Halo 5: Guardians

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  1. PanthersFanStev
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    I am scoring Halo 5 as a 10 based on the pure trolling reviews here that have no merit outside of comments found in bits and pieces elsewhere on the internet.

    Halo 5 has great visuals and sound effects. Reminds me the most of Halo Reach. I get the campaign, no confusion, which plays fast and fluid. The squad controls are far too limited and make some boss battles more difficult.    I am scoring Halo 5 as a 10 based on the pure trolling reviews here that have no merit outside of comments found in bits and pieces elsewhere on the internet.

    Halo 5 has great visuals and sound effects. Reminds me the most of Halo Reach. I get the campaign, no confusion, which plays fast and fluid. The squad controls are far too limited and make some boss battles more difficult. There is no way to tell your squad to stay put and be on guard, you move them, the enemy gets close, they attack when it is not desirable. Overall the campaign is solid. Warzone is good fun, but pales in comparison with the SW Battlefront Beta. Warzone was largely advertised, and granted a nice addition, but it is more like a glorified horde mode plus PvP. Arena is my favorite PvP mode, and I am really looking forward to BTB which is not released yet. I enjoy the game and would give it an 8.5.    … Expand
  2. takoDGO
    Oct 30, 2015
    8
    acabo de comprar mi xbox one a raiz de la salida del tomb rider y compre el halo 5 y aparte el gears of war definitive edition y para ser cinser es el primer halo que juego en mi vida y me gusto pero no como para darle mas de 8 la verdad es buen juego pero solo eso!!!
  3. Krazylegs75
    Oct 30, 2015
    8
    Great Graphics and Game play. Multiplayer is a little frustrating. Warzone is a little broken in my opinion. There seems to be only 2 or 3 maps to play on. Arena is my preferred style and maps are great and tricky. Req packs are a great addition to Multiplayer.
  4. tigga2000bo
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    Best halo game ever made in my opinion. The nice twist in the story sets up a epic beginning to halo 6....and the multiplayer is by far the best in the series. Halo 5 has brought back the balance of halo 2 and brought in to the modern world..
  5. MONSTATURKEY
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    This game has become one of my favorite games of 2015. The beautiful story, the intense multiplayer both contribute to making this game a world class shooter that can definitely compete with black ops and battlefront
  6. Lacoste18
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This game is simply breathtaking. 343 Industries has truly crafted this masterpiece with love just as Bungie initially had just over a decade prior. If you own an Xbox One, this game is quintessential to your collection. The mechanics are as tight as ever, gameplay is like Halo 3 with better physics and movements, controls are perfect and variable as always, the story is amazing, andThis game is simply breathtaking. 343 Industries has truly crafted this masterpiece with love just as Bungie initially had just over a decade prior. If you own an Xbox One, this game is quintessential to your collection. The mechanics are as tight as ever, gameplay is like Halo 3 with better physics and movements, controls are perfect and variable as always, the story is amazing, and multiplayer is comparable to that of Halo 2. My only slight nag is the lack of a split screen. Then again it isn't 2007, so I don't really mind. By the way to everyone giving this game a zero... Pffffffttttttt enjoy COD or all of your cool PS4 exclusive(not pluralized for a reason).… Expand
  7. hiruu
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    Had a great time with Halo 5, and I'm a lore guy for the expanded universe, so the story was good, imho. I'm looking forward to seeing how this all wraps up!
  8. dragunov37
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    I'm new to Halo Universe. I bought The Master Chief Collection like, 2 months ago.
    I very liked Halo's 1 to 4, those are brilliant games with interesting, fascinating story, addictive gameplay.
    First Halo games got their specific themes, they got something which makes Halo Halo. Some people here, criticizing Halo 5 Guardians, can't accept the changes, they are just sentimental about    I'm new to Halo Universe. I bought The Master Chief Collection like, 2 months ago.
    I very liked Halo's 1 to 4, those are brilliant games with interesting, fascinating story, addictive gameplay.
    First Halo games got their specific themes, they got something which makes Halo Halo.

    Some people here, criticizing Halo 5 Guardians, can't accept the changes, they are just sentimental about the series. Guys, world is changing, devs are making easier games, with tons of DLC, which is full of bugs, busy servers. Why just can't you, all the whiners accept those changes and enjoy VERY good game which Halo 5 is for sure?

    If you, dear reader, are fond of Halo, you will find new (343) Halo which is excellent game, with stunning sights, addictive gameplay, with a bit complicated story which you need to get to know with. I strongly recommend this game to all Halo (true) fans.    … Expand
  9. y2jarmyofficial
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    Such an amazing job 343 has crafted. From graphics to story and to multiplayer. This is the best fps of the year and last years was my fav fps was titanfall..yeah mcc didn't make it to my fav but still a good game.
  10. Hattrick
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    This is the best Halo multiplayer. 343 found the perfect balance to modernize the game while keeping it balanced and skill based. Warzone is a lot of fun. Arena is as fair and competitive as ever. The new movement abilities add a new dynamic and actually increase the skill gap. The negative reviews are either fanboys or people who are upset about lack of splitscreen (understandable, butThis is the best Halo multiplayer. 343 found the perfect balance to modernize the game while keeping it balanced and skill based. Warzone is a lot of fun. Arena is as fair and competitive as ever. The new movement abilities add a new dynamic and actually increase the skill gap. The negative reviews are either fanboys or people who are upset about lack of splitscreen (understandable, but doesn't mean game deserves a 0...).… Expand
  11. placomaster
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    This game is a work, impressive campaign full of action, great graphics, great artistic steering, beautiful scenery, excellent gameplay, smooth gunplay, multiplayer best halo, the sound is superb, from the effects to the soundtrack Please do not let sony fanboys and haters who charge his salary, which give 0 votes, this game is spectacular, a safe purchase, please do not listen to theThis game is a work, impressive campaign full of action, great graphics, great artistic steering, beautiful scenery, excellent gameplay, smooth gunplay, multiplayer best halo, the sound is superb, from the effects to the soundtrack Please do not let sony fanboys and haters who charge his salary, which give 0 votes, this game is spectacular, a safe purchase, please do not listen to the fanboys through ps4 or anything like that this game should be already played! you read it? you're missing, I had my doubts and left, the fanboys and be prepared to criticize the next great game, Quantum Break… Expand
  12. NickNardashian
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    Amazing game-play and just has a super smooth feel to it. PS4 players seem angry so I tried to even the score with a higher rating when its more around a 9 in my opinion.
  13. Joe614
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    Let me begin saying, I am a huge Halo fan. I have been playing Halo since Halo Combat Evolved. The series keeps winning me over. Halo 5 is an excellent game. The story was fun but the multiplayer is amazing! If you are a multiplayer driven individual this is the game for you!
  14. darrenb1988
    Nov 7, 2015
    8
    Campaign was great, but shorter than id like, game play is brilliant, Multiplayer is fantastic, the only problem i have is the ending, it felt like a Halo 2 style ending, didnt really enjoy the cliffhanger ending, other than that, its a great game
  15. DeltaStrike7
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    The story is disappointing and completely different to what we were sold on. But the gameplay and level design make me replay the campaign.
    The multiplayer saves this game. The lack of launch content may hurt it but, I will still stick around for BTB and beyond.
  16. Niculla
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    Fantastic experience. Great graphics. Story true to Halo lore. Nice to have 60 fps. Extremely fluid and intuitive. I like the new movement. Really looking forward to the next game.
  17. bcarrell
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Campaign: Halo 5 impresses with absolutely beautiful graphics. All of the environments, movements, and textures are beautiful. By far the smoothest game that I've ever played.

    Pros: Stunning Graphics Fairly long campaign Difficult and more satisfying (Legendary) Extremely smooth movements Con: Master Chief? Multiplayer: It was rather disappointing that 343 got rid of    Campaign: Halo 5 impresses with absolutely beautiful graphics. All of the environments, movements, and textures are beautiful. By far the smoothest game that I've ever played.

    Pros:
    Stunning Graphics
    Fairly long campaign
    Difficult and more satisfying (Legendary)
    Extremely smooth movements

    Con:
    Master Chief?

    Multiplayer: It was rather disappointing that 343 got rid of split-screen coop. Some of the best memories from any Halo game was playing with some buddies on the same TV. Other than that, Halo 5 shows off with maybe the strongest multiplayer since Halo: Reach. Still have traditional game types such as: Team Slayer, Big Team Battle, SWAT, etc. 343 also just launched Warzone, with is the strongest and more popular section of the multiplayer.

