Halo: Reach

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  1. Frazierdabest
    Apr 5, 2020
    8
    Buen juego , buena historia, controles a mi modo de desear un pelín toscos.
  2. Robert88
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Halo reach ,

    Man the story to this game is sad , and gripping you it pulls your heart out and stomps on it , you fall in love with nearly every character you meet . Such an amazing game .. the combat one of the best in the series , story again one of the best .. Overall just a great title
  3. WilliamKotoco
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    The first game in the chronological order of the history and it's the best Halo's game.
  4. xXr2
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    The game is really good at characters and is the best campaign I've played in a very long time the multiplayer is alright but still is fun. You need to play this game though
  5. Gagegaming
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the greatest halo games. The gameplay is easy to learn, and the story is so entertaining and down to earth. It teaches you that spartans aren't just killing machines they're living breathing people.
  6. NAPPERY
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    A classic among FPS with the story of a lone wolf being thrusted in a fireteam to deliver a package and protect humanities last hope. Gun fire grips one in a playground filled with covenant forces to stop you. Do not fret tough the ost will keep you in high spirits or make you feel as if you've lost a loved one.
  7. UnbiasXboxGamer
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having never played Halo before I had high expectations from this game and it exceeded all of them. The first mission is nothing special, it does a good job explaining the mechanics and controls of the game. As the game goes on it gets better and better, I really started loving this game halfway during the game. The characters are all well-written and distinctive. After Jorge dies and you see Noble-6 even lonelier than before you start understanding him more as a character. The game play is much different than other modern shooters. It is much more open than COD and other shooters which gives the campaign more replayability. My favorite mission was Lonewolf. The multiplayer was pretty good compared to other Halos but not better than 2 or 3. The multiplayer introduces sprint, and spartan abilities, i did not mind sprint and I thought that the spartan abilities were pretty fun and made the gameplay more varied.… Expand
  8. BullyDestroyer
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    This games setting is amazing. Constant epic battles that have not been matched by the recent games. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys shooter games.
  9. Sanghelic
    Jun 12, 2020
    8
    halo reach es la cuarta entrega de disparos de la franquicia halo y es definitivamente la mas peculiar de todas, introdujo muchos modos de juego y mecanicas que hasta el dia de hoy no han perdido la chispa que tienen, la campaña es divertida variada y cuenta con mucha rejugabilidad, el multiijugador es divertidisimo y tiene un sistema de progresion que a pesar ser un poco lento, te puedohalo reach es la cuarta entrega de disparos de la franquicia halo y es definitivamente la mas peculiar de todas, introdujo muchos modos de juego y mecanicas que hasta el dia de hoy no han perdido la chispa que tienen, la campaña es divertida variada y cuenta con mucha rejugabilidad, el multiijugador es divertidisimo y tiene un sistema de progresion que a pesar ser un poco lento, te puedo mantener engachado por meses, el modo forge sigue siendo tan divertido como siempre y da un nuevo sabor a varios modos y mapas gracias a la dedicacion de la comunidad, el modo tiroteo fue una inclusion muy buena que por alguna razon quitaron en halo 4, con todo y sus detalles, como la introduccion de mecanicas como el bloom, que no encajan muy bien con el estilo de halo, o mecanicas traidas de vuelta de halo 1, como la salud, los saltos dificiles de controlar y el daño por caida, hacen que personalmente me gusete mas halo 3, aun asi, halo reach sigue siendo un juego inolvidable, divertido, obligado para cualquier fan no solo de halo, si no de xbox y recientemente fue introducido en halo: the master chief collectio con opcion para jugar en resoluciones mas altas, 60+ fps, HDR y otras funciones nuevas como quitar el ya mencionado bloom.… Expand
  10. anykey_
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    In general, I want to say one thing - Watafak Bungie were able to create Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare before it became Call Of Duty?) Combined and correctly mixed an arena shooter with a story about the Sixth, who loses his partners) ?) Wow. In a word. It's a lot better than Halo3: ODST, and it even has the right mechanics. Although the shooting after the run is too clumsy, in Halo 4 itIn general, I want to say one thing - Watafak Bungie were able to create Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare before it became Call Of Duty?) Combined and correctly mixed an arena shooter with a story about the Sixth, who loses his partners) ?) Wow. In a word. It's a lot better than Halo3: ODST, and it even has the right mechanics. Although the shooting after the run is too clumsy, in Halo 4 it was more pleasant. But other than that, it's exactly what a franchise like Halo should have been. I really wanted to replay Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare after this game. Cool. Very cool. 10 out of 10. It is a pity that all subsequent parts cannot do this.… Expand
