Halo 5: Guardians

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  1. SkyeMatrix
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    Halo 5: Guardians is one of the best games this year. The multiplayer has come out to perfection and a great continuation of the epic saga they are telling. The new mechanics have made for some of the most interesting changes in Halo combat through the series. 343 Has taken the story that Bungie has started and really helped make it a deeper story. 343 has started to expand on some of theHalo 5: Guardians is one of the best games this year. The multiplayer has come out to perfection and a great continuation of the epic saga they are telling. The new mechanics have made for some of the most interesting changes in Halo combat through the series. 343 Has taken the story that Bungie has started and really helped make it a deeper story. 343 has started to expand on some of the lore that has been in the book and made a much richer story then the games of past. This is a must play for anyone who owns an Xbox and even if you don’t you should buy one for this game.

    The game came around a large advertising campaign that painted a story of Locke vs Master Chief. This leads into the intro of the game pretty well after you play the first mission as Master Chief you start chasing him down with Locke. Around the mid to late part of the campaign you really get to see the first and really last confrontation between Locke and Chief. After this point you really start to see the game focus on the true story of halo.

    The story was great. It was a great continuation of the forerunner saga. Halo 4 was a high point in the halo story line and this game decided to take that to another level. This game told a great story and a villain that threw me for a loop. The story mainly follows Fireteam Osiris as you play 80% of the mission through Locke’s eyes. I found Locke was a bit lackluster in comparison to some of his team. Each person on Osiris has something special about them. I think however the story would have been stronger if the Locke and Fireteam Osiris was introduced in a non-numbered Halo as there was a lot of story we glanced over as the main meat of the games story was about the guardians. I do feel that the game bringing in Fireteam Osiris will actually improve the game moving forward as the addition of the Arbiter did back in Halo 2.

    We did see the usually flow of Halo missions sniper, warthog, scorpion, and flight. It seemed even though we played the majority of the game in Locke’s shoes, the game truly felt like Halo in the end. With the normal three sided war we always see in Halo you never get bored with the fight. This game has taken that to the next level. The story has one of the most unexpected twisted that even left me at the end torn with how it all went down. The main villain had depth as the story was already built with the character other than the usual bad covenant leader.

    The new suits made for some of the most fun I have in a shooter for some time. It never seemed overpowered by any means. I never felt as though I needed to use it. That said the moment you charge an elite off the side of a platform to his death you will be trying over and over. Some of the functions seemed more useful than others. The ground pound was so fun to use yet took way too long to execute the move. The charge was amazing. So useful and easy to execute that I found myself using it all the time. The quick strafe was a perfect way to wait for turret fire to get close and still get away just in time.

    The modeling was great and the texturing was awesome. During the game we see many places in the Halo universe and have quite a varied set of environments to play in. The maps were so great as I played through them. The worlds were so dense with action from finding a hidden passage or enemies. It seemed like I could always find a spot to duck out of action to charge my shields. Yet I never felt that the action was ever far from me.

    Now speaking of the multiplayer all I need to say is “I LOVE WARZONE!” This might seem a little off at first but it is super well balanced. You can save your points and get something big that will make a huge difference late game or spend early and get a major jump early. There were so many strategies and I have seen them all work and fail in my time playing. The maps felt great as there was always something to do with whatever you wanted to do.

    Multiplayer has not felt this good since Halo 2. I can see this really being a large staple in the multiplayer community. The battles all seemed balance and fast. Levels all seemed great as they added in verticality to halo with the new suits. The running and climbing up ledges seems to make a huge difference in moving through the level. I found myself not wanting to stop as I started multiplayer and can’t wait to get my old crew back together from the old Halo 2 days.

