Halo: Reach

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  1. Skaamit
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    The good game. I like it. A cool shooter and an epic adventure upon battle military standoff with space setting.
  2. 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.
  3. Brayancodova
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Me encanta es un juegazo no me canso de jugar tiene muy buena pinta es super buen trabajo
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. Mrman69
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    ✅85%
    Another great Halo game! Not one of my favourites but it is still an extremely good game.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. MateusGHmaster
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    For me, this is the best Halo game history. My only complain is about the motion blur on gameplay.
  12. Refreshment
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Halo: Reach is a good example of how a First person shooter should be made. The gunplay is solid, fun and gripping; what is the most important part of a FPS. In addition, the game is challenging due to different kinds of enemies that we'll have to face in different ways and the difficulty of the game in general, so strategy will be something that we'll hve to take into account.
    About the    Halo: Reach is a good example of how a First person shooter should be made. The gunplay is solid, fun and gripping; what is the most important part of a FPS. In addition, the game is challenging due to different kinds of enemies that we'll have to face in different ways and the difficulty of the game in general, so strategy will be something that we'll hve to take into account.
    About the story, this time we've a prequel of the franchise, so it is a good way to introduce ourselves to this saga if we had not given a try before. Plot and characters do not disappoint, so we have a very enjoyable campaign mode. However, It's quite short, so we'll not end satisfied enough in the end. The variety of weapons is not big at all neither. So, that might feel a bit repetitive.
    Online mode is a good way to keep playing this game. It's a gamemode that stands out in the Halo franchise and It's competitive and gripping.
    To sum up, Halo is still a great FPS and one of the best Xbox franchises. However, I really miss more content.    … Expand
  13. Mason_frank
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The multiplayer was **** amazing, I also got a huge nostalgia boner for this game
  14. 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
  15. Blaxters
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Excelente y épico juego q te saca lágrimas por su profunda historia y la conexión con los demás juegos
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. LB_CO
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    "Halo: Reach" Is the most powerful in the series with emotional punch and great multiplayer and tone.
  22. Rubiales
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    The final Halo videogame from Bungie, and what a way to finish. The story is a prequel to Halo:Combat Evolved and brings us to the planet Reach in which a group of brave Spartans try to save the planet fighting the terrible Covenant. An UNFORGETTABLE VIDEOGAME.
  23. Modax19
    Apr 14, 2020
    7
    Good co-op experience. Was never really thrilled with the story. Multiplayer is fun but similar to other Halo games. Recommend you try it out if you have enjoyed other Halo games but not a must-play for me.
  24. Frazierdabest
    Apr 5, 2020
    8
    Buen juego , buena historia, controles a mi modo de desear un pelín toscos.
  25. frederik1478
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    I like it it's a good Halo game but I do not like the features introduced to the series like weapon accuracy degrading by every shot.
    Armour abilities
  26. 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.
  27. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This is probably the Halo game I've played the most in my life. Excellent singleplayer and multiplayer. Hell, excellent everything. Bungie really did go out with a bang.
  28. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    7
    A downgrade from the rest of the series regarding the art design and characters. Otherwise a solid shooter.
  29. 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.
  30. itsranger
    Feb 8, 2020
    0
    halo reach is one of the best halo games because of its campaign story gameplay and multiplayer I never have seen halo game or any game that sets the tone as good as reach for me halo reach is probably my second favorite game behind halo 2.
  31. 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.
  32. JesterTRT
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Probably the best of the best of the Halo games. (Or at least tied with Reach for being the best Halo game.) Halo 3 campaign was fun for the entirety, beginning to the end. The story was incredible, and a lot of fun. And all of the new weapons made the gameplay much more fun.
    I was never big on Multiplayer, but this game had amazing multiplayer. I had a lot of fun playing multiplayer.    Probably the best of the best of the Halo games. (Or at least tied with Reach for being the best Halo game.) Halo 3 campaign was fun for the entirety, beginning to the end. The story was incredible, and a lot of fun. And all of the new weapons made the gameplay much more fun.
    I was never big on Multiplayer, but this game had amazing multiplayer. I had a lot of fun playing multiplayer. There is just something with how the Halo games play, that make it a lot of fun and worth playing.    … Expand
  33. WilliamKotoco
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    The first game in the chronological order of the history and it's the best Halo's game.
  34. dislexicpotato
    Jan 4, 2020
    8
    This was the first Halo game I ever played and its a great game. The music is great, the visuals are great (holding up well even today on PC) there are a TON of game modes in the multiplayer, the combat itself is a lot of fun and there are multiple spartan abilities added which add to the variety of the game-play. The game does have some minor flaws though, such as the lack of characterThis was the first Halo game I ever played and its a great game. The music is great, the visuals are great (holding up well even today on PC) there are a TON of game modes in the multiplayer, the combat itself is a lot of fun and there are multiple spartan abilities added which add to the variety of the game-play. The game does have some minor flaws though, such as the lack of character development in the campaign which results in certain moments (avoiding spoilers) feeling melodramatic. The maps are also a mixed bag, with some maps being a ton of fun to play on with the likes of Sword Base and Countdown, meanwhile others feel very uninspired or are badly designed such as Condemned, Boneyard and the forge maps.

    Overall, its a great game that is definitely worth checking out. Ignore the people that say the game is perfection and the others saying the game is complete trash, check it out and form your own opinion. Its definitely worth your time despite its flaws.    … Expand
  35. 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
  36. 789636
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    Grandísimo juego interesante desde el principio hasta el final Jugado en Xbox One versión 2019
  37. madmaxx507
    Dec 5, 2019
    6
    This is about the recently released PC version of the game. I never played a Halo game so I decided to check out the hype. The single player mode is the most mediocre campaign you will ever see. Bulletspongy, boring enemies, boring gunplay as well as incredibly foregettable characters and story. This game is what Bioshock Infinite would be without the story and amazing set pieces.

    First    This is about the recently released PC version of the game. I never played a Halo game so I decided to check out the hype. The single player mode is the most mediocre campaign you will ever see. Bulletspongy, boring enemies, boring gunplay as well as incredibly foregettable characters and story. This game is what Bioshock Infinite would be without the story and amazing set pieces.

    First of all, the story has the depth of space invaders. You can tell they expect you to be familiar with halo because they explain none of the background. There is nothing unique or interesting about it, and the developers do nothing to make you care. They don't show you why the bad guys are bad or why this planet is important or anything else. For me, it was just random bad dudes shooting at me for some inexplicable reason. In Mass Effect, you know the Collectors are bad because they show you. You see what they do to people. So you care, you want to defeat them. Not the case in this game at all. They are there, there are endless waves of them, and they want to kill you for some reason. That is literally it.

