Halo 4

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  1. Hellhammer
    Sep 4, 2020
    7
    Halo 4 is a game that really split the community. It looks and sounds amazing and feels good to play. What makes the game feel off to many Halo fans is the plot which now makes Chief into more of a "charcater" rather than the silent ass kicker we are used to. The plot itself is ok, but not too memorable. The online felt fine, but lacked a real lasting impression which made it hard for meHalo 4 is a game that really split the community. It looks and sounds amazing and feels good to play. What makes the game feel off to many Halo fans is the plot which now makes Chief into more of a "charcater" rather than the silent ass kicker we are used to. The plot itself is ok, but not too memorable. The online felt fine, but lacked a real lasting impression which made it hard for me to return to it. The new enemy types are also not satisfying to fight when compared to the covenant, being more comparable to the flood. Overall it is a fine shooter, but alienating for Halo fans.… Expand
  2. JuanJorgeperez
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Extraño mucho este juego y yo sigo jugando vale la pena la iluminacion es muy excelente es muy bueno este juego es mi fps favorito
  3. BernardoUPoud
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Halo 4 is amazing. Great buy.
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 9/10
    Characters 9/10
    Gameplay 9/10
  4. Brayancodova
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo 4 is best game Best illumination, Best Aliens, Best IA, Futuristc Realistic Graphics, Fantastic, Incredible, Adictive, etc... Excelent Work! Halo 4 my favorite.… Expand
  5. smok7
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. halo4 was amazing and the ending got me to cry i dont why alot off people didnt like it… Expand
  6. Debil228_
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Это самая крутая игра которую я проходил за всю время я еë перепрошить 25 раз
  7. Mrman69
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
  8. Radiationbum
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    Halo 4 takes the hard work of Bungie and looks to change the core feature that make Halo different from other first person shooters.
    The first issues is the changes to the master chief, his armour no longer looks like it did at the end on halo 3 because apparently nanites change and upgraded his armour while he was in stasis, and it looks worse, the textures are lower resolution the model    Halo 4 takes the hard work of Bungie and looks to change the core feature that make Halo different from other first person shooters.
    The first issues is the changes to the master chief, his armour no longer looks like it did at the end on halo 3 because apparently nanites change and upgraded his armour while he was in stasis, and it looks worse, the textures are lower resolution the model doesn't fit the the game historic art style and even the sound effects of the player punching an enemy sounds like the suit is made of plastic and this overall change in art style, models textures affect every aspect of the game taking away the iconic look that is Halo, if you need a clear example of the misunderstanding 343 had on this aspect just look at the changes to the Elites who are now more like the brutes.

    Story: straight out of the gate we have a cut scene that not only has next to not relevance to the story, but also retcons or blatantly get the history and events in past halo games wrong as it show dozens of Spartans who all look like the master chief dropping from the sky into a battle against the covenant, as the master chief was the last spartan around at the time Halo1-3 take place and each spartan has a unique style of Mjolnir Armor this is a big retcon of established lore.

    The strongest plot point is the relationship of the Chief and Cortana as he tries to save her from rampancy, but the revelation about the forerunners while not totally out of place doesn't make a who lot of sense epically when the main villain has Jedi force abilities effectively and could just throw the chief in to lava but instead goes on a cliché monolog about his plans.

    adding to its issues are characters who seem to lack any respect for the Master Chief despite him being the savour of humanity and indeed the galaxy and seem to do nothing but be **** with no redeemable traits, never the less the story does end with the chief seemingly making a choice to retire as he takes his Armor off and thinks back on the question of is he a just a machine or a human

    Gameplay: Sprinting is added to the game along with the controversial armour abilities added in reach, and the ability to aim down sights, these additions overall hurt the feel and function of the game as the game becomes more like call of duty and opens up challenges for map design that didn't exist before, leading to a overall worse gameplay experience

    Multiplayer is bad and I'm just gunna leave it at that

    6/10    … Expand
  9. Cjmolina007
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I remember before I had an Xbox and after this game came out, a lot of fans weren't all that pleased with it. When I finally picked it up I was expecting this to be pretty bad, but to my surprise I actually found this do be pretty enjoyable. Not better than the original trilogy but I can appreciate what they were trying to do. Improved graphics with awesome sound, the technical side isI remember before I had an Xbox and after this game came out, a lot of fans weren't all that pleased with it. When I finally picked it up I was expecting this to be pretty bad, but to my surprise I actually found this do be pretty enjoyable. Not better than the original trilogy but I can appreciate what they were trying to do. Improved graphics with awesome sound, the technical side is just great. The story with the new set of villains kept me on my toes and actually made me want to continue with the story to see where they were going. If you LOVE the original trilogy, I can maybe see why those wouldn't like this game but honestly if you give it a chance I think you'll find enjoyment out of it as I did.… Expand
  10. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    This game is... the first step in the fall of halo, the story was decent, the levels too linear and the gameplay good
  11. Yaboihasataco
    Jul 18, 2020
    6
    This game is very polarizing for me. I love so much about the story, and the character development that it has. The themes it sets up is great and new for halo. But, the gameplay and multiplayer falls short. The changes made make it not feel like halo. The loss of weapons and the change of art style makes it almost a completely different game. I just wish they had more familiar aspects.
  12. masonreznof
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Terrible. Banshee and so many vehicles that ruin the maps. Valhalla was a great map in Halo 3, but Ragnarok is plagued by the Mantis and Banshee. The flag is very stupid and the menu sucks. The perks are annoying and overpowered. The DMR is way overpowered compared to BR and Carbine. Overall Reach was a 7/10 for me, but this is even worse...much worse.
  13. MateusGHmaster
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Not the best story, but this game got me into the Halo multiplayer, and I loved it.
  14. DestinyDoer
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fine to play. The graphics start to get better in this Halo game. I do not have any negative thoughts about the storyline. I may have seen negative opinions from people who might have played this game but this game is the best in my opinion.… Expand
  15. KlaatuHorror
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Un buen juego aunque le falta la épica del 3. Sigue siendo una gozada jugar con él.
  16. Benzant
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    muy buen juego me gusta la forma en que platea el bien del la humanos ante todo y como hay que servir e los buenos
  17. Jacob9999
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    halo no longer has a story. It became repetitive and really boring to play. Unfortunately, it is a brand that is slowly dying. old fans will always be interested in the title but in the last chapters only disappointments.
  18. asael24
    Jun 24, 2020
    6
    Nunca conecte con el juego, sentí que nunca hubo innovación en la narrativa y en gráficos. Lo único rescatable eran las partidas con los amigos por las tardes.
  19. radegarcia13
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A mi parecer la mejor campaña que el Jefe maestro pudo tener ya que despues de 3 juegos por fin tuvo desarrollo de personaje, entiendo que el multijugador puede estar roto de hecho lo esta pero no es una mala experiencia
  20. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    I understand why this is a hated Halo game, but for me is good, and is my 2nd favorite Halo game... don´t kill me.
    But honestly I love this game, the story is not the best but is ok, the gameplay is as good as the other Halo and the graphics.... delicious. For an Xbox 360, the graphics are so good.
    I know is not the best, but I really like it.
  21. Maxttvd
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Interessante e com um multiplayer bacana, Halo 4 é um um grande jogo da maior franquia do Xbox.
  22. ShadowOfThEagle
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    A decent game but a bad Halo. The level design is not good, the Covenant restyle is terrible, the multiplayer is boring. The story is bad.

