Halo 5: Guardians

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 3713 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. WayneCorp
    May 19, 2018
    8
    Halo 5: Guardianes es un éxito rotundo. La campaña no es la más fuerte de la serie, pero aún así es un divertido juego, y este termina transformando el universo de Halo por completo... El fenomenal multijugador hace de este "un juego que hay que tener".

    Su campaña en cuanto a contenido es muy Inferior a otras entregas de la saga, esta parece quedarse corta y deja bastante que desear,    Halo 5: Guardianes es un éxito rotundo. La campaña no es la más fuerte de la serie, pero aún así es un divertido juego, y este termina transformando el universo de Halo por completo... El fenomenal multijugador hace de este "un juego que hay que tener".

    Su campaña en cuanto a contenido es muy Inferior a otras entregas de la saga, esta parece quedarse corta y deja bastante que desear, la trama es fácil de entender pero es muy forzada. se siente recortada y se espera mas.

    Su jugabilidad cuenta con la misma base que caracteriza a cualquier halo, mas la adición de las "Habilidades Spartans" se obtiene jugabilidad dinámica, compleja y divertida con viejas y nuevas mecánicas que dan una sensación de mezcla entre lo retro y lo innovador, agregándole una amplia configuración de botones para cualquier estilo de jugador.

    Excelente calidad gráfica, buenos acabados, e increíbles sonidos durante el gameplay, sus cinemáticas siempre sorprendentes, algo que siempre cumple un juego de esta saga.
    Un Halo siempre viene acompañado de buena música y este no es la excepción, no es la mejor banda sonora pero sin duda esta al nivel.
    Juntando sus gráficas junto con el sonido y agregando unos mapas mas grandes y un entorno vivo hacen de este una gran ambientación.

