Halo 5: Guardians

 Xbox One
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 3713 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,021 out of 3713
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  1. Yaboihasataco
    Jul 17, 2020
    5
    The campaign story was awful. Just ruined halo 4 and was plain boring. The dialog was so poorly written and it was such an insult to injury. The multiplayer was terribly barren at release but is great now. It just disappoints me to see halo decline so much. I will give 343 the benefit of the doubt as they have improved the game a fair bit, but it’s still jarring.
  2. Pollaris
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    What a masterpiece! Industry defining. Halo 5 is one of the most gorgeous and well thought out games that I have played. The missions are designed to perfection. The multiplayer is innovative and exciting. Warzone is fresh. The ost was great!
  3. Cacasecaxxx
    Nov 14, 2020
    5
    El peor Halo de la saga sin ninguna duda, la historia no vale para nada la pena y el multijugador perfecciona la formula pero se queda a medias entre innovar o quedarse atras, 343i esta arruinando la saga, recomiendo encarecidamente que cualquiera que vaya a jugar lo haga con cuidado y con las expectativas bajas, y en cualquier caso, jugar Halo Reach o Halo 3 te hará pasar una mejor tardeEl peor Halo de la saga sin ninguna duda, la historia no vale para nada la pena y el multijugador perfecciona la formula pero se queda a medias entre innovar o quedarse atras, 343i esta arruinando la saga, recomiendo encarecidamente que cualquiera que vaya a jugar lo haga con cuidado y con las expectativas bajas, y en cualquier caso, jugar Halo Reach o Halo 3 te hará pasar una mejor tarde que Halo 5.… Expand
  4. NxtDoc
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Only a few acts as Masterchief, new characters are bland. Same boss battle over and over.

