Halo 5: Guardians

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  1. gfc_3000
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Literally everything in this game except the story is phenomenal. The multi-player, game play, music and graphics are all excellent
  2. xxxxxxyyxxxxx
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Very fun single player campaign. Great graphics if played on the Xbox One X. HDR implementation and a better story would have given it a 10.
  3. MKY9741
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi problema es el spartan locke la causa de la mala campaña, todos sabemos que hay cambios y son inevitables, pero hacer la mayor parte de la campaña con un personaje con quien no nos identificamos no ayuda a meternos en el papel para el juego, y dos niveles para hablar con pnj eso no ayudo.
    De ahi en mas puedes disfrutar las campañas y multijugador bastante bien.    … Expand
  4. Ghost3276
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Tbh I really liked the game, especially the multiplayer. The singleplayer story was not bad but a bit forgettable and kinda underwhelming, but still offered some really fun gameplay. Speaking of the gameplay Halo 5 changed it up in many ways while returning to some more traditional element. I really like how fast the gameplay feels, and the multiplayer is probably my favorite of the entireTbh I really liked the game, especially the multiplayer. The singleplayer story was not bad but a bit forgettable and kinda underwhelming, but still offered some really fun gameplay. Speaking of the gameplay Halo 5 changed it up in many ways while returning to some more traditional element. I really like how fast the gameplay feels, and the multiplayer is probably my favorite of the entire franchise.… Expand
  5. sebastiansau
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Me gustó la campaña y el multijugador es muy entretenido, es diverso y la jugabilidad es perfecta
  6. superkapitan82
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Excellent shooter in fantastic sci fi environment. Never played Halo before.
  7. 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
  8. OldAndCynical
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    Note: I've only played thru the single player campaign, as I do not have that online pass thingy.
    But for me, the single player campaign in Halo 5 was brilliant. Great storyline, great locations, for the most part, and some really atmospheric and haunting settings and scenes.
    The new Spartans? -Loved them! The newcomers added some well needed new blood, and humor, to the stuffy old    Note: I've only played thru the single player campaign, as I do not have that online pass thingy.
    But for me, the single player campaign in Halo 5 was brilliant. Great storyline, great locations, for the most part, and some really atmospheric and haunting settings and scenes.
    The new Spartans? -Loved them! The newcomers added some well needed new blood, and humor, to the stuffy old Spartan(s). And the interaction between new and old Spartans worked really well in the story.
    Visually, some locations were rather barren, but overall I liked it. Exploring is fun too, and pays off, as you can find some uber special weps hidden away at certain levels. Hunters, taste this! Boom!
    Some levels were way too tiny, tho, and the end levels were dull, so that takes it down from perfect ten. Still, for anyone looking for a ace single player shooter experience, you cannot go wrong with Halo 5.    … Expand
  9. Helby91
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    No es el mejor juego de halo pero la historia con cortana como villana es buena , la jugabilidad es perfecta y el multijugador muy entretenido
  10. Loutisu
    Jan 13, 2021
    9
    Bad story for a casual unless you know about the Halo lore and if you do then it's actually good. Gameplay is good, multiplayer is good. Don't like the engine they used to make Halo 5. The old modified blame engine is one of the best. Graphics are good but bad at the same time. Looks like HD plastic.
  11. SteinZero
    May 19, 2023
    9
    A história de Halo 5: Guardians apresenta uma trama mais complexa e ambiciosa, com uma abordagem centrada em múltiplos personagens, incluindo o Master Chief e o agente Spartan Locke. Infelizmente, a narrativa não conseguiu alcançar a profundidade e a emoção dos jogos anteriores da série. As motivações dos personagens e os acontecimentos da trama podem parecer confusos e poucoA história de Halo 5: Guardians apresenta uma trama mais complexa e ambiciosa, com uma abordagem centrada em múltiplos personagens, incluindo o Master Chief e o agente Spartan Locke. Infelizmente, a narrativa não conseguiu alcançar a profundidade e a emoção dos jogos anteriores da série. As motivações dos personagens e os acontecimentos da trama podem parecer confusos e pouco satisfatórios, deixando uma sensação de desconexão e falta de impacto.

    A jogabilidade de Halo 5: Guardians é onde o jogo realmente brilha. Os controles são responsivos e precisos, oferecendo uma experiência de tiro em primeira pessoa suave e agradável. A adição do sistema de sprint e dos ataques corpo a corpo aprimorados trazem novas opções táticas ao combate. Além disso, o jogo introduz a capacidade de mirar e atirar enquanto está em movimento, o que adiciona um elemento de dinamismo aos confrontos.