    Pros:
    Warzone
    Traditional game types
    Extremely smooth
    Little to no frame rate dips
    Very competitive (also a con)
    Every weapon is useful

    Cons:
    No split-screen
    Very competitive (also a pro)

    Breakdown:

    Campaign: +2/2 (For what the campaign was, it was nearly flawless)
    Graphics: +2/2 (60fps. Absolutely beautiful)
    Matchmaking: +2/2 (Best since Halo: Reach)
    Replay ability: +2/2 (The campaign, matchmaking, collectibles will have you busy for a long time)
    Mechanics: +2/2 (The game functions flawlessly, all player movements are incredibly smooth)

    Total: +10/10 (Halo 5 isn't "perfect" but for what the game is and what it offers it's an incredible game)    … Expand
  18. LORD-GORRE
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    O jogo ficou muito bom, campanha esta ótima, gráficos muito bons, o som, ambiente, etc. O game tem uma imersão muito profunda, foi o melhor fps que já joguei no Xone, tem muita ação. Belo trabalho a 343 e a Microsoft, continuem assim.
  19. Kury
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    It is a very good game of the series with many innovations:
    As war zone and dedicated servers, but not all rainbows and methamphetamine Because it has errors as a short campaign mode (although it is the best in the series) and no split screen.
    conclusion:
    with many errors and defects halo game five in my opinion the best game of the saga WHORE
  20. ElverGalarga
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Great game. You can see how 343 is carving their own path on the halo franchise, they are making this franchsie their own, some might like the differences, others won't but it's still an admirable effort. The story, the characters, it truly feels like this is a different universe in which the first games took place. If you liked Halo 4, this expands on the story, amazing gameplay movementGreat game. You can see how 343 is carving their own path on the halo franchise, they are making this franchsie their own, some might like the differences, others won't but it's still an admirable effort. The story, the characters, it truly feels like this is a different universe in which the first games took place. If you liked Halo 4, this expands on the story, amazing gameplay movement and awesome multiplayer. Yes AI is a weak point, but you don't truly expect your AI companions to kill everything for you, do you?… Expand
  21. creepyclown75
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Best halo to date! War-zone is a great mode with match making so you won't be matched with people who Pay2Win. Arena is deadly competitive. But the story, you need to know more lore to understand. You won't know the importance of Cortana, or blue team without know some general background knowledge.
  22. TurricanX
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    This is by far the most enjoyable Halo to date. Whilst I like to reminisce on nostalgia of old, the improvements and tweaks made to Halo 5 make it a strong contender for the FPS place to be in 2015 and beyond. I'm critical on many things, simply see my other reviews as an example, but Halo 5 truly captures an essence of something. It's truly hard to describe what it does so well as itThis is by far the most enjoyable Halo to date. Whilst I like to reminisce on nostalgia of old, the improvements and tweaks made to Halo 5 make it a strong contender for the FPS place to be in 2015 and beyond. I'm critical on many things, simply see my other reviews as an example, but Halo 5 truly captures an essence of something. It's truly hard to describe what it does so well as it beats rival shooters to date, hands down.
    My death ratio in multiplayer is so bad it's almost genocidal, but I still come back for more. Furthermore, whilst the campaign storyline is not fantastic, the mechanics within are second to none. I'm by no means a Halo fan but I would still reccomend this game as a must have for the Xbox One. 9/10    … Expand
  23. nonchalantgamer
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Halo 5 is a fantastic shooter that probably has the best gameplay the series has seen to date.

    Gameplay First off, the gameplay, which to me is the best in the series, 343i was not afraid to make changes to the format and it payoffs, the pace of the combat is brisk and elegant. The addition of the spartan abilities are great and make you feel like the war machine your supposed to be    Halo 5 is a fantastic shooter that probably has the best gameplay the series has seen to date.

    Gameplay

    First off, the gameplay, which to me is the best in the series, 343i was not afraid to make changes to the format and it payoffs, the pace of the combat is brisk and elegant. The addition of the spartan abilities are great and make you feel like the war machine your supposed to be while also balancing it out it in multiplayer which might just be the best in the series. The gun play is also well done, as usual for a Halo game, and each weapon feels useful in some way.

    Story

    As for the story, it was an enjoyable piece to the halo universe but it largely felt like it was setting up the pieces for the next game, and i feel like they could have dove a little deeper with some of the characters, including Locke. overall it was an exciting story with some really good moments but definitely one of the weaker Halo campaigns.

    Graphics/Presentation

    Halo game have always had great graphics and that is no different with Guardians, everything runs smooth as silk, and there are no frame rate issues

    Overall, this is an excellent entry into the Halo series, and although the story lacks in some respects the multiplayer, and gameplay are the best the series has seen, and i am excited to see where chief ends up in 6    … Expand
  24. Rubius25
    Feb 24, 2016
    10
    Halo 5: Guardians is THE best Halo game yet, and although the campaign in short, there's an abundance of content to keep Halo 5 in your disc tray. It's also hard to deny that Halo 5 is a hell of a visual step up for the series, and that's saying something because Halo 4 was gorgeous. Part of that comes from the art design, featuring bright, neon like colors that continue to infuse theHalo 5: Guardians is THE best Halo game yet, and although the campaign in short, there's an abundance of content to keep Halo 5 in your disc tray. It's also hard to deny that Halo 5 is a hell of a visual step up for the series, and that's saying something because Halo 4 was gorgeous. Part of that comes from the art design, featuring bright, neon like colors that continue to infuse the world of Requiem with inorganic life. The texture work and character models are only a small step above what part 4 produced, but the improvements do help to show that that the 3 year old Xbox One still has many tricks up its sleeve from a power perspective. All in all, even if you have never played a Halo game before, it's still one of the best first person shooters on any console. Make sure you pick up a copy of part 5 for your Xbox One collection.… Expand
  25. DrZomboid
    Feb 4, 2016
    10
    Best multiplayer on current gen, polished, fantastic sound, 60fps@1080p, free update content every month.

    Still, only forge maps in BTB and less focus on vehicular fight.
  26. banda89
    Feb 12, 2016
    8
    Wow! Never seen such divided opinions for a Halo game! Let's talk about the campaign first, while not the best of all the series it sets the mood for the final game in this trilogy and it does an acceptable job doing so. I give this game an 8.5, or I would if you could in Metacritic.
    First of, the campaign:
    It makes the good girl cortana into a bad girl cortana. It makes the Chief a    Wow! Never seen such divided opinions for a Halo game! Let's talk about the campaign first, while not the best of all the series it sets the mood for the final game in this trilogy and it does an acceptable job doing so. I give this game an 8.5, or I would if you could in Metacritic.
    First of, the campaign:
    It makes the good girl cortana into a bad girl cortana. It makes the Chief a little bit more human a task 343 has been doing in their games.
    Both Spartan teams have their moments, didn't really care that much for Osiris Team, Locke is mediocre at best, the 2 girl spartans are OK, Buck is awesome always crack me up.
    Blue Team is BA! Loved that fight scene between Locke and the Chief.
    Loved the fact that they modified Halo and made it a little bit different, but they still maintained that halo essence. You can now aim with all your guns!!!!

    Lastly, the Multiplayer:
    I've been a halo player since halo 2, hell it's the reason i didn't buy a ps4. But I also complained and always dreamed of that day when they would make halo mp a little bit more faster, more customizable, and more challenging. And well, they took a step in the right direction. It's faster and the ranking system keeps the mp interesting, you try and have a greater ranking every time. package system ala Battlefield or CS:GO which works fine, you can either pay to win or play to win. Customizable spartans, and weapon skins, with more armor and skins with every update.They even included different versions of the same weapon, stronger and faster plasma cannon or a faster shooting shotgun.
    While it's not perfect, it's a very good game that shows that 343 are making the right choices and listening to their fans. They're taking a Bungie franchise and slowly giving it the 343 touch.    … Expand
  27. Sir_Pantyson
    Jun 5, 2016
    8
    Don't listen to the negative reviews, as most of them just cry and moan about "No split-screen!". Of course this game having no split-screen is a complete mistake, and I was quite disappointed as well. But looking past that flaw, Halo 5 has introduced more than enough to outweigh missing split-screen. It's introduced two of my personal favorite multiplayer modes: Warzone and Breakout. TheDon't listen to the negative reviews, as most of them just cry and moan about "No split-screen!". Of course this game having no split-screen is a complete mistake, and I was quite disappointed as well. But looking past that flaw, Halo 5 has introduced more than enough to outweigh missing split-screen. It's introduced two of my personal favorite multiplayer modes: Warzone and Breakout. The forge is now more complex than it was before, there are MANY more helmets, armors, visors and emblems to get which makes up for less armor customization, and they've also added REQ packs. People who say REQ packs are "pay to win" are also idiots, as you can easily get REQ packs from multiplayer matches. The only reason they call it "pay to win" is because they're too lazy to actually work for legendary/ultra rare items.… Expand
  28. GamingPoptartTV
    Mar 28, 2016
    8
    Halo 5: Guardians is a great game sense it will have you the player putting endless hours into the grind that is its amazing multiplayer. This game has such a fluid combat, with the edition of spartan abilities. You as a player are much more versatile. The only thing that keeps this from being a 10 really is its poor story. Most missions will have you going with the lack luster FireteamHalo 5: Guardians is a great game sense it will have you the player putting endless hours into the grind that is its amazing multiplayer. This game has such a fluid combat, with the edition of spartan abilities. You as a player are much more versatile. The only thing that keeps this from being a 10 really is its poor story. Most missions will have you going with the lack luster Fireteam Osiris. I wish this game had some more investment to the family that is blue team. Story will only be about 4 hours on normal, long at legendary difficulty. Overall this game is a great game just lacking some departments.… Expand
  29. Aky03gamer
    Apr 3, 2016
    8
    Estamos frente a un gran juego, el cual recomiendo para todo poseedor de una xbox one, que a pesar de tener algunos fallos, es muy bueno, sin embargo, vamos a analizarlo de forma breve: JUGABILIDAD: El aspecto jugable es excelente, apostando a unos 60 fps y un aumento de velocidad en el ritmo en que se juega, con una campaña buena, pero muy corta y que podría dar para más, con ciertosEstamos frente a un gran juego, el cual recomiendo para todo poseedor de una xbox one, que a pesar de tener algunos fallos, es muy bueno, sin embargo, vamos a analizarlo de forma breve: JUGABILIDAD: El aspecto jugable es excelente, apostando a unos 60 fps y un aumento de velocidad en el ritmo en que se juega, con una campaña buena, pero muy corta y que podría dar para más, con ciertos personajes poco memorables (especialmente al equipo Osiris) y una campaña que me pase en 5 horas en dificultad normal. El multijugador esta muy bien, apostando por el modo Warzone, el cual ofrece una entrada fresca e interesante en la cual 2 equipos pelean por la victoria en donde hay que dominar puntos y defenderlos, a la par de jefes controlados por la maquina que al matarlos abonan puntos hasta ganar, con un sistema de cartas que esta bien, pero con microtransacciones, que a pesar de no desbalancear el juego, su presencia es algo molesta, el modo arena consiste en los modos tradicionales del multijugador de Halo con algunas cosas adicionales. GRÁFICOS: ofrece resolución dinámica y unos 60 fps sólidos, aunque con unos gráficos un poco feos si los comparamos con otros juegos, pero siguen siendo altos. SONIDO: a mi parecer excelente INNOVACIÓN: Halo 5 innova principalmente por sus características jugables y su modo de Warzone, los cuales hacen que sea una buena compra este título y lo recomiendo tanto para los fans como para la gente que aun no ha jugado algún título de la franquicia.… Expand
  30. TheArcaneZealot
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    Campaign is bad, not only over hyped but completely different from what the trailers promote it as.

