Halo: Reach

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  1. roguejetpack
    Aug 8, 2011
    10
    A perfect way to end the series. Campaign: I enjoy playing as noble 6, accompanied by the rest of noble team. Space mission was epic! Even though it was short, they ended it in a way to remember. I think it was the most easy to understand story in the series. Multiplayer: Lots of new features since halo 3, like the new voting system. Many new creative gametypes like headhunter, stockpile,A perfect way to end the series. Campaign: I enjoy playing as noble 6, accompanied by the rest of noble team. Space mission was epic! Even though it was short, they ended it in a way to remember. I think it was the most easy to understand story in the series. Multiplayer: Lots of new features since halo 3, like the new voting system. Many new creative gametypes like headhunter, stockpile, and the big one, invasion. All new creative maps, such as Spire and Boneyard can really give a satisfying touch. FireFight: They have greatly inhanced this mode since halo 3:odst. There are much more customizable options, like the ability to change the enemies during a wave, or mess around how strong you are in battle. Forge: You can now build forge maps in the new giant map called forge world. You change the way the pieces interact with the environment. Bungie has all ready made some forge maps for you to play in like the remake of Blood Gulch and other remakes, and new ones like The Cage. Now it is much easier to build big maps. In conclusion, this game has barely any flaws, and it is worth every penny you spend it one… Expand
  2. Japster
    Aug 5, 2011
    9
    Halo: Reach has proved that it is one of the Xbox 360's most prized exclusives. As Bungie's final entry in the Halo franchise, it is quite clear they were in for one last hurrah. It showcased a brand new engine, built from the ground up, which makes Halo 3 look like a game from the last generation, even though both games are exclusive to the same system. In terms of visuals, Reach is aHalo: Reach has proved that it is one of the Xbox 360's most prized exclusives. As Bungie's final entry in the Halo franchise, it is quite clear they were in for one last hurrah. It showcased a brand new engine, built from the ground up, which makes Halo 3 look like a game from the last generation, even though both games are exclusive to the same system. In terms of visuals, Reach is a beautiful game. Textures have been vastly improved, along with exceptional lighting and shading. The amount of detail is impeccable, each location is unique in it's design and colour palette. However, one of the must important features of the engine, is the inclusion of motion blur, which allows for a much more cinematic experience. This also masks the fact that Reach only runs at thirty frames per second. The game does show case a high level of graphical fidelity, and this does cause the frame rate to drop when things get busy on screen, however, this is a minor annoyance considering it runs smoothly most of the time. In terms of gameplay, it's what you expect from the Halo franchise. Level design makes the most of it's sandbox style of approach. Yes, there are a few linear sequences throughout the campaign. The campaign is not overly scripted like other shooters,(Call Of Duty, I'm looking at you) but it combines the two for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The weapons remain the same, but have been refined and modified to provide a more thrilling shooting experience. Old favourites have returned, such as my best friend, the UNSC assault rife. The DMR also returns, but instead of a three shot burst, it's been dialed down to firing one shot at a time. You will encounter subtle changes across the board, but the weapons will retain essentially the same function from previous Halo games. If I have to gripe, I found myself retaining UNSC weapons throughout the campaign, the covenant weapons, in my opinion, don't offer the same level of satisfaction with the exception of explosive weapons such as the Brute shot and Plasma Launcher. Then we come to assassination kills, which allows the player to perform a brutal melee attack upon an unsuspecting enemy. This contributes to the overall cinematic experience.Suit abilities have been more streamlined and apparent, with the inclusion of abilities, such as sprint, armour lock, drop shield, active camo, evade and hologram. This allows the player to tailor a unique experience that suits any gameplay style.

    The AI has also been given a major overhaul, Grunts make their return, serving the purpose of being the games cannon fodder once again. Grunts will often resort to run-and-gun tactics, and not utilize the dynamic AI showcased in other enemies such as Zealots and Brutes,(Yes, Brutes actually use their brains in this title). These enemies will work together, and sometimes flank you rather than take a head on approach. The drastically improved AI will bring a new level of challenge to the players, and players will benefit greatly from incorporating a tactical approach rather than going in with all guns blazing.

    Personally, I found the Reach campaign the most enjoyable in the Halo franchise on the current generation of the Xbox 360. It is a thrilling experience from start to finish, boasting a simple, yet well-written story throughout. The story does indeed pull on some emotional chords, which is rare in action titles.Players unfamiliar with Halo lore will have no problems being immersed in a campaign that spans from eight to ten hours depending on your difficulty. The campaign offers four difficulty levels encouraging multiple playthroughs, adding to it's replay value. Halo: Reach is truly an amazing title, and is one of 2010's best shooters, if not the best Halo game to date.