    The characters as well are incredibly forgettable and chliche. If you disagree I challenge you to name a single one, right now. We have the gruff scary dude with a huge knife. The smartass hacker lass with a good heart, and the grizzled veteran leader that just wants to get the job done. There are two others but I cannot even remember what their 'thing' is. I just finished the story and don't remember any of their names because .. they just don't make you care. There are scenes in the game where you can tell they WANT you to care, but never is there any actual interaction that would make you. Compare that with Mass Effect 2 which came out the same year, I am pretty sure you could name 3-4 companions and still know their back story. I don't expect any game to do it as well as Mass Effect but if they don't, clearly this game is not a 10/10, which would imply perfection. As a result, when you lose people in Mass Effect you actually feel loss. They were your friends in a way, with lots of shared experiences. When you lose characters in Halo: Reach all you will think is 'am I supposed to care about this?'

    Next, the gameplay. I am only talking about single player here, and man, it is rough. First of all the weapons are incredibly BORING. The vast majority feel like pea shooters without impact. If you disagree go play DOOM 2016 or Wolfenstein: New Order and then come back to this. There are some design decision in here that I just do not get. Why is sprint an ability? It's supposed to be a fast shooter. Why can I not shoot a shotgun directly when coming out of sprint? That makes the shotgun useless. Again, compare with Mass Effect 2 vanguard builds which are A LOT of fun with shotguns. Most of the game you run around with the same goddamn rifle you got at the beginning of the game because it is the only thing doing even a mediocre amount of damage which is important, because

    the enemies are boring, bland bullet sponges. The most interesting enemy has a shield, so you have to stagger them and then you can kill them. That is literally the best the game has to offer. Everything else just requires you to hit it, A LOT. No strategy involved here. Again, compare that to DOOM 2016 or W:NO. Oh, and don't even try upping the difficulty because it just makes the enemies MORE BULLETSPONGY.

    Oh, and the vehicle sections. God DAMN are the vehicle sections boring. Remember Assassins Creed II? The cool chase sequences you had there? Yeah, that came out the same year. Compare with vehicle sequences in this game, they are ALL slow, get stuck on everything, and feel incredibly clumsy. Also, incredibly repetetive. Just hold the left mouse button on this banshee for twenty seconds. Now do it 30 times more. Wat.

    If someone would ask me to name a single good thing about this game, honestly, I couldn't. It is mediocre in every regard. Hence why I am writing this review, because I am honestly flabbergasted that so many people rate this as a perfect game. This does not feel like an opinion that could be objectively justified.    … Expand
  38. zaucha
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Great game that came in great shape. The online multiplayer server are still live and very competitive. I also play the local multiplayer at home, something Halo 5 doesn't do, which is just ridiculous. I love all of Halo games (or at least own and beat). I guess the campaign story is sad, but it's realistic.
  39. DKurac
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    Comparing to Halo 5 and MCC this game is still the best in series. Everything there is so great. Story in Reach is only one I am really interested about and I love how dark and emotional it is. Another amazing thing is how you can customize your spartan and play a campaign with that nice armour and feeling that it is you. And when you need more PvE combat then there is firefight with lotsComparing to Halo 5 and MCC this game is still the best in series. Everything there is so great. Story in Reach is only one I am really interested about and I love how dark and emotional it is. Another amazing thing is how you can customize your spartan and play a campaign with that nice armour and feeling that it is you. And when you need more PvE combat then there is firefight with lots of great modes, After playing multiplayer in 5 and MCC this one is still most enjoyable. Gameplay is there just so smooth and intuitive This game is Masterpiece.… Expand
  40. Serchvaz
    Jul 3, 2019
    9
    Halo reach is one of the best halo games ,it has a good campaign ,and the story is ok but no excellent ,multiplayer is also awesome. Its on the level on halo 3 and combat evolved.
  41. Ripvanwinkle
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Ótimo jogo, muito eletrizante, cheio de tiros e explosões... Perfeito para jogar em coop com um amigo. Trilha sonora marcante e combina perfeitamente com cada momento do jogo, além da história e dos personagens marcantes.
  42. LuckyDrum
    Jun 10, 2019
    8
    La historia explora los antecedentes de la trama de la saga de Halo lo que lo hace interesante. Tiene un buen multijugador bastante adictivo.
  43. SevZeroSeven
    Dec 24, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo: Reach, in my opinion this game truly does deserve the title of Bungies Swansong. Lets start of with the Single Player Campaign, Unlike the Original games where you were pretty much guaranteed to win, this time with Halo: Reach the tone totally shifts, there is no victory to be found. From the Beginning you know that you're fighting a losing battle, and the games excellent Musical score does the job of reinforcing the dark tone. As you star to care for your teammates there picked...killed in their own unique and Ironic way. The story is simple in its structure and execution, making it easy to understand[far easier than Halo 2 & 4]

    This is a game that is definitley worth $60 it offers so much content, while the map selection is not the best, what with the maps being recycled from the campaign, in the series, there is simply so much to do, that I never felt bored, I would pop this game in my Xbox Any! Day.    … Expand
  44. Onask
    Dec 23, 2018
    7
    Primer juego de la saga Halo que termino y la verdad que no ha estado mal, pero me esperaba algo más. La historia está bien sin más, no estoy muy ubicado en el lore pero se que es una precuela y que el grupo de Spartans que forman tu pelotón no son relativamente relevantes para la historia del Jefe Maestro.

    Las misiones están bien, hay una buena variedad de armas y es divertido sobre    Primer juego de la saga Halo que termino y la verdad que no ha estado mal, pero me esperaba algo más. La historia está bien sin más, no estoy muy ubicado en el lore pero se que es una precuela y que el grupo de Spartans que forman tu pelotón no son relativamente relevantes para la historia del Jefe Maestro.

    Las misiones están bien, hay una buena variedad de armas y es divertido sobre todo en cooperativo. Recalcar especialmente la majestuosa banda sonora que de antemano sabía que poseía la saga Halo en conjunto, con temas increíblemente bellos y épicos.

    Como no he jugado al multijugador quizás por llegar 8 años tarde, no voy a valorar ese aspecto, pero supongo que en su día estaría bien y a día de hoy desértico como es lógico.