    And Loot Boxes, in a MP game.
  5. superkapitan82
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Excellent shooter in fantastic sci fi environment. Never played Halo before.
  6. Juansa
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    It's One of my favorite game, I hope to play this game more time when I grow up
  7. Sepptoni
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Купил Xbox ради этой игры а потом распидарасил консоль об стену вместе с этим сраным диском.
  8. JohnnArmstrong
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    The same thing happens to me with this game as with Halo 4. I don't understand the hate. The story is pretty good, the character and setting design is wonderful.
    A negative point could be that we control Master Chief very little but his absence is replaced by that of Spartan Locke who has a very good development as a character and a good story. I understand that at the time he may have    The same thing happens to me with this game as with Halo 4. I don't understand the hate. The story is pretty good, the character and setting design is wonderful.
    A negative point could be that we control Master Chief very little but his absence is replaced by that of Spartan Locke who has a very good development as a character and a good story. I understand that at the time he may have been bothered by the idea of ​​being politically correct, but the truth is that it does not feel like false inclusion. Very good game and personally my favorite Halo.    … Expand
  9. Mrman69
    Jul 27, 2020
    7
  10. Javierquintal
    Jul 31, 2020
    7
    Si no fuera por la campaña publicitaria algo "mentirosa" seria casi lo mismo, la verdad el juego me gusto pero la campaña siento que no le dieron lo nesesario para poder ser disfrutable, los graficos me gustaron la jugabilidad igual pero, el problema en si es que al jugar con otro personaje por lo menos esperas que el anterior aparesca, ya que segun estamos cazando a el master c y solo loSi no fuera por la campaña publicitaria algo "mentirosa" seria casi lo mismo, la verdad el juego me gusto pero la campaña siento que no le dieron lo nesesario para poder ser disfrutable, los graficos me gustaron la jugabilidad igual pero, el problema en si es que al jugar con otro personaje por lo menos esperas que el anterior aparesca, ya que segun estamos cazando a el master c y solo lo vemos como 4 veces en toda la campaña y y solo tienes 2/ 3 misiones con su perspectiva,lo cual si no aparece por media campaña minimo que veas a mas profundidad su lado de la moneda El multijugador por otro lado esta chulo y bello me gustaria que siguieran la misma estructuran con su clasico toque extra que le dan a cada entrega… Expand
  11. sergiotur
    Aug 3, 2020
    6
    Siempre pensé que la revolución en Halo llegaría con la integración de mecánicas jugables que llevan años asentadas en otros juegos del género como la posibilidad de esprintar, apuntar con cualquier arma o la verticalidad de los escenarios. Halo 5: Guardians cuenta con todo eso y sin embargo es la entrega de la saga que menos identidad le reconozco. 343 Industries sigue confiando enSiempre pensé que la revolución en Halo llegaría con la integración de mecánicas jugables que llevan años asentadas en otros juegos del género como la posibilidad de esprintar, apuntar con cualquier arma o la verticalidad de los escenarios. Halo 5: Guardians cuenta con todo eso y sin embargo es la entrega de la saga que menos identidad le reconozco. 343 Industries sigue confiando en distinguir su trilogía con una marcada intensidad dramática que no termina de funcionar. La idea de contar la historia mediante dos grupos de personajes no resulta tan atractiva como pudiera parecer, quizás porque la impronta del Jefe Maestro eclipsa los eventos que afectan al grupo de soldados. En general disfruté más con Halo 4 que con esta secuela, título que se encuentra en el ecuador de la trama que el estudio tiene preparada y concluirá con Halo Infinite.… Expand
  12. Switchtheflip
    Aug 26, 2020
    4
    I honestly want to give this game a 0 but it still is Halo so that alone bumps it up to 4 but that being said it doesn't feel like Halo. Nor did Halo 4 but good lord advanced mobility with the sliding, spartan charge, pound and all that nonsense is so lame. Also, SPRINTING DOES NOT AND SHALL NEVER BELONG IN HALO. The beauty of past halo games is that they followed the same mechanics andI honestly want to give this game a 0 but it still is Halo so that alone bumps it up to 4 but that being said it doesn't feel like Halo. Nor did Halo 4 but good lord advanced mobility with the sliding, spartan charge, pound and all that nonsense is so lame. Also, SPRINTING DOES NOT AND SHALL NEVER BELONG IN HALO. The beauty of past halo games is that they followed the same mechanics and art style. This game abused the franchise even worse than 4 did. The art style makes the Spartans look like power rangers and the elites look like fat morons. The guns look and sound lame. That is not nostalgia talking because loads of games nowadays got great gun sounds but the crime that was perpetrated against the Battle Rifle for example is unforgivable. It looks bad and sounds horrible. Multiplayer is for try-hards and sucks the fun out of couch co-op. SPEAKING OF WHICH, WHERE IS CO-OP. YEAH THATS REALLY REALLY STUPID TO TAKE OUT OF WHAT KICKED OFF THE MULTIPLAYER FROM COMBAT EVOLVED IN THE FIRST PLACE. I really want 343 to do well but recent games have been severely lacking. Please sweet sweet 343 don't mess up Infinite. Also I know this probably won't happen but nonetheless, HIRE MARTY O'DONNELL.… Expand
  13. sinon123
    Aug 17, 2020
    0
    This is not halo .Shame on you 343 industries,you ruined halo by changing its own franchise
  14. kin9louie
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo 5 is another great entry into the halo franchise. The campaign is a bit short, and it's not that you don't play as the Master Chief for what feels like most of the campaign, but overall it's a blast, the story is rich, and the graphics look good. I love the hidden dialogue between NPCs and the hidden intel. My only real complaint with the campaign is there are a few cutscenes that I think should have been playable experiences. Killing Jul Mdama should have been something the player could do, and I think it would have been great to fight Master Chief when Spartan Locke finds him. How cool would that have been to fight the Master Chief?

    The multiplayer is fantastic. I love the armor abilities and the sprint function. They add so much more to the multiplayer experience that the original three games lacked. I've been playing halo since CE, and I know some of these new mechanics are not well received, but in my opinion they bring Halo to a modern audience who is looking for a more fast paced and exciting multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  15. Alexreviewer
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Nice campaign, big maps and interesting history Locke is a nice character but not perfect and the multiplayer is the best in halo saga
  16. lNeo15l
    Aug 24, 2020
    7
    Bom jogo multiplataforma, jogavel mas nada memorável como alguns dos jogos anteriores.
    Um jogo ok em todos aspectos.
  17. Rhinochimera
    Aug 25, 2020
    7
    Amazing Graphics, Great Gameplay but bad story compared to the other Halos, not a fan fav.
  18. JuanJorgeperez
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Bueno sinceramente la historia esta mal pero eso no significa que es un mal juego al contrario es un excelente juego lo que mas me justa de este juego es su modo multijugador es super bueno, la jugabilidad y los graficos. Pero de halo 4 tiene mejor motor grafico
  19. Thelastbest
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The high-fidelity experience which drifts far enough away to be called its own game. This game feels more like a unique Syfy experienced more than it does the Halo experience that we've known and love.