    Multilayer is really good, well balanced, equal starts Spartan abilities fit perfectly. When forge and more casual game modes arrive it's probably going to become the best FPS multiplayer of the year
  31. PancakeGuy415
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo 5's singleplayer is bad. But Halo 5 the game great.

    Yes Halo 5's singleplayer is probably the worst of the all the Halos featuring Master Chief (and this one barely features him). The narrative is confusing, and unless you've read all the comics, watched the shows (which I haven't), then you'll be confused to who many characters are and why they are the way they are. Locke and Chief never have the epic battle that they were advertised to have, with the game ending on another cliffhanger. Still the gunplay remains fantastic like any Halo game. The new controls allow for much greater mobility, such as boosting and climbing ledges, which makes the game have a whole knew dimension to it's combat. Many have said this is proof to Halo becoming Call of Duty, which is completely wrong. Halo 5 if anything is a step back (or forward) toward becoming a pure Halo game again, for reasons I'll talk about later. The Visuals are gorgeous and at 60fps, it's one of the smoothest shooters I've ever played.

    The saving grace for Halo 5 is by far it's multiplayer. Gone are the classes and the spartan abilities. Back are the good old Halo style multiplayer that, to me, feels very similar to Halo 3, and NOT Call of Duty. All of the guns you could pick for your loadouts in Halo 4 are now found on the map, which allow them to be more powerful and have more unique qualities as opposed to trying to balance everything to allow for players to make classes with them. For me, Halo 4's multiplayer was fun, but it felt off. Halo 5 has brought back what I always loved and missed about Halo.

    Multiplayer isn't without it's faults though. The requisition system screams cash grab for it's micro transactions, but I never felt like I was limited by not buying packs and earning them instead. Now armor is randomly obtained from these req packs with varying degrees of rarity, which diminishes the value of having rare armor as in older Halos it meant you accomplished something to obtain it. Armor customization is reduced to just armor, helmets, and visor color, though this doesn't bother me that much. New to the game are custom skins for your starting weapons, which is a welcomed addition but not necessary. For some of the smaller maps, spawn killing can sometimes become a little frustrating, mainly on my favorite game mode, SWAT. But it hasn't been bad enough to be game breaking for me, and hopefully it's something that can be addressed in the future.

    As for the modes, I spend most of my time on the classics like SWAT and Big Team. Capture the flag and strongholds is as fun as ever, requiring team work and a small amount of coordination. The new game mode. which is obviously influenced by games like League of Legends, is Warzone. Here two teams fight for control of areas, similar to strongholds, while competing to kill computer enemies, such as Covenant forces, for a race to 1000 points. This mode uses "cards" you get from req packs to summon different vehicles and weapons. The cool part about this is each weapons and vehicle has many variants, unlike normal Halo multiplayer. For example you can get a Battle Rifle with a scope, or a SAW with explosive rounds. There's different types of Ghosts with different strengths, each with a different color scheme or model. Though the req system might seem like a pay to win scenario, the fact that you have to "level up" you req level in each Warzone game to a certain level to use more powerful cards makes it harder for players with a powerful arsenal of cards to unleash hell on others. Furthermore, once you use a power ful req pack, say a vehicle that takes 6 req points, you have to wait for those req points to recharge within the match. Still for all the fun Warzone is, it feels a little unbalanced, as the team that takes the lead usually keeps it, and scores tend to be pretty lopsided. I tend to stay in the classic multiplayer modes, where requisition cards have no affect. Finally, the dedicated servers for Halo 5 are probably the best yet for Xbox One gamers. I rarely if ever feel like I have bad connection, and only a few times have I seen other players skipping around.

    For all the negative things about Halo 5, I have to give it a 9/10 for just how fun the multiplayer is. Yes the story mode is pretty bad compared to the Halo singleplayers we're used to. if you're into Halo for the singleplayer, bump the rating down to a 5/10. I haven't been able to put down the multiplayer. I stopped for about a week when I got sucked into Fallout 4, but in the end I always come back to killing hours of time by playing Halo 5. For some, Halo 5 may be another step in the wrong direction by 343i, but for me it's a big step forward for multiplayer, and honestly I haven't been this hooked on Halo since Halo 3.    … Expand
  32. Vroengard
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    This is easily one of the more interesting cooking games that I've played. The real story starts off in the second mission, where the Master Chef has to enter an abandoned space ship to eat at and critique the most popular restaurant in this part of the galactic neighborhood. Upon arrival, The Master Chef, who demands to be called this ridiculous title immediately throws everyone waitingThis is easily one of the more interesting cooking games that I've played. The real story starts off in the second mission, where the Master Chef has to enter an abandoned space ship to eat at and critique the most popular restaurant in this part of the galactic neighborhood. Upon arrival, The Master Chef, who demands to be called this ridiculous title immediately throws everyone waiting in line for a table out of the airlock, sending them on an inconvenient, and most likely deadly, detour into space. Upon actually tasting the food, The Master Chef actually is so outraged that the food is not up to par with his refined palate, decides to blow up the restaurant and escape with a handy military grade vehicle that happened to be parked in the hangar. After this, Jameson Locke, an agent of the FBI, tracks him down in order to make him pay for his crimes against foodmanity. This was the farthest I got into it before my jimmies were so rustled due to the point of no return because of all of that scrumptious food that got wasted.… Expand
  33. MrBurke
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    Played Halo religiously since the original. After 4, I expected 343 to destroy the series entirely with Guardians. Could not have been more wrong. An incredibly balanced game where player skill truly dictates the games outcome. One of the best FPS of all time. Reminds me of Halo 2 but with shot registration. Tact and intelligence are factors again! No more CoD running around. It's a slowerPlayed Halo religiously since the original. After 4, I expected 343 to destroy the series entirely with Guardians. Could not have been more wrong. An incredibly balanced game where player skill truly dictates the games outcome. One of the best FPS of all time. Reminds me of Halo 2 but with shot registration. Tact and intelligence are factors again! No more CoD running around. It's a slower game in general, which was the best thing they could have done. Let CoD be CoD, and Halo be Halo. The Halo fans like thoughtfulness, and strategy, and Halo 5 does just that by rewarding you for thinking things through. I Honestly thought Halo was dying as a series, having not been a big fan of the last few. But I was wrong. My favorite FPS I've played all year, hands down.… Expand
  34. Nun0117
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Una campaña digna de halo, la duración promedia a otros halo, gráficos sorprendentes, cinematicas excelentes, jugabilidad mejorado respecto a otras entregas, apartado técnico brutal, inteligencia artificial descuidada en aliados pero excelente en ia enemiga, multijugador 100% competitivo podría decir que el mejor de la saga.
  35. ElementPT78
    May 18, 2016
    8
    So it's been around 7 months after Halo 5's release and I must say the game has improved drastically. Yes, it's not the best Halo game and it does do a lot wrong, but it also does a lot right. At launch I probably would've said this game is not worth the full 80 dollars, maybe a solid 6.5 or 7/10 which is ok but I wouldn't consider that good enough for the price it was being sold as andSo it's been around 7 months after Halo 5's release and I must say the game has improved drastically. Yes, it's not the best Halo game and it does do a lot wrong, but it also does a lot right. At launch I probably would've said this game is not worth the full 80 dollars, maybe a solid 6.5 or 7/10 which is ok but I wouldn't consider that good enough for the price it was being sold as and the fact it's a triple A game means that to be worth a purchase it must be a very good game, not just above average.

    Halo 5 improved upon many mistakes 343i made in the past. They got gameplay down and they sure as hell made sure the game was not broken. The issue I have is the content. Ok, let's be honest here, there is a content crisis among modern shooters and games. This is most likely due to a lack of time and the cost required to make triple A games at a satisfactory quality. The solution is that everything that Halo 5 should of launched with is being paved out in monthly updates. "Free DLC" is not "Free DLC", it's content that was unfinished for the launch of the game. If Halo 5 would have launched with all the content it has now, I have no doubt the games reputation wouldn't have as much of a stain on it, including 343i's reputation. IMO 343i should have delayed Halo 5 a year, but of course Microsoft wants the new Halo game to give Xbox 1 a edge over the PS4 on the holidays instead of giving us a quality game worth our money.

    In it's current state Halo 5's gameplay and Multiplayer have surged and are what I belive the best in the current gen industry for now. The only current gen game I can really say has better Multiplayer than Halo 5 is Overwatch. Also the Forge is the best in the series, the amount of work that has been put into Forge is insane.

