Author: Paul Davies
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Titan Books
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars
When it comes to video games, “Halo” is definitely the master chief of them all. “Halo” has become such an iconic franchise over a short period of time. “Halo 4” is the latest blockbuster installment, which is set to change history and re-define gaming. The story is set in the aftermath of “Halo 3”, it marks the beginning of a new trilogy as the Master Chief confronts an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. In this book we get a glimpse into the beginning of this new trilogy within a stunning array of concept art, character sketches and much, much more. If you are a “Halo” fan, this is the holy grail of kick-ass books that you need to own for sure.
From the minute I opened this book, I was flooded with colors and amazing images. It is one of those books that you literally cannot put down once opened. Every page – every chapter is better than the next. “Awakening: The Art of Halo 4” will satisfy all give gamers, whether they are hardcore or novice. This book contains an in-depth look at the behind-the-scenes of how the stunning worlds of “Halo 4” were created. Fans of the series don’t fret since this book is also packed with some great commentary from the art director and game designers, so there is plenty of insider goodies. We mentioned concept art and character sketches above, that is one the tip of the iceberg. There is very detailed environments layouts, as well as an additional section on the forthcoming multiplayer game.
Author Paul Davies is definitely the right man for this job. He is a crazy Halo fanatic (just like us) and has worked in gaming journalism for twenty years, where he has written and edited magazines and websites including Official Nintendo and Computer & Video Games. He wrote this book as a fan and therefore fans are going to really did it. I read a lot of “art of” books and this one literally jumps off the pages. Titan Books has deliver probably one of their best to date. The quality of this book is just very high and it is aimed to satisfy the hardest gamers out there. And if you are not the biggest “Halo” fan and just looking to see what all the fuzz is about this book will make you run to the store, trip the person in front of you and buy this game ASAP!