That is precisely why TeddyRoseKidd’s Halo deconstruction comes out as such a charming effort to imagine what Master Chief’s early career would have looked like had he gotten his first break on the NES. Related: Halo: Every Game In Chronological Order (According To Lore) After all, unlike other gaming icons like Mario, Solid Snake, or even Grand Theft Auto, Halo lacks an immediate 2D or vintage predecessor from which to draw inspiration since first-person shooter traditions were already sort of laid out for it.
While Halo: The Master Chief Collection and its many mods remain an excellent way to play almost every game in the franchise, even with some noticeable graphical enhancements, rewinding the visual style of the game three generations back is no small feat. However, there are many ways to celebrate Master Chief’s legacy as one dedicated YouTuber recently showed with NES port of Halo: Combat Evolved. The Halo franchise is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and, although Halo Infinite still lacks a confirmed release date for 2021, 343 Industries may be looking to capitalize on the hype.