  11. LB_CO
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    "Halo: Reach" Is the most powerful in the series with emotional punch and great multiplayer and tone.
  12. Sygurd
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Junto con la trilogía original este juego es definitivamente uno de los mejores de la saga; se arriesgaron con mecánicas nuevas que la verdad le sentaron muy muy bien, adicionalmente cuenta con grandes personajes, un guion in crescendo con una alta dinámica y una de las historias mas interesantes del universo, en su momento también conto con un apartado grafico y técnico espectacular, sinJunto con la trilogía original este juego es definitivamente uno de los mejores de la saga; se arriesgaron con mecánicas nuevas que la verdad le sentaron muy muy bien, adicionalmente cuenta con grandes personajes, un guion in crescendo con una alta dinámica y una de las historias mas interesantes del universo, en su momento también conto con un apartado grafico y técnico espectacular, sin lugar a dudas un imprescindible. Mi calificación personal: 9.4/10… Expand
  13. yangfanhong
    Oct 26, 2020
    9
    The gameplay of halo reach is as wonderful as the halo trilogy, while the story is even more emotionally touching.
  14. SupahGualtah
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    What a come back bungie after Wars and Odst this was the return of the king. still cant decide wich i like most this or Ce cause i think theyre the ones with less flood and that always kinda ruins the game for me a bit. yeah odst but there u aint no badass spartan
  15. BernardoUPoud
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Reach is the best Halo game ever made. Every mode has been improved. awesome single player awesome multiplayer firefight forge and theater awesome.
    Halo Reach is amazing. Great buy. Masterpiece. Excellent game, honestly.
  16. DestinyDoer
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This game is not bad at all. I have no negative thoughts. I have no idea about what people mean when they say thrown together. How am I supposed to know the meaning? I can't understand. I will not type more words.
  17. Mason_frank
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The multiplayer was **** amazing, I also got a huge nostalgia boner for this game
  18. juanreach117
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever created, incredible story and the multiplayer was life changing,maybe the best halo ever made
  19. Romerojuan
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Buen juego , algo diferente a los demás pero es aceptable , un buen juego para pasar las risas y el rato con amigos.
  20. Blaxters
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Excelente y épico juego q te saca lágrimas por su profunda historia y la conexión con los demás juegos
  21. radegarcia13
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Fue el juego donde inicie la saga Halo tiene el equilibrio perfecto entre una excelente campaña y un excelente multijugador que a 2020 sigue activo
  22. Kio22
    Jun 15, 2022
    9
    A very good game made by Bungie before they left Microsoft. The art style of this game was amazing and the characters and setting were used to perfection. The music was top notch and it really felt like they tried to bring back what made Halo: CE so great. The reintroduction of health packs and weapons like the assault rifle feeling like they have that power behind them again like in Halo:A very good game made by Bungie before they left Microsoft. The art style of this game was amazing and the characters and setting were used to perfection. The music was top notch and it really felt like they tried to bring back what made Halo: CE so great. The reintroduction of health packs and weapons like the assault rifle feeling like they have that power behind them again like in Halo: CE was great. The only flaw of this game was it could have used two more levels to make it a little longer and flesh out characters and the conflict more. That being said you can tell Bungie put all their effort into this game and went out with a bang.… Expand
  23. gusmaciel
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Jogo excepcional, história ótima e gráficos muito bons para a época... vale muito a pena jogar.
  24. B1tchlasagna
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Halo Reach does what many shooters fail to do now. Not only the game is fun but is cautivating, is pretty and has an awesome and enjoyable campaign. Narrative and characters are greatly, amazingly well written and you as a player feel connected to The Noble Team. Multiplayer is great and fun, Forge, Firefight and Theather are vastly improved and Infection mode is the best in Halo Series,Halo Reach does what many shooters fail to do now. Not only the game is fun but is cautivating, is pretty and has an awesome and enjoyable campaign. Narrative and characters are greatly, amazingly well written and you as a player feel connected to The Noble Team. Multiplayer is great and fun, Forge, Firefight and Theather are vastly improved and Infection mode is the best in Halo Series, progression system and customization is the best.