    Story - 3
    Characters - 3
    Graphics - 8
    Gameplay - 7
    Sound & Music - 7
    World - 7
    Level Design - 3
    Multiplayer - 3
  23. HaloVeteran
    Jun 2, 2020
    0
    Says Halo when you launch the game but is in fact, not actually a Halo game
  24. isacXBX
    May 30, 2020
    0
    Gráficos insanos , porem a jogabilidade teve poucas alterações continuando horrivelmente tosca , pulos abaixar ,não tem cover , e etc infelizmente um jogo não e feito de gráficos ,nem vou jogar o próximo por que sei que isso vai continuar horrível como sempre foi
  25. Odst1997
    May 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being a fan of halo, this was the worst, at first I did not understand why elites are bad, I really did not like the final boss, in short, 50% cinematic 50% game… Expand
  26. PremiumR98
    May 24, 2020
    10
    Крутая игра, визуал, артстайл и графон крутые очень, всем советую ребята!!!
  27. PandaPowGames
    May 19, 2020
    1
    The campaign is dry as a desert and a step back from all the other games it’s only thing good is the graphics which are beautiful and the multiplayer is OK but every is kinda bad
  28. Bruterake
    May 5, 2020
    9
    Joguei quando eu era criança e eu não parava mlk era matando alinigena o dia inteiro e jogava história e jogava multiplayer, logo o jogo deve ser uns 9 pelo menos.
  29. nightstroller
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    Without bothering to scroll through the older reviews, I'm sure some/many will mention the developers, and how it's not bungie, but for me, this was a great game. It's hard to believe it has been eight years since it first came out. Seems like only a few years ago I was still obsessed with finding a way to make chief's armor from this game as a halloween costume.

    The way the story was    Without bothering to scroll through the older reviews, I'm sure some/many will mention the developers, and how it's not bungie, but for me, this was a great game. It's hard to believe it has been eight years since it first came out. Seems like only a few years ago I was still obsessed with finding a way to make chief's armor from this game as a halloween costume.

    The way the story was weaved in with the gameplay was mesmerizing. It took what halo had always done and put it up on a grand stage in terms of storytelling. It was because of playing this that I become invested in the lore of not only the games but the halo universe, reading the canon books about the chief's rise to legend.

    It's a weird wish/dream of mine, but if I could play as the chief but in a more open world with looting and more NPCs to interact with, that would be a game I could play for many years. But I guess a game like that, A) has kind of already been done and it was meh (Rage 2), and B) it would no longer be the halo I once loved.

    Halo 4
    Gameplay Enjoyability (0 - worst, 10 - best)

    Visuals - 7* (at the time of release, it was probably more like a 9)
    Combat - 9
    Story - 10
    Music - 10 (I don't know if much was done from the original score, but it sounds like halo music to me, rock on!)
    Steve Downes voice acting - 10    … Expand
  30. LB_CO
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    "Halo 4" May not be as good as CE, 2 or 3 but it still packs a punch with a new storyline and great graphics.
  31. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 20, 2020
    6
    This is very much the Force Awakens of the series. It's the first new title in a long running series from a new company. They both introduce a new cast of characters that ends up being wasted and has a story with a billion plot holes. But it is very well made for the most part despite its shortcomings.
  32. Voodoo123
    Mar 9, 2020
    7
    Great effort from 343 to continue the journey... there was a lot to enjoy here although some of the later promethean sections dragged their heels a bit.... Overall playing this on my xbox one x in 4k hdr was an absolute joy.
  33. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    A marked step down in design, characters and enemy design. However, the strong gunplay, visuals and level design prop this title up.
  34. eva3si0n
    Feb 17, 2020
    7
    Halo 4 is the beginning of a new trilogy on one side and the weakest part in the Halo series. Still against Halo 4 is the same fact that the previous game turned out to be Halo Reach, the best game in the series. Yes Halo 4 is beautiful externally (even 720p on the Xbox360 is) and 4K on One X. But the plot is a failure, the gameplay brings nothing new. The player is given the sameHalo 4 is the beginning of a new trilogy on one side and the weakest part in the Halo series. Still against Halo 4 is the same fact that the previous game turned out to be Halo Reach, the best game in the series. Yes Halo 4 is beautiful externally (even 720p on the Xbox360 is) and 4K on One X. But the plot is a failure, the gameplay brings nothing new. The player is given the same gameplay, here is only a new kind of opponents of the same type and boring. 343 Industries unfortunately when creating Halo 4 focused on the first 2 games rather than 3 and Reach. A regular game with a loud name, unfortunately disappointing.… Expand
  35. twinklyten
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    Incredible campaign, addictive multiplayer and enjoyable co op missions alongside brilliant mechanics make this the best halo game.
  36. KaioSan
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Very cool and amazing, story involving unbelievable graphics and epic soundtrack.
  37. AbaddonR
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This was the boldest and best step they could have taken. Amazing refinements and the weaponry, enemies and all were great. Even today the game looks and plays great.
  38. Pachuli1981
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    Excelente shooter con un interesante argumento y excelente banda sonora.Las aventuras del Jefe Maestro esconden una enrevesada y muy trabajada historia.
  39. EcchiMegane
    Nov 25, 2019
    3
    As a fan of Halo since the very first game, Halo 4 was a big disappointment for me... I didn't like the story at all. I was sad to say that my Halo journey would end with Halo 4...
  40. VenomTRat
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Great game, it is a true Halo with Master Chief and Cortana. Like a old time.
  41. NycolaSnice
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    MT bom mas eu preferi o 3 mas o jogo é MT bom vale apena comprar e ele tmb tá disponível na retro
  42. MrSabatelau
    Oct 17, 2019
    10
    The best Halo franchise game i ever played, the graphics are stunning and the story is fantastic.
  43. Broyax
    Oct 2, 2019
    6
    J'ai terminé la campagne en 6h, une durée très respectable pour un jeu de ce genre, du genre à tirer sur des trucs pendant des heures comme tous les jeux de ce type, les jeux de tir en vue subjective. Et comme tous les jeux de cet acabit, heureusement que ce n'est pas plus long, car on en ferait une crise d'épilepsie de Parkinson.