    The only issues I can see in Halo 5 right now are few, but big ones.
    ISSUE 1: Microtransactions
    ISSUE 2: No Splitscreen
    ISSUE 3: Lack Lustre Campaign

    When 343i originally announced microtransactions I wasn't too mad, I mean we were getting free dlc, right? I quickly turned against this when I learned we really weren't getting extra content. Why this is in the game I have no idea, but it's clearly for corporate benefit. I hope Halo 6 does not have this!

    As for Splitscreen.. I can understand why it was removed but I think for the best of the franchise I think they should return it in Halo 6 and upcoming Halo titles.

    There's not much to say about the campaign that hasn't been said. Why did 343i make Brian Reed the main writer? That's my only question. Also props to the musical department, they did a great job!

    I believe Halo 5 is very under appreciated and those giving Halo 5 a 0-3 are ridiculous but those that say Halo 5 is "Perfect" or the best Halo game ever are equally ridiculous. For me it currently stands a 8/10, coming from a Halo fan. We will all have different opinions, but one thing I want people to note down is to be respectful! Not only to other people but the devs. It's our job to critique the game so 343i can make sure Halo 6 is a great game, not hate them, I mean at that point they're just going to ignore you.    … Expand
  36. grammarian
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    Stunning multiplayer. It runs silky smooth. Huge improvement over Halo 4 in that regard. Campaign mode feels like one step backwards though. The new villain was probably the most disappointing part of the story. It was just too lame.
  37. Johny22
    Apr 5, 2016
    8
    Наконец то исправлены ошибки в геймплее, наконец то это снова Halo, хотя бы в плане геймплея. Сюжет очень слаб, но качественный геймплей и проработанный мультиплеер не дадут вам заскучать очень долго.
  38. Ramses114
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    Estejuego es excelente, lo tengo desde el dia 1 y he jugado como 10 horas por cada dia porque es una gosada jugablemente y el onlinese comporta de maravilla, esta entre los mejores Halo!
  39. fpascual50
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    Too repetitive for my taste, maybe I do not find much difference excepting the graphics with previous halo, the best cooperative, as fun as ever, good game
  40. TharduzGDL
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    GOOD: Fun game to play, exquisite 60 fps, good graphics, nice mission structure and beautiful locations.
    BAD: Disappointing story in this game (They want to sell the story in parts), you don´t use MasterChief much, characters feel empty a little.
  41. alfonsolinares
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    It is a game with great graphics, but this for starters, apart this game proved that the xbox one can perfectly get 1800 p 60 fps which is what tends to be the playstation 4, so then people say that the xbox one has good graphics, apart already Yes, about the game, it has a very good story, that will be the halo 4 **** , another very good game,
  42. PS4LIFE
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Negative-Low Score is from the Sony-Haters. Dont mind of that!

    This game just amazing. This is without a doubt my game of the year. Amazing visual presentation with seamless transitions from game play to cut scenes and vise versa. Graphics, Sound, and control are best of the best.
  43. coip
    Jun 26, 2016
    10
    Easily the greatest First-Person Shooter game of all time in terms of multiplayer gameplay mechanics. The new Spartan abilities were perfectly incorporated into the game, and I've never played such a balanced and competitive multiplayer FPS game. Brilliant.
  44. Adrew35
    Sep 11, 2016
    8
    If someone asked me to review this game in the first hour, i would say ten out of ten. But now that ive finished it... 8 is the best that I can do. I dont like the ending.
  45. therandomuser
    Sep 11, 2016
    8
    so nearly a year after its release halo 5 has improved greatly from release. multiplayer has improved so much with firefight, infection and grifball just a few of what this game has added. campaign too short though and now you can buy mythics with is a **** joke. but hopefully this game keeps improving and now just a tenner in shops a must buy
  46. MetaReviews
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    Halo 5: Gaurdians has an unfortunately weak campaign that while still entertaining fails to deliver on fan expectations.
    The multiplayer however is a resounding success with great game modes like Warzone, Warzone Firefight and Arena providing countless hours of fun.
    Forge mode is greatly improved from previous iterations. The glaring omission of split screen however is the biggest    Halo 5: Gaurdians has an unfortunately weak campaign that while still entertaining fails to deliver on fan expectations.
    The multiplayer however is a resounding success with great game modes like Warzone, Warzone Firefight and Arena providing countless hours of fun.
    Forge mode is greatly improved from previous iterations.
    The glaring omission of split screen however is the biggest problem, as it has been a staple of the series ever since the first game.
    Despite it's fairly major flaws, Halo 5: Gaurdians is still a worthy entry in the Halo franchise even if it doesn't quite live up to the earlier games.    … Expand
  47. criticodegames
    May 2, 2017
    8
    o jogo tem um ótimo multiplayer mas uma campanha não das melhores e um abuso de micro-tranzações um jogo bom mas com seus defeitos e tambem por ser um jogo de quase 100gb
  48. Benzant
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    tiene una campaña frenética una forma perfecta de jugabilidad capacidad de innovación en el entrenamiento
  49. parenter
    Oct 28, 2015
    8
    In my opinion Halo 5 come so late... These mecanics could have been perfectly in the generation Xbox 360 ... Well, better late than never and that makes it not bad. Not the worst Halo is better than Halo 4 but worse than other major Halo ...
  50. Birakon
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Fantastic multiplayer and a passing campaign.

    Campaign is nothing to write home about as it is fairly standard, however, it does its job. The real treat here is the multiplayer. The multiplayer stands among the best in competitive multiplayer shooters, and definitely atop the hill as far as this generation goes. The graphics I would give an 8/10. They do the job and it looks better    Fantastic multiplayer and a passing campaign.

    Campaign is nothing to write home about as it is fairly standard, however, it does its job. The real treat here is the multiplayer. The multiplayer stands among the best in competitive multiplayer shooters, and definitely atop the hill as far as this generation goes.

    The graphics I would give an 8/10. They do the job and it looks better than most Xbox one games, but doesn't measure up to say kill zone graphically.

    The game I would give an 8/10 normally however in order to make it fair since there seems to be a ridiculous amount of people who haven't even played the game writing reviews I give it a 10. The multiplayer makes this game and it is the best competitive shooter since halo 2.    … Expand
  51. pjosephson
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    This game is fun. Plain and simple Yeah, the single player campaign is a little short at 10 hours for most average players (me included). But, lets be real it was fun 10 hours. It was a beautiful environment. The overall experience was smooth playing Also, you can use the co-op option to paly with up to 3 more friends that campaign mode again (which I have not tried yet)

    Lets just    This game is fun. Plain and simple Yeah, the single player campaign is a little short at 10 hours for most average players (me included). But, lets be real it was fun 10 hours. It was a beautiful environment. The overall experience was smooth playing Also, you can use the co-op option to paly with up to 3 more friends that campaign mode again (which I have not tried yet)

    Lets just be real. This game is all about multi-player for most people. I may not be a big multi-player guy but this game is great online. There are lot of game styles and maps to play. The new Warzone is a wild ride. 12 vs 12 how can that not be fun? As I said there is a lot of content to play to cover everyone's personal online style Plus, there a lot of maps and more on the way.

    There are several new features to the way the game plays (e.g. ground pound, REQ) Some may have become popular in other FPS games but, I think Halo 5 takes them an puts a unique and balanced twist on their implementation of these new features. Also, the pace of the game (action wise) in both the campaign and multi-player has picked up quite a bit and they don't waste anytime giving that new faster pace from the moment you start the game.

    Please don't also ignore the fact that they will also be providing a ton of post additional release content in the coming months. More maps and not to forget Forge to build your own maps are on the horizon. In a time where games want to charge $60 for a Season Pass this game will give you that similar extra content for free.

    Finally, don't listen to those giving it a 1 because there is no split screen. They are just sad. They were never fans of Halo to begin with. Everyone new it didn't come with. Most of those giving it a one seem like those bitter old guys who tell you to get off their lawn. With stories of how back in their day they use to walk to uphill both ways in the snow. Sure, mark it down a few points for that if you really miss that option but giving it a 1 and ignoring the fun this game is by itself is disingenuous or you really never played the game and just are whining. I wouldn't want to pass dispersions but maybe they are trying to play it on their PS4 and that is why they are having a bad time.

    I would have given this game a 10 but it looses a little for the campaign being a tad too short. Not short like I am disappointed in the time I had playing but short enough to feel another few hours would have made it solid 10.    … Expand
  52. Acekidder
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Wow the hype is actually justified for once... incredible smooth beautiful exciting are just some of the words that spring to mind. From the start the game pulls you in then it digs its claws in and wont let go, multiplayer has evoled (pun intended) so much over previous games Warzone most obvious and i cant wait to see how it grows over the coming months with its FREE dlc (developers takeWow the hype is actually justified for once... incredible smooth beautiful exciting are just some of the words that spring to mind. From the start the game pulls you in then it digs its claws in and wont let go, multiplayer has evoled (pun intended) so much over previous games Warzone most obvious and i cant wait to see how it grows over the coming months with its FREE dlc (developers take note) yes i am looking at you activision.

    In short if you are a halo or fps fan you will be mighty happy you own an Xbox One if you dont what the hell are you waiting for.... seriously go go go spartans.

    Sony fanboys with your idiotic 0 reviews please stop embarasing yourselves because you cant play the game, just do yourselves the biggest favour and go out to buy an X1.    … Expand
  53. chrisyboy
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Fantastic best in the series and i can't wait to see where this story takes us, well done 343 now can you just bring back fire fight and add Reach to the Master cheif collection and i will love you forever.

