It’s not an absolute perfect overall fit, but the feel of “Zanzibar” is dead on with that of actual Zanzibar.

I’m talking about Halo 2 of course. Maybe with the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, Zanzibar feels a little more like Last Resort. I was always better at Halo 3 anyway.

It’s a little rundown here. There’s hints of a more prosperous past. Darkness as well. The slave trade was a big business on this island. And there’s the beach.

I don’t think I’ll make it to the locations of any of the other multiplayer levels, seeing as most are in space. But the remoteness, the exotic vibe of the island, the unique influx of cultures, the history and architecture—the real Zanzibar is a playground in its own right.