    Si posees una Xbox 360 o Xbox One, es un imprescindible solo por ser exclusivo de esa consola.    … Expand
  45. ldv
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    This is the greatest Halo game ever in my opinion. So much to do and it was so fun to play.
  46. WhiteReport
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    As someone who has never finished a single Halo campaign in his entire life, Halo: Reach’s story mode has left me very impressed. Its excellent story, full of interesting characters, good dialogues and brilliantly designed sound effects make this game something amazing for those who prefer narrative over gameplay, while never sacrificing any of its already well defined mechanics that makeAs someone who has never finished a single Halo campaign in his entire life, Halo: Reach’s story mode has left me very impressed. Its excellent story, full of interesting characters, good dialogues and brilliantly designed sound effects make this game something amazing for those who prefer narrative over gameplay, while never sacrificing any of its already well defined mechanics that make it a great first-person shooter.

    The character design is wonderful, as it develops effectively on their motives, making it easy to get attached to any of the protagonists and feeling fully immersed as Noble Six. The artificial intelligence, however, is sometimes bad and feels like it lacks depth, especially when letting an ally drive a vehicle. The open world feel of Halo: Reach is executed appropriately, with all the wildlife and big maps, but it can result confusing, especially to those who have never played through a Halo game.

    Halo: Reach is a very entertaining first person shooter, full of action-packed, epic battles and a fascinating, emotional story that deserves to be experienced by any Xbox 360 or Xbox One owner.    … Expand
  47. game_pooch
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    This game shaped many people's description of what Halo is. For me, this game leaves nothing but good memories. Yes, the campaign could've been longer and gone more into detail about Noble Team, but this not mean the games story is garbage. Excellent storytelling like what we have come to expect from Bungie, and the game truly deserves the 9/10 rating most websites give it.
  48. Taylord99
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    Halo Reach is my personal favorite Halo I've played. It has a gripping story, immersive world, great graphics for its time, an incredibly fun "firefight" mode, forge, and a diverse multiplayer mode. This game may have been Bungie's last Halo, but they sure went out with a bang.
  49. halo124
    Aug 1, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The campaign is the best in the halo series because of its camera work not perfect characters, but the best they could have done, great game play and sandbox tools and a (mostly) silent character who you actually get to care about when they end the game and his life. Nova team might not be the best characters but everybody can admit they felt sad when they are killed off. The multi player will not be liked by all (armor lock) but can be enjoyed even if you are not a halo fan. The weapons are all fun and unique but the first time i used the DMR i was surprised it was in a halo game. the art style was slightly altered but it was a prequel so you can forgive them for that. This game has armor customization but praise Bunjie for you had to do well to progress to get theses items instead of having to use loot boxes (the definition of EA right now) like in halo 5.… Expand
  50. aver233
    Jul 24, 2018
    9
    The second best Halo game of all time after Halo 3. Reach has it all covered. Exciting and emotional campaign, multiplayer that i've spent entire months of my life on, the ability to get creative in forge and more. It doesn't quite have the "Halo feeling" that Halo 3 has and that's why this is not a 10/10.
  51. Co-Odyssey
    Jul 8, 2018
    7
    To me Halo Reach was always "that Halo game". Reach is a game that made a lot of advances that can be seen as innovations or seen as steps back for the series. Reach tries to fix the weapon sandbox, but ultimately a lot of the new weapons fail to fix anything nor are they that memorable. Like the weapons in game mechanics feel forgettable, yet they set a dark precedent for where theTo me Halo Reach was always "that Halo game". Reach is a game that made a lot of advances that can be seen as innovations or seen as steps back for the series. Reach tries to fix the weapon sandbox, but ultimately a lot of the new weapons fail to fix anything nor are they that memorable. Like the weapons in game mechanics feel forgettable, yet they set a dark precedent for where the series was heading with enhanced mobility. Like Reach's mechanics the art style also set a new path for the series that is unquestionably divisive. All of the improvements to the games engine allow for neat things like animals and rain to be rendered, and reach is certainly prettier than Halo 3. However the game runs so sluggishly whether you play it on XBOX ONE or XBOX 360, Reach is well-known as the least smooth Halo game. The story of Reach interesting but maybe not as newcomer friendly as Halo: CE. The greater character focus and gritty look create a surreal atmosphere, but ultimately the game feels like the wrong direction for Halo.… Expand
  52. xlastovi
    Jul 5, 2018
    0
    Cutscenes and atmosphere is very good. But combat is utter garbage. "immortal" enemies that keep healing and require 5-6 headshots to kill. Nigh unavoidable one hit deaths all the time. Combat music is very loud and unbearable and cannot be turned off! I give score 0 as after trying very hard I can't complete darned last mission on heroic. Even on normal some missions were pain.
    I    Cutscenes and atmosphere is very good. But combat is utter garbage. "immortal" enemies that keep healing and require 5-6 headshots to kill. Nigh unavoidable one hit deaths all the time. Combat music is very loud and unbearable and cannot be turned off! I give score 0 as after trying very hard I can't complete darned last mission on heroic. Even on normal some missions were pain.
    I recommend Halo Anniversary or Halo 3 instead of this, which although tough felt fair and I enjoyed them much more. If you don't mind playing on easy difficulty, you will enjoy Reach for its story.    … Expand
  53. sarge233
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Halo reach is a master piece The campaign is great and the multiplayer is great and Fire fright is really great
    best thing about halo reach is the customization some many options also great this about halo reach is there is playable elites and you can also play as you own spartan in the campaign which is cool. also it would be great if you could port halo reach to pc please any way    Halo reach is a master piece The campaign is great and the multiplayer is great and Fire fright is really great
    best thing about halo reach is the customization some many options also great this about halo reach is there is playable elites and you can also play as you own spartan in the campaign which is cool. also it would be great if you could port halo reach to pc please any way great game just like all the other halo game it gets a 10/10 from me.    … Expand
  54. Arthur123
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores Halo já lançados gráficos muito bem feitos boa história,personagens a customização do seu personagem na parte da armadura e cor os combates missões um ótimo FPS.
  55. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Настоящая жемчужина из мира фантастических шутеров. Мощнейший эпос про долг и героизм. И лучшая Halo в мире видеоигр.
  56. Poupipomme
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    Truly the best Halo Bungie ever made w/ Halo 3 ODST, in my opinion the feels this game delivered to me will ever stay in my mind, this should have been the turn Halo saga should've taken instead of The reclaimer trilogy
  57. Darkison
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    Simplesmente uma obra de arte. Halo te dará uma história bem contruída, com personagens sensacionais e ótima qualidade gráfica.
  58. armsoffury
    Jan 6, 2018
    9
    Story
    Really good story like everything about it the cut scenes the voice acting the missions and how the customization for your spartan and how your character gets put in the story.
    Forge The forge was super fun to miss around. A lot of improvements from halo 3 my only problem tho is i wish they had made the money higher so you could make more. Multiplayer It was really good like    Story
    Really good story like everything about it the cut scenes the voice acting the missions and how the customization for your spartan and how your character gets put in the story.
    Forge
    The forge was super fun to miss around. A lot of improvements from halo 3 my only problem tho is i wish they had made the money higher so you could make more.
    Multiplayer
    It was really good like the new game modes the new guns and the new armor abilities.
    My only problem tho was the bubble shield it could protect you from getting shot but that's not the problem is that it could regenerate you heath and shield back which was annoying.    … Expand
  59. Phoenix123
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    This game was amazing. It had no Master Chief, but that didn't matter one bit. This game's campaign revolves so heavily about sacrifice. The story is amazing, and sad as well. It was my first Halo game, and made me fall in love with the franchise. The multiplayer was also pretty amazing as well. Bungie went out with a bang. If only they could make Destiny as good as a game like this.....
  60. TMind
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    The campaign was brilliant, the story telling and the voice acting was spot on. Now this is how Halo CE began. I noticed some slowdowns in the cut-scenes but the story overshadow that small issue. Amazing game.
  61. gdmatt
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    Perhaps the best and most unique Halo since Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo Reach serves as a nice sendoff from Bungie to Halo. The inclusion of Halo 3: ODST's refined Firefight mode is welcome and serves as an option aside from the standard single player and multiplayer.
  62. iamevilhomer
    Sep 20, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would give the game a 10 but I can't even though I really want to and it's my favorite game.

