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|name= ''Halo: Reach'' | |name='''''Halo: Reach''''' | ||
|image= | |image=Halo Reach (Standard with ESRB).png | ||
| | |Developer=[[Bungie|Bungie LLC]] | ||
| | |Publisher=[[Microsoft|Microsoft Game Studios]] | ||
| | |US Date Released=[[2010|September 14, 2010]] | ||
| | |UK Date Released=[[2010|September 14, 2010]] | ||
| | |Genre=[[First-Person Shooter]] | ||
|Game modes=[[Campaign]]; [[Co-op]]; [[Multiplayer]]; [[Firefight]]; [[Forge]]; [[Theater]]; | |||
|ESRB= Mature (M) for Blood and Violence | |||
| | |Platform=[[Xbox 360]] | ||
| | |Designer =[[Marcus R. Lehto]]<br/> | ||
|modes= [[Campaign]]; [[ | [[Luke Smith]]<br/> | ||
| | [[Tyson Green]] | ||
[[ | |Writer = [[Joseph Staten]]<br/> | ||
[[ | Peter O' Brien<br/> | ||
[[Robert McLees]] | |||
|Composer = [[Martin O'Donnell]]<br/> | |||
[[Michael Salvatori]] | |||
|Media=DVD | |||
|Website=[http://www.bungie.net/Projects/Reach/ '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Project Page''] | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|From the beginning, you know the end.|Game tagline<ref>[[Halo: Reach Announcement Trailer]]</ref>}} | {{Quote|From the beginning, you know the end.|Game tagline<ref>[[Halo: Reach Announcement Trailer]]</ref>}} | ||
'''''Halo: Reach''''' is a [[Wikipedia:First-person shooter|first-person shooter]] video game set in the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]] and direct prequel to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', depicting the [[Fall of Reach]]. It was developed by [[Bungie|Bungie, LLC.]] and published by [[Microsoft Game Studios]] for the Xbox 360 console.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Projects/Reach/default.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Project Page'']</ref><ref name="worth">[http://worthplaying.com/article/2009/9/16/interviews/68467/ '''Worthplaying.com''' - ''"Halo 3: ODST" Developer Interview'']</ref> It was announced by [[Joe Staten]] during Microsoft's Media Briefing at E3 2009; ''Reach'' was released on September 14, 2010 in [[Wikipedia:North America|North America]], [[Wikipedia:Europe|Europe]], [[Wikipedia:Australia|Australia]], and [[Wikipedia:Asia|Asia]] with the exclusion of [[Wikipedia:Japan|Japan]] whose release was a day later.<ref name="bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=26642 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Launches 09.14.2010!]''</ref> | |||
'''''Halo: Reach''''' is a [[Wikipedia:First-person shooter|first-person shooter]] video game set in the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]] and direct prequel to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', depicting the [[Fall of Reach]]. It was developed by [[Bungie|Bungie, LLC.]] and published by [[Microsoft Game Studios]] for the Xbox 360 console.<ref>[http:// | |||
Upon the first day of release, ''Reach'' grossed over $200 million, surpassing ''[[Halo 3]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s record of $170 million.<ref>[http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/09/15/how-much-cash-did-halo-reach-bring-in-on-day-one.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''How Much Cash Did Halo Reach Bring In On Day One?'']</ref> | Upon the first day of release, ''Reach'' grossed over $200 million, surpassing ''[[Halo 3]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s record of $170 million.<ref>[http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/09/15/how-much-cash-did-halo-reach-bring-in-on-day-one.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''How Much Cash Did Halo Reach Bring In On Day One?'']</ref> | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
=== | [[File:Concept 03.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Concept art showing Noble Team interacting with civilians and UNSC Army troopers.]] | ||
===Characters and setting=== | |||
''Halo: Reach'' takes place in late [[2552]], during the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of the [[Human]] colony world [[Reach]], which also serves as the main military center of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. The game follows [[Noble Team]], a six-man special operations unit of one [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] and five [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] commandos. The player assumes the role of the team's latest member, [[SPARTAN-B312]] or "Noble Six" and defends Reach from its ultimate downfall at the hands of the Covenant forces.<ref>[http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2503/Halo-Reach/p1/ '''TeamXbox''': ''X10 First Look: Halo: Reach (Xbox 360)'']</ref><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=personnel '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Project Page'']</ref> | |||
Over the course of the campaign, the players visit various locales on and above planet Reach, including remote civilian homesteads, high-tech ONI facilities such as [[Sword Base]], the metropolitan city of [[New Alexandria]], as well as a segment of space combat in a [[YSS-1000|YSS-1000 "Sabre"]] space fighter.<ref>[[Halo: Reach E3 2010 Trailer|'''Halo: Reach''' ''E3 2010 Trailer'']]</ref> The player also encounters interactive indigenous creatures such as the [[Moa]] and the [[Gúta|Gúta.]] | |||
=== | ===Plot=== | ||
''Halo: Reach'' takes place on the UNSC fortress world of [[Reach]] in the weeks prior to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. On [[2552#July|July 24, 2552]], [[SPARTAN-B312]], the player character, arrives at a UNSC outpost on the planet as a replacement for Noble Team's [[Thom-293|previous sixth member]]. It is here that Noble Team gets their first mission from their [[commanding officer]], [[Colonel]] [[Urban Holland]]. The team is called in to investigate the sudden blackout of the [[Visegrad Relay]], one of the planet's primary communications hubs. Expecting [[Insurrectionists]], the team lands in the remote rural area and proceeds to the relay. After interrogating a farmer and finding suspicious signs in the area, it is soon discovered that the loss of communications is the work of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], as the team is engaged by Covenant ground forces. After they have made their way into the relay station, the team are attacked by a group of [[Sangheili|Elite]] [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot team]], who were on a mission to steal information from the relay. After the team successfully secures the relay, Carter uses the damaged relay to contact Colonel Holland and explain the situation, leading to the declaration of the planetary emergency directive [[WINTER CONTINGENCY]]. | |||
As the | Two days later, on July 26th, Noble Team is called in to [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] [[Sword Base]] near the [[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]]. As explained to the team by the [[Artificial Intelligence|AI]] [[Auntie Dot]], Sword Base is under attack from a [[Covenant corvette]], but due to the sensitive nature of the facility, the use of [[Orbital Defense Platform|orbital MAC rounds]] is prohibited. Noble Team clears the main courtyard of enemies, and is then sent on a mission to re-activate [[Farragut Station]], a communications station they can use to get into contact with command, and [[Airview Base]], where they need to activate [[Unnamed UNSC anti-aircraft turret|an anti-air battery]] to clear the skies. The Spartans move into Sword Base and Noble Six assists [[Emile-A239|Emile]] in driving off several [[Phantom]]s and [[Banshee]]s. After the skies have been cleared, the UNSC sends in a pair of [[Longsword]]s to push the corvette away from the base's immediate vicinity. The Covenant vessel begins to retreat, only to be shot out of the sky by an orbital strike. After the mission, Noble Team is debriefed by [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]], who inquires as to the death of [[Laszlo Sorvad|one of her scientists]], who was doing research at the relay. She says he mentioned a "latchkey" discovery and that the information was essential. Learning that he was killed by [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]]s, Halsey reprimands [[Carter-A259|Carter]] for not pursuing the leader, as the scientist's research was potentially important to [[Covenant Religion|their religion]]. Fortunately, [[Catherine-B320|Kat]] had stolen the data module off of the scientist, and hands it over to Halsey. | ||
Over two weeks later, Noble Six and [[Jun-A266|Jun]] are sent to perform a night reconnaissance mission to reconnoiter the Covenant "dark zone" in the [[Viery Territory]]. After stealthily eliminating guards at multiple outposts, The two Spartans meet up with a group of civilian militiamen, who guide them to a [[Ütközet hydroelectric power plant|hydro-plant]] further into the dark zone, where the team discovers a Covenant [[stealth pylon]]. After planting an explosive charge on the pylon, the team moves deeper into the dark zone, where they discover a massive Covenant invasion force. Kat then orders them back so they can prepare for the attack on the next day. | |||
[[ | |||
