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| Subject: Halo Reach Maps Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:46 am | |
| Boardwalk - Spoiler:
Boardwalk is set in the city of New Alexandria, with some fantastic background views to distract you from the intense action. Centered around a large open space which tempts you to break cover for quick access to the various multiple levels of the map where the best weapons are stashed, Boardwalk is not only one of the most visually pleasing Halo multiplayer maps yet but also demands a high level of skill, tactical awareness and constant and clever movement. Keep your head about you, only dash out into the central concourse when necessary and make vigorous use of the Armor Lock and Drop Shield Abilities if caught out in the open.
Number Of Players:
* 4-12
Playlists:
* Big Team Battles * Doubles Arena * Multi Team * Rumble Pit * Team Arena * Team Objective * Team Slayer
Notable Weapons:
* Plasma Launcher * Rocket Launcher * Shotgun * Sniper Rifle
Boneyard - Spoiler:
Boneyard was featured in the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta, and is a large-scale map primarily suited to Invasion. The map itself is themed around a starship breakers yard with the UNSC Commonwealth being taken apart at the map's center, and other wrecked star cruisers are visible in the distance. With some decent sniping spots to be had on the frame of the ship itself, Boneyard encourages full deployment of the Jetpack Armor Ability, as well as serious vehicle use, especially the Ghost and Banshee. Straight deathmatch players may be less enthusiastic about this map, though.
Number Of Players:
* 8-16
Playlists:
* Big Team Battles * Invasion * Multi Team
Notable Weapons:
* Banshee * Ghost * Jetpack * Rocket Launcher
Countdown - Spoiler:
Based in the secret Sabre Launch facility, Countdown centers around an open launching pad area that's begging for some creative jetpacking, but the stealthier Halo multiplayer specialists will be drawn to the claustrophobic and disorientating maze of corridors surrounding it. Perfect for stalking your unsuspecting prey and taking them out with Halo: Reach's new Assassinations feature, as well as cunning use of the new Grenade Launcher. Of course, you could just blast your opponents in the face with the Tactical Shotgun.
Number Of Players:
* 4-12
Playlists:
* Big Team Battles * Doubles Arena * Multi Team * Rumble Pit * Team Arena * Team Objective * Team Slayer
Notable Weapons:
* Active Camo * Concussion Rifle * Energy Sword * Greande Launcher * Jetpack * Tactical Shotgun
Powerhouse - Spoiler:
Spiritual successor to Halo 3's High Ground, and a deserved favorite from the beta, Powerhouse is amongst the best of the new Halo: Reach maps on show. Great for small-scale gameplay and imaginative Armor Ability use, wild melee action can quickly develop out in the open while the subtler players hang back behind the many blind corners ready to dole out swift justice with the Shotgun. Encouraging full-on battle and cat-and-mouse games on the same map, Powerhouse is Bungie design at its very best.
Number Of Players:
* 2-8
Playlists:
* Doubles Arena * Multi Team * Rumble Pit * Team Arena * Team Objective * Team Slayer
Notable Weapons:
* Armor Lock * Focus Rifle * Gravity Hammer * Grenade Launcher * Jetpack * Rocket Launcher * Tactical Shotgun
Reflection - Spoiler:
Yes, the geometry underlying the map may be a spot-on recreation of Halo 2's Ivory Tower, but that map never looked as sumptuous as this. Showing off the stunning visual capabilities of Halo: Reach's new graphics engine, Reflection is one of the most beautiful multiplayer maps you're likely to see on this generation of console. When you mix in the fact that it still plays just as well as its predecessor, with the classic rush to the elevator to grab the sniper rifle and fast, intimate matches, Reflection is a worthy addition to the rollcall of Halo: Reach maps.
Number Of Players:
* 2-8
Playlists:
* Doubles Arena * Multi Team * Rumble Pit * Team Arena * Team Objective * Team Slayer
Notable Weapons:
* Energy Sword * Rocket Launcher * Sniper Rifle
Spire - Spoiler:
Another Invasion-centric Halo: Reach map, Spire is a wide-open landscape dominated by a towering Covenant Shield generator. Again, there are plenty of vehicles to get stuck into, including the brand-new Falcon, while the central Spire encourages multiple level gameplay. Note that this a reversed Invasion map - this time it's the Spartans in the role of the attackers. This map may well prove popular with larger clans in Big Team Battle, but will hold few charms for those who enjoy combat up close and personal.
Number Of Players:
* 8-16
Playlists:
* Big Team Battles * Invasion * Multi Team
Notable Weapons:
* Banshee * Falcon * Rocket Launcher * Sniper Rifle * Warthog
Sword Base - Spoiler:
Another star of the Halo: Reach beta, Sword Base is a map thematically very similar to Countdown - a central open area with lots of verticality that makes using the snazzy new Jetpacks irresistible... until you're sniped out of the air from one of the warren of corridors and walkways that criss-cross this map. Perfect for ambushing opponents with the new delayed explosion of the Individual Grenade Launcher, Sword Base is sure to become a firm favorite amongst the deathmatch purists in the Halo online community.
Number Of Players:
* 2-8
Playlists:
* Doubles Arena * Multi Team * Rumble Pit * Team Arena * Team Objective * Team Slayer
Notable Weapons:
* Energy Sword * Grenade Launcher * Jetpack * Needle Rifle * Plasma Launcher * Plasma Repeater * Sniper Rifle * Tactical Shotgun
Zealot - Spoiler:
Resembling a cross between Halo 2's classic Midship - especially in visual design - and the multi-layered fun of Halo 3's Construct, Zealot is set aboard a Covenant corvette, and the action revolves around three levels and a host of walkways and choke points. Favoring a constant switching between the accuracy of the DMR and general frag grenade spamming, Zealot plays just as well as its illustrious predecessors, and in many ways feels the most typically "Halo" of the Halo: Reach maps.
Number Of Players:
* 2-8
Playlists:
* Doubles Arena * Multi Team * Rumble Pit * Team Arena * Team Objective * Team Slayer
Notable Weapons:
* Armor Lock * Designated Marksman Rifle * Frag Grenades * Hologram * Needler http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/console/articles/87279.aspxSo whats your favorite map? Least Favorite? Best camping? Most noobish? | |
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