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Does an open world work for Halo? Since it’s announcement, that question is one that’s been constantly asked of Halo Infinite. Six years after Halo 5 left the series on a sour note, 343 Industries has dusted off the Master Chief’s armour for a throwback to Bungie’s original – nostalgic for a time when Halo was just a big green man, his blue, holographic girlfriend, and a wide open ring full of possibilities to explore.

What this results in is a game that could be a true return to form for Master Chief – but I’m just not convinced Haloreally needed to be an open world.

That grapple is also essential for exploring Halo Infinite’s open world

Let’s make one thing clear though: this is some damn fine . Having played with the lads every weekend for the last year, comes as a breath of fresh air. Running and gunning in has never felt this good, Master Chief moving with a real heft even

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