In the morning of [[2552#August|August 12, 2552]], a massive UNSC [[Order of battle (Viery, Reach)|joint assault force]] is put together, with the objective of mounting a counterattack on the Covenant-occupied Viery Territory. As revealed by Auntie Dot in the mission briefing, the Covenant have infiltrated to the region in force, deploying ground forces and installations, including several massive [[Covenant Spire]]s. Noble Team's objective is to destroy one of these spires, designated [[Spire One]]. After pushing through Covenant forces and destroying several Covenant [[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon|anti-air batteries]], [[Jorge-052|Jorge]] and Noble Six deploy to the spire in a [[Falcon]]. However, the aircraft crashes after being disabled by the electromagnetic field created by the Spire's shield. After the crash, the pair proceed into the spire, where it is revealed that the Spires actually contain [[teleporter]]s used to transport Covenant forces to the surface, linked to an unknown source. After proceeding to the Spire, Noble Six utilizes a [[gravity lift]] to reach the top, and disables the shield. [[Noble Six]] is flown away from the tower by a Falcon containing Carter and Jorge. The {{UNSCShip|Grafton}}, a [[Heavy Frigate]], uses a [[MAC]] round to demolish the spire. Just after, a Covenant [[Supercarrier]] uncloaks and fires on the ''Grafton'', completely destroying it. | |||
Noble Team contemplates how to destroy the Covenant supercarrier, ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'', as the UNSC no longer possess tactical nuclear devices on Reach. Instead, Kat proposes they use a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipspace drive]] as a makeshift bomb to destroy the ship. It also becomes apparent that Noble Six was a pilot in the top-secret [[Sabre Program]] at some point. Carter contacts Holland and the plan is approved. | |||
On August 14, Noble Team arrives at the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]], where Noble Six and Jorge commandeer a UNSC [[YSS-1000|YSS-1000 "Sabre" starfighter]]. They launch into the hostile space over Reach, where they protect a UNSC space station, [[Anchor 9]], until its defenses come back online. Next, they rendezvous with the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}}, which sacrifices its slipspace drive for the mission. They then board the Covenant corvette, ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'', and using its re-fueling course at the supercarrier as an excuse, get close enough to detonate the slipspace bomb and destroy the ''Long Night of Solace''. Unfortunately, the detonator for the makeshift bomb is damaged and Jorge is forced to manually detonate it, sacrificing himself to destroy the supercarrier. Just after, the Covenant [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] arrives, making the destruction of one supercarrier seem pointless. | |||
Noble Six is flung away from the Corvette by Jorge, falling all the way down into Reach's atmosphere, saved by an [[M-Spec Reentry Pack]]. After landing, Six continues to the city of [[New Alexandria]], arriving there on August 23rd. Six then regroups with UNSC forces and assists in the evacuation of [[Traxus Tower]], where many civilians have taken refuge. After, Six helps [[UNSC Army]] troops to activate [[Unnamed UNSC missile battery|anti-air missile batteries]], which damage a Covenant corvette, providing the time needed for the massive [[Unnamed civilian transport craft|civilian transports]] to escape the city. Kat orders Noble Six to rejoin Noble Team, Noble Six meets Carter on a rooftop in New Alexandria. Kat orders Noble Six to assist in the destruction of several [[Covenant communications jammer]]s in the area, along with several other tasks, including protecting [[Edward Buck|Gunnery Sgt. Edward Buck]]'s Falcon as he is transported to the rest of [[Unnamed Shock Trooper Squad|his team]], defending different groups of Army soldiers around the city, and assisting in more civilian evacuation. Kat then calls on Noble Six to come to her aid in the evacuation of the [[Olympic Tower|Office of Naval Intelligence HQ]]. | |||
Once inside, Noble Team is reunited, in what Emile calls a "family reunion." Colonel Holland makes emergency contact to the team, ordering them to immediately re-deploy to Sword Base to destroy sensitive information. The communications are cut off, and Jun notes several Covenant vehicles leaving the area. Soon afterward, the Covenant begin to glass the city near the building, generating a massive shockwave Noble Team barely manages to avoid. The team takes an elevator down to the bottom level, where they run to an underground radiation bunker. Just before they get inside, Kat is killed with a single shot from a [[Needle Rifle]] to the back of her head. Three days later, the team exits the shelter, and a [[Pelican]] arrives to transport them to Sword Base. | |||
On August 29, Noble Six is deployed with a group of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s in order to take out several Covenant anti-air towers around Sword Base, opening the defenses so the rest of Noble Team can be deployed to the base via Falcons. After fighting their way into Sword Base, Noble Team discovers the coordinates they were given to be empty, a last stand full of dead troopers. The coordinates are then revised by an unknown AI, and Noble Team moves into caves below Sword Base. Noble Team rides a cart down the tunnel, and discover that it was Dr. Halsey who ordered them back to the base, despite the existence of reports that she had died. As they descend down the elevator, a massive [[Babd Catha Forerunner complex|Forerunner artifact]] in the ice cavern is revealed. | |||
Halsey asks Noble Team to buy her more time in order to decrypt the artifact's data. Noble Team sets up a defensive perimeter at the entrance to Halsey's lab, deploying [[M8 Automated Defense System|Wolf Spider Turrets]] in the area before fighting off waves of incoming Covenant. After the process is complete, Noble Team falls back to Halsey's lab, where she then shows a fragment of the AI [[Cortana]] to the team and explains that she has been assigned the custodian of the Forerunner data, and she needs to be brought to the [[Aszod ship breaking yards]] in order to be deployed onto a UNSC [[Halycon-class Cruiser]] which is being sent on a special mission. Dr. Halsey explains that Cortana has picked Noble Six to be her carrier, and entrusts her to the Spartan. | |||
They make their way to a landing pad outside, where two Pelican dropships await. Jun is assigned by Carter to take one of the Pelicans to escort Dr. Halsey to [[CASTLE Base]], while the rest of the team deploys on the other dropship to the ship breaking yards. On the way, the Pelican piloted by Carter is damaged, forcing Emile and Noble Six to initiate a low level altitude aerial insertion and move towards the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. | They make their way to a landing pad outside, where two Pelican dropships await. Jun is assigned by Carter to take one of the Pelicans to escort Dr. Halsey to [[CASTLE Base]], while the rest of the team deploys on the other dropship to the ship breaking yards. On the way, the Pelican piloted by Carter is damaged, forcing Emile and Noble Six to initiate a low level altitude aerial insertion and move towards the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. | ||
[[ | The pair are blocked by a [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]], but Carter arrives and sacrifices himself, piloting the Pelican in a kamikaze strike on the Scarab. Noble Six and Emile continue towards the ''Pillar of Autumn''. Once there, Emile mans a [[15cm Mark/2488 1.1GJ MAC|Mk. 2488 Onager MAC]], while Noble Six fights off masses of Covenant infantry. [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Jacob Keyes]] then arrives and receives the AI from Noble Six. Before the Captain can take off, a Covenant [[CCS-class Battlecruiser|Battlecruiser]] arrives, and prepares to fire on the Autumn. Meanwhile, a Covenant Phantom arrives on scene and dispatches a team of Elite Zealots to Emile's location. Emile kills one with a shotgun, before being stabbed through the abdomen by another. The Marines on Keyes's dropship offer that Noble Six board the Pelican, but Six declines, as without cover from the MAC, the ''Pillar of Autumn'' couldn't escape. After fighting through the Zealots, Noble Six takes control of the cannon and defends the Pelican as it returns to the ''Autumn''. As the Covenant ship prepares to fire, Noble Six fires into its [[Energy projector|main weapon]], disabling the Cruiser until the ''Pillar of Autumn'' can escape from the planet. | ||
The | The final cutscene portrays the beginning of the opening cutscene in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', where the ''Pillar of Autumn'' comes out of slipspace. Keyes asks if they have evaded the Covenant, to which Cortana replies- "I think we both know the answer to that". The credits display on the right as the ship drifts off towards [[Installation 04]]. | ||