    Soooo much content here...

    Great story... So what if it doesn't follow the books. The bungie halo games always did their own thing...

    Great campaign mode... No annoying flood. No super lame levels. Just action!

    Great game play... Halo at its best. All the halo goodness in the world is here.

    Amazing sound track... Marty at his best as usual. Him and halo ARE halo.

    Great in game visuals. One of the best looking xbox 360 exclusives. Even better looking than halo 4...

    Smart AI... Cept kat lol... I think they made her dumb on purpose to add difficulty.

    Tons of content... Forge world, fire fight, multiplayer and more! All custom tailored to fit your style.

    No weak micro transactions like halo 5 lol.

    It's one of the best halo games. It's easily competing for best halo game against 1,2, and 3.

    Now for the mediocre/bad...

    Some minor gripes...

    Spoilers!

    You can't explain Kats death very well story wise... What happened to her energy shields? And if they were out temporarily then that would explain why it only took one needle rifle round to kill her. Fair enough.... But if that's the case... Why didn't the shooter take out the whole team as well? They played this scene well emotionally but it was dumb in a logical kind of sense.

    I wish you could make a fire fight mode where endless sword elites attack you nazi zombies style. They can't shoot or toss nades. They can only use cqc melee attacks with their swords. I always thought that this would be kool... But heck... I dunno if it would be since it doesn't exist and I'm not sure how long it would take until it got boring...

    Spartan laser is much worse than it was in halo 3. In Halo 3 it was the end all cannon against anyone just about... In Reach it's much harder to pin point, takes longer to charge up, has less ammo, and requires a more steady aiming thumb. It's worse in just about every way. I guess they wanted to nerf it since it was a anti tank sniper rifle in halo 3 and that was kind of OP lol. It did make vehicles some what useless in halo 3 btb.

    Bloom... Made shots random some what. Granted this only really upset strict competitive players who take the game very seriously in the rankings and what not... But for them it was a bit of a downer even though it's pretty silly to take "skill" in a video game so seriously. Especially considering that halo 2 has a hit scan br with high bullet magnetism and halo 3 has a br that's spread is pretty random too. Halo isn't exactly the most skillful shooter out there folks... Just saying. Play for fun. Not to try and be super mlg pro elite status... No one cares how good you are at a game. Besides... There are plenty of playlists that don't have bloom or even armor abilities for that matter so there is no need to complain anymore.

    The rank system. Apparently some folks only played to see a number by their name go up. It motivated them to play for some reason. Instead of playing to have fun they would focus on the level 1-50 rank system. Reach has no such system unless you look it up on a web-site.

    Anyone else miss having bots in multiplayer like perfect dark 64?

    So those are the mediocre/bad things. A lot of which doesn't bug me personally but I can see why it would bug some people. Especially those who are not that smart or are too quick to judge this game.

    Remember folks... No game is perfect but some games are pretty awesome anyways so I give this about a 8 or a 9. A 8 at launch. And a 9 now that patches and more content polished the game up.    … Expand
  63. NathanKallis
    Aug 17, 2017
    9
    8.5/10 (Keep it, Replay it)

    The big finisher from Bungie, Halo Reach is a interesting step away from the adventures of Master chief, as the game takes place on the planet Reach, in events before the adventures of Master Chief. The game is packed with variety, from the interesting maps and worldspaces, to the improved gamemodes returning from past games such as Forge. The campaign    8.5/10 (Keep it, Replay it)