    Oh and Sony pony fanboys.... really really? i know you have no games but to come on here with your fake reviews is laughable and sad.
  54. Rifter
    Oct 28, 2015
    8
    Very solid game. I've mainly played the single player with a buddy and a little multiplayer arena. One of the best co-op games out there. Would love to see a 4 player version. Very cool levels.

    AI is kind of bad. This really is a team-based game, at least, really feels like it, but the AI kind of messes that up a lot. The game is a lot better if you have read some of the    Very solid game. I've mainly played the single player with a buddy and a little multiplayer arena. One of the best co-op games out there. Would love to see a 4 player version. Very cool levels.

    AI is kind of bad. This really is a team-based game, at least, really feels like it, but the AI kind of messes that up a lot.

    The game is a lot better if you have read some of the surrounding lore. Understand where Locke is coming from (Nightfall)

    The VERY low reviews I don't understand. I'd say this game is easily a 75-85 point game depending on where you fall. It does have some weirdness to it, but you have to stay with the Halo style gameplay to at least some extent. Though, the vehicles DO feel far too "floaty", worse than previous ones.    … Expand
  55. Fazzy
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Halo 5, a phenomenal game and a great experience throughout the campaign mode. The first time in years since I've enjoyed a First person shooters and I'm not easily impressed.
    Previous Halo's were good but nothing comes close to this and although the ad campaigns were somewhat misleading, it most certainly doesn't take away the fun. Big time and hot shot reviewers might have something bad    Halo 5, a phenomenal game and a great experience throughout the campaign mode. The first time in years since I've enjoyed a First person shooters and I'm not easily impressed.
    Previous Halo's were good but nothing comes close to this and although the ad campaigns were somewhat misleading, it most certainly doesn't take away the fun. Big time and hot shot reviewers might have something bad to say about Halo 5 aswell as a small handful of deluded users, but at the end of the day, their opinion doesn't affect me or stop me from enjoying the game.

    The multiplayer modes are fun and a blast to play, haven't had a single hiccup with online play. With a wide range of fun maps and game modes, one could easily spend a lot of time with Halo 5. 343i have done a fantastic job and I hope the next Halo game succeeds just as well as Halo 5.    … Expand
  56. Frank_Dukes
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Halo 5 continues on what is probably the greatest gaming franchise in history. The graphics are great, the lighting and textures are amazingly done. The story is very good if you've followed past ho games. This is actually my favorite halo game I've ever played. Just very aspect of the game is fantastic. The gameplay is the best gameplay of any game I've played this year far and away theHalo 5 continues on what is probably the greatest gaming franchise in history. The graphics are great, the lighting and textures are amazingly done. The story is very good if you've followed past ho games. This is actually my favorite halo game I've ever played. Just very aspect of the game is fantastic. The gameplay is the best gameplay of any game I've played this year far and away the best overall game I've played this year and one of my personal favorites EVER! Its just so well polished and balanced. Free dlc,it just seems like 343 and Microsoft really care about the quality of games they give to gamers and it shows. Beast of a game point blank!!… Expand
  57. ian_gust
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    i don't speak english então vou fazer isso em português mesmo o jogo é otimo tanto em graficos quanto na historia, o multiplayer com novos modos e o modo coop pra nunca enjoar
  58. DowntownArtist
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Halo 5 has launched, and after playing it for 6 hours, I ensure you it's one of the bast Halo games ever. The multiplayer feels really grate, and I haven't had that much fun since Halo 2. The campaing, while it might not have the best possible ending, it's really epic and breathtaking.

    Overall, it's an excellent game. I think I may have found my new favourite Halo game.
  59. Stelf
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    What can i say. Yes the campaign (mostly the ending) was not the best but the multiplayer is amazing.
    Its very addicting and rewards you for almost everything you achive. One of the best Halo multiplayers if not the best out yet!
  60. HaloBloke
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    So good!

    First off, the campaign was amazing, due to the relatively simple plot but it still delivers a major twist that will shock many. Cutscenes throughout are action packed and well placed, looking fantastic in 1080p 60fps.The characters should be familiar to people with knowledge of the extended universe, and introduces some really well thought out enemies. The Promethean Knights    So good!

    First off, the campaign was amazing, due to the relatively simple plot but it still delivers a major twist that will shock many. Cutscenes throughout are action packed and well placed, looking fantastic in 1080p 60fps.The characters should be familiar to people with knowledge of the extended universe, and introduces some really well thought out enemies. The Promethean Knights now take on a more Mgalekgolo (Hunter) type role, capable of absorbing a Scorpion shot, unless you hit their weak spots, giving variety to the gameplay. The host of enemies included vary the pace of combat, with subclasses of all enemies in the game. Squad commands allow you to mix up the way you fight ; Lone wolf, Team player, balanced etc, the revive system encouraging the use of these all new abilities.
    Fluidity is maintained perfectly, due to the sacrifice of split screen, however it would have been nice to include split screen. Textures do seem to lag occasionally.

    Multiplayer is a blast, Warzone and its REQ system allowing for a more open ended, casual style of play, whilst keeping shrewd decision making essential. Team play works brilliantly as the bosses demand focused fire and attention to beat, and the objectives requiring more thought to bring down. Yet again gameplay is fluid as ever! Occasionally the opening cutscenes for the match will glitch, showing an outside view of the map and the spawning rarely places you in the middle of gunfights, but this is very rare. Some may feel forced to use REQs. REQs deliver a variety of weapons, scopes, vehicles and power ups, adding another dimension of thought to gameplay, and the Spartan abilities fuse flawlessly with core Halo mechanics.

    Arena is fast paced, balanced mode with the 1-50 ranking system making a triumphant re-emergence , making almost every game tense and satisfying, regardless of the outcome; victories are often hard fought and narrow, with a virtual playground of opportunities to outwit and defeat your foe. The new abilities work fantastically; thrusters make more escapes and gunfight victories possible, Ground Pound deals massive ranged melee damage and Spartan Charge stuns and damages your enemy. Map design is up to scratch and power weapons can be game changers in THE RIGHT HANDS; they aren't outrageously overpowered, but can subdue the opposition massively. I didn't really notice any problems at all.

    The menu layout is simple and intuitive, but could use a more expansive roster in matchmaking.

    Finally, the music is good, with some aspects of the original Halo style, however it is nothing to behold.

    This game is fantastic, a must buy for everyone, especially die hard Halo fans; it feels like Halo should.    … Expand
  61. eduardonic
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    the Game IS spectacular and Shows That IS STILL saga alive and deserves respect , although ITS notes are not SO Game Shows que EVEN WITH resolutions of problems we STILL Build An Alliance Between pve and pvp
  62. joyalexandre
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I'm really pleased with this new Halo. The servers and matchmaking are very stable for a launch that big. By the way, I would have liked to have a split screen coop. The new mode online mode Warzone is really fun to play.

    They enhanced the controls and now Halo is more responsive then ever. They modernized it faster by not Call of Duty style. It respect the Halo legacy, but still evolve.
  63. luizifer
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    Good game play, the campaign its good, y really like it :P Multiplayer its the best of the halo series!!, And personalize your spartan its simple, and have a lot of options!!
  64. MoreBokeh
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    There are many reasons to hate this game, but at the end of the day playing it is really just fun. I can have a crappy warzone match but I'm guaranteed at least one crazy moment. Arena feels good (really good) when I do something amazing, especially when accompanied with the medal announcer voice. Split screen is gone, but playing with Xbox live friends is still a blast and full of funnyThere are many reasons to hate this game, but at the end of the day playing it is really just fun. I can have a crappy warzone match but I'm guaranteed at least one crazy moment. Arena feels good (really good) when I do something amazing, especially when accompanied with the medal announcer voice. Split screen is gone, but playing with Xbox live friends is still a blast and full of funny suicide legendary attempts. The Witcher 3 is probably GOTY for me, but Halo 5 does get both laughs and the adrenaline pumping like no other.… Expand
  65. Krade
    Nov 3, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll start with this: I'm a huge Halo fan. I've been playing since Halo: Combat Evolved back in 2001.
    That being said, I'm going to break my review down into categories:

    CAMPAIGN: I think this campaign deserves a commendation as the worst in the entire series - which is saying a lot 343, because Bungie sucks at story-telling - #Destiny. Halo 5's marketing campaign advertised this game with a pretense that Locke and Chief would be in a feud the entire game while Chief finds a way to save Cortana, leading up to some kind of final showdown...

    ...But that never actually happens.

    Instead, Chief and Locke have only a brief 60-second fist fight, and Cortana becomes the main antagonist. I suppose we have to give 343 some effort on the plot twist. However, the story is a chaotic and confusing mess, leaving much to be desired and even more unexplained - unless maybe you are familiar with the novels. Locke is a monotone military dog, making him forgettable and unrelatable (I wish there was a bit more back story to him) and his "fireteam" doesn't add much to that equation. On top of this, we only get to play as Chief 3/15 missions, the fewest times in the series (referencing Halo 2, mostly). And where/when the hell did John 117 reunite with his long lost "Blue Team?" Are we just supposed to assume that while he was out saving the world/universe the past few years that they were simply on vacation? The story ignores this major question among many others.