    Watch this space for my opinion on multiplayer and the revamped Firefight mode, and yes, it doesn't disappoint,.    … Expand
  3. williamwiggles
    Aug 2, 2011
    8
    The Halo franchise has astounded Xbox players everywhere. Halo Reach isn't necessarily a let down, but it could've been better. Halo Reach brings out a new feel of gameplay. It brings armor equipment, Forge World, commendations, and other great things. The campaign is okay - commendations make it easier so you can have side of objectives while playing. New Easter eggs make the game have aThe Halo franchise has astounded Xbox players everywhere. Halo Reach isn't necessarily a let down, but it could've been better. Halo Reach brings out a new feel of gameplay. It brings armor equipment, Forge World, commendations, and other great things. The campaign is okay - commendations make it easier so you can have side of objectives while playing. New Easter eggs make the game have a sense of extra exploration in the player. Firefight is now really blooming and is full of fun, now with playlists for online and a variety of game modes to try. Multiplayer - this is where all that Halo magic was lost. The fun playlists - gone or revamped in to more boring things. Rumble Pit, for instance, used to be full of fun things. Now all it is is slayer. Living Dead - while yes, its now permanent, no more other fun, variety full game modes. The maps from Halo 3.... gone. They were really fun, but now they're gone. No more Foundry. No more Sandbox. No more any of that crap. Sigh... if you want another similar story from a game that struck the Xbox Live nation to a game that everybody just says "Ehhh...", check out Modern Warfare 2 to Black Ops.… Expand
  4. J_Khan
    Jul 26, 2011
    9
    Reach is one of the best first person shooters out there. Although many of you may not understand the story line of the game because although its a prequel it still kind of expects you to have played the other games first. Many of you may also say the story doesn't step up to the plate of halo combat evolved but it is the best single player campaign since the first halo not because itsReach is one of the best first person shooters out there. Although many of you may not understand the story line of the game because although its a prequel it still kind of expects you to have played the other games first. Many of you may also say the story doesn't step up to the plate of halo combat evolved but it is the best single player campaign since the first halo not because its story is great but because there is so much variety. In one level you may be sneaking around on farmlands sniping down elites but in the next level you could be flying around on a gunship in a massive urban environment in the middle of an all out war. This game definetly has the most variety of any halo campaign even though its story may not be up to par of halo combat evolved, but that's why I gave it a 9 not a 10.
    The multiplayer in this game also has an amazing amount of variety from up to a 4 player co-op Campaign (online 4 player, local 2 player), firefight, 4 player split screen, matchmaking, and not to mention its improved forge mode where almost any map from past halo games or completely new maps can be easily created or recreated. The improved forge mode also allows players to adjust current maps to their liking. But there are still some flaws that I'd like to see fixed about forge such as completely changing the colours (that's not bad grammar I'm just Canadian) of the building blocks instead of just changing what team it should belong to (red or blue). The game also has new features (which were inspired by COD MW) such as the equipment feature which allows you to have the ability either to sprint, jetpack, bubble shield, armour lock...etc. This feature adds a whole new strategy to the game as you can only carry one equipment at a time so you must choose between classes before the beginning of a match. It's a welcome addition to the gameplay but its obviously inspired by Call of Duty. Also inspired by Call of duty is its massively lengthy leveling up. It can take days to rank up once you get into the higher ranks and once you get to the extremely high ranks it can feel like forever to get to the next one. But with each new rank comes new armour which give you a slight satisfaction for wasting so much time trying to rank up. On to presentation, overall the graphics in this game are mediocre not the best graphics out there but there not terrible. The music as always is perfect for the game but I have to admit I do miss that famous sound of the quire singing. The voice acting is well done but kind of dull due to the storyline and the characters are kind of forgettable (again due to the storyline). At the end of the day Halo Reach may not have the best storyline or the perfect map creator or the best ranking up system but it does have one of the most fun gameplays out there with a lot of things to do so you're not gonna get bored quickly. Halo is about fun and variety which this game delivers that's why I'm giving it a 9/10.    … Expand
  5. jcop678
    Jul 25, 2011
    10
    This an amazing game I love it! if you owned any game in the halo series you will love this. The forge mode is really fun and enjoyable the fact you can create your own game types to go along with the maps just makes user created content that more fun to use and or play around with. The graphics are awesome they are perfect for the setting of this amazing game. Firefight is really fun andThis an amazing game I love it! if you owned any game in the halo series you will love this. The forge mode is really fun and enjoyable the fact you can create your own game types to go along with the maps just makes user created content that more fun to use and or play around with. The graphics are awesome they are perfect for the setting of this amazing game. Firefight is really fun and now the fact you can edit the firefight setting makes the experience more fun. the multiplayer is just addicting the gamemodes are fun and since bungie puts out a new gametype every month makes the online experience alot longer and more fun. The story is just awesome no complaints overall a great game buy this as soon as you get the chance!… Expand
  6. GlitchyFlame
    Jul 19, 2011
    10
    Halo Reach, possibly one of the greatest games of all time. It is full of amazing content including, Firefight, Forge 2.0, Matchmaking, Theater mode, and an amazing campain that lasts over 10 hours depending on what difficulty your on. This is worth every penny of it's purchase price, buy it now! :D
  7. coolinb123
    Jul 19, 2011
    8
    To say i never played the first halo yet this comes good to halo 2 and 3 yet i miss the old armor type from the first 3 halo's Reach does a good job in creativity with the guns but not enough use fullness in forge and a wide amount of game types that are pretty similar yet when a COD rates this their gotta dislike it due to the fact that the COD series ruined the history of gaming. ThisTo say i never played the first halo yet this comes good to halo 2 and 3 yet i miss the old armor type from the first 3 halo's Reach does a good job in creativity with the guns but not enough use fullness in forge and a wide amount of game types that are pretty similar yet when a COD rates this their gotta dislike it due to the fact that the COD series ruined the history of gaming. This game was a bit of a money grab since odst failed but they provived us with a good campaign not the greatest, but it delivers, and since 343 industries is taking over halo has lost its luster. Halo Reach lacks a few features halo 3 had that i wished were put to it. but were not if 343 updates us with a free download for having pelicans or a better falcon for a squad and not just gunners and things like that i wish they did but all in all heres my ratings
    grapichs who cares i dont rate that, games arent rated on grahics cause o well
    story 8.3
    Gameplay 9
    Fun 8.7
    Creativity 10
    lasting game play 6.8
    upgradability 7    … Expand
  8. Revanchistexile
    Jul 19, 2011
    9
    Best Halo game by far. If you are a fan of the Halo series or first person shooters in general this is a must have. Everything is here, great campaign, firefight is addicting, and some of the most balanced multiplayer action around today.
  9. giorgosmcg
    Jul 18, 2011
    9
    An excellent game with a awesome story,strong characters and superb graphics. In my opinion, it brought many innovative things to the series like the armor abilities and space fights. The multiplayer part is as awesome as it is in previous game but with a few more adjustments. I recommend this to anyone who has a xbox 360 console.
  10. ImUnavailable
    Jul 17, 2011
    9
    The prequel to Halo: Combat Evolved takes the best elements of previous Halo titles and incorporates them into the most satisfying game in the series. Reach is a much more character focused game, with the NPC members of Noble Team all given personalities, a nice break from the bland Master Chief. However, these personalities are two dimensional and little time is given to develop them. TheThe prequel to Halo: Combat Evolved takes the best elements of previous Halo titles and incorporates them into the most satisfying game in the series. Reach is a much more character focused game, with the NPC members of Noble Team all given personalities, a nice break from the bland Master Chief. However, these personalities are two dimensional and little time is given to develop them. The story, though relatively weak, has a much greater presence in the game and shapes the planet of Reach. Where this game truly shines is in its multiplayer. The new loadouts and abilities effectively shake up a combat system which was getting stale. Maps are well designed and heavy community support comes in the form of challenges and player-made levels. Forge has been improved and has almost limitless potential for creative level design. The game also features an unparalleled theater mode, making this a game that has much more to offer than just gameplay.… Expand
  11. Watermelon789
    Jul 16, 2011
    9
    Too sad Bungie isn't going to do more Halo games, this is the last games of the,. Anyway. To start with , Reach is better , improved, and awesome. the gameplay can be compared with CoD ( some buttons) , the graphics are real, detailed something it need it, because the human faces in Halo 3 looked too horrendous for a next generation game . The covenants forces are deathly and has darkerToo sad Bungie isn't going to do more Halo games, this is the last games of the,. Anyway. To start with , Reach is better , improved, and awesome. the gameplay can be compared with CoD ( some buttons) , the graphics are real, detailed something it need it, because the human faces in Halo 3 looked too horrendous for a next generation game . The covenants forces are deathly and has darker humor in it even the annoying Grunts. The multiplayer, is fine, it plays great and better than ever. The story, is what you expect, no happy ending like with all the previous entries, this is what halo meant to be . Long live Halo and Bungie, it left a mark .… Expand
  12. ijy101
    Jul 10, 2011
    10
    For halo fans and non halo fans alike this game is very good and should be played by all. The campaign is very good if very short with a good story and enough different combat options and varied missions to keep you interested. The multiplayer is excellent with all of the pizzazz of the previous halo games with one great addition, WORKING PHYSICS which I think makes it better. The onlyFor halo fans and non halo fans alike this game is very good and should be played by all. The campaign is very good if very short with a good story and enough different combat options and varied missions to keep you interested. The multiplayer is excellent with all of the pizzazz of the previous halo games with one great addition, WORKING PHYSICS which I think makes it better. The only problem is that the campaign is too short and doesn't live up to a lot of promise it shows throughout the campaign.… Expand
  13. DMuhny
    Jul 10, 2011
    9
    Great game in a great series. I was never really a big Halo fan, but this game seems to be the best shooter out there for me right now. COD seems to have a ton of hackers/glitchers/modders etc. as well as childish players. Don't get me wrong, Halo has them too, but with the modes I play (Arena, MLG, Swat), I don't see too many. Also, I think Halo takes a bit more skill than COD. With allGreat game in a great series. I was never really a big Halo fan, but this game seems to be the best shooter out there for me right now. COD seems to have a ton of hackers/glitchers/modders etc. as well as childish players. Don't get me wrong, Halo has them too, but with the modes I play (Arena, MLG, Swat), I don't see too many. Also, I think Halo takes a bit more skill than COD. With all your killstreak awards, you are just asking for players to camp, and camp they do. Most people think that's the "cool" way to play shooters now. So, I rate Halo: Reach a 9, simply for beating COD and satisfying the need for a good shooter.… Expand
  14. EastonReviews
    Jul 7, 2011
    9
    I'm surprised. Halo: Wars or Halo 3: ODST may not have grabbed you well like Halo: 3 did, but perhaps THIS will. With excellent performances and graphics, you be asking your Mommy all the way home to buy eight copies. It's addicting and the Multiplayer Online should never fail you, unless your Xbox has series issues, that is.
  15. Gregorio9
    Jul 3, 2011
    9
    Halo: Reach is a great game, it has an epic campaign, perfect multiplayer, and good graphic. It is a very funny game, you will play this for months and months. Simply,the king of FPS.
  16. milato343
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
    the game improves so much on technology its unbelivable this is the pinnacle of halo games. Everything in the game is intense the enimies look insanely intimaditing and the A.I is so much smarter , they think and they act upon your actions. I thought halo 3 was great but wow this game complelty blow that game out of the water. In fact i cant think of any game on the PS3 console or even thethe game improves so much on technology its unbelivable this is the pinnacle of halo games. Everything in the game is intense the enimies look insanely intimaditing and the A.I is so much smarter , they think and they act upon your actions. I thought halo 3 was great but wow this game complelty blow that game out of the water. In fact i cant think of any game on the PS3 console or even the nitendo console that truly stands against this game. this game has so much in its truly amazing.
    the thing i really wanted most out of this game was for the campaign to keep going longer than 11 levels that would have been fantastic but other wise bungie did a great job.    … Expand
  17. bighead6000
    Jul 2, 2011
    9
    This game is a great game. The multiplayer offers new things, along with the firefight mode. The only thing that I think is OK is the campaign. This game would be a good first game if you are new to Xbox.
  18. DWlubu1998
    Jun 28, 2011
    4
    This game is all hype and no delivery, story is dumb and short multyplayer is boring after 2 days, and graphics could have been better. I think the reviewers were payed off because this NOOOOO 10 out of 10
  19. Chronus007
    Jun 17, 2011
    9
    A major improvement from the abysmal Halo ODST. The campaign is back to the Good'ol menu mission selection. What's more is MP is on the same disk to the alright SP campaign. Forge is much better with the ability to merge objects and move objects very little (Good for those who like precise maps). The multiplayer maps are a blast. Forge World is best with a friend if you have the communityA major improvement from the abysmal Halo ODST. The campaign is back to the Good'ol menu mission selection. What's more is MP is on the same disk to the alright SP campaign. Forge is much better with the ability to merge objects and move objects very little (Good for those who like precise maps). The multiplayer maps are a blast. Forge World is best with a friend if you have the community created HORSE maps in which the aim is to beat your opponent to complete an objective, whether it be cross a small platform on a mongoose or fly through the air and hope to land on the platform. The let downs are the campaign missions which to be frank are mainly at their best firefights where one side exchanges fire with another. Sure firefight is back but to me it's just the same as last time with a few armour abilities like Sprint or Jet Pack. The main new feature that stood out for me was the levelling system which took place in SP and MP where the aim is to get credits for anything like kill an enemy or finish a level. With these newly acquired credits, armour can be bought to customize your Spartan. Overall a game I often play but it has it's let downs.… Expand
  20. shane_kirby
    Jun 16, 2011
    5
    Fof the record this is the first Halo game I've played. I chase the game because it is a prequel to Halo series. The game play is excellent aside from the fact it mimics call of duty : modern warfare etc. Its actually uncanny how similar the games feel (aside from the fact one is science fiction, the other is based on present ). What I Hated about the game and almost every damn (largeFof the record this is the first Halo game I've played. I chase the game because it is a prequel to Halo series. The game play is excellent aside from the fact it mimics call of duty : modern warfare etc. Its actually uncanny how similar the games feel (aside from the fact one is science fiction, the other is based on present ). What I Hated about the game and almost every damn (large budget) first person shooter is how the story line is non existent. You are just given one command after the next (check point to check point). I've played around 5 hours of the game and have no clue as to the purpose behind anything my character does. At least in call of duty they gave a small cut scene at the start to tell you why your character is doing what they do. Fist party video gaming is going to **** The companies are too greedy and don't want to take chances anymore. There is no originality in games any more. Most big budget games are sequels and use the same gaming engines to make a large line of games... Its all done for profit and not passion.… Expand
  21. MrMayge
    Jun 13, 2011
    9
    First and foremost, let me say that this review is based on how good the game is, not how annoying the hype was built around it (which wan't that annoying).
    Halo revolutionized the first-person shooter genre (especially on consoles), and the series continues to add new and interesting mechanics to the game.
    The campaign is great, with characters you actually care about, incredibly smart    First and foremost, let me say that this review is based on how good the game is, not how annoying the hype was built around it (which wan't that annoying).
    Halo revolutionized the first-person shooter genre (especially on consoles), and the series continues to add new and interesting mechanics to the game.
    The campaign is great, with characters you actually care about, incredibly smart (enemy) AI, and a mission or two that make you say, "I just did WHAT?!", Call of Duty style.
    The true gem in the game, like many first-person shooters, is the multiplayer. New game modes like Invasion shake things up, with one team attacking control points and the other defending, while the game modes we all loved from the past games are back, like grifball.
    The Forge is back, and better than ever. It's easier to use, and the game comes pre-loaded with the map Forge World, which has several relatively empty places to build from scratch. People, including me, like to complain about a lot of little things in this game, which prevented it from getting a perfect 10. Some of the ones I agree with: "The magnum still sucks!", and "What the hell are skirmishers?!"
    All together, Reach is a great game with an incredible (and incredibly customizable) multiplayer experience, and it makes you wonder where the gaming industry would be if Reach didn't fall.    … Expand
  22. greekaussie
    Jun 13, 2011
    9
    im sick of all this "cod fanboy and halo fanboy" crap going around on the internet, the point being a good game is just a good game regardless what console or game it is. halo reach then is a must buy if you enjoyed past halos, simple as that. It may not reach (sorry about pun) the heights of halo 1's campaign but it gets close (definitely better than halo 2's campaign) if not as good asim sick of all this "cod fanboy and halo fanboy" crap going around on the internet, the point being a good game is just a good game regardless what console or game it is. halo reach then is a must buy if you enjoyed past halos, simple as that. It may not reach (sorry about pun) the heights of halo 1's campaign but it gets close (definitely better than halo 2's campaign) if not as good as halo 3's. maybe not the total masterpiece we were expecting but still a good shooter nonetheless… Expand
  23. Prowler477
    Jun 12, 2011
    4
    Do not be fooled by the story it is forgetful at best and the characters are boring. At some parts it doesn't even make sense. Gameplay is good but do not buy this expecting a riveting story. It is full of cliches and in the end really is boring. Multiplayer however is a blast as well as firefight. If you get this game you will want to have Xbox Live to play the vast multiplayer experienceDo not be fooled by the story it is forgetful at best and the characters are boring. At some parts it doesn't even make sense. Gameplay is good but do not buy this expecting a riveting story. It is full of cliches and in the end really is boring. Multiplayer however is a blast as well as firefight. If you get this game you will want to have Xbox Live to play the vast multiplayer experience the Halo Franchise is known for otherwise you are really just wasting your time with a short uninteresting story.… Expand
  24. NaughtyDog
    Jun 12, 2011
    3
    Halo 3 sucked so hard and unfortunately Halo: Reach is worse! The multiplayer was ok but the rest of the game was just boring. I really hope Halo 4 is getting better :)
  25. brady4
    Jun 9, 2011
    5
    Very VERY boring it may be packed full of features but that doesn't make a game, graphics are mediocre, sound is good. You are in the same location for about half of the game, gameplay is repetitive. Drop ships keep coming and coming and you constantly have to kill the waves of enemy's, They try and mix it up but the vast majority of the game is shooting from the ground. The highlyVery VERY boring it may be packed full of features but that doesn't make a game, graphics are mediocre, sound is good. You are in the same location for about half of the game, gameplay is repetitive. Drop ships keep coming and coming and you constantly have to kill the waves of enemy's, They try and mix it up but the vast majority of the game is shooting from the ground. The highly anticipated space level is disappointing. The one thing that bugs me is that it does have very good ideas but they somehow manage to make it boring when it really shouldn't be ie, the space mission. Do not get me started with the multiplayer out of all the overrated multiplayer games this should be at the top of the list. I had the seem reaction with the multiplayer as i did with the campaign "meh".… Expand
  26. Flippers4u
    Jun 6, 2011
    10
    How can people dislike Halo: Reach? It is a great way for Bungie to close their work on Halo, and they did a fantastic job on it. Halo: Reach will live on, whether you like it or not, (until Halo 4 of course) and in my personal opinion, Halo beat COD this time around. Just because Master Chief isn't in this game (he is in easter eggs), doesn't mean you should rant online about how a gameHow can people dislike Halo: Reach? It is a great way for Bungie to close their work on Halo, and they did a fantastic job on it. Halo: Reach will live on, whether you like it or not, (until Halo 4 of course) and in my personal opinion, Halo beat COD this time around. Just because Master Chief isn't in this game (he is in easter eggs), doesn't mean you should rant online about how a game shouldn't be named Halo without Master Chief. He wasn't on Reach fighting, he was preparing for Halo 1 on the Pillar of Autumn. Read the books people.
    Now, Halo: Reach delivers great things.
    - much better Forge
    - Custom Games is still fun to mess around in
    - Firefight is a new way to spend time
    - Action Sack gives what COD cannot
    - the storyline is fantastic, and more dramatic than Halo 3
    Halo: Reach is like the Mona Lisa, a fantastic piece of art.    … Expand
  27. MightyMole
    Jun 1, 2011
    9
    The last Bungie installment of the Halo franchise is best yet. Improving on every aspect of it's predecessors, Halo: Reach is everything a sequel should be. It's story is an interesting set up to the original trilogy. With improved controls, weapon balances, graphics, weapon selection, character customization and it's wide selection of multiplayer modes will keep you busy for hours on end.
  28. Killer_Kast_One
    May 21, 2011
    8
    Pros:I was surprised at how fun this installment was to play. I enjoyed campaign mode and trying to tackle the achievements. The graphics are awesome, checkpoints were well placed. The story was starting to get a little out there for me but good overall.

