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<\/a><\/p>\nFirst, the reason why these are attributes instead of abilities is that they are all available to everyone. In this way, none has the upper hand with any specific ability as was the case in Halo Reach and Halo 4. Now these special moves are all attributed to Spartan and come ‘naturally’ to them. Hence attributes.<\/p>\n
Many of the traditional actions are paired with their traditional buttons. However, there are a few that also have added attributes to them. Let’s discuss all of them.<\/p>\n
We’ll start with Melee\/Spartan Charge in the upper right corner of the pic above and work our way clockwise from there.<\/p>\n
Melee\/Spartan Charge:<\/strong><\/span> Thruster Pack:<\/span><\/strong> Jump\/Clamber:<\/span><\/strong> Crouch\/Ground Pound:<\/strong><\/span> Sprint:<\/span><\/strong> Smart Scope:<\/strong><\/span> Are these right for Halo? Well, the BETA will test them out. It does run for 3 weeks. SO that is YOUR opportunity to make your voice heard. Play the BETA, get a good feel for the attributes, then comment on Waypoint’s official forums.<\/p>\n As I’ve said before, I’ll be ‘living’ in the BETA for those three weeks. I plan on having a HUGE amount of playing time then and will give my complete\u00a0review of the attributes after\u00a0that time.<\/p>\n -Sal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We now know what the controller layout will be for Halo 5 Guardians. This may change when the full game releases. As well, we also finally know\u00a0what the Spartan attributes are and why 343 is calling them that as opposed … Continue reading
\nMelee in and of itself has been around since the beginning of Halo. It’s Spartan Charge that has been added. When you’re within range, you can click this button to do a quick distance melee that will shoulder rush into an opponent. While this sounds like ‘Thrust’,the difference is that this is a specific melee rush,while thrust is simply for movement and won’t do the damage that Spartan Charge does.<\/p>\n
\nWorking as it did in Halo 4, Thruster Pack is a quick directional boost. It’s not meant to deal damage in and of itself. Rather gamer\u00a0use this to either evade incoming shots or melees. As well,the more skillful players use it to boost BEHIND a player and attack them from behind. (Classic ninja move with a thrust!)<\/p>\n
\nTo be honest, now that it’s in, I’m actually a little surprised it wasn’t introduced to Halo before now. Clamber just makes sense. Instead of falling just shy of a jump to a higher edge, your Spartan can now ‘clamber’ up the edge. I can see this being very useful. There is minimal animation to this. That might be a small detriment if being shot at from behind while trying to get away. I see this more as an attack move or neutral move. Though I’m sure it will be utilized to get away.<\/p>\n
\nOf these attributes, this is the one I like the least. It’s the only one that seems out of place. \u00a0This move is done by holding down on the right trigger. This allows your spartan to make a downward attack. That sounds cool in theory. But smashing down on your enemy isn’t very Halo like. Not to mention, you’re smashing \u00a0other Spartans who are just as armored as you, so I’m curious as to the damage this will deal.
\nThe other thing to wonder about this new attribute is will it be able to be used from a flat position without falling down on an opponent? In other words, can you simply HOLD down and HULK\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>smash the ground without moving\u00a0downward?<\/p>\n
\nYep, it’s back. For all of those still hating on this ability now turned attribute, you’ve got to understand that it’s here to stay now. It makes absolute sense that enhanced super soldiers can sprint. Heck, even the average person can sprint, so why not Spartans?<\/p>\n
\nWhy this wasn’t just called scope or zoom, I’m not sure. It’s not really a traditional Halo zoom though. It’s ADS which is to say, ‘aim down sights’. Instead of getting a zoom in with a encompassing screen scope, you get a zoom that still shows your view, just from the point of showing the weapons and your surroundings. I’ve already read many complaints about this via the Waypoint forums and twitter.<\/p>\n