    The Halo series has very little to do now with the Halo rings, and more to do now with the Forerunners and their influence in the galaxy. I playfully suggest that the series should be renamed "Forerunner" - or something of that nature - before we hit a Halo 9, or some ridiculous number, and are continuously being let down because these games fail to live up to their predecessors. Many AAA titles are suffering that fate already. But at least this campaign ended with a cliffhanger, leaving 343 an opportunity to do better next time around. Also, come on, Halo is known for its stellar multiplayer, not its campaign. So let's move on.

    Final Score: 4/10

    GRAPHICS: Players running in the distance (in multiplayer) look like 2-D characters from the SNES era. Backgrounds and environments just seem stale and not very immersive. Seems like 343 had to sacrifice a lot of detail to keep the game running at 60 frames-per-second. However, the CGI cutscenes are totally stunning. Nicely done.

    Final Score: 8/10

    SOUNDS: I feel 343 tried too hard to make the game sound futuristic when they should have kept it simple and memorable. #classicbattlerifle

    Final Score: 7/10

    MUSIC: Wait, there was music? Bring Back Martin O'Donnell!

    Final Score: 6/10

    MULTIPLAYER: First of all, I view gameplay and multiplayer as two sides to the same coin. 343 had said numerous times that making this game a great multiplayer experience was the #1 goal when building the game, and that meant getting down to the mechanics and gameplay. They wanted to bring Halo back to its roots while still making it progressive in gameplay, and they did this without flaw. They did away (mostly) with armor abilites, which just brought unneeded variables and imbalance to the games. They did away with reticle bloom, which frustrated most players. Weapon swapping is now nearly instantaneous. They kept sprint, added ledge grabbing, and added thrusting for engaging/disengaging in combat - all of which add speed and flow to Halo's already iconic gameplay. 60 frames-per-second is where it's at for shooters now, and it makes Halo feel like a totally different experience as a shooter. There are more symmetrical maps, which is a necessity for balance and fair competitive play for the hardcore player. Not to mention: this is by far the best game in the series in terms of weapon balance. Literally any weapon is viable at most ranges and engagements. There is not really a clear superior weapon in the game, which is an incredibly hard thing to accomplish in a FPS. Shooters need less variables and more balance to be great. Not the opposite. Also, Warzone is just ridiculous, chaotic, wicked fun. A blast every time.

    HOWEVER: I must say that the controls are clunky to me and a little sloppy for a Halo game. Perhaps because I've been playing too much Destiny? - which has stellar mechanics. Anyway, it takes some getting used to. A steady connection helps vastly, which is much easier now because of dedicated servers. Overall, the multiplayer is a huge improvement from Halo 4, and I would say that it is about on par with Halo 3 in terms of gameplay quality and multiplayer experience.

    Final Score: 9/10

    How I rank the Halo titles (in terms in multiplayer):

    1. Halo 2 / H2A
    2. Halo 3 / Halo 5:Guardians
    3. Halo: CE(A)
    4. Halo: Reach
    5. Halo 4

    Not counting "Halo: ODST"

    Overall, I give Halo 5: Guardians a 8/10. I put most of the weight from my rating into the multiplayer alone, making this game a definite buy for any Xbox One owner.    … Expand
  66. SwegJuce
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    A huge step up from Halo 4 in both campaign and multiplayer. Graphics look surprisingly good for a Xbox One game.

    The campaign definitely has something for people who follow the lore.
    Multiplayer is more balanced than before. Dedicated servers are freaking awesome

    The most fun I had with a Halo game since Reach.
  67. Halogod87
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    The campaign while not the best its certainly not the worst either..But since when has Halo ever had a outstanding campaign? At least it has one unlike Destiny and Titanfall. What really shines here is its multiplayer its as fun and fresh as ever...open minded Halo fans will really like how responsive and crisp the guns feel. Also if you like to unlock and customize your spartan you willThe campaign while not the best its certainly not the worst either..But since when has Halo ever had a outstanding campaign? At least it has one unlike Destiny and Titanfall. What really shines here is its multiplayer its as fun and fresh as ever...open minded Halo fans will really like how responsive and crisp the guns feel. Also if you like to unlock and customize your spartan you will be in heaven! So ignore the 0's they are all mostly trolls or CoD fanboys if you own a Xbox One and want a better game then CoD and Destiny get Halo 5!
    Ps. I understand no split screen kind of sucks trust me i grew up playing split screen also but what games still have split screen it isn't 1999 anymore times have changed maybe down the road they will implement it.. Halo 5 is the best Halo to date.    … Expand
  68. Evman
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    'Next-Gen' at its finest.
    Having played and completed every Halo up until now I can honestly say this one is right up there with the best. Not just Halo's, but games in general. Absolutely every element of this game is polished to perfection. The graphics, the audio, and even the loading times are simply fantastic.
    I personally hadn't listened to any of the "Hunt the Truth" clips, nor    'Next-Gen' at its finest.
    Having played and completed every Halo up until now I can honestly say this one is right up there with the best. Not just Halo's, but games in general. Absolutely every element of this game is polished to perfection. The graphics, the audio, and even the loading times are simply fantastic.
    I personally hadn't listened to any of the "Hunt the Truth" clips, nor did I play all of the Spartan Ops in Halo 4, though it didn't take me long to find my feet in the narrative. Admittedly, you spend more of the time playing as Locke than Chief, though this in no way detracts from what is a genuine Halo experience. Moreso than 4, I thought. Having a team of 4 at any given time does not feel cheap (despite this being a genuine concern for me after watching early gameplay footage) as there is many a time you will permanently die. It's a delicate balance, and 343 have gotten it just right.
    The campaign could possibly have done to be a little longer (I clocked 8-9 hours on my Heroic difficulty playthrough), though every mission is jam-packed with content, and there is much replayability by way of collectables, and increased difficulty levels for you purists or achievement hunters out there. I for one am NOT looking forward to Legendary difficulty.. it's damn tough on Heroic!
    5 stars, yo!    … Expand
  69. Stevadel
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Great game. Love the singleplayer but the multiplayer is just freaking Awesome! It's been a long time since I truly enjoyed the halo multiplayer but now the love is back! Warzone is a blast and the ultimate halo modus.
  70. Mando44646
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game and experience. The campaign is great, and fantastically incorporates the wider Halo universe. The multiplayer is nailed in this. Utterly the best multiplayer on current gen, and warzones is beyond fantastic.

    The loss of co op is a big one though. Thats really the only major disappointment here
  71. Twitch56
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    This game definitely lives up to the hype of expanding the Halo Universe and the story pulls you in for a sequel. This along with the amazing multiplayer makes this a Halo to play for years to come. 343 Industries has taken up the Halo-mantle and made it their own.
  72. Falstad007
    Nov 2, 2015
    8
    While Halo 5’s campaign may suffer from being a lackluster bridge installment of the Reclaimer saga, the chaotic multiplayer and new Warzone gametype is enough to warrant a purchase if you’re a fan of the series or multiplayer in general. Otherwise, it’s much easier to recommend waiting for a sale or pick up a used copy, when the additional multiplayer content has been patched in.
  73. BetterCallSalt
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    Although not the best game in the series, Halo 5 is still an addictive, fun and rewarding game that is definitely worth the time. The campaign is quite short, but makes up for it in it's scale. The multiplayer is fantastic for both newer players as well as long-time fans who may find refuge in the arena game types. Warzone is a welcome addition and is similar to big team battle fromAlthough not the best game in the series, Halo 5 is still an addictive, fun and rewarding game that is definitely worth the time. The campaign is quite short, but makes up for it in it's scale. The multiplayer is fantastic for both newer players as well as long-time fans who may find refuge in the arena game types. Warzone is a welcome addition and is similar to big team battle from earlier games. Arena includes several game types such as slayer and free for all that are ranked. These ranks are similar to those of CS:GO, with the player playing several games to get ranked, before playing more games to try and climb higher. Overall a great game but definitely a different feel to classics such as fan favourites Halo 2 and 3.… Expand
  74. rytor29
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    More than solid campaign, great graphics, intense multiplayer that adds many new features while feeling more "Halo" than some of the previous titles and a pretty much flawless launch.
  75. blaubarschboy
    Oct 31, 2015
    9
    The multiplayer is awesome, the most balanced game i've played so far and the new warzone is a total fun mode. But the story in the campaign is a bit disapointing - not the gameplay itself and the missions which are a blast. I really love to play this game and can not wait to see how they will improve the story in Halo 6. I can fully recommend this game to everyone who likes FPS games orThe multiplayer is awesome, the most balanced game i've played so far and the new warzone is a total fun mode. But the story in the campaign is a bit disapointing - not the gameplay itself and the missions which are a blast. I really love to play this game and can not wait to see how they will improve the story in Halo 6. I can fully recommend this game to everyone who likes FPS games or at least the sci-fi genre.… Expand
  76. NubMcWeaksauce
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    343i has possibly created the most fun and rewarding multiplayer experience I've had in many years, taking out loadouts yet adding in features that expand on Halo's simple and satisfying game play. The controls of this game feel like an extension of your thumbs, allowing you to make make combat decisions on a whim. New game modes and features are always welcome, and 343i delivered with the343i has possibly created the most fun and rewarding multiplayer experience I've had in many years, taking out loadouts yet adding in features that expand on Halo's simple and satisfying game play. The controls of this game feel like an extension of your thumbs, allowing you to make make combat decisions on a whim. New game modes and features are always welcome, and 343i delivered with the new Warzone mode and Breakout mode which are incredibly addicting and an amazing time to have with some friends online. Although they haven't released Forge yet, from the demos shown and the maps already made by 343i, it looks incredibly promising. The Campaign was awesome and a great co-op experience, although some plot points were left empty and the ending not as satisfying as I would have hoped, there were many moments that lived up to expectations. Overall, Halo 5 has been far better than it's predecessor and we're starting to see what 343i can do with the Halo franchise.… Expand
  77. Irfaan77
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing the game has great graphics gameplay and multiplayer the people hating on it are just butthurt bungie fanboys. 343 is doing an amazing job with halo I can't wait for the next one they release.
  78. fortegoonsav
    Nov 4, 2015
    9
    The single player is in no way bad, as it provides an exciting and dramatic Halo story, and any perceived faults are completely made up for by the near-perfect multiplayer. 343 has completely overhauled the lackluster Halo 4 multiplayer experience, and has outdone itself with a multiplayer experience that is on par with Halo 2, 3, and Reach. You don't need to worry about class building,The single player is in no way bad, as it provides an exciting and dramatic Halo story, and any perceived faults are completely made up for by the near-perfect multiplayer. 343 has completely overhauled the lackluster Halo 4 multiplayer experience, and has outdone itself with a multiplayer experience that is on par with Halo 2, 3, and Reach. You don't need to worry about class building, and this makes the multiplayer a fun, challenging, and balanced experience, without losing any depth.… Expand
  79. Tspell202
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Best Halo Game Ever! Period. I'm sure 99% of the negative user reviews are Playstation and PC fanboys or people who never even played it. One must play all previous Halo game to totally appreciate Halo 5. Best all time shooter in graphics and game play I have ever played. That's 30 years of gaming under my belt.
  80. revans
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    The best halo.
    So many people who complain about the story.. well, let's be honest here, Halo never had a really good or amazing story, it was always simple and ok at best.
  81. super6646
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    Solid 9. Don't listen to those who give it a 0 because they're mad about no splitscreen, it is a great game! Campaign is very solid, and while I'm only on mission 6, I like what I'm seeing so far. I won't give away spoilers, but there's a special someone who returns in Halo 5...