    One of the best Halo Games, 2nd one.    … Expand
  25. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Mmmmm, what a game, my god really fun and great story, but the online change things i really like from previous games
  26. jordanlearmonth
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I love Halo's reach. It was the first game I saw in my life. Honestly, I'm pretty sure many have some critics due to art style and music but it's better than Halo 4-5 art. Halo was about how Master Chief and Cortana discovered the Halo array and also discovered a bigger threat than the Covenant. But Halo Reach was different. At the time I thought Halo was about Humanity fighting a losingI love Halo's reach. It was the first game I saw in my life. Honestly, I'm pretty sure many have some critics due to art style and music but it's better than Halo 4-5 art. Halo was about how Master Chief and Cortana discovered the Halo array and also discovered a bigger threat than the Covenant. But Halo Reach was different. At the time I thought Halo was about Humanity fighting a losing war but yes, it is part of Halo. But this one is different, this game shows the reality of the War. Not all Spartans are almost invisible as the Master Chief. NOBLE Team's death was ironic. Because why? First, Jorge who loved Reach died when sacrificed himself to destroy a Covenant ship but died in Space instead on Reach, Kat the brain of the team got shot through the brain, Carter the Captain (Commander) of the team goes down with the ship, Emile who loves getting Covenant kills gets stabbed but takes the killer along with him. Noble Six, the lone wolf died fighting alone. But Jun the sniper, on the other hand, decided to take distance and survived. Overall, it was basically Rogue one but better. Noble six who is you, the player, played a major role who helped Cortana and the Chief escape Reach which led to the story from Halo 1-3 we love today. I understand those who hate Reach had readed the Fall of Reach novel since it didn't really tied with the novel. Some had critics that many characters died. But they are such a noobies who doesn't know story telling. Noble six was the protagonist for this game but wasn't THE main protagonist of the franchise.… Expand
  27. JohnnArmstrong
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    Reach's story is really good. It makes us love the characters and even ours has a role. It's not like those times when your character is just a bystander, but instead develops a friendship with his allies which makes the final moments of the game very impactful. A good game that marks the events before Halo CE
  28. Mrman69
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    ✅85%
    Another great Halo game! Not one of my favourites but it is still an extremely good game.
  29. A_BAD
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    it is a great game excellent campaign, great firefight, Best forge ever (in my opinion), and great with friends.
  30. Ryousei29
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    Ignore this, i just wrote this in all my reviews to have in somewhere a list of all cottent thats
    i've saw or played in my life. Just that, sorry if you see this and you are looking for something seious.
  31. pxouria
    May 7, 2023
    8
    This was my introduction to Halo and I enjoyed the gameplay and the story.
    The game has diverse environments and is easy to learn and enjoy.
  32. wiredspore44
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Great Halo prequel and send off to the Bungie Halo saga. This game was delivered in every way and the ending is just heartbreaking.
  33. CFMCritic
    May 16, 2021
    9
    Reach could have been a great end for the Halo franchise. It completed thr story, it offered a flawless campaign and the multiplayer (while not as good as Halo 3) was really enjoyable.
  34. Dom007
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    It takes a while to get going but once you reach the halfway point it really starts getting good. It has some amazing story moments and an amazing ending. It has some really good levels / environments and the setting of the game is amazing. The combat is the usual halo standard - very good. It does feel a lot more forgiving than previous titles and it's the only halo game I've completed onIt takes a while to get going but once you reach the halfway point it really starts getting good. It has some amazing story moments and an amazing ending. It has some really good levels / environments and the setting of the game is amazing. The combat is the usual halo standard - very good. It does feel a lot more forgiving than previous titles and it's the only halo game I've completed on legendary difficulty.
    And this was the last truly great halo game. Nowadays the franchise is just not all that great.    … Expand
  35. Cyborg_TDRK
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Halo Reach é o jogo mais perfeito de Halo, foi o primeiro que eu joguei, apesar de não entender tudo, mas foi uma experiência tão incrível, e uma história tão cativante, um universo tão vivo... é pra mim o melhor jogo de Halo contando todos os jogos, simplesmente perfeito
  36. ChipsAreGood
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    This Halo has the best campaign off all Halo with its extraordinary story or its smooth and great gameplay. Easily the last great Halo game.
  37. Nitemarezzz
    Jan 11, 2021
    8
    Not the best halo game, but its good.
    Campaign went pretty fast, and wasn't very fulfilling the second time around. Multiplayer isn't that good either, pretty basic. Customization is very hard to do and its mainly for people who grind a lot.
    Still a better game than call of duty
  38. SteinZero
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Como um jogador dedicado da série Halo, Halo Reach sempre ocupou um lugar especial em meu coração. Considerado um prelúdio dos eventos do primeiro jogo, Halo Reach oferece uma experiência envolvente e emocionalmente impactante que se destaca dos demais jogos da franquia.

