Dave Jenvey (David Thomas Jenvey)

This game is unquestionably a masterpiece. I think the combat system is fairly simple and repetitive, but at the same, strangely satisfying and fun. What makes this game so incredible for me though, is just how stunning the open world is. You want to stop playing so many times and bask in its beauty. Added to this is that they are so many things to do in this open world, so many side missions and places to explore. It is a wonderful game. A true work of art, and probably the most beautiful and enchanting game I have ever played.

Brilliant brilliant brilliant game. This game I think is a close second only to Halo CE and Halo Infinite for greatest single player game I have ever played, and on some days I might say this is even better. The idea of restocking ammo, armour and health by killing enemies works so well. I really enjoy the platforming sections too, because they break up the intensity of the combat sections. And for me they come as a very welcome breather. The combat loop is so enjoyable, but also super intense. This game isn't for the faint of heart, because it is super fast paced. What I really noticed about this game, is it has the same fluid, smooth gameplay that halo does, maybe even more so. It really is a joy to play. One thing I would say however, is it does take a while to get used to the gameplay mechanics, as this game is very different from most other shooters. You need to fully utilise the flame belch and chainsaw to restock ammo and armour, and that takes a while to get accustomed to. Thankfully you can change the difficulty setting at any time. Just persevere, because it is well worth it. My only criticism of the game, was the story is all in long, tedious text logs that are incredibly tedious to try and read. I really hate when the story of a game is in text. I want the story to happen in game, more like how GTA 5 does it.

I am sad to give this game a poor review because so many people absolutely adore this game. But I didn't like it. It was a game that never really made me feel like it was fun to play, it always felt like a chore. I think I compare every platformer to the past greats of Mario, Sonic, and Bandicoot. And honestly, this game doesn't get anywhere near in terms of fun gameplay. The gameplay in this game for me was frustratingly tedious. However the visuals are amazing, and that is why it gets 2 stars instead of 1. Maybe I am a bit strange, because so many people love this game.

Halo 1 was my favourite ever game, until Infinite came out that is. I've played and completed all the halo games. I completed all the Bunjie ones on both heroic and legendary. Halo 4 and 5 by 343 were not all that great in my opinion, and I only did them on heroic, because I didn't like them that much. In fact, I pretty much hated 4, but completed it anyway. But Infinite is absolutely brilliant. It really is. It is massive return to form for the halo franchise. I love so much about the game. The gunplay is intense. My only complaint is, I think there should be a separate adult version of Infinite, with more blood and gore to ramp up the intensity level of firefights, and to increase the gritty immersion of the game. The game does feel far too sanitised to convey the horrors of war. I would happily pay more for an adult version of the game, where the aliens and marines blood and guts are on display, as they get torn apart by gunfire and explosions. The other thing they could is do is make the open world a bit more diverse in terms of its environment. Maybe some deserts, or snow areas, maybe even jungle. And add different weather patterns, like fog and rain etc.