After the credits, Noble Six is shown to still be at the ship breaking yards, preparing for a final stand against Covenant forces being deployed in the area. Six fights off several waves of Covenant forces, before succumbing to plasma fire, discarding his/her damaged helmet. Six fights desperately with several Sangheili soldiers until overwhelmed and stabbed by a Sangheili Zealot's [[Energy Dagger]]. The epilogue, set over 30 years later in the year [[2589]] on a re-[[Terraforming|terraformed]] Reach, shows Noble Six's helmet sitting in what is now a grassy field. Dr. Halsey provides a eulogy to Noble Team as the camera shows [[Unknown Colony Ship|a human ship]] landed on the planet, showing the re-colonization of Reach. | |||
After the credits, Noble Six is shown to still be at the ship breaking yards, preparing for a final stand against Covenant forces being deployed in the area. Six fights off several waves of Covenant forces, before succumbing to plasma fire, discarding his/her damaged helmet. Six fights desperately with several Sangheili soldiers until overwhelmed and stabbed by a Sangheili Zealot's [[ | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File:1INSURGENTWINTERCONTIGENCY.jpg|300px|thumb|A gameplay preview of | [[File:1INSURGENTWINTERCONTIGENCY.jpg|300px|right|thumb|A gameplay preview of Noble Six and Noble Team questioning a civilian.]] | ||
''Halo: Reach'' features many new additions to the ''Halo'' sandbox while still retaining the core gameplay. The player damage system is similar to that of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''. The [[Heads- | ''Halo: Reach'' features many new additions to the ''Halo'' sandbox while still retaining the core gameplay. The player damage system is similar to that of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''. The [[Heads-Up-Display|HUD]] highlights environmental features and overlay information about them, and the [[motion sensor]] display is three-dimensional. ''Halo: Reach'' also introduces a refined [[equipment]] system known as "[[Armor Abilities]]." Pieces of equipment can now be selected upon respawning (or picked up of the ground for certain gametypes and campaign); armor abilities are reusable with a recharge time between uses. A new [[assassination]] system is also featured, in which holding down the melee button will trigger a context-sensitive, third-person assassination animation. Simply hitting the melee button allows for the old-instant-kill assassination. | ||
The | The weapon selection has been streamlined from that of ''Halo 3'', so that every weapon has a specific role. The number of different grenade types has also been reduced from that of ''Halo 3'', and [[Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimatériel Incendiary Grenade|incendiary grenades]] and [[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|spike grenades]] did not return. Human weapons all hit more or less instantly after pulling the trigger, giving them a more powerful feel. There is no longer dual-wielding available in ''Halo: Reach'', following the same path as ''Halo 3: ODST''. Compensating for this, the weapons that were known as dual weapons in ''Halo 3'' that are now in ''Halo: Reach'' became drastically stronger. The M6G Magnum, for example, is now almost as powerful as the M6D Pistol in ''Halo: CE'', and has an even higher rate of fire. | ||
Players are able to personalize their character's armor with a greater variety of customization options, and the appearance will be consistent across campaign and multiplayer, unlike in ''Halo 3'' where it would only be seen during multiplayer matches. Like in ''Halo 3'', the armor permutations are only to be cosmetic and will not affect gameplay. The design of multiplayer models in ''Halo: Reach'' differs than those previously used in ''Halo 3''; players are limited to a SPARTAN multiplayer model but given the option of changing their character's gender. Players are given the option to play as an Elite multiplayer model, though only in specific gametypes such as Firefight Versus, Invasion and other Elite-specific gametypes. Both multiplayer models have different gameplay properties; the Elite multiplayer model is physically superior, has a fully recharging health and faster shield regeneration than their SPARTAN counterpart. Overall, their only disadvantage is their massive size which makes them much more noticeable targets. | |||
While the rest of Noble Team accompany the player for most of the game, ''Halo: Reach'' does not feature any kind of tactical squad mechanic. Much like the [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] in ''Halo 3'', the rest of the squad will fight alongside the player, but will not interact with the player, other than certain scripted actions and dialogue. The levels will be more open and teleportation in co-op will be far less strict.<ref name="EDGE">[http://www.edge-online.com/ '''EDGE Magazine'''], ''February 2010''</ref><ref name="GI">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''']: ''February 2010''</ref> | |||
As seen in the [[Halo: Reach E3 2010 Trailer|E3 2010 trailer]], a small section of the ''Halo: Reach'' campaign level [[Long Night of Solace]] involves space combat, a new element to the game. This space battle above Reach is the first and only space combat level played in the saga.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJqw6QvSzXQ '''YouTube''': ''E3 2010 Extended Reach Campaign Mission HD'']</ref><ref name="e32010">'''[[Halo: Reach E3 Campaign Demo]]'''</ref> | |||
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===Campaign=== | ===Campaign=== | ||
The campaign in ''Halo: Reach'' consists of eleven levels, ten of which are playable. | The campaign in ''Halo: Reach'' consists of eleven levels, ten of which are playable. | ||
#[[Noble Actual]] - ''"Welcome to Reach."'' ( | #[[Noble Actual|Noble Actual]] - ''"Welcome to Reach."'' (Cutscene) | ||
#[[Winter Contingency]] - ''"There's a disturbance on the frontier."'' | #[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]] - ''"There's a disturbance on the frontier."'' | ||
#[[ONI: Sword Base]] - ''"Covenant are attacking a vital ONI base. Drive the bastards off."'' | #[[ONI: Sword Base (level)|ONI: Sword Base]] - ''"Covenant are attacking a vital ONI base. Drive the bastards off."'' | ||
#[[Nightfall]] - ''"Move in behind enemy lines and evaluate the opposition."'' | #[[Nightfall|Nightfall]] - ''"Move in behind enemy lines and evaluate the opposition."'' | ||
#[[Tip of | #[[Tip of The Spear|Tip of The Spear]] - ''"Two massive armies clash! Time to go to war against the Covenant."'' | ||
#[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]] - "''Move up the beach and secure the launch facility. Take the battle to the Covenant Super Carrier."'' | #[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]] - "''Move up the beach and secure the launch facility. Take the battle to the Covenant Super Carrier."'' | ||
#[[Exodus]] - ''"All is not lost. Evacuate civilians from an occupied city."'' | #[[Exodus (level)|Exodus]] - ''"All is not lost. Evacuate civilians from an occupied city."'' | ||
#[[New Alexandria]] - ''"Provide air support in a forest of crumbling skyscrapers."'' | #[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]] - ''"Provide air support in a forest of crumbling skyscrapers."'' | ||
#[[The Package]] - ''"Your orders are to destroy Sword Base... Or are they?"'' | #[[The Package (level)|The Package]] - ''"Your orders are to destroy Sword Base... Or are they?"'' | ||
#[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]] - ''"Deliver | #[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]] - ''"Deliver the data package from Halsey to the Pillar of Autumn."'' | ||
#[[Lone Wolf]] - ''"Spartans never die. They're just missing in action..."'' | #[[Lone Wolf (level)|Lone Wolf]] - ''"Spartans never die. They're just missing in action..."'' | ||
===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||
A total of | A total of seventeen multiplayer maps are available in ''Halo: Reach'', with nine standard multiplayer maps and eight Firefight maps. | ||
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*[[Countdown]] | *[[Countdown]] | ||
*[[Forge World]] | *[[Forge World]] | ||
*[[Powerhouse]] | *[[Powerhouse]] | ||
*[[Reflection]] | *[[Reflection]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Spire]] | ||
*[[Sword Base]] | *[[Sword Base (level)|Sword Base]] | ||
*[[Zealot ( | *[[Zealot (level)|Zealot]] | ||
'''Noble Map Pack''' | '''Noble Map Pack''' | ||
{{Main|Noble Map Pack}} | {{Main|Noble Map Pack}} | ||
*[[Anchor 9 ( | *[[Anchor 9 (level)|Anchor 9]] | ||
*[[Breakpoint]] | *[[Breakpoint]] | ||
*[[Tempest]] | *[[Tempest]] | ||
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;Firefight | ;Firefight | ||
*[[Beachhead (Halo: Reach | *[[Beachhead (Halo: Reach Level)|Beachhead]] | ||
*[[Corvette ( | *[[Corvette (level)|Corvette]] | ||
*[[Courtyard]] | *[[Courtyard]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Glacier]] | ||
*[[Holdout]] | *[[Holdout]] | ||
*[[Outpost]] | *[[Outpost (level)|Outpost]] | ||
*[[Overlook]] | *[[Overlook]] | ||
*[[Waterfront]] | *[[Waterfront]] | ||
{{col-end}} | {{col-end}} | ||
== | ==Features== | ||
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{{ | {{col-2}} | ||
===Characters=== | |||
{{ | *[[Auntie Dot]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Avery Junior Johnson]] | |||
*[[ | |||
*[[Avery Johnson | |||
*[[Buckman]] | *[[Buckman]] | ||
*[[Carter-A259]] | *[[Carter-A259]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Catherine-B320]] | *[[Catherine-B320]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Catherine Halsey]] | *[[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Cortana]] | ||
