I’ll never get over how they named their studio after the monitor that betrays master chief in the original games. Multiple times! Though only now do i think this is a perfect name for them. Halo 4, Halo 5, Infinite, MCC. All missed the mark at launch. After years we can thankfully say MCC is now less buggy. But since most of the content was made by someone else, i’m not giving 343 a gold star and putting MCC up on the fridge. They don’t deserve it. All of the problems from 4 and 5 finally accumulated in that abomination Infinite. With a lackluster Farcry campaign, repetitive fire bases. A fun multiplayer at it’s core. But missing way to much content. Still. I know so many people are drooling over forge. But it’s to little to late. And lastly a predatory store system and a meat grinder battle pass. The customization is terrible. And i know some people who defend 343 love saying “Why do you want to play barbie dress up in a shooter” well. Because it’s been a core component for the longest time. In conclusion. This company has conditioned me with their own stupidity and abuse of this franchise. That when ever i hear someone say “Halo” or mention it or even see chief or Cortana, i just scoff. Roll my eyes and shake my head. All passion lost for Halo. I want to hear what other people think.
I think 343 has expanded the story of halo immensely and it’s great being able to read about the forerunners and the intricacies and cultures of the different aliens. The games also in my opinion have a great story. I think 4, 5 and Infinite are my favorites story wise because they introduce so many thing and make you try to connect some dots. 343’s halos also had my favorite combat and movement. Halo 4 had my favorite sounds. I do like Bungie’s games, don’t get me wrong, I just think that 343 is taking better care of it. Please don’t attack me because I said I like 343.
Pretty sure it’s because 343 Guilty Spark was the “caretaker” of Installation 04. In other words, he was the caretaker of Halo. In different words from that, he was in charge of Halo, he operated Halo, he made decisions for Halo. Get the idea?