    A história de Halo Reach é uma das mais poderosas e trágicas da série. Os jogadores são transportados para o planeta    Como um jogador dedicado da série Halo, Halo Reach sempre ocupou um lugar especial em meu coração. Considerado um prelúdio dos eventos do primeiro jogo, Halo Reach oferece uma experiência envolvente e emocionalmente impactante que se destaca dos demais jogos da franquia.

    A história de Halo Reach é uma das mais poderosas e trágicas da série. Os jogadores são transportados para o planeta Reach, onde assumem o papel de Noble Six, um membro da equipe Spartan III. A narrativa se concentra na corajosa luta da equipe Noble contra as forças do Covenant, enquanto o planeta se torna o campo de batalha decisivo antes dos eventos de Halo: Combat Evolved. A história é intensa e cativante, com personagens memoráveis ​​e momentos de grande emoção. A Bungie conseguiu criar uma narrativa que ressoa profundamente com os jogadores, proporcionando uma experiência que vai além da mera ação.

    A jogabilidade de Halo Reach é refinada e desafiadora, mantendo a tradicional jogabilidade da série. Os controles são precisos e responsivos, oferecendo um combate em primeira pessoa gratificante. A variedade de armas, veículos e habilidades Spartan proporciona uma jogabilidade estratégica e diversificada. A adição do modo Forge, que permite aos jogadores criar e compartilhar seus próprios mapas e modos de jogo, adiciona uma camada adicional de longevidade e criatividade ao jogo.

    O design dos níveis em Halo Reach é impressionante, com cenários vastos e detalhados que capturam a atmosfera de um mundo em guerra. A diversidade dos ambientes, desde campos abertos até instalações subterrâneas, mantém a jogabilidade fresca e emocionante. A atenção aos detalhes é evidente em cada canto do jogo, desde a arquitetura alienígena até a paisagem destruída pela batalha.

    A trilha sonora de Halo Reach, composta por Martin O'Donnell e Michael Salvatori, é simplesmente excepcional. As músicas evocam uma mistura de melancolia, heroísmo e esperança, elevando a experiência emocional do jogo. Cada faixa musical é habilmente executada e se encaixa perfeitamente nas cenas de ação e nas sequências mais emocionantes.    … Expand
  39. RockFigo
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Un juego con campaña excelente, gran historia y con un apartado multijugador sorprendente. Banda sonora de primer nivel y con nuevos apartados de jugabilidad, vehículos y armas.
  40. Naselone
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Last Bungie's Halo game. Ga,me is refined and the story is thrilling and sad.
  41. Freekill47
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Great game, with good and long singel game and awsome online maps, with lots of varaity
  42. PolloLR
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Simplemente mi juego favorito, En lo personal el mejor multijugador de toda la saga de Halo.
  43. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    The prequel to the franchise and seeing how it all started and where it all went down.
  44. Antonette_87
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    Halo: Reach es una excelente precuela, la historia es increíble en todo lo que hace, sientes misterio, sientes nostalgia al ver al capitán Jacob Keyes o al The Pillar of Autumn, sientes como los nobles saben que ya han perdido pero aún así intentan hacer algo contra el Pacto. Aunque Halo: Reach sea una precuela el gameplay evoluciona y el arsenal aumenta comparándola con las anterioresHalo: Reach es una excelente precuela, la historia es increíble en todo lo que hace, sientes misterio, sientes nostalgia al ver al capitán Jacob Keyes o al The Pillar of Autumn, sientes como los nobles saben que ya han perdido pero aún así intentan hacer algo contra el Pacto. Aunque Halo: Reach sea una precuela el gameplay evoluciona y el arsenal aumenta comparándola con las anteriores entregas y en Halo: Reach apuestan por la barra de salud, donde se quito en Halo 2 y Halo 3, y no entiendo porq lo quitaron, estaba bastante bien como buscabas botiquines por el mapa para curarte, y no se podía recuperar la salud automaticamente, en Halo 1, pero aquí (en Halo: Reaach) la salud se puede recuperar automaticamente, y esto es un error porq lo que hace interesante a la salud en Halo CE esq tenías que apañartelas para buscar un botiquin por el mapa. Algo que no me gusto del juego es la inteligencia artificial de nuestros compañeros, siendo algo mediocre, y esto contrasta mucho con los personajes, es decir, que un noble este disparando a una pared por la cara, es normal que perdamos Reach.… Expand
  45. RealNoble6
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Genuinely one of the most incredible games of all time. The campaign is one of the best FPS campaigns ever with a great sandbox, range of enemies but also the most diverse collection of missions. Each mission is completely unique and utilises differently parts of the sandbox perfectly making every mission enjoyable. The characters are good for the short amount of screen time they have andGenuinely one of the most incredible games of all time. The campaign is one of the best FPS campaigns ever with a great sandbox, range of enemies but also the most diverse collection of missions. Each mission is completely unique and utilises differently parts of the sandbox perfectly making every mission enjoyable. The characters are good for the short amount of screen time they have and the cutscenes are brilliant. The overall story is 10/10 and adds a lot to the halo lore in a completely unique and unexpected way, the final mission "lone wolf" diverts the stereotypes of usual campaign endings in a great way and conveys the ongoing feel of hopelessness portrayed throughout the entire game.
    As for the Multiplayer, armor abilities make it slightly worse than 3's imo, as they are annoying and dont mix well as sprint is one for some reason. However the sandbox is arguably the best and BTB is incredible as well as infected. Standard slayer is ok but there is no reason not to use the DMR as it even outguns the AR at close range. The main problem is the bloom on guns like the DMR which makes shooting enemies painful at times.
    Forge is the best in the franchise apart from 5 and gives you a huge world to explore and build on, plenty of objects and custom games to create which is why Reach has such an incredible range of customs.
    Firefight is good, im personally not the biggest fan of firefight in general but it is enjoyable although too easy at times but there are plenty of options to change to adjust the difficulty and the maps are great although ripped straight from the campaign most of the time.    … Expand
  46. ItsaBroom
    Sep 7, 2021
    9
    Halo Reach is a great game. Both campaign and multiplayer have a fun design and are enjoyable. But, let's get a little more in-depth here.

