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Posted by: dude527
I think you guys are viewing it as more of a level than a hub... It wasn't meant as a level. The point of Mombasa Streets is to convey emotion and the game's vibe, and truly convey the extent of the Covenant occupation. It did that beautifully. Adding any more dimensions to it would have been pointless; running on rooftops for no point would be idiotic. No, I'm glad it's the way it is. The city has subtle life, you just have to pay attention to it. It's really a very solemn place.
I wish Bungie had a lot more time to work on ODST. While I agree with what you said about Mombasa Streets's main purpose was to be a hub, I have heard in many interviews to do with ODST that Bungie wanted you to explore a destroyed city. Viewing the city from the surrounding buildings would add to that.
Aside from adding to the atmopshere, they could be used as shortcuts or support some extra ammo (maybe the gun of a dead marine sniper) to make your trip skyward worth your while. If you really want to flesh out the purpose of roofs, they could add a beacon up there.
Its possibilites like this that make me wish Bungie had more than a year to work on ODST. It would only be beneficial to the greatness of Mombasa Streets.
[Edited on 12.12.2010 9:01 PM PST]