Halo: Reach

 Xbox 360
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8.4

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  1. Gomez
    Oct 2, 2012
    9
    In my opinion, Halo Reach is one of the better games of the series. That being said, all of them are overly good but in this case, Reach is by far my favourite. My reasons for this are because it had a wide range of game modes, these game modes cover online matchmaking to single player campaigns (The campaign is also spread over multiplayer) to creating your own in-game maps within theIn my opinion, Halo Reach is one of the better games of the series. That being said, all of them are overly good but in this case, Reach is by far my favourite. My reasons for this are because it had a wide range of game modes, these game modes cover online matchmaking to single player campaigns (The campaign is also spread over multiplayer) to creating your own in-game maps within the forge world, to the replay theatre, which can be used to view your recently last played games. The replay theatre allows you to save the recordings of your previous games (matchmaking and online) and keep them for as long as you like! You are able to relive your best in-game moments and show off to your friends. Matchmaking in Halo: Reach is one of the best videogame online, cross player experiences I have ever experienced, the game modes range from … Expand
  2. AOLfloppydisk
    Nov 2, 2012
    10
    I thought the campaign was amazing in this game though short and could be finished in one sitting, it was really good. The multiplayer was also very fun, graphically this one looks the best of the series thus far. But it was in this one I really started missing Master Chief. Hopefully he will return at some point.
  3. cmpunk
    Dec 3, 2012
    9
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  4. H360
    May 15, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Few are the areas where Halo Reach doesn't benefit from Bungie's obvious intention to deliver a definitive farewell episode. Aside from french voices and music that are simply good (but not as fantastic as one would hope every single aspect to be), and new covenant weapons slightly off when used in the solo campaign, Reach delivers a brilliant solo experience. The story may not be surprising, but it's a well told one. Reach remains awe-inspiring for its implementation, scope, diversity and richness. Those who will have to carry on the flame have a high bar set there for them to surpass.… Expand
  5. Spartan_929
    Apr 29, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A outstanding game the only reason it isn't a 10 is because of a few bad things 1 the campaign is kind of short 2 they don't cover the Spartans that much and 3 what happened to noble 3 Jun that left the door cracked on it… Expand
  6. Jamison12
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    I'm not sure why, but I just don't feel entirely satisfied with the story, but Halo: Reach is simply a fun game to play. Both single and multi-player. A true homerun for Bungie.
  7. AlonsoFrag
    Jun 24, 2013
    10
    This game has a great story mode and the best multiplayer of the 2010 the graphics are what i want, the guns are the best of the game because you cant just use one gun to finish the story like in call of duty because every weapon has an ability.
  8. CyanSanguine
    Jul 26, 2013
    10
    I have been gaming for all of my life, and I have critiqued games since I could use a keyboard. That being said, I am a very strict reviewer. To this date, Halo: Reach is the ONLY game I have ever, ever, given a perfect 10. The single player, multiplayer, EVERYTHING, is perfect. Never seen a game better.
  9. spearspitter65
    Aug 3, 2013
    9
    this game is a god it definantly goes in my top 3 halo games my top 3 halo games are halo reach halo wars halo combat evolved this game is once again a masterpiece
  10. carloswalnuts
    Apr 10, 2014
    9
    Es un shooter sobresaliente, los escenarios son mas grandes, el poder personalizar a tu jugador, acompañado de nuevas armas, eso si la historia que es buena es algo corta
  11. FloodSlayer
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    As Bungie's last Halo game they will ever create I knew this will be a great Halo game & was I correct. This Halo was very fun, I loved the campaign & the feature of where your multiplayer character is the main character of the campaign. The multiplayer was very fun & all the updates to get ride of all the map problems like camping areas helped. Firefight was good. Overall I'm pleased & IAs Bungie's last Halo game they will ever create I knew this will be a great Halo game & was I correct. This Halo was very fun, I loved the campaign & the feature of where your multiplayer character is the main character of the campaign. The multiplayer was very fun & all the updates to get ride of all the map problems like camping areas helped. Firefight was good. Overall I'm pleased & I will miss Bungie.… Expand
  12. xxjerm70xx
    Nov 21, 2013
    8
    When Halo Reach rolled the red carpet and I got it, I also got Xbox Live and I wasn't seen for four months. I was having Halo Fever. This is one of those underrated games that get bashed but deserved more. Halo is a sci-fi game not a military shooter so having thing that isn't real is a given. Gameplay is really good and everything is the standard of quality we expect from the halo series.When Halo Reach rolled the red carpet and I got it, I also got Xbox Live and I wasn't seen for four months. I was having Halo Fever. This is one of those underrated games that get bashed but deserved more. Halo is a sci-fi game not a military shooter so having thing that isn't real is a given. Gameplay is really good and everything is the standard of quality we expect from the halo series. It isn't perfect by any means, the graphics don't even compare to the Metroid Prime 3 and the AI bugs up. Though everything about this game is a whole lot better then Call Of Duty.… Expand
  13. Krawbeard
    Nov 23, 2013
    9
    I know this is late in reviewing but I just wanted to say I traded this game in for Halo 4 upon release because i couldn't afford 60 bucks at the time.