    Tirer sur ces saloperies de cabots, sur ces merdes    J'ai terminé la campagne en 6h, une durée très respectable pour un jeu de ce genre, du genre à tirer sur des trucs pendant des heures comme tous les jeux de ce type, les jeux de tir en vue subjective. Et comme tous les jeux de cet acabit, heureusement que ce n'est pas plus long, car on en ferait une crise d'épilepsie de Parkinson.

    Tirer sur ces saloperies de cabots, sur ces merdes volantes qui se barrent au premier coup de laser pour revenir te soûler, vider des chargeurs sur ces machins aliens (non pas de vrais "aliens", ils ne poussent pas ces cris affreux qui font rire) juste des "Forerunners" ou je sais pas quoi, j'avoue que j'ai pas bien compris le pourquoi du comment de cette histoire... Apparemment la merde volait très bas et on vous a (r)appelé pour nettoyer. Et tout passer au karcher. Encore.

    Sans parler des Convenants, des Covenants pardon, des hordes entières à tuer, mitrailler, grenader, anéantir. Dire que certains pisse-copie osent critiquer la répétition de certains jeux de rôle... quoique, ça dépend desquels il est vrai. Mais tout de même, dans le genre, je tire, je tire, je tire... gnééé boum boum taratata piou piou attention t'as un filet de bave sur le coin de la bouche c'est dégueulasse.

    Y a même un passage Starre Varses genre étoile pas claire où il faut zig-zaguer putain ça m'a cassé mes vieilles burnes, je ne te raconte pas.

    Cela étant, on mesure les progrès accomplis tout en restant fidèle à la licence, des progrès sensibles et tout cela grâce à 343 Industries, le nouveau studio dédié à Halo par Microsoft tandis que Bungie est allé torcher son pay2win fermier avec la bénédiction d'Activitron. Une page se tourne et on ne la regrettera pas à dire vrai.

    343 a donc virilisé Halo et a fait d'un jeu adolescent un jeu un peu plus adulte. Je parlais de "piou piou" plus haut mais c'est inexact : ça c'était chez Bungie. Chez 343, la moindre pétoire (et il y en a beaucoup) est désormais bien plus crédible, comme si tout-à-coup le jeu tout entier et tout ce qui l'accompagne s'était vu pousser des poils sur le torse. Ainsi toute l'ambiance sonore est méconnaissable, les couleurs criardes ont dégagé, le ton général est indéniablement plus mature. Même Cortana est devenue une sex machine euh un sex symbol numérique.

    Et quelle réalisation ! Halo Reach m'avait paru sensiblement plus beau (ou moins laid) que les précédents mais Halo 4 leur a mis quelques années dans la gueule. Bref, une belle baffe graphique qui tient la route, dans la campagne tout du moins. Comme 343 ne fait pas les choses à moitié, de magnifiques scènes cinématiques en remettent encore une couche alors que Bungie est déjà à terre et en terre.

    Autre chose étonnante, le multi-joueurs est devenu plus fréquentable et carrément bien plus agréable qu'un Call of Duty. Le hic, c'est que ça tourne à plus ou moins à 30 im/s (plutôt moins selon l'action à l'écran) et l'absence de serveur dédié (comme les COD d'ailleurs) est vraiment dommageable. En outre, les cartes sont nettement moins belles que dans la campagne...