    The story of campaign is okay. Not great. Noble Six being a self insert character for the player is great, allowing you to feel like you really are in the Halo universe. The other characters are not so enjoyable. I don't hate Noble Team. I really    Halo Reach is a great game. Both campaign and multiplayer have a fun design and are enjoyable. But, let's get a little more in-depth here.

    The story of campaign is okay. Not great. Noble Six being a self insert character for the player is great, allowing you to feel like you really are in the Halo universe. The other characters are not so enjoyable. I don't hate Noble Team. I really don't. They just don't get enough time to really flesh them out. The only ones that I actually care about are Emile because he has a very clear and present personality and you get to spend time alone with him, and Jun but that's because Jun survived past Reach and is featured in quite a bit of post-Reach media. So the characters aren't the best, okay. But what about the actual story. It's pretty good. The game tells you that you lose within the first few seconds. But you don't feel that way up until Long Night of Solace. The game makes you feel like you can take on the whole damn Covenant (much like the trilogy did) before ripping that away and showing you that you cannot win. Then you are left to walk through a city under siege and see the Covenant's brutality against the people. That is the beauty of Halo Reach's storytelling. It carries you to such high high's before pulling you right back down. Incredible.

    The campaign's gameplay is also pretty fun. It has a couple cool new weapons, returning weapons feel good, it works well. The level design is good and the variety in level layouts and locations are great. Gameplay wise, campaign holds up well.

    Multiplayer is interesting. The armor abilities are very controversial, and in my opinion are a good addition. I like what they bring to the table. Ten years after this game's release and there are still people playing online on the 360 (I know because I'm one of them). That should go to show that people still enjoy this multiplayer. Firefight is the only part I'm really split on. I think it was better in ODST. In ODST you felt like your back was up against the wall at all times. Here it feels more like you're DOOM Slayer rather than Soap McTavish (Gruntpocalypse is pretty fun though).

    Overall, Reach holds up really well. While the campaigns story doesn't hit as hard as Halo 4's, and the multiplayer doesn't quite rival Halo 3's, Reach is overall incredibly solid.    … Expand
  47. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is almost a perfect game just with a few knocks like armor lock, bloom, and load-outs. But besides those things, this game is an amazing gripping campaign about an elite team of soldiers being sent to their deaths and that's not even the best part, The best part is the multiplayer I can not tell you the amount of time I've spent playing classic game modes like cops and robbers, infected and get out of my house. just an all-around amazing game just with a few nocks.… Expand
  48. TeemoTime
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    One of the best stories on war a video game has ever told. The cinematography in this game put most movies to shame. The focus on armor abilities is an interesting shake up, and while slowing down the pace of the game, is an overall fun change that sets Reach apart from Bungie's previous games. It's artstyle does gritty realism right while absolutely still being Halo. The fault's of ReachOne of the best stories on war a video game has ever told. The cinematography in this game put most movies to shame. The focus on armor abilities is an interesting shake up, and while slowing down the pace of the game, is an overall fun change that sets Reach apart from Bungie's previous games. It's artstyle does gritty realism right while absolutely still being Halo. The fault's of Reach comes in it's map design, these maps feel way too open in multiplayer. However, with the improved forge and a whole canvas in Forge World on disc, today this is hardly an issue.… Expand
  49. L3Fari0us
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    A thrilling and more grounded adventure than the previous entries, akin to a more modern shooter campaign.

    Halo: Reach is a substantial departure from the previous mainline Halo games. The soundtrack and environments are as great as they've always been. The graphics are also very impressive and still hold up to this day. The gameplay still feels similar to the previous titles, but the    A thrilling and more grounded adventure than the previous entries, akin to a more modern shooter campaign.

