Up to this point, we know that creating a remake (especially one based on old-time classics) is walking a tightrope, since it deals with something that most players consider quite precious: nostalgia.
Some may prefer a high level of fidelity, whether for recreating feelings from the old days or simply because it’s their first time playing it, while others are welcoming big, modern changes to have a different experience from something familiar.
Whether the case is, one thing we know for sure: not every change (or level of faithfulness) is met with open arms from everyone, and the latest example of that comes from Halo: Campaign Evolved, the upcoming remake of the original Halo, which has already sparked discontent from a developer of the original game.
Original Halo Designer Isn’t Happy With Campaign Evolved
Following the first trailer for Halo: Campaign Evolved, Jaime Griesemer, who worked as a designer for Halo: Combat Evolved in the 2000s, was not happy with what he saw, especially regarding how the Warthog vehicle moved past obstacles.
In a series of posts on X/Twitter, he has criticized the alterations made, arguing that some of the updates actually undermine the design he and his...
