 The remastered visuals were positively received ; reviewers such as The Inquirer 's Chris Martin and The Escapist 's Russ Pitts singled out the graphics @-@ switch button for praise . The Guardian 's Steve Boxer called the feature " utterly fascinating — a bit like ... archaeology on your console " , and said that the visual overhaul improved areas where the original game engine was weak , such as rendering outdoor environments . While praising most of the game 's refinements , Watters singled out the Flood as enemies he thought the original game envisioned better , saying " the simplicity of the classic look feels more sinister and alien " . Hamza Aziz of Destructoid appreciated the visual updates , but not some of the resulting audio – animation syncing issues . 
