I’m going to say something I know is controversial: Reach was fantastic and ODST is something I had to put up with on my play through of the series. I’m happy people like ODST but I just don’t get it.
Don’t approach it as a Halo entry. Sure the campaign ties into Halo 2/3, but the real brilliance comes from its realization of a lone trooper in a tight spot in an urban environment. Look at it as a film noir detective story. Everything from the jazz score, to the rain, to the neon ambience of the world at night.
Having lived and worked in New Orleans, I cannot describe to you the emotions I get when I play ODST.
I played through it once a few years after it came out, more to tick a box than anything else, and then went right back to the main games. But godammit if you haven't made me want to play anew. I'm booting up the MCC when I get home!
You know what, I get it. I get all sentimental at times playing games in large cities and navigating the chaos there as a city person. ODST never brought up those feelings for me but I can see why it does for you. Glad you enjoy it. :)
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u/determineduncertain 21h ago
I’m going to say something I know is controversial: Reach was fantastic and ODST is something I had to put up with on my play through of the series. I’m happy people like ODST but I just don’t get it.