*[[Duvall]] {{1st}} | *[[Duvall]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Edward Buck]] | *[[Edward Buck]] | ||
*[[Emile-A239]] | *[[Emile-A239]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Jacob Keyes]] | *[[Jacob Keyes]] | ||
*[[Jake Chapman]] | *[[Jake Chapman]] | ||
*[[John-117]] | *[[John-117]] | ||
*[[Jorge-052 | *[[Jorge-052]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Jun-A266]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Pete Stacker]] | |||
*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
*[[SPARTAN-B312]] {{1st}} | *[[SPARTAN-B312]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Urban Holland]] {{1st}} | *[[Urban Holland]] {{1st}} | ||
=== | ===Events=== | ||
*[[ | *[[Operation: TORPEDO]] {{Mo}} | ||
*[[Operation: GUARDIAN LANCE]] {{Mo}} | |||
*[[Fall of Reach]] | |||
**[[Battle of Viery]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[Operation: UPPERCUT]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[Raid of New Alexandria]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[Evacuation of New Alexandria]] {{1st}} | |||
===Locations=== | |||
*[[Epsilon Eridani System]] | |||
*[[Epsilon Eridani | |||
**[[Fermion|Fermion Remote Scanning Outpost]] {{Mo}} | **[[Fermion|Fermion Remote Scanning Outpost]] {{Mo}} | ||
**[[Reach]] | **[[Reach]] | ||
***[[Natural satellite|Moons]] | ***[[Natural satellite|Moons]] | ||
****[[Csodaszarvas]] | ****[[Csodaszarvas]] {{1st}} | ||
****[[Turul]] | ****[[Turul]] {{1st}} | ||
***[[Eposz]] {{1st}} | ***[[Eposz]] {{1st}} | ||
****[[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]] {{1st}} | ****[[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]] {{1st}} | ||
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*****[[Babd Catha Forerunner complex]] {{1st}} | *****[[Babd Catha Forerunner complex]] {{1st}} | ||
***[[Longhorn Valley]] {{Mo}} | ***[[Longhorn Valley]] {{Mo}} | ||
***[[Manassas]] {{Mo}} | ***[[Manassas]] {{1st}} {{Mo}} | ||
***[[ | ***[[New Alexandria]] {{1st}} | ||
***[[Orbital Defense Generator Facility A-331]] {{Mo}} | ***[[Orbital Defense Generator Facility A-331]] {{Mo}} | ||
***[[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]] {{1st}} | ***[[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]] {{1st}} | ||
***[[Ütközet]] {{1st}} | ***[[Ütközet]] {{1st}} | ||
****[[Szurdok Ridge]] {{1st}} | ****[[Szurdok Ridge]] {{1st}} | ||
*****[[ | *****[[Unidentified hydroelectric power plant]] {{1st}} | ||
***[[ | ***[[Visegrad]] {{1st}} | ||
****[[ | ****[[Visegrad Relay]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Lambda Serpentis System]] {{Mo}} | ||
**[[ | **[[Jericho VII]] {{Mo}} | ||
*[[Harmony]] {{Mo}} | *[[Harmony]] {{Mo}} | ||
===Organizations=== | |||
*[[ | *[[AMG Transport Dynamics]] | ||
**[[ | *[[Covenant Empire]] | ||
***[[ | **[[Covenant Army]] | ||
***[[ | **[[Covenant Navy]] | ||
***[[ | ***''[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]'' | ||
**[[ | *[[Jotun Heavy Industries]] | ||
**[[ | *[[Traxus Heavy Industries]] | ||
**[[ | *[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
**[[United Nations Space Command Defense Force]] | |||
***[[UNSC High Command]] | |||
****[[Unified Ground Command]] | |||
*****[[Special Warfare Command]] | |||
******[[Special Warfare Group Three]] | |||
*******[[Noble Team]] {{1st}} | |||
*******[[3 Charlie]] | |||
*****[[UNSC Army]] | |||
******[[8th Armored Brigade]] {{1st}} | |||
******[[34th Infantry Brigade]] {{1st}} | |||
******[[124th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized)]] {{1st}} | |||
******[[Military Police|Army Military Police]] {{1st}} | |||
****[[UNSC Marine Corps]] | |||
*****[[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s | |||
******[[Bullfrogs]] {{1st}} | |||
******[[11th Shock Troops Battalion]] {{1st}} | |||
******[[12th Marine Regiment]] {{1st}} | |||
******[[22nd Shock Troops Battalion]] | |||
******[[105th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC)]] | |||
*******[[2nd Shock Troops Battalion]] | |||
*******[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]] | |||
*****[[M/AAV-20]] {{1st}} | |||
*****[[VMX-22]] {{1st}} | |||
****[[UNSC Navy]] | |||
*****[[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] | |||
*****[[Logistical Operations Command]] {{Mo}} | |||
*****[[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Warfare Command]] | |||
******[[SPARTAN-II Program]] | |||
*******[[Red Team]] {{Mo}} | |||
********[[Team Beta]] {{C|Voice only}} | |||
*****[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | |||
******[[Beta-5 Division]] | |||
*******[[Asymmetrical Action Group]] {{1st}} | |||
*******[[Military Police|Beta-5 Military Police]] {{1st}} {{Mo}} | |||
*******[[SPARTAN-III Program]] | |||
****[[YSS-1000|Sabre program]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[Echo Team]] {{1st}} {{Mo}} | |||
**[[Gauntlet Team]] {{1st}} {{Mo}} | |||
===Species=== | |||
=== | *[[Gúta]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Human]] | |||
*[[ | *[[Huragok]]<ref name="OMUtB">'''[[Halo: Reach ViDoc: Once More Unto the Breach]]'''</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_LHQoVyxU&feature=player_embedded#! '''YouTube''': Halo: Reach - 5 Minute Firefight]</ref> | ||
*[[Jiralhanae]]<ref name="OMUtB"/><ref name="HR overview">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClRHhB6yOMQ '''Youtube''': ''Machinima: Halo Reach- Invasion, Fireteams, Game Editions Overview: Bungie Explains Episode 8'']</ref><ref name="Update">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_061110 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 06.11.10'']</ref> | |||
*[[Kig-yar]] | |||
*[[ | **[[Skirmisher]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Mgalekgolo]] <ref name="Update"/> | ||
*[[Moa]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Sangheili]] | |||
*[[ | *[[Unggoy]] | ||
*[[Yanme'e]]<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_061810 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 6.18.10'']</ref><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_070210 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 7.02.10'']</ref><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28448 ''Halo: Reach'' Intel - Enemies]</ref> | |||
*[[ | {{col-2}} | ||
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*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
===Vehicles=== | |||
*''[[Anchor 9]]'' {{1st}} | |||
=== | |||
* | |||
*[[Cart]] | *[[Cart]] | ||
*[[ | *{{Class|CCS|Battlecruiser}} | ||
**[[M12 | *[[Vehicle|Civilian vehicles]] | ||
**[[M12G1 | *[[Covenant corvette]] | ||
**''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' | |||
*[[ | *[[Covenant supercarrier]] | ||
*[[M808B | **''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' | ||
*[[M831 Troop Transport | *[[Covenant assault carrier]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier]] | ||
*[[ | *{{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}<ref name="boneyard">'''Halo: Reach''', level ''[[Boneyard]]''</ref> | ||
*[[ | **''{{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}'' | ||
**[[ | *[[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|GA-TL1 ''Longsword''-class Interceptor]] | ||
*[[M12 Force Application Vehicle]] | |||
*[[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] | |||
*[[M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]] | |||
*[[M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle]]<ref name="HR overview"/> | |||
*[[M808B Main Battle Tank]] | |||
*[[M831 Troop Transport]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|''Halo: Reach'' Video Games Awards Trailer]]''' ''(0:20)''</ref> | |||
*[[Orbital Insertion Pod]] | |||
*[[S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter]]<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''' video ''Fun With Forklifts''</ref> | |||
*[[HuCiv HC1500]] | |||
**[[Tractor Unit]] | |||
*[[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage]] | |||
*[[Type-25 Troop Carrier]] | |||
*[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]] | |||
*[[Type-27 XMF]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Type-31 XMF]]<ref name="e32010"/> | |||
*[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle]] | |||
*[[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform]] <ref>[http://i33.tinypic.com/24pbadf.jpg '''IGN''': ''Halo: Reach Screenshot'']</ref> | |||
*[[Type-48 Light Assault Gun Carriage]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Type-52 Troop Carrier]] | |||
*[[UH-144 Falcon]] {{1st}} | *[[UH-144 Falcon]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Unidentified flatbed truck]] {{1st}} | ||
* | *[[UNSC Frigate]] | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}} {{Mo}}<ref>'''''Halo: Reach''''', level ''[[Overlook]]'', [[Overlook radio conversation]]</ref> | |||
**{{UNSCShip|Commonwealth}}<ref name="boneyard"/> | |||
**{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}} {{Mo}} <ref>'''''Halo: Reach''''', level ''[[Overlook]]'', [[ | |||
**{{UNSCShip|Commonwealth}} | |||
**{{UNSCShip|Grafton}} {{1st}} | **{{UNSCShip|Grafton}} {{1st}} | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Savannah}} {{1st}} | **{{UNSCShip|Savannah}} {{1st}} | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Saratoga}} {{1st}} | **{{UNSCShip|Saratoga}} {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[YSS-1000 Sabre|YSS-1000 ''Sabre'']] {{1st}} | ||
=== | ===Weapons=== | ||