    Cons: Multiplayer although fun got boring for me quickly, tackling the daily challenges was fun, but it begans to drag on. You play MP    Pros:I was surprised at how fun this installment was to play. I enjoyed campaign mode and trying to tackle the achievements. The graphics are awesome, checkpoints were well placed. The story was starting to get a little out there for me but good overall.

    Cons: Multiplayer although fun got boring for me quickly, tackling the daily challenges was fun, but it begans to drag on. You play MP and attain "Credits" which you can buy things with from the Armory (Customization Shop). Cool touch but the items are super expensive. You make about 500 to 1000 Cr per Team Slayer and some items are 150,000 credits, certain helmets are 50,000 and each helmet has add ons that are 20,000 each but do nothing. I think they try and get you to love to attain these meaningless items. There are in game achievements you get Cr for also called Commendations. The levels for this are bronze,silver,gold and onyx. You get Cr for each one until you hit Onyx, you can go one whole set past it and you get nothing....lame! I also didn't like the fact that some very simple achievements on the DLC would give you 75 pts each, which is more than most on the game itself, it is a clear gimmick. But the DLC now!

    Overall: I enjoyed this game, but some of the achievements were soooooooo time consuming it was irritating, its not just beating the game over...its investing hours and hours and hours into leveling up to Captain and Colonel. Fun game for a while, MP got boring quick, I smoke people and get 50 pts performance bonus, I do crappy and get 300. Well whatever, best Halo yet.    … Expand
  29. gypsygib
    May 11, 2011
    10
    The game is certainly a Halo game which is both good and bad. Bad in the sense that the gameplay mechanics definitely feel very dated - it almost feels like an old-school FPS game. Good thing is, it's probably the best old-school style FPS game you can find. The story is lacking. I found it better on the second play through on legendary but I read a lot of the Halo lore after my firstThe game is certainly a Halo game which is both good and bad. Bad in the sense that the gameplay mechanics definitely feel very dated - it almost feels like an old-school FPS game. Good thing is, it's probably the best old-school style FPS game you can find. The story is lacking. I found it better on the second play through on legendary but I read a lot of the Halo lore after my first completion, which I supposed drew me into the world more so than the actual game did. Really, it's just follow the mission objectives without any real character development or drama. Many other FPS games have a better story. The graphics at times are very nice but often there's a ghosting or frame rate problem. It's a shame to say that you just get used to them, notwithstanding, the textures are great and there's some beautiful vistas - I just wish it ran better. The old excuse that "it like a sand box" fail, because the actual fighting areas don't seem much larger than most other games. It's either bungie or 360, but it's not a very smooth looking game. The MP also feels very dated, especially considering - with the exception of big team battle - most games are only 8 people. But strangely I can't stop playing the game, it's very addictive in its simplicity. I own Halo 1, 2 and 3; after 3 I thought I was finished with the Halo series because that game was terrible on every level but Reach is a very very good game. It's not game of the year, but if you love shooters and can stand a great old-school style FPS game Reach will give you your money's worth. I know I've said a lot of negative things about Reach, yet gave it a 9. The reason being is that I love playing it and I don't know why. The MP is so basic compared to my fav BFBC2 and even MW2 but running around trying to headshot people currently is dam fun. Oh, and jetpacks are a must for all FPS games from now on, there's so much potential for proper platforming. EDIT: Changed review from 9/10 to 10/10. I've played and loved the campaign 4 times over and logged many hours into MP now. This game is the piece de resistance of the Halo series.… Expand
  30. frogwipe
    May 1, 2011
    5
    Mutiplayer is horrible is this game. It spawns palyers right in front of you and the bullet damage is so weak that it's tough to get kills....better use a gernade or just rush a dude and melee him because it's nearly pointless to fire at them (5 sniper shots to kill a guy? Come on!). Graphics are ok, the story is decent I guess...there are much better shooters out there. Really just pickMutiplayer is horrible is this game. It spawns palyers right in front of you and the bullet damage is so weak that it's tough to get kills....better use a gernade or just rush a dude and melee him because it's nearly pointless to fire at them (5 sniper shots to kill a guy? Come on!). Graphics are ok, the story is decent I guess...there are much better shooters out there. Really just pick one of the better selling games (BF, COD, ect.) and you'll have a better game on your hands.… Expand
  31. starmario123
    Apr 26, 2011
    10
    10/10 = Masterpiece = One of the greatest first person shooters to date.
  32. dupplawt
    Apr 24, 2011
    6
    Halo Reach is a good game; armour abilities give Halo a much needed bit of innovation, and the weaponry is quite different to previous Halo titles. The campaign is enjoyable and proves a challenge on Normal difficulty. I have yet to attempt it with my mates on Legendary but expect it to be difficult. The story is good, and the characters sculpted nicely before the inevitable conclusion.Halo Reach is a good game; armour abilities give Halo a much needed bit of innovation, and the weaponry is quite different to previous Halo titles. The campaign is enjoyable and proves a challenge on Normal difficulty. I have yet to attempt it with my mates on Legendary but expect it to be difficult. The story is good, and the characters sculpted nicely before the inevitable conclusion. The multiplayer is where this game is brilliant value-for-money; many many modes from infection to classic team deathmatch, with anything from 4v4 to 9v9 games, you're sure to find something to play and there are many maps, some huge, some nice and intricate. Forge mode returns, but on a grand scale, with an enormous world on which to create a map. Firefight also returns, with Xbox LIVE support and very in depth settings to tweak how you wish. This game is literally jam packed with content and it's hard to fault it in any way or do anything but recommend buying. I enjoyed it, but it didn't strike that same special feeling as I got when I played Combat Evolved all those year ago. 3/5.… Expand
  33. MJR
    Apr 23, 2011
    10
    Hey there fella. Do you like Halo? If you said no then go play your PS3 and God bless. If you said yes then congratulations! This is the complete Halo experience and easily the best one in the series, next to the first of course. Campaign, Multiplayer, Firefight, Forge, Theatre and a ton of character customization options with much more effecient armor upgrades gives an all around greatHey there fella. Do you like Halo? If you said no then go play your PS3 and God bless. If you said yes then congratulations! This is the complete Halo experience and easily the best one in the series, next to the first of course. Campaign, Multiplayer, Firefight, Forge, Theatre and a ton of character customization options with much more effecient armor upgrades gives an all around great game. So play away and blow some s*** up!… Expand
  34. fanbanta1
    Apr 23, 2011
    4
    it saddens me to give you this score my friend it truly does your the b{}{rd child of bungie and i sort of pity that because you could have been more if this is bungies last hurrah you let the people themselves decide if they want you not the reviews.
  35. markdb
    Apr 23, 2011
    2
    This game has so much hype its not even a funny thing anymore. This franchise hasnt ever come close to topping Halo 1. Halo 2 added multiplayer so that was fun for a while, but this is just a money pit scheme where they use the same redundant graphics and mechanics to get people to buy it... i mean if you want proof just look at halo ost. dont tell me that game wasnt a fail. Overall haloThis game has so much hype its not even a funny thing anymore. This franchise hasnt ever come close to topping Halo 1. Halo 2 added multiplayer so that was fun for a while, but this is just a money pit scheme where they use the same redundant graphics and mechanics to get people to buy it... i mean if you want proof just look at halo ost. dont tell me that game wasnt a fail. Overall halo reach wants money.… Expand
  36. Jerik02
    Apr 19, 2011
    6
    This game was alright, but ultimately disappointing in terms of story and characters. You don't really "feel" the struggle and ultimate doom of Reach as the game skips around into smallish missions. You think if you were really a Spartan, you'd be on constant valuable mission after another. If the game had twice as many levels and was longer, that would be more like it. Multiplayer is ok,This game was alright, but ultimately disappointing in terms of story and characters. You don't really "feel" the struggle and ultimate doom of Reach as the game skips around into smallish missions. You think if you were really a Spartan, you'd be on constant valuable mission after another. If the game had twice as many levels and was longer, that would be more like it. Multiplayer is ok, but the grind to get the rank achievements was frustrating as I had to keep playing the game far after I didn't want to anymore. This is why some achievements suck.… Expand
  37. Inuit_Dude
    Apr 4, 2011
    9
    i will admit right off the bat that i am a PS3 fanboy and dont even own an Xbox 360 and personally dont like the system but i do give credit where it is due. my friends are Xbox owners so this is where i play this game. when i first heard of this game release i started bashing it even though i have never even played a halo game in my life but now that i have i can see why so many becomei will admit right off the bat that i am a PS3 fanboy and dont even own an Xbox 360 and personally dont like the system but i do give credit where it is due. my friends are Xbox owners so this is where i play this game. when i first heard of this game release i started bashing it even though i have never even played a halo game in my life but now that i have i can see why so many become addicted. the graphics are all right and the campaign i found was actually pretty good with great voice acting sound effects and a variety of weapons but that is not the only reason it is good. the online is amazing with the ability to make your own maps and if they are made properly then they rock and also the preset maps are also amazing and you can play with quite a few ppl and all the different modes you can play... overall the game is just breathtaking and even though my main system is the Playstation and i dont really like Xbox this may just be thier one saving grace this is a must have for all Xbox owners and it will keep you entertained for a long time… Expand
  38. wastelander75
    Apr 1, 2011
    10
    Best in the series. What Halo 3 should have been. Being able to visually change my character was a plus. Mapmaker toolset absolute modders dream. Best. Halo. Ever.
  39. georgefinal
    Mar 29, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. what a fps man, i was blown away and played for weeks... better than halo 3, me thinks, and i had lot of fun by myself and with my pals in the single player and multiplayer modes. online is where the game really shines, though… Expand
  40. Grug
    Mar 29, 2011
    9
    This is a refreshing addition to the Halo series and a nicely polished multiplayer. Campaign wise I find it more enjoyable having read the other Halo fiction (books) and canon. Multiplayer maps are nicely put together and play well with the different abilities available. This is a tactical multiplayer game which requires more thought than the instant reward style of CoD.