    Halo 5: Guardians is a must play. The game has the best multiplayer of any of the Halo games and probably any other shooter I have played. The story Halo tells is far ahead of any other shooter you today. When most shooters focus on a multiplayer platform this one focuses on an epic saga. This is a cornerstone game in the Xbox One library and needs to be played by anyone who has an Xbox One.    … Expand
  2. Sakaniator
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    This is an excellent game, really. Most negative comments I’ve read are addressing the campaign and the graphics. I think the campaign is fair enough. The main purpose of an FPS game is to offer a good multiplayer, so, I’m glad this game actually has a solid single player campaign with a lot of nice stuff and action, contrary to, for instance some other FPS games that bring you some veryThis is an excellent game, really. Most negative comments I’ve read are addressing the campaign and the graphics. I think the campaign is fair enough. The main purpose of an FPS game is to offer a good multiplayer, so, I’m glad this game actually has a solid single player campaign with a lot of nice stuff and action, contrary to, for instance some other FPS games that bring you some very short campaigns or even the lack of it. That being said, it is also noteworthy, Halo’s universe story is quite complex by now, there are even a few videos explaining the story. If the first Lord of the Rings movie you watch is actually the last, it is your fault you don’t get the story. Now, on the graphics, they are very good looking. If you are misinformed enough to think a youtube video has the same quality as the game itself on your screen and thrashes the game for it, you’re just a fanboy and fanboys are crazy anyway. But still, I agree, while there’s a lot of awesome look things, a few regions and maps look ugly (such as a capture the flag map I played today). Perhaps the only thing I’m still struggling is the time to kill in the multiplayer game, Jesus, this game is too hard for CoDders…… Expand
  3. buzzkiller
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This game fixed what was clunky in halo 4. If you know a lot of the background of halo the story will be an amazing experience. i feel they should have gone into more detail in the story for the people who did not watch any of the short movies.
  4. venom1371
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Great game, imo. Taking off a point because I think they should have had more time as 117. The game, told through the perspective of two different teams, shows where the Halo universe is heading. An individual that is going to play this and is actually interested in the story should review the story as it exists up til the start of the game via Halo fan sites and video clips that highlightGreat game, imo. Taking off a point because I think they should have had more time as 117. The game, told through the perspective of two different teams, shows where the Halo universe is heading. An individual that is going to play this and is actually interested in the story should review the story as it exists up til the start of the game via Halo fan sites and video clips that highlight important points of the fiction.… Expand
  5. ibra_musbah
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    believe me it most fps worth to buy. dedecated server. mechanical. fair pvp. waw amaazing. even if new on series playlist rank make u play with skill same not like **** cod which is lagy nonskill matchmake.
  6. Robincito
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the worst of all halos by far, art and history are clichés and boring. Not recommended.… Expand
  7. HumanSentry
    Oct 28, 2015
    1
    Master Chief I will remember you well, but not here. Because here you play as primarily a side kick named Locke, who has the personality of sand paper. This series deserves better. They flopped on the campaign as well as the multiplayer. The layout of the maps are just laughable. I'm selling this game for store credit.
  8. 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
  9. Yogi77
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    After trading in the junk that is Black Ops III, this is defintely refreshing. From a multiplayer-only point of view, this has the potential to be above and beyond the best Halo of our time: Halo 3. People complaining about the lack of game modes: go play custom games! They've always been around, they'll always be around! I think the inclusion of Breakout Halo's version of Search andAfter trading in the junk that is Black Ops III, this is defintely refreshing. From a multiplayer-only point of view, this has the potential to be above and beyond the best Halo of our time: Halo 3. People complaining about the lack of game modes: go play custom games! They've always been around, they'll always be around! I think the inclusion of Breakout Halo's version of Search and Destroy) is awesome. I like that even if you're a noob, the first shot (unless in the face with a Sniper or Rocket) typically doesn't kill you, so you can back out and re strategize what you're doing, how are you going to get behind that guy....is he coming to get you or not? Even the noobest of noobs will get kills and have fun. Clearly the better of the two franchises this time around (and like it's been since Reach), Halo is the better game to have for all these snowy months coming up inside gaming. :)

    Plus Halo's DLC isn't going to cost me 56 dollars.    … Expand
  10. plesiroth
    Nov 3, 2015
    9
    Best multiplayer in the entire series. Well balanced with good variety in the playlists for both casual and competitive players alike.