    Su multijugador es simplemente un "Éxito rotundo" bastante divertido y gratificante, se siente como un halo pero innova en sus movimientos, bastante igualado, mucho mas dinámico, mayor variabilidad de armas, buen sistema de emparejamiento y un nuevo modo que busca innovar llevan a este videojuego al siguiente nivel, convirtiéndolo en "Un juego que hay que tener".
    Cuenta con una rejugabilidad ejemplar, gracias a todos los retos, recompensas y personalización que te ofrece, (Sistema de Liga, Armaduras, Armas, Aspectos), la única desventaja son sus micro pagos, pero queda muy alejado de los llamados "Pay to win" ya que en los modos tradicionales no influye y te encuentras con un enfrentamiento igualado.    … Expand
  4. spiderkamil
    Nov 22, 2016
    8
    Gonna try and keep this short and simple and as unbiased as possible. The campaign is very short compared to every other campaign I've played however the experience of the campaign is like an A- if your familiar with the halo series, its definitely worth your time. The multiplayer isn't intense what so ever and I don't think 343 had that intention to begin with. The multiplayer willGonna try and keep this short and simple and as unbiased as possible. The campaign is very short compared to every other campaign I've played however the experience of the campaign is like an A- if your familiar with the halo series, its definitely worth your time. The multiplayer isn't intense what so ever and I don't think 343 had that intention to begin with. The multiplayer will provide hours of fun because how many freaking unlock-able things there are, I think if your getting an Xbox One, this would be the best game to get with the system because it'll last you a while although it may feel repetitive, the experience is still enjoyable.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. eva3si0n
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Halo 5 is still inferior to the main trilogy from Bungie. But this is much better than Halo 4. The plot is no longer so delusional, and the division of missions into 2 detachments is an excellent plot move. The graphics on Xbox One X are amazing. I advise everyone in the Halo Infinite preversion.
  8. Necrolexicon
    Dec 1, 2016
    8
    interesting story, varied campaign and great multiplayer. What more could you want from Halo? 343 decided to add a micro transaction aspect to unlocking new outfits and equipment, but it just cosmetic and not required to win. I personally like it!
  9. Renegado
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    Graficos muy buenos, escenarios mas amplios, jugabilidad perfecta.Me ha gustado mucho y se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo.La historia no convence, pero es divertido a rabiar.
    Halo y Gears of war me recuerdan mucho a los juegos de Sega donde lo mas importante es la diversion desde el primer minuto.
  10. MonkiReviews
    Apr 9, 2017
    8
    The multiplayer is fun, especially the mode Super Fiesta. He story is only ok but at some points it is a great game. No spoilers here, but the ending great. I would recommend the limited edition the most.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. EpsilonHalo
    May 27, 2017
    8
    As a classic Halo fan, I found this game to be about as entertaining as Halo 2 in terms of multiplayer. The story does lack and it is too short for its own good; however, it is still interesting and, ultimately, fun to follow. Admittedly, I wasn't a big fan of the new armor abilities at first, but they really are a lifesaver and now I can't imagine playing without thrusters in matchmaking.As a classic Halo fan, I found this game to be about as entertaining as Halo 2 in terms of multiplayer. The story does lack and it is too short for its own good; however, it is still interesting and, ultimately, fun to follow. Admittedly, I wasn't a big fan of the new armor abilities at first, but they really are a lifesaver and now I can't imagine playing without thrusters in matchmaking. I won't say this game is on the same level as Halo 3 (it really isn't), but it feels like I've played and enjoyed Halo 5 just as much, if not more. Its most redeeming features would be warzone, forge, and the epic environment design, which pretty much blows Halo 3 out of the water, in those aspects. Is it perfect? Of course not, but that doesn't mean it doesn't still have a lot to offer. Also, considering split screen has been removed from most modern games today, it is unfair to complain too much; 343i does intend to bring it back (for good), after all. How many other developers out there can say the same? And for the record, the graphics are superior and unlike anything I've ever seen in a Halo title. To those who say it resembles a cartoon and the music sounds like something you'd hear in a Mario game, I say you're on crack. My biggest complaints in regards to the campaign is the length, the amount of damage required to kill some of the new enemies, and the reuse of certain game assets. The new art design isn't the best either and makes me long for the old even more. My biggest complaints in regards to multiplayer is there simply isn't enough maps for warzone! Needless to say, Halo 5 has done what no other Halo title has with forge (and with forge, the new custom games browser), increasing replayability ten fold. If I had to rank this game with the other titles, I'd say: Reach > 2 > 3/ODST > 5 > everything else. In the meantime, we'll just act like 4 never happened...… Expand
  14. PaletaRX7
    Jun 5, 2017
    8
    Bad campaing, only the Mission 12 - Battle of Sunaion is a great experience.
    Nice multiplayer, omg, i really love warzone
    No Split Screen
    If you want to play a "good campaing" this isn't your game.
  15. JFRuiter
    Jul 10, 2017
    8
    This game is fun but struggles to live up to the expectations of a Halo game. The campaign is mediocre, for the story is boring and the characters we wish to see are not present enough. (E.g. Master Chief). The multiplayer is also fun and new, but does not play like a Halo game; the entire sandbox has changed. Forge mode--the map editor--is the best it has ever been but suffers fromThis game is fun but struggles to live up to the expectations of a Halo game. The campaign is mediocre, for the story is boring and the characters we wish to see are not present enough. (E.g. Master Chief). The multiplayer is also fun and new, but does not play like a Halo game; the entire sandbox has changed. Forge mode--the map editor--is the best it has ever been but suffers from various bugs and glitches. Custom Games is clearly the best thing about Halo 5, for the community made maps and gamemodes are more fun.… Expand
  16. weirdmagican21
    Jan 11, 2019
    8
    pretty good halo game not everyone liked it but i enjoyed it but it was not perfect/
  17. NumOfADevil
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Worst story in the whole franchise but a great multiplayer which i spent thousands of hrs playing.
  18. Gorbax15
    Dec 1, 2017
    8
    Halo 5 is a solid experience with a very well done MP component, though a weaker story. The story does, however, plant the seeds for a strong single player experience in the inevitable Halo 6.
  19. torreto986
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    halo 5 muy buen online y mas el modo warzones muy currado lo el modo campaña me dejo un poco frio la verdad
  20. Micioman27
    May 20, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The campaign was better than I expected, the begginig was good but then some parts of it became repetitive and annoying (like fighting the Warden Eternal several times), the multiplayer experience felt good as the gameplay was fast and entertaining, warzone is maybe the best part of the game, a new game mode for the Halo franchise that never feels repetitive.… Expand
  21. neutralguy
    May 24, 2018
    8
    campaign= 4/10.

    Multiplayer: ALWAYS THE BEST 10/10.