    Then the multiplayer. OH GOD just bring me to heaven. Halo 4 was certainly a disappointment in that sector,    Solid 9. Don't listen to those who give it a 0 because they're mad about no splitscreen, it is a great game! Campaign is very solid, and while I'm only on mission 6, I like what I'm seeing so far. I won't give away spoilers, but there's a special someone who returns in Halo 5...

    Then the multiplayer. OH GOD just bring me to heaven. Halo 4 was certainly a disappointment in that sector, well not anymore! Halo 5's multiplayer is stunning, from 4v4 arena, to 24 player warzone, its truely amazing. It feels competitive, and its extremely balanced. To the people who are giving it anything under a 7 are simply trolling, and even I think it deserve's far better than what its getting. Solid game, 100% for any XB1 owner.    … Expand
  82. NathanRav
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    This review is 9.0/10. I hate to be that dude but I have to counter these stupid 0 reviews. It makes no sense that a game could score so low.

    Anyways here are my thoughts. This is Halo done right for the consumer. The multiplayer which is what will keep you coming back is great. Best the balance has ever been. Sure the lack of splitscreen is a bummer but it actually improves the quality    This review is 9.0/10. I hate to be that dude but I have to counter these stupid 0 reviews. It makes no sense that a game could score so low.

    Anyways here are my thoughts. This is Halo done right for the consumer. The multiplayer which is what will keep you coming back is great. Best the balance has ever been. Sure the lack of splitscreen is a bummer but it actually improves the quality of the games. Only 1 player of the 3 in a splitscreen would play relatively well as they had the bigger screen. This made games unbalanced and annoyed me when I'd get teamed with parties. Now it upsets me that I can't play with my wife for campaign but it's something I got over quickly as I noticed how great the game feels and looks having sacrificed the couch coop feature.

    While I don't like the req system as well as I enjoyed halo:Reach's unlock system it definetely makes the game more enjoyable with the promise of free content, an issue that past halos suffered from with population splitting.

    I love Angry Joe but he is misinformed with a lot of his issues with the game. This games great and only will get better. Shame that the company stuffed the story with weak characters at least the overall plot is great. One last tip, try to ignore Microsofts PR **** trailers, they lie to you.    … Expand
  83. george08
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    If you enjoyed past halo games or any good fps's you'll enjoy this one. After reading so many critic reviews, cant believe how far we've come in our whingeing and whining about things such as "the story was average" or marking down a game because the reviewer didnt like the story. Go and watch a movie or read a book if you want master story telling.

    The story in this halo is no better    If you enjoyed past halo games or any good fps's you'll enjoy this one. After reading so many critic reviews, cant believe how far we've come in our whingeing and whining about things such as "the story was average" or marking down a game because the reviewer didnt like the story. Go and watch a movie or read a book if you want master story telling.

    The story in this halo is no better or worse than previous halos and im a big halo player (mainly single player) and have loved them all.

    The only real criticism of this game would be that the campaign does feel a tad short compared to the other titles. Otherwise, if your not super spoiled and prefer your games to have masterful story telling and still enjoy good gameplay, this game is great.    … Expand
  84. fevugodfsvdfhlv
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    The best multiplayer since Halo 2 and a solid campaign that is super fluid and fun. Never did I think 343 had it in them to return the game to its former glory but they have.
  85. YeahNah
    Oct 29, 2015
    9
    Campaign: 6.5/10
    It was alright, but they could have done it much better.

    Multiplayer: 9/10
    One of the best gunfight mechanics and it's extremely satisfying when you know how to use every weapon or ability to your advantage. However the skill gap is very big, and teamwork is vital, so getting flogged by a good team can happen.
  86. DanT
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Halo 5 is currently the best game on this generation of consoles. Its multiplayer is more competitive and diverse than any other first person shooter ever released. If you don’t enjoy Halo multiplayer then you shouldn’t consider yourself much of a gamer.

    Only downside you might find is no split screen, but that is a luxury worth giving up when you’re gaining so much more! No top tier    Halo 5 is currently the best game on this generation of consoles. Its multiplayer is more competitive and diverse than any other first person shooter ever released. If you don’t enjoy Halo multiplayer then you shouldn’t consider yourself much of a gamer.

    Only downside you might find is no split screen, but that is a luxury worth giving up when you’re gaining so much more! No top tier FPS can still support split screen.    … Expand
  87. Mclevesque
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Most of the negative reviews havn't played the game. "Flow" is the word that comes to mind when playing Halo 5. Favoring curves over sharp lines, you are guided through each multiplayer map with a cat and mouse type feel. This calls for top notch teamwork to cut off your opponents. The maps are vivid but not hard on the eyes like Halo 4. One of the better Halo games. Buy it!
  88. junder93
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    I'm gonna keep this short and simple
    Pros
    - gameplay
    - graphics
    - multiplayer
    - soundtrack

    Cons
    - story

    The game lacks depth in story especially if you are new to this series. Though missions with chief felt like good old days but locke its just weird. This could have been a master piece if they told the story properly but nonetheless this will keep you busy till next halo comes out
  89. Negolash
    Oct 29, 2015
    8
    Game is good, but ending almost as bad as Halo 2. And try not to play it solo on high difficulties, bots are insanely stupid and useless. And why only 3 missions for Master Chief of 15 total?
  90. ChanPetrelli
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    After playing 18h to cooperative campaign, and 8h to multiplayer modes, I can say that this Halo 5 Guardians is the best Halo in years.

    I played the campaign in Heroic, and it is quite challenging. The AI works really good and the enemies try to get cover, shoot and throw grenades to kill you and your team. With other 2 friends we had to try several times to successfully complete some    After playing 18h to cooperative campaign, and 8h to multiplayer modes, I can say that this Halo 5 Guardians is the best Halo in years.

    I played the campaign in Heroic, and it is quite challenging. The AI works really good and the enemies try to get cover, shoot and throw grenades to kill you and your team. With other 2 friends we had to try several times to successfully complete some levels. The history itself, with the two spartans groups, feels very solid and interesting, like if you were reading a Halo novel.

    Arena mode is very fun. I have to say that it has no lag at all playing from Spain. It should receive more game modes as usual, but for now you have the very classic ones: slayer, team deathmatch, swat, capture the flag, free for all. It is important to mention that all DLC will come for free, so that is a good point for 343i

    The new game mechanics and control feel also very fresh and well. You are able to control the Spartan like in the Cinematic intro of the game: jumping everywhere, punching the ground, breaking barriers using a spartan charge, jump and turn around while in the air thanks to the jetpack ... You can make very interesting moves, that make you play faster, avoid better the shoots.

    Graphics are awesome too, some low detailed textures noticed, but in rare situations. The lighting is great, the scene density is high and the enemies are very detailed.

    Sound is really really good. It has been an epic win over the Halo 4 OST, which was simply good.