    O design dos níveis em Halo 5: Guardians é visualmente impressionante, com ambientes variados e detalhados. No entanto, assim como na história, a progressão linear dos níveis pode ser decepcionante para aqueles que esperavam uma experiência mais aberta e exploratória. Ainda assim, o jogo oferece momentos de ação intensa e desafiadora, com a possibilidade de enfrentar inimigos poderosos e utilizar uma variedade de armas e veículos.

    A trilha sonora, novamente composta por Neil Davidge, é competente, mas não consegue alcançar o mesmo impacto emocional e memorável das trilhas sonoras anteriores da série. As músicas se encaixam bem nas cenas de ação, mas não deixam uma marca duradoura na experiência geral do jogo.

    O multiplayer de Halo 5: Guardians é um dos pontos altos do jogo. O modo multiplayer oferece uma variedade de opções, desde partidas competitivas até modos cooperativos, permitindo aos jogadores enfrentarem desafios e competirem com outros jogadores online. A jogabilidade balanceada e os mapas bem projetados proporcionam confrontos empolgantes e estratégicos.    … Expand
  12. anfeherle89
    Apr 9, 2022
    9
    The history continues very good, we have a new enemy, (the eternal warden), a enemy worthy of the master chief, a lot of plot twist very good, a short game if you play in the normal difficulty you can end it in 1 day, but is an amazing game
  13. m0renomatico
    Nov 11, 2021
    9
    Me encantó el juego hace poco más de dos semanas fue que lo jugué ya que decidí acabar todas los títulos de la saga para tener una visión completa para halo infinite. La campaña lo único que le puedo criticar es que la consideré un poco corta, aunque quizás eso sea relativo porque el tiempo voló cuando jugaba. Ahora bien, la mecánica del juego tuvo un salto abismal con relación a la haloMe encantó el juego hace poco más de dos semanas fue que lo jugué ya que decidí acabar todas los títulos de la saga para tener una visión completa para halo infinite. La campaña lo único que le puedo criticar es que la consideré un poco corta, aunque quizás eso sea relativo porque el tiempo voló cuando jugaba. Ahora bien, la mecánica del juego tuvo un salto abismal con relación a la halo 4, me encanto la implementación del dash, la libertad para escalar, poder apuntar con todas las armas.

