Two hours was all it took to assure me that Halo: Reach was on the right path. Reach wasn’t just another ticket into the Halo universe, but a surprisingly addictive and satisfying addition to the 360 catalogue. With fans gearing up for the launch of the multiplayer beta, launching May 3rd, Microsoft invited press to get an early sneak peak at the beta.
Within 10 minutes of playing, everyone had menacing grins sprawled across their faces. We were playing Head Hunter, a free-for-all mode where you collect the skulls of other players. Once you’ve collected a skull (or five!), you must drop it off at the base point to gain points. If you get killed on your way to the base then your head explodes out skulls, kind of like a really creepy party popper. It’s frantic, enjoyable and hilarious. Some players ended up running around farming the skulls and jumping into easy battles, others hunted the top players wishing for some easy loot.
