"Master Chief, we need to capture the Halo #2. What animal will you be taking into battle as your companion?" "Animal? Well..." (Actual Halo 2 dialogue, probably)
This game really is special. The total lack of handholding makes discovering uses for your items so much more rewarding. The haptic feedback is so fine-tuned, this is the first game where I felt like the haptics actually contributed to my experience, rather than just being a novelty. A perfect marriage between Halo 2 and Halo 3.