*[[Combat Knife]] | |||
*[[ | *[[H-165 FOM]] {{1st}} | ||
**{{ | *[[Landmine]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Medusa Missile]] {{1st}} | ||
**{{ | *[[M1024 ASW/AC 30mm ALA Cannon]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]] {{1st}} | ||
**{{ | *[[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]] {{1st}} | ||
**{{ | *[[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]] | ||
*[[ | *[[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon]] | ||
**{{ | *[[M45 Tactical Shotgun]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[M68 Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor]] | |||
*[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System]] | |||
*[[M79 Multiple Launch Rocket System]]{{1st}} | |||
*[[M8 Automated Defense System]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade]] | |||
*[[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] | |||
*[[MG460 Automatic Grenade Launcher]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade]] | |||
*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]] | |||
*[[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer]] | |||
*[[Type-25 Carbine]] | |||
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]] | |||
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle]] | |||
*[[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun]] | |||
*[[Type-31 Rifle]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]] | |||
*[[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon]] | |||
*[[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon]] | |||
*[[Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]]{{1st}} | |||
*[[Unnamed UNSC anti-aircraft turret]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle]] | |||
*[[15cm Mark/2488 1.1GJ MAC]]{{1st}} | |||
===Equipment=== | |||
=== | |||
*[[Active Camouflage]] | *[[Active Camouflage]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Antigravity Pack]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Armor Abilities#Drop Shield|Drop Shield]]<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/109/1098584p1.html '''IGN.com''': ''E3 2010: Firefight in Halo: Reach – Bigger & Better'']</ref> {{1st}} | ||
*[[Armor Abilities#Hologram|Hologram]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV]] | |||
**[[Mark IV(G) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[ | *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V]] | ||
*[[ | **[[Mark V(B) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] | ***[[UA Multi-Threat MJOLNIR Mark V(B) Armor|Mark V(B)/UA Multi-Threat variant]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Commando variant]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/CQC variant]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[MJOLNIR | **[[ODST Ballistic Battle Armor#Multiplayer Variant|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/ODST variant]] | ||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/CQB variant]] | |||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/EOD variant]] | |||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/OPERATOR|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/O variant]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/FJ/PARA variant]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HAZOP variant]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[Mark V(MP) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/MP variant]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant]]<ref name="Update"/> | |||
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI]] | |||
*[[ODST Ballistic Battle Armor]] | |||
*[[Sangheili Combat Harness]] | |||
**[[Special Operations Harness]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[Sangheili General|General Harness]] {{1st}} | |||
**[[Sangheili Field Marshall|Field Marshall Harness]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Armor Abilities#Sprint|Sprinting]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Jetpack]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[ODST | *[[Unnamed Shielding Attachment]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Sangheili | {{col-end}} | ||
**[[ | |||
**[[Sangheili | |||
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*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
{{Quote|Where there will be a full three-year cycle, it's got all-new tech, akin to the change from [[Halo 2]] to [[Halo 3]], not like [[Halo 3: ODST|ODST]], which | {{Quote|Where there will be a full three-year cycle, it's got all-new tech, akin to the change from ''[[Halo 2]]'' to ''[[Halo 3]]'', not like ''[[Halo 3: ODST|ODST]]'', which is just built on top of the foundation.|Bungie Community Manager, [[Brian Jarrard]].}} | ||
''Reach'' | ''Reach'' has been in development since the completion of ''[[Halo 3]]'', in the tradition of a full three year cycle and will use a completely new game engine created specifically for the game. It was confirmed in October 2009 that [[Martin O'Donnell]], Bungie's lead composer, had begun casting voice actors for ''Reach''.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_101609 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 10/16/2009'']</ref><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_102309 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 10/23/2009'']</ref> | ||
The [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]], used to gather information and tweak gameplay features in the game, ran from May 3 through May 20, 2010. The [[Zero-bug release]] milestone in ''Halo: Reach'''s development was reached on June 24, 2010,<ref>[http://www.nobleactual.com/post/733606058/final-stretch '''Noble Actual''': ''Final stretch'']</ref> and the game's audio, including soundtrack, voices and sound effects, was finished on July 15, 2010.<ref>[http:// | The [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]], used to gather information and tweak gameplay features in the game, ran from May 3 through May 20, 2010. The [[Zero-bug release]] milestone in ''Halo: Reach'''s development was reached on June 24, 2010,<ref>[http://www.nobleactual.com/post/733606058/final-stretch '''Noble Actual''': ''Final stretch'']</ref> and the game's audio, including soundtrack, voices and sound effects, was finished on July 15, 2010.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27328 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07.16.10'']</ref> As of August 5, 2010, ''Halo: Reach'' has [[wikipedia:Software release life cycle#RTM|"gone gold"]], meaning all development of the game has been completed and mass manufacturing of the game has begun.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_080610 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update''' 08.06.10'']</ref> The game was released on September 14, 2010 as planned. Interestingly, there were 117 days between the end of the Beta and the release of the full game, referencing [[John 117]], the Master Chief. | ||
===Design=== | ===Design=== | ||
Bungie | Bungie has taken a new design direction with ''Halo: Reach'', aiming for a more somber and gritty atmosphere. The more serious tone is also reflected in camera angles; instead of long, sweeping shots, the cinematic camera angles are actually made to look as if shot with actual cameras. | ||
In many ways, the character designs, especially those of [[Sangheili]] and human personnel, harken back to ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. Models for enemies and allies boast remarkable levels of new detail in form of higher-resolution textures and more polygons. Enemies and allies have more individual features to denote ranks and provide more visual variety.<ref>[http:// | In many ways, the character designs, especially those of [[Sangheili]] and human personnel, harken back to ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. Models for enemies and allies boast remarkable levels of new detail in form of higher-resolution textures and more polygons. Enemies and allies will have more individual features to denote ranks and provide more visual variety, such as each soldier having an individual name tag in their BDUs.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_070210 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07.02.10'']</ref> Bungie made an effort to make the Covenant feel more alien and threatening; for example, the Covenant will speak in their own languages instead of English. | ||
===Engine=== | ===Engine=== | ||
Bungie | Bungie is using a completely redone version of the ''Halo'' engine for ''Halo: Reach'', with no component left untouched.<ref name="cvg">[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=261532 '''ComputerAndVideoGames''': ''Interview: Halo Reach'']</ref><ref name="EDGE"/><ref name="GI"/> | ||