    Great level design within the campaingn makes each playthrough a fun experience since there are new routes and secrets to find. The story while, quite a bit disjointed definitely has it's moments, especialy the battles on Sanghelios, and the ending    Best multiplayer in the entire series. Well balanced with good variety in the playlists for both casual and competitive players alike.

    Great level design within the campaingn makes each playthrough a fun experience since there are new routes and secrets to find.

    The story while, quite a bit disjointed definitely has it's moments, especialy the battles on Sanghelios, and the ending leaves the series at a rather unexpected point in the story, which you may either love or hate    … Expand
  11. SeanGamerDays
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Halo 5 dosen't stand from it's previous multiplayer, of course because of it's Split-Screen removal. Obviously, I like the campaign better, and the shooting' fo'sho! And i think this should beat Bungie with their Destiny, but sometimes, I kinda miss Split-screen so much...

    I hope there will be Split-Screen soon, without 60fps holding Split-screen fans from it's attention...
  12. Ravenlord7
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    I were positively surprised.
    Blue team + Osiris combination worked better than I hoped, and master chief were handled with veneration he deserves.
    Some may argue story of campaign did not go anywhere, but I think it stages future for good. Multiplayer and warzone particulary is great fun. My score of 10 stands on promise of 12 free maps for everyone that 343 has promised, because    I were positively surprised.
    Blue team + Osiris combination worked better than I hoped, and master chief were handled with veneration he deserves.
    Some may argue story of campaign did not go anywhere, but I think it stages future for good.

    Multiplayer and warzone particulary is great fun.

    My score of 10 stands on promise of 12 free maps for everyone that 343 has promised, because multiplayer and warzone needs variety to come.

    Req system is fun and addicting. There is plenty of cards for everyone without microtransactions, and your match performance makes you able to use them, so does not feel pay to win.

    Lack of splitscreen is huge blow for series, since it is something we have always loved in Halo, but technical performance of campaign and multiplayer makes for it.    … Expand
  13. CopperySinger5
    May 25, 2016
    0
    This is the most boring halo game ever. 343 uses micro-transactions to sell us armor that is really hard to get in-game. multiplayer maps are law-luster, so they give us community maps and make it nearly impossible for us to share maps.
  14. Warrenk
    Nov 2, 2015
    9
    The gameplay is amazing and tons of fun. The story is a builder, and it reminds me a LOT of halo 2 in that way. Regardless, the way they build on the universe changes a lot of what is happening.
    Excited for Halo 6 already!!
  15. SPARTAN_M74
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    For me it has one of the best Multiplayer i've ever played in my life. The story could be much better but for longtime fun it's important to have a great MP experience!
  16. lVlunk
    Nov 4, 2015
    8
    Halo 5 is a worthy entry into the Halo franchise, but a lack of a few components, especially in the campaign, that bring the score down a bit,. All in all, this is a great game and I will continue to play it for a long time.

    SINGLE PLAYER +Variety of environments and ways to go about finishing a mission +Xbox LIVE Co-Op is very fun with friends +Interesting twists and narrative    Halo 5 is a worthy entry into the Halo franchise, but a lack of a few components, especially in the campaign, that bring the score down a bit,. All in all, this is a great game and I will continue to play it for a long time.

    SINGLE PLAYER
    +Variety of environments and ways to go about finishing a mission
    +Xbox LIVE Co-Op is very fun with friends
    +Interesting twists and narrative
    +Extra content like intel and skulls to find

    -Campaign is about 4.5 hours long
    -No split-screen co-op
    -Some cutscenes feel like they end when they shouldn't
    -Only 3 Master Chief (Blue Team) missions, 12 Osiris missions
    -Locke is a shallow protagonist and therefore is hard to connect with emotionally like we do with the MC
    -Almost all of the other spartans have no character development unless you have read the books