    IF YOU ARE A XBOX USER YOU MUST BUY IT.
  22. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    8
    A good game, seen`s pretty, music too but is extremely short a phew hour of game play, has much online attention and not a offline evolution a forced story
  23. Peggymoe
    Nov 8, 2018
    8
    I give this game an 8 for the multiplayer alone. The story is horrible. I'll get that out the way right now. I could go in to detail as to why, but as a big-time Halo fan since CE, just take my word for it. It focuses too much on Locke, and not enough on Chief. It's extremely anticlimactic and makes almost no sense within the Halo universe. I would love to hear that 343 retcons this storyI give this game an 8 for the multiplayer alone. The story is horrible. I'll get that out the way right now. I could go in to detail as to why, but as a big-time Halo fan since CE, just take my word for it. It focuses too much on Locke, and not enough on Chief. It's extremely anticlimactic and makes almost no sense within the Halo universe. I would love to hear that 343 retcons this story entirely.

    But the multiplayer, however, is a different story. Since Halo 2 I have not had this much fun in matchmaking. People who claim to be Halo purists will complain about the "Spartan abilities." But in a big time fan's opinion, they fit in perfectly. In today's day and age, the classic style of combat in Halo wouldn't work any more other than for nostalgia. I wouldn't mind having a "classic physics mode", or something, but I think the abilities very much have their place and are a welcome change. The gunplay is still very much classic Halo, and the abilities add a much faster pace to the game. Even though the game is much quicker, the game still has core Halo mechanics. Shields, grenades, and spawns all work nearly the same as any other Halo, and each map still has specific power weapon spawns as well as classic weapons such as a Halo 2 BR and a CE magnum. I think the game is still worth playing even though there is no split screen. If you are looking to get back into competitive Halo, this one is definitely worth a buy.    … Expand
  24. spaceghost1994
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    Halo 5: Guardians is a bit of a course correction from Halo 4 in terms of multiplayer layout and single player campaign.

    HOWEVER, whereas Halo 4 had an excellent story, Halo 5 tends to stumble, relying heavily on outside source material that most other than the most devoted Halo fans will be familiar with. Other than the storytelling hiccups though, the game play is much better than    Halo 5: Guardians is a bit of a course correction from Halo 4 in terms of multiplayer layout and single player campaign.

    HOWEVER, whereas Halo 4 had an excellent story, Halo 5 tends to stumble, relying heavily on outside source material that most other than the most devoted Halo fans will be familiar with.

    Other than the storytelling hiccups though, the game play is much better than past if not the most tightly tuned yet with an emphasis on speedy maneuvers (you feel like a spartan soldier actually). The level design is also greatly improved compared to Halo 4's boxy campaign sections, giving you a greater reliance on these new tweaks.

    The multiplayer is also the best the series has ever been, going back to that Arena style battles that we have all grown accustomed to with past Halos while injecting new life with all the new game play additions.

    Halo 5 is a great addition to the franchise with it's new emphasis on game play and overhauled multiplayer collection. Although it does stumble in the storytelling department and odd omission of split screen, we can forgive these minor gripes in the long run due to a strong showing in most other departments of the game...    … Expand
  25. zNeverSleeping
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    Lembro deter partido 200 reais com meu amigo só pra comprar esse jogo. Estávamos hypados demais!
    Mesmo não sendo o meu favorito, ainda sim soube apreciar a boa campanha, junto ao multiplayer solido.
  26. westfam4190
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    This game's multiplayer is fun, but the campaign could be better. It might just be me, but I enjoy the micro transactions. I know people will hate me but I like customizing my character.
  27. MetalKnight02
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I walked into Halo 5 Guardians with not knowing much about the game and had no previous knowledge about any reviews. For me I found the story really fun to play through and the new mechanics in the gameplay were a bit refreshing. It gave me kind of a Star Wars Republic Commando feel with how you can control your fireteam. Although I was a little disappointed that there was no split screen co-op as that was why I bought it (so I could play with my brother). Overall a good and fun game!… Expand
  28. W0lf_0f_Snyd3r
    Jul 14, 2019
    8
    The only great Halo game. This is the only one I've enjoyed so far. All the other Halo games are just annoying and boring.
  29. Matheusgs_222
    Sep 5, 2019
    8
    • A campanha é boa apesar de deixar a desejar em alguns pontos
    • Não tem multiplayer offline. Todos os jogos anteriores da saga principal tinham
    • Excelente jogabilidade com boas novidades
    • Ótimo Multiplayer online
    • Boa evolução gráfica
  30. Rubiales
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    It is a complete and solid game with some changes like the campaign that you dont play only with Master Chief, and the game has a fantastic multiplayer. In conclusion, it is a Halo game, so is a must have.
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Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 12 out of 101
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  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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