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In terms of status, Master Chief's recognizability is up there with the likes of Metal Gear's Solid Snake or Mario, and one of his most defining features is. Halo 5: Guardians was generally considered a solid shooter, though longtime followers were unhappy with Master Chief being sidelined in favor of new protagonist Jameson Locke.

Related: Why Mike Colter Didn't Return For Halo 5: Guardians Their stewardship has met with mixed responses from fans, with later entries considered inferior to the original games. After Halo's original developer Bungie left, 343 Industries took over the brand. While there were once plans for Neill Blomkamp to direct a live-action Halo movie with Peter Jackson producing, the project collapsed over funding issues and the duo made District 9 instead. The Halo series is now a gaming mainstay and has produced spinoff novels, anime movie Halo Legends and even live-action shows like Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn. The success of the first title guaranteed a sequel, with Halo 2 quickly following in 2004. It also included great multiplayer modes, a fleshed-out universe and an instant icon in the main character Master Chief John-117. The first Halo had a major impact on the first-person shooter genre, with mechanics like regenerating health and the ability to only carry two weapons soon becoming staples of other FPS titles. Halo 4 gave fans of the long-running series a (very) brief look at Master Chief's face.