    I think I will play many many hours to this game, re-playing the campaign mode using skulls and maybe in legendary, and playing much more to the multiplayer mode.    … Expand
  91. lilant135
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    The ebst overall halo in over a decade, the campaign is setting up halo 6 to be truly great. The mp is the best the industry has ever seen. An easy 10 from me don't belive these stupid sony troll fanboys.
  92. simoniz16
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    How could you give a 0 to this game? The real issue I see with this game are the graphics, but that's the compromise for having a rock solid 60fps for campaign and multiplayer. The gameplay is the best of the entire saga, very very enjoyable. Campaign feels short but it is in average for the FPS genre. Soundtrack is perfect. It's an aberration that people gives it a 0, please grow up.
  93. ThePiePieper
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Halo 5 is a great game that plays just as well as it looks. A fixed 60 FPS is a very welcomed feature and the dynamic resolution is pretty seamless. Multiplayer is very smooth. Network is lag free and co-op is great. Had a friend leave mid game and he dropped without a hitch. If you are hung up on the lack of couch co-op, welcome to 2015. Your are the 1% and need to get over it.
    Story is    Halo 5 is a great game that plays just as well as it looks. A fixed 60 FPS is a very welcomed feature and the dynamic resolution is pretty seamless. Multiplayer is very smooth. Network is lag free and co-op is great. Had a friend leave mid game and he dropped without a hitch. If you are hung up on the lack of couch co-op, welcome to 2015. Your are the 1% and need to get over it.
    Story is your typical space sci fi. If you expected anything else, that’s your problem.
    Can’t wait for Halo 6.    … Expand
  94. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    343 continues to expand upon the classic Halo formula in order to leave their mark on the series. While not quite the huge evolution for the series it was touted, there is enough new here to keep the Halo series relevant after all these years.

    From a technical standpoint the game is very impressive. It's not the best looking game on Xbox One, but everything runs exactly like it should    343 continues to expand upon the classic Halo formula in order to leave their mark on the series. While not quite the huge evolution for the series it was touted, there is enough new here to keep the Halo series relevant after all these years.

    From a technical standpoint the game is very impressive. It's not the best looking game on Xbox One, but everything runs exactly like it should and the campaign still looks pretty darn great with plenty of detail in the world. The graphics do take a hit in the transition to multiplayer, but you'll be too busy playing to really care about the blander environments. I've encountered no connectivity issues and there is no lag to be seen. This is a buttery smooth FPS in every aspect.

    The controls are just are tighter than ever. There's no more clicking a thumb-stick to bring up a score. Zoom in functions have been mapped to the left trigger, moving grenades to the right shoulder button. It takes a little bit of getting used to for the classic Halo fans, but it doesn't take long to click at all. When it does the gameplay has never felt more intuitive.

    The campaign is much larger in level design in order to compensate for the expanded emphasis on four-player co-op. A feature only slightly tarnished due to the non-inclusion of split-screen. The design allows you to approach situations in any way you see fit. Plenty of secret passages and hidden power weapons can be found that allow you to get ahead of the enemies. For the first time in the series I was giving genuine thought to my position on the battlefield, and the benefits of taking the higher or lower ground. These are some of the best level layouts in the series in my opinion.

    The increase in size also allows for bigger battles comprised of multiple enemy types appearing onscreen at once. The fights feel massive as you overtake enemies coming in from numerous locations at once. The "Promethean" finally feel distinct enough to feel legitimately different from the Covenant. Another cool thing about the campaign is that almost every weapon feels like a viable option on the battlefield. The series has always had some weapons that just felt useless. That is rarely the case here.

    All of these elements come together to form a campaign with impressive scale that will provide moments of genuine and exciting cooperative and solo strategy. From a gameplay standpoint the game nails it and this might be my new favorite Halo campaign. It also marks the return to form for Halo storytelling. The 3rd and 4th Halo had stories that just made no sense and dove into complete and utter sci-fi nonsense that made no sense and wasn't really explained. Halo 5's story is much more comprehensible. It's the first time I've been able to understand and follow a story in the main series since Halo 2. It even has some of the emotional core that made up Halo 4. The only downside is the ending. There's not a real sense of conclusion to the events the story. Obviously I was expecting it to still keep things open for the sequel, but I wasn't expecting the game to just end abruptly like it did.

    Multiplayer is just as addictive as ever. However some of the changes to the formula are kind of controversial and will rub some the wrong way. The new Warzone mode makes use of what the game calls "Requisition Packs." These packs give you cards that allow you to bring in things like more powerful weapons and vehicles in the middle of a match by the means of a recharging energy-like system. In order to get these packs you have to either collect in-game currency by playing matches or buy them with real money through microtransactions. The microtransactions are completely ignorable and don't make this a pay to win experience. However it is still irritating to see the game's biggest new mode tied to this system.

    It does little to diminish the enjoyment the mode can bring though. Warzone's big battles feature multiple objectives that pop up over the course of the match. Capturing bases, defeating A.I. bosses, and of course killing enemies all give your team points. First team to reach the limit wins. However if your team manages to capture all of the bases and expose the enemies core in their home base, then you can destroy it and pull of an instant win. The great thing about this mode is that no matter how you choose to participate, be it stealing bases or just popping other players, you are contributing to the overall goal of your team.

    "Arena" just offers a way for players to jump into some of the series' traditional modes. "Team Arena" allows players to jump into a playlist with constantly changing modes and maps.

    With incredibly addicting multiplayer, a strong campaign, and excellent gameplay the series makes a strong first main entry on Xbox One. Some disappointments are noticeable and some changes lackluster, but this is still a must play for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Even in an overcrowded sea of FPS games Halo still manages to stand out.    … Expand
  95. Brickthegrim
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    You will not find a multiplayer experience like this anywhere else. It truly sets itself apart from all other FPS in both gameplay and looks. The multiplayer deserves a 10/10. As for the story due to lack of split screen and a campaign that felt a little short maybe even just 1-2 missions short it gets an 8/10. But overall still 10/10 cause that mutliplayer is a hella strong 10/10
  96. Vampero
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    Greatest Halo MP in the series so far ! Graphics and gameplay is at a smooth 1080p/60FPS.I did not care for the story at all. It had a very weak story line. I will enjoy playing this game for a long time.
  97. StUnNeR_H2K
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    Story is a disappointment, but the game-play & multi-player are some of the best in the Halo series. Highly recommend this for anyone who has loved Halo game-play, and more specifically the Halo 2 multi-player days. With a plan to support the game with free DLC maps Halo 5 will have some legs!
  98. Coldfreeze
    Nov 3, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All right lets start with the story, yes it is a bit short, but it is very well done, action everywhere and an incredible story, but there are some flaws as well with the story, you see I a huge lore geek and Halo is no exception, most of what happens in the campaign wasn't new to me at all. Most of what I thought would happen did indeed happen, with the exception of one thing.

    This drives a wedge between people that know the lore and people that don't most people that don't claim to see an incoherent story, most people that do can fill in the gaps of the story because they no what happened outside of the games.

    The balance between Blue Team and Team Osiris is a bit off, I figured that would annoy me, but it didn't, Team Osiris carries it's own weight pretty well and Spartan Locke is one of the best characters I have seen in Halo, mostly because he isn't some gruff super soldier, but because he is respectful, friendly, clear minded and a great natural leader. Nathan Fillion fills the role of Buck from ODST, and he delivers some of the best voice acting I have seen in ages.

    But back to the missions itself, Like I said the balance between teams in terms of missions is off here, while Osiris has more missions most of them are a lot shorter and while Blue team has less missions, most of them are a lot longer.

    The balance could have been better and with the way the story went, it sometimes feels as if Osiris was put in there as a plot device. The missions itself is what you expect from Halo, so no new things there with the exception of a mission or two which were incredible.

    The Multiplayer has changed a lot, Halo 5 goes arena all the way, movement is key and with the new abilities I feel like a Spartan, the game is incredible fast paced and the controls are very smooth.

    Warzone brings a mode I have been hoping for since I started playing the games, all out warfare with AI mixed in, there are some flaws in my opinion, for instance AI's aren't spawned at random but always arrive in the same order and after the warden eternal no more enemies spawn.

    Random AI enemy spawns would make it better in my opinion and having some AI on the map at all time next to the marines would make it more warfare like. There is a lot of potential here, I can definitely see some more type of enemies and a map based around the flood with those things crawling everywhere could be an incredible experience.

    My conclusion is simple, if you are a Halo fan and liked the previous games with a mix of new game play elements thrown in and like a new type of Halo multiplayer, get this game.

    If you rather like the old games without any changes or any new stuff stay away, buy the Masterchief Collection.

    Halo 5 feels like a fresh new entry in the series and takes what is good from the old games and places them in a new package, being a Spartan never felt this good.    … Expand
  99. XboxWeb
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    Even though Halo 5 has a few technical mistakes and the campaign could have been longer, this is propably one of the best Halo games ever thanks to the really amazing multiplayer! Whole review: http://xboxweb.cz/recenze/recenze-halo-5-guardians-pro-xbox-one/
  100. aa3IRAQI
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    This game is a masterpiece! As a Halo fan for years I absolutely think this game is a perfect installment in the evolution of the series. I waited a while to review this game because I wanted to see whether it holds its entertainment value and surprisingly it not only maintains it but increases it.

    The campaign mode is fun and the story isn't as good as Halo 2 but just as good as Halo 3    This game is a masterpiece! As a Halo fan for years I absolutely think this game is a perfect installment in the evolution of the series. I waited a while to review this game because I wanted to see whether it holds its entertainment value and surprisingly it not only maintains it but increases it.

    The campaign mode is fun and the story isn't as good as Halo 2 but just as good as Halo 3 and superior to Halo 4. They are going in a different direction and it does take some getting use to for the different POV the story takes on. The story does maintain interest and has a descent ending. I give the story an 8/10.

    The multiplayer is absolutely amazing and is the only thing that keeps me logging in a couple hours a day. They aren't having any of the matchmaking issues that the Master Chief collection had. The upgrade system is just perfect and easy to understand unlike the abomination they're running in Black Ops 3. I give the Multiplayer 10/10.

    The only thing this game is missing is Forge mode which I expect for them to include in an upcoming update. That's the only reason this game doesn't get 10/10.

    All things accounted for, this game gets a 9/10.

    P.S. don't waste your money on Call of Duty BO3!    … Expand
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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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