    The big finisher from Bungie, Halo Reach is a interesting step away from the adventures of Master chief, as the game takes place on the planet Reach, in events before the adventures of Master Chief. The game is packed with variety, from the interesting maps and worldspaces, to the improved gamemodes returning from past games such as Forge. The campaign introduces brand new characters, each with their own quirks and noticeable personalities, with enough variety in the campaign missions to satisfy ever type of shooter fan. The new abilities mechanic added is well done, offering the player with useful tools to help with mobility or approach a situation in a new manner. Firefight gives players a survival challenge to fight against increasingly difficult hordes of Covenant forces, and multiplayer is fairly similar to past games, with much needed improvements where it matters most.
    Some of the games biggest strengths would have to be its forge gamemode, armory, and campaign. forge in Reach is vastly improves then the clunky and temperamental system in Halo 3, with much more tools and assests provided to the player, allowing for more creativity as well as the ability to fine-tune and adjust each piece of the map you create. The armory now allows players to better customize their spartan, with a wide variety of armor pieces that the user can unlock as they rank up.
    There are however some flaws that are not forgivable to me though, which do harm the rating of a near perfect game. Friendly AI in the campaign can be insufferable, with higher difficulties usually resulting in invincible walking and talking bricks as the rest of Noble team, compared to the player who can be easily taken out by a grunt if they are not careful. Noble Team AI frequently would appear to bug out, as they would freeze up in place and not even attack enemies, to the point where i would have to melee them to get them to move up to the next objective at least twice a mission.
    In conclusion, I do highly recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of Halo or scifi FPS games, though I do recommend a pass on difficulties such as legendary due to the insufferable AI making the game more difficult then needed and borderline insufferable. Besides the flaws with the campaign, it is a solid conclusion to Bungie's work on such a beloved series. With the mostly free DLC on the XBox 360, It is definitely worth the current price.    … Expand
  64. ladygaga93
    Jul 3, 2017
    8
    It is very underestimated game. Why ? Because its not game like call of duty, or gears of war, god of war where popularity of these games based on that are a simple games that brings a lot of fun. This is quite different. It is like good movie, about life and about the cruelty of war, best music i have ever heard in games, dialogues between soldiers reminds from movies, very sad moments,It is very underestimated game. Why ? Because its not game like call of duty, or gears of war, god of war where popularity of these games based on that are a simple games that brings a lot of fun. This is quite different. It is like good movie, about life and about the cruelty of war, best music i have ever heard in games, dialogues between soldiers reminds from movies, very sad moments, and you dont surrounded by explosions and only good graphics but you are alone. You have to create your mind by your own. Just try this game, and you see what i would like to say but i cant . you have to watch it by your own. Masterpiece.… Expand
  65. Termin8ter
    Jun 25, 2017
    8
    Halo Reach is an excellent way for Bungie to close off the franchise that they created. Boasting a much more expanded upon Forge, much more fleshed out Firefight from ODST, massive and addictive multiplayer that is still pulsing proudly after all these years, a gripping and satisfying campaign that tells the prelude story before Combat Evolved begins, featuring a fresh new space combatHalo Reach is an excellent way for Bungie to close off the franchise that they created. Boasting a much more expanded upon Forge, much more fleshed out Firefight from ODST, massive and addictive multiplayer that is still pulsing proudly after all these years, a gripping and satisfying campaign that tells the prelude story before Combat Evolved begins, featuring a fresh new space combat level which was designed by Sage Merrill, the guy behind Crimson Skies on the Xbox. This game is so packed to the brim with content, it's amazing what Bungie has accomplished here. This game would get a legendary 10/10 score, if it were not for a few issues. First off, there is no Legendary ending. Why? Why break tradition if this is intended as a thank you to the fans? And to be honest, the character development wasn't that great. As the Noble Team started dying like flies, I found myself barely caring. And it was also a shame that Bungie didn't capitalize on the excellent new space combat controls by applying it to multiplayer, far improving the experience. Sadly, Bungie didn't want to annoy all the Halo fans by switching up the formula, because there are so many Halo fans, but I believe that taking that brave step would have been worth it. Overall, Halo Reach is a great game and a great way to end my favourite franchise. if you appreciate good games, pick up Halo Reach.… Expand
  66. Broyax
    Apr 16, 2017
    4
    Pas grand'chose de neuf ici à part les graphismes en progrès sensible et presque haut de gamme si l'on peut dire, c'est très surprenant pour un Halo d'ailleurs. Surtout que ça faisait longtemps... seul le tout premier Halo était impressionnant techniquement (à l'époque s'entend). Bref, fort joli donc mais au prix de nouveaux ralentissements, rendant parfois le jeu à peine jouable, lePas grand'chose de neuf ici à part les graphismes en progrès sensible et presque haut de gamme si l'on peut dire, c'est très surprenant pour un Halo d'ailleurs. Surtout que ça faisait longtemps... seul le tout premier Halo était impressionnant techniquement (à l'époque s'entend). Bref, fort joli donc mais au prix de nouveaux ralentissements, rendant parfois le jeu à peine jouable, le passage avec le char en atteste. Difficile de viser correctement dans ces conditions.

    La mise en scène demeure bien étudiée, sans se vautrer dans les scripts ridicules d'un COD, les batailles sont... très animées avec une IA redoutable (une façon polie de dire que c'est de temps en temps lourdingue). Et comme les autres Halo sur 360 (tradition Bungie DTC oblige), aucun succès ne sera débloqué en facile. Autres tics haleux : la limitation à deux armes seulement et l'obligation de "quitter et sauvegarder" dans le menu sous peine de se retrouver plusieurs niveaux en arrière lors de la reprise de la partie... Bungie n'a jamais rien compris au concept de sauvegarde automatique.

    Pour le reste, c'est du terrain connu, battu et archi-débattu, du pur Halo mais sans les longueurs du tout premier. Il est grand temps que ça s'arrête, non ? diantre ! ils en ont commis un quatrième ? non le sixième en fait !    … Expand
  67. 14lalo
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Inmersivo, divertido de jugar, tiene una campaña buenisima y un multijugador muy bueno también, de lo mejor para jugar solo, acompañado o en linea!!!!
  68. ivan_1810
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    Halo Reach es sin lugar a dudas una obra maestra, con una campaña e historia sólida que incluye algunos de los mejores momentos de toda la saga Halo (como aquella del final), a casi 7 años de su salida sigue manteniéndose vigente; el multijugador es un buen complemente tanto en línea como a pantalla dividida que sin duda añade aún más horas de diversión, la banda sonora destaca en momentosHalo Reach es sin lugar a dudas una obra maestra, con una campaña e historia sólida que incluye algunos de los mejores momentos de toda la saga Halo (como aquella del final), a casi 7 años de su salida sigue manteniéndose vigente; el multijugador es un buen complemente tanto en línea como a pantalla dividida que sin duda añade aún más horas de diversión, la banda sonora destaca en momentos específicos del juego y la jugabilidad aunque no varíe mucho de los demás Halo tiene el sello de calidad de la franquicia (de parte de bungie). Una de las mejores experiencias de la saga y una de las mejores del 360.… Expand
  69. Serge2262
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    This game has been out for longtime but it has not lost any of it's aw some factor with a thrilling campaign and multiple fast pace multi-player modes this is definitely bungies best halo game
  70. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Завершающая часть шедевральной серии от Банджи. Идеальный баланс, графика и мультиплеер. Один из лучших шутеров на консолях и одна из лучших игр всех времен. Жаль, что после не пошел один трэш
  71. TopPopFop
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    Right next to Halo 2, but not as good, is Reach, definitely my favourite when it comes to playing with friends in matchmaking and custom games, the amount of great times I've had with my friends, I just wish I could relive them. Halo 2 in my opinion was best with its campaign, soundtrack and gameplay, but Reach was best with its forge, custom games and matchmaking. Of course, Halo 5'sRight next to Halo 2, but not as good, is Reach, definitely my favourite when it comes to playing with friends in matchmaking and custom games, the amount of great times I've had with my friends, I just wish I could relive them. Halo 2 in my opinion was best with its campaign, soundtrack and gameplay, but Reach was best with its forge, custom games and matchmaking. Of course, Halo 5's forge is great, but before that was even out, Reach's was the best. But, it can't be a review without talking about its other major gamemodes, the campaign and firefight, the campaign in my opinion wasn't the best, not bad, but not good, firefight is pretty good, I enjoyed it, my friends did too. Overall, a great game, despite all the hate it got.… Expand
  72. GutairHeroGod
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    This is coming from an individual who has never played the original 3 halo games. In a way I consider this a good thing, as I hear many die hard Halo fans heavily criticize this game on the basis that it doesn't feel like the other 3 and it does not include Master Chief. I can say without a doubt that this is the greatest game I have ever played. The next word pretty much sums up myThis is coming from an individual who has never played the original 3 halo games. In a way I consider this a good thing, as I hear many die hard Halo fans heavily criticize this game on the basis that it doesn't feel like the other 3 and it does not include Master Chief. I can say without a doubt that this is the greatest game I have ever played. The next word pretty much sums up my teenage years of video-gaming: FORGE!
    Unlimited possibility, user made downloadable maps, map sharing, game-type creating, 16 player party hosting, I could go on for hours. The incredibly vast amount of memories I have playing this game is touched by no other and the fun this title has given me and my friends will always be remembered. Thank you Bungie    … Expand
  73. sgthombre
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    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.
  74. gamingisgreat
    Aug 21, 2016
    9
    Halo Reach is an incredible FPS,the best of all time in my opinion.