    La historia entre el jefe y Cortana me encantó, los diálogos del Warden eterno para Cortana aconsejándole que no confiará en el jefe maestro.    … Expand
  14. ElCosmoXD
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Has a really great story and also good characters that make you enjoy the history of the game.
  15. Arush-KS
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    A great return to form for 343i, they improved on what was great in 4 and added to 5. The addition of new game modes like breakout are great.
  16. Osbraikeet
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    The multiplayer is good
    But the story isn’t I didn’t like it much because chief isn’t the main character
  17. MayconAlex
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Jogo muito mais muito bom, recomendo pra quem gosta do gênero..............
  18. thegrave
    Dec 4, 2015
    8
    Campaign is lacking. Very solid online play though with good gunplay & very rare lag. Great team play game if you can find people that actually use microphones. Main FPS I've been playing. Beat out the others.
  19. SchroederRock
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    After initially feeling a bit underwhelmed by Halo 5: Guardians, I think I appreciate it more now than ever. The campaign is actually quite good but stumbles a bit due to the narrative being gargled for the first 1/3 of the game. The feud between Master Chief and Locke (under the orders of ONI) is the huge buildup to this game, which makes it curious why it was so quickly solved in theAfter initially feeling a bit underwhelmed by Halo 5: Guardians, I think I appreciate it more now than ever. The campaign is actually quite good but stumbles a bit due to the narrative being gargled for the first 1/3 of the game. The feud between Master Chief and Locke (under the orders of ONI) is the huge buildup to this game, which makes it curious why it was so quickly solved in the campaign. The rest of the story ends up being a gem and, without spoiling it, sets up Halo 6 to be the most epic Halo ever (very similarly to the way Mass Effect 2 setup Mass Effect 3). I can't help but like how thing ended up on this end, especially with a great feature in 4-player online co-op (though there's no split-screen). The campaign is a bit short (7.5 hrs on Heroic for me, solo), which is a negative. Had the marketed focal point of this Halo game been explored more, this would have been hands-down the best Halo ever made. As for the multiplayer, it's good. Compared to the campaign, you can feel a bit of drag in the movement systems. They're seemingly slowed a bit, so it might take you a little while to adjust. Once you've spent enough time on this side of the game you will feel more adjusted. Speaking of adjustments, 343 definitely tweaked the aiming system of the game. It doesn't have that nice gliding snap-to aiming of Call of Duty nor does it have the more precise feeling of earlier Halo games. 343 have apparently made the ADS (aim down sight) function require practice before mastering. That's fine, but it took me a week to really get the hang of it. Now I do fairly well in MP. The new REQ system acts like Titanfall's burn cards, earned through all multiplayer and awarded through card packs that are earned through achievements on the battlefield. It's a cool system. Someone that doesn't go all-out on their best cards at a moments notice will can store up quite the arsenal and change the battlefield single-handedly in some cases. But the REQ level system put into play during the games themselves prevents rare cards that are clearly more powerful than 95% of what's available on the battlefield from being abused. So there's balance. There's also a small micro-transaction option to quickly attain more REQ packs, but this only ups the number of cards you can pick up. They don't change the game landscape as everything is random (so you could spend $25 and only pick up a few really good items/vehicles to work with). These micro-transactions are probably a big part of why the DLC for Halo 5 is all free. That's right, not a single dime will be spent getting new maps, game modes, etc. Speaking of those things, the map rotation is a little light @ launch, but amazingly 343 Industries has already readied a map pack for rollout 3 weeks after launch. These kind of regular DLC packs are fully expected and are partially community-based through Forge creations. The first DLC pack is bringing in the Big Team Battle on top of a few new maps. Warzone is where you play the REQ cards, a 12v12 battleground that mixes in some computer enemies that can help a losing team rally when getting tossed around player-to-player. It always keeps a team in the game until the very last point needed is scored. Arena is your 4v4 variant and, surprisingly, isn't the strong suit of this game anymore. Heavy competitors will still lean toward the smaller player sets, but Warzone commands the most attention as you can take up to 11 of your friends along with you. In the end, Halo 5 is a good game that missed a few marks from making it an amazing game. Critics averaged around an ~85 metascore, and I think that's where this game belongs. It stands out in a season of big-name shooters (Fallout 4, Black Ops 3, SW Battlefront) as one of the better options (obviously, Fallout 4 is going to edge out Halo). I really had to hang with the game for a bit, but once I got a fireteam of 5 other friends together to hit up Warzone, I was glad I purchased this game. It won't keep me from thinking "what if", but there's still one more Halo game to prove that 343 Industries have always been capable of carrying the Halo mantle. Perhaps the greatest mystery and the biggest opportunities is thinking about what comes next for Halo once this story is settled?… Expand
  20. xabbott
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    I played the entire campaign on heroic co-op. It was very enjoyable but it is short. The story is just ok but I've never been crazy about Halo's story to begin with. I would say the campaign is the low point of the entire game and if you have no interest in multiplayer then this wouldn't be worth the price.

    The multiplayer has been awesome and this is coming from someone who rarely    I played the entire campaign on heroic co-op. It was very enjoyable but it is short. The story is just ok but I've never been crazy about Halo's story to begin with. I would say the campaign is the low point of the entire game and if you have no interest in multiplayer then this wouldn't be worth the price.

    The multiplayer has been awesome and this is coming from someone who rarely plays multiplayer modes. Arena is very balanced (aside from FFA), fun, and fast paced. Warzone is a very welcomed new mode of multiplayer. You have objectives, bosses, and points. It reminds me of a WoW battleground. Its been a very refreshing new mode that I hope other FPS games look into as well.    … Expand
  21. morventhus
    Oct 29, 2015
    8
    the game itself is pretty solid. The multiplayer great.
    However dropping splitscreen for a game FOCUSED on CO-OP in its campaign is beyond ridiculous.
    that and the mediocre story and short campaign really hurt the game in my honest opinion. If the story could have kept up with the quality of other halo media like hunt the truth or some of the books. and if this game had splitscreen and    the game itself is pretty solid. The multiplayer great.
    However dropping splitscreen for a game FOCUSED on CO-OP in its campaign is beyond ridiculous.
    that and the mediocre story and short campaign really hurt the game in my honest opinion.
    If the story could have kept up with the quality of other halo media like hunt the truth or some of the books. and if this game had splitscreen and had some of the things like emblems not in microtransactions (armor and weapon skins and the like im fine ok with i guess though i rather hate microtransactions). This game could have easily scored way higher in my book.

    I would have given the game a 7.5 but we cant do fractions here on Metacritic    … Expand
  22. Rumic
    Apr 20, 2016
    8
    343i knows what they are doing with this saga, after the end of Halo 3 it was a bad end, to continue the history, but the certain thing is that they make a good history introducing a new plot arch and making Jhon117 more human and less soldier.

