Microsoft and 343 Industries showed off Halo 5: Guardians for the first time and the game looks incredible. The developer only gave fans a peek of the multiplayer, and so far while it does look excellent, not every Halo fan is in agreement with the many changes.
Overall, the game is very similar to other Halo games on the surface. Folks who have played the old games can jump right in and have a lot of fun. However, they will have to learn the new mechanics as they are very crucial to the game's multiplayer.
One new game-changing mechanic 343 Industries dropped in the game is the ability to aim down the sights of a weapon. The studio calls this feature, Smart Scope, and it is quite different when compared to aiming down the sights in games such as Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
The plan here by the developer is to balance things out, so if a player is aiming down their scope but get shot in the process, they'll be de-scoped and forced to fire from the hip. Furthermore, firing from the scope or the hip does not change how accurate weapons are, so whatever advantage Smart Scope brings to the table is miniscule at best.
