Pandora's Fear
Created By Elliot

Recommended Players: 8-16
Recommended Gametypes: Infection

I remember back in Halo 3 it seemed as if Forge Hub would never feature a traditional Infection map. I remember searching the forums for one, unable to find anything worthy of the front page. Then Hub of the Dead came and everything changed. Hub of the Dead II was no different. Yet again, the best maps to be seen in a genre were spawned from a contest and Pandora's Fear was right at the top.

One of the most important aspects of an Infection map is atmosphere. A map needs to create a certain feeling in players. It needs to convince players to believe that they're somewhere other than Asylum with zombie spawns. It must force them to feel as if no direction is safe and they must always watch their back. This is Pandora's Fear.

Players must keep an eye on their six right as they first spawn. The game begins in a vast and awe-inspiring cave which leads into an interior complex. As players reach the steps to the complex, zombies begin hitting their teleporter spawning system and advance from all directions; from behind included. Even with a roof over their heads, humans are not safe from above as zombies can pop through numerous holes in the ceilings. Humans now attempt to put their back to a wall and last out the round. Teamwork is a must; you cannot survive alone.

Halloween may be past but that certainly doesn't mean there is no time for infection. Pandora's Fear deserves your attention for it is one of the most convincing and enjoyable atmospheres I have ever played in Infection; hell, played period. If nothing more, stand on this map and be impressed with Elliot's impeccable forging abilities. Congratulations sir, you've got a good map here.

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