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*[[M45 shotgun]] {{1st}} | *[[M45 shotgun]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[M460 | *[[M460 automatic grenade launcher]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]] | *[[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]] | ||
*[[M6 Spartan Laser]] | *[[M6 Spartan Laser]] | ||
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*{{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} {{1st}} | *{{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} {{1st}} | ||
*[[Fuel rod gun]] | *[[Fuel rod gun]] | ||
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*[[Needler]] | *[[Needler]] | ||
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**''[[Bravo 029]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[Bravo 029]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[Echo | **''[[Echo 001]]'' {{1st}} | ||
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*[[D77-TC Pelican]] ([[Easter egg]] only) | *[[D77-TC Pelican]] ([[Easter egg]] only) | ||
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Many reviewers praised the enhanced graphics and audio, calling them "top-notch". Some reviewers noted that large amounts of action on-screen occasionally resulted in frame rate slowdowns and that the friendly non-player character artificial intelligence was less advanced than that of enemies, especially while driving. | Many reviewers praised the enhanced graphics and audio, calling them "top-notch". Some reviewers noted that large amounts of action on-screen occasionally resulted in frame rate slowdowns and that the friendly non-player character artificial intelligence was less advanced than that of enemies, especially while driving. | ||
However, the game was criticized by certain members of the online ''Halo'' community, namely that it conflicts with the previously established canon in the novel ''Halo: The Fall of Reach''. These members argued that since the game has too many inconsistencies with the novel, it should not be considered canon. Even though Bungie had already stated that "the game's events supersede anything else",<ref>[http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/09/14/bungie-on-the-contradictions-between-halo-reach-and-halo-the-fall-of-reach-novel/ '''MTV Multiplayer''': ''Bungie On The Contradictions Between 'Halo: Reach' And 'Halo: The Fall Of Reach' Novel'']</ref> a website, named "Halo: Reach is not canon.net", dedicated to such criticism was launched, and the site became a source for debating across the internet.<ref>[http://haloreach. | However, the game was criticized by certain members of the online ''Halo'' community, namely that it conflicts with the previously established canon in the novel ''Halo: The Fall of Reach''. These members argued that since the game has too many inconsistencies with the novel, it should not be considered canon. Even though Bungie had already stated that "the game's events supersede anything else",<ref>[http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/09/14/bungie-on-the-contradictions-between-halo-reach-and-halo-the-fall-of-reach-novel/ '''MTV Multiplayer''': ''Bungie On The Contradictions Between 'Halo: Reach' And 'Halo: The Fall Of Reach' Novel'']</ref> a website, named "Halo: Reach is not canon.net", dedicated to such criticism was launched, and the site became a source for debating across the internet.<ref>[http://haloreach.isNot canon.net '''HRINC''': ''Halo Reach Is Not Canon'']</ref> However, most of the inconsistencies are later explained in the ''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', Dr. Halsey's personal journal included in the game's limited edition, the 2011 edition of the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', and the [[Data Drop]]s released on Halo Waypoint. | ||
Microsoft listed ''Reach'' as an Xbox Live Marketplace download on August 12, 2010, at a price of 99999 Microsoft Points (~US$1250); A spokesperson confirmed the download was for media review purposes, and that there were no plans to distribute the game to the public through Games on Demand. Four days later, hackers managed to access, download, and distribute the game online; Microsoft claimed to be actively investigating the matter. | Microsoft listed ''Reach'' as an Xbox Live Marketplace download on August 12, 2010, at a price of 99999 Microsoft Points (~US$1250); A spokesperson confirmed the download was for media review purposes, and that there were no plans to distribute the game to the public through Games on Demand. Four days later, hackers managed to access, download, and distribute the game online; Microsoft claimed to be actively investigating the matter. | ||