Pete_LeGrant July 7, 2009 Xbox 360 22 views Comments Print This Post  Email This Post

Microsoft and Bungie released details about the 3 new multiplayer maps arriving with ODST.
· Heretic returns players to familiar ground as the “Halo 2” arena Midship makes its long-rumored debut in “Halo 3.” The stark interior of the Pious Inquisitor might appear austere on first glance, but Heretic’s symmetrical spaces require players to execute complex strategies in order to outplay their opponents.

· Citadel may be a long abandoned Forerunner stronghold, but its small, symmetrical confines are far from secure. Two opposing bases offer little safety for players looking for solace. Instead, Citadel forces small squads to stay in constant communication, keep their heads on a swivel, and be prepared to adjust combat tactics in close quarters.

· Longshore lacks the commercial ships that once made it a lucrative port for Old Mombasa, but it still bustles with activity. Designed for large scale combat and well suited for smaller affairs, Longshore’s multitude of industrial buildings, elevated walks, and open inlets conspire to create a complex battleground tailored for multiple combat scenarios.

Fine, these sound and look sweet. But for $60, I want more maps. The new campaigns won’t make it worth $60, either. ODST should have at least 12 new maps. I think that is reasonable. As it stands, it seems that ODST should be $39.99. So, I’d wait and then try to get it used from Goozex.

At any rate, it’s Bungie Day today. I’m sure you’re pumped.