Halo: Reach

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3060 Ratings

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  1. trinovatic
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Por favor ayuda, no se si darle un 10 a esta entrega o no, empecé esta saga con el 4 y me volví muy fan, aun recuerdo que me la pasaba horas haciendo misiones sin saber que pedo con el lore pero me la pasaba bien matando alienigenas a lo menso por horas, gracias a la nostalgia me dio por empezar la saga en orden cronológico por lo cual este es el primero, que maravilla, no se si la gentePor favor ayuda, no se si darle un 10 a esta entrega o no, empecé esta saga con el 4 y me volví muy fan, aun recuerdo que me la pasaba horas haciendo misiones sin saber que pedo con el lore pero me la pasaba bien matando alienigenas a lo menso por horas, gracias a la nostalgia me dio por empezar la saga en orden cronológico por lo cual este es el primero, que maravilla, no se si la gente le ponga mucha atención a la historia cuando juega las campañas pero yo si lo hago y me encantó esta, apenas voy a empezar el 3 y ya es de mis sagas favoritas.… Expand
  2. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    best halo game
    even if you know nothing about halo you need to play this game it's so worth it
  3. x1CHIEF8x
    Oct 18, 2022
    9
    the ending alone can care this game never mind adding to it an excellent campaign and amazing characters with top notch voice acting , great story , graphics and gameplay
  4. codsworth
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    Had a blast. Strong narrative pacing throughout the whole game, musical score was on point and brings home the feeling like you're a small part of an epic struggle, but only in a good way.
  5. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
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  6. pwogram09
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    halo:reach is my favorite halo game I adore this game from its multiplayer to its campaign I gives this game a 9/10 only reasons its not 10/10 is because its still has a lot of flaws. but still it is a 9/10 totally recommend
  7. ZackH25
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    An amazing game with a very engaging story. Core gameplay is great. Missions are mostly great but not as great as halo 3. The music is really good. The weapons and vehicles are fun all fun to use. The DMR was a great addition. My favourite mission was tip of the spear. This game would have been slightly better if it allowed you to fight a scarab as they are so fun to take down but stillAn amazing game with a very engaging story. Core gameplay is great. Missions are mostly great but not as great as halo 3. The music is really good. The weapons and vehicles are fun all fun to use. The DMR was a great addition. My favourite mission was tip of the spear. This game would have been slightly better if it allowed you to fight a scarab as they are so fun to take down but still very fun to fight enemies. Multiplayer is also great as well- with very well deigned maps. It was also very fun playing firefight on this game as well. Overall a great game with an amazing story.… Expand
  8. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Halo reach possuí uma gameplay ótima, uma história inesquecível, personagens cativantes e um mapa fenomenal e super dinâmico, fora o multiplayer super criativo e divertido, vale muito a pena ser jogado e marca o fim da era bungie no Halo.
  9. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    Not only does this game deliver a stellar multiplayer experience, but one of the greatest campaigns in FPS history. An incredible send off for Bungie.
  10. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Not as good as Halo 2 and 3 but still a very solid title and the last truly excellent Halo game.