    MULTIPLAYER
    +Variety of good maps, with free DLC on the way
    +Weapons have a good balance; no one is too dominant
    +Aiming is harder, which creates a bigger skill gap
    +Ranks are back and allow each match to be as competitive as possible relative to the players' skill
    +Warzone is a fun and welcome addition and is a good placeholder for BTB until that playlist is live
    +Spartan abilities add new depth to multiplayer, and they are balanced extremely well
    +/-Few playlists are live as of now, but more could go live as the game just launched

    -343 butchered emblem customization. I don't know what they were thinking. It's awful
    -You can't see your teammates' and enemies' ranks or gamertags in the pregame lobby, only their emblems
    -Spartan Appearance customization is dumbed down to only four pieces. I was hoping for something like Reach with a wide variety of armor pieces, making every spartan extremely unique
    -You unlock emblems and armor from REQ packs. You can pay for these with in-game currency or actual money (most expensive is $3). This money partly goes to a prize pool for the Halo World Championship. This is, as far as I know, the only way to unlock armor pieces. It's a tedious grind as the packs are all RNG. You won't always get the piece you want. I think this is a stupid way to unlock gear.

    All in all, Halo 5 is a good game, but it is, in no way, perfect. It has some flaws, but the competitiveness of the multiplayer is a breath of fresh air that hearkens back to the days of Halo 3. Multiplayer gameplay itself is very smooth and crisp and a blast to play. The only problem with multiplayer is the customization side of it.