    Halo: Reach is a substantial departure from the previous mainline Halo games. The soundtrack and environments are as great as they've always been. The graphics are also very impressive and still hold up to this day.
    The gameplay still feels similar to the previous titles, but the addition of some controversial features, such as the ability to sprint for a limited time, made it stand out. To me they didn't feel too drastic and they also never felt necessary in any encounter. In previous titles, when an enemy shot you while aiming, you would stop doing it, however here it's not the case, making it so staying far back and shooting the enemy's head was the most viable approach.
    The narrative feels dark and gritty and it portrays the desperation of the battle of Reach that had been previously mentioned in other games. It feels like a losing battle every step of the way. The characters, while interesting, felt underdeveloped, so you weren't very attached to most of your team. By this time, Halo's narrative also started going down a path that if you didn't read or watch any of the extended material besides the games, you would be a little bit confused about what was going on and who certain characters were (a problem that increased more and more in the following games).

    Overall, the game is a good send-off to Bungie as the developers of this franchise and, despite how controversial some decisions were, you have to admit they were trying to innovate and leave a mark. And I'd say they mostly succeeded...    … Expand
  50. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  51. Fazed
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    Had an amazing single player campaign really adding to halos story. The online play was also really enjoyable.
  52. SpartanSCDO
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Halo is quite simply the closest thing we have ever experienced to a living, breathing alternate universe.
  53. Edd117
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    I love this with all my heart, the last Halo made by bungie ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  54. Amir7scorpioN
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    the settings...its Awesome!
    the ending? one of the best! it makes you feel the fall of reach!
    heroic campaign... i loved this game!
  55. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Лучшая часть серии с наибольшим разнообразием и великолепным геймплеем, хотя ей и не хватает больших открытых пространств, но всё равно в целом это лучшая часть Хало
  56. NotaBot2
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The best Halo game of all time, a brilliant story with a great multiplayer, what more?
  57. FCKXBX
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    Best Halo ever. We will never see new great Halo game with 343i. So sad. The franchise is dead
  58. Osbraikeet
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    The story is dramatically good
    Noble team was noble and they the job done
  59. Sovanngamer122
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    I first ever halo game my god I love it best campaign and multiplayer I never forget even tho it 11 years old
  60. Tommy85
    Jan 2, 2022
    9
    That's what I'm talking about it was perfect the stor the ending but I wish it was a little bit longer
  61. cchenders40
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    The spin-off that no one knew we needed but that became one of the greatest FPS games of all time. From the campaign to the multiplayer this game is a marvel.
  62. Gotthosue3
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Such a great game!! I didn’t respect it for so many years in comparison to the original trilogy but if it weren’t for these men halo wouldn’t have we know and love!
  63. Luck126
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Halo Reach fue la despedida perfecta por parte de Bungie, la historia es perfecta con mecánicas nuevas y únicas que hacen de la experiencia del juego la mejor de la franquicia Halo
  64. BannerSiamang15
    May 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty good game. The campaign is great but the last mission is so hard, I swear no one play tested it because I'm pretty sure it's near impossible to win. Otherwise very solid.… Expand
  65. JaySeacliff
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This game is easily my favorite Halo game and also one of my favorite games of all time. It mastered the Halo formula and Bungie couldn't have done better work. The gameplay is the best in the series, the graphics are still beautiful and story is masterfully done. There's just no flaw in Halo: Reach. Bungie made a masterfully executed swan song to the franchise that put them to the map.
  66. HanTrooper23
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    Halo Reach will always go down in history the game is great Good Campian Good FireFight Good Multiplayer and Forge
  67. UrMonkeysUncle
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Long time fan of the halo franchise and this game, while starkly different from it's predecessors, stands tall with the rest of them. Gameplay, story, dialog, and mechanics are all completely solid. I've been playing this game since release and it's hands down one of my top 5 games. If you haven't played it yet, give it a runthrough. 10/10 would recommend
  68. Endmostpuppet95
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Had so many elements for fluid controls to a dramatic ending.Also had things like multiplayer and custom games so in my opinions it’s a great game… Expand
  69. TheHowl99
    May 9, 2022
    8
    A really good game.