    Anyways I loved playing halo reach despite of what negative people say. The halo community is a hard one to please i'll say. Most of them just want halo to be a constant re-hash of itself with better graphics in a world where    I know this is late in reviewing but I just wanted to say I traded this game in for Halo 4 upon release because i couldn't afford 60 bucks at the time.

    Anyways I loved playing halo reach despite of what negative people say. The halo community is a hard one to please i'll say. Most of them just want halo to be a constant re-hash of itself with better graphics in a world where technology and gaming is constantly progressing. Don't get me wrong I loved the first 3 halo's and they were great storylines along with great multiplayer.... Well halo 2 had its bugs before it was a beast.

    Anyways point is I regretted trading in reach for halo 4 because halo 4 has horrible lag, quickspawn, killcams and everything cheesy in the cod franchise that's watered down with a Halo skin on it calling itself Halo. Plus 343 doesn't listen to their community at all they want is people praising the game and don't have time for constructive feedback that includes issues with the game that breaks it causing a population to drop by 92% in a lifespan less than a year.

    Upon regret of trading it in I finally got it back at gamestop today for 12 bucks and lemme tell ya this was the best last installment of halo. Not the best overall just a good way for bungie to say goodbye and move on to bigger things like destiny.

    So if you have this game you need to repopulate it, and if you've never played it then I will say its definitely worth the price. The legendary campaign is a good one to play with friends. Its not short like Halo 4.
    For those of you who might think reach was on the cod side, I say to you pop in halo 4 and thats the real copycat.    … Expand
  14. oDjento
    Jan 4, 2015
    9
    Easily my favourite Halo. Best story that really shows how helpless the humans were fighting fo reach. Best customisation, along with best multiplayer. Maps were also for the most part good, even though most were just taken from campaign, but they worked well. Awesome new game modes (invasion). Cool graphics update that make it feel a little more realistic than 3 and less super spaceyEasily my favourite Halo. Best story that really shows how helpless the humans were fighting fo reach. Best customisation, along with best multiplayer. Maps were also for the most part good, even though most were just taken from campaign, but they worked well. Awesome new game modes (invasion). Cool graphics update that make it feel a little more realistic than 3 and less super spacey (stuff looks a little grittier). Ace diversity in missions - even fly spaceships finally!!! - and awesome ending to the game. Firefight improved to be customisable to however you please which is ace, forge mode upgraded to 11 with awesome addition of forge world and new tools, and game modes being super customisable too. Also, tons and tons of different playlist to pick from! And those who complain about the ranking system just don't know how to have fun in games, it works great.… Expand
  15. dev4psn
    Feb 5, 2014
    9
    This game franchise was only reason for me to buy Xbox 360 S....
    I am dead serious...