    8/10 would recommend and play for a long time, but not perfect/masterpiece.    … Expand
  17. ABrazilianGamer
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Ok so,firstly I'd like to point out that the User Score for this game is simply unfair,and I know why,this game is suffering with attacks from trolls and haters,who are giving scores such as "0" just because. As a Halo fan (been playing Halo since 2006),I simply HAVE to give this game a 10/10. The Campaign was epic,full of deep Halo lore stuff,some pretty epic AND dramatic moments,and theOk so,firstly I'd like to point out that the User Score for this game is simply unfair,and I know why,this game is suffering with attacks from trolls and haters,who are giving scores such as "0" just because. As a Halo fan (been playing Halo since 2006),I simply HAVE to give this game a 10/10. The Campaign was epic,full of deep Halo lore stuff,some pretty epic AND dramatic moments,and the best part: Blue Team,finally in a Halo game AND playable!
    -The visuals of this game are simply stunning,full of beautiful landscapes and scenarios.
    -The gameplay feels great,the new Spartan abilities are amazing,the controls are easier (for non Halo gamers),and it is pretty frenetic.
    -As I said,I loved the campaign of this game,and I had chills with the Legendary ending,and,the skulls are back! Finally,after 7 years,I'll finally have to look for Skulls again,if I want to unlock 'em.
    -The cliffhanger already got me hyped for Halo 6.
    -The Multiplayer (which is,in my opinion,the worst part about Halo 4) is pretty balanced,and utterly fun! You can have some competitive moments on Arena,or just sit back and have some casual fun on Warzone. I'm definitely glad that Halo 5's multiplayer is way better than Halo 4's.
    -Warzone,it's one of the coolest and most badass things I've played in my whole LIFE!
    -Forge (even though it's gonna be released,for free,in December) is great! Maps as big as Forge World,and everything's way more customizable,even the time of the day!
    So,as a Halo fan,10/10. Great multiplayer,great campaign,great everything! Now,for someone new to the Halo franchise,the story might seem a bit confusing (fun,but confusing). And the lack of splitscreen might be a con as well. If you're new to the Halo franchise,than this game is gonna be an 8.5/10,still worth buying though! And,if you're a hardcore Halo fan,and haven't bought this yet.. What are you waiting for,man? This game is PERFECT for you! And if you're wondering "Is it better than Halo 4?" Yes it is,WAY better.    … Expand
  18. jerhard
    Nov 19, 2015
    7
    I am a Halo fan of the first hour and what disappointed me most about this game was the story.
    In the beginning the story in Halo lived from a gloomy menacing atmosphere.
    A vast, dark, inexplicable, alien world that you were to explore and constantly threatened by. In this whole mess master chief and Cortana were the dynamic sometimes funny duo that made you believe that there was a    I am a Halo fan of the first hour and what disappointed me most about this game was the story.
    In the beginning the story in Halo lived from a gloomy menacing atmosphere.
    A vast, dark, inexplicable, alien world that you were to explore and constantly threatened by.
    In this whole mess master chief and Cortana were the dynamic sometimes funny duo that made you believe that there was a chance for the survival of mankind in the end.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    To anyone who wants another Halo, forget it its not going to Happen.    … Expand
  19. tomcio
    Jan 26, 2016
    10
    Absolutly great game! I know that some PS fanboys cannot face up how great game it is - so they give as low note as possible. I love this game. Multiplayer is stunning! Single little too short but great! New Spartan abilities are VERY welcome! Graphics 8.5/10 (some location are really beautyfull) 60fps smoothness is amazing! I can not wait HALO 6.
  20. MovieGuy811
    Feb 21, 2016
    5
    This game the worst halo game in my opinion. Lame story, awful multiplayer, micro transactions, and NO SPLITSCREEN???? This game deserves all the hate it gets, 343 still doesn't know how to make a good game, EVEN HALO 4 IS BETTER. This game has very good gameplay and graphics though. This game gets a 5/10.
  21. xxmar-au_san_xx
    May 9, 2019
    0
    pior halo de todos simples assim,muito ruim mesmo tedioso,o halo 4 e um bom jogo esse halo 5 e uma decepção.
  22. azules88
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    Una pasada señores, os recomiendo que os hagáis con él, mucho fanboy de sony ha venido a votar en negativo, una lástima la cantidad de idiotas que hay sueltos, esta joya no merece ser tocada por esas ratas
  23. CLKgame
    Dec 26, 2015
    5
    The Campaign: The story in Halo 5 is utterly nonsensical. You will literally be sitting there at the final cutscene and say, "What did I just play?' The whole Locke vs. Master Chief thing? Yeah, it's a complete red herring. The actual gameplay is what you'd expect from Halo. HOWEVER. Your teammate's AI is completely inept and will sometimes get you killed. The Squad commands? As useless asThe Campaign: The story in Halo 5 is utterly nonsensical. You will literally be sitting there at the final cutscene and say, "What did I just play?' The whole Locke vs. Master Chief thing? Yeah, it's a complete red herring. The actual gameplay is what you'd expect from Halo. HOWEVER. Your teammate's AI is completely inept and will sometimes get you killed. The Squad commands? As useless as your teammates and extremely limited.
    THERE IS NO SPLITSCREEN CO-OP. In an ill-advised effort to sell more XBOX One consoles, Microsoft has done away with Splitscreen. If you want to play the campaign with a friend, they'll need their own XBOX One with an internet connection.

    The Multi-Player: To help pay for future Multi-player content, 343 and their Microsoft overlords have introduced the Requisition System. A baloney way to sell you gambling packs that only occasionally give you the weapons you need. This essentially translates into Pay-To-Win for the new Warzone mode.    … Expand
  24. Maverick_25
    Nov 21, 2015
    0
    1 point for effort... just kidding, they don't deserve it.

    This game has a a decent story. Not impressed personally, but I've got 330 steam games between two accounts so I've seen hundreds better. The graphics are significantly better than the previous halo games, so that's a plus. Then again, I've upgraded to a 4K TV from an old 768p TV, so that may be it. Wouldn't be surprised    1 point for effort... just kidding, they don't deserve it.

    This game has a a decent story. Not impressed personally, but I've got 330 steam games between two accounts so I've seen hundreds better.

    The graphics are significantly better than the previous halo games, so that's a plus. Then again, I've upgraded to a 4K TV from an old 768p TV, so that may be it. Wouldn't be surprised if that were the case.

