Halo 5: Guardians

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  1. teemz22
    Dec 27, 2017
    6
    The game is a snooze fest (multiplayer aside).

    I just can't get into halo, I tried playing halo 3 and halo odst back in the day but I couldn't even finish them. to me halo is one of the most generic fps with power armor suits and aliens ever created. Thank god I borrowed it from my friend, campaign is booooring, graphics and sound are good but apart from that....the game is just    The game is a snooze fest (multiplayer aside).

    I just can't get into halo, I tried playing halo 3 and halo odst back in the day but I couldn't even finish them. to me halo is one of the most generic fps with power armor suits and aliens ever created.

    Thank god I borrowed it from my friend, campaign is booooring, graphics and sound are good but apart from that....the game is just that, mediocre.    … Expand
  2. squalledu86
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    "HALO WINS"

    This is the first Halo game of my life and I gotta say that I loved it. The story and the characters, specially Agent Locke, Cortana and of course Chief. I played it on my brand new XBox One X and its stunning. If you never played Halo before, I think this is a good one to start on. In addition, I just wanna say that when you play a videogame nowadays most things you'd take    "HALO WINS"

    This is the first Halo game of my life and I gotta say that I loved it. The story and the characters, specially Agent Locke, Cortana and of course Chief. I played it on my brand new XBox One X and its stunning. If you never played Halo before, I think this is a good one to start on. In addition, I just wanna say that when you play a videogame nowadays most things you'd take for granted probably and think that they were always that way in gaming. Well, actually there's an evolution to it (ever wondered about the Evolution mentioned in the original Halo game's title) and the things that you see used widely by games of these days can be traced back to past games. But what is striking is that if you do the Math, well, as I say above ... by far and large ... Halo Wins :-) the most significant advances used widely by games of today and a good number of them can all be traced back to the originlal 2001's Halo CE game. For the record, the Hallmark use of the thumbsticks, use one for moving your character and the other for looking around/aiming, virtuaaly all games of today play like that and you'd probably think that this was always like that, it was not, it was Halo that introduced this idea and made it popular. But it doesn't stop there:

    -Ever wondered that it's so convenient to carry just 2 weapons and quickly change between them by using a face button? This can be traced back to HALO as well.
    -What about using a dedicated shoulder button just for throwables? That's also HALO.
    -Vehicles mingled with on-foot during Campaign missions, and btw on vehicles you control them by using one thumbstick to move vehicle back, forth and other to steer, analogous to on-foot, this is nice because it save the triggers for shooting on vehicles that have weapons. So, HALO
    -And ther's more, but I think I'll stop here before I bring readers to tears of frustation, kidding. A last one ... ever wondered how in many popular games, I won't give out names, your health regenerates to full level after a while always and depletes when you take damage only to regenerate again when you're not taking damage, so, sorry pal, this is also, HALO!

    Ok, I think that's it I could also mention a space setting which is so cool, but maybe this one can go back to Metroid :-) at least this is the oldest space game that comes to my mind. Talking about space, Master Chief's armor is so cool and how they've been improving its design is also pleasing, it's truly an original and wonderful looking design! I also like how they've introduced new armor types for diferent characters with this entry like the one for Agent Locke.

    So, I guess it's about time I conclude it, I just remebered that back in the day (2001) the OG XBox was designed for local network multiplayer and Halo made use of it, later Microsoft would launch XBox Live which paved the way for modern online multiplayer that lifted off with the revolutionary XBox 360.

    Ok, now I'll seriously end this, last thing I liked Spartan John 117 so much that I just not like him but would be a follower of Spartan John (Master Chief) in that I have decided that I'll no longer pursue PhD. That's correct, I have a Masters degree and will keep it like that, I'm a Master just like Master Chief, cool isn't it? At least, that is what I was gonna do before talking to my cousin Rod, after talking to him he encouraged me to actually do PhD, so I don't know anymore ... I'll probably take some time to consider a decision, but in any case, know that no matter what I considered making a major life-driving decision based on HALO! This game is quite something. Thanks for reading!

    "Wake up :-) haha kidding again"    … Expand
  3. PsnationxJF
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    im a big sony fan and i cant tell you how much i enjoy this game. the story is a masterpiece despite fanboys and the stupid media hating it. halo is the biggest franchise in gaming so as a sony fan i understand that there are a lot of haters. halo 5 proves once again why halo will always be the king of fps
  4. Sonyer
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing, one of the best looking games I ever play this generation. I really love this FPS games and this one is just amazing.
  5. MrCarcosa
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game !
    I would recommend this to anyone who are a real gamer, this is one of the best games ever!
    too sad see sad kids ps4 fanboys trying to put this masterpiece down, but they cant lool.sad kids
  6. PremiumR98
    May 24, 2020
    10
    HALO 5 BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY THIS GAME IS THE BEST HALO

