Halo Infinite Should Bring Back Classic Franchise Weapons
Despite a few progression issues, Halo Infinite was one of the most popular multiplayer experiences of last year, and continues to be just as popular at the start of 2022. The game strikes a near-perfect balance between nailing the tone and gameplay style of the original series, while refining and adding elements that have become standard in modern day AAA multiplayer experiences. Still, Halo Infinite could take a few more things from its predecessors.
While many fans are craving the addition of some fan-favorite maps, there's a fairly vocal section of the player-base that longs for some of the series' older weapons. Although Halo Infinite's array of weaponry features a fair few classics, like the Assault Rifle, Battle Rifle, and iconic Energy Sword, there's still a handful of old guns that aren't in the game, and the multiplayer experience may be lesser for it.
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Generally speaking, Halo Infinite has a decent selection of weapons right now. As mentioned up top, the series standards are all present in the game, each filling out the same specific gameplay role that they've had in previous entries. The Assault Rifle is the Jack-of-all-trades, the Battle Rifle is the perfect mid-range weapon, and the Energy Sword punishes those who get too close. Halo Infinite has also added some of its own new weapons, however.
Some of Halo Infinite's new weapons are pretty useful in a firefight, and add to the multiplayer experience of Halo, filling in gaps in the gameplay ecosystem. For example, the new Shock Rifle does a decent job of crowd control, with its electrical rounds bouncing off multiple enemies at once, encouraging players to spread out. The new
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