    Voilà donc, contre toute attente, Halo 4 donne l'impression d'être bon... sans l'être réellement en raison des défauts mentionnés au début de cette critique sans compter ses trop nombreux ennemis "éponges à balles et à lasers" qui vrillent les nerfs. Graphismes mirifiques, excellente VF, temps de chargement réduits mais musique passe-partout. Celle de Bungie était mieux. Quand même.    … Expand
  44. tiagomido
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    pra mim um dos melhores halos em questão de gráfico , historia , gameplay e só perde pro 3 ate agora pq é o meu favorito kkkkkkkkkkkk
  45. Brub
    Aug 8, 2019
    6
    You want to know the definition of disappointment? Fine gameplay, 7/10 story, music was disappointing.
  46. Serchvaz
    Jul 2, 2019
    9
    Halo 4 is an amazing game, it takes the halo history to another level, the new villains the prometheus are very interesting, it has a good plot with an excellent history, the didact and the Forerunners backstory is amazing.
    One of the best halos that I've played. The only bad thing is the multiplayer, I feel it strange and boring.
  47. FreedomFighters
    Jun 26, 2019
    9
    I can honestly say I approached this game with some caution. Yes, I've very much enjoyed the "Halo" series up to this point (maybe not as much as the hardcore fans, but I have liked what I've played), and I absolutely adored "Halo 3" and felt that it was one of my personal favorite FPS titles, so you would think I would just be ready for whatever "Halo" had to offer next. Not so fast,I can honestly say I approached this game with some caution. Yes, I've very much enjoyed the "Halo" series up to this point (maybe not as much as the hardcore fans, but I have liked what I've played), and I absolutely adored "Halo 3" and felt that it was one of my personal favorite FPS titles, so you would think I would just be ready for whatever "Halo" had to offer next. Not so fast, though, because I'm friends with some hardcore fans of the series, and I personally couldn't stop hearing about how disappointing the game was, and just how much the series lost its way when 343 Industries took over production from Bungie. But, as I always say, when it comes to this, it's about my own experiences. I've had times where I've enjoyed games way more than others have ("RiME" and "Fe," for example), and also enjoyed games way less than others have ("Sonic Adventure 2 Battle" and "Grand Theft Auto V," for example), so after hearing so much, it was time to figure out if I could get something out of "Halo 4" that others weren't. And, honestly, I did. Quite a bit, actually!
    "Halo 4," as you would expect, is brilliant in the presentation department. The music for the series is top-notch as always, and the visuals are still fantastic to this day. I know people always bring up how much graphics evolve between consoles to the point where it honestly feels like it's not that crazy anymore, but it is crazy to see how the series has grown in regards to its presentation, because this game looks brilliant. The game is more cinematic, but the cinematic looks and style don't work against the game, and they don't detract from the gameplay at all. The controls are still fluid and strong, the campaign is fun and well-paced, the combat remains solid, and the game as a whole just feels so well-polished. 343 knew what they were doing and crafted a game that plays just as well as, if not better than, any other game in the "Halo" franchise. And while I've heard a number of people criticize the story, I actually really enjoyed the emotional feel of it, as well as the dynamic and character development between Master Chief and Cortana. It builds nicely, and rounds out with a final mission that might honestly be my favorite in the series. It's dramatic, it's compelling, and it's all-around just really memorable.
    That said, I do think there is one thing that really holds the game back for me, and that's some of the level design. It's not bad, but there are a few levels that honestly feel like they were built around monotony to some degree, and it feels like they contain a few kinda frustrating moments of padding that make things just a little bit dull. They don't spoil the overall experience, but they do hold the game back to some degree to me.
    Regardless, "Halo 4" surpassed my expectations, and it's honestly a game I very much enjoy. I can see a little bit of why more hardcore "Halo" fans were none too fond of this one, but for me, it was a very satisfying title and I would definitely recommend giving it a shot. It won't reach the high bar set by "Halo 3," but I certainly walked away from "Halo 4" satisfied and happy that I had such a great time with it.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 "Awesome"    … Expand
  48. LuckyDrum
    Jun 10, 2019
    7
    La historia no es de las mejores, se nota el cambio de Bungie a 343I. Sin embargo conserva la esencia de un juego de Halo
  49. theonlyone21
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    really good game i remember when i was a kid i played the multiplayer and singleplayer campaigns alot its so fun
  50. JohnnyS89
    Mar 14, 2019
    8
    Multi player returns to a style closer to the originals and the story is thought provoking and pretty engaging.
  51. CianGargan
    Mar 13, 2019
    5
    It's my least favorite Halo game. The prometheans are not fun to fight against and the story line wasn't great. It's not a bad game overall but compared to Halo 2 and 3 it's awful.
  52. IDKWTPH
    Feb 22, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is bottom of the barrel, having played every single Halo game before this (including Halo Wars and Halo 3: ODST), I can tell you that this game is easily the worst of them all. I give this game the second lowest score, a 1. Where do we even begin...OH! THAT THE FORWARD ONTO DAWN LOOKS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAN THE END OF HALO 3. Yeah, if you look on Halo 3 at the end, it looks a lot like a...well, UNSC SHIP! Second of all, the graphics on this game were stunning for 2012, I have to give it that. If it weren't for that, this would easily be a 0. Third of all, Master Chief, you aren't the guy that is supposed to talk your ear off, but nope. Also, even Halo 4's online couldn't save this (besides Infection), everything about this game is utter crap. Halo 5 did slightly better (3/10), but I couldn't even give it that. This game is not just a crap game, but also a INSULT TO THE HALO FRANCHISE AND THE XBOX 360 CONSOLE ALTOGETHER! But, there is a way to fix Halo 4. And that is to.......well, COMPLETELY SCRAP THE THING! Not only that, but in some levels, at certain EASILY ACCESSIBLE PORTIONS, YOU CAN LITERALLY LOOK THROUGH THE WALL! In-fact, I have been going lighter than I could on this game, first of all, THIS GAME HAS SO MUCH BUGS THAT ITS UNPLAYABLE! THIS GAME IS SUCH A BROKEN MESS THAT I CAN'T EVEN CALL IT A GAME!!! IT IS UNBELIEVABLE HOW BAD THIS SAD EXCUSE FOR A GAME ARE! DON'T EVEN CONSIDER BUYING THIS GAME! IN-FACT, STAY WITHIN A MILE OF THIS GAME AT LEAST! THIS GAME HAS NO RIGHT TO BARE THE HALO NAME!! Basically, this game is a buggy mess that I wouldn't even send my worst enemy through.… Expand
  53. sudo_score
    Feb 14, 2019
    9
    This is the first Halo game I finished. It's good. You'll like it. Better than Halo, Halo 3 and Halo 5. It's not better than Halo 2
  54. spaceghost1994
    Jan 11, 2019
    7
    Halo 4 finds Master Chief in one of his most engaging stories yet, however he is dragged down by some poor game play choices and restrictive level design as well as the series weakest multiplayer component yet...
  55. jelikey
    Jan 2, 2019
    7
    I made an account just to put this review up. Alot of people are just playing for 10 mins and giving the game a zero without any real thought. I however, played multiplayer from midnight EST to around Noon and can honestly say i enjoy the multiplayer a great and while i haven't turned the campaign on yet i plan to at a later date, as far as multiplayer goes this game is outstanding.
  56. Onask
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    Halo 4 no innova en ningún apartado, pero todo lo que hace lo hace mejor que sus precursores: Halo 3 y Reach.

    Mecánicamente, Halo 4 es el mejor juego de la saga hasta ese momento de manera indiscutible. La sensación de disparo, la satisfacción, la mayor variedad de armas y el control de los vehículos, así como la posibilidad de usar un Jetpack y Sprint a la vez hace que todo sea mucho    Halo 4 no innova en ningún apartado, pero todo lo que hace lo hace mejor que sus precursores: Halo 3 y Reach.

    Mecánicamente, Halo 4 es el mejor juego de la saga hasta ese momento de manera indiscutible. La sensación de disparo, la satisfacción, la mayor variedad de armas y el control de los vehículos, así como la posibilidad de usar un Jetpack y Sprint a la vez hace que todo sea mucho más fluido, variado y divertido.

    La historia es sensiblera, pero cumple. Me gusta mucho más el corte épico de otros Halo en los que una gran misión les aguarda y no tiran tanto hacia el rollo sentimental como la propia palabra indica.

    En cuanto al apartado artístico, encontramos una sorprendente potencia visual con grandes modelos, entornos, texturas y efectos gráficos (recordemos que la querida consola en la que se mueve salió en 2005). Una banda sonora impecable como ya nos tiene acostumbrados la saga y unas cinemáticas que poco tienen que envidiar a los mejores del sector.

    Del multijugador no puedo decir nada, pero seguro que es tan bueno como en anteriores entregas.

    Imprescindible si tienes una Xbox 360.    … Expand
  57. JinntheMGTOW
    Nov 24, 2018
    1
    I still don't get it that many players actually love this garbage. Story was awful, new gun was not that good, mood was just so dark and strange that I've not thought this series is Halo.

    Stupid piece of junk and anybody love this.... Go and play. Yeah, but don't think that 4 is the greatest. I've beated this peice of crap on Hero so don't tell me 'Haven't you played game?'. And    I still don't get it that many players actually love this garbage. Story was awful, new gun was not that good, mood was just so dark and strange that I've not thought this series is Halo.

    Stupid piece of junk and anybody love this.... Go and play. Yeah, but don't think that 4 is the greatest.

    I've beated this peice of crap on Hero so don't tell me 'Haven't you played game?'.