    They introduce new game mechanics and the verticality of Titanfall for the campaing, making it more fun, sadly the IA suffers and isn't as good    343i knows what they are doing with this saga, after the end of Halo 3 it was a bad end, to continue the history, but the certain thing is that they make a good history introducing a new plot arch and making Jhon117 more human and less soldier.

    They introduce new game mechanics and the verticality of Titanfall for the campaing, making it more fun, sadly the IA suffers and isn't as good as Bungie gets in Reach.

    Another positive point of this game is that 343i bet for free maps and new modes, implanting micropayment for decorative skins, and using the income they got for this micropayments for the esports and make new maps.    … Expand
  23. Skarwind
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    Halo 5: Guardians is neither amazing or a colossal failure. Where it does not excel in any particular way it does improve on many things that people did not like about Halo 4. The addition of the thruster pack adds a new style of fluid movement for players and the new game mode Warzone is very fun to play, assuming you have friends to tag along for the ride or other players are usingHalo 5: Guardians is neither amazing or a colossal failure. Where it does not excel in any particular way it does improve on many things that people did not like about Halo 4. The addition of the thruster pack adds a new style of fluid movement for players and the new game mode Warzone is very fun to play, assuming you have friends to tag along for the ride or other players are using headsets. Arena is fun but the map rotations feel off and could use some tweaking. The campaign is nothing amazing but it does offer four to seven hours of game play depending on the difficulty you choose.

    Multiplayer:

    The thruster pack makes the game seem similar, as far as movement is concerned, to games like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare or in a smaller aspect, TitanFall. Fans of Unreal Tournament will also enjoy the addition of the new movement style for Halo as it allows players to have the ability to dodge attacks, move quickly around the map, and even allow for some flashy vehicle kills. Destiny players will feel at home if they play as a Titan as well as the ground pound, and dash melee are replicas of the Titans arc super and shoulder smash ability.

    Warzone is very fun and a great addition to the series. Similar to Big team Battle as far as map size and the idea of two large teams going head to head, it adds objectives around the map as well as bases to capture and a larger home base to destroy for each team. Players can also choose to play in the other version of Warzone which just pits the teams together without the AI changing things up. The new Req system, although obnoxious as it is to add microtransactions in a AAA title, are not overbearing and are subtle at best. They add a new element to multiplayer and the system allows for players to experiment with different play styles while enjoying Warzone. Thankfully, they are on a tier system, similar to MOBA upgrades, so you can't just unlock a scorpion or a banshee right away or use an energy sword from the get go.

    Arena feels very balanced and well designed and although I spend most of my time in Warzone, have enjoyed it for the relatively small amount of time that I have spent in it, about 8 hours or so. The power weapons are displayed on your HUD alongside their timers, allowing players to spot them easily and contest them for map domination. Teamwork is essential, as it has always been in the series and lone wolves should steer clear of their habits as the health system is punishing, should you decide to go alone against the entire enemy team. Shields replenish only when moving at normal speed. Any kind of boosting, sprinting, or even charging the thrusters for a ground pound will hold the yellow bar in place until you cease these actions and allow your shields to recharge. For me personally, this system is great because it encourages players to stick with their team and play intelligently.

    Campaign:

    The campaign is lackluster. The marketing campaign did a very good job of making players think one thing and the developers delivered another. The hunt for truth by itself was an amazing idea but the game gives a different experience. I won't go into too much detail about the campaign's story but the gameplay is what saves this game for the most part. You will forget the characters, your play time with Chief will be short, and Locke is not a note worthy character in my opinion. He feels very shallow and the voice actor did not go to great lengths to deliver an outstanding performance, however, Halo is an FPS first, and a great sci fi epic second and I do not expect to be given a novel worthy story in this style of video game, but it is appreciated when developers do deliver a great story experience because not every gamer is in it for the multiplayer.

    The story will also require some reading and back story searching to fully understand who the characters are and why certain events have happened. The animated series, The Fall of Reach is helpful in this aspect, as well as having read the Forerunner saga of novels. One can also simply google the characters and read their small biographies that players have posted online.

    The game is beautiful and extremely fun to play online. The campaign will last you a day at most depending on your schedule and is something that is best played with friends, sadly there is no couch co-op so players should be warned before buying if that is a feature they expect to have. The story isn't great but it is also not terrible but the multiplayer has re-earned my faith in this series and I look forward to playing it for a long time.    … Expand
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. Cazanator
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    I must admit I'll be one of the biggest Halo fans you'll ever meet, I know what I'm talking about when it comes to Halo. Halo 5: Guardians is a great game, I had a lot of fun playing it. But I do feel it had the potential be up there on par with Bungies trilogy. Its seems once again 343 have focussed more on the Multiplayer instead of the campaign which is a shame. The whole LockeI must admit I'll be one of the biggest Halo fans you'll ever meet, I know what I'm talking about when it comes to Halo. Halo 5: Guardians is a great game, I had a lot of fun playing it. But I do feel it had the potential be up there on par with Bungies trilogy. Its seems once again 343 have focussed more on the Multiplayer instead of the campaign which is a shame. The whole Locke hunting Master Chief was such an interesting concept but they did fail to deliver. Also the levels do not seem as expansive/large as previous Halos.