    A polished forge    This is a refreshing addition to the Halo series and a nicely polished multiplayer. Campaign wise I find it more enjoyable having read the other Halo fiction (books) and canon. Multiplayer maps are nicely put together and play well with the different abilities available. This is a tactical multiplayer game which requires more thought than the instant reward style of CoD.

    A polished forge makes for great community maps and the Bungie support of the community playlist (with community made maps) has been great so far.

    Definitely a must have for any FPS fan on Xbox 360.    … Expand
  41. DME
    Mar 27, 2011
    10
    Epic Campain, extremely balanced multiplayer, incredibly deep Forge Mode (even though it is difficult to use), lots of customization for private and offline matches. The only problem I have is that there is hardly anything to buy with the credits you earn besides armor. Reach is awesome fun with friends and decent when alone.
  42. Xplicit
    Mar 26, 2011
    10
    terrific game. give the singleplayer a run through on legendary if you have 10 hours to spare, but if you have a year to spare log in to multiplayer with some mates and get addicted. This game has stolen so many valuable hours of my work time, but i dont regret a minute of it.
  43. Sceptic
    Mar 26, 2011
    7
    Easily the best Halo.I quite enjoyed it really.A very well made game that has suffered from the hype.Considering the lengths Microsoft has gone to make Halo a household name,you'd assume that Reach was the second(or third if you like) coming of Half-Life.
    No,it's not,but still a very enjoyable,if generic FPS.Fans will froth,the rest of us will just like it for what it is.
    A decent game.
  44. ImmaGamer
    Mar 25, 2011
    6
    Oh my, they actually think they are making this better? Its exactlt the same (oh and maybe they made the AR look a little uglier) and the same was already terrible! This game deserves a nice spot in the bottom of the bargain bin, where all the rusty pieces of gum are. Ya that's right.
  45. PrettyShambolic
    Mar 24, 2011
    6
    If you're buying this for the single player side of things, invest your money elsewhere or you'll be extremely disappointed by an unimaginative gun and run fest that could have been a million times better. The game has no real substance, nothing that challenges you at all mentally, it's just point and shoot, then point and shoot again. The storyline didn't leave any lasting impressionIf you're buying this for the single player side of things, invest your money elsewhere or you'll be extremely disappointed by an unimaginative gun and run fest that could have been a million times better. The game has no real substance, nothing that challenges you at all mentally, it's just point and shoot, then point and shoot again. The storyline didn't leave any lasting impression either. 3/10. However, if you're buying this (as you should be) for the MMO side of things then you're in for a real treat. There's nothing groundbreaking about Halo Reach, but it's a beautifully polished multiplayer experience that you'll have hours of fun playing with friends. My biggest criticism of the MMO side of things is the lack of a working system that pits players against each other based on skill. There is an option for this in the custom menu, but it doesn't seem to work at all. What this means is that absolute newcomers will get pitted against experienced players which is indescribably frustrating as you try to find your bearings. Stick with it and it will be rewarding, but I'd have expected a better effort from an experienced developed like Bungie.… Expand
  46. papajon555
    Mar 23, 2011
    10
    Halo:Reach is truely a gaming masterpiece.Has OUTSTANDING multiplyer,it will keep you hooked for years!Plus great story,it was so well written and actually made me sad at the end.It has so many extra features like:theather,co-op,Firefight,Custom games, and more.It also has GREAT background music...makes you pumped up when you play.Definately recommend this game to everyone.One of myHalo:Reach is truely a gaming masterpiece.Has OUTSTANDING multiplyer,it will keep you hooked for years!Plus great story,it was so well written and actually made me sad at the end.It has so many extra features like:theather,co-op,Firefight,Custom games, and more.It also has GREAT background music...makes you pumped up when you play.Definately recommend this game to everyone.One of my friends doesnt like Halo,then he played Reach...he said he loved it! 10 out 10!!!… Expand
  47. TheJetPackDino
    Mar 22, 2011
    9
    Halo Reach. One of the best games I've played in a long time. The Campaign is the best Bungie has produced so far and probably the most difficult. You play as Noble 6, the newest member to the Noble Team. In the first mission Noble Team is called to investigate the disappearance of several marines and a possible rebel attack. It turns out to be the Alien race, The Covenant. I won't sayHalo Reach. One of the best games I've played in a long time. The Campaign is the best Bungie has produced so far and probably the most difficult. You play as Noble 6, the newest member to the Noble Team. In the first mission Noble Team is called to investigate the disappearance of several marines and a possible rebel attack. It turns out to be the Alien race, The Covenant. I won't say much more than that about the story but, I can say that this Campaign is alot darker than the other Halo Campaign's and that it is alot more fun. It's also cool how they let you customize your player in the campaign aswell as in the Multiplayer with alot more detail than Halo 3. Now lets get to the best part. Matchmaking (Multiplayer). Matchmaking has improved alot from Halo 3 and is probably the highlight of Halo: Reach. With so many game modes including ODST's Firefight mode now online, it's hard to not have fun with this awesome online experience. Bungie has also made a few changes to the now famous Forge mode in Halo: Reach making it easier to make your own maps. This game is definitely worth buying.… Expand
  48. TriXXXgunner
    Mar 21, 2011
    10
    Campaign is great, forge can recreate all old favorite custom games, and multiplayer has tons more playlists than halo 3 as well as XP to buy armor and challenges and commendations to complete.
  49. Weggy
    Mar 20, 2011
    9
    While the single player try a few different things it just wasn't enough for me and the whole experience felt very predictable and dull. It was far to...Go here enemies spawn, bang bang. Rinse and repeat. But you can't say it's bad. By standards its a good attempt at single player I just wanted something surprising an cool. The multiplayer on the other hand is the only reason I still loadWhile the single player try a few different things it just wasn't enough for me and the whole experience felt very predictable and dull. It was far to...Go here enemies spawn, bang bang. Rinse and repeat. But you can't say it's bad. By standards its a good attempt at single player I just wanted something surprising an cool. The multiplayer on the other hand is the only reason I still load up this game. It's pure class. An example to everyone who wants to do any kind of multiplayer implementation. It's lets you fiddle with all the stuff you love messing with. It lets you watch everything from every angle you want to watch and best of all it lets you kick ass in the coolest of manners. Great game great stuff :)… Expand
  50. TheChaser1985
    Mar 18, 2011
    8
    This is the second best Halo game in the series, next to Halo 1 (Combat Evolved). I still hate the fact that it takes so many bullets to kill someone in multiplayer. Sometimes or most of the time you'll use all the ammo in your mag trying to kill one guy and then you have no chance against the next guy coming along. They fixed a lot of the problems from Halo 3. The single player is reallyThis is the second best Halo game in the series, next to Halo 1 (Combat Evolved). I still hate the fact that it takes so many bullets to kill someone in multiplayer. Sometimes or most of the time you'll use all the ammo in your mag trying to kill one guy and then you have no chance against the next guy coming along. They fixed a lot of the problems from Halo 3. The single player is really fun and you play as a different spartan, not Master Chief.… Expand
  51. dottowiggle
    Mar 16, 2011
    9
    Its Halo,itts multilpayer thats why I love it.A lot has been written about this game already so Im not gonna bother you either love it or hate it.Score attack solo is the nuts as well:)
  52. SinisterVortex
    Mar 13, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo: Reach is a true successor to the Halo Trilogy. Though not quite as awesome as Halo 3, it is still very well done and worth playing for anyone who regularly plays shooters. The storyline is one of the series' best, but for quite a different reason then you'd expect; set in the weeks before the beginning of Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo: Reach covers the stories of Noble Team, an elite task force of SPARTANS who help defend the planet during its siege at the hands of the merciless Covenant. Unlike that of the Master Chief in the original trilogy, the personalities of these characters are given likenesses and then fleshed out. This provides the main weight of the story, as anyone who has even heard of Halo has some idea that Reach is glassed by the Covenant at the end of that battle, and everyone on the surface is killed. The story does provide some small hopes for victory, but they are all eventually dashed. Ultimately, it is the realization that none of the main characters survive the game that sets the deep tone for the game's storyline. The gameplay is for the most part the same as that of the first three Halo games, but some tweaks, such as the new timing aim mechanic, help to keep the shot-by-shot gameplay from getting stale. There are also armor abilities, special defenses with a recharge that can turn the tables of any situation, or even an entire match, if used properly. Overall, the base of the gameplay is the same, just with a lot more depth. This game has more content than any I have played before. The campaign is quite short at just seven or so hours on the first time through, but its reply value on higher difficulty settings keeps it fresh. There is also the revamped Firefight mode, where in the pre-game menu you can set everything from the strengths of players to the types of enemies you face. Multiplayer has the bulk of the content, however. Ditching the skill based ranking system of previous installments, the multiplayer for Reach is instead now entirely experienced based and allows you to use that experience to purchase cosmetic armor upgrades. This is a very good idea, as it provides a much better incentive to keep playing then the simple hope of increasing your rank that the previous games had. Reach is a must buy. Basically everything about it has been improved to the point of near perfection. The only complaints I have about it are the semi-rechargeable health bar that requires med kits, and the fact that armor upgrades are purely cosmetic despite their deceptively detailed descriptions, but these are only very minor annoyances. With more quality and content than any other game can boast to have (with the single exception of Halo 3), Reach is a deal that no sane shooter gamer can refuse.… Expand
  53. Gunner_Rya
    Mar 10, 2011
    8
    I have been a long term Halo fan. I bought my first xbox many years ago and with that the original of the franchise 'Halo: Combat Evolved.' To my joy I found a deep, mysterious universe wrought with peril and a slightly (very) stereotyped space marine guy to play as while he swept over the ring, escaping from a terrible foe.