  11. Bababallin
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    Games a top 3 halo game easy. Good story, good multiplayer customization is great. Overall great game
  12. ADIL
    Jun 30, 2012
    8
    Halo: Reach very good game on xbox 360 and like part from Halo 3 halo 3 odst and i like any game is name halo ! my score 8/10 ... and this game the best game shooter on xbox 360 and we need see halo 4 how the game come to gamer ! by adil khojah
  13. Forza182
    Oct 2, 2010
    8
    So fanboys and haters are all that seem to review this game, so here's an unbiased review: I was never a big fan of Halo and yet it's still easy for me to say that this was a great game. The online play doesn't offer much customization other than appearance so in that respect I'm a little disappointed. The story, while short, is very re-playable. It's more of a game to play with friends asSo fanboys and haters are all that seem to review this game, so here's an unbiased review: I was never a big fan of Halo and yet it's still easy for me to say that this was a great game. The online play doesn't offer much customization other than appearance so in that respect I'm a little disappointed. The story, while short, is very re-playable. It's more of a game to play with friends as co-op and firefight are a hell of a lot of fun, but otherwise, you'll be putting it down after a week unless you're a die hard fan.… Expand
  14. SAMF2000
    Sep 19, 2010
    8
    With this being Bungies last HALO I was expecting this to top them all in terms of graphics , weapons and vehicles. The graphics are way better than Halo 3 so to that I must say they succeeded. There was also additional weapons in this version such as the target designator that acts much like the Hammer of dawn in Gears and a few other rifles and upgrades to previous weapons. As far asWith this being Bungies last HALO I was expecting this to top them all in terms of graphics , weapons and vehicles. The graphics are way better than Halo 3 so to that I must say they succeeded. There was also additional weapons in this version such as the target designator that acts much like the Hammer of dawn in Gears and a few other rifles and upgrades to previous weapons. As far as vehicles, this game lets you go into space for around 15-20 minutes which was a nice diversion. With all of the changes they still managed to keep it feel like halo which everyone enjoys. The only downside is the single player is short and while mp is endless fun I still wish SP Was a bit longer. overall well worth 60.00 with lots of replay value.… Expand
  15. frugal_frogger
    Sep 14, 2010
    8
    Bob Jackson is right when he sais the AI is bad, but the story telling is good. I actually think the best part of this is that it continues the HALO world without stripping and reducing the game down to a stupid shooting game. And that's what HALO is in general, but this one has a nice little twist to it.
  16. Malice81
    Nov 10, 2010
    8
    I'm still playing it every day, it's pretty darn good. Being a huge Halo fan I can honestly say it has the potential to be the best in the series. Chock full of features, and updated gameplay and graphics while adhering at it's core to the Halo formula is done well. I'm reviewing months after release for a reason however, to make sure I'm not caught up in the initial "glow". As bungieI'm still playing it every day, it's pretty darn good. Being a huge Halo fan I can honestly say it has the potential to be the best in the series. Chock full of features, and updated gameplay and graphics while adhering at it's core to the Halo formula is done well. I'm reviewing months after release for a reason however, to make sure I'm not caught up in the initial "glow". As bungie continues to tweak the playlists, and the game mechanics themselves ( as they tend to do to meet community wishes ), it could be a 10. For now, it's an 8.… Expand
  17. GaryTanner
    Sep 14, 2010
    8
    Wow, there are so many blatent fan boys giving this a 10 and blatent haters giving this a 0. STOP BEING IDIOTS! Yes, the game is very good but it's not absolutely perfect. And no, the game is not totally broken so there is no way it should get a 0 from anybody. You people are all missing the point of giving reviews. It's NOT just 10 if you like it and 0 if you don't! It doesn't matter ifWow, there are so many blatent fan boys giving this a 10 and blatent haters giving this a 0. STOP BEING IDIOTS! Yes, the game is very good but it's not absolutely perfect. And no, the game is not totally broken so there is no way it should get a 0 from anybody. You people are all missing the point of giving reviews. It's NOT just 10 if you like it and 0 if you don't! It doesn't matter if you love it or not, there are a few flaws in this but I loved it anyway, so I'll give it a fair score of 8.… Expand
  18. Hullspawn
    Sep 24, 2010
    8
    This is the second time I've reviewed this game the first time I gave it a 6 mainly because I didn't think it lived up to my admitedly very high expectations but after a while with it and lots of time spent online with my friends I can see that this like halo 3 before it has true potential to grow into a world class shooter it's not quiet there yet it needs more maps and a few match makingThis is the second time I've reviewed this game the first time I gave it a 6 mainly because I didn't think it lived up to my admitedly very high expectations but after a while with it and lots of time spent online with my friends I can see that this like halo 3 before it has true potential to grow into a world class shooter it's not quiet there yet it needs more maps and a few match making problems ironed out but it's fair to say that I've had more fun here than I have in an fps for a long time. It's not perfect yet but it could be given time so for now it's an 8 :)… Expand