    This is mainly driven by the lock of the original series main character the Master Chief.    … Expand
  20. DandC23
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Halo 5: Guardians is a very fun, intense, and exciting game. The campaign is admittedly not that compelling, but I think that multiplayer greatly makes up for it.
  21. DRKSmantis
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Jogo sensacional,jogabilidade armas história muito bem desenvolvida gráficos bons
  22. pranavdhawan
    Jan 29, 2022
    7
    Great story, and gameplay, builds quite well on Halo 4 but lacks pacing, characters, and mostly, WHY IS MASTER CHIEF A SIDE CHARACTER?!?!
  23. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    5
    Trailers promised me too much of this game

    Story: 5
    Gameplay: 6
    ost: 7
    Characters: 6
  24. Wardog117
    Sep 26, 2020
    0
    Just terrible. If there was a better word in the english language that could submarize the frustration and disappointment this game embodies I'd use it. The campaign is a dumpster fire. The AI teammates are the worst I've ever seen. The lack of creativity is insane when you notice you are fighting the
  25. theoren
    Oct 1, 2020
    7
    6.5/10
    I actually really enjoyed the multiplayer, but I couldn't get myself finish the campaign.
  26. Tbrown5
    Jan 15, 2021
    5
    this game is the worst halo game to date because it makes gameplay that completely brake its roots to chase a trend, has the worst story in the halo franchise, has a lazy and terrible customization system, warzone was fun at first but completely pay to win, and more than half the content is missing at launch, just because this game has the best forge and best infection does not give it athis game is the worst halo game to date because it makes gameplay that completely brake its roots to chase a trend, has the worst story in the halo franchise, has a lazy and terrible customization system, warzone was fun at first but completely pay to win, and more than half the content is missing at launch, just because this game has the best forge and best infection does not give it a pass that they were missing at launch and had to wait for months to play those game modes. this game is a screwup and brakes what made halo so special, I hate this game and this may be my opinion, however this game was just underwhelming and a poor game over all. what keeping this game from a 3 is the decent titanfall 2 ripoff gameplay and has a competative scene with it.… Expand
  27. wiredspore44
    Jan 18, 2021
    5
    The main issue with this game was how complicated it was! It's almost as if the writers forgot that the average Halo fan hasn't read all the expanded lore! The story wasn't very good and i didn't like the partner mechanics or that you only played as chief for half of the game. Locke and Osiris were pretty cool but i think they would've worked better in a spin-off game. The covenant civilThe main issue with this game was how complicated it was! It's almost as if the writers forgot that the average Halo fan hasn't read all the expanded lore! The story wasn't very good and i didn't like the partner mechanics or that you only played as chief for half of the game. Locke and Osiris were pretty cool but i think they would've worked better in a spin-off game. The covenant civil war was pretty interesting and it's a shame we didn't get to see more of it. The warden was very forgettable and felt like more of an obstacle than a real boss. Cortana being the main villain felt really stupid to me and i think they should have just let her rest. I think the game would have been better if it expanded off of the ending of halo 4 and focused on the chief after losing Cortana. However, i think the Arbiter was still really cool and i liked the inclusion of blue team. The multiplayer was also really good despite the amount of packs you need to spend real money on. Hopefully Halo Infinite focuses on having a simple story and a more fun campaign.… Expand
  28. NobRick
    Oct 4, 2020
    6
    The Good:Multiplayer is okay The Bad:The Campaign No Split Screen I would say if u have game pass give it a shot not good but not bad Hope u weren't planning on inviting friends over as this game has no Split Screen
  29. Kairus034
    Oct 15, 2020
    8
    No entiendo el hate hacia el juego tiene una historia aceptable, sus nuevas mecánicas son buenas y las que ya estaban fueron mejoradas, tiene un diseño de mapa genial básicamente un juego infravalorado
  30. Sonicfan10193
    Oct 22, 2020
    8
    Campaign gets boring after an hour or two, but multiplayer is the saving grace. Custom Games are hilarious and tons of fun with friends, and matchmaking is also tons of fun. As one who has put over 200 into custom games, i can say they are the major reason I’m giving an 8. Hopefully infinite will have a more interesting campaign and small improvements to customs
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#17 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#1 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

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