    Halo 2 came around, this time with multiplayer. Then Halo 3 with    I have been a long term Halo fan. I bought my first xbox many years ago and with that the original of the franchise 'Halo: Combat Evolved.' To my joy I found a deep, mysterious universe wrought with peril and a slightly (very) stereotyped space marine guy to play as while he swept over the ring, escaping from a terrible foe.

    Halo 2 came around, this time with multiplayer. Then Halo 3 with innovative features such as Forge and Theater mode - both these games having campaigns that are still vivid in my mind and multiplayer maps so immersive that I can smell them. Oh, and there was that mediocre ODST game that brought firefight.

    Then Reach.

    To start with - campaign.

    The campaign was fun I guess, but not exactly difficult (even on legendary) but was overly short. The only characters to break out of the 'space marine' mould a little were Kat and Jorge. The story was mediocre, alien invasion with little real relevance to the overall story until the end.

    The Forge mode has seen a considerable increase in quality, the ability to nudge objects or to precisely adjust the angle is a huge move in the right direction for the mode. Phasing objects into the ground receives a huge thumbs up from me. Truly, this map editing mode is very, very good. However, it is marred by the restrictive colour palette of grey and... well, grey.

    Firefight has also seen an upgrade, with improved customisation options and matchmaking support, however, there is an insufferable lag whenever I play with anyone else (I have heard similar feedback from friends) so I normally end up playing on my own - kind of defeating the purpose of matchmaking support.

    The theater mode has sacrificed multiplayer support for the ability to rewind campaign footage.

    Finally, I move onto Matchmaking. I am so split over this, sometimes it works - in gametypes such as SWAT it feels fine but I can't help but feel frustrated when playing anything that isn't SWAT. The core of this comes down to a number of things - a bloom system that I don't feel belongs in Halo and very very very very very bad level design.

    To put the design in context, I can remember the names of many H: CE maps, yet after a month of not playing Reach, I can remember two. Paradiso - infamous with a one-sided spawn and annoying weapon locations and the imaginatively named 'Forge World', designed with guess what in mind?

    I don't think that Reach is essentially bad, and its not that I am bad at it - I had a k/d of 2 according to bungie.net over a few hundred games - but I found that I was getting very bored with Halo. Shooting a grunt's head with a DMR lost its appeal quickly, sticks and splatters were made redundant with armour and I was generally bored of the game very quickly compared to other Halo games.

    Finally, I come onto custom games - where I spent weeks of my life in Halo 3. This to me was the core of the fun, with many community favourites such as a jenga tower variant where you had to stand on a tower as large chunks of scenery were fired at you - last man standing wins. These games normally racked up around 8 people, but many times went up to the max of 16. Meanwhile, I go onto Reach, set up a variant where you have to run down a track from a killball chasing you, get positive reviews when I show people one on one and then invite my friends list for a good, full game. Not one person joins. Why? Because you only get 200 credits for playing 10 minutes of custom games, while you can get 2000 for an enraging matchmaking game. Effectively, credits have destroyed custom games.