  19. aspentitan
    Sep 15, 2010
    8
    It is disappointing to see such reviews as 0 and 10. The purpose of this site is to get a feel for the value of the game and whether it is worth purchasing. As such I'm not going to bash or praise this game but rather describe it. First of all it is a halo game. I own all 3 systems and over 200 games. I am a little disappointed in some of the game but lets face it I bought it because ofIt is disappointing to see such reviews as 0 and 10. The purpose of this site is to get a feel for the value of the game and whether it is worth purchasing. As such I'm not going to bash or praise this game but rather describe it. First of all it is a halo game. I own all 3 systems and over 200 games. I am a little disappointed in some of the game but lets face it I bought it because of the name Halo and it does follow in its footsteps true to the franchise. The downside of this is that this title did not draw me in. Basically I have to admit to myself I just have played Halo too much and am bored with it. There is no new excitement left. I can't blame the new Reach for this. This is why the series is coming to conclusion. It's just time. That said, this disc is pretty good value. There is so much content on the disc that if you have never played a Halo game this is the version to buy. It is the most updated and best design of any of games released however the story isn't as impressive as some of the other Halo releases. Overall this game is good and if i have any complaint it is more so to do with the fact that the xbox 360 can not process the game as well as i would have liked. The xbox really seems to be pushed to its limits in this game and it shows. When i bought the game i was hoping for a halo version that had Demon's souls feel of battle (fatique with equipment customization), FEAR's AI and Monster Hunter Tri's gathering of usable materials. I guess that's what i was secretly hoping for and it wasn't there. But I can't bash the game because my fantasy wasn't made. This game was designed for its demographic and it certainly isn't broken. Very worthy of an 8 or 9 despite wishing the game was something a bit different. In sum, best Halo and a fitting conclusion to make this series obsolete as this title needs to end so a fresh new series can be made.… Expand
  20. Ccreepincrud
    Sep 16, 2010
    8
    I am very happy with this game. I told myself I was done after Halo 3 but I am very glad I decided to purchase this. Multiplayer is way more fun with the addition of the armor abilities. The difficulty is intense but not frustrating. As for the whining fanboys who give a game they never played a zero simply due to it not being on the console they happen to own just dis-regard theirI am very happy with this game. I told myself I was done after Halo 3 but I am very glad I decided to purchase this. Multiplayer is way more fun with the addition of the armor abilities. The difficulty is intense but not frustrating. As for the whining fanboys who give a game they never played a zero simply due to it not being on the console they happen to own just dis-regard their reviews. Just smile to yourself and realize that you will never be as pathetic as some of these bottom feeders.… Expand
  21. Human
    Sep 20, 2010
    8
    Let me begin my review by stating in the past I have liked most of the Bungie produced Halo games, with the exception of ODST. I have enjoyed playing through the campaigns of Halo 1-3 and I cannot tell you how much of my life I have wasted playing Halo 2 and 3 online. If you are like me, then you will probably like Halo: Reach. It is a Halo game. If you have never liked Halo games, youLet me begin my review by stating in the past I have liked most of the Bungie produced Halo games, with the exception of ODST. I have enjoyed playing through the campaigns of Halo 1-3 and I cannot tell you how much of my life I have wasted playing Halo 2 and 3 online. If you are like me, then you will probably like Halo: Reach. It is a Halo game. If you have never liked Halo games, you will not like this either. The Campaign is short but sweet, with a lot happening in about a 5-6 hour campaign. There is enough variety in the missions to keep it fresh and as opposed to other popular first person shooters where the landscapes are different shades of gray and brown, Halo: Reach has a lot of bright beautiful settings. The story is also a but more believable than other halo games. You are not an unstoppable god man like Master Chief and it is established fairly early on that you are going to lose, and I for one liked that. The tone of the game is darker and there is a feeling of hopelessness about everything, which is actually an interesting change of pace which I enjoyed. The game does have its problems though. For one, AI driving is still horrible. Secondly, there was not enough character development for the other members of Noble team. I didn't connect with them, I was just plopped into combat with them and expected to care about them. Multiplayer is as fun as ever with new game modes and new forge options. Right now a lot of players don't know what certain game modes are but I'm sure over time players will figure it out. Overall, I think this is the best and most polished Halo game to date. However, that being said, these days it isn't the king of first person shooters. It is a very fun and enjoyable game, but it isn't revolutionary or mind-blowing anymore so while it may be the best Halo game to date, it is certainly not the best first person shooter. All in all, it is a fun game. If you are a Halo fan buy it, the multiplayer will be worth your money alone, but if you never got into halo games, this is not going to convert you.… Expand
  22. Circus
    Sep 21, 2010
    8
    The graphics are nothing special in reach and to be honest there are no great innovations in the game play. However the music is, as ever, spectacular. The story for me was as if they had put no effort into it although the ending really made me feel nostalgic. I loved the way they tied it into the first scenes of combat evolved. Yet I would have liked to find out more about theThe graphics are nothing special in reach and to be honest there are no great innovations in the game play. However the music is, as ever, spectacular. The story for me was as if they had put no effort into it although the ending really made me feel nostalgic. I loved the way they tied it into the first scenes of combat evolved. Yet I would have liked to find out more about the forerunners, cortanas origin and of course the flood. At one point I thought that there may be room for the flood in the game as there was a marine in typical combat evolved style, sitting on the floor with a gun to his head talking to himself about the "other" aliens. logically though it would have been stupid to have the flood on reach and really what I am saying is that the original 3 halos are the ones to play, all with good narrative. ODST and reach sadly are simply not up to par when it comes to story (even though Reachâ… Expand
  23. E554551N
    Sep 21, 2010
    8
    Personally my favorite halo game. As anyone who has played halo from the very beginning should notice, gameplay has strayed far from the good old overpowered weapons and original missions of the original, but back then it was the newest and best around, now games have copied and improved. In my opinion Reach is Bungie and halo's way of adapting to the less original market and well they didPersonally my favorite halo game. As anyone who has played halo from the very beginning should notice, gameplay has strayed far from the good old overpowered weapons and original missions of the original, but back then it was the newest and best around, now games have copied and improved. In my opinion Reach is Bungie and halo's way of adapting to the less original market and well they did a damn good job!… Expand
  24. 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
  25. MobiusStrip
    Oct 4, 2010
    8
    Halo Reach: First, the answer everyone wants to know: 8.0/10. That's the average user score WITHOUT the hype and haters: read on. Calculating one average User Score is hard when a game has so much hype (like Halo Reach), you get lots of fanboys, haters, and more than average "it must be better than I thought" reviewers, so I applied some math to level the playing field. Firstly, Halo ReachHalo Reach: First, the answer everyone wants to know: 8.0/10. That's the average user score WITHOUT the hype and haters: read on. Calculating one average User Score is hard when a game has so much hype (like Halo Reach), you get lots of fanboys, haters, and more than average "it must be better than I thought" reviewers, so I applied some math to level the playing field. Firstly, Halo Reach doesn't deserve less than 2/10 from anybody (it works, has reasonable content, and is not overly expensive), so I removed those scores to eliminate obvious hate reviews. Secondly, a lot of reviewers are biased toward hype (whether they realise it or admit it or not). So for a game like Halo Reach some fanboys just think "Yeah! 10/10", some reviewers think "The critics say it's awesome, so I think I should score it 9/10", and then some think "I thought it was pretty good but lots of people say it is fantastic so maybe I missed the fine details, so instead of a 7 I'll give it an 8". I adjusted each user score proportionately to eliminate hype at the "top end" of the scale. What is left are scores that give a more objective indication of the user score. In mathematical jargon each user score is weighted inversely proportional to the matching critic score. My view: Halo Reach is a good solid game but not innovative nor cutting edge. I score it 8/10.… Expand
  26. markg0808
    Oct 6, 2010
    8
    This game is fun the first couple of days/weeks you play it but there are so much good games out now that you may well prefer other games. There isnt as much flair to this as there was for the other three halo games
  27. jtg00001
    Oct 10, 2010
    8
    Halo Reach is an odd game. As almost anyone will tell you, people either go nuts for it or they will go to any lengths to tarnish its name, regardless of how good the game may or may not be. I for one have never been a Halo 'fan-boy' and after playing and completing the game, still am not. But that's not to say it's not a good, if at times, great game.
