So Halo Infinite's story is undoubtedly compelling, but the series' lore isn't exactly the main reason why so many players fell in love with the original game 20 years ago. 'The Grappleshot is, quite simply, a revelation.' Again, the game doesn't assume the player knows every facet of Halo's universe or what happened in previous titles. Like you – the player – she's slowly trying to piece together everything that's happened since the Banished defeated the UNSC. The Weapon is noticeably more naive than Cortana ever was, as well. She also has a habit of bringing out a more playful side of Master Chief that feels long overdue.

She's far more easygoing than her holographic counterpart (especially given Cortana's dramatic turn in Halo 5). While the similarities are abundantly clear, The Weapon isn't just a carbon copy of Cortana. The way the pair's relationship develops throughout the campaign is one of the story's greatest strengths, too, and crucial to establishing an emotional connection between the stoic Chief and the player. From her witty interjections to her thoughtful observations, it feels great to have a little voice inside Chief's head again. Halo veterans will instantly gravitate towards The Weapon.

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