The environments, while larger than in the previous games, are far more detailed. The graphical effects have been drastically improved, allowing for a new atmospheric effects system and more dynamic lighting for dramatic shadows and moving light sources in interiors. The engine was improved with " | The environments, while larger than in the previous games, are far more detailed. The graphical effects have been drastically improved, allowing for a new atmospheric effects system and more dynamic lighting for dramatic shadows and moving light sources in interiors. The engine was improved with "imposters" systems; this allows very cheap textures far away, and moving closer will make them improve.<ref name="cvg"/> This was proved with the map, [[Forge World]]. Rain and fogging effects are also improved. ''Halo: Reach'' also features a new animation system, which smoothly blends movement between standing, walking and running as well as jumps, grenade throws and firing. The facial animation system has been completely revamped, including motion capture. Weapon effects are amplified to be more powerful and visceral than before, giving them a more serious tone. Human weapons will sound more powerful and emit smoke and showers of sparks. Plasma bolts now burn through material as they hit, and explosions will throw clouds of dirt and debris around. | ||
''Halo: Reach'''s engine is able to support up to 40 active AI characters | ''Halo: Reach'''s engine is able to support up to 40 active AI characters and 20 vehicles with AI characters on screen at once, twice as many as in ''Halo 3''. In addition, distant battles between AI characters follow automated behavior models, which convert into scripted behaviors as the player gets closer, and finally convert to full AI.<ref name="EDGE"/><ref name="GI"/> | ||
===Audio=== | ===Audio=== | ||
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A more serious and realistic approach has been taken in the audio design of ''Halo: Reach'' than in the previous ''Halo'' games. | A more serious and realistic approach has been taken in the audio design of ''Halo: Reach'' than in the previous ''Halo'' games. | ||
The music of ''Reach'' was referred to as being more somber and more visceral, as the plot is more character-driven than previous ''Halo'' titles and that it focuses on a planet known to have fallen.<ref name="audio">[http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/27382 '''GameVideos''': ''Halo Reach VGA Interview'']</ref> While stated before release that the ''Halo'' Theme would not appear in ''Reach'', | The music of ''Reach'' was referred to as being more somber and more visceral, as the plot is more character-driven than previous ''Halo'' titles and that it focuses on a planet known to have fallen.<ref name="audio">[http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/27382 '''GameVideos''': ''Halo Reach VGA Interview'']</ref> While stated before release that the ''Halo'' Theme would not appear in ''Reach'',<ref name="EDGE"/><ref name="GI"/> an orchestral re-imagining does indeed appear as the opening segment of the track [[Tip of the Spear (music)|Tip of the Spear]], while certain motifs are also present in several other tracks. | ||
The in-game effects such as weapon sounds have also been amplified to sound more powerful and realistic. In addition to various different audio filters for interiors and exteriors, the space environment in the level ''Long Night of Solace'' required an entirely new audio filter to make the environment feel more realistic.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/102 '''GameTrailers TV''' — Episode 102]</ref> A significant improvement in the game's audio technology allows for more fluid transition between different layers of music; whereas the first Halo could barely manage more than two layers of music at once, ''Reach'' can run seven layers at once, coordinating which ones fade in and out based on relatively minor changes in the player's behavior. | The in-game effects such as weapon sounds have also been amplified to sound more powerful and realistic. In addition to various different audio filters for interiors and exteriors, the space environment in the level ''Long Night of Solace'' required an entirely new audio filter to make the environment feel more realistic.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/102 '''GameTrailers TV''' — Episode 102]</ref> A significant improvement in the game's audio technology allows for more fluid transition between different layers of music; whereas the first Halo could barely manage more than two layers of music at once, ''Reach'' can run seven layers at once, coordinating which ones fade in and out based on relatively minor changes in the player's behavior.<ref name="popular"/> | ||
It was announced by Bungie that the [[Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack|''Halo: Reach'' Original Soundtrack]] would be released on September 28, 2010. | It was announced by Bungie that the [[Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack|''Halo: Reach'' Original Soundtrack]] would be released on September 28, 2010. | ||
==Matchmaking== | ==Matchmaking== | ||
''Halo: Reach''<nowiki />'s matchmaking allows players to compete with each other over the Xbox Live online service or System Link, for 16 players on the Xbox. The matchmaking system has been improved and redesigned from ''Halo 3''; instead of having experience and rank as two separate features, ''Halo: Reach'' combines these two into a credit system where the player is scored on how well they play in each individual performance, instead of a win/loss system. As players gain credits, they achieve higher [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|military rank]], and are able to buy [[ | ''Halo: Reach''<nowiki />'s matchmaking allows players to compete with each other over the Xbox Live online service or System Link, for 16 players on the Xbox. The matchmaking system has been improved and redesigned from ''Halo 3''; instead of having experience and rank as two separate features, ''Halo: Reach'' combines these two into a credit system where the player is scored on how well they play in each individual performance, instead of a win/loss system. As players gain credits, they achieve higher [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|military rank]], and are able to buy [[armor permutation]]s to customize their SPARTAN and Elites character model. A new matchmaking system called the [[Matchmaking#Halo: Reach|Arena]] is introduced for hardcore/competitive players where they will play in month-long seasons and be put into divisions of either Onyx, Gold, Silver, Bronze or Steel, depending on how well they play. Along with this, Bungie has announced that Campaign will also have matchmaking support as well.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082010 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 8/20/20'']</ref> Players will be able to vote on which Campaign mission to play, similar to how voting works in competitive Matchmaking. On October 25th, Bungie announced in the weekly update that Campaign Matchmaking has been released, and can now be accessed in the Co-op playlists along with Firefight Matchmaking and Score Attack.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=28689 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 9/17/10'']</ref> | ||
The multiplayer mode features standard multiplayer gametypes such as [[Slayer]], [[Capture the Flag]] and [[King of the Hill]], as well as reintroducing [[Race]], a gametype that was once made exclusive only to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. [[Firefight]] mode, a cooperative gameplay mode that was made present in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', | The multiplayer mode features standard multiplayer gametypes such as [[Slayer]], [[Capture the Flag]] and [[King of the Hill]], as well as reintroducing [[Race]], a gametype that was once made exclusive only to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. [[Firefight]] mode, a cooperative gameplay mode that was made present in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', will be featured in ''Halo: Reach'' with much more customizable features, from the skulls that turn on every round to the very enemies the player will face every wave, as well as having Matchmaking support. ''Halo: Reach'' also introduces new gametypes to multiplayer such as [[Invasion]], [[Stockpile]], and [[Headhunter (Game Variant)|Headhunter]]. | ||
The character models in ''Halo: Reach'' differs significantly than their previous architecture in ''Halo 3''; both character models are now composed of different hitboxes and have different gameplay properties. The Elite character models are formidably larger, and physically superior, having faster shield regeneration and the ability to regain health fully over time than their SPARTAN counterpart. SPARTANs are smaller and weaker than their Elite counterpart and would only regain health to thirds over time unless they pick up a health pack. For these balancing issues, only specific gametypes in matchmaking allow SPARTANs and Elites to face each other in team-based games. | The character models in ''Halo: Reach'' differs significantly than their previous architecture in ''Halo 3''; both character models are now composed of different [[Collision Hull|hitboxes]] and have different gameplay properties. The Elite character models are formidably larger, and physically superior, having faster shield regeneration and the ability to regain health fully over time than their SPARTAN counterpart. SPARTANs are smaller and weaker than their Elite counterpart and would only regain health to thirds over time unless they pick up a health pack. For these balancing issues, only specific gametypes in matchmaking allow SPARTANs and Elites to face each other in team-based games. | ||