    There is no denying Halo 5 is a great game, you will have a lot of fun playing the game, the missions are great and the ending sequence is fantastic, and the cliffhanger is incredible by setting Halo 6 for a massive finale. Online multiplayer is also much better than Halo 4 which is a plus.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  27. Lilbutter
    Nov 5, 2015
    8
    My god, the multiplayer here is the most fun I've had with Halo in forever. The single player is really fun too, but the story is really bad! Its all a big setup for the inevitable Halo 6, nothing big happens and it feels like filler. But when the multiplayer is as fun as it is, its hard not to recommend Halo 5.
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. azgoodaz
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Note: For those who haven't played this game for the campaign. This review contains spoilers.

    I have been a Halo fan since Halo 2 it was my first Halo game, but how does it stack up against Halo 5? Does Halo 5 feel like a regular Halo game or does it not? Is that good or bad?

    Let's start with the good things about Halo 5 within the story mode. Firstly, the game has truly outstanding visuals and movie like cut scenes. If you need to watch how 343 made the game, you should check out their video series called 'The Sprint' where 343 shows off how the game was made from story mode, online, and the cut scenes. Secondly, the game is locked in at stable 60 fps and 1080p resolution, but it will downgrade if needed. The game will downgrade in resolution "when we want to get really crazy with vehicles, visual effects and combat we can trade some of the resolution in order to maintain the crucial 60fps" as stated by Chris Haluke from 343. Third, before you start a level you can choose which character you would like to be within the Spartan team of Blue Team or Fireteam Osiris that you are playing in that level. Its a neat feature and it allows everyone to play different characters for every mission you play... it gives a bit of variety. Fourth, the revives! AI and or your co-op buddies can now revive you when you go down. Basically another alternative to complete the level and not restart the checkpoint because one person died. Something that should stay in future titles.

    Now the bad things within the Halo 5 story mode. First off, the campaign sucked... I mean to the point where it was only a 4 hour storyline (on Heroic difficulty) with 15 Missions (3 missions with Master Chief team, and 12 missions with Locke team) and the worst part is that the game ends with a horrible cliffhanger that leads to Halo 6. Second, in Halo 5 it makes Master Chief look like a traitor because he started to look for Cortana because he had a vision of her calling him. 343 makes him look like he is AWOL but, hes not a traitor towards the Spartans or anyone. And then, 343 makes this new character named 'Locke' look like a hero because he is trying to "save him/rescue him." Third, the boss battles are kinda lame to be completely honest. You fight Cortana's guardian named 'Warden Eternal' around 6 times throughout the game, which makes it very repetitive. It was shown in trailers that Master Chief and Locke are enemies, but not one non-cinematic battle between them happened. Only one battle happened and it was a cinematic between Master Chief and Locke... and Locke lost the fight.

    Finally, let's talk multiplayer. Mostly the only game modes I'm interested in are Breakout (one life CTF game mode kinda like SnD from Call of Duty), SWAT, and Warzone (a huge 12 vs 12 game mode w/ AI and boss battles) to be completely honest. 343 has stated that all DLC for the game will be free and Forge will come out in December (in 2015) so that is a plus for everyone. The game does have microtransactions the items are called 'Requisitions' in which you can use most of these items in the new game mode Warzone. But mostly the reason why people buy the packs it because they include character gear in which you can customize your Spartan with a new helmet, body armor, etc. The packs range from $24.99 to $1.99 per pack/bundle and they are NOT mandatory to play Warzone. You can earn 'Requisitions' in game within game modes you play and finish. Lastly, finding players for games is fast (better than the release of Halo: MCC) and it was needed for both the game and 343.

    In conclusion, the horrible storyline within Halo 5 brought down the score and that is why I gave it a 8/10. Its a 4 hour storyline with a horrible cliffhanger that leads to Halo 6, very little and not good boss battles, limited story missions with Master Chief (that is one of the reasons why people buy Halo) and the game is mostly focused on the new character (Locke) and his team. Halo 5 does feel like a regular Halo but more fast pace and more competitive in that sense. Sorry 343, but you can do better or even a better job at starting a story for Halo 6. It doesn't feel like a $60 dollar game.    … Expand
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#17 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

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