    The gameplay is incredible,with all the top quality AI,gunplay and level/map design that you are used to,plus the fact you can sprint,deploy a hologram,or use a jet pack spices up the game significantly. The graphics are amazing,and the framerate is solid aswell. Sound design and soundtrack are amazing. I will    Halo Reach is an incredible FPS,the best of all time in my opinion.

    The gameplay is incredible,with all the top quality AI,gunplay and level/map design that you are used to,plus the fact you can sprint,deploy a hologram,or use a jet pack spices up the game significantly.

    The graphics are amazing,and the framerate is solid aswell.

    Sound design and soundtrack are amazing.
    I will now breakdown the campaign and multiplayer.

    The campaign is great,with an immersive plot,great level design,an incredible variety of levels,ranging from straight up carnage to space combat.The game achieves so much with it's campaign alone to be worth playing,but there's even more than that.

    Online multiplayer is great,with loads of different ways to play.That being said,being able to team kill is irritating,as teammates can just shoot you to lower your health and let an enemy kill you so they can't be kicked,but if you kill them after that,you get kicked.Really unfair.But if you play with the right group,it's incredible.

    Firefight returns from ODST,and is just as good as it was there.Not much more to say.

    Forge returns and is better than ever,allowing you to create your own multiplayer maps.I have played some great ones over the years with my friends.

    Custom Games lets you play these maps or create a game variant to work on a map compatible with that base game type i.e. Invasion does not work on all maps.

    Apart from the slight flaws in multiplayer,Halo Reach is a perfect game,and if you haven't played it,GET IT NOW!    … Expand
  75. missael
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    Este es para mi el mejor juego exclusivo de la Xbox 360, las ejecuciones fue un gran agregado, la historia es la mejor de la saga, un excelente doblaje, dificil como el carajo y un final excelente, Bungie cerro su saga con broche de oro.
  76. Spooniix
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    Halo: Reach is in my opinon the single greatest fps game of all time. This is coming from a guy who has spent many hours in multiplayer and singleplayer in every halo game to date. I find myself coming back to this game all the time even setting up my old 360 just to play it. My personal favourite game. It'll still be worth buying in 50 years. (Unless they remaster it, get that instead.)
  77. porqueeuquis
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    probably the best game I've ever played! gameplay is amazing, awesome story, huge multiplayer, i bit hard in Legendary but still my TOP 1 game! Best of all Halo's for sure
  78. BigBoss111
    May 21, 2016
    10
    Best game in all time!!!Best game in all time!!!
    Best game in all time!!!
    Best game in all time!!!Best game in all time!!!
    Best game in all tiBest game in all time!!!me!!!
  79. gameguardian21
    Feb 22, 2016
    10
    Halo reach is a unexpected surprise. It is entertaining story, multiplayer, and everything else wise. The story is about a group of Spartans who are trying to defend the planet reach at its darkest hour. The story is well acted, with characters being able to be liked. You are your own Spartan named noble six, who you can customize, which is cool. The multiplayer is fun, with a games fromHalo reach is a unexpected surprise. It is entertaining story, multiplayer, and everything else wise. The story is about a group of Spartans who are trying to defend the planet reach at its darkest hour. The story is well acted, with characters being able to be liked. You are your own Spartan named noble six, who you can customize, which is cool. The multiplayer is fun, with a games from multiplayer still satisfy, with new game modes with it. Firefight is way better in reach than it was in odst. The graphics are great for a Xbox 360 game, with detail being great as ever. This is one game any halo fan should play.… Expand
  80. djpushplay
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    Great game , played on xbox one backwards compatablitiy had more fun with this game then i did with Halo 5 guardians !!! I love all the weapons, gadgets, and vehicles.. It's a must play
  81. SpartaReach
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    This is the best game. The most touching, interesting, attractive and diverse. A lot of weapons, the death of our, interesting characters and a quality story. This is my favorite game. There is no master chief, noble six but just wow. Beautiful graphics, weapons, textures, characters. And each is well made. Each mission is not like the others. Here and flying ships in space and on theThis is the best game. The most touching, interesting, attractive and diverse. A lot of weapons, the death of our, interesting characters and a quality story. This is my favorite game. There is no master chief, noble six but just wow. Beautiful graphics, weapons, textures, characters. And each is well made. Each mission is not like the others. Here and flying ships in space and on the planet and defense and intelligence areas and protection of artificial intelligence. Multiplayer highly advanced and interesting. And as a result all ended with the best ending in video game history. This is better than gta 5 and every other halo.
    Это самая лучшая игра. Самая трогательная, интересная, привлекательная и разнообразная. Много оружия, смерти наших, интересные персонажи и качественный сюжет. Это моя самая любимая игра. Здесь нет master chief, но ноубл шесть просто вау. Красивая графика, оружие, текстуры персонажей. И каждого хорошо сделали. Каждая миссия не похожа на другие. Здесь и полёты на кораблях в космосе и на планете и разведка и оборона местности и защита искусственного интеллекта. Мультиплеер сильно продвинут и интересен. И в результате всё завершалось лучшим концом в истории видеоигр. Это лучше gta 5 и всех прочих хало.    … Expand
  82. owenw218
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Best Halo since Halo 2. This game is so much fun, it's well balanced and is, in my opinion the pinnacle of Bungie Halo in every way. It's amazing, if you haven't played it and own a 360, get this game. It has great split screen multiplayer, something Halo 5 doesn't offer, and the amount of unlocks you can obtain over the course of playing will keep you coming back. This game is amazing,Best Halo since Halo 2. This game is so much fun, it's well balanced and is, in my opinion the pinnacle of Bungie Halo in every way. It's amazing, if you haven't played it and own a 360, get this game. It has great split screen multiplayer, something Halo 5 doesn't offer, and the amount of unlocks you can obtain over the course of playing will keep you coming back. This game is amazing, seriously get it if you have an xbox 360.… Expand
  83. SDS_IV
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    Without just absolutely oozing all over the place during this review.... Ya know what that's impossible. This game is amazing. It's BEYOND amazing. This was the best title in the Halo franchise. I miss this game really bad and hope that they remaster it at some point as I was really disappointed it was skipped over during the Master Chiefs collection. This game not only deserved to be onWithout just absolutely oozing all over the place during this review.... Ya know what that's impossible. This game is amazing. It's BEYOND amazing. This was the best title in the Halo franchise. I miss this game really bad and hope that they remaster it at some point as I was really disappointed it was skipped over during the Master Chiefs collection. This game not only deserved to be on there it might even deserve its on dedicated remake.