    What they did that I REALLY REALLY REALLY don't like and makes this game have me grind my teeth instead of have fun is that the gameplay is so much different.

    They made maximum ammo close to nothing because you've always got a squad with you or because you don't live long enough to use it in multiplayer.
    They made the player's hitpoints close to nothing. The damage tables are also unfing reasonably unbalanced You get two shotted by BR's, three shotted by plasma pistols, instantly killed by melees from elites and hunters (when you could ALMOST ALWAYS survive at least one melee, even on legenday) and it's no better on normal and easy, you can take maybe 3-4 shots of any weapon when at full shields before dying, but thank heavens you can survive two spartan bashes, three clips of the assault rifle, and being rammed head on with a ghost and still have shields left because it makes total sense. Also thank god it only takes two of those $28 grenades to destroy a $47,500,000 scorpion tank (if you read the lore, that's what it costs to make them).
    They also added a zoom feature on all the weapons. I'm not going to lie, I like the idea of it. I like the design of almost all of the zoomes. What I hate more than Call of Duty and drives me crazy enough to want to bash my head into the wall is whenever you take damage, it unzoomes.

    Overall 0/10. They did long time Halo fans a severe disservice by trying to copy TERA, COD, and Destiny with this one.    … Expand
  25. pu3r360
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    fun and probably one of the best looking games on console. 60fps is as smooth as butter even tho the ai and story needed more attention the multiplayer sells the game ignore many ps4 fans giving fake reviews this game is golden and one of the best exclusives this gen
  26. CkyaBlyat
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    Campaign: The game, while being a Halo title, has left me very dissapointed. The Master Chief has saved the galaxy twice and yet, when he is "absent without leave" you get special forces to hunt him down. Seriously? What kind of story is that? Characters are bare and fail to connect to players. If Locke died, I'd celebrate. If Nathan died, I'd cry.
  27. Figaro79
    Jun 4, 2016
    0
    Короткая и забагованная игра. Не лучший сюжет, плохая режиссюра. 343 industries показала себя с плохой стороны. Master chief collection почти непроходима из за проблем с сохранениями. В halo 5 похожие проблемы. Враги проваливаются и исчезают с радара, загрузка чекпоинта не помогает, приходится перепроходить всю миссию сначала. Microsoft в своем репертуаре - гонит сплошной брак. ТакоеКороткая и забагованная игра. Не лучший сюжет, плохая режиссюра. 343 industries показала себя с плохой стороны. Master chief collection почти непроходима из за проблем с сохранениями. В halo 5 похожие проблемы. Враги проваливаются и исчезают с радара, загрузка чекпоинта не помогает, приходится перепроходить всю миссию сначала. Microsoft в своем репертуаре - гонит сплошной брак. Такое низкое качество не приемлемо для консольных игр. Вот именно так microsoft решило объеденить пк и консоли...… Expand
  28. zerolag
    May 24, 2016
    10
    One word : PERFECT !!! This game it's fabolus played with friends, from october when it's come out i continue to play with no stop. Only gears of war can beat it!
  29. 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.
  30. USarmygamer
    May 5, 2016
    9
    The latest Halo is truly a nod to the hardcore lore fans. If you haven't read the Forerunner trilogy by Greg Bear then some of what is happening will confuse you. Some people piss and moan about this. "I shouldn't have to read a book blah, blah...." Guess what? You don't. But if you wish to enjoy this universe to its extent then it would behoove people to engage in this long forgotten pastThe latest Halo is truly a nod to the hardcore lore fans. If you haven't read the Forerunner trilogy by Greg Bear then some of what is happening will confuse you. Some people piss and moan about this. "I shouldn't have to read a book blah, blah...." Guess what? You don't. But if you wish to enjoy this universe to its extent then it would behoove people to engage in this long forgotten past time. 343i said on the sprint (making of Halo 5 series) they were making this for the hardcore, dedicated fans of the game's lore and universe. It is a great game. Not the best Halo by any means, but a great game. The MP is among the top 3 of the current gen.… Expand
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  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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