: There are aspects of this game I felt excelled beyond any other Halo game.
: Regardless of its rough edges and issues, there are some legitimate
: accomplishments in this one, at least for my tastes. The stuff that needs
: work in the game (level/world gameplay design and engine performance) is
: easier to iterate on and fix than storytelling and I feel like they've
: gotten the right idea this time around. It's a far better balance of lore
: and characterization than either company's titles. The only thing that was
: thin was plot, but I think that's okay for this first story.

I have no doubt they kept it light so they could spread more across upcoming DLCs. And I'm okay with that. I agree that spending more time with the characters and their emotions works.