    I've putten in this game 1000 hrs its a masterpiece!
  7. 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.
  8. ClaytonCarmine
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    After 343 Industries showed in Halo 4 that Halo can produce cool graphics (before that there was only a wonderful art design), I immediately became convinced that after the departure of Bungee, Microsoft hired the best specialists to continue this legendary saga with which no other series can be compared in scale and epic.
    And now, looking at Halo 5, I can say with confidence that this is    After 343 Industries showed in Halo 4 that Halo can produce cool graphics (before that there was only a wonderful art design), I immediately became convinced that after the departure of Bungee, Microsoft hired the best specialists to continue this legendary saga with which no other series can be compared in scale and epic.
    And now, looking at Halo 5, I can say with confidence that this is the best Hailo in terms of gameplay, and that the series is in good hands.
    Many thanks to 343 Industries for being able to keep that high bar set by Bungee and bring a lot to the series.
    Special thanks to the lovely Bonnie Ross)    … Expand
  9. xbox_one
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    Halo 5's story is too confusing at times, but the shooting has never felt better, and the MP is the best since Halo 2.
  10. hovercroft
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Same old rehashed trash. Boring gameplay boring story. Microsoft need to up their game and make new exclusives. Not just churn out the same **** from the original Xbox.
  11. SirFlankBoring
    May 19, 2023
    5
    Damn i played all the 5 games on heroic and i don't know why people hate this sooooo much...
  12. KlaatuHorror
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    Juego más que recomendable, aunque a 343 industries aún le falta un poco para dar ese salto de calidad.
  13. Pashkevich026
    Mar 17, 2020
    10
    Maybe Halo it not deal game, but Halo5 very coll game, capaign and multiplayer very nice
  14. Njk64876
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    Halo 5 is not a bad game my friends and I really enjoyed playing this game but I don't disagree that there are tons of problems with the campain and the multiplayer, the combate can be glich and sometimes when you shoot someone the damage ratio won't count some times, but over all it is a good game.
  15. UMK
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Nice......................... Good..........................................
  16. dirtymetalhead
    Jan 12, 2021
    0
    The worst and the most boring Halo campaign I’ve ever played. The MP can be good but for me it never should be the first focus in Halo universe.
  17. Vorg
    Oct 7, 2021
    0
    No vale la pena. Lo compré en ofertas y la verdad me sentí estafado. No volveré a tocar un halo nunca más
  18. Marcz3ra
    May 1, 2021
    0
    Perdi meu tempo nessa porcaria! Chato demais, não tem emoção, essas armas de brinquedo são um tédio, só não é pior que a campanha!
  19. WHITESIXOMAR
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Yeah I really considered it a LOT before giving Guardians a solid 10, because it has a lot of flaws, like the master chief - locke fist fight... Thing is I loved the direction 343 took with Halo 4, after the trilogy ended I never imagined myself to be so invested in HALO LORE once again, and after completing Guardians I feel I want MORE! the game graphics are awesome and gameplay is theYeah I really considered it a LOT before giving Guardians a solid 10, because it has a lot of flaws, like the master chief - locke fist fight... Thing is I loved the direction 343 took with Halo 4, after the trilogy ended I never imagined myself to be so invested in HALO LORE once again, and after completing Guardians I feel I want MORE! the game graphics are awesome and gameplay is the best the series has given me, with proper ADS, sprint, and modern mechanics I was able to enjoy the experience to the max. As I said before the game is not perfect, the story takes some turns that I do not like but I had such a blast playing the campaign over and over, it got me watching youtube videos about the game LORE for months. And now that Infinite is out, I gave Guardians one more run and had a total blast! thats why its a solid 10 for me :)… Expand
  20. Zorrothomas7
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    This game brought me back to halo and the multiplayer is the best in the series since halo reach 10/10
  21. Brayancodova
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Talvez fue decepcionante manejar a Spartan Lock y no a John 117 pero eso no deja de ser el peor juego. Al contrario es un grande juego yo soy fan de la saga de halo y este esta muy bueno es la maravilha de los FPS Halo 5 Guardians un gran juego solo Reach le gana pero este esta genial. Gracias
  22. Dom007
    Mar 13, 2021
    4
    Another franchise ruining game. I still remember the disappointment of halo 5 when I played it back in 2015 as person who grew up with the halo franchise.
    Halo 5 has such a poorly written story that is such a slog to get through and 99% of the characters aside from the ones from the older games are just unlikeable (particularly some of the ones you fight alongside). Not only that they    Another franchise ruining game. I still remember the disappointment of halo 5 when I played it back in 2015 as person who grew up with the halo franchise.
    Halo 5 has such a poorly written story that is such a slog to get through and 99% of the characters aside from the ones from the older games are just unlikeable (particularly some of the ones you fight alongside). Not only that they ended up totally ruining some of the characters from the older games. Giving them very questionable dialogue (another issue with the game) and totally ruining their involvement in the story (which is already bad).
    The gameplay Is also average and not very fun, I will give a bit of credit for the environments and graphics though.