    To sum up, the campaign and the multiplayer are average - while the firefight, forge and custom games are all absolutely fantastic, best in the console FPS genre, however, these are made redundant from a lack of players who are too busy annoying themselves getting virtual money to spend on virtual clothes for a virtual character. Halo just outsmarted itself.    … Expand
  54. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 6, 2011
    9
    Halo: Reach was one of my most anticipated games of 2010, and I absolutely loved this game, the graphics aren't as realistic as the others were, in my opinion they went for a more Sci-Fi epic vibe with them, and it succeeded in every way, the multiplayer is better than ever, and the new Forge mode is on a PC game level of depth, the only complaint I have about this game is in the campaignHalo: Reach was one of my most anticipated games of 2010, and I absolutely loved this game, the graphics aren't as realistic as the others were, in my opinion they went for a more Sci-Fi epic vibe with them, and it succeeded in every way, the multiplayer is better than ever, and the new Forge mode is on a PC game level of depth, the only complaint I have about this game is in the campaign you never get that feeling that a huge war is going on like they promised, that complaint aside this is one of the best games in the Halo series, and one of the best games of 2010, this will keep you entertained for hundreds of hours, a must buy for fans of the series, new comers however might want to start with the earlier titles.… Expand
  55. MTM
    Mar 5, 2011
    9
    The people who give this game a 5 or lower obviously have never played this game. The people who have given this game a 7 or lower obviously haven't played the game how it was supposed to be played. Halo: Reach completes Bungie's hold on the franchise, it is absolutely stunning. With all new forge 2.0 and extended custom games options, even if matchmaking gets boring, you'll 100% find funThe people who give this game a 5 or lower obviously have never played this game. The people who have given this game a 7 or lower obviously haven't played the game how it was supposed to be played. Halo: Reach completes Bungie's hold on the franchise, it is absolutely stunning. With all new forge 2.0 and extended custom games options, even if matchmaking gets boring, you'll 100% find fun in these modes. Firefight is back with excellent customization. The campaign has all the epicness of a Halo campaign and really delivers a solid experience. Don't listen to the haters, try this out yourself.… Expand
  56. chrisking8613
    Mar 3, 2011
    0
    Very very good game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely deserves a 0! Here's an idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU LIKED THISVery very good game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely deserves a 0! Here's an idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU LIKED THIS GAME............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ YOU'LL LOVE HALO 1, BECAUSE ITS THE SAME GAME WITH A MUCH WORSE STORYYY!!!… Expand
  57. HeadAche
    Mar 2, 2011
    3
    Ive seen some people give this game a straight 0 and well, u guys suck, u are fanboys and u dont deserve to play halo... on the other hand ive got to agree that this game sucks... its the worst halo by far, the singleplayer isnt even as good as odst. ODST, and when it comes to mp, its basically a nerfed version of halo 3 with jetpacks and a few more game modes, but with a lot of stuffIve seen some people give this game a straight 0 and well, u guys suck, u are fanboys and u dont deserve to play halo... on the other hand ive got to agree that this game sucks... its the worst halo by far, the singleplayer isnt even as good as odst. ODST, and when it comes to mp, its basically a nerfed version of halo 3 with jetpacks and a few more game modes, but with a lot of stuff removed, changed controls and a lot of the fun content changed to make it less fun or addictive. Also, all of the things which we halo fans were like, bored of, are still there, like the graphics for example, which look exactly the same. Still, I think halo 3 is superior to anything ps3 will ever have. come on, mag? are u fking kidding me xD?… Expand
  58. Mountainz
    Mar 2, 2011
    0
    I hate this game... im no ps3 fanboy, ill agree that i love killzone 3, but at the same time i hated killzone 2 in comparison to halo 3, im not a singleplayer kind of guy, so i didnt really care with halo 3s singleplayer (although i enjoyed it). When Halo reach arrived i expected it to be a game with a completly new style of multiplayer with tons of originality like back on halo 1 and 3,I hate this game... im no ps3 fanboy, ill agree that i love killzone 3, but at the same time i hated killzone 2 in comparison to halo 3, im not a singleplayer kind of guy, so i didnt really care with halo 3s singleplayer (although i enjoyed it). When Halo reach arrived i expected it to be a game with a completly new style of multiplayer with tons of originality like back on halo 1 and 3, instead i got a really nice singleplayer (best one after halo 1) but at the same time a crappy multiplayer which isnt no where near as good as halo 3 mp, the basically changed the way perks work to a cod version, and added fall damage into the mp. They also removed some of the vehicles from the coolest maps from halo 3. Basically they removed the fun from halo 3 and made it a K/D ratio game and thats not cool, how the f is it possible that I still play halo 1 and have fun with it, also play halo 3 all day, and I just cant play this p of s ...… Expand
  59. SpartanSteve420
    Feb 25, 2011
    10
    I have been playing Halo from the launch of the original X-Box. Although it may not be the best in the series, it is a fresh approach to an excellent formula. The armor abilities (armor lock aside) are a nice addition to the gameplay. Being a big fan of the battle rifle, I believe the new DMR slows the pace of the game down a little. But if used correctly, it is a devastating piece ofI have been playing Halo from the launch of the original X-Box. Although it may not be the best in the series, it is a fresh approach to an excellent formula. The armor abilities (armor lock aside) are a nice addition to the gameplay. Being a big fan of the battle rifle, I believe the new DMR slows the pace of the game down a little. But if used correctly, it is a devastating piece of hardware. All in all Bungie took a gamble to keep up with an ever changing market. In conclusion, I would have to say to those who liked previous Halo games, this would be a wonderful addition to your collection.… Expand
  60. digiblox
    Feb 23, 2011
    7
    If you liked the previous Halo games, you will like this one, again. As a fan of Halo. I won't give this under a 7 because I do like it and there are some new additions, but honestly. It's getting kind of old.
  61. guirado
    Feb 22, 2011
    10
    Best Halo game ever ... Incredible. Very nice sky, variety of weapons , equipments and the very best Enemy AI i"ve ever seen in a shooter ... Great campaign and addictive multiplayer with a incredible gameplay and precise control response . Halo is definitely the most addictive game of all exclusive shooters . Reach is the real full-pack and a must buy of the gen
  62. Zorgly
    Feb 10, 2011
    10
    Having not cared as much for Halo 3 as I would have liked to, Reach swooped back and rekindled my interest in the franchise. The story is better, the graphics are better, the gameplay is polished to the EXTREME and multiplayer is better than it has ever been with flawless level design. This is a full package with seemingly endless amounts of gameplay, not including solid DLC support.
  63. msherry9
    Feb 10, 2011
    5
    I can't tell you how excited I was for this game to finally come out. I was a massive fan of Halo 3 and thought to myself: "Finally, a new game to keep me away from COD! And a new Halo game to top it off!" And now, I can't tell you how horribly upset I am in purchasing this game. First off, the campaign isn't terrible, but it's far from good. The Noble Six Team has a variety of character,I can't tell you how excited I was for this game to finally come out. I was a massive fan of Halo 3 and thought to myself: "Finally, a new game to keep me away from COD! And a new Halo game to top it off!" And now, I can't tell you how horribly upset I am in purchasing this game. First off, the campaign isn't terrible, but it's far from good. The Noble Six Team has a variety of character, but none of them are very deep and you never really get to interact with them on a level further than "Stop shooting me, I'm on your side!" Obviously, since I knew the campaign ending, I was expecting an epic climactic battle. Instead, you get a very anti-climactic ending that leaves you staring at your screen, mouth ajar. They don't even use the classic epic Halo theme music in this campaign, which I was very disappointed in. The voice acting works, but nothing too special, and the cutscenes and cinematics are sometimes cool, but mostly boring. The achievement "Monument to Your Sins" was supposed to be ridiculously hard, and yet, I got it on the second day of owning the game. Moving on to multiplayer, this is what I bought the game for, and I must say that this is what REALLY disappointed me. The developers apparently got extremely lazy when making the maps for this one, considering several of them are remakes from Halo 2, and several others are Forge maps that you can make yourself in two hours. The other maps that are new are uninspired, boring, and bland. They have Team Snipers, and yet, there is only two maps where Team Snipers is adequete to be played on, while the other times it places you in The Cage, a Forge map where you respawn in the enemy's sniper crosshairs constantly. The spawning overall is terrible, and I have several Theater videos of either me respawning in front of an enemy or vice versa. The DMR is absolutely stupid, and the blossoming effect of the reticule takes out so much skill, resulting in a DMR match being a blindfiring spray and pray after the first 3 shots. Most of the other encounters with enemies quickly transform into a massive grenade-fest, with the enemies hiding around a corner chucking a seemingly unlimited amount of grenades around the corner at you. Armor abilities are ridiculous, especially Armor Lock, being very overpowered. My friend recommends SWAT, but that's the no-skill game mode, and I shy away from that. The character customization is cool, but the majority of the unlockables requires you to play probably in the neighborhood of a billion games, so that's no fun. The Forge is obviously very cool, and the Theater is still top notch for videos and screenshots, plus they have a new system where you can track down to see how many screenshots of other people you're in, which is cool as well. Overall, if you're a hardcore Halo fan, you can have some serious fun with this one if you don't mind lucky deaths and grenade wars. If you occasionally enjoy Halo, I'd probably stay away from this one. Sorry Bungie, but you need some catching up to do to COD if you want to be king again of the FPS's.… Expand
  64. TheOnlineGamer
    Feb 3, 2011
    10
    Halo Reach is the best Halo and one of the best Game's this Generation! The Amount of Content you get in this single Package is Limitless, You got an Excellent Campaign,The Best Multiplayer of 2010 and Unlimited Modding Tools such as Forge and Millions of Custom Games to Play!
    The Gameplay is Halo if you like Halo your gonna Love this game. It was Revolutionary Back then and its still    Halo Reach is the best Halo and one of the best Game's this Generation! The Amount of Content you get in this single Package is Limitless, You got an Excellent Campaign,The Best Multiplayer of 2010 and Unlimited Modding Tools such as Forge and Millions of Custom Games to Play!
    The Gameplay is Halo if you like Halo your gonna Love this game. It was Revolutionary Back then and its still Awesome today!
    The Graphics are Amazing, The Environment,The Scenery everything is Breathtaking!
    This is How you end an Epic FPS Franchise The Right way!
    Its Fantastic, One of my Favourite Games of all Time.    … Expand
  65. teh-reviewer
    Jan 26, 2011
    8
    Halo: Reach hits all the right notes to say good bye with a smile in our faces, the multi-player is fun, the campaign is intriguing, and all the other modes are fun. But Halo: Reach is using a method to make the campaign fun that one would only see in Call of Duty, the unique set pieces of blasting foes on vehicles, using designated air-bombs to clear a way and sneak at night to enemyHalo: Reach hits all the right notes to say good bye with a smile in our faces, the multi-player is fun, the campaign is intriguing, and all the other modes are fun. But Halo: Reach is using a method to make the campaign fun that one would only see in Call of Duty, the unique set pieces of blasting foes on vehicles, using designated air-bombs to clear a way and sneak at night to enemy base, I have done it all in Call of Duty, and it doesn't impress me when I do it. As the hype dies down, I realize that the missions are no different to regular Halo games, is you, with a team of Spartans this time, taking down using everything in your arsenal, the only thing that makes ths campaign different is the fact that the arsenal has armor abilities added. The multi-player hasn't changed except the inclusion of some fun modes and infected, which I hope doesn't gets eliminated. Everything else in this game is fantastic, to distract from the fact that it hasn't changed much, but its a grand distraction nonetheless.… Expand
  66. ShayneG
    Jan 26, 2011
    9
    Definitely the best multiplayer game on the Xbox 360. Just a few things stop it from getting a perfect score from me, such as the constant stoppage of multiplayer games due to someone lagging out or the host quitting. I cannot play firefight matchmaking at all because I am always the host and I lag. These things could easily be fixed if Bungie supplied dedicated servers, but they aren't soDefinitely the best multiplayer game on the Xbox 360. Just a few things stop it from getting a perfect score from me, such as the constant stoppage of multiplayer games due to someone lagging out or the host quitting. I cannot play firefight matchmaking at all because I am always the host and I lag. These things could easily be fixed if Bungie supplied dedicated servers, but they aren't so I just have to get over it.… Expand
  67. TheReplayReview
    Jan 25, 2011
    9
    I'd say I definitely don't qualify as a Halo fanboy. Missing the beginning of the series and not playing online has admittedly handicapped me on this one. But despite having a few issues, I really got into Halo: Reach. I love the Noble Six customization even if Iâ
  68. flamingRooster7
    Jan 22, 2011
    10
    OK there is only one thing i can truly say about this game, and that is: "Its Amazing". I spent my money well. Really I mean if this is the last of the series, then they DID go out with a bang. Multi-Player is addicting, and well planned out, with expansive maps, and from straight up Slayer to objective Invasion. With tons of vehicles, this game sure packs a fun filled adventure for youOK there is only one thing i can truly say about this game, and that is: "Its Amazing". I spent my money well. Really I mean if this is the last of the series, then they DID go out with a bang. Multi-Player is addicting, and well planned out, with expansive maps, and from straight up Slayer to objective Invasion. With tons of vehicles, this game sure packs a fun filled adventure for you alone, or with a friend.… Expand
  69. EchoAlpha
    Jan 19, 2011
    2
    Haters gonna hate, but this game didn't feel worth the hype. Only the Halo and Call of Duty series can get away with re releasing games time and time again.
  70. omi25p
    Jan 18, 2011
    3
    After all the hype that halo reach built up i still cant see how it managed to be popular. From the graphics being little to no improvement from halo 3 and when you games like red dead redemption that look stunning, then you get a game like halo reach that looks like a old video cassette recording of power rangers. The story was boring and uneventful with any chance to have a good storyAfter all the hype that halo reach built up i still cant see how it managed to be popular. From the graphics being little to no improvement from halo 3 and when you games like red dead redemption that look stunning, then you get a game like halo reach that looks like a old video cassette recording of power rangers. The story was boring and uneventful with any chance to have a good story twisted wasted and all the characters apart from one being bland. Sure the servers where quick and reliable but when you actually got into a game and where constantly killed on the spawn because the horrible spawning. The weapons seeming to work perfectly at one point and then taking hundreds of shots to just take the enemies shields down and Forge was a huge let down after all the build up the bungie gave it and then it was just a slightly larger version of forge on halo 3 with barely any improvement.The game was very boring and repetitive and was a huge waste of money.… Expand
  71. Haloreach
    Jan 15, 2011
    9
    I found this game to be a very good game. It delivered a great ending to the halo series.
    The whole time I played it I was on the edge of my seat.
    I hope this helped. :)
  72. Canncann
    Jan 15, 2011
    9
    This game felt the same way nachos as a meal feel: excellent, but not really complete or the best option for actually eating. The single player was great but somewhat unpolished; with a better story it could have been loads better. The multiplayer easily makes it worth it all, however. Nothing, NOTHING, beats Reach multiplayer. Abilities, customization, over 9000 game modes, Reach has gotThis game felt the same way nachos as a meal feel: excellent, but not really complete or the best option for actually eating. The single player was great but somewhat unpolished; with a better story it could have been loads better. The multiplayer easily makes it worth it all, however. Nothing, NOTHING, beats Reach multiplayer. Abilities, customization, over 9000 game modes, Reach has got it all. If you really love Halo and its multiplayer, I recommend this game.… Expand
  73. SFN
    Jan 11, 2011
    10
    let me start off by saying that i hate prequal games because you already know whats gonna happen later so when i bought this game i had very low standards for it but i was wrong, this is really good, the variety of gameplay it has, the new weapons, and of course the new multiplayer, the storyline it has is very good, but the game does has its problems which is why i give it a 9/10
  74. strange
    Jan 9, 2011
    9
    The campaign is really a once-through in my opinion, but the multiplayer component to Reach is as good, or better, as the series ever was. The ranking and challenges features make online play much more addicting, and the whole experience feels improved over previous versions.
  75. The_Leducs
    Jan 6, 2011
    2
    Very Disappointed. I was really looking forward to this, but now that I have it, I still feel like playing the other halo's. Don't like the direction they took it. That direction would be nowhere. It is basically the same game. Not enough upgrades to justify a whole new game. I feel like this would have been better served as an add on to ODST.
  76. HurrDurr
    Jan 1, 2011
    9
    Halo: Reach was a very good finale for Bungie's series. The graphics overall were very good. Campaign was a very fun experience, and it didn't dull down at all. Multiplayer, I haven't played as much, but is pretty fun. The only thing that I don't think is too good about it is the players. Some are very cooperative, but a lot are pretty selfish, "lone wolves" as I would call it, likeHalo: Reach was a very good finale for Bungie's series. The graphics overall were very good. Campaign was a very fun experience, and it didn't dull down at all. Multiplayer, I haven't played as much, but is pretty fun. The only thing that I don't think is too good about it is the players. Some are very cooperative, but a lot are pretty selfish, "lone wolves" as I would call it, like instead of sticking with the team, taking a falcon on a joyride. Forge, was a huge improvement. Along with the new maps, including Forge World, a map of many environments for mass building, with the ability to merge and freeze objects without glitches, unlike Halo 3, were very fun. This game deserves what it was rated by the critics.… Expand
  77. CheyTacGamer
    Jan 1, 2011
    10
    Halo Reach is the best Halo yet, and is much better than CoD, and that's all there is to say. The single player was fantastic, great story line. The multiplayer is the best out there. You need skill to do well, it's not just who can get the first shot off. I feel like I earned every kill, not just luck, and even every death I felt like I earned it too, that it wasn't just cheap. TheHalo Reach is the best Halo yet, and is much better than CoD, and that's all there is to say. The single player was fantastic, great story line. The multiplayer is the best out there. You need skill to do well, it's not just who can get the first shot off. I feel like I earned every kill, not just luck, and even every death I felt like I earned it too, that it wasn't just cheap. The graphics are stunning, and the detail is amazing. It's a shame that it was the last one, but what a way to end this series. That last mission where it just says "Survive" makes your heart race. Congratulations Bungie, you have truly made one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  78. hero43xx
    Dec 31, 2010
    8
    Although better graphics and better gameplay towards the weapons, it still feels something is greatly missing because if we look at Halo 3, it was in my opinion, the best Halo of all, and after ODST and Wars came out, it wasn't as good and anticipated in my mind as I thought. What's more disappointing is that this game was in nomination of Game of the Year, which is very unexpected.
  79. TheClamCannon
    Dec 31, 2010
    9
    After being somewhat dissapointed with Halo 3's campaign, Reach's wasn't any better. The story remains the same, punching grunts to death and driving around in purple hovercars. However, there was some major improvements in Reach. The graphics are much better and the game runs smoothly. The multiplayer is where the game really shines. It's similar to Halo 3 multiplayer, but the addedAfter being somewhat dissapointed with Halo 3's campaign, Reach's wasn't any better. The story remains the same, punching grunts to death and driving around in purple hovercars. However, there was some major improvements in Reach. The graphics are much better and the game runs smoothly. The multiplayer is where the game really shines. It's similar to Halo 3 multiplayer, but the added sprint makes it feel more intense and makes up for the oversize maps. It's not frustratingly hard if you've played shooters previously. The sci-fi elements remain intact; don't expect a CoD clone when you pick this up. As for multiplayer modes, Bungie went full retard by adding jetpacks and an "armor lock" (ice block, anyone?) ability which completely ruins Slayer. (Slayer Pro fixes this issue, but is grouped in with other slayer modes.) But for people that enjoy Swat, Firefight, etc, you will be blown away. I have never once had the game lag, freeze, or glitch during the online multiplayer. Reach took many of it's high points from ODST, but it blended together suprisingly well and is definitely worth the money.… Expand
  80. Toraj
    Dec 31, 2010
    10
    Let's start by saying many people don't know how to rate a game (such as those who gives not only halo but games in general a 0). Halo Reach is an excellent wide spread game. I say this because the campaign is excellent, because of its amazing cinematics, gameplay and story plot. The story ending is probably one of the best endings I've seen in year for a game, other than ME2 or RDR (ILet's start by saying many people don't know how to rate a game (such as those who gives not only halo but games in general a 0). Halo Reach is an excellent wide spread game. I say this because the campaign is excellent, because of its amazing cinematics, gameplay and story plot. The story ending is probably one of the best endings I've seen in year for a game, other than ME2 or RDR (I prefer not to spoil the ending). The controls are not that bad, the only problem I have with it is the assassination, sometimes the button doesn't work, or maybe it's just my handling. But overall the control of the character is pretty good. The guns are the same throughout the halo series (other than the new armor abilities), but intervened a few new ones, which were quite useful and helpful. I quite enjoyed using the needler rifle to blow my enemies sky high. But I find it a little upsetting with the time different, because they intervened new weapons in Reach, that never appeared in halo 1, 2 or 3. The artwork is also astounding, great job by the game developers, loved the background. Also the easter eggs are highly the best to have fun with. Really those who own the game, search for the easter eggs and you'll love what you'd find, if you loved the games halo 1,2 and 3. The character you play is also astounding. You've got new armour and looks for your guy. It much more specific than halo 3. The details of the looks are new and amazing, unless your not into how you look. The online matchmaking is quick and very easy to use. Loved the multiplayer, felt like it was halo 2 again! I don't mind the firefight or the online co-op campaign. Doesn't matter if it the same in halo 2 and 3 or ODST. I mean seriously it should not be a factor of dislikes, they have new maps new enemies and heroes. I mean overall the game is excellent, but every game has its little glitches or defaults. So I really had to give it a 10. I'd say this is as good as Halo 2, maybe even better. This is the best way to end the series with a bang.… Expand
  81. SPAH
    Dec 23, 2010
    7
    More of the same, with additions, fixes, and a well disguised end to the legacy of Halo. I specially liked the gameplay changes, most of them feel like I'm playing TF2 in space.
  82. TheChiefOfCOD
    Dec 21, 2010
    10
    Reach. I was so excited about this game. And i mean real excited. I pre-ordered the legendary edition too. I have to say I wasted money on the legendary kit, but the game itself was OK. The campaign wasn't interesting enough to play through but I managed. The music was very good. Best music I've heard in a video game. The multi-player was kind of dull, I have to say. Didn't keep meReach. I was so excited about this game. And i mean real excited. I pre-ordered the legendary edition too. I have to say I wasted money on the legendary kit, but the game itself was OK. The campaign wasn't interesting enough to play through but I managed. The music was very good. Best music I've heard in a video game. The multi-player was kind of dull, I have to say. Didn't keep me interested enough either, because your not unlocking enough things all the time so it gets boring quickly. But I have to say Reach is worth buying if you can work around it and stay interested.… Expand
  83. loloutloud
    Dec 21, 2010
    9
    Bungie took out Hornet, Dual-wielding, SMG's, Brute Shots, Battle rifle. SPOILER: All of the spartans die but Jun, Reach gets taken over by the covenant.
  84. NoBS
    Dec 20, 2010
    0
    I couldn't help but feel bored about this game. The single player is pretty disappointing considering it's Halo's finale of wrapping the series up. Which I'm glad by the way, and commend Bungie for moving on as it seems for the next few years we're just getting more and more sequels of the same **** New franchises would be nice, instead of milking old ones for money. Halo Reach is fun butI couldn't help but feel bored about this game. The single player is pretty disappointing considering it's Halo's finale of wrapping the series up. Which I'm glad by the way, and commend Bungie for moving on as it seems for the next few years we're just getting more and more sequels of the same **** New franchises would be nice, instead of milking old ones for money. Halo Reach is fun but has isn't improved much from Halo 3 which is the main problem. There are a few modes that might keep you interested for a while but pretty much halo lost it's touch in this game. Halo 3 at it's time was considered amazing but after COD, BFBC2 and all these other games, Halo can't compete. Personally, I find Halo 3 better than Reach. And to me, if a sequel is WORSE than it's predecessor it should not even merit a point. As there is no improvement. Overall might please Halo fanboys but won't keep them interested to stay away from other great games.… Expand
  85. Motogp69
    Dec 19, 2010
    1
    Well, after this game I guess I'm kind of happy that Bungie is jumping ship from the Halo series. ODST was perhaps the worst game in the series, but REACH is just as turd worthy. Once again, just like ODST, the game was completely devoid of a meaningful story of why reach is important until the last few missions. I'm not just going to give Bungie a free pass on the thin storyline becauseWell, after this game I guess I'm kind of happy that Bungie is jumping ship from the Halo series. ODST was perhaps the worst game in the series, but REACH is just as turd worthy. Once again, just like ODST, the game was completely devoid of a meaningful story of why reach is important until the last few missions. I'm not just going to give Bungie a free pass on the thin storyline because it's just poor story telling considering that this is supposed to be the origin story of the series.