    And you who said 4 is better than whole franchises, Go and suck 4    … Expand
  58. Murphy155
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    The game is great, a good starting of the game and a good development of halo 4, despite of the multiplayer is unbalanced, the rest of the multiplier is awesome, if yo enjoy the game, it has interesting modes of multiplayers and has great custom of armor(it’s better than halo 5) so my opinion of this game is awesome!
  59. hellsmith117
    Sep 25, 2018
    5
    The first Bungie-less Halo game is very indicative of its founding fathers having not handled it; the nuance of the prior five games is entirely lost, among other things. Flashy graphics and one decent subplot (accompanied by a handful of good lines) cannot and do not elevate the game above its generically restrictive gameplay, uninspiringly contrived story, and disappointing multiplayerThe first Bungie-less Halo game is very indicative of its founding fathers having not handled it; the nuance of the prior five games is entirely lost, among other things. Flashy graphics and one decent subplot (accompanied by a handful of good lines) cannot and do not elevate the game above its generically restrictive gameplay, uninspiringly contrived story, and disappointing multiplayer that, unlike the prior games, chases trends rather than innovates within them. Halo 4 is the first entry in the franchise that leaves me wanting to spend time instead with its competition.… Expand
  60. Taylord99
    Aug 12, 2018
    8
    Personally, I don't understand why this game gets the amount of hate that it does. Sure, it's not Bungie, but it's an incredibly impressive first effort from 343 Studios, who in my opinion, did a great job advancing Master Chief's story and legacy. The campaign is outstanding and is a great story. The multiplayer is also fun and addicting. However, what this game sorely misses is thePersonally, I don't understand why this game gets the amount of hate that it does. Sure, it's not Bungie, but it's an incredibly impressive first effort from 343 Studios, who in my opinion, did a great job advancing Master Chief's story and legacy. The campaign is outstanding and is a great story. The multiplayer is also fun and addicting. However, what this game sorely misses is the Firefight mode. That mode is incredibly fun and would've added even more to the game. Overall, Halo 4 is a great game.… Expand
  61. halo124
    Aug 5, 2018
    5
    i want to love this game so much but its game play is so bad. The art style is decent but was nothing like the other games so it makes the flashback in the beginning really odd which makes the excellent writing be undermined. The vehicle sections are all in one direction for about 5 minutes which is really annoying when the other games had big open sections which were much better thani want to love this game so much but its game play is so bad. The art style is decent but was nothing like the other games so it makes the flashback in the beginning really odd which makes the excellent writing be undermined. The vehicle sections are all in one direction for about 5 minutes which is really annoying when the other games had big open sections which were much better than driving forward. the ammo in the weapons is practically 3 rounds for each weapon and a plasma piston cant kill an elite on legendary difficulty. other than the writing and cut scenes this game is not worth a penny.… Expand
  62. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    3
    Although the gun-play and visuals are great, everything else falls apart. The story and characters felt bland and lost any interesting elements from the previous games. The new enemy type looked dull and generic, and the villain was awful. I miss the original Halo games already.
  63. gdmatt
    Apr 1, 2018
    5
    A complete departure from what made Halo games great, focusing on pretty graphics over anything else. If you're a Halo fan, you'll get some enjoyment out of it, but I can't recommend it to newcomers.
  64. Arthur123
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Comecei a jogar a franquia Halo logo no Halo 4 e o considero junto com o Reach os 2 melhores Halos já feitos o multiplayer do Halo 4 é simplesmente ótimo muito bom de jogar,a campanha é muito boa a sua história,inimigos combates um ótimo jogo.
  65. iddqd4
    Mar 19, 2018
    8
    К сожалению, очень чувствуется что игрой занимались не специалисты из Bungie, это заметно и по дизайну и по геймплеею, и по ИИ противников, которые стали заметно скучнее. Это не полноценное продолжение а скорее подражание предыдущим частям. Но все равно вышло в целом не плохо.К сожалению, очень чувствуется что игрой занимались не специалисты из Bungie, это заметно и по дизайну и по геймплеею, и по ИИ противников, которые стали заметно скучнее. Это не полноценное продолжение а скорее подражание предыдущим частям. Но все равно вышло в целом не плохо.
  66. Darkison
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Direção incrível. Como sempre, Halo é um FPS de ponta, um dos melhores que há por aí.
  67. Mitya64
    Jan 14, 2018
    8
    Не интересный сюжет. Отвратительные противники. Хороший геймплей. Отличный графон. В целом хорошо, но скучно.
  68. ViniVillela
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    It has a great storyline, but can be really confusing if you don´t know the lore of the game. Has some problems in the design of the missions, who are very linear, but that are fun anyway. Multiplayer really annoys me, with some dumb decisions. But i am a fan of Halo for it´s campaign, so really liked it, but doesn´t surpass any Bungie game.
  69. TMind
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    The campaignis awesome, and the graphics got a big improvement comparing with halo 3. I got a tear in my eye in the end. I wish i had a xbox one so i can play halo 5.
  70. Phoenix123
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    Honestly had a very underrated campaign. I thought the campaign was silently very good. It gave the Master Chief a whole new side, and we can really see his character and how much he truly cares for Cortana in this game. The multiplayer as well I feel is underrated. I always had fun playing Spartan Ops, Big Team Battle, and Flood with my friends.
  71. missael
    Jul 28, 2017
    10
    Uno de los juegos mas importantes del catalogo de Xbox 360, gráficamente es el juego que mas le saca provecho a su Hardware, jugablemente es una delicia y a pesar de no tener una historia como los anteriores si hace que quieras llegar al final, a pesar de que este no es un reto en lo mas minimo.
    Es uno de los juegos mas Infravalorados del catalogo de X360, tal vez no sea el mejor de la    Uno de los juegos mas importantes del catalogo de Xbox 360, gráficamente es el juego que mas le saca provecho a su Hardware, jugablemente es una delicia y a pesar de no tener una historia como los anteriores si hace que quieras llegar al final, a pesar de que este no es un reto en lo mas minimo.
    Es uno de los juegos mas Infravalorados del catalogo de X360, tal vez no sea el mejor de la saga pero cumple con lo que promete otorgándonos una buena campaña, nuevos enemigos, nuevos vehículos, nuevas armas y una buena campaña con excelentes graficos.    … Expand
  72. iamevilhomer
    May 16, 2017
    6
    A pretty crappy halo game but a decent shooter on it's own I suppose. Compared to the skill and replay value of the bungie halo games.... This one is a joke. But I guess one can have fun with it for a week or so...
  73. PuppetMaster251
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    A lot of people hate this game and i really don't see why. It seems like a solid halo game to me, and i have enjoyed it since its release. Specifically i like the longer range combat and greater focus on vehicles, which was a nice change for the series. And this game is just about as good as it gets for graphics on the xbox 360. My only gripes are the connection issues and sometimes theA lot of people hate this game and i really don't see why. It seems like a solid halo game to me, and i have enjoyed it since its release. Specifically i like the longer range combat and greater focus on vehicles, which was a nice change for the series. And this game is just about as good as it gets for graphics on the xbox 360. My only gripes are the connection issues and sometimes the player-base is annoying, consisting mainly of annoying under-13s.… Expand
  74. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    The most fantastic online shooter I've ever played. The introductions of loadouts and more customization made this a fantastic game to play online with friends sitting on the couch with you. Such a shame Halo 5 got rid of split-screen online.
  75. TheGodMouse
    Mar 25, 2017
    0
    Utter **** since Bungie left. I would have given a negative score if possible, just to stop one of these fan-boy's reviews from being taken seriously. I implore you M$oft, just give up on halo and let it die in peace
  76. Jern
    Mar 2, 2017
    4
    I'm giving this a **** because compared to the other Halo games this one is garbage. Everything unique and fun in the Halo series was taken out in favor of popular elements from other fps games. They managed to jumble everything together into a game that just doesn't play well. It's like Call of Duty with exo suits... which is actually another game that exists, and could even be betterI'm giving this a **** because compared to the other Halo games this one is garbage. Everything unique and fun in the Halo series was taken out in favor of popular elements from other fps games. They managed to jumble everything together into a game that just doesn't play well. It's like Call of Duty with exo suits... which is actually another game that exists, and could even be better than Halo. Breaks my heart.