    And finally the games ending sucked. It made hardly any sense to me. 343 better make up for this with halo infinite.    … Expand
  23. Birdman35867
    Mar 11, 2021
    0
    I refer to it as Guardians, because it isn’t even fair to call this a Halo game. The maps look like aids and the best thing to come out of this game is the ability to sprint. Truly embarrassing for everyone involved in the creation of this abortion. I hope the one in 2021 is in no way a resemblance of this trash.
  24. MacG
    Jan 28, 2021
    6
    The weakest entry in the Halo franchise by far. Not a bad game, just very forgettable experience that added nothing to the series. Pick up The Master Chief collection instead.
  25. UlyssesM
    May 1, 2021
    4
    Naff single player, naff multiplayer. Not much else to say. 343 should go make other games. They’ve failed consistently to ever make a good Halo. They will never be Bungie.
  26. Ferzival7
    Apr 17, 2021
    0
    soo ugly story, and the gameplay is poor the grapics are shiit but well is master chif let him die already
  27. Obamslinger
    Apr 23, 2021
    2
    Lemme just start off by saying that this game is literal dog **** Now why do I think this is dog **** you ask? Well let's see the story is bad, the writing is trash, and the soundtrack is forgettable. This to me doesn't feel like a halo game it just feels like a basic FPS.
  28. Lynconlau
    May 2, 2021
    4
    Halo, muita gente “gava” esse jogo como se fosse o melhor do mundo. Eu baixei, entrei e comecei a jogar, digamos que foi um dos maiores arrependimentos que eu fiz em toda a minha vida. Eu creio que a empresa tinha recursos suficientes para melhorar o gráfico e a “ideia” do jogo.

    Em quesito de jogabilidade, está ótimo. A interação das armas são boas, mas apenas isso, mais nada.
  29. Dead-Son
    May 3, 2021
    4
    Absolutely ruined master chiefs character. After building a character for over 15 years, you’ve made him look like a weak old man in front of locke etc. Campaign was awful but the gunplay was the best ever in halo, multiplayer was pretty fun as well.
  30. Tacobelt_
    May 24, 2021
    3
    The story is really awfull and makes no sense and its not lore accurate, the armor designs are horrible, reviving cortana was the worse decition of the game, but at least multiplayer is really fun
  31. Julleviking
    Nov 3, 2021
    0
    False advertasing, the writing is just embarrassing, the gameplay sucks. It just dont feel like halo anymore. go and listen to the actmans rewiew on youtube he does a perfect explanation.
  32. MehdiJafari
    Jul 16, 2021
    0
    This Game is So Bad and Very Very bad Quality for all Platforms This is a bad job
  33. Alonsox123
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    The legendary frahchise do it it again, halo 5 has tons of features and gameplay, highly recommended!
  34. MichaelsonMike
    Aug 4, 2021
    4
    Halo 5 is a mean spirited game.

    At the date of this review, it has been almost 10 years since the launch of 343i first game Halo 4 and the series are on the verge of irrelevancy. Halo 5 is one of the culprits of such damage. The campaign is a miserable, forgettable experience. Famous characters are left aside in favor of 343i original creations, all of which are unmemorable or    Halo 5 is a mean spirited game.

    At the date of this review, it has been almost 10 years since the launch of 343i first game Halo 4 and the series are on the verge of irrelevancy.

    Halo 5 is one of the culprits of such damage.

    The campaign is a miserable, forgettable experience.
    Famous characters are left aside in favor of 343i original creations, all of which are unmemorable or annoying. The reason behind this decision is most likely greed to either sell new merchandise based on the new characters or to stop paying any form of previous royalty if any, nothing else can excuse the way the titular character Master Chief was sided.

    What could had been an impressive visual direction was soiled by unnecessary lightning effects and flares that make the game look like an eyesore at all times. Prepare to use sunglasses if you ever play this abomination.

    The story is stupid to say the least, previous characters are handled poorly to give new characters a chance to shine but that chance is wasted as all new characters are unappealing and lack the charisma to carry on the plot. Mercifully, you can sprint for most of these levels, sadly over 80% of the game is about these new reprehensible characters.

    Every character, enemy and NPC is over designed to the point they are unrecognizable which is a huge mistake in a FPS. Prepare to confuse enemies a lot.

    The music pales in comparison to Martin O’Donnell original score for the franchise but still the only saving grace of this game.

    The multiplayer modes are heavily monetized and the game insist on a pay to win model on top of the price of entry which is unforgivable for any game and a larger insult for a franchise like Halo. I sincerely feel sorry for anyone who pre-ordered this game.

    While the game is on itself competent, if it was an original entry on a new franchise I would say the game is mediocre at best but as a new Halo entry or even worse a system seller, Halo 5 is a grievance.

    4 out of 10 still feels generous.    … Expand
  35. crypticcomms
    Aug 13, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst story ever written. Why would you kill of Cortana in Halo 4 just to bring her back as the main villain in halo 5? Excuse me what? Is she dead or not? Why would the AI that chose Noble Team and Master Chief to help save humanity want to rule the universe and kill everyone that stands in her way? And then after 343 made this decision they decided to end on a cliff hanger and not even explain why Cortana was a villain? What!?… Expand
  36. Soco9135
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, played it as a previous of Halo infinite, Forge and co-op campaign makes this game absolutely wonderful.
  37. FK97
    Aug 22, 2021
    3
    Just bad overall.

    The campaign has an absolutely terrible story, relying on you reading the expanded lore, and focusing on too many characters at the same time. The AI is pretