Halo 5: Guardians

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  1. NDiggy
    Oct 31, 2015
    7
    I found the campaign to be quite enjoyable and found the story to be excellent. I concede that it might be confusing if one hasn't kept up with the Halo universe outside of the games (books and comics, etc.). However, the story and the pacing felt great to me. Granted I'm coming into the game from Destiny: Taken King, which still doesn't have much of a story to speak of, so that may beI found the campaign to be quite enjoyable and found the story to be excellent. I concede that it might be confusing if one hasn't kept up with the Halo universe outside of the games (books and comics, etc.). However, the story and the pacing felt great to me. Granted I'm coming into the game from Destiny: Taken King, which still doesn't have much of a story to speak of, so that may be coloring my opinion somewhat.

    The multiplayer is a mixed bag for me thus far. When I'm matched with players around my level, it's great. Sadly, much of the time I'm matched against players far better than myself (even after my first 10 placement matches), which makes for a frustrating experience. Facing off against platinum players with 200+ games under their belt when I've got 12 games under my belt and I'm a silver/borderline gold player is frustrating. Hopefully this will improve as I learn the maps and more players finish the campaign and begin entering multiplayer.

    Warzone is fun, but the requisition packs are frustrating. A player that spends money on these packs can gain an advantage over one that doesn't. That should NEVER happen in any pvp game, and I frankly expected better from 343 after how much I enjoyed Halo 4 multiplayer. In addition, the requisition packs are a little confusing. Some seem to get used up after one use, while others stick around no matter how often they're used. There also isn't any way to tell if it's worth keeping duplicates of a card, or if it's better to sell them for REQ points. Does keeping multiple cards give me any benefit? Sadly, there is no way of knowing. It seems microtransactions are going to be a fact of life for gamers going forward, even when we're shelling out $60+ for a game. If Star Wars Battlefront or Call of Duty Black Ops III can offer better multiplayer without microtransactions, there won't be anything holding me to Halo 5 when they're released.    … Expand
  2. WildFire15
    Nov 4, 2015
    6
    Halo's recent history is curious to me. The series' greatness is undoubtable, but with both 4 and 5 I start seeing stretch marks and cracks in strange places that have little to do with the Halo series.

    Things start with the gameplay, which is by no stretch of the imagination bad. While out of place in the franchise, the smart link/iron sight aiming fits fairly well while the booster    Halo's recent history is curious to me. The series' greatness is undoubtable, but with both 4 and 5 I start seeing stretch marks and cracks in strange places that have little to do with the Halo series.

    Things start with the gameplay, which is by no stretch of the imagination bad. While out of place in the franchise, the smart link/iron sight aiming fits fairly well while the booster adds an extra level of useful speed to make fights more intense, but many of Halo's unique weapons have been cast aside and replaced with forgettable alternatives (I rather miss the Brute weapons and vehicles).

    The plot's a bit of a disappointment as well, despite quite a lot of potential. It assumes you're up to date on the vast majority of Halo lore which isn't necessarily bad but doesn't help anything, it certainly raised more questions for me as I've only read a handful of the books (such as how Blue Team's there). On the whole though, plot and characters are handled badly, shying away from interesting moments that could use exploring. Blue Team aren't exactly complicated, but they're far less interesting here and even Buck and the Arbiter have stepped away from what made them awesome. I've no issue with playing as Locke (and I find the people who complain about it to be rather foolish), but he's not offering much of an alternative view point on the world, he's just another numpty blundering through the game's events.

    Still, the game plays well and has good multiplayer. The lack of Forge at launch is annoying but I'm looking forwards to getting my hands on it. The aesthetic (ie look) of the game isn't quite as appealing as previous entries somehow and there's bizarre pop ins/textures changing at times to keep the game at a smooth frame rate, which is at least appreciated but doesn't help it's overall presentation.

    Overall, it's a solid game that's well worth looking into. Just don't expect it to be the next coming or to remember much of it by January.    … Expand
  3. owenw218
    Feb 18, 2016
    7
    This game is alright, and if you have an Xbox One it is worth grabbing. 343 is improving the game each month but it's still lacking in a lot of ways. Most maps are very similar, only after 3 patches/updates are there a good number of diverse maps, and while warzone is fun, but it quickly devolves into wanting to spend money on req packs to get the items you want to be able to spawn in. IThis game is alright, and if you have an Xbox One it is worth grabbing. 343 is improving the game each month but it's still lacking in a lot of ways. Most maps are very similar, only after 3 patches/updates are there a good number of diverse maps, and while warzone is fun, but it quickly devolves into wanting to spend money on req packs to get the items you want to be able to spawn in. I have 4 days of play time across arena and warzone. This game is fun but its rough around the edges. The number of gamemodes, particularly social playlists are lacking, still no oddball!

    This game will most likely improve as time goes on, but it's a just above average Halo, nowhere near the level of Halo 2, 3 or Reach in my opinion. Hopefully 343 buckles down and continues to provide updates for this game because as it stands, it is a 60 dollar experience, but the req packs will leave you needing to spend a lot more if you aren't intending on playing tons to unlock them normally. However, it's a catch 22 because if you're playing a lot, particularly warzone, you will want more req packs.

    The req pack system isn't awful, but it's clearly designed in a way to get you to spend a **** load of money to get the stuff you want, and as somebody who has been playing halo since the first one, it is an unwelcome change.

    Final Thoughts: If you own an xbox one, grab it it is a solid game. If you bought an xbox one for it like I did, reconsider unless you know you have multiple friends who plan to do the same. Teammates will make or break your experience.    … Expand
  4. realfilthy
    Nov 5, 2015
    5
    This game is mediocre at best. The story line is meh as many people have stated. I know it's the second of a 3 part series but still. The multiplayer could be better. While warzone is kind of fun and pretty hectic, arena is pretty bad. The DMR is way too overpowered and the spawn system sucks. I can't tell you how many times I've spawned to getting shot in the back 2 seconds later. I'veThis game is mediocre at best. The story line is meh as many people have stated. I know it's the second of a 3 part series but still. The multiplayer could be better. While warzone is kind of fun and pretty hectic, arena is pretty bad. The DMR is way too overpowered and the spawn system sucks. I can't tell you how many times I've spawned to getting shot in the back 2 seconds later. I've even spawned right in the reticle of an opposing team member with a sniper rifle, I kid you not. The developers decided that the default weapon would be the assault rifle (which you can't change), a pretty useless gun. Plus, I don't understand how a grenade can go off right under the feet of someone that's one shot and it not kill them. Of course I've been killed by rockets that hit the wall 15 yards away but I can't kill someone with a railgun that hit them in the feet. I don't know if it's lag or what but all I got was a broken game. A broken mediocre game.… Expand
  5. scoobijohn
    Oct 28, 2015
    7
    single player only review - game felt good liked the controls - it looked good too with the level on sanghelios being simply gorgeous - later levels felt rushed like they were using old assets that were just touched up a bit - level design was good for the most part though not stellar again feeling a rehashed towards the later levels - the guns...well i felt drawn to just a fewof them withsingle player only review - game felt good liked the controls - it looked good too with the level on sanghelios being simply gorgeous - later levels felt rushed like they were using old assets that were just touched up a bit - level design was good for the most part though not stellar again feeling a rehashed towards the later levels - the guns...well i felt drawn to just a fewof them with most being not worth it - but did let me play with a good gun for most of the game - the story felt disjointed and a bit lack luster - also without spoilers the main baddy didn't sit well with me and finally the campaign ended very abruptly

    give this game a 7/10 because it was fun but also slightly disapointing    … Expand
  6. True_Reclaimer
    Mar 17, 2016
    5
    Halo: 5. Thats not the chronological number of the halo games series, but rather the score it deserves on Metacritic. A solid 5/10. Graphics are pretty, and it feels nice, but the gameplay is hollow and theres not much left to milk. Theres only 3 good Halos - And those are the 3 that star Master Chief. Then theres 3 spinoff Halos - ODST, Reach and now Guardians. These games are meh andHalo: 5. Thats not the chronological number of the halo games series, but rather the score it deserves on Metacritic. A solid 5/10. Graphics are pretty, and it feels nice, but the gameplay is hollow and theres not much left to milk. Theres only 3 good Halos - And those are the 3 that star Master Chief. Then theres 3 spinoff Halos - ODST, Reach and now Guardians. These games are meh and feel more like COD future warfighter. (We dont speak of Halo 4)… Expand
  7. captainkane
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    Halo 5 exceeded my expectations. After the MCC debacle, everyone was worried that 343 and Microsoft would screw up the Halo 5 launch too. Quite the opposite. 343 gave us a pain free launch. I’ve seen a lot of talk that Destiny is the best shooter out right now, but it has devolved into a blatant cash grab. And the multiplayer is a laggy mess. No thanks. COD is stale, and it’s arcady, campyHalo 5 exceeded my expectations. After the MCC debacle, everyone was worried that 343 and Microsoft would screw up the Halo 5 launch too. Quite the opposite. 343 gave us a pain free launch. I’ve seen a lot of talk that Destiny is the best shooter out right now, but it has devolved into a blatant cash grab. And the multiplayer is a laggy mess. No thanks. COD is stale, and it’s arcady, campy gameplay appeals to the bottom denominator. For gamers sick of the COD, Destiny, and Battlefield bandwagon, Halo 5 is a solid alternative.

    There’s a caveat. People not versed in Halo lore will be lost playing the campaign. But I didn’t buy Halo 5 to play the campaign because it’s overrated. I purchased H5 for the multiplayer.

    Will Halo fans like the campaign? Maybe. Reactions will be mixed for sure. Halo fans have been completely inconsolable since 343 took over the franchise. So I’m sure many fans will launch into “worse Halo ever” rants. The campaign is OK, but it verges on uninspiring. With the exception of franchises like Fallout, Bioshock, and Half-Life, shooters are poor mediums to tell stories. If I rated H5 on just story, my final score would be much lower. That said, it’s still better than the trash Activision throws at us.

    The campaign features co-op, so friends can enjoy it together. Be warned Halo fanboys(and girls), there is no split screen. 343 announced that Halo 5 would not feature it months before launch. So this isn’t news. I’m surprised how many gamers purchased H5 not knowing this. The lack of split screen isn’t a deal breaker since a proportionally small number of people use it.

    H5’s graphics are unimpressive. It suffers from screen tearing and aliasing. Shadows are jagged. Textures are low quality. Pop in’s plague environs. Visually, H5 isn’t an improvement over Halo 4 except for one big difference: Halo 5 hits 60 frames per second. All 360 versions of Halo were 30fps. Competitive games perform better at higher frames, and 343 desperately wants Halo to reemerge as the de facto gold standard for competitive console gaming. There’s no doubt that visual sacrifices were necessary to maintain that level of performance. Still, Halo 5 doesn’t look all that great. The “dynamic” adjustments 343 talks about come with big sacrifices in graphic fidelity that are evident to anyone who plays it. The lack of split screen is another sacrifice.

    Despite the above, H5 runs silky smooth. From a performance perspective, H5 is the best multiplayer experience on nextgen. Hit detection is accurate and consistent. Framerates hold steady, even in larger game modes. The move to full-time dedicated servers was the right choice, and ALL developers should be making that move. But servers are only as good as the netcode, and H5 delivers there too. In comparison to all the other major fps titles on nextgen, none rival H5 in performance or hit detection.

    How about multiplayer? Well, it’s good. Darn good. For players wanting a casual shooter, don’t play here. H5 is brutal and the skill gap is much wider than COD. The gripes I’ve read about gun balance, spawns, etc. are over exaggerated. Those players want to complain because they couldn’t score 30 kills a game on day one. So they blame the game, not their lack of skill and patience.

    H5’s multiplayer is divided into 2 modes: Arena and Warzone. Arena is reminiscent of older Halo’s. All play is ranked play. All players start with the same weapons and abilities. Power weapons spawn at set points on the map. Controlling these points can turn the tide of every match. There’s no voting. Penalties are imposed for quitting early among other things.

    Breakout is the best game mode. It combines some round-based, tactical play with player elimination. So if a player dies in a round, he can’t respawn until the next round. Old school gamers will like this mode because it relies on precision, tactics, and teamwork. COD run and gun tryhards will hate it. In fact, the ones I’ve talked to do. That’s OK, Halo 5 is for the adults.

    The much hyped Warzone is OK, but AI enemies are sparse and nothing more than bullet sponges. Titanfall is still king of this style game mode. I prefer Warzone Assault which dumps the enemy AI, so it’s more like Big Team Slayer.

    The REQ system allows players to purchase/earn powerups for the Warzone mode only. Perks are easy enough to earn without spending real money. Perks can’t be used in Arena.

    Of course the biggest perk is free DLC!! A grossly underrated novelty by Halo fans. Since launch, 343 has already released new maps and game mode.

    My verdict on H5? It’s the best game multiplayer game on Xbox One because it focuses on things that matter: Connectivity, performance, and balance. Butthurt Halo fans need to shut up. H5 may not be the prettiest car on the strip, but its mp performance is second to none. 343 showed us it’s willing to learn and delivered the most balanced, competitive multiplayer on consoles I’ve seen in years    … Expand
  8. AverageJames
    Nov 2, 2015
    7
    Good Points
    - Stunning Visuals
    - Great Production Value - Excellent Multiplayer - Warzone a Great Edition to Halo Franchise Bad Points - Lackluster and Over hyped Story and Campaign - Terrible AI Team mates - Can Speedrun most missions - 3 of the Missions are only 2 minutes Long - Some Cut scenes would have made pretty Good Boss Battles (Dont Understand 343 Industries    Good Points
    - Stunning Visuals
    - Great Production Value
    - Excellent Multiplayer
    - Warzone a Great Edition to Halo Franchise

    Bad Points

    - Lackluster and Over hyped Story and Campaign
    - Terrible AI Team mates
    - Can Speedrun most missions
    - 3 of the Missions are only 2 minutes Long
    - Some Cut scenes would have made pretty Good Boss Battles (Dont Understand 343 Industries Decision Making there)

    If you play Halo just for the Multiplayer then i Serously Recommend Picking this up but if you play for the story and are still going to get this game, Set your Expectations a little lower than you thought otherwise you might be dissapointed.

    Not Happy with the Microtransactions on the REQ System but im reviewing the Game not 343 or Microsofts Practices.    … Expand
  9. magnificus
    Nov 1, 2015
    7
    Enjoyable, fast-paced multiplayer and a disappointing solo campaign. Level design is immense and detailed as usual, yet the battles are repetitive and mostly uninspired. Graphically it's not that different from Halo 4 - some levels are stunning (Sanghelios, Genesis), but in some cases there is a clear lack of polish which is surprising for such a big title (last level flat and blurryEnjoyable, fast-paced multiplayer and a disappointing solo campaign. Level design is immense and detailed as usual, yet the battles are repetitive and mostly uninspired. Graphically it's not that different from Halo 4 - some levels are stunning (Sanghelios, Genesis), but in some cases there is a clear lack of polish which is surprising for such a big title (last level flat and blurry background is more in line with Halo 2 than Halo 5). In terms of plot it's one of the weakest in Halo history. Narrative is disjointed, main characters don't have any serious exposition and this whole "greatest hunt" scenario is flat and without any tension.

    However, shooting it's still fun (especially in co-op mode), Promethean weaponry is awesome and multiplayer will keep Your for hours (warzone is great new addition). Just don't keep your story expectations too high this time.    … Expand
  10. Noble_5
    Nov 23, 2015
    5
    Unfortunately the way that the story is told, make the story truly uninteresting and fails to help you connect with any of the characters or the events that are unfolding. This is truly disappointing considering Halo's past successes in immersing you in incredible events and circumstances. The cut scenes are beautiful but rather short. Halo 5 did not live up to my expectations of what IUnfortunately the way that the story is told, make the story truly uninteresting and fails to help you connect with any of the characters or the events that are unfolding. This is truly disappointing considering Halo's past successes in immersing you in incredible events and circumstances. The cut scenes are beautiful but rather short. Halo 5 did not live up to my expectations of what I thought Halo was capable of being on Xbox's next gen hardware. Halo 5 should have been the definition of what an Xbox One exclusive should be, too bad for most of us that it is not!… Expand
  11. writetyper
    Nov 8, 2015
    6
    Decent to good campaign (really fills out the lore of the Halo universe) and one of the first (console) games I've played that implements Aim Down Sights mechanics in a non-obnoxious way. Looks very pretty.

    However, there's a lot of drawbacks - crap ending, the Warden fight gets old real quick and later on the campaign is fairly repetitive, I was mostly just grinding through the    Decent to good campaign (really fills out the lore of the Halo universe) and one of the first (console) games I've played that implements Aim Down Sights mechanics in a non-obnoxious way. Looks very pretty.

    However, there's a lot of drawbacks - crap ending, the Warden fight gets old real quick and later on the campaign is fairly repetitive, I was mostly just grinding through the Prometheans to get to the cool story elements. No splitscreen is a massive drawback. Multiplayer having MICROTRANSACTIONS is taking the rating down a fair few notches - I already paid for your game, don't make me pay for it again. Also Multiplayer seems very unpolished - no forge, very few gamemodes, etc.    … Expand
  12. Totto
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    343 can't do exciting singleplayer. I like the graphics. I like the soundtrack (better than halo 4). multiplayer seems like a mess between trying to please the hardcore as well as the noobs. i dont like the open maps, the fast movement, the bouncy grenades. Plays like you trade a kill for a kill, really hard to get more than that unless you are lucky. aiming is hard, and the aim343 can't do exciting singleplayer. I like the graphics. I like the soundtrack (better than halo 4). multiplayer seems like a mess between trying to please the hardcore as well as the noobs. i dont like the open maps, the fast movement, the bouncy grenades. Plays like you trade a kill for a kill, really hard to get more than that unless you are lucky. aiming is hard, and the aim acceleration isnt very comfortable in use. the beatdown animation is too slow. the dodge beatdown is really stupid, its like people just boost through the map with a mix of lag and speed.
    i like dodge feature. edge grab is ok. the aim down sight slowdown when jumping is also stupid. i never jump and aim anymore. power weapons are also now boring to use in mp.

    doesnt feel like halo anymore. but that doesnt bother me very much even though i played them all since they came out (single player and online)

    needs playlist without sprint and jump aim down sight slowdown.    … Expand
  13. bmastaz
    Oct 29, 2015
    6
    at first I hated it (Multiplayer) I dont know why people didn't like the campaign better than any FPS campaign on the next gen. Has awesome cutscenes gameplay was exciting and the story is interesting. The focus on this game was multiplayer. They decided to be different and get rid of the whole class idea thats in every single FPS today. First I hated that...but the more I played realizedat first I hated it (Multiplayer) I dont know why people didn't like the campaign better than any FPS campaign on the next gen. Has awesome cutscenes gameplay was exciting and the story is interesting. The focus on this game was multiplayer. They decided to be different and get rid of the whole class idea thats in every single FPS today. First I hated that...but the more I played realized how great and balanced it is. Making it super addicting...I cant pu the controller down now i got over my period. Unlike alot of other players.… Expand
  14. Reasoning
    Dec 9, 2015
    5
    The Campaign
    The Campaign is not good, it is really sub par. I feel like the trailers and promises were severly misleading about what was going on in the campaign this time around, but it was a weak, uninspired story with no tension or suspense at all and the ending just made me angry. The gameplay is pretty good though, the controls are the best yet and the graphics aren't bad.
    The    The Campaign
    The Campaign is not good, it is really sub par. I feel like the trailers and promises were severly misleading about what was going on in the campaign this time around, but it was a weak, uninspired story with no tension or suspense at all and the ending just made me angry. The gameplay is pretty good though, the controls are the best yet and the graphics aren't bad.

    The Multiplayer
    The multiplayer is pretty good but it feels pretty old and a bit uninspired also. I just feel like the Halo 5 multiplayer is not up to today's standards and that other games does multiplayer much better.

    Bottom line is, I feel like this game was not worth the price I paid for it, I feel almost a bit cheated out of my money and lied to by the devs and publisher, what they promised was not what we got.
    What is even worse is that, this is an Xbox One exclusive, it should be the best thing available on the Xbox One, but it just feels rushed and unfinished.
    I love the Halo series, I really do, but this game just left a bad taste in my mouth.    … Expand
  15. punkzu
    Nov 8, 2015
    7
    Been a big Halo fan since I picked up CE in early 2004. Halo 4 was a disappointment for me and I saw this as 343s shot at redemption.

    CAMPAIGN -The campaign is not as advertised. The whole epic Locke hunting Chief around the galaxy and having a stand-off campaign as shown in the commercials (even suggested on the cover art!!) simply isn't the storyline. -In fact, there's barely a    Been a big Halo fan since I picked up CE in early 2004. Halo 4 was a disappointment for me and I saw this as 343s shot at redemption.

    CAMPAIGN
    -The campaign is not as advertised. The whole epic Locke hunting Chief around the galaxy and having a stand-off campaign as shown in the commercials (even suggested on the cover art!!) simply isn't the storyline.
    -In fact, there's barely a storyline to admire and of what there is, like with Halo 4, it requires a knowledge of the EU to understand the background/characters which is a bad decision imo (this hampered Halo 4 too).
    -Playing as Locke for 80% of the time is also something I wasn't invested in. The Master Chief IS Halo. -Ultimately it's forgettable, the first Halo campaign imo to be so. I didn't like Halo 4's campaign but at least it was quite memorable. Makes me wonder what the hell 343 have been doing for 3 years.
    -Level designs, like the story, are also pretty boring/repetitive, no major set pieces to enjoy like the double scarab takedown level in Halo 3 for example. Again this is was a similar problem in 4.
    -Didn't care for the squads who were pretty unintelligent AI with 0 character investment.
    -(I read about all of the above before playing so I was at least prepared for the disappointment and was conscious of it as a consolation).
    -Also very short, 6 hours ish, for being 15 levels long.
    -It does look great visually however, very slick. Prometheans are more enjoyable to face than in Halo 4. That's honestly all I can say is good about it.

    MULTIPLAYER
    -Multiplayer is much better than in 4. The Spartan abilities are a welcome addition to the series (campaign too I should add), nice and fresh idea. Good way to solve the unbalanced armour abilities in Reach and 4. -343 have separated old from new too: Old style Halo is back - balanced, same loadout, weapons around the map type gameplay in Arena. And indeed it generally does feel like the old Halo days thank goodness with the new feature of Spartan abilities fitting in nicely.
    -And then Halo 4 style unbalanced craziness in Warzone, taken to the next level with REQ packs, different gun sights as an example etc. This works in Warzone because the maps are huge, AI plays a part and it's 24 players hence the in-your-face, skill based competitiveness of Arena doesn't really come into it - it's more of a social experience so I think things being unbalanced actually helps the vastness of the maps become more hectic, more varied and hence more enjoyable on a casual level. Put simply, I like it.
    -I'm pretty neutral on REQ packs
    -Lobbies are horrible, no gamertags visible. I didn't think lobby design could get worse than 4 but 343 somehow managed to top it.
    -Maps are visually very samey, hence boring and repetitive to look at. And a mere 3 Warzone maps. Some decent layouts however, particularly to suit the new abilities.
    -Armour customisation aesthetically looks slightly better than in 4, again pretty bad though compared to Reach and 3's artistic approach.
    - Very few gametypes - why on earth so few I don't know.
    - Overall I like but don't love halo 5's multiplayer. I did not like 4's.

    SUMMARY
    -Ultimately with 4 and now definitely 5, Halo has become an odd parody of its past self.
    -Terribly disappointing campaign - I honestly have no interest in what's to come in Halo 6. None at all.
    -Multiplayer is a decent outing which I will certainly play again and more than 4 but not religiously like I did with 3 and Reach (didn't have Live for 2), it's just not polished enough overall like the latter 2.
    -I truly don't think I will buy Halo 6 until at least a year or so after it comes out when it's half price and then it will only be to see what has come of the franchise, not because I really want it as a fan anymore which really saddens me.

    I never did a 4 review, would probably give that 5/10 for reference. The other main series games (CE, 2, 3, Reach either a 9 or more likely a 10). For this, I'd say 5/10 for campaign, 8/10 for multiplayer (7 overall is me being generous I'd say).    … Expand
  16. BrosephStalin
    Nov 10, 2015
    7
    Pros:
    - Well polished game, no problems at launch
    - Action is faster and more intense than previous Halos - Multiplayer is VERY solid, especially new modes such as breakout and warzone - Visually stunning, this game looks beautiful plus a consistent 60fps - Variety in campaign gameplay - Incredible sky-boxes - Fantastic sound design and music - Cutscenes are well directed Cons:    Pros:
    - Well polished game, no problems at launch
    - Action is faster and more intense than previous Halos
    - Multiplayer is VERY solid, especially new modes such as breakout and warzone
    - Visually stunning, this game looks beautiful plus a consistent 60fps
    - Variety in campaign gameplay
    - Incredible sky-boxes
    - Fantastic sound design and music
    - Cutscenes are well directed

    Cons:
    - Weak story
    - Campaign is surprisingly short
    - Locke is used too much, 85% of the campaign is Locke the other 15% is Chief
    - Other fire team members are not well fleshed out, can be forgettable
    - REQ packs and the microtransactions
    - Disappointing cliffhanger ending that isn't deserved
    - No Forge
    - No Firefight or Spartan Ops modes
    - No splitscreen
    - False build up of Locke vs Chief
    - Recycled boss battles

    The game has some new interesting features however the campaign is a huge let down. REQ packs fell kind of forced for Warzone. This games is worth owning if you're a major fan of the series however it won't attract the casual fans or bring more people into the fanbase. Final Verdict 7/10    … Expand
  17. EpicRetroNerd
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    Halo 5 was one of my most anticipated games of the year. The marketing was great and as a long time Halo 5 I was really looking forward to what 343 will produce. And it is here and it was kind of a let down. Now don't get me wrong the game is great but it is missing so much. Where is big team battle and infection? Griffball and the other really fun game modes? They said forge will beHalo 5 was one of my most anticipated games of the year. The marketing was great and as a long time Halo 5 I was really looking forward to what 343 will produce. And it is here and it was kind of a let down. Now don't get me wrong the game is great but it is missing so much. Where is big team battle and infection? Griffball and the other really fun game modes? They said forge will be released in December because they want to put time into it. Why don't you release the game with everything in the package and not leave one of the most used modes in Halo history. The campaign is a let down as well. The story is mediocre and the only thing keeping me interested was the really well done cutscenes and some of the great moments that occasionally happen during the story. And the marketing did not show what the story actually is, it showed a exaggerated version of what the actual story is. The multiplayer in general is good. Breakout is a great addition to the classic Halo game modes and all of the normal Halo game modes are there apart from big team battle. Which has been replaced by Warzone, which for me alright. There are now AI on the battlefield and you have to capture bases and then destroy the enemy core. Now this is all well and good until you find out how to get weapons and vehicles. You have to open packs. And there are micro transactions now. Great one 343. And to get armor you have to get them from packs. No unlocks or anything. No rank system either. But there are some great editions to the gameplay of Halo 5. You can now stop in the air when you aim so it is easier to get enemies. And you can now aim down your sights. Overall Halo 5 is a fun game that has flaws and needs to improve. When they add forge and big team battle which they are apparently adding, then the game will get a higher score. And add infection and griffball while your at it. It's not what I was expecting but I still enjoyed it and there is room for improvement. 7.5/10… Expand
  18. dogget76
    Nov 10, 2015
    7
    Halo è sempre stato famoso per la campagna in singolo, fin dal primissimo capitolo. Il multiplayer è venuto dopo, non tanto cronologicamente ma a livello di 'importanza'. Non si possono dare voti fuori parametro a un capitolo di Halo solo in virtù di una componente online che funziona (e vorrei ben vedere), quando la campagna è stata chiaramente trascurata e inserita quasi come riempitivo.Halo è sempre stato famoso per la campagna in singolo, fin dal primissimo capitolo. Il multiplayer è venuto dopo, non tanto cronologicamente ma a livello di 'importanza'. Non si possono dare voti fuori parametro a un capitolo di Halo solo in virtù di una componente online che funziona (e vorrei ben vedere), quando la campagna è stata chiaramente trascurata e inserita quasi come riempitivo. Il gameplay/gunplay è eccezionale e tecnicamente il titolo di 343 è solidissimo (al diavolo chi ha accusato gli sviluppatori di aver usato degli escamotage, questo Halo è splendido da vedere): quello che manca è il cuore, un cuore fatto di trama, personaggi e level design.
    A parte un paio di momenti la campagna si trascina avanti a stento e i nuovi personaggi sono piatti, per non dire insulsi. Lo spawning dei nemici, il loro posizionamento e il ritmo sono assolutamente casuali, e il tutto è incanalato in livelli tortuosi ma lineari e mai troppo ampi. Talvolta si ha l' impressione di avere a che fare con livelli procedurali e non creati ad hoc da un professionista.
    Halo è ancora lui, ok, e i miglioramenti sul lato tecnico sono evidenti, ma la campagna così anonima e la mancanza di "cuore" sono assolutamente da punire. E al diavolo il multiplayer online, l' online non è arte, ma rozzo artigianato e Halo merita ben più di questo.    … Expand
  19. Fenix9421
    Apr 11, 2016
    5
    Campaign is not terrible but mediocre, Arena multiplayer is great, unfortunately Halo 5 Warzone is a new reference point for Pay2Win in a full price title, that could have been otherwise great. A paramount testament to the power of greed. Microsoft and 343 should be ashamed of themselves. P2W in the Warzone part of the game and secondly a lukewarm campaign ruin what could have been one ofCampaign is not terrible but mediocre, Arena multiplayer is great, unfortunately Halo 5 Warzone is a new reference point for Pay2Win in a full price title, that could have been otherwise great. A paramount testament to the power of greed. Microsoft and 343 should be ashamed of themselves. P2W in the Warzone part of the game and secondly a lukewarm campaign ruin what could have been one of the best titles in this console generation.… Expand
  20. TheRealZapz
    Dec 14, 2015
    7
    It is a good game overall, but without split-screen, which is a trope in the Halo franchise, it holds it back from being better.

    Some other points are:

    Warzone is a great addition.

    Much better after BTB has been added.

    Waiting for forge

    Arena gamemodes are great overall

    Fun and Fast Paced gameplay
  21. Halo117
    Nov 1, 2015
    7
    The campaign story is based around the lore, so casual fans ma not understand. The characters are also grossly underdeveloped, and I wasn't very invested in the story, but it's not the worst Halo campaign. As far as gameplay, 343 was able to balance new mechanics and the old Halo feel rather well. Warzone is a nice change from regular playlists, and Arena games are quicker and as exitingThe campaign story is based around the lore, so casual fans ma not understand. The characters are also grossly underdeveloped, and I wasn't very invested in the story, but it's not the worst Halo campaign. As far as gameplay, 343 was able to balance new mechanics and the old Halo feel rather well. Warzone is a nice change from regular playlists, and Arena games are quicker and as exiting as they've been since Halo 2. Each weapon is worth using, and has a given purpose that you can base them around. Apart from a less than stellar campaign, this game is still fun and worth buying for the multiplayer.… Expand
  22. BigBoss99
    Nov 5, 2015
    7
    This game looks awful and has a bad campaign +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Online is good
  23. CreamyyStreams
    Nov 10, 2015
    7
    It's a big step up from Halo 4, but still not the return to glory I'd hoped for.

    Campaign is bland and uninspired, features as much padding as it does actual gameplay and somehow - I've no idea how, since Halo has traditionally been great it this, even since the developer switch - the sound design is all mixed up. None of the music seems to 'fit' what you're doing. My other half was in    It's a big step up from Halo 4, but still not the return to glory I'd hoped for.

    Campaign is bland and uninspired, features as much padding as it does actual gameplay and somehow - I've no idea how, since Halo has traditionally been great it this, even since the developer switch - the sound design is all mixed up. None of the music seems to 'fit' what you're doing. My other half was in the room while I was playing the final few missions and she commented on it despite not really paying attention. Locke is an unlikeable edge fest and his character reads like an antisocial tween's Deviantart power fantasy.

    Warzone is nice. I'm not sold on the Requisition system but it's not overly intrusive and the whole thing brings back memories of chaotic Big Team Battle games on Halo 3. The scoring system is a little off, it's possible for a team to control all the bases for the entire game and still lose because the enemy was just farming AI kills, but for a bit of lighthearted fun there's nothing wrong with it.

    Arena is not competitive Halo, the maps are not designed well - they're far too big for 4vs4 and I think they've been deliberately enlarged to compensate for the continued existence of sprint. It doesn't feel like an arena shooter and the playlist name just rubs it in your face.

    If you like Halo and already own an Xbox One, it's probably worth your time. Absolutely do not go out and buy an Xbox just to play this game, you'll be wasting your money.    … Expand
  24. breakbacon
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    Solo campaign has been a fantastic experience. They've really picked the ball up from Halo 4 and put together a real slam dunk. It took about 5 hours to beat on normal which for me is actually the point where I'm getting tired of the mechanic and just want to be finished anyway so no fault there in my opinion. Multiplayer is good, except for some really awful graphical distortion on a fewSolo campaign has been a fantastic experience. They've really picked the ball up from Halo 4 and put together a real slam dunk. It took about 5 hours to beat on normal which for me is actually the point where I'm getting tired of the mechanic and just want to be finished anyway so no fault there in my opinion. Multiplayer is good, except for some really awful graphical distortion on a few of the maps. Could have been a stronger title with a more engaging multiplayer experience overall.… Expand
  25. jerhard
    Nov 19, 2015
    7
    I am a Halo fan of the first hour and what disappointed me most about this game was the story.
    In the beginning the story in Halo lived from a gloomy menacing atmosphere.
    A vast, dark, inexplicable, alien world that you were to explore and constantly threatened by. In this whole mess master chief and Cortana were the dynamic sometimes funny duo that made you believe that there was a    I am a Halo fan of the first hour and what disappointed me most about this game was the story.
    In the beginning the story in Halo lived from a gloomy menacing atmosphere.
    A vast, dark, inexplicable, alien world that you were to explore and constantly threatened by.
    In this whole mess master chief and Cortana were the dynamic sometimes funny duo that made you believe that there was a chance for the survival of mankind in the end.

    Ever since Halo Reach that has changed.
    In Halo reach 343 introduced a couple of shallow uninteresting characters, barely more than mounts for guns that were if they ever said something plainly talking annoying ****

    My point is since Halo Reach every new Halo had a more dumbed down story.
    A believable story transported by some likeable characters is all i ask for.
    But since 343 has taken the responsibility of expanding the Halo Universe this is not happening anymore.
    The short film series, the recent games and now this product of marketing research are just plain dumb and this bores me.

    I dont care for a group 4 posers constantly blabbering **** and raising their eyebrows called team Osiris.
    Although the Team Blue characters are not really introduced to the player they are more sympathetic because they are not posing idiot ****

    The gameplay is fun though. Nothing special at all, a good all level based FPS. A little to easy at times and even boring as hell sometimes (warden eternal on legendary ...).

    I would recommend this game to someone who really dislikes the first Halo. Someone who only plays casually and doesn't look for a challenge.

    So for all you Far Cry, CoD, Battlefield, Battlefront players out there this might be fun to you.

    To anyone who wants another Halo, forget it its not going to Happen.    … Expand
  26. MovieGuy811
    Feb 21, 2016
    5
    This game the worst halo game in my opinion. Lame story, awful multiplayer, micro transactions, and NO SPLITSCREEN???? This game deserves all the hate it gets, 343 still doesn't know how to make a good game, EVEN HALO 4 IS BETTER. This game has very good gameplay and graphics though. This game gets a 5/10.
  27. CLKgame
    Dec 26, 2015
    5
    The Campaign: The story in Halo 5 is utterly nonsensical. You will literally be sitting there at the final cutscene and say, "What did I just play?' The whole Locke vs. Master Chief thing? Yeah, it's a complete red herring. The actual gameplay is what you'd expect from Halo. HOWEVER. Your teammate's AI is completely inept and will sometimes get you killed. The Squad commands? As useless asThe Campaign: The story in Halo 5 is utterly nonsensical. You will literally be sitting there at the final cutscene and say, "What did I just play?' The whole Locke vs. Master Chief thing? Yeah, it's a complete red herring. The actual gameplay is what you'd expect from Halo. HOWEVER. Your teammate's AI is completely inept and will sometimes get you killed. The Squad commands? As useless as your teammates and extremely limited.
    THERE IS NO SPLITSCREEN CO-OP. In an ill-advised effort to sell more XBOX One consoles, Microsoft has done away with Splitscreen. If you want to play the campaign with a friend, they'll need their own XBOX One with an internet connection.

    The Multi-Player: To help pay for future Multi-player content, 343 and their Microsoft overlords have introduced the Requisition System. A baloney way to sell you gambling packs that only occasionally give you the weapons you need. This essentially translates into Pay-To-Win for the new Warzone mode.    … Expand
  28. CkyaBlyat
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    Campaign: The game, while being a Halo title, has left me very dissapointed. The Master Chief has saved the galaxy twice and yet, when he is "absent without leave" you get special forces to hunt him down. Seriously? What kind of story is that? Characters are bare and fail to connect to players. If Locke died, I'd celebrate. If Nathan died, I'd cry.
  29. LTR
    Nov 3, 2015
    7
    This is a pretty good Halo game. It has good gameplay, great music and pretty good story. The main reason this game didn't score higher with me was because of 343 adding some other feautures from other fps games that I felt like didn't fit in Halo like aiming down sights.
  30. ShinedHelmut
    Nov 24, 2015
    7
    Pretty solid game in the Halo series. It looks and feels great all around, my only reason for not giving the game a higher score is the sad fact that they took away split screen multi-player. It's a sad day indeed when you can't game with your friends unless they bring their own tv and XBONE. At least there will be no more rage and lost friendships over screen peakers?? Awwww 343 caresPretty solid game in the Halo series. It looks and feels great all around, my only reason for not giving the game a higher score is the sad fact that they took away split screen multi-player. It's a sad day indeed when you can't game with your friends unless they bring their own tv and XBONE. At least there will be no more rage and lost friendships over screen peakers?? Awwww 343 cares about it's loyal fans, FALSE.… Expand
  31. ItchyPeanut
    Dec 13, 2015
    6
    The game is great. Love the gameplay and everything. I also love how the enemies in campaign are harder when you are doing coop. It makes the game very challenging and fun. My main complaint is the fact that the teammates' AI feel like they were worked on for no longer than 5 minutes.They barely know how to revive a teammate that is less than 5 feet from them. Another complaint is theThe game is great. Love the gameplay and everything. I also love how the enemies in campaign are harder when you are doing coop. It makes the game very challenging and fun. My main complaint is the fact that the teammates' AI feel like they were worked on for no longer than 5 minutes.They barely know how to revive a teammate that is less than 5 feet from them. Another complaint is the checkpoint placements. Through my whole run of halo 5 on legendary coop, there were barely any moments where the checkpoint was placed away from the enemies. Most of them were placed when the enemy was in the player's face, causing an instant down. The last complaint is that the campaign is not playable on split-screen. Every halo game contained a split-screen, making it fun to play when friends and family come over or something.
    I know these complaints I have don't sound very big, but it makes the campaign feel more annoying and frustrating than enjoyable for most of the fights. It makes me feel as if I absolutely need to play the campaign on single-player or four-player if I were to attempt legendary.    … Expand
  32. jthegamer96
    Dec 26, 2015
    5
    Noticing a lot of reviews that just focus on one issue rather than taking the whole game into account, so I'll throw my opinion into the mix:

    Overall, Halo 5 is a game that was over hyped. Through the hunt the truth advertisement Halo 5 hinted at being an immersive story line of questioning whether Master Chief should still be trusted even after going AWOL. Instead we got a campaign    Noticing a lot of reviews that just focus on one issue rather than taking the whole game into account, so I'll throw my opinion into the mix:

    Overall, Halo 5 is a game that was over hyped. Through the hunt the truth advertisement Halo 5 hinted at being an immersive story line of questioning whether Master Chief should still be trusted even after going AWOL. Instead we got a campaign that is short in terms of story progression with minimum ties to its predecessor, Halo 4, and a multiplayer that is fun at first, but fizzles out after a few matches in Arena and Warzone.

    Campaign:
    The story itself has underdeveloped characters in a drawn out game with a disappointing ending. Halo 5 has a perfect opportunity to develop Master Chief's character and introduce conflict to make Master Chief and his crew more interesting, but fails to deliver as we focus on Team Osiris whose actions have little effect on the overall story, until the ending, which results in a cliffhanger for Halo 6
    Consequentially, the lack of character development for any of the characters within the fire teams made for a less engaging experience, since none of the character's history and individuality are described except through a few short dialogue sections in the latter section of the game, where it is not necessarily needed.
    The story offers plenty of lore and information either through conversations in-game, in cut scenes and through hidden intel in each of the missions. However as a casual Halo Player, none of the information was worth seeking out, since it often offers irrelevant conversations that have no relevance to the plot line. Any interesting plot holes that arose as a result of Halo 4 and Spartan Ops were either anticlimactic in resolution or dismissed entirely through a one-liner given to you. The story presented as a result felt, ironically, underdeveloped to the point where it feels like Halo 5 is just providing a background for Halo 6
    The environment did look amazing with no noticeable frame rate issues, and the addition of the team revival was useful, however the campaign was clearly designed for a multiplayer experience, since there are an unnecessarily large amount of enemies for a solo player, and the A.I performance is not as good as it could be, especially in close range scenarios, where all three of the supporting A.I could be taken out with a successful melee swing.
    Most of the game play is repetitive and tedious, especially on higher difficulties, making the campaign seem more like a firefight mode with a few in-between sections to save your progress. There are noticable exceptions, such as either a flying segment in one mission, or other missions that allow the use of vehicles to make killing easier, and more segments that switch up the kill enemies on foot should be implemented into further games.
    The reward for beating Halo 5 on legendary is not worth the time and effort, and for the most enjoyment should be played on a lower difficulty, unless you have a coordinated group of friends and a weekend to kill.

    Multiplayer:
    As far as multiplayer goes, it is fun at first. However, Halo 5 multiplayer does not hold out for the long run. The Arena section offers different types of games to play, but with some playlists having randomized games can make getting commendations difficult, since you end up playing the same type of game over and over again. Also, arena maps often feel cramped, leaving little possibility for long term strategy.
    War zone is essentially strongholds on a bigger map. There is minimal PVE interactions, and are either at the beginning of the match, or out of the way of where the current action is taking place.

    Overall the campaign feels underdeveloped in terms of story and character design with a multiplayer driven campaign that feels more like firefight, than an innovative campaign. The campaign will overload you with mostly uninteresting lore from intel and cut scenes, and any conflict from Halo 4 was easily dismissed, leading to a Campaign focused on the wrong person, with an uninteresting story.
    The multiplayer is fun at first, but there is essentially nothing to work towards, since the Req system is slow and unreliable, and matches feel repetitive and often one sided in the case of Warzone

    Recommedation:
    The game is currently not worth the $75 CAN price-tag it currently has. In its current state, it's value is more likely around $30 CAN, and is likely going to go down in value as people leave for other games and eventually leave for Halo 6    … Expand
  33. NicolasThe17th
    Mar 17, 2016
    7
    This game disappointed me, not only because they have not innovated anything (except the graphics, but everyone here knows that good graphics do not make a good game) but also the addition of Spartan Locke is annoying and makes you can not take seriously a Master chief. On the other hand, the online mode is spectacular and the story was not so bad. It's good but you are giving more valueThis game disappointed me, not only because they have not innovated anything (except the graphics, but everyone here knows that good graphics do not make a good game) but also the addition of Spartan Locke is annoying and makes you can not take seriously a Master chief. On the other hand, the online mode is spectacular and the story was not so bad. It's good but you are giving more value than they should.… Expand
  34. lrosstal
    Apr 9, 2016
    7
    I enjoy the game. Campaign was really mediocre at best. The Halo franchise is known for the great campaign and the exceptional multiplayer experience. Although the multiplayer is ever growing, with the additions of forge which the possibilities are endless, and free dlc. I feel the game hits all the marks on the multiplayer end but where is the epic story? It gets a rating of 7I enjoy the game. Campaign was really mediocre at best. The Halo franchise is known for the great campaign and the exceptional multiplayer experience. Although the multiplayer is ever growing, with the additions of forge which the possibilities are endless, and free dlc. I feel the game hits all the marks on the multiplayer end but where is the epic story? It gets a rating of 7 because 10/2=5 +2 for the great multiplayer.… Expand
  35. EmilyV
    Apr 12, 2016
    6
    This game was exactly as I expected. It obviously can't compare with the previous games but I think even with all the media hype everyone knew it was going to be very average. Unlike most people I actually enjoyed the campaign and the different approach 343 took. It was the multiplayer that was completely off its mark. Warzone was hyped to be this enormous success with its massive maps andThis game was exactly as I expected. It obviously can't compare with the previous games but I think even with all the media hype everyone knew it was going to be very average. Unlike most people I actually enjoyed the campaign and the different approach 343 took. It was the multiplayer that was completely off its mark. Warzone was hyped to be this enormous success with its massive maps and large player count but instead you get lost in the distant spawn points, and the misuse of the Req Pack System. The regular slayer and other game modes are okay but just okay. All the guns were changed for the worse. Every player is forced to use the same guns unless others are found on the map and even then you find yourself sticking with the pistol because most other guns seem overwhelmingly frustrating to get more than one kill with. The multiplayer overall for me was a 4.5/10 Campaign somewhere around 7.5/10. Worth buying if it drops to under $45.… Expand
  36. pynous
    May 11, 2016
    6
    Jogo mediano. Terminei todos seus antecessores eu posso falar com propriedade. Modo campanha repetitivo e história mais ou menos, além é claro, se enfrentat um único boss(Warden Eternal) do inicio ao final do jogo. Gráficos de N64, com texturas pobres, sombras e iluminação abaixo da média para atual geração. O modo online é fantástico, mas infelizmente isso não é suficiente para dizer queJogo mediano. Terminei todos seus antecessores eu posso falar com propriedade. Modo campanha repetitivo e história mais ou menos, além é claro, se enfrentat um único boss(Warden Eternal) do inicio ao final do jogo. Gráficos de N64, com texturas pobres, sombras e iluminação abaixo da média para atual geração. O modo online é fantástico, mas infelizmente isso não é suficiente para dizer que é um grande jogo.… Expand
  37. teemz22
    Dec 27, 2017
    6
    The game is a snooze fest (multiplayer aside).

    I just can't get into halo, I tried playing halo 3 and halo odst back in the day but I couldn't even finish them. to me halo is one of the most generic fps with power armor suits and aliens ever created. Thank god I borrowed it from my friend, campaign is booooring, graphics and sound are good but apart from that....the game is just    The game is a snooze fest (multiplayer aside).

    I just can't get into halo, I tried playing halo 3 and halo odst back in the day but I couldn't even finish them. to me halo is one of the most generic fps with power armor suits and aliens ever created.

    Thank god I borrowed it from my friend, campaign is booooring, graphics and sound are good but apart from that....the game is just that, mediocre.    … Expand
  38. SirFlankBoring
    May 19, 2023
    5
    Damn i played all the 5 games on heroic and i don't know why people hate this sooooo much...
  39. MacG
    Jan 28, 2021
    6
    The weakest entry in the Halo franchise by far. Not a bad game, just very forgettable experience that added nothing to the series. Pick up The Master Chief collection instead.
  40. SmartAlec775
    Aug 27, 2021
    5
    Bad story. Decent gameplay. Multiplayer is fun but not as good as the past Halo games. REQ system is predatory garbage.
  41. Pupo
    Jun 18, 2023
    5
    Lacks innovation and feels somewhat repetitive compared to other modern shooters. The lack of certain features and modes, such as Forge and co-op campaign at launch, is disappointing and diminishes the overall experience
  42. Lyon111
    May 2, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had to experience Halo 5 because I played all other Halos (except Reach).
    I only care for the SP campaign because I have no will to waste my time chasing children.
    My opinion of the SP campaign is simple:
    Graphics are good for an old console, so I have to congratulate them for the work here;
    Soundtrack was not as I was expecting given past ones, but it was not bad. It was good and bad, depending on the mission, but a few moments were very good;
    Gameplay was very good, meaning the handling of weapons and so forth. Still, the weapons are few; I was expecting an upgrade in number of weapons in Halo 5, obviously without removing any traditional weapon nor changing the traditional weapons too much. However, the difference between Halo 4 and Halo 5 weapons is colossal, given that the first were pathetic, to say the least;
    Story is bad. Nothing in the story makes sense. The character development is non-existent.
    In short, the SP is reasonable, even good at times, and the MP the same.
    The game was rushed and it is obvious if you play it; plus, this is a know fact by the community. Microsoft just does not learn from their mistakes. The MCC was rushed too and it was a disaster. These guys are incapable of learning with any mistake they make, not even with other developers' mistakes. This is embarrassing.
    Game verdict: 6 out of 10. Trust me, this is a very, very generous score.
    Price verdict: It is just too high for this game. 70 euros? No way it deserves any more than 30 euros.
    Advice: I recommend you only buy this game if you are a real fan, but even then, only if you have money to waste, otherwise you are in for a gigantic disappointment, even with the MP because of the lack of content.    … Expand
  43. XxNightvHawkxX
    May 14, 2016
    6
    Very generic game from what I have played. Felt uninspired and lacked the personality that made previous Halos great.

    Major Cons: -No split-screen. -Wimpy Sound Effects -Uninteresting story Linear level design "Lame" Michael Bay tier cutscenes Game feels uninspired Deviates from Halo's original formula Pros -A different take on the Halo franchise (For me, this was actually a    Very generic game from what I have played. Felt uninspired and lacked the personality that made previous Halos great.

    Major Cons:
    -No split-screen.
    -Wimpy Sound Effects
    -Uninteresting story
    Linear level design
    "Lame" Michael Bay tier cutscenes
    Game feels uninspired
    Deviates from Halo's original formula

    Pros
    -A different take on the Halo franchise (For me, this was actually a bad thing, but for others, it could be good)
    -Multiplayer brings the competitive gameplay back
    -Ranked Arena playlists!!!!!!!!
    -Map control is once again an important factor
    -Hit detection feels very solid

    I know this is a very short review, but there honestly isn't much to say about it. It just lacks a lot of love. Not a bad game, but it doesn't deserve the "Halo" name on the front of the cover.    … Expand
  44. NMFreed
    Feb 7, 2016
    6
    NOTE: This review covers only Halo 5: Guardians’ campaign mode. Multiplayer servers were not up at the time of review but have since launched.

    Halo has always been a series packed with gripping narrative, powerful interactions with characters and a whole lot of gunplay. While 343 Industries’ Halo 5: Guardians is no different, the characters we’ve come to know and love have changed.    NOTE: This review covers only Halo 5: Guardians’ campaign mode. Multiplayer servers were not up at the time of review but have since launched.

    Halo has always been a series packed with gripping narrative, powerful interactions with characters and a whole lot of gunplay. While 343 Industries’ Halo 5: Guardians is no different, the characters we’ve come to know and love have changed. Sadly, that may not be a good thing.

    This entry in the acclaimed series puts us back into the boots of the Master Chief, Spartan John-117, and he’s hot on the trail of his AI companion Cortana after the end of Halo 4. (Spoilers, obviously.) Long story short? She’s gone crazy and he still loves her.

    Master Chief has always been sort of a silent hero with a tattered past, possibly the last of his kind. But in this game, he’s got Blue Team behind him. Followers of the Halo lore will recognize this Spartan squadron from The Fall of Reach novel.

    While it’s wonderful fan service to bring characters like this back, the game lacks any sort of emotional attachment for new players. Where did these guys come from? They seem to only exist so the game can have four-player online cooperative game play.

    While Halo: Reach didn’t stun by any means, players were able to feel for each of their squadmates. In Halo 5, you’ll barely remember that they’re there.

    On the other side of the galaxy, players take charge as Agent Jameson Locke, a level-headed Spartan soldier tasked with bringing Master Chief home after his squad goes rogue looking for Cortana.
    Locke’s team is mostly faceless, but their ambiguity is carried by stellar performances from Ike Amadi as Locke and Nathan Fillion as Buck (from Halo 3: ODST).

    But at the end of the day, this is still Halo. The game is fresh, polished and a blast to play.
    It’s a healthy evolution of the Halo formula, with things like sprint and armor abilities carrying over from more recent entries. One new feature is iron sights for most of the weapons, which seems odd at first but turns out to be a welcome addition.

    Without giving anything away, the story ends up clocking in at just over 5 1/2 hours. While the game ends with a cliffhanger, players will have plenty to check out in the game’s multiplayer suite.

    Sure, this is the first Halo game to not support couch co-op, but the competitive online multiplayer mode is still ever-present.

    Halo 5: Guardians is a necessary step forward, but after the next game it might be time to retire John and crew and open up the universe to new opportunities for adventure.

    - Nicholas Friedman, Denton Record-Chronicle    … Expand
  45. HaloFever
    Jan 11, 2018
    7
    In all good conscience I cannot give Halo 5 a pass because of how much I love the Halo franchise. This game is a bad Halo game, the absolute worst of the series and elevates Halo 3: ODST. As far as shooters go, it is ok. There are some fun times to be had in the Warzone Mode, and if I can ever finish game with a positive k/d, I'm sure I could come to love it. New players be warned, afterIn all good conscience I cannot give Halo 5 a pass because of how much I love the Halo franchise. This game is a bad Halo game, the absolute worst of the series and elevates Halo 3: ODST. As far as shooters go, it is ok. There are some fun times to be had in the Warzone Mode, and if I can ever finish game with a positive k/d, I'm sure I could come to love it. New players be warned, after more than two years of the Halo community honing their skills, you will be cannon fodder.

    My primary gripe with Halo 5 is the campaign. Replaying the campaign solo or in co-op was a major part of the Halo experience. Halo 3 was the high water mark of the campaign, and Halo fans like me would replay just to hear the different voice lines. Halo 5 starts off badly by removing split-screen co-op. You can play co-op with buddies on-line, but this far after release that is not realistic. Playing co-op with my son at home is be a no-brainer, if 343 hadn't screwed up so badly. The campaign itself is a mediocre sprinkling of enemies and weapons between point A and point B. There is none of the pacing and fun moments that set Halo apart from other games. With the weakening of the Spartans' shields, you might as well be playing a re-skinned Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. The campaign is further hurt by the decision to sideline Master Chief in favor of a new protagonist, the terrible voice acting of the new protagonist, and the cut scenes that show you moments that are much more exciting than anything you play in the game.

    The multi-player is a mixed bag. It's nice to have Big Team Battle back and the 24 player Warzone is a nice idea. However, I find myself having trouble with the shooting after 3 years of Destiny. You know Destiny. It's that Bungie game with the great gameplay and terrible story. Bungie used to make Halo and I remember when Halo had great gameplay that just felt good. I feel like 343 made the gameplay worse to increase the skill gap, i.e. to make multi-player more competitive and less casual friendly. I have 3 months of Xbox Live Gold left, and that might be enough time to adjust.

    Fair warning to anyone with internet in 'Murica, the game is an outlandish 100GB download. I am now one tenth of the way toward my monthly cap. I cannot see how the game is so big when the graphics are so ordinary. Some of the canyons on the Elite home world look nice, but most of the textures are smooth metal and glass that show you how much worse the art department is at 343 compared to Bungie. Maybe I've been spoiled by the likes of Uncharted 4, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Star Wars: Battlefront. As a showpiece for the power of the Xbox One, Halo 5 is a total failure.

    I want to end this review on a positive note. The Forge mode looks fantastic and the Forge maps section has more maps than I could ever hope to play. If you can wrangle the friends to play this 2 year old game, I think you could have more fun goofing around on custom Forge maps than you would have in any competitive shooter.    … Expand
  46. 80sChild
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    I feel sorry for Halo 5. If the marketing hadn't been an outright lie, if the writer hadn't pulled a Rian Johnson and completely ignored Halo cannon, character traits (important events from Halo 4 Spartan Ops), people might have had proper expectations.

    As it was, it even managed to disappoint me, and I'm a fanboy. The story isn't horrible (leagues better than Anthem or Mass Effect    I feel sorry for Halo 5. If the marketing hadn't been an outright lie, if the writer hadn't pulled a Rian Johnson and completely ignored Halo cannon, character traits (important events from Halo 4 Spartan Ops), people might have had proper expectations.

    As it was, it even managed to disappoint me, and I'm a fanboy. The story isn't horrible (leagues better than Anthem or Mass Effect Andromeda, Destiny, etc) but its the weakest in the franchise thanks to a writer who fumbled the ball at every opportunity.

    Gameplay is very Halo with the new ability to aim down sights, boost and clamber over ledges. Great variety in locations and some really epic fights but overall a little more restrictive in level design when compared with, say, Halo Reach. The Halo sandbox is still there and you can have different encounters every time you play.

    Don't care about PvP, its not why I play Halo. Warzone firefight is fun but REQ packs (MTX's) keep it from being great - Heroic level enemies with very large health pools require vehicles/special weapons... which requires REQ packs. You can earn these but there's a moderate grind to do so. It keeps a lot of people from getting hooked on the mode.

    Overall good game, fun to play, great in co-op. No split screen. Marketing was nothing short of a lie and the story was a bit lackluster (they pull a "Halo 2" with this game).    … Expand
  47. Ham_Critic
    Apr 15, 2016
    7
    I haven't played this game for a long time so don't fault me.

    On to the review, every game is supposed to make a good first impression and this game doesn't. The advertising for this game made it seem like it was a very story driven game, but that is not the case. For a person who has never played a Halo game before, this story can be very confusing. The campaign is very short if you    I haven't played this game for a long time so don't fault me.

    On to the review, every game is supposed to make a good first impression and this game doesn't. The advertising for this game made it seem like it was a very story driven game, but that is not the case. For a person who has never played a Halo game before, this story can be very confusing. The campaign is very short if you play on easy or normal. Legendary difficulty is pretty fun if you play with a couple of friends, but it can get boring if no progress is made. The biggest complaint I have with the campaign is the way the AI is, it seems too artificial compared to other games. The campaign for me is a 5/10.

    The multiplayer is a lot better than the campaign. Warzone is fun with friends. Custom games is a blast. Arena is ok. But the req packs are a scam, it's just another company trying to steal money from you. The multiplayer mechanics are good, and are made for a competitive play style. But the mechanics get boring after a while .

    Overall, this game isn't terrible but isn't good too. The campaign is what ruined the game for me.

    6.5/10    … Expand
  48. Termin8ter
    Feb 14, 2016
    7
    Halo 5 Guardians is a decent game, with problems, but lots of things that make up for the problems. The gameplay is perfect, much better than Destiny's and WAY better than Halo 4's. 343 has introduced some new mechanics to the mix, like boosting while sprinting, aiming down sights, and a ground pound feature, which is super fun to mess around with. All these new aspects are a breath ofHalo 5 Guardians is a decent game, with problems, but lots of things that make up for the problems. The gameplay is perfect, much better than Destiny's and WAY better than Halo 4's. 343 has introduced some new mechanics to the mix, like boosting while sprinting, aiming down sights, and a ground pound feature, which is super fun to mess around with. All these new aspects are a breath of fresh air after playing Destiny and Halo 4. The story, however, is nowhere near as interesting as Halo 3's or Reach's. And it has a bulls@# cliffhanger ending. Another thing that pissed me off about Halo 5 is that 343 ripped out split-screen! One of the main reasons people loved Halo, and 343 say, NOPE!! f@# you give me money! Nice,Microsoft. Yet another infuriating thing about this game is that there are now Micro-transactions. Yes, Micro-transactions, anyone who defends Micro-transactions are idiots. Apart from that though, Halo 5 is a step in the right direction for Halo, and I would highly recommend it if Destiny left a bad taste in your mouth.… Expand
  49. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    6
    A disappointing to a beloved franchise. Halo really needs to step back and re evaluate itself. Take a hard look at itself in the mirror. It seems now they are just rehashing same stuff over and over. Still really good gunplay and multiplayer.
  50. NexusTsunami
    Jan 22, 2017
    6
    Na... was soll ich sagen... habe ich damals noch Halo 3 und Halo: Reach gesuchtet... inklusive eigenem Clan und Semi-Pro Einstellung... So langweilig und repetiv finde ich es mittlerweile Halo zu spielen. Wobei nicht nur Halo diesen Aspekt trifft. Ich habe vermutlich im Laufe der Jahre mein Lust auf kompetitive Spiele verloren.

    Früher noch mit Call Out´s und Beschimpfungen um sich    Na... was soll ich sagen... habe ich damals noch Halo 3 und Halo: Reach gesuchtet... inklusive eigenem Clan und Semi-Pro Einstellung... So langweilig und repetiv finde ich es mittlerweile Halo zu spielen. Wobei nicht nur Halo diesen Aspekt trifft. Ich habe vermutlich im Laufe der Jahre mein Lust auf kompetitive Spiele verloren.

    Früher noch mit Call Out´s und Beschimpfungen um sich geworfen und auf der K/D aus - so ist es einfach nich mehr mein Fall. Und statt mir Halo 5 sozusagen einen Auftrieb verschaffen würde, so hält es mich eher davon ab zurückzukehren. Kein Splitscreen?! Nööö.... Danke. Meine Freundin (damaliges Clanmitglied :-)... ich Schlimmer) kotzt... und ich auch.

    Sayonara Halo und Co. Ich bleibe bei meiner neuen Leidenschaft der RPG/JRPG´s... Danke aber für die tolle Zeit.    … Expand
  51. AKinkyMidgit
    Feb 25, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TL;DR: Alright campaign but misleading, Fun multiplayer but lacks social playlists, Good forge mode but lacks a browsing system.

    The game is honestly an alright game by itself but the campaign was quite misleading, the commercials all talked about "Hunting for the truth" when in all actuality the truth is known almost immediately from the start. Chief pretty much tells them where he is going, they hyped it up as if the Chief was going to go rogue and that it was going to be us figuring out the truth as to his reasons, or something like that. It is explained pretty thoroughly where he is going and what he is doing. It felt kinda cheap to get hyped about something that honestly didn't play much of a role in the story line at all.

    I like that they tried to do what halo 2 did and introduce a secondary character to play as. I will admit that I can see why they're trying to at least tone down the Chief, as he has received criticism for being a bland emotionless character but that being said, the game pretty much revolves around him, shorting his play time down to 3 missions is a pretty bad way of introducing a second major character. To make matters worse the character they tried to replace him with is a bland emotionless character too! Humourless, emotionless, Locke was not a good choice at all. I would have preferred to play as Buck because at least he doesn't take himself so seriously.

    The campaign didn't even bother to introduce anything new, other than terrible squad based combat, which usually involved you going down and your squad attempting to go after you at the last second, or your squad going down and leaving you to fight by yourself anyway. The new character had little to no story and the enemies with the exception of maybe one or two, were the same as Halo 4's. I was hoping to see flood, or maybe something new, but instead the story revolves around this awkward love story between a man and his expired A.I.

    As for the multiplayer, well it's fast paced and exciting but tough to really love, seeing as there are a total of two social playlists, Big Team and a weekly rotation. I would like a living dead playlist again please, or more objective type playlists. Playlists like Griffball and such are no where to be found on the multiplayer, giving you the choice of trying to get a objective game on Big Team and most likely getting stuck with Slayer and on the same two maps over and over again, or trying out the weekly playlist til you grow bored of playing the same objective game type.

    With over 20 multiplayer matches, I have yet to even manage to find a game of Assault, Oddball, King of the Hill, or Infection. I am a bit disappointed by the lack of playlists. The maps seem fairly decent and are nice, I must admit.

    The forge mode is the most in-depth type of creation I have seen in a halo game. There is great potential for the forge mode but a lack of a file browser makes it difficult to appreciate.

    5/10. not great, not terrible    … Expand
  52. Elfblade
    Feb 16, 2016
    6
    Just finished this last night opn Heroic and can't help but feel disappointed despite being a long time fan of the franchise. Lack of split screen co-op aside (meaning it's the first Halo game I can't play co-op with my son), I wanted to play as the Chief more. I mean - that's what we were waiting for, right?

    This was a Spartan Locke game with a glorified cameo by the Master Chief,    Just finished this last night opn Heroic and can't help but feel disappointed despite being a long time fan of the franchise. Lack of split screen co-op aside (meaning it's the first Halo game I can't play co-op with my son), I wanted to play as the Chief more. I mean - that's what we were waiting for, right?

    This was a Spartan Locke game with a glorified cameo by the Master Chief, and while that's not necessarily a bad thing this felt more like a pumped up ODST than a Halo Reach. The story was sparse, lacked the emotional impact of Halo 4 and felt like a middle-act of a film.

    As for multiplayer online - I'm not a fan. If "run and gun" is your thing then Titanfall is infinitely more fun, to say nothing about more evolved multiplayer FPS's like COD and Battlefield.

    In conclusion - looks good, runs slick and I'm glad to have played it but it's the first in the franchise since ODST that I won't be replaying. More "hollow" than "Halo"    … Expand
  53. bsdeax
    Feb 21, 2016
    7
    Story - 6
    Graphics - 8
    Gameplay - 8 Controls - 8 Sound - 9 Portuguese: Halo 5 é um jogo que precisa de mais reconhecimento dos jogadores. Sinceramente, a história peca em muitos aspectos, e um deles é o fato de que a maior parte da campanha nós jogamos com o Locke, o que ao meu ver não é uma coisa interessante sendo que todos os Halo's anteriores nós jogamos sempre com o Master    Story - 6
    Graphics - 8
    Gameplay - 8
    Controls - 8
    Sound - 9

    Portuguese:
    Halo 5 é um jogo que precisa de mais reconhecimento dos jogadores. Sinceramente, a história peca em muitos aspectos, e um deles é o fato de que a maior parte da campanha nós jogamos com o Locke, o que ao meu ver não é uma coisa interessante sendo que todos os Halo's anteriores nós jogamos sempre com o Master Chief, que é o principal personagem de toda franquia.
    O enredo é ótimo, mas a ideia de caçar o Chief e esquecer completamente das outras coisas incomoda muito.    … Expand
  54. AgentVenom117
    Feb 21, 2016
    7
    This game is very clearly filler for Halo 6 but the story has it's moments and the online multiplayer feels as good as Halo reach,buy it if you're a halo fan wait for a sale if you're a casual FPS fan.
  55. Hitjhon
    Sep 11, 2017
    7
    Un análisis para nuestro idioma.
    Después de varias horas de haber jugado Halo 5 (y ser un gran fan de Halo), esto lo que puedo decir. Primero lo que me parece bueno del juego es su gameplay en general, los que hemos jugado varios años sabremos que existe un cambio, sin embargo es muy bueno en mi opinión sobretodo por el dinamismo. Ahora directo a lo demás que me hace dejar la calificación    Un análisis para nuestro idioma.
    Después de varias horas de haber jugado Halo 5 (y ser un gran fan de Halo), esto lo que puedo decir. Primero lo que me parece bueno del juego es su gameplay en general, los que hemos jugado varios años sabremos que existe un cambio, sin embargo es muy bueno en mi opinión sobretodo por el dinamismo. Ahora directo a lo demás que me hace dejar la calificación en 7 que son 3 aspectos y los explicaré lo más resumido posible. PRIMERO La campaña es corta, tiene un boss muy repetitivo y como ya lo habrán leído es decepcionante en mi opinión debido también a la pésima publicidad de microsoft (o 343 Industries....quien sabe). SEGUNDO El escaso contenido en día uno para el multiplayer y por último TERCERO Los REQ points, de este último tengo que decir que el sistema aleatorio para conseguir objetos desbloqueables es algo que a mi personalmente no me gusta para nada, ya que tu habilidad en el juego o recolectar calaveras o archivos de inteligencia en la campaña debería entregarte recompensas no una tarjeta aleatoria y peor aún nuestra billetera (¿Acaso 60 dólares no son suficientes?).
    En fin espero que este análisis les haya servido para decidir su compra!    … Expand
  56. snypoarts
    Mar 14, 2016
    6
    I love Halo. I've always loved Halo. No split screen, a horrible campaign, and micro-transactions are not Halo. Yes, the multiplayer is incredible, but it doesn't excuse cutting features and half-assing Halo.
  57. kilo54
    Mar 28, 2016
    6
    The solid gameplay, multiplayer, art design, ideas and an excellent score is heavily weighed down by it's frustratingly short campaign and subpar story as well as subpar delivery.
  58. BoltNutGamer
    Apr 6, 2016
    7
    Halo 5, this is a game that I had been anticipating since its first E3 trailer, due to my hatred of Halo 4 as I did not feel like i was playing Halo as I turned the game off and traded it in within 2 weeks, but Halo 5 managed to grip me and keep me playing unlike Halo 4. Don't be mislead by the 7/10, to me a 7 is a good game with some flaws and that fits Halo 5s category with flyingHalo 5, this is a game that I had been anticipating since its first E3 trailer, due to my hatred of Halo 4 as I did not feel like i was playing Halo as I turned the game off and traded it in within 2 weeks, but Halo 5 managed to grip me and keep me playing unlike Halo 4. Don't be mislead by the 7/10, to me a 7 is a good game with some flaws and that fits Halo 5s category with flying colors. Halo 5 has a strong gameplay mechanic that kept me interested as it was a fresh breathe from previous Halo's, usually I would complain about something like that but Halo 5 seemed to bring back what I loved about the older ones and still advance in new combat ideas. What Halo 5 does not bring to the table, is a satisfying campaign, with its misleading advertising which did hype me up for a huge battle that lasted around 2 minutes of a cutscene, brilliant work 343. The start, middle and end was sloppy, where is masterchief throughout the game? is that how halo works now? asking where the "protagonist" is, really? In a game like Halo 5 it is clear that multiplayer is the money shot now, screw the campaign is basically the feel I got off of this and that is dreadful because halo has always had a strong narrative to accompany a game with so many unique elements, Halo 1,2,3 and Reach are easily my most beloved games due to the campaign being excellent but also because they could balance concentration on the campaign as well as executing a top notch multiplayer. 343 industries hasn't caught on to that yet. Now Halo 5's multiplayer, is it good? yes, it is a fairly balanced multiplayer with qualifers to see ones skill and a gamemode called 'warzone' which is basically what it is called. I don't have a HUGE problem with REQ packs, i don't buy them because i don't need them to have a good time. 7/10 good; has strong potential for further improvements like say i don't know a campaign worth playing. A solid FPS, great multiplayer. Your money is up to your playstyle, want a fun campaign? buy the MasterChief Collection. If you enjoy competitive multiplayer, sink your money in because it is worth that alone, it single handedly pulls it away from an average rating… Expand
  59. imoviesreview
    Oct 1, 2021
    7
    I don't think this is as bad as some hardcore Halo fans claim, but it is without a doubt the worst campaign in the series. But it does have it's moments, and the ai is at least decent. Multiplayer is pretty good too
  60. Darkmegacyber
    Apr 12, 2016
    7
    El juego tiene sus pro y contras. Tiene muy buen sistema de combate, sonido y graficos, pero deja delado la historia. La cual pudo haberse hecho mucho mas larga. La campaña no dura casi nada. Aunque el multijugador es el fuerte de este juego ya que lo actualizan y agregan contenido constantemente, Pero no se deben olvidar de la historia
  61. ILCAVALIERE
    Dec 4, 2016
    7
    buen juego sin mas,la campaña es corta y flojita,yo la tuve que poner en legendario y me duró 20h muriendo 300 veces asi que supongo que alguien en normal le durará 7.Graficamente esta muy bien en la campaña pero el multijugador graficamente es flojo flojo pero en seguida se olvida por que es muy divertido,realmente le salva el multijugador.
  62. armsoffury
    May 2, 2016
    6
    It does not have local co-op which is one of the things that gave Halo such a good reputation. The multiplayer is good but it doesn't make up for the bad story line .The campaign feels to easy even on legendary for normal it took me 8 hours by myself to beat that took one day and to make it even worse the story sucked and every time i get down 80% of the time my team mates revive meIt does not have local co-op which is one of the things that gave Halo such a good reputation. The multiplayer is good but it doesn't make up for the bad story line .The campaign feels to easy even on legendary for normal it took me 8 hours by myself to beat that took one day and to make it even worse the story sucked and every time i get down 80% of the time my team mates revive me which makes the game to easy.… Expand
  63. smokeypie15
    May 12, 2016
    6
    Expected halo 5 to be much better than what it turned out to be. No split-screen and the story was too short. The multiplayer feels great but the Req system is just stupid. Combat feels great and fun.
    Story : 3/10
    Multiplayer : 9/10
    Combat : 10/10
  64. Jonny5784
    May 12, 2016
    6
    This was my biggest disappointment of 2015, I completed the campaign in 4-5 hours, what was there wasn't bad IMO but way to short, multiplayer is decent but nothing even close to previous instalments, I think the game overall is ok but far to short, could have and should have been at least twice as long, this game used to be X box's premier game there system seller, not sure what happenedThis was my biggest disappointment of 2015, I completed the campaign in 4-5 hours, what was there wasn't bad IMO but way to short, multiplayer is decent but nothing even close to previous instalments, I think the game overall is ok but far to short, could have and should have been at least twice as long, this game used to be X box's premier game there system seller, not sure what happened here, disappointed.....massively… Expand
  65. omgitstomcat17
    Jul 8, 2016
    7
    This was definitely not the best halo game (in the main series). Although it had amazing multiplayer capability's it failed to deliver a story on-par with the other campaigns in the series. 343 definitely needs to figure out how to get the right balance of online arena modes and single-player campaigns. The worst decision in the making of this game is the fact that they (343) ripped localThis was definitely not the best halo game (in the main series). Although it had amazing multiplayer capability's it failed to deliver a story on-par with the other campaigns in the series. 343 definitely needs to figure out how to get the right balance of online arena modes and single-player campaigns. The worst decision in the making of this game is the fact that they (343) ripped local split screen out of the game. Meaning, to play with friend, you would need at least 2 X-Box ones to play campaigns and custom games. This was a huge blow to the Halo community as a part of the previous games success was the fact that it was so fun to sit down with friends and play together or against each other. The amount of space (gigabytes) it takes up on your X-Box is massive. It started out with around 76 gigs required, and since then has managed to grow to over 80 gigs. Master Chief does not feature as much as fans would have wished, only playing as Chief for 3 (out of 15) missions.… Expand
  66. Roger1718
    Nov 28, 2017
    5
    No idea what happened to this franchise. Don´t get me wrong, unlike many others who only despise the most recent halo games just because of the new changes implemented, I think 343 industries did a fine job with halo 4. They offered a new interesting story for the franchise to continue, and even managed to create character development, something that the other halos (1 to 3) had a lackNo idea what happened to this franchise. Don´t get me wrong, unlike many others who only despise the most recent halo games just because of the new changes implemented, I think 343 industries did a fine job with halo 4. They offered a new interesting story for the franchise to continue, and even managed to create character development, something that the other halos (1 to 3) had a lack of. Nonetheless, I cannot say the same thing about halo 5. It let me down, destroying completely a story full of potential to become great. The plot was simply rushed, basic, and the duality between masterchief and locke that was over emphasized before the games was realeased wasn´t even present. I am only giving this game a 5/10 beacuse of the gameplay and multiplayer, which I genuinely enjoyed (although that is mainly personal). Otherwise, I would give it a straign 2.… Expand
  67. salmansohail_
    Jan 29, 2017
    7
    Yet another let down from 343 Industries. Halo 5 ruined the complete halo franchise's universal acclaim spot. Halo 5 was falsely advertised. The game can be completed within 5 hours and it has no multiplayer. The campaign however was trash. The multiplayer was really fun and if this wasn't a direct sequel to Halo 4, and instead was something like halo reach, then it could easily get 8/10.
  68. Magma17
    Jul 15, 2018
    6
    halo 5 guardians tem uma das piores campanhas de toda a história da industria dos vídeo games,Eu não sei de quem é a culpa 343I?Microsoft?
    Não sabemos,mas tudo oque esse jogo tentou fazer foi um fracasso,Sim estou dizendo isso de HALO,a mesma franquia que tinha o maior LORE de todas as formas de entretenimento,filmes,séries,jogos...Halo era exemplo de como contar uma boa historia,com    halo 5 guardians tem uma das piores campanhas de toda a história da industria dos vídeo games,Eu não sei de quem é a culpa 343I?Microsoft?
    Não sabemos,mas tudo oque esse jogo tentou fazer foi um fracasso,Sim estou dizendo isso de HALO,a mesma franquia que tinha o maior LORE de todas as formas de entretenimento,filmes,séries,jogos...Halo era exemplo de como contar uma boa historia,com ótimos personagens,momentos épicos e um universo grandioso,Como isso foi acontecer?
    Oque eu posso dizer é que parece que todos que estão trabalhando em Halo,não sabem oque estão fazendo,como vão fazer e aonde eles querem chegar,ou o simplesmente não sabem o conceito de contar uma boa história.
    Vamos começar pelo Marketing que fizeram em cima do jogo,é obvio que HALO não é o mesmo de 10 anos atrás,grandes franquias atuais como COD,FIFA,BF, e todas esses merdas de casuais vão chamar mais atenção do que um game exclusivo de uma plataforma que não esta em seus dias de glorias,então o Marketing tinha que ser algo que chamasse atenção de todos,mesmo que você nunca jogou Halo antes,iria querer jogar,então que surgiu o "Hunt the Truth"Onde era mostrado Master chief como o traidor da humanidade,então um grupo de Spartans 4 começavam a maior caçada da historia,Trailers live-action mostrando chief deixando civis para a morte...Épico não...?
    Seria,se isso fosse entregue no jogo,a traição do jogo foi baseada em apenas um dialogo dispensável e sem emoção...
    Outro problema de Halo 5 é todo o material necessário para entendimento completo do Game,Todos os livros,séries,Hqs lançados antes do day one de Halo 5,foi necessário para dar enfase aos personagens novos(e não tão novos assim)Muitos são acessíveis,como por exemplo:Halo NightFall que pode ser acessado na netflix,mas isso se trata de um Game,em Halo 3 por exemplo você conseguia acompanhar toda a história sem a necessidade de outras mídias,Halo 5 faz que você JOGADOR de Halo não entenda a História por completo,mesmo que você tenha jogado todos os outros jogos da Saga principal e Spin-offs,343I diz basicamente:Se você não entendeu 100% dos acontecimentos,você não é um fan de verdade(E claro,você precisa comprar todo esse material),é tão difícil o Player simplesmente colocar o CD no video-game e se divertir com a história,não para 343I e Microsoft.
    Até agora eu basicamente disse que o Marketing de Halo foi ruim,mas o porque eu considero essa como uma das piores campanhas de toda industria,Serio,Halo 5 se compara a Et do Atari,Superman 64,Rambo the video game,Destiny?
    E a resposta é sim;Talvez não em termos de Gameplay,já que se trata do game mais dinâmico da saga(mais dinâmico que a resolução do PS4 pro)Mas sim de tudo que esta em volta de sua historia.
    As cutscenes são toscas,no nível de sentir vergonha alheia ao jogar,parece tudo encenado,como uma peça de teatro,sinto mais como se estivesse vendo uma dança coreografada em vez de um combate de verdade,na primeira missão vemos a "grandiosa" luta contra Jul ´mdama,e acredite,esse personagem recém adicionado morre no primeiro encontro,simplesmente o Líder do covenant remanescente foi morto nos primeiros minutos de jogo;Outro momento vergonha alheia é a luta dos dois spartans:Jameson Locke e Master Chief,muitos compraram o jogo por conta desse momento,o encontro entre as duas classes de Spartans,qual projeto é o mais forte,Chief vai matar Locke,Vamos matar Chief jogando como Locke?
    -Não!
    Tudo acontece em uma Cutscene,uma luta sem graça,rápida,sem armas,sem habilidades spartans,apenas um combate corpo a corpo genérico,onde acaba e não tem uma sequência para o acontecimento durante todo o jogo.
    Personagens:A adição de personagens em Halo 5 foi desnecessário,sem personalidade,sem carisma,apenas Bots que te ajudam a levantar durante o gameplay,esse é o verdadeiro motivo deles estarem lá.
    Adeus diálogos épicos,Oque era para ser a traição contra a UNSC virou:"Eu não gosto disso" ou um Cliff Hanger Épico como:"Sir, Finishing This Fight"(*Halo2) para:"Você demorou,em"
    Me diz,quem foi que escolheu essas frases horríveis?
    Resumindo:Halo 5,foi uma das piores campanhas(Histórias) de toda indústria,e me faz temer sobre o futuro dessa saga.
    MP:
    Felizmente ela não conseguiu destruir o jogo por completo,já que possui o melhor MP de toda a saga,muito conteúdo pós lançamento,completo e robusto,mas não foi só isso que fez Halo ser grande.
    Embora 90% da análise foi para "falar mal" do jogo,Halo 5 da um ar novo a saga,trazendo mudanças no Gameplay sem deixar sua essência de lado,como um bom e velho vinho,Além de claro,trazer o MP mais completo e viciante da saga,Possui microtransações mas ao contrario do que dizem,não desbalanceia a arena
    Halo 5 Guardians É bom em tudo que se propõe,exceto de como contar uma Historia de Halo...    … Expand
  69. AstralAssassin3
    Dec 6, 2016
    7
    343's second attempt at a halo game, it is better than halo 4 but compared to most of the bungie games, it falls short:

    Pros: -Multiplayer is a blast especially with the new addition of war zone -Graphics and sound design are great as always -Runs at 60FPS on the Xbox one -Cool improvements to the halo gameplay -Good variety of weapons Cons: -Mediocre story especially since 3/4    343's second attempt at a halo game, it is better than halo 4 but compared to most of the bungie games, it falls short:

    Pros:
    -Multiplayer is a blast especially with the new addition of war zone
    -Graphics and sound design are great as always
    -Runs at 60FPS on the Xbox one
    -Cool improvements to the halo gameplay
    -Good variety of weapons

    Cons:
    -Mediocre story especially since 3/4 of the game is playing as spartan Locke and not the master chief
    -Sequel baiting ending
    -Very short campaign
    -Dumb AI in the campaign
    -Multiplayer can be unbalanced
    -Microtransactions

    In the end:

    Story: 4/10
    Gameplay: 7.5/10
    Multiplayer: 8.5/10
    Graphics and sound design: 8.5/10
    Overall: 7/10    … Expand
  70. Broyax
    Jan 18, 2017
    6
    ça m'ennuie, ça me contrarie de lui coller un 6, car Halo 5 dispose de sérieux arguments à faire valoir, notamment cette direction artistique à tomber par terre épaulée par une technique d'un fort beau gabarit ma foi, qui lui permet de dispenser avec un aplomb sidérant un taux constant de 60 im/s, y compris en multi-joueurs. Ce dernier n'est pas aussi beau que la campagne mais pasça m'ennuie, ça me contrarie de lui coller un 6, car Halo 5 dispose de sérieux arguments à faire valoir, notamment cette direction artistique à tomber par terre épaulée par une technique d'un fort beau gabarit ma foi, qui lui permet de dispenser avec un aplomb sidérant un taux constant de 60 im/s, y compris en multi-joueurs. Ce dernier n'est pas aussi beau que la campagne mais pas dégueulasse non plus.

    Halo 5 s'est amélioré sensiblement dans sa maniabilité et son interface, même par rapport à Halo 4 qui marquait de réels progrès depuis l'ère Bungie : on peut enfin courir... tout le temps (!) escalader en souplesse, donner des ordres à son équipe, lui demander de l'aide... Certaines batailles sont épiques et le spectacle est toujours au rendez-vous sans jamais vomir des scripts partout comme les infâmes Call of Duty... et sans QTE non plus.

    Si la VF est toujours excellente, la musique est plutôt générique et les effets sonores, modifiés, sont en retrait par rapport à Halo 4 : un contre-coup incompréhensible. La campagne reste agréable mais sa fin bâclée laisse une mauvaise impression.

    Le multi-joueurs lorgne beaucoup trop du côté des Call of Duty, favorisant outrancièrement le corps-à-corps. Les boucliers se rechargent plus vite mais dégringolent aussi plus vite : Halo 5 est devenu trop nerveux. Beaucoup de cartes sont trop grandes et mal foutues.

    Le système de réquisitions est une mauvaise idée qui oblige à s'équiper au cours du combat alors qu'on préparait ses paquetages avant chaque manche dans Halo 4. Les véhicules se trouvaient sur le terrain, accessibles à tous, ici il faut atteindre des niveaux prédéterminés pour les utiliser via les réquisitions. Heureusement ce système bidon n'est utilisé que dans les deux modes de la nouvelle "zone de combat". Malheureusement, les paquetages que l'on améliorait au fur et à mesure dans Halo 4 n'ont pas été reconduits ici. Bref, on l'aura compris, le multi est devenu un peu pourri.

    La campagne gâchée par une fin expédiée qui n'en est pas une laisse supposer un autre Halo très prochainement, peut-être le véritable Halo 5, qui sait ? moins répétitive et moins lourde que celle du 4, elle laissait espérer un bien meilleur équilibre. Elle y parvient d'une certaine façon mais sans convaincre totalement : Locke est définitivement une andouille, une loque.

    On reste donc mitigé... mais toujours en admiration devant cette beauté et maniabilité, fluides de tous les instants... tout en regrettant l'ambiance sonore en retrait. Le multi de Halo 4 rame et n'a pas de serveur dédié... et pourtant ! on s'amuse nettement plus dessus. Que s'est-il donc passé ? un manque de clairvoyance certain de la part de 343 Industries sur lequel on a pas fini de s'interroger.    … Expand
  71. Phoenix123
    Jan 7, 2022
    7
    The game lacked a lot of content at first, though overtime I think it did become an enjoyable game to play multiplayer wise. The campaign was an abomination, though, and brings the rating down a point or two for me.
  72. Jordan_Essen
    Sep 22, 2017
    5
    While this new approach to a Halo game is respectful, I and many others believe this game lacks the drive and ' the want to continue ' from the original trilogy. The game shows that it has had much work put into it but it lacks pacing a halo game needs, this game makes you feel sleek and fast rather than tanky, slow and grainy.
    This impact leaves you feeling like you're a naked human in a    While this new approach to a Halo game is respectful, I and many others believe this game lacks the drive and ' the want to continue ' from the original trilogy. The game shows that it has had much work put into it but it lacks pacing a halo game needs, this game makes you feel sleek and fast rather than tanky, slow and grainy.
    This impact leaves you feeling like you're a naked human in a gunfight rather than the classic man of chaos conveyed in the original three games.
    The art style is very messy as it negatively effects the graphical impacts of terrain, leaving it to be very blocky gray experience and at points of the campaign my nearby friend thought I was playing on a forge map.
    The story was very shocking as I couldnt believe the classic Halo campaign had been turned into a sloppy underdeveloped campagn with some new spartans i've never heard of and didnt in the slightest care about, but my worst gripe is that the developer has created one of the worst plots i've ever seen and whats worse is that its ireversable.
    Many say the multiplayer is fantastic but my view on it is that it's so average, it could be mistaken as any space shooter and isn't nearly as close as being as good as multiplayers in games such as OverWatch or Battlefield.
    I am a fan of Halo but this game is totally disapointing and I haven't scratched the surface.    … Expand
  73. WingmakerPrime
    Oct 27, 2017
    7
    Una nueva entrega de la saga Halo nos llega a nuestras manos con una nueva y polémica historia, nuevo equipo spartan y muchas microtransacciones.
    Halo 5 en general es un muy buen juego, con un multi Player excelente gran cantidad de objetos por descubrir y desbloquear, vehículos poderosos y armaduras muy vistosas. Por el apartado de la historia de un solo jugador se ve limitado por las    Una nueva entrega de la saga Halo nos llega a nuestras manos con una nueva y polémica historia, nuevo equipo spartan y muchas microtransacciones.
    Halo 5 en general es un muy buen juego, con un multi Player excelente gran cantidad de objetos por descubrir y desbloquear, vehículos poderosos y armaduras muy vistosas. Por el apartado de la historia de un solo jugador se ve limitado por las pocas horas que dura la campaña una historia un poco floja y la gran queja de muchos fans no poder utilizar al jefe maestro cómo nos hubiera gustado a la mayoría.    … Expand
  74. HoganV
    Mar 31, 2018
    7
    This game is fun. But, this game does not really feel like a Halo game. The campaign feels weird and it is difficult to fully understand the lore of Halo 5. The ability to play with friends is lacking. There is NO split screen!. You don't need REQ packs, but for a better experience (customization, vehicles and weapons for war zone) you should have them. You can get the from wins andThis game is fun. But, this game does not really feel like a Halo game. The campaign feels weird and it is difficult to fully understand the lore of Halo 5. The ability to play with friends is lacking. There is NO split screen!. You don't need REQ packs, but for a better experience (customization, vehicles and weapons for war zone) you should have them. You can get the from wins and playing often, but to speed the goods in them, you will have to purchase them. This game has micro transactions, which feels out of place in a halo game. This game is more enjoyable if you like online multiplayer. If a friend of yours has the game, it is more fun with the fire team function. (Playing the campaign online with friends.) Final thoughts: It is pretty fun, but make sure you understand the complicated online functions before you purchase.… Expand
  75. Merc4Wrk
    Feb 21, 2018
    7
    Halo 5 five gets a lot of **** and I do think that some of it is deserved. The req system is pretty intrusive and arguably pay to win, and the story in the campaign is fun only if you make fun of it. But despite these pitfalls that make it probably one of the less stellar halo games it still has plenty of qualities that make it stand on it's own as a very solid game. The multiplayer is oneHalo 5 five gets a lot of **** and I do think that some of it is deserved. The req system is pretty intrusive and arguably pay to win, and the story in the campaign is fun only if you make fun of it. But despite these pitfalls that make it probably one of the less stellar halo games it still has plenty of qualities that make it stand on it's own as a very solid game. The multiplayer is one of the best in the series for me, it's well balanced and has so much post launch content. To add to this forge is easily the best in the series, custom games are very fun and in halo 5 they finally added a custom game browser which is always great. Warzone is also a great new addition and should appeal to most fps players.… Expand
  76. halo124
    Dec 20, 2018
    7
    This game has the worst story in the entire halo franchise which is even more annoying as halo (to me) is a story driven franchise which also has great game play to make the player play the game but however great the game play is in this game is 1. it is not like halo and 2. you can use many of the new abilities to make glitches occur. The story is not bad but the writing is awful and toThis game has the worst story in the entire halo franchise which is even more annoying as halo (to me) is a story driven franchise which also has great game play to make the player play the game but however great the game play is in this game is 1. it is not like halo and 2. you can use many of the new abilities to make glitches occur. The story is not bad but the writing is awful and to me this game is the opposite of halo 4 because in that game the game play was terrible but the story was dull but writing excellent however it is the opposite in halo 5.However much unlike halo the game play is.. it is amazing and easily the most fast paced in the series which people can find great or bad. During writing this i had it at a 5 but then i remembered the spectacular multi player which easily saves the game and the best part about it is a surprise so i will not spoil it here. Even though the other games by bungie are older and have less technical advantages they still are even better and i would recommend them to this… Expand
  77. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    well, this was the first Halo game I played, and... is... ok?
    I liked Halo 5, but after playing all the Halo games (specially Halo 2) this one is really disappointing. Is the worst Halo game and it´s a shame, I was really hyped for this one and the Official trailer is one of my favorite trailers of all time, but the game is very disappointing, specially with Spartan Locke, a waste of a    well, this was the first Halo game I played, and... is... ok?
    I liked Halo 5, but after playing all the Halo games (specially Halo 2) this one is really disappointing. Is the worst Halo game and it´s a shame, I was really hyped for this one and the Official trailer is one of my favorite trailers of all time, but the game is very disappointing, specially with Spartan Locke, a waste of a character.    … Expand
  78. Dperks
    Feb 15, 2022
    7
    I really didn't like Halo 5 when it first came out and coming back to it now I can say that I at least like it more then Halo 4. But let me make something clear first the story for Halo 5 is a complete mess. This plot is confusing and all over the place and introduces way to many characters with out giving them any actual character development and in some cases any character at all. LikeI really didn't like Halo 5 when it first came out and coming back to it now I can say that I at least like it more then Halo 4. But let me make something clear first the story for Halo 5 is a complete mess. This plot is confusing and all over the place and introduces way to many characters with out giving them any actual character development and in some cases any character at all. Like tell me what Tanka's role is in the game or something about her personality you cant because she and most of the team members in the game are boring and provide nothing to the plot. Other then Buck I do love Buck but that's because we've seen him before in another game and already saw his character before hand. Anyway like I said the plot is all over the place and while theirs a lot of interesting narrative ideas they are executed poorly and I would say the plot is certainly a step down from 4 which also had a a lot of interesting ideas but handled them poorly. Where the game does improve significantly from 4 is the gameplay while still no where on the same level as the older Halo games the gun play is much more fun to play even if it doesn't feel very Halo in its mechanics. Some things I don't mind like sprinting and aiming down sights these were gonna come sooner r later to the series I feel. But the ground pound and boost stuff are just kind of weird and also make the backs of Spartans all ugly because they all need this jet booster thing now. I guess this is a good enough time as any to say that much like Halo 4 I don't like the art style of this game but I do think it looks a bit better then 4. But the covenant still look ugly in this one just a little bit less so. When it comes to enemy AI they seem a bit better but still no where to the level of the old Halo games. But at the very least the Prometheans are a lot more fun to fight. You still fight them more then I would like but the class they have is better to fight and I like that they made the big knight's into a heavy class. Overall the gun paly is smoother and the overall gameplay is better then Halo 4 which is the most important factor for me. While the plot is a mess that the game doesn't like to explain all that well and levels you with a cliff hanger the game play makes it up enough for me that I can say Halo 5 is fine. Because while the campaign is lack luster the multiplayer is a big step up from 4 and on its own can b a lot of fun to play.… Expand
  79. ParagonMitchell
    Aug 15, 2018
    7
    Halo 5 is a great game, and excellent game. But not a good Halo game. For what this game strives for, it's amazing. The multiplayer is pretty fun, and is easy to adjust too! But the campaign is more or less a generic story, not as good as what we got in Halo 3 or Halo 2, although it's campaign is certainly not terrible, it's not great by any means. The multiplayer is where this gameHalo 5 is a great game, and excellent game. But not a good Halo game. For what this game strives for, it's amazing. The multiplayer is pretty fun, and is easy to adjust too! But the campaign is more or less a generic story, not as good as what we got in Halo 3 or Halo 2, although it's campaign is certainly not terrible, it's not great by any means. The multiplayer is where this game shines. Free of a season pass, that way the whole player base can stick together, although there had to be some sort of micro-transactions, AKA Req Packs. They don't bother me all that much, just wish every cosmetic wasn't locked behind it. The multiplayer is endless hours of fun and easy to jump into whenever you feel like. For what Halo 5 strives for, it is certainly a great game, but not a great Halo game. I don't think the removal of split screen was necessary, I was looking forward to couch co-op.… Expand
  80. neo_universe
    Sep 18, 2018
    6
    The Good:
    - A very interesting premise
    - Looks fantastic - Some of the largest environments in the series with multiple routes to take - Some slower moments sprinkled in that help vary the pace - The guns feel and sound as good as ever The Bad: - Interesting premise, awful execution. The story is all over the place, and doesn't feel substantial - Feels like a prologue to Halo 6,    The Good:
    - A very interesting premise
    - Looks fantastic
    - Some of the largest environments in the series with multiple routes to take
    - Some slower moments sprinkled in that help vary the pace
    - The guns feel and sound as good as ever

    The Bad:
    - Interesting premise, awful execution. The story is all over the place, and doesn't feel substantial
    - Feels like a prologue to Halo 6, rather than a full story in itself
    - The 4 man squad system prevents any of the wonderful solitary moments found in previous games
    - 'Smart zoom'
    - Only one or two memorable levels
    - Very short    … Expand
  81. Onask
    Jan 23, 2019
    5
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    Tremenda decepción después de haber jugado previamente Halo 3, Reach y 4. No es un mal juego en cuanto a mecánicas: de hecho, es el más completo en cuanto a posibilidades de la franquicia me atrevería a decir. Lo malo es que tiene sin duda la peor campaña de todos los que he jugado y de largo. El Jefe Maestro es ninguneado, un personaje "desaparecido" del    [RESEÑA DEL MODO CAMPAÑA]

    Tremenda decepción después de haber jugado previamente Halo 3, Reach y 4.

    No es un mal juego en cuanto a mecánicas: de hecho, es el más completo en cuanto a posibilidades de la franquicia me atrevería a decir.

    Lo malo es que tiene sin duda la peor campaña de todos los que he jugado y de largo. El Jefe Maestro es ninguneado, un personaje "desaparecido" del 4 vuelve de manera cutre y sin sentido, las texturas dejan bastante que desear, la banda sonora es de lejos la peor de las entregas que he terminado y apenas hay buen uso de vehículos en las misiones.

    La campaña, de verdad, me ha parecido casi un insulto por dos motivos. El primero es sin duda la trama. Por algún motivo controlamos dos bandos de spartans: el del Jefe Maestro y el de cuatro actores famosetes como Nathan Fillion y Mike Colter que dan cuanto menos pocas ganas de interesarte por ellos. Lo peor de todo esto es que el Jefe Maestro pasa inadvertido durante toda la campaña e incluso no le controlamos ni a él ni a su equipo en la misión final. Me ha parecido un verdadero insulto. El segundo motivo por el que la campaña me parece absurdamente seca es por su modo de dificultad legendario. Con un compañero nos hemos tirado la vida zona por zona porque salen enemigos hasta la saciedad. Este juego cruza con creces la delgada línea que marca lo divertido de lo tedioso, y la cruza a velocidades vertiginosas. Áreas en las que hay 10 oleadas de 20 enemigos, zonas en las que simplemente puedes ir corriendo o tratar de eliminar todos los vehículos sería cosa de incluso horas... Simplemente absurdo.

    Cabe destacar la nefasta y vomitiva IA de tus aliados. Debe de ser de las peores que he contemplado jamás en un videojuego. Es impresionante lo inútiles que pueden llegar a ser los bots hasta el punto de que te planteas por qué los han metido sabiendo que la IA era una soberana porquería. Se quedan quietos mirando al infinito mientras reciben daño por todas partes, en medio de la batalla se agachan y se ponen a disparar muriendo al instante, si necesitas que te revivan y estás más lejos de 10m de ellos rara vez van a llegar a rescatarte y menos aún si estás en un diferente nivel de altura, cogen vehículos al tuntún y no paran de estrellarlos y lanzarse en modo kamikaze contra los enemigos muriendo en el intento. En serio, un rotundo 0 a los bots y a la inteligencia artificial aliada.

    Poco más puedo decir de Halo 5. Ni en compañía he disfrutado de la experiencia. Realmente terminamos el juego por compromiso más que por diversión.

    Si por mi fuera le suspendería, pero no solo de la campaña viven los Halo y su modo online será interesante como siempre, pero como no lo he jugado, no opino.

    No recomendado.    … Expand
  82. Murphy155
    Oct 25, 2018
    6
    To be honest, the campaign suck because for some bad develope theme of this story, Lame. But the multiplayer is good, at least is entertained for the players who wants fun
  83. Adamski09
    Nov 30, 2018
    5
    My rewritten story: Halo 5s story only focusing on chef and locke, locke the untrusted agent, sent by ONI, trying to find intel of chef and we get to see that cutscene where Halsey talks about locke sent to kill her and his intention what he will do to Chef will be mysterious. Cortana voice should have appeared at the end of Halo 5 chef loses his mind and chases Cortana as she disappearsMy rewritten story: Halo 5s story only focusing on chef and locke, locke the untrusted agent, sent by ONI, trying to find intel of chef and we get to see that cutscene where Halsey talks about locke sent to kill her and his intention what he will do to Chef will be mysterious. Cortana voice should have appeared at the end of Halo 5 chef loses his mind and chases Cortana as she disappears and tells him to go to an unknown location to meet her up again, and we get to see how the blue team meeting up with the chef at the end, he's doing brofist when he sees his old buddies at the time he was in the boot camp. Next halo game, not halo 6, a halo game that we get to play at the time where chef become a Spartan and how he meets the blue team in the Spartan 2 program. And we get to see other agents sent by ONI or UNSC. We get to see how buck became a Spartan in the UNSC. There's a funny dialog between locke and buck like a bromance. But Buck notices that locke hiding something from him, his intention in the Spartan program. At that time he has nothing to do with the chef but he's hunting Dr. Halsey to assassinate her. In the end, we see a cutscene that takes place in halo 6 where chief goes rogue and ONI give locke new mission to hunt chief instead. Halo 6 where we get to see Cortana and the timeline in halo 5.… Expand
  84. Joe500
    Jan 25, 2019
    5
    This Game is a Disrespect to the Halo Saga. Campaign is the worst in the Series the Multiplayer is not as good as People are Saying. Soundtrack is good but as a Halo Title it is Pretty bad. And The Marketing is Fooling you nothing like that happens in the Game. Overall a Disappointment.
    Hopefully Halo Infinite is Better.
  85. humunguschungus
    Feb 25, 2019
    5
    A serviceable entry in an aging franchise ruined by aggressive monetization and a subpar single player campaign.
  86. Abetheunicorn
    Apr 1, 2019
    7
    The game has amazing multiplayer with a variety of game-modes including the new Warzone which is a very creative addition to the franchise. Apart from multiplayer the gameplay feels amazing and weapon balance is decent. It mainly loses points in the campaign, lack of splitscreen, and microtransactions. The campaign is absolutely terrible. The characters are bland, the writing is boring andThe game has amazing multiplayer with a variety of game-modes including the new Warzone which is a very creative addition to the franchise. Apart from multiplayer the gameplay feels amazing and weapon balance is decent. It mainly loses points in the campaign, lack of splitscreen, and microtransactions. The campaign is absolutely terrible. The characters are bland, the writing is boring and most of the story doesn't even feature Master Chief, the main character of the halo franchise. Apart from this lack of splitscreen co-op removes one major element of Halo that fans adore. Another problem is the lootbox system which bases multiplayer progression solely on luck and not skill. You need to unlock REQ packs(loot boxes) to get access to armor, assassinations, poses, and most importantly warzone requisitions such as weapons and vehicles that you can use in a game of Warzone. Despite the microtransactions the new forge and custom games system is mostly decent, with the only exception being the removal of map voting which takes away the player's ability to choose what maps they can play on. I would suggest this despite it's flaws as it is still a solid game and 343 has clearly learned from their blunders.… Expand
  87. LuckyDrum
    Jun 10, 2019
    7
    Un buen juego de la saga que destaca en el multijugador. Se mantiene a la altura de un juego de Halo
  88. djevis94
    Jun 27, 2019
    7
    the first halo game that I have been able to finish (I have not finished the master collection collection) to say that I liked the gun play the graphics but the story is not up to date or in narrative is also an enjoyable game and a great shooter
  89. xBuffalox
    Jul 20, 2019
    7
    I give the campaign a 6/10. The music is amazing and the gameplay itself is actually quite fun, but the story just isn’t there, some of the new characters are pretty cool, but you don’t get to learn anything about them throughout the story, they’re just kind of there.

    The multiplayer gets a 8/10 (used to be a 5/10). The multiplayer has gone through so many updates, and though I’m    I give the campaign a 6/10. The music is amazing and the gameplay itself is actually quite fun, but the story just isn’t there, some of the new characters are pretty cool, but you don’t get to learn anything about them throughout the story, they’re just kind of there.

    The multiplayer gets a 8/10 (used to be a 5/10). The multiplayer has gone through so many updates, and though I’m not a fan of the new abilities and super high tech lookin stuff, it is so satisfying getting a kill, it makes this “badink” noise when you get a headshot kill and it feels great. The best playlist is still the halo three throwback one, which is basically taking all the goofy stuff from halo five, and it makes a game that lives up to the bungie games multiplayer. Also arbor customization is it horrible, Halo reach is better though. You have to play games earn points and buy packs to get a chance of unlocking a permanent weapon skin or armor unlock. Overall this game had a rough start along with MCC, but both games have redeemed them selves over the years. Now they are to the best first person shooters on this generation of consoles.    … Expand
  90. MajorKusanagi
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    Il est pas si bien que ça. La campagne est inférieur à celle des autres. Le personnage de Locke complètement moisie et qui sert à rien.
  91. Saint_Saito
    Sep 20, 2019
    6
    Siendo seguidor de la saga, duele ver un juego tan flojo en cuanto a historia con personajes con poco carisma y que parecen de relleno,muy alejado de las antiguas campañas.
  92. JayNxtGen
    Nov 10, 2019
    7
    Let me get this out the way I love the Halo series and have since I was 6-7 years old so my hype for Halo 5 was huge even after the let down of Halo 4s multiplayer (but fun story campaign) I still had faith in 343... The Campaign was average at best... The story took a complete nose dive with barely any memorable moments and a copy and paste of the same boss about 5 times all the wayLet me get this out the way I love the Halo series and have since I was 6-7 years old so my hype for Halo 5 was huge even after the let down of Halo 4s multiplayer (but fun story campaign) I still had faith in 343... The Campaign was average at best... The story took a complete nose dive with barely any memorable moments and a copy and paste of the same boss about 5 times all the way through. I played the Multiplayer and you know what it is superb I have put well over 120Hrs into it and makes me wish the whole package was good I cannot suggest this for fans of Story or writing as it would just be a waste of money but if you want a fun fast multiplayer to kill some time with then this is good for that. Halo is stuck with no clear direction and I really hope Infinite amends this,… Expand
  93. Robert88
    Jan 16, 2021
    7
    Combat is great !! Story is ok though no body wanted Locke , I could care less about him and no body knew who the hell he was before this dam game .. his character sucks ass , and they force you to play 80% of the god dam game with this guy .. whole dam game nearly you hear him **** and moan and cry
  94. tobivv
    Apr 30, 2020
    6
    Decent campaign with no extreme highs or lows. Its a pity they removed split-screen from this game mode as it was a big selling point.
  95. slipkout
    Jan 7, 2020
    6
    campanha bem simples fica atrás até mesmo da do gears of war 4 que não aconteceu muita coisa, multiplayer não me segurou nem um mês por causa dos modos de jogo que não são igual o clássico e tudo tem que ir pra fila ranked, eu não curto ranked em nenhum jogo além do overwatch, as caixas para liberar armaduras são muito chatas e o gráfico do jogo na campanha é bom pra 2015, chega nocampanha bem simples fica atrás até mesmo da do gears of war 4 que não aconteceu muita coisa, multiplayer não me segurou nem um mês por causa dos modos de jogo que não são igual o clássico e tudo tem que ir pra fila ranked, eu não curto ranked em nenhum jogo além do overwatch, as caixas para liberar armaduras são muito chatas e o gráfico do jogo na campanha é bom pra 2015, chega no multiplayer fica tudo pixelado pra manter 60fps, de longe o pior halo e como grande fã da saga aguardo halo infinite ansioso jogando halo reach no mcc… Expand
  96. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
  97. Kennysteny2
    Jan 10, 2020
    5
    Solid mechanics but its not a halo game, lacks details on the water on vegetation on the story and so on. Is by far a spit on the face of people that loves the campaign of the previous entries. Like the Multiplayer but if not because of the multiplayer that i buy Halo games. If is just multiplayer that 343 cares about make a free to play multiplayer Halo and make your easy money.
  98. sergio123456
    Feb 17, 2021
    7
    Lo jugué en cooperativo con un amigo, y la verdad es que es divertido, pero no pasa de ser un fps más del montón, creo que Halo ha perdido un poco la esencia que tenía antaño. Se ha vuelto bastante repetitivo y sin mucho fundamento, aun así para pasar un buen rato no está mal.
  99. Stan_Osbourne
    Apr 27, 2022
    5
    To be honest, this is currently the weakest game in the mainline of the Halo series, and certainly not the best Xbox One exclusive to buy a console for. If we talk about a single company, then this is a very sad sight. The characters are very superficial and uninteresting, like the events in general, there are practically no interesting gameplay situations. Even in "Halo 4" there were moreTo be honest, this is currently the weakest game in the mainline of the Halo series, and certainly not the best Xbox One exclusive to buy a console for. If we talk about a single company, then this is a very sad sight. The characters are very superficial and uninteresting, like the events in general, there are practically no interesting gameplay situations. Even in "Halo 4" there were more innovations than I saw here. No new enemies were added, except for the Promethean flying machine (a cross between the Wasp and the Banshee), and that's it. Very scarce.

    But God bless her, with a miserable company, the multiplayer is currently empty. In a regular rotation, no one plays the infection mode or the team siesta of large teams, for some reason the rating system is divided into many modes, of which ten-play only the most boring massacre. And the cherry on this slop cake is the conflict zone. No one plays in this mode, there are simply no players.

    This is a big disappointment, and 97 gigs were completely wasted. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone these days. Glory to Ukraine!    … Expand
  100. Skurttish
    Feb 23, 2021
    7
    First off, I played this game as a palate cleanser after taking on Hollow Knight, so I played it on easy. Hollow Knight is hard enough that it made me look for something simple and popcorn-y to help wash it down after I’d spent 11 or 12 hours on it.

    Halo 5 was great for that. It’s a simple game with an old plot, a plot that’s already been done a hundred times and will be done a hundred    First off, I played this game as a palate cleanser after taking on Hollow Knight, so I played it on easy. Hollow Knight is hard enough that it made me look for something simple and popcorn-y to help wash it down after I’d spent 11 or 12 hours on it.

    Halo 5 was great for that. It’s a simple game with an old plot, a plot that’s already been done a hundred times and will be done a hundred more times before it’s replaced, but I didn’t mind it for that—there’s a place in the world for old stories coming around again. (I’m not sure that place is in the middle of a Halo series, with a technological giant footing the bill—it seems like those games should be a touch more revolutionary—but this is where we are, tech giants don’t want to take that risk.) I’ll just say this: If you dread seeing the same old archetypes repeated through a similar story arc as the action movie you watched next week, your worst fears will be realized here.

    The levels were fine in the beginning, got really interesting, and then went back to fine. Everything worked and I didn’t encounter any bugs.

    Now, I thought the music was above average (a special shout out to the French horns used throughout, especially when they were matched with trumpets over the top—really interesting scoring techniques used there) but the assets used and the general design scheme were nothing out of the ordinary.

    I feel like I can’t really comment on the gameplay, because I played the whole game through on Easy. Normally to do a review I would play it on Normal, but, again, this was a palate cleanser.    … Expand
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#17 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#1 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 101
  3. Negative: 0 out of 101
  1. The Jimquisition
    Jan 20, 2016
    65
    Halo 5: Guardians is okay. Its campaign is rubbish, but the multiplayer is solid thanks to the foundation it’s built upon. Warzone is a really enjoyable experience, and while combat is still mostly about tossing grenades and hitting the melee button, the whole Requisition gimmick adds some much-needed flavor to proceedings.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    75
    The latest Halo is a big deal only for hardcore Halo fans. For me the single player campaign was unbearably pompous and despite 1080p and 60 fps the visuals are not as breathtaking as they once were in Halo 4. The game builds a solid foundation for Halo 6, but it’s not one of those games you absolutely have to play. [13/2015, p.48]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 4, 2016
    91
    With a more accessible and engaging story and solid new designs for the Prometheans, Halo 5 is a major improvement over Halo 4. Warzone is a great addition to the multiplayer, though the mode seems to have some game balance issues. [Nov 2015]
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