fixed from the beta. Total 180.
-I like the touch of different sound effects when you are picking up different types of grenades. A good audio cue for more experienced players in the heat of combat.
Only thing im not liking is the overall look of the arena maps - although the gameplay is fine. Whats up with all these dark alleyways? I want bright outside, natural stuff like High Ground. Perhaps with the map packs...
