Mr Biffo: Why I don’t think I’ll ever love Halo (no matter how hard I try)

By Mr Biffo

What you are about to read has been written by Mr Biffo, the creative force behind the 90s Teletext videogames magazine Digitiser. He now runs the show at digitiser2000.com

I don’t love Halo. Yes, recoil in horror if you must, but you can’t fault me for not trying my best.

I mean, I’ve played all the Halo games to date, through to the end. Rest assured, I’ve made some time in my diary to dive into the freshly released Halo 5: Guardians, like an obedient cow leaving the safety of its pasture, fully aware that a steak restaurant table is waiting in its not-too-distant future.

• Halo 5’s steady 60fps comes at the expense of a stable resolution

But that’s mostly down to a misplaced sense of obligation. I don’t want to be the one who misses out on what I’m assured is one of this year’s biggest and best games. Because that’s how hype works: Halo 5 will be a well-deserved hit. It has been decided already.

I know there’s an element of Emperor’s New Clothes between me and Halo. There has always been that niggle at the back of my head telling me that I’m going along with the crowd …read more

Source:: techradar.com – Gaming