    If you gave this game negative reviews you have no idea what makes competitive matchmaking multiplayer good in an FPS. This is the epitome of first person shooters. I hold this game to a higher standard than Halo II and my personal favorite CoD title Word at War.

    If you haven't played Reach please for the love of god try to give it a shot of the servers are still up.    … Expand
  84. Noble_5
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Best Halo game ever made! (Even 5 years laters and after the release of Halo 5)

    - Legendary story
    - Halo quality gameplay
    - Beatiful graphics and animations
    - Robust Mutiplayer options and modes
    - First chance to fully customize your Spartan
  85. TheMasiMan1
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Halo: Reach is a prequel to the Halo series and a farewell from Bungie. Bungie sends off the Halo series with improved graphics, more customability than eve and the firefight mode, witch was added from Halo 3: ODST. The multiplayer is improved once again with a huge stockpile of gamemodes and maps to play. Halo: Reach is by far, the best Halo game. You should buy it, even if you arent aHalo: Reach is a prequel to the Halo series and a farewell from Bungie. Bungie sends off the Halo series with improved graphics, more customability than eve and the firefight mode, witch was added from Halo 3: ODST. The multiplayer is improved once again with a huge stockpile of gamemodes and maps to play. Halo: Reach is by far, the best Halo game. You should buy it, even if you arent a fan of the series.… Expand
  86. anonymity
    Nov 5, 2015
    8
    Fun game, but some things get lost in the "modernisation" of the halo formula. If you love Halo its worth your time. Space combat.......yes space combat.
  87. harryjc
    Oct 31, 2015
    7
    Out of all the Halo games I've played I found this to be the weakest. But it's not a bad game whatsoever. I just found the story underwhelming. It lacked a sense of mystery and discovery, which the first Halo actually had. Halo Reach was rather mundane. The combat was excellent, as in all Halo games, but I didn't really have much fun with this. There was something lacking that I can'tOut of all the Halo games I've played I found this to be the weakest. But it's not a bad game whatsoever. I just found the story underwhelming. It lacked a sense of mystery and discovery, which the first Halo actually had. Halo Reach was rather mundane. The combat was excellent, as in all Halo games, but I didn't really have much fun with this. There was something lacking that I can't quite put my finger on. Perhaps having a game without Master Chief broke the narrative I was used to.

