One of the greatest triumphs of Halo's Forge features is the freedom it gives to players to create things the games' developers never imagined. In few cases is this more apparent than with the creation of linear progressive, or "journey" style infection maps. Pioneered in Halo 3, these maps create a progressive experience with story elements within a competitive multiplayer suite. One of the most important aspects of any map which sets out to tell a story is the level of immersion it achieves. This is where Alkaline City truly shines.
-Orzium- has created an atmosphere with Alkaline City. Sure, the abandoned city aesthetic is one of the most popular themes in infection maps, but in few cases is it achieved quite so well. The level of aesthetic detail on this map is quite impressive. The map may have gotten off to a shaky start in terms of design, but after a few months of testing the majority of these issues have been hammered out. Alkaline City will make a fine addition to any infection lobby's map lineup.
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