Bungie announced an upcoming DLC pack for Halo: Reach, to be known as the Noble Map Pack, it will include three new maps. Anchor 9 set on one of the floating space stations over Reach, it is set to be the first multiplayer map to include space combat. Tempest will feature a two symmetrical bases and a huge forge pallet, and Breakpoint is a new Invasion map based on the icy caves under ONI Sword Base. The map pack will include new achievements, a total of 250 more possible Gamer score, and will be for sale on November 30th for 800 Microsoft Points. | |||
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====''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta==== | ====''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta==== | ||
{{Main|Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta}} | {{Main|Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta}} | ||
The ''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta was a phase in the development of Halo: Reach, produced by Bungie, LLC and organized by Microsoft Game Studios. The beta was made available to those who bought ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and it was released from May 3 through May 20, 2010. More than 2.7 million players participated in the beta during its three-week run on LIVE. After July 21, 2010, Bungie stopped supporting stats and files from the beta. Players who participated in the beta on their current LIVE accounts receive | The ''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta was a phase in the development of Halo: Reach, produced by Bungie, LLC and organized by Microsoft Game Studios. The beta was made available to those who bought ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and it was released from May 3 through May 20, 2010. More than 2.7 million players participated in the beta during its three-week run on LIVE. After July 21, 2010, Bungie stopped supporting stats and files from the beta. Players who participated in the beta on their current LIVE accounts receive an Halo: Reach Beta Visual Flair for use with their gamertags, which is represented with an [[MA37]]. | ||
===Trailers=== | ===Trailers=== | ||
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On June 16, 2010, Bungie released a collage of clips from ''Halo: Reach'''s Firefight feature. | On June 16, 2010, Bungie released a collage of clips from ''Halo: Reach'''s Firefight feature. | ||
====Red vs Blue ''Halo: Reach'' PSA: Deja View==== | ====Red vs. Blue ''Halo: Reach'' PSA: Deja View==== | ||
{{Main|Red vs. Blue Halo: Reach PSA: Deja View}} | {{Main|Red vs. Blue Halo: Reach PSA: Deja View}} | ||
On July 7, 2010, in honor of [[Bungie Day]], [[Rooster Teeth Productions|Rooster Teeth]], the creators of the popular Halo machinima [[Red vs Blue]], released a special PSA revealing the return of [[Blood Gulch]], the classic [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] multiplayer map. The video teases the rest of Forge World in the form of a scene where Sarge stands on a cliff admiring the view and commenting on the map's large size. | On July 7, 2010, in honor of [[Bungie Day]], [[Rooster Teeth Productions|Rooster Teeth]], the creators of the popular Halo machinima [[Red vs. Blue]], released a special PSA revealing the return of [[Blood Gulch]], the classic [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] multiplayer map. The video teases the rest of Forge World in the form of a scene where Sarge stands on a cliff admiring the view and commenting on the map's large size. | ||
====Forge World==== | ====Forge World==== | ||
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====The Battle Begins==== | ====The Battle Begins==== | ||
{{Main|The Battle Begins}} | {{Main|Halo: Reach "The Battle Begins" Campaign Trailer}} | ||
The Battle Begins campaign trailer was released July 29, 2010.<ref>[http:// | The Battle Begins campaign trailer was released July 29, 2010.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_073010 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 07.30.10'']</ref> The 1:06 trailer showcased several cinematic scenes from the campaign. | ||
====A Spartan Will Rise==== | ====A Spartan Will Rise==== | ||
{{Main|Halo: Reach ViDoc: A Spartan Will Rise}} | {{Main|Halo: Reach ViDoc: A Spartan Will Rise}} | ||
The 'A Spartan Will Rise' ViDoc was released August 17, 2010. The ViDoc focused on the characters of the game, with [[ | The 'A Spartan Will Rise' ViDoc was released August 17, 2010. The ViDoc focused on the characters of the game, with [[Dr. Halsey]] acting as the main narrator. | ||
===Noble Map Pack Trailer=== | |||
{{Main|Noble Map Pack Trailer}} | {{Main|Noble Map Pack Trailer}} | ||
The Noble Map Pack Trailer was released October 25, 2010. The trailer released new information about the [[Noble Map Pack]]. | The Noble Map Pack Trailer was released October 25, 2010. The trailer released new information about the [[Noble Map Pack]]. | ||
===Viral campaign=== | ===Viral campaign=== | ||
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====Remember Reach==== | ====Remember Reach==== | ||
{{Main|Remember Reach| | {{Main|Remember Reach|Remember Reach Webfilm|Patrol|New Life|Spaceport|Deliver Hope}} | ||
An advertising campaign titled ''Remember Reach'' was launched on August 17, 2010. The campaign includes the website rememberreach.com, as well as several live-action shorts.<ref>[http://www.rememberreach.com/ '''www.rememberreach.com''']</ref> | An advertising campaign titled ''Remember Reach'' was launched on August 17, 2010. The campaign includes the website rememberreach.com, as well as several live-action shorts.<ref>[http://www.rememberreach.com/ '''www.rememberreach.com''']</ref> | ||
===Merchandise and promotions=== | ===Merchandise and promotions=== | ||
{{Halo: Reach | {{Halo: Reach Versions}} | ||
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''Halo: Reach'' was released in three different versions. The Standard Edition comes with the game disc and manual. The Limited Edition is cased in an ONI "black box" and includes an exclusive Sangheili armor set for use in multiplayer modes and an artifact bag containing [[ | ''Halo: Reach'' was released in three different versions. The Standard Edition comes with the game disc and manual. The Limited Edition is cased in an ONI "black box" and includes an exclusive Sangheili armor set for use in multiplayer modes and an artifact bag containing [[Dr. Halsey]]'s [[Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal|personal journal]] and other classified documents and effects that unravel long-held secrets of the ''Halo'' universe. The Legendary Edition contains everything from the Limited Edition along with extra SPARTAN armor effect for use in the game, along with an exclusive hand-painted and numbered Noble Team statue by [[McFarlane Toys]] in UNSC-themed custom packaging. Those in North America who purchase ''Halo: Reach'' on launch day will receive a new variation of the coveted [[Mark VI MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant|MJOLNIR Recon Armor]]. Recon will also be available to any who have pre-ordered the game.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=26642 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Launches 09.14.2010! '']</ref> As a bonus, the [[UA Multi-Threat MJOLNIR Mark V(B) Armor]] will be given to customers who pre-order the game at GameStop. | ||
In addition, Bungie has announced that players who have/buy a copy of ''[[Halo | In addition, Bungie has announced that players who have/buy a copy of ''[[Halo PC]]'', can use that same authentication key to obtain a special in-game ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' symbol on their nameplate . Players of Xbox's ''[[Halo 2]]'' before the April 14th, 2010 cutoff (Shutdown of Xbox Live v1 Service) will be awarded a special in-game ''Halo 2'' symbol on their nameplate. If your current gamertag has changed since the last time you played ''Halo 2'', or if your current gamertag never played ''Halo 2'', you will not be receiving this item.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_042310 '''Bungie.net''': ''This is the End'']</ref> ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 3: ODST'', Bungie Pro, ''Halo: Reach'' Beta flairs are also displayable in a similar way. | ||
Also, a ''Reach'' themed Xbox | Also, a ''Reach'' themed Xbox has been announced.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/vidaudio.aspx?c=58&i=27383 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Unboxed'']</ref> The Xbox will include a 250-gigabyte hard drive, two ''Reach'' themed wireless controllers, standard wired headset, and a standard copy of Halo: Reach. The ''Reach'' Xbox 360 will also feature exclusive Elite Armor, Waypoint Avatar Gear, and ''Halo: Legends'' episode: "''[[The Package]]''",<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGRW8R-rvWM '''You Tube''':''Unboxing Reach'']</ref> as well as custom ''Halo'' sound effects from the Xbox itself. | ||
