Quick answer
Find and interact with the thirsty Grunt in The Maw mission by exiting your Warthog at ~750m from the objective and entering the right-hand tunnel.
Guide briefing
Food Critic Achievement Guide
Unlock the Food Critic achievement by finding and interacting with the thirsty Grunt in The Maw mission of Halo Campaign Evolved. This Easter egg requires navigating to a specific tunnel shortcut near the end of the mission, exiting the Warthog, and entering the right-hand tunnel to trigger the Grunt's dialogue.
Before you start
- — Completed or replaying The Maw mission on any difficulty
- — Access to rally point Charlie for chapter replay if desired
Applies to
- — Halo Campaign Evolved on any difficulty
- — The Maw mission, completed or replayed
- — Players using rally point Charlie for chapter replay
Target
Thirsty Grunt
- Checkpoint
- After entering the hanger and driving through tunnels toward objective
- Landmark
- Tunnel shortcut at ~750m from objective
Do this
- 1Drive through the hanger and follow the curves and bends of the tunnels ahead.
- 2At approximately 750 meters from your objective, exit the Warthog and enter the tunnel on the right-hand side.
Confirmation
Thirsty Grunt is available as described. The Grunt is located in a small side tunnel; two other nearby doors are dead ends and should be avoided.
Target
Grunt Dialogue
- Checkpoint
- Inside the right-hand tunnel after exiting Warthog
- Landmark
- Grunt’s location in the tunnel
Do this
- 1Enter the tunnel on the right-hand side as directed.
- 2Approach the Grunt and allow the dialogue to play: 'You think that food looks sweet or sour? I want some of that crunchy thirst.'
Confirmation
Grunt Dialogue is available as described. This interaction triggers the Food Critic achievement/trophy upon completion.
Target
Achievement Unlock
- Checkpoint
- After Grunt dialogue completes
- Landmark
- Mission continues after interaction
Do this
- 1Allow the full dialogue sequence to complete without interruption.
- 2Continue forward into the mission after the Grunt's line concludes.
Confirmation
Achievement Unlock is available as described. The Food Critic achievement is awarded immediately after the Grunt's final line is heard.