    Mainly, don't expect any decent return in terms of hours of gameplay unless you are only buying the game for the online multiplayer. I was able to finish the game in one 4 hour sitting. Pathetic for the price of games these days. Even worse when you consider how epic Halo 1 & 2 were.

    I buy Halo games for the story, the great multiplayer is only a bonus, but with REACH I think they went the Call of Duty route and went thin on the story and focused on the multiplayer instead. If you only buy the game for the multiplayer you probably won't care about how bad REACH is, but if you do, save your money and just replay Halo 2.    … Expand
  86. WiiRulez
    Dec 19, 2010
    1
    Okay, seriously what is this garbage? It's just more of the same! All they changed was the story! This game is just like the rest! Who would but this trash!? It had awful graphics and horrid game play!! No wonder the 360 is doing bad right now. It's because trash games like this come out and no one likes them except for morons. Get it in your head already Microsoft, the 360 needs moreOkay, seriously what is this garbage? It's just more of the same! All they changed was the story! This game is just like the rest! Who would but this trash!? It had awful graphics and horrid game play!! No wonder the 360 is doing bad right now. It's because trash games like this come out and no one likes them except for morons. Get it in your head already Microsoft, the 360 needs more games than just Shooters and Racing. Cause honestly that's all they're known for. It's trash games like Halo Reach that make the 360 horrible,… Expand
  87. nubman77
    Dec 15, 2010
    0
    Well as a fan of halo since halo 1 i have to say it feels like bungie said "Call of Dutyize it NOW" and as much as i **** hate cod halo did not feel like halo. halo 1 lan was **** awesome halo 2 online was beast. and halo 3 was awesome. and they said well time to change the formula. so it feels like call of halo. not enjoyable.
  88. jsowers
    Dec 11, 2010
    9
    A great gameplay experience held back only by a poorly told story. Improved resolution and modeling has made the visuals appear leaps and bounds more impressive that the comparably ugly Halo 3. New vehicles, abilities, and environments add much welcome variety to a genre that is very prone to stagnation. In addition, a highly customizable multiplayer environment provides an effectiveA great gameplay experience held back only by a poorly told story. Improved resolution and modeling has made the visuals appear leaps and bounds more impressive that the comparably ugly Halo 3. New vehicles, abilities, and environments add much welcome variety to a genre that is very prone to stagnation. In addition, a highly customizable multiplayer environment provides an effective venue for online gaming.… Expand
  89. Angry_Sun
    Dec 9, 2010
    10
    Easily one of the best Halo games in the series. Bungie delivered. Amazing step up in graphics from Halo 3, a great action filled campaign, and an insanely addicting multiplayer. If you have a 360, you better have this game.
  90. d0x
    Dec 8, 2010
    10
    Bungie's Halo swan song is a perfect example on how to do first person shooters right on a console. They took everything they have learned since the first Halo on the original Xbox, and a ton of fan feedback and crafted not only the best Halo game but also one of the best console games this generation. The single player has a good story with improved cinematic direction over past games.Bungie's Halo swan song is a perfect example on how to do first person shooters right on a console. They took everything they have learned since the first Halo on the original Xbox, and a ton of fan feedback and crafted not only the best Halo game but also one of the best console games this generation. The single player has a good story with improved cinematic direction over past games. Bungie is really starting to get good at visually telling a story.