    The only positives are the graphics and campaign was pretty good in the story department, but still a complete departure from the normal open style of Halo campaigns.    … Expand
  77. TheGameAddict
    Jan 25, 2017
    4
    I hate to use the word "overrated" but that may be the best way to describe Halo 4.

    Campaign: I hesitate to call Halo 4's campaign a mixed bag as the bad outweighs the good by a notable margin in my opinion. Halo 4's story is good and the ending is genuinely emotional (at least if you played it before Halo 5 came out) but the gameplay often falls flat on its face. But before we get to    I hate to use the word "overrated" but that may be the best way to describe Halo 4.

    Campaign:
    I hesitate to call Halo 4's campaign a mixed bag as the bad outweighs the good by a notable margin in my opinion. Halo 4's story is good and the ending is genuinely emotional (at least if you played it before Halo 5 came out) but the gameplay often falls flat on its face. But before we get to that lets address the elephant in the room, the art style change. This game looks awful in comparison to Halo 3 and its all because 343 decided to change Bungie's art style. Master Chief looks 3x as bulky as he did previously, elites look and sound brutish and dumb, grunts are too ugly, Cortana is overly sexualized, Forerunner structures are overly detailed and boring, so on and so forth. Now onto gameplay. Halo 4's campaign has two main problems: stupid cinematic QTE moments that ruin pacing and serve as the final boss, and the Prometheans. The Prometheans replace the Flood in Halo 4 and they're boring bullet sponges with only one strategy for taking them down. Shoot them till they die. The crawlers are the only good ones because they go down with a single headshot and they're satisfying to kill. The Covenant are fine but brutes, drones and skirmishers are gone. This game is also a complete trainwreck on legendary. You also get to fly a pelican but it sucks because you only fight phantoms. The soundtrack is pretty good, though some tracks feel a little too much like Star Wars or Mass Effect rather than Halo.

    Multiplayer:
    The multiplayer is terrible. Halo 4's multiplayer has customisable loadouts with perks and really bad killstreaks that are just power ups and power weapons. All the returning armour pieces look inferior to Reach's and only a handful of the new ones are decent. Honestly, the multiplayer is so boring that its not even worth talking about in detail but I will say that forge sucks and so does the physics engine.

    Spartan Ops:
    Spartan Ops is Firefight's replacement. Its pretty much just a longer campaign and it suffers from all the same problems except here you get to to play as your own spartan, earn XP, and can respawn infinitely regardless of difficulty. Theres not much more I can say about except that it has a decent story and really good cutscenes.

    Overall, Halo 4 is an incredibly disappointing game and I would go as far as to say its bad. Though I will give it credit for one thing: it snapped me out of my Halo fanboyism.    … Expand
  78. xboxkid
    Dec 19, 2016
    0
    No merce nor a poor 3, The game is boring and monotonous, the levels are poorly made, the artificial intelligence coverings and the placement of weapons are bad, The music is not very good although it has two or three tracks that are quite good The others scratch the absurd, and the story is very badly told, I feel it could have been better, even spartan ops has a better story. I put aNo merce nor a poor 3, The game is boring and monotonous, the levels are poorly made, the artificial intelligence coverings and the placement of weapons are bad, The music is not very good although it has two or three tracks that are quite good The others scratch the absurd, and the story is very badly told, I feel it could have been better, even spartan ops has a better story. I put a zero because I refuse to accept this as a halo.… Expand
  79. v_law
    Dec 8, 2016
    6
    It is just an ordinary 1st person shooter game, nothing more will you ever hope to find out in halo 4.
    I found it difficult to like the storyline of the campaign and the sound effect is poor, therefore i have to admit that it has a very smooth graphic!
  80. sgthombre
    Sep 23, 2016
    5
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user.
  81. luismg
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    This is the best playing halo from 1 to 4 including osdt and reach, you can sprint, you have more heapons a really nice story, awesome graphics even for these days standards. And a very good multplayer. The best halo so far.
  82. gameguardian21
    Jul 4, 2016
    10
    I was very surprised in how much I would love this game. The single player steals the show as it shows a story not about master chief, but cortanas. The stronger bond that develops between the two is something the original trilogy did, but not as much. The story itself though works in everyway, except you have to know a few things from the expanded lore. The multiplayer is pretty good. TheI was very surprised in how much I would love this game. The single player steals the show as it shows a story not about master chief, but cortanas. The stronger bond that develops between the two is something the original trilogy did, but not as much. The story itself though works in everyway, except you have to know a few things from the expanded lore. The multiplayer is pretty good. The reason why people didn't like it because it had a few cod perks in it, which is a bit annoying, but something I got over of. And the new Spartan ops mode is fun to play with freinds, but it loses replayibility after you beat the story. Overall, halo 4 is honestly my favourite game in the series.… Expand
  83. mmorgens
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    Short summary: 343 took Halo to a new level. I'm fan since Halo CE on original XBox from 2001 and I love what 343 created new for the next trilogy. Love the new campaign such as the multiplayer, which is in my opinion the best FPS MP on Xbox 360 I've ever played. Really great job!
  84. nightshadou007
    May 6, 2016
    5
    needs more designing done on views, 1st your peripheral vision is narrowed to nill, 2nd your gun blocks your entire view of enemy when melee attack so your odds of being killer are great if in fast action play if you miss your attacker due to lack of seeing his movement
  85. dr4gonkiller
    Apr 17, 2016
    7
    Es un juego bastante bueno. Los gráficos son bastante buenos y su jugabilidad es igual de fácil de acostumbrarse como las anteriores entregas.
    Lo que no me gustó, fue el echo de que los rangos del multi-jugador son pocos y son fáciles de pasar; yo llegué al rango máximo en menos de 6 meses.
    También, lo que me no me gustó principalmente en la campaña. Es que, revivieron a personajes que    Es un juego bastante bueno. Los gráficos son bastante buenos y su jugabilidad es igual de fácil de acostumbrarse como las anteriores entregas.
    Lo que no me gustó, fue el echo de que los rangos del multi-jugador son pocos y son fáciles de pasar; yo llegué al rango máximo en menos de 6 meses.
    También, lo que me no me gustó principalmente en la campaña. Es que, revivieron a personajes que se supone que deberían de estar extintos y esto es con el pretexto de sacar mas entregas.    … Expand
  86. Shadow1
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    This is best Xbox 360 execlusive . This is amazing game . Amazyng storyline , very very good gameplay and this game one of best of 2012 . Halo 4 better than Halo reach . This is best Halo game with Halo 2 in my opinion . Halo 4 one of bestselling Xbox 360 game .
  87. Blindpilot20
    Feb 28, 2016
    7
    Decent campaign nothing special or memorable but it could be worse. The game looks great graphically and the online play was quite similar to Call of Duty with create a class and perks which was a step back when it came to balancing. New weapons and vehicles were a great edition to the game like the rail gun and mantis. Over all Halo 4 was a semi good entry to the Halo series
  88. vinicius77777
    Feb 24, 2016
    10
    esse jogo foi o melhor jogo fps que já joguei até hoje. o jogo tem tudo de bom: ótima história, boa jogabilidade, ótima trilha sonora, bons gráficos e um ótimo multiplayer. esse jogo da pra salvar com os amigos, poucos jogos da pra fazer isso, e esse é um dos poucos jogos de fps que da pra fazer isso. esse é o mestre dos jogos fps.
  89. rdsBR
    Feb 21, 2016
    7
    Bom !
    Teve evolução gráfica porem achei que a maioria do jogo se passa em ambientes mais fechados que se comparado aos jogos anteriores.
    Pode se encontrar o jogo dublado em português .
  90. SpartaReach
    Jan 31, 2016
    7
    halo 4 is already apotheosis. Already how much this universe has been released from games. And halo 4 is very similar to the first part. This remake just scored mountains of pros and shortcomings. The game is insanely beautiful. Best cutscene, good localization, voice over, and plants with animals. However, though promethazi funny, dogs just spoil the gameplay. The music is not too bad,halo 4 is already apotheosis. Already how much this universe has been released from games. And halo 4 is very similar to the first part. This remake just scored mountains of pros and shortcomings. The game is insanely beautiful. Best cutscene, good localization, voice over, and plants with animals. However, though promethazi funny, dogs just spoil the gameplay. The music is not too bad, but sometimes it's annoying. New main enemy is an idiot and moves on a giant red ball the size of a planet. This excuse is senility. Together with prometazine a new weapon and it is by the way very unusual. He has a very cool sight. The arms moved apart and moved when aiming. Also there is a new gun and almost sniper rifle. But now the Covenant are less intelligent and fatter. The only assistant cortana. And the multiplayer was very dynamic and with high system throughput. And he's cool. He played a crucial role in the assessment. Also there will be a cooperative company of several seasons under the name spartan ops.