    At any rate, this game is worth a look, especially if you're a Halo fan.    … Expand
  88. cish
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    Was expecting more from this game. The lore that surrounded reach in previous games made me super excited to play this but the story was rather uneventful. The recoil was overdone but was a good idea.
  89. garland_spqr
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    This is how you do a campaign in a shooter game. It was a thrilling and dramatic experience of battle, companionship and loss.
    Also I was never sure how the story would unfold, if they would succeed in battle or not, which kept me very engaged. This was, apart from Half-Life 2 the best shooter campaign I every played.
    Also the music and graphics were stellar. Giving this game a 10 would    This is how you do a campaign in a shooter game. It was a thrilling and dramatic experience of battle, companionship and loss.
    Also I was never sure how the story would unfold, if they would succeed in battle or not, which kept me very engaged. This was, apart from Half-Life 2 the best shooter campaign I every played.
    Also the music and graphics were stellar.
    Giving this game a 10 would not be wrong, but a 9 is fine also.    … Expand
  90. TheBlazingTruth
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    This game is great. The ability to create and be your own spartan is one of the best things to happen to the franchise. Campaign wise, the game has an amazing story and great graphics for its time on the 360. One of my favorite games of all time. The multiplayer as well was amazing, especially the living dead mode. Well made, and fun to play. Remember Reach.
  91. DurzoBlint
    May 25, 2015
    8
    Halo: Reach is a respectable effort for a developer weary with the franchise. Its only weakness is that the lore it has chosen to tie itself into limits the creativity that could've come from any new or innovative ideas. Wholly competent otherwise.
  92. Epik_Ninnja
    May 23, 2015
    9
    Halo Reach breaks away from Master Chief and follows a team of Spartans that are ordered to protect the planet Reach against the Covenenant. You can play the campaign alone or co-op online. Then there’s matchmaking which includes a wealth of modes (one in which you can play as an Elite). You can choose which ability you want before respawning; a jetpack, a deployable shield, etc., whichHalo Reach breaks away from Master Chief and follows a team of Spartans that are ordered to protect the planet Reach against the Covenenant. You can play the campaign alone or co-op online. Then there’s matchmaking which includes a wealth of modes (one in which you can play as an Elite). You can choose which ability you want before respawning; a jetpack, a deployable shield, etc., which is new to Reach and improves every game mode. On top of this there’s a firefight mode that you can either play as a survival mode with limited everything or unlimited ammo with powerful weapons and 20 minutes to score big. There’s also a map-maker (forge) mode and theater mode. Your custom Spartan carries over all three modes, which you can buy new armor for with money you gain from playing (and from the addictive daily challenges). This game exceeds all previous Halos, in my opinon, and should be experienced by any shooter fan with an Xbox 360. I give it an 8.7.… Expand
  93. Le__Xenomorph
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely spectacular. The campaign and multiplayer are great with the campaign having a pretty solid story. Kept me interested throughout. Definitely, the funnest aspect of this game is the firefight mode where you kill wave after wave of the covenant (especially fun with friends). In my opinion, this is the example of a perfect Halo game but still has a different atmosphereThis game is absolutely spectacular. The campaign and multiplayer are great with the campaign having a pretty solid story. Kept me interested throughout. Definitely, the funnest aspect of this game is the firefight mode where you kill wave after wave of the covenant (especially fun with friends). In my opinion, this is the example of a perfect Halo game but still has a different atmosphere from Halo 1, 2, and 3. Unfortunately, though, this is Bungie's last Halo game. 10/10 (Masterpiece)… Expand
  94. Nicksell19
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    Halo reach is bungie's last halo game, and I'm here to tell you it was a damn good last run, and without a doubt my favorite of the halo titles. In this game you get a full fledged campaign with a great story and tons of action to sink your teeth into, a horde mode labeled as firefight where you can customize a battle against AI enemys in waves rounds and sets, a multiplayer that I feel isHalo reach is bungie's last halo game, and I'm here to tell you it was a damn good last run, and without a doubt my favorite of the halo titles. In this game you get a full fledged campaign with a great story and tons of action to sink your teeth into, a horde mode labeled as firefight where you can customize a battle against AI enemys in waves rounds and sets, a multiplayer that I feel is truly halo's best yet, with tons of game modes, playlists, stat tracking and all around good time. I simply have a hard time expressing just how much I enjoyed halo reach, it's one of the few games I stuck with for 3-4 years after release, and one of the only games I bothered to master and beat on the hardest campaign difficulty. Overall, anyfan of the halo series should pick this up, and even if you've never played a halo game before, this is a masterpiece that will hopefully impress you, the game mechanics are fine tuned, the story is great, the music is top notch and I had a ton of fun with this… Expand
  95. oDjento
    Jan 4, 2015
    9
    Easily my favourite Halo. Best story that really shows how helpless the humans were fighting fo reach. Best customisation, along with best multiplayer. Maps were also for the most part good, even though most were just taken from campaign, but they worked well. Awesome new game modes (invasion). Cool graphics update that make it feel a little more realistic than 3 and less super spaceyEasily my favourite Halo. Best story that really shows how helpless the humans were fighting fo reach. Best customisation, along with best multiplayer. Maps were also for the most part good, even though most were just taken from campaign, but they worked well. Awesome new game modes (invasion). Cool graphics update that make it feel a little more realistic than 3 and less super spacey (stuff looks a little grittier). Ace diversity in missions - even fly spaceships finally!!! - and awesome ending to the game. Firefight improved to be customisable to however you please which is ace, forge mode upgraded to 11 with awesome addition of forge world and new tools, and game modes being super customisable too. Also, tons and tons of different playlist to pick from! And those who complain about the ranking system just don't know how to have fun in games, it works great.… Expand
  96. AmericanGinger
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest Xbox 360 games ever. The campaign is great. The multiplayer is plenty fun, but is a little unbalanced with armor abilities like Armor Lock and Jet Pack. It is great for people who have never played Halo before, and still is pro-friendly, although it makes veteran Halo players adjust. Custom games are more fun than ever before, and the creative freedom Forge modeOne of the greatest Xbox 360 games ever. The campaign is great. The multiplayer is plenty fun, but is a little unbalanced with armor abilities like Armor Lock and Jet Pack. It is great for people who have never played Halo before, and still is pro-friendly, although it makes veteran Halo players adjust. Custom games are more fun than ever before, and the creative freedom Forge mode brings to Halo truly is amazing and will increase the game's longevity significantly. This game will take hours upon hours of your time. A must buy for anyone.… Expand
  97. AGK
    Dec 22, 2014
    8
    A very great game with heaps of content and it makes the halo story make sense so it all evens out in the end. There is just SO much to do on this amazing game! it basically combines all the other halo's content and makes it into one and it's awesome! if only bungie stayed with making halo games.
  98. flametail23
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    THIS IS MY FAVOURITE HALO GAME OF THEM ALL. The story is a prequel to Halo 1,2 and 3 based around a squad of Spartans. You are Nobel six the newest recruit and you must help your squad kill some aliens.
    Along the way you will lose people and they have very emotional deaths.
    Verdict: One of the very best shooters on the market with great multiplayer maps,modes and CO-OP 10/10 Would    THIS IS MY FAVOURITE HALO GAME OF THEM ALL. The story is a prequel to Halo 1,2 and 3 based around a squad of Spartans. You are Nobel six the newest recruit and you must help your squad kill some aliens.
    Along the way you will lose people and they have very emotional deaths.

    Verdict:
    One of the very best shooters on the market with great multiplayer maps,modes and CO-OP
    10/10 Would bang more times then I have.    … Expand
  99. callumjsouth
    Dec 6, 2014
    8
    Reach is enjoyable in many ways, be it the freshly presented campaign or the online multiplayer that is saturated with numerous game modes to satisfy any taste. Reach is extensively enjoyable whilst remaining enriching and rewarding.
  100. SiAScORCH
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    If the story mode was a bit longer and it wasn't an issue of people lagging at times then I would give the game a 10. This was actually my first Halo game I played and was turned onto it by a friend. Once I started to play the game I tried other games and I didn't find them as good as this one. I played online for quite awhile before getting bored because a lot of my friends were leavingIf the story mode was a bit longer and it wasn't an issue of people lagging at times then I would give the game a 10. This was actually my first Halo game I played and was turned onto it by a friend. Once I started to play the game I tried other games and I didn't find them as good as this one. I played online for quite awhile before getting bored because a lot of my friends were leaving for other games so I couldn't find other people I enjoyed playing with. I personally played Team Swat mainly, but would play other games in order to do the challenges for points. With that being said I found Team Swat to be the most enjoyable because everybody uses the same gun, no cloaking and all the other stuff found in the other game modes. The other game modes that I enjoyed playing was in the Open World Zombie part, which I also found to be quite enjoyable. I'd likely still be playing today if it weren't for my friends leaving for other games. You play to acquire points to update your character which unlocks some neat upgrades to purchase with XP. After awhile they unlocked the ranks and you leveled past what it was capped off which then it was a race to get as high as you could. I enjoyed the game and I'm sure if you like FPS then you will as well. So it's a game you should definitely try.… Expand
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#6 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#1 Most Discussed 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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