I 10000000% agree with tripods searching houses. I feel like that would add so much to the horror, like hiding from a probe would be so much cooler than just hiding in a house and crossing your fingers that it doesn't get vaporized... not saying the tripods shouldn't destroy buildings of course. The ambiance and sounds of the cities could use work yes, horses and rabble, warning sirens, train noises... and nature ambiance too would be awesome. Imagine walking through the woods hearing crickets and birds only to have them fall silent as the whir and stomping of a tripod approaches.
And I love the 2005 movie, the design of the tripods is flawless and the horn still makes me shudder. However I think the tripods and their sounds in this game is excellent.