    The first Halo campaign I have experienced, but not the last one. It is a pity that things such as running are considered a "skill" and are not integrated on the game. But I know it is part of the experience.
  70. TheEli1
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Great story and gameplay is fun. Also leads straight into CE. Definitely one of my favorite Halo games and I do recommend
  71. maintitle
    May 31, 2022
    9
    no kat please don't die during this alien invasion suicide mission you're so sexy ahaha
  72. lymkyuman
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Indeed the must play. Very fun and interesting to look in the other spartan's perspective. Where they're super soldier but actually instead of being a big invincible green man. You're actually vulnerable. Also it shows how desperate and depressing the war was to humans constantly losing. The Spartans/noble team died of just as a random grunts. Not much of a heroic deaths. (well dying in the battle field for humanity I'll say it's heroic.) And you have someone to rely on your team. Unlike the big green man you have someone to protect you too. You're not a invincible guy the savior that needs to protect the whole humanity. Conclusion great.… Expand
  73. Shirokuma487
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un exelente juego, y me hizo llorar en la parte donde noble 6 se sacrifica… Expand
  74. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    best halo game
    even if you know nothing about halo you need to play this game it's so worth it
  75. SayWillis
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    The greatest game of all time. Played this for years during its peak. No game comes close.
  76. LuanAmorim
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Halo: Reach - definitivamente o melhor Halo que a Bungie desenvolveu, novamente ele melhora tudo em relação aos jogos anteriores: gráficos, efeitos sonoros, trilha sonora, dublagem, ambientação, missões; variedade de armas e inimigos; personagens e história. Só acho que faltou mais desenvolvimento em alguns personagens como o protagonista porquê não nos afeiçoamos tanto nele mas todo oHalo: Reach - definitivamente o melhor Halo que a Bungie desenvolveu, novamente ele melhora tudo em relação aos jogos anteriores: gráficos, efeitos sonoros, trilha sonora, dublagem, ambientação, missões; variedade de armas e inimigos; personagens e história. Só acho que faltou mais desenvolvimento em alguns personagens como o protagonista porquê não nos afeiçoamos tanto nele mas todo o resto compensa. É uma ótima prequel para Halo CE, a Bungie deixou sua marca na franquia e vai deixar saudades, esse é um jogo nota 10!… Expand
  77. PepperPlay5
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    It leans more into sacrifice and horrors of a total warfare than any other Bungie game did. Some parts of this game are so intense, It reminds me of CoD: World at War. The overall atmosphere becomes depressing as it gets.

    Plus, the weapon designs are top notch. There's no denying that. Master Chief Collection is worth it for this piece alone. The whole DLC wasn't even discounted when    It leans more into sacrifice and horrors of a total warfare than any other Bungie game did. Some parts of this game are so intense, It reminds me of CoD: World at War. The overall atmosphere becomes depressing as it gets.

    Plus, the weapon designs are top notch. There's no denying that.