    halo 4 это уже апофеоз. Уже сколько всего по этой вселенной было выпущено из игр. И halo 4 очень напоминает первую часть. Этот ремейк просто забит горами плюсов и недочётов. В игре безумно всё красиво. Лучшие катсцены, хорошая локализация, озвучка и растения с животными. Однако хоть прометейцы и прикольные, собаки просто портят геймплей. Музыка тоже не плохая, но иногда она бесит. Новый главный враг идиот и перемещается на гигантском красном шаре размером с планету. Это извините маразм. Вместе с прометейцами появилось новое оружие и оно кстати очень необычное. У него очень прикольный прицел. Оружие раздвигается и сдвигается при прицеливании. Также там есть новый пистолет и почти снайперская винтовка. Но теперь Ковенанты менее умные и более жирные. Помощник только Кортана. А мультиплеер оказался очень динамичным и с большой системой прокачки. И он крут. Он и сыграл в решающую роль в оценке. Также появится кооперативная компания из нескольких сезонов под названием spartan ops. От меня 7-8 баллов.    … Expand
  91. sutekh
    Jan 14, 2016
    8
    Pretty much what you'd expect from another Halo game. If you liked Halo 3 and Halo Reach and all the other games, you'll enjoy this one. If you weren't a fan of the others this won't do anything to change your view.
  92. Master_Ch1ef
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    343 da continuidade a majestosa obra de arte criada pela Bungie. A campanha do jogo foi aproveitadora pra mim, joguei pela primeira vez em nível normal, e agora iniciei a campanha em nível "Lendário" a forma como a 343 deu continuação ao que era pra ser uma trilogia não agradou muito os fãs, para alguns o game tem uma campanha "chata" e para outros foi satisfatório. O multiplayer bem mais343 da continuidade a majestosa obra de arte criada pela Bungie. A campanha do jogo foi aproveitadora pra mim, joguei pela primeira vez em nível normal, e agora iniciei a campanha em nível "Lendário" a forma como a 343 deu continuação ao que era pra ser uma trilogia não agradou muito os fãs, para alguns o game tem uma campanha "chata" e para outros foi satisfatório. O multiplayer bem mais rápido e dinâmico que o dos games anteriores me agradou bastante, confesso que estou viciado, joguei por meses o multiplayer de Halo: Reach (considerado por mim como o melhor Halo) e o online de Halo 4 me agradou muito. A ambientação, a qualidade gráfica e os cenários são excepcionais, assim como Halo deve ser, e quanto a trilha sonora do jogo: Impecável !!! Não sou bom com críticas, e creio que muitos mentem na hora de uma review para defenderem algo que gosta, mas Halo 4 é digno de uma nota final 9/10, em minha análise.… Expand
  93. TheMasiMan1
    Nov 19, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo 4, compared to its predecessors, has a darker storyline and improved graphics. But Halo 4 dosent include the Firefight mode, witch is replaced with Spartan Ops, a broken storyline of missions that dont serve any purpose what so ever. Halo 4 dosent have the kick the other Halo gamed had. I played Halo: Reach for 2 years, then Halo 4 came out and I didnt want to play it after a few months. It dosent have any staying power. The storyline is a weird and nothing is explained on why the Covenant is your enemy again.… Expand
  94. RShackleford
    Nov 12, 2015
    5
    If you thought Halo: Reach was a bad game with bad maps, bad vehicles, horrible guns, unbalanced, and doesn't even feel like a halo game, then not to worry, Halo 4 is even worse!

    Yet another designed by committee uncompetitive FPS with seemingly endless unlockable dressup doll parts to deck out your Spartan with to keep the MMO types hooked for a year... Halo is a failed series    If you thought Halo: Reach was a bad game with bad maps, bad vehicles, horrible guns, unbalanced, and doesn't even feel like a halo game, then not to worry, Halo 4 is even worse!

    Yet another designed by committee uncompetitive FPS with seemingly endless unlockable dressup doll parts to deck out your Spartan with to keep the MMO types hooked for a year...