    Pros:
    - Competitive polished multiplayer
    - Firefight mode is pure awesome!
    - Great selection of weapons and vehicles for you to enjoy
    - Fails of the Weak (Rooster Teeth)
    - Noble team!
    Cons:
    - Hard achievements
    - Xbox 360 exclusive
  16. ElementalSoldie
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    Really came out of the gates swinging and almost four years later, you can still find a fair amount of people playing online. I still haven't made the jump to playing Halo 4 just yet because Reach MP still keeps me busy...that and admittedly, I still haven't completed the single player campaign. ;)
  17. aver233
    Jul 24, 2018
    9
    The second best Halo game of all time after Halo 3. Reach has it all covered. Exciting and emotional campaign, multiplayer that i've spent entire months of my life on, the ability to get creative in forge and more. It doesn't quite have the "Halo feeling" that Halo 3 has and that's why this is not a 10/10.
  18. gamingisgreat
    Aug 21, 2016
    9
    Halo Reach is an incredible FPS,the best of all time in my opinion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Apart from the slight flaws in multiplayer,Halo Reach is a perfect game,and if you haven't played it,GET IT NOW!    … Expand
  19. djpushplay
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    Great game , played on xbox one backwards compatablitiy had more fun with this game then i did with Halo 5 guardians !!! I love all the weapons, gadgets, and vehicles.. It's a must play
  20. gameguardian21
    Feb 22, 2016
    10
    Halo reach is a unexpected surprise. It is entertaining story, multiplayer, and everything else wise. The story is about a group of Spartans who are trying to defend the planet reach at its darkest hour. The story is well acted, with characters being able to be liked. You are your own Spartan named noble six, who you can customize, which is cool. The multiplayer is fun, with a games fromHalo reach is a unexpected surprise. It is entertaining story, multiplayer, and everything else wise. The story is about a group of Spartans who are trying to defend the planet reach at its darkest hour. The story is well acted, with characters being able to be liked. You are your own Spartan named noble six, who you can customize, which is cool. The multiplayer is fun, with a games from multiplayer still satisfy, with new game modes with it. Firefight is way better in reach than it was in odst. The graphics are great for a Xbox 360 game, with detail being great as ever. This is one game any halo fan should play.… Expand
  21. missael
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    Este es para mi el mejor juego exclusivo de la Xbox 360, las ejecuciones fue un gran agregado, la historia es la mejor de la saga, un excelente doblaje, dificil como el carajo y un final excelente, Bungie cerro su saga con broche de oro.
  22. ivan_1810
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    Halo Reach es sin lugar a dudas una obra maestra, con una campaña e historia sólida que incluye algunos de los mejores momentos de toda la saga Halo (como aquella del final), a casi 7 años de su salida sigue manteniéndose vigente; el multijugador es un buen complemente tanto en línea como a pantalla dividida que sin duda añade aún más horas de diversión, la banda sonora destaca en momentosHalo Reach es sin lugar a dudas una obra maestra, con una campaña e historia sólida que incluye algunos de los mejores momentos de toda la saga Halo (como aquella del final), a casi 7 años de su salida sigue manteniéndose vigente; el multijugador es un buen complemente tanto en línea como a pantalla dividida que sin duda añade aún más horas de diversión, la banda sonora destaca en momentos específicos del juego y la jugabilidad aunque no varíe mucho de los demás Halo tiene el sello de calidad de la franquicia (de parte de bungie). Una de las mejores experiencias de la saga y una de las mejores del 360.… Expand
  23. Serge2262
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    This game has been out for longtime but it has not lost any of it's aw some factor with a thrilling campaign and multiple fast pace multi-player modes this is definitely bungies best halo game
  24. WhiteReport
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    As someone who has never finished a single Halo campaign in his entire life, Halo: Reach’s story mode has left me very impressed. Its excellent story, full of interesting characters, good dialogues and brilliantly designed sound effects make this game something amazing for those who prefer narrative over gameplay, while never sacrificing any of its already well defined mechanics that makeAs someone who has never finished a single Halo campaign in his entire life, Halo: Reach’s story mode has left me very impressed. Its excellent story, full of interesting characters, good dialogues and brilliantly designed sound effects make this game something amazing for those who prefer narrative over gameplay, while never sacrificing any of its already well defined mechanics that make it a great first-person shooter.

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

    Halo: Reach is a very entertaining first person shooter, full of action-packed, epic battles and a fascinating, emotional story that deserves to be experienced by any Xbox 360 or Xbox One owner.    … Expand
  25. ldv
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    This is the greatest Halo game ever in my opinion. So much to do and it was so fun to play.
  26. zaucha
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Great game that came in great shape. The online multiplayer server are still live and very competitive. I also play the local multiplayer at home, something Halo 5 doesn't do, which is just ridiculous. I love all of Halo games (or at least own and beat). I guess the campaign story is sad, but it's realistic.
  27. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    ost: 9
    Characters: 10
  28. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    OVERALL - 87%

    Gameplay - 9/10 Graphics (for time) - 8/10 Story - 9/10 Game Length - 7/10 Characters - 8/10 Level/Area Design - 8/10 Atmosphere - 7/10 Sound Effects - 9/10 Soundtrack - 8/10 Replay Value - 9/10 An example of a game risking moving slightly away from the source material and actually succeeding in making a great enjoyable game. Story is great and the online play    OVERALL - 87%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 7/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 7/10
    Sound Effects - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Replay Value - 9/10

    An example of a game risking moving slightly away from the source material and actually succeeding in making a great enjoyable game. Story is great and the online play is second in the franchise only to Halo 3.    … Expand
  29. AlcoholicGoat
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    An improvement from ODST. The story was a bit too self serious but it's not "jarring" in the way The King's Man was. It's self contained, and has something in mind. Forge is cool
  30. neomoonsevin
    Dec 13, 2022
    8
    Good to see this good insight into the old days it's a great game and so sad to find out things
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#6 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 99
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  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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