    The graphics have been improved greatly. Not only all the maps huge and very complex but they are also highly detailed with some truly impressive lighting and particle effects. Texture for texture Halo Reach isnt the best looking game on consoles but when you consider the size of everything, the indoor outdoor shifts, map complexity, all the effects and all the action thats going on it really is quite impressive what bungie has done and this is easily one of the overall prettiest games to grace any console.

    The sound design is nothing short of incredible. There is so much variety in ambient noise and weapon effects it puts even Halo 3 to shame. The score is once again a masterpiece that is far and above better than any other games out there. If there is one thing Bungie does better than anyone else its audio and Halo Reach is a shining example.

    The campaign in Reach is arguably the best in the series. Its about 10 hours on normal difficulty and it has the same options as Halo 3 in terms of the scoring system, coop etc. The new armor abilities open up a range of new tactical options and the semi non linear action zones in the maps only add to the fun. If you have played and enjoyed a Halo game you know what to expect. Of course it feels like Halo, if it didnt then it wouldnt be the series so many love. If you arent a fan of past games chances are you wont be a fan of this one. There are a number of changes to weapons and there have been tweaks to gameplay so you should give it a chance but dont expect it to feel like a new series. They tweaked things like running speed, jump height, fall damage etc and the AI has been made far more complex and far more cunning. For example I was having an issue killing a grunt, he kept running away and hiding behind cover. He was slowly leading me down a hallway with lots of corners, I figured he was just being a classic grunt and running away only stopping every once and a while to shoot or toss a grenade. Little did I know he was playing me for the fool..he lead me directly into an ambush where I was quickly killed by a combination of 5 elites and some jackals. This was on normal difficulty. The AI gets much more difficult with a host of new tactics when you play on Legendary.

    The mutliplayer in Reach is nothing short of amazing. Once again Bungie has designed some of the best maps on any platform. They are all perfectly balanced with multiple gametypes. If you like competitive shooters its pretty much a given that you will find some fun in Halo online. Bungie has added unlocks via credits earned from matches. Thankfully (imo) they didnt go the call of duty route where perks make you more powerful. In Reach you unlock visual upgrades that give you a unique look and nothing more. I think its better this way. It gives you something to earn and play for but it doesnt unbalance the game. I never liked how COD would reward higher skill players by making them more powerful.

    I meant for this to be a quick first review but I have failed. Some how my thoughts may seem disjointed and im jumping around. This is due to lack of sleep since I cant stop playing Reach any chance I get which means im up incredibly late to play and I wake up super early for work. You owe it to yourself, no matter what console you prefer or own to at the very least try everything this game has to offer. Its an enjoyable experience single player and multiplayer and thats not even including the awesome forge mode and firefight.    … Expand
  91. DominicO
    Dec 8, 2010
    9
    Over all, I enjoy this game ALOT! graphics, online multiplayer, and all those other things.

    The campaign however is somewhat lacking the theatrical feeling you get when you play story-mode on other games but it is indeed action packed and the story was impressive. The online is is excellent like always. Sometimes it's pure mayhem and other times simple and intense. I personally enjoy how    Over all, I enjoy this game ALOT! graphics, online multiplayer, and all those other things.

    The campaign however is somewhat lacking the theatrical feeling you get when you play story-mode on other games but it is indeed action packed and the story was impressive.

    The online is is excellent like always. Sometimes it's pure mayhem and other times simple and intense. I personally enjoy how the had the return of the Halo 1 Pistol and the Elites vs Spartans game.

    Firefight has improved since Halo ODST; it's customizable as in adjust was and what aliens come after you and it's also a matchmaking playlist online as well.

    Forge seems appealing to me but I spent MOST of my Halo Reach time matchmaking and completing daily challenges. I know you can get even MORE creative in Halo 3 since they made it more convenient as in you can making Objects float instead of doing some weird $%&@.

    In visuals they improve pretty much EVERY little thing since Halo 3, the armor look more realistic, environments, even the helmet looks better.
    I give it a 9/10    … Expand
  92. so_inFamous
    Dec 7, 2010
    10
    Best Halo game to ever be released! I thought nothing could trump Halo 1: Combat Evolve, but boy was I wrong. Congrats Bungie for exceeding my expectations once again!
  93. Stashman
    Dec 7, 2010
    9
    For our full Halo: Reach review plus reviews of some of gamings biggest titles make your way over to www.projectstashman.net You join the team as a full customisable Spartan referred to as Noble 6. Each Spartan on your team has a fully fleshed out personality and you will come to enjoy their company and find a real connection with all of them. The story spans 10 levels each broken in to 3For our full Halo: Reach review plus reviews of some of gamings biggest titles make your way over to www.projectstashman.net You join the team as a full customisable Spartan referred to as Noble 6. Each Spartan on your team has a fully fleshed out personality and you will come to enjoy their company and find a real connection with all of them. The story spans 10 levels each broken in to 3 sections the entire story lasting around 10 hours on the Normal setting a tad longer on Heroic and Legendary. Be warned the difficulty settings are a fair bit harder than previous games due to some much more fearsome A.I making this a true fight to the finish no matter what the difficulty. After it is discovered that the Covenant are on Reach the home of the Spartan production facility Noble team is sent on a one way mission to find out why the Covenant have begun attacking Reach. What follows is a gripping, emotional and brilliantly told story that will see you as Noble 6 taking on some of the best missions the Halo series has ever given us. As your team mates get picked off and your team whittles away it becomes ever more present that you will not live to tell the tale but at least this game lets you go out swinging, hang around after the credits to see what we mean. New armour abilities change the gameplay alot including a sprint, armour lock which makes you invincible for a short time and even a jet pack. There are several of these to choose from and the levels make for some great opportunities to try something new every time you play. The online has been given a complete over haul and a more fleshed out ranking system. Customisation is a major part of both the online and offline experience as you earn experience in all forms of the game and in fact earn more whilst online. Improved gun models and several new weapons make their debut in Reach. Also the environments are massive in comparison to other Halo titles as Reach takes on a more sandbox feel giving you a few ways to approach each level. 1 million polygons per character model, thatâ… Expand
  94. huffnat890
    Dec 7, 2010
    8
    I give this game an 8 out of 10. Halo Reach isn't very different single player wise than its predecessors. You just point and shoot your way through the campaign, but honestly it's fun. There are a lot of different weapons and some old ones taken out which will undoubtedly piss some hardcore fans off, but really they had to do that. If they didn't it would have been the same exact game asI give this game an 8 out of 10. Halo Reach isn't very different single player wise than its predecessors. You just point and shoot your way through the campaign, but honestly it's fun. There are a lot of different weapons and some old ones taken out which will undoubtedly piss some hardcore fans off, but really they had to do that. If they didn't it would have been the same exact game as the others at the core. Halo: Reach's online is a lot different than 3s. The Reach online is fun don,t get me wrong but the level up system is ubelievably stupid. You rank up by credits and it doesn't matter if you win or lose. If you get in 8th place in every match you will still become the highest rank it will just take you longer. 3 you actually had to win matches to rank up. I've played all Halo's but i hated the first two. If you are a die hard Halo fan you probably won't like the changes they made. but If you're just looking to shoot around and have some fun than it will deliver.… Expand
  95. El_Burrito
    Dec 4, 2010
    5
    More of the same. The visual quality is on par with Halo 3, the game play is on par with Halo 3, the campaign is a bit less than Halo 3, how ever if you are into the Haloverse story, then you won't care as it is a prequel to help explain some things. Multi-player is basically Halo 3 with jet packs.

    In short, Halo 3. It's not bad, but it doesn't really feel new.
  96. Metalhead
    Dec 3, 2010
    10
    This is the perfect Halo game. The campaign is dark and fantastic, multiplayer is as addicting as ever, and custom games and forge mode will keep creative gamers busy for months.
  97. asdfghjkl1
    Dec 2, 2010
    10
    Halo Reach is the peak of the Halo Franchise, which itself is the best any gaming console has to offer. With new classes and weapons, a thrilling campaign and the same great multiplayer, Halo Reach deserves an 11 out of 10.
  98. kickrocks
    Dec 1, 2010
    10
    The only haters are ps3 fans. GT flops halo didn't. DEALWITHIT.JPG
  99. 1342secs
    Dec 1, 2010
    10
    The best halo game ever made.
  100. chay96
    Nov 28, 2010
    6
    I think that Halo reach deserves a 6 because, although the graphics are fantastic compared to Halo 3 or Halo 3 ODST, I think the story is a bit dull. The ability to explore huge maps within the campain like on the mission "winter contingency" is great, but I prefer to get straight to the fight, rather than get lost in the map. I agree that it is a must buy, and is a challenging game onI think that Halo reach deserves a 6 because, although the graphics are fantastic compared to Halo 3 or Halo 3 ODST, I think the story is a bit dull. The ability to explore huge maps within the campain like on the mission "winter contingency" is great, but I prefer to get straight to the fight, rather than get lost in the map. I agree that it is a must buy, and is a challenging game on heroic, but I found that unless you pay a lot of attention to what their saying, I kind of forgot and it's easy to lose track of things.
    So when I played it later I listened closely, but in doing that I was paying attention and wasn't affected by the fighting part of the game. I just waited for someone to say something, getting me killed at some stage.
    Multiplayer and forge are very impressive, with the ability to bond parts in forge (which I think most of the Halo 3 fans have had to do the hard way for 3 years!) it has become easier than ever before, but if there was one thing negative I had to say about forge is that it's nowhere near as fun as Halo 3. Yes, you can now build almost anything imaginable with the best Halo graphics ever, but the only map that you can do that on is a little bit too big and too many open areas. Halo 3 maps like "Sandbox" and "Standoff" were what I think were the best that maps could get, they were just the right size and had cliffs as death barriers resulting in the most epic multiplayer matches.
    If you haven't bought Reach yet then look forward to:
    Graphics
    Multiplayer (If with XBOX Live)
    Characters
    Overall I think that Halo Reach is a brilliant game that has had a lot of time put into it and the story is fantastic but it's just not fun. With Halo 3, I always go back to my favorite missions and maps, but with Reach I completed it, went on forge, and then played it a week later, unlike Halo 3 when it was played every day of the week in my spare time. And thats why I gave it a 6. But it still is a must buy.    … Expand
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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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