    Halo is a failed series because the developers abandoned everything about the series that made it unique, instead choosing to copy the inferior series Call of Duty, which is exactly why they're unable to compete with the real deal.

    343 Retconned the entire single player story, it is laughably convoluted and silly to the point of being campy.

    If you wanted a game that was a parody of Halo 1-3, here it is!    … Expand
  95. legodinosandZT2
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    Halo 4 is a very odd beast in that it has completely divided fans, with some proclaiming it as the best in the series thus far and others lambasting it as one of the most uninspired shooters ever made. And while both sides have valid arguments to be had, I can safely confirm that Halo 4 is neither incredible, nor abysmal - rather, it lies somewhere comfortably in the middle.

    The game's    Halo 4 is a very odd beast in that it has completely divided fans, with some proclaiming it as the best in the series thus far and others lambasting it as one of the most uninspired shooters ever made. And while both sides have valid arguments to be had, I can safely confirm that Halo 4 is neither incredible, nor abysmal - rather, it lies somewhere comfortably in the middle.

    The game's main issue comes from its profound lack of originality. With the exception of ODST, every Halo game thus far has added something new to the formula, and the fourth entry is desperately needing something to call its own. Even the multiplayer seems to be borrowing heavily from similarly-themed FPS's such as Call of Duty.

    Yet do these things detract from the fun? Not at all. The graphics are absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, and sound design is top-notch. As for the score, newcomer Neil Davidge unfortunately fails to deliver, but it's hard not to get swept up in the spectacle anyway.

    The campaign is great, adding welcome new elements that bring a much needed layer of depth to proceedings. The piffle involving the Prometheans is predictably trite and convoluted, but the newfound humanity brought to both the Master Chief and Cortana is very clever, well-written, and surprisingly heartfelt. As for multiplayer, while the lack of originality is at its worst here, it's still an incredibly fun romp with some interesting new mechanics. Unfortunately maps fail to live up as they are relatively dull (with a few exceptions) and don't really allow for any innovation.

    Overall, Halo 4 is an entertaining return for the Master Chief. While several issues still linger, none of them have a significant impact and the end result is a high-octane and occasionally moving journey through Covenant territory. Halo 5 can't come fast enough.    … Expand
  96. locsphere
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    After Playing Halo 5 I figured I needed to review this game as the one thing 343 has actually done right. The game and conclusions are fitting with great story telling as well as great game play with traditional tech and new tech like mechs as well as Promethean. I thoroughly enjoyed the story as well as game play and the multiplayer was hands down some of the funnest game play I have hadAfter Playing Halo 5 I figured I needed to review this game as the one thing 343 has actually done right. The game and conclusions are fitting with great story telling as well as great game play with traditional tech and new tech like mechs as well as Promethean. I thoroughly enjoyed the story as well as game play and the multiplayer was hands down some of the funnest game play I have had in a while. Miss the mechs.… Expand
  97. kratos42585
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    I actually played this years ago, But on the eve of "Halo 5" I felt I needed to give My two cents for what it"s worth. This game is AMAZING! Having now played through it multiple times and put in a healthy dose of MP, I can honestly say, IT IS THE BEST IN THE SERIES. Yes, 343i IMO made a better Halo game than Bungie ever could. Not that the previous ones were bad by any stretch of theI actually played this years ago, But on the eve of "Halo 5" I felt I needed to give My two cents for what it"s worth. This game is AMAZING! Having now played through it multiple times and put in a healthy dose of MP, I can honestly say, IT IS THE BEST IN THE SERIES. Yes, 343i IMO made a better Halo game than Bungie ever could. Not that the previous ones were bad by any stretch of the imagination (Halo 2 being a close close second) I've just realized without my nostalgia glasses on, That this game takes the cake. I love were this series is going under 343i"s reign, and I am MORE than confident that Halo 5 will set the bar even higher. 10/10, would recommend to anyone with a pulse.… Expand
  98. cish
    Oct 20, 2015
    9
    2nd best Halo to me behind 3. The gameplay as well as the campaign was very good. I would put this on the same level as 3 but the online community features in this game are lacking. Halo 3 was memorable because of forge and being able to easily share and download maps or game types, which was nonexistent in this.
  99. Viddy
    Sep 20, 2015
    6
    You'll get about 2 weeks out of this lackluster experience. That is, if you're a Halo fan who doesn't enjoy wasting their time. Otherwise, you might get about half that at best. This game comes with a plot heavily inspired by the original Halo and action movies, dull characters (even legacy characters are duller than ever), a much-to-be-desired Multiplayer mode even after the "game fixing"You'll get about 2 weeks out of this lackluster experience. That is, if you're a Halo fan who doesn't enjoy wasting their time. Otherwise, you might get about half that at best. This game comes with a plot heavily inspired by the original Halo and action movies, dull characters (even legacy characters are duller than ever), a much-to-be-desired Multiplayer mode even after the "game fixing" update due to, primarily, mediocre map design and a game-breaking extreme amount of sprint, a painfully executed map editor, and nothing you haven't really seen before, if you're a regular to the sci-fi FPS genre.

    So seeing that I totally just shat on this game with my heavily negative opinion, why a 6? Well, unlike most Metacritic users I actually gave this game a fair score and not just pull whatever I was feeling out of my ass and slap it on there. If I was to do that, this would get a 4. It's certainly not worth it's launch price, but hey, if you're in the mood for a mindless action game, and you've got money to spare, buying this isn't a terrible idea.    … Expand
  100. bpmurphy
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    Halo 4 is an epic addition to the halo franchise, the campaign I found somewhat bland in terms of the missions which were a little repetitive but other than that it is absolutely fantastic. This game deserves at least a 7.5 out of 10, I gave it a 10 just to counteract and troll the haters who gave it a zero just to bring the score down.
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Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 87
  3. Negative: 1 out of 87
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Dec 17, 2012
    90
    Halo 4 eschews esoteric delivery for a sledgehammer story with a blockbuster aesthetic. Epic, engaging and sensorially awesome. [Jan 2013, p.60]
  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    Dec 5, 2012
    90
    In the end, this game is still a fairly conservative and faithful to the original spirit, even with some significant changes.
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  3. DailyGame
    Dec 3, 2012
    75
    The narrative is outstanding, even in spite of a few plot-point missteps, and the character evolution of Master Chief and Cortana deserves to be further explored with these wonderful storytellers (well, maybe one of them can't happen, but I'll avoid spoilers). However, the gameplay feels jilted, awkward and unrefined, three unforgivable sins in a landscape populated with other quite-capable FPS franchises. As a result, I'm going to average everything out: great story plus bad gameplay equals an average experience. And in this overcrowded FPS genre, "average" is isn't something I'd recommend buying.
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