    Let's start with the campaign.    Halo Reach is an odd game. As almost anyone will tell you, people either go nuts for it or they will go to any lengths to tarnish its name, regardless of how good the game may or may not be. I for one have never been a Halo 'fan-boy' and after playing and completing the game, still am not. But that's not to say it's not a good, if at times, great game.
    Let's start with the campaign. Against my usually better judgement and gaming preference, I actually bought Halo Reach almost entirely for the multi-player element. I did not expect much from the campaign and knew it would be all too short - which usually irks me; I like an engrossing game which I can get my money's worth from. I am pleased to say however that the campaign undertaken alone is not a let-down and unlike some un-mentionables (Resident Evil 5), is not infuriating to play with AI companions alone. It is frantic, difficult in the extreme, epic and most importantly meaningful. I never found myself thinking, "Iâ    … Expand
  28. Tasari
    Oct 11, 2010
    8
    Its a great game. One of the best so far this year, but my score remains a 8, most thanks to the gameplay that feels...old. Wich is good and bad. But lots of improvements and a huge amounts of fun makes the 8.
  29. Gerblanski
    Oct 13, 2010
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll start off by saying i'm far from a Halo fan boy, far from it. But i do enjoy the games. They didn't need to change much of the core mechanic as they got it pretty much right from the off, and i bet to those complainers about it feeling to like the first or second, if they changed it radically, you'd all complain. Anyway, the changes they have made are mainly to the weapons, they feel a lot better than Halo 3/3:ODST, although i don't see the point in the DMR, its a glorified pistol, it doesn't sit in between the Assault Rifle and the pistol, but swinging more to the pistol. In my opinion, they should have kept the burst fire. The single player was fun and frustrating on Legendary but you'd expect it to be. And possibly one of the greatest mechanics in any game, if you die many times after a dodgy checkpoint, it reverts you back to the previous checkpoint. The story though is pretty flat. Its basically another invasion story, the Planet Reach is under attack by the Covenant, and you part of a group of spartans called Noble Team, realise the inevitability of the conflict. Because of this and the lack of lone wolf element to 1-3 (bar ODST), you do grow close to your squad mates as they perish one by one. Multiplayer is standard Halo. I'm not good at it, but it can be fun at times, more playing the right way, than your way, unless your way is the right way, but then that might not be as fun. Firefight is expanded further from ODST and is a lot of fun, with, or without teammates and allows me to level up online, without getting exceeding frustrated by playing *with* people who are better than me, rather than against. Finally the matchmaking system is still by far better than any other first person shooter has. They haven't seemed to change it on the surface since Halo 2 and theres a reason why.… Expand
  30. Mamba_Tabac
    Oct 16, 2010
    8
    Never been a big fan of Halo to be honest - to me it's one of those franchises that everyone seems to love but I can't for the life of me understand why. However - even I must admit that this one is pretty good. Yes the campaign story is bloated and up it's own *** as usual - but there is absolutely no faulting the multiplayer - which is great fun I must say.
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#6 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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91

Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

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