The 'father of Master Chief' doesn't like the new Halo's new halos

Marcus Lehto, often referred to as the "father of Master Chief," expressed his discontent with the design of the new Halo: Combat Evolved. As the art director on the original game and its sequels, Lehto has consistently been the driving force behind the iconic look of Halo. However, the remake of Combat Evolved, developed using Unreal Engine 5, has not lived up to his expectations.

While the remake appears faithful to the original game, Lehto feels that it has lost the essence of the Forerunner technology. He claims that the halos, which were previously depicted as ancient, massive, and mysterious structures, have been reduced to shiny metal rings that lack the sense of history and grandeur. Lehto's main issue lies with the main menu ring, which appears oversized, devoid of any mystery, and overall unappealing.

Lehto also pointed out that the war, Flood outbreaks, repairs, and collisions would have taken a toll on the structure over the centuries, further diminishing its appearance. Moreover, he criticized the game's lack of micro-details that would have made the structure appear even more epic.

Interestingly, despite his concerns, Lehto has expressed his overall enjoyment of the game, praising its movement, cinematics, and visuals. He even mentioned that he wishes they could have built the game in the original style in 2001. However, the halos continue to be his primary source of disappointment, and he hopes that future games will address these issues.