In addition the controllers and headset sold separately for $59.99 and $49.99 respectively. The controller also | In addition the controllers and headset will be sold separately for $59.99 and $49.99 respectively. The controller will also bring a token for a downloadable animated Covenant Banshee avatar item. The theme includes ONI property tags and more, which according to Microsoft, is canon material in the ''Halo'' universe.<ref>[http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2010/07/halo-reach-xbox-360/ '''Wired.com''': ''New Halo: Reach Xbox to Sport 360 Design, Custom Sound''] - ''The imagery and text on the console isn't just gibberish. It will all have meaning for Halo die-hards.''</ref> | ||
The game has brought the proposal for merchandise, such as [[action | The game has brought the proposal for merchandise, such as [[action figures]]. [[McFarlane Toys]] had announced that they were planning to release a series of ''Reach'' 5-inch scaled figures in September 2010.<ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13664 '''McFarlane Toys''': ''MCFARLANE TOYS TO PRODUCE 'HALO: REACH' ACTION FIGURES'']</ref> [[Square Enix]] has also showcased several figures for their new ''Reach'' line of action figures. | ||
A new comic book series, titled ''[[ | A new comic book series, titled ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - Boot Camp]]'', was released alongside ''Halo: Reach''. ''Boot Camp'' is a graphic novel adaptation of ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''. | ||
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{{Main|Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack}} | {{Main|Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack}} | ||
Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack was released on September | Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack was released on September 28th, two weeks after the release of ''Halo: Reach''. The soundtrack features twenty new tracks heard in the game, composed by [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]].<ref name="soundtrack">[https://www.sumthingdigital.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=4811 '''SumthingDigital''': ''Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack'']</ref> | ||
==Release and reception== | ==Release and reception== | ||
{{ | {{HR Review}} | ||
''Halo: Reach'' | ''Halo: Reach'' received highly critical acclaim. 1Up praised the campaign, calling it "''a grand re-telling of the Battle of Thermopylae, but portrayed from a gritty, ground-level perspective across multiple missions like Band of Brothers, and all done with typical Halo flourish.''<ref>[http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3181331 '''1Up''': ''Halo: Reach Review'']</ref> IGN noted that though the past games had repetitive landscapes and complicated plots, ''Reach'' was an altogether different matter.<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1117228p1.html '''IGN''': ''Halo: Reach Review'']</ref> Gamepro stated "''the only thing missing from this impressive entry is a number “4” in the title, because for all intents and purposes, Reach feels like the next big thing in the Halo franchise''".<ref>[http://review.techworld.com/games/3239674/halo-reach-review/?view=verdict&intcmp=rv-ia-tb-4 '''Gamepro''': ''Halo: Reach review'']</ref> | ||
Many reviewers praised the enhanced graphics and audio, calling | Many reviewers praised the enhanced graphics and audio, calling it "top-notch". Others mentioned that the checkpoints were flawed, with some too far between, and others leaving the player at a major disadvantage. | ||
GamersHell called ''Reach'' the "ultimate multiplayer suite", but critiqued the acting, calling it "abrasive, cliched and campy".<ref>[http://www.gamershell.com/xbox360/halo_reach/review.html '''GamersHell''': ''Halo: Reach'']</ref> | |||
Microsoft listed | Microsoft listed Reach as an Xbox Live Marketplace download on August 12, 2010, at a price of 99999 Microsoft Points (~US$1250); A spokesperson confirmed the download was for media review purposes, and that there were no plans to distribute the game to the public through Games on Demand. Four days later, hackers managed to access, download, and distribute the game online; Microsoft claimed to be actively investigating the matter. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Bungie has stated that ''Halo: Reach'' will be the last ''Halo'' game being released by them in the foreseeable future, as they are beginning a partnership with Activision, while [[343 Industries]] has taken over the ''Halo'' franchise, meaning they will make a ''Halo 4'' | |||
*It was previously known as "''Halo 4''" by Microsoft Game Studios and [[343 Industries]] marketing teams during the [[ONI Candidate Assessment Program V5.02A]] viral campaign.<ref>[http://cdn.haloodst.xbox.com/odst/index.html ''' ONI Candidate Assessment Program V5.02A''': ''Site Page Info'']</ref> | |||
*Early on in the game's development, before coming up with the idea of a prequel to ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Bungie considered making a follow-up to ''Halo 3'', with [[John-117]] as the protagonist.<ref>[http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/06/25/bungie-considered-halo-4-starring-master-chief-instead-of-reach-prequel/ '''MTV Multiplayer''': ''Bungie Considered "Halo 4," Starring Master Chief, Instead Of "Reach" Prequel'']</ref> | *Early on in the game's development, before coming up with the idea of a prequel to ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Bungie considered making a follow-up to ''Halo 3'', with [[John-117]] as the protagonist.<ref>[http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/06/25/bungie-considered-halo-4-starring-master-chief-instead-of-reach-prequel/ '''MTV Multiplayer''': ''Bungie Considered "Halo 4," Starring Master Chief, Instead Of "Reach" Prequel'']</ref> | ||
*On the project page for ''Reach'', located in the "Multimedia" section, the soundtracks to a couple of Reach trailers, "[[Winter Contingency (music)|Lone Wolf]]" and "[[ | *[[Edward Buck|Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck]], one of the main characters in ''ODST'', appears in ''Halo: Reach'' as a Firefight voice in game and as a cameo in the level [[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]. | ||
*''Halo: Reach' | *On the project page for ''Reach'', located in the "Multimedia" section, the soundtracks to a couple of Reach trailers, "[[Winter Contingency (music)|Lone Wolf]]" and "[[Uphill, Both Ways]]" by Martin O'Donnell, are available for download for free from [[Bungie.net]]. | ||
*''Halo: Reach'' has 49 achievements, which is a reference to Bungie's love of the number [[List of "Seven" References in Halo|seven]], since seven times Seven is 49.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_070910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 07.09.10'']</ref> | |||
*All of the Campaign achievement titles, along with many of the others, are quotations from the ''[[Halo]]'' games and books. | *All of the Campaign achievement titles, along with many of the others, are quotations from the ''[[Halo]]'' games and books. | ||
*The game's release date, [[2552#September|September 14]], is the same day when Earth's [[ | *The game's release date, [[2552#September|September 14]], is the same day when Earth's [[Orbital Defense Platform]]s were activated in 2552.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 104''</ref> | ||
*Many of the | *Many of the Army troopers and Marines encountered in the game are named after Bungie employees and notable community members. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Concept art=== | ===Concept art=== | ||
<gallery | <gallery widths="160"> | ||
File:Concept 01.jpg|A Sangheili attacks two UNSC infantrymen. | |||
File:Concept 04.jpg|Landscape of Reach. | |||
File:Concept 05.jpg|A bridge leading over a canyon. | |||
File: | File:Doomed.jpg|A battle between Sangheili and SPARTANs. | ||
File:KIuWJ.jpg|Noble Team in combat. | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery widths="160"> | ||
File: | File:Halo_Reach_-_Alpha_Build_Menu.jpg|The Alpha-Build menu of ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Halo- Reach - Noble Team Battle.jpg|Noble Team in a battle with the Covenant. | |||
File:Halo- Reach - Noble Team Battle.jpg| | |||
File:Reach Orbit.png|Reach, seen from orbit. | File:Reach Orbit.png|Reach, seen from orbit. | ||
File:Reach glassed.png|Reach being [[Glassing|glassed]] by the Covenant. | File:Reach glassed.png|Reach being [[Glassing|glassed]] by the Covenant. | ||
File: | File:Action_04.jpg|A soldier and Noble Six secure a room in the third campaign level, [[Nightfall|Nightfall]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{ | {{Reflist|3}} | ||
== | ==Links== | ||
===Internal=== | ===Internal=== | ||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Halo: Reach - Announcement Trailer]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer]]'' | ||
*''[[Reach]]'' | *''[[Reach]]'' | ||
===External=== | ===External=== | ||
*[http:// | *[http://www.bungie.net/Projects/Reach/default.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Official Halo: Reach'' project page] | ||
*[http://welcometonobleteam.com '''Welcome To | *[http://welcometonobleteam.com '''Welcome To NobleTeam''': ''Viral Campaign''] | ||
*[http:// | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E05sbntzSIQ Ending to Halo Reach] | ||
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