Prospectus

Issue date: 3/3/10 Section: Features

For all those gamer nuts out there, this one is for you. Halo Legends is a series of 7 short episodes, each using different animation as well as different characters and moods to depict the Halo wars from different points of view. The Halo saga has captivated audiences since the first Halo release in November of 2001 and is still awing gamers with ODST, which was released in September of 2009, and Halo Reach, which will be coming out in 2010.

This movie comes in two options: original and special edition. If you are a die-hard fan, the extra $10 will get you access to the bonus material such as an in depth explanation of the Halo universe, the making of each episode, and a Halo encyclopedia. I consider myself to be a Halo buff, but the commentary was very informative and I learned a lot. The special edition is a must have for the major Halo nuts or if you want to understand everything about Halo. The special features really made this a good watch.

Every episode is kind of like a movie with a new and interesting style of animation. Most of the episodes have a more serious overtone but the episode entitled "Odd One Out" used a comedic approach. The artists who made this also worked on Dragon Ball (a Japanese animated television show which aired from 1984 to 1995).

Apart from several award-winning games, the Halo universe also has a book series, a soundtrack, and graphic novels. This series of animated short films was long overdue but provides much needed addition to the story line for the thriving Halo community.

For those who do not know about Halo do not fret-Halo Legends offers a summary of what happens in the video games as well as what lead up to the discovery of Halo. This movie offers the viewer multiple alternative story lines depicting individuals in the Halo wars and trials. They also feature other Spartans (genetically engineered super soldiers) other than Master Chief (the main character of Halo 1, 2 and 3).

This is just the beginning for Halo films. The Halo bandwagon is still going strong, and the future only brings more possibilities.

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