Ascend Hyperion | Halo Infinite and the Illusion of Nostalgia (*SPOILERS*) @AscendHyperion | Uploaded December 2021 | Updated October 2024, 7 hours ago.
Halo Infinite is a nostalgic return to form? Hardly. Let's discuss why this is the most "343" Halo game ever, and how 343 has tricked players with the illusion of nostalgia.
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Many reviewers are praising Halo Infinite as a nostalgic return to form for the franchise; and a statement like that couldn't be any more wrong. But a Halo doesn't have to be old to be good; and Infinite proves that. Today we discuss how and why Halo Infinite is the third Reclaimer Era title, how it's another massive change for Halo made by 343 and why this game was never the classic era savior some people want to believe it is. So join in as I discuss Halo Infinite and the Illusion of Nostalgia.
0:00 Topic Intro
1:48 The Spiritual Reboot Lie
4:02 Ancient Power Writing
6:55 Illusions
9:43 The Brand New Gameplay
11:10 The Tip of the Iceberg
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Disclaimer: All rights remain with respective owners. I do not claim the rights to the music in this video.
Halo Infinite is a nostalgic return to form? Hardly. Let's discuss why this is the most "343" Halo game ever, and how 343 has tricked players with the illusion of nostalgia.
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/Ascend_Hyperion
Many reviewers are praising Halo Infinite as a nostalgic return to form for the franchise; and a statement like that couldn't be any more wrong. But a Halo doesn't have to be old to be good; and Infinite proves that. Today we discuss how and why Halo Infinite is the third Reclaimer Era title, how it's another massive change for Halo made by 343 and why this game was never the classic era savior some people want to believe it is. So join in as I discuss Halo Infinite and the Illusion of Nostalgia.
0:00 Topic Intro
1:48 The Spiritual Reboot Lie
4:02 Ancient Power Writing
6:55 Illusions
9:43 The Brand New Gameplay
11:10 The Tip of the Iceberg
Halo Infinite Nostalgia, Is Halo Infinite good, Halo Infinite Classic, Halo Infinite Halo 3, 343 Industries, 343i, Halo Infinite review, Halo Infinite IGN, Halo Nostalgia, Classic Halo, What is Classic Halo, Is Halo Infinite Classic, Halo Infinite Story, Halo Campaign, Halo Infinite Campaign, 343 bad halo, 343 good halo, Halo debate, Halo artstyle, Halo Infinite campaign review
Disclaimer: All rights remain with respective owners. I do not claim the rights to the music in this video.