    Master Chief Collection is worth it for this piece alone. The whole DLC wasn't even discounted when I purchased them all on Steam. And yet, I've no regrets.    … Expand
  78. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  79. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Another spin off using the Halo 3 engine, This time you join a team of proto-Spartans investigating an incursion into an Earth colony by a hostile alien force. There are a few tweaks to the gameplay involving some new special abilities and weapons mainly it seems for the sake of the online experience. This is also true of the format which revolves around you teaming up with an AIAnother spin off using the Halo 3 engine, This time you join a team of proto-Spartans investigating an incursion into an Earth colony by a hostile alien force. There are a few tweaks to the gameplay involving some new special abilities and weapons mainly it seems for the sake of the online experience. This is also true of the format which revolves around you teaming up with an AI controlled partner throughout, which is my main problem with it; it's essentially a "fake multiplayer" game of the type that has proliferated since and as such hasn't got the satisfying single player story or variety of Halo 3 or even ODST. As such it's my least favourite Halo game, but by any other standard it's a beautiful looking and hugely enjoyable FPS.… Expand
  80. pwogram09
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    halo:reach is my favorite halo game I adore this game from its multiplayer to its campaign I gives this game a 9/10 only reasons its not 10/10 is because its still has a lot of flaws. but still it is a 9/10 totally recommend
  81. SyalDyzenPlay
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    Halo Reach... Si tuviera que describirlo en 5 palabras serían... Épico, Heroico, Triste, Asombroso y Divertido.
    Mis respetos a este gran Halo, me pasé HORAS ENTERAS jugándolo y sacando logros, fortalecí amistades con este gran juego, sencillamente lo mejor.
  82. plutopasmauvais
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    This game is insane : the scenario, the characters, the gameplay is a little old but funny
  83. guimbastos
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect. Incredible story, awesome story and the noble team is amazing
  84. George_K
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    SO i just want to talk about the campaign wich is brilliant!!! The ending is one of the best in all video games. The gameplay very smooth and fun, i never get bored and it has some quick and exciting action. Sure, it is a must play and one of the best shooters too. Not the best halo though ;)
  85. Guinome69
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    The people saying that this is a bad game have clearly not played it, probably some salty no maidens playstation fans.
    Still can't believe **** games that don't have a fraction of the care that bungie had with the halo series make way more money, it brings a tear to my eye knowing that halo is nothing more than a husk of what it used to be, still even the worst halo is as good as some of    The people saying that this is a bad game have clearly not played it, probably some salty no maidens playstation fans.
    Still can't believe **** games that don't have a fraction of the care that bungie had with the halo series make way more money, it brings a tear to my eye knowing that halo is nothing more than a husk of what it used to be, still even the worst halo is as good as some of the most popular games of the decade.    … Expand
  86. ZackH25
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    An amazing game with a very engaging story. Core gameplay is great. Missions are mostly great but not as great as halo 3. The music is really good. The weapons and vehicles are fun all fun to use. The DMR was a great addition. My favourite mission was tip of the spear. This game would have been slightly better if it allowed you to fight a scarab as they are so fun to take down but stillAn amazing game with a very engaging story. Core gameplay is great. Missions are mostly great but not as great as halo 3. The music is really good. The weapons and vehicles are fun all fun to use. The DMR was a great addition. My favourite mission was tip of the spear. This game would have been slightly better if it allowed you to fight a scarab as they are so fun to take down but still very fun to fight enemies. Multiplayer is also great as well- with very well deigned maps. It was also very fun playing firefight on this game as well. Overall a great game with an amazing story.… Expand
  87. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Halo reach possuí uma gameplay ótima, uma história inesquecível, personagens cativantes e um mapa fenomenal e super dinâmico, fora o multiplayer super criativo e divertido, vale muito a pena ser jogado e marca o fim da era bungie no Halo.
  88. GameWolfTX
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Very good story and gameplay, but not as good as Halo 4. Firefight is fun though.
  89. freegas
    May 6, 2023
    10
    If Halo Reach isn’t the best Halo game, it’s just because it’s closely behind Halo 3.
  90. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    A superb halo game with an incredible contained campaign. It breaks from the formula in a lot of ways, both plot wise and mechanic wise. Plusses are the campaign, negatives are the introduction of sprinting and loadouts.
  91. IvanArson
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    E s e n c i a aa aaaaa. A a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aa
  92. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Its an EPIC game. I like the gameplay and the visuals were fantastic. I would like to play again in future
  93. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    Not only does this game deliver a stellar multiplayer experience, but one of the greatest campaigns in FPS history. An incredible send off for Bungie.
  94. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Not as good as Halo 2 and 3 but still a very solid title and the last truly excellent Halo game.
  95. Bababallin
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    Games a top 3 halo game easy. Good story, good multiplayer customization is great. Overall great game
  96. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    This Halo game was really good. Halo Reach campaign pretty much can't get any better, I mean sure it was a retcon, but both the book explanation and the game explanation can both be excepted. Halo Reach. Multiplayer is a bit of a different story. Bloom in Halo Reach is quite bad, and it is pretty hard to hit anything when shooting at what is seemingly a normal rate of fire. Another quiteThis Halo game was really good. Halo Reach campaign pretty much can't get any better, I mean sure it was a retcon, but both the book explanation and the game explanation can both be excepted. Halo Reach. Multiplayer is a bit of a different story. Bloom in Halo Reach is quite bad, and it is pretty hard to hit anything when shooting at what is seemingly a normal rate of fire. Another quite problamatic issue, is just how annoying armor lock is. Armor lock is one of the worst abilities ever put into a Halo game. It simply stops the fun of trying to kill eachother by making me wait like 10 seconds, and is so overpowered, that being shot by a scorpion, wraith, or rammed by any vehicle basically does absolutely no damage. Otherwise, being able to play as an elite is amazing, customization is basically perfect, progression is pretty good, but may take a little bit to get stuff, Firefight in this game is also very well done, and in fact, you can play as an elite going against the spartans in firefight, which is pretty cool. Forge mode was a lot of fun, and you could do a lot of stuff, and was great in making forge a fundamental stepping stone, especially with media share. Overall, this game truly was the last Bungie game.… Expand
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#6 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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91

Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 99
  3. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. Video Game Talk
    Jan 18, 2011
    80
    If you loved all the other Halo games, there's little I can say to dissuade you from purchasing Bungie's last creation in the Halo series.
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  2. Absolute Games
    Jan 15, 2011
    71
    Halo: Reach is not a breakthrough, yet it's a clear showcase of Bungie's creative growth. The game is hardly a "must buy" – its single-player campaign is way too short and uneven in quality, while multiplayer has very little room for expansion besides map packs and useless character decorations. But with that said, Reach is worthy of your attention for a couple of evenings.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 25, 2010
    94
    Almost achieves the impossible and fulfills the hype. Among the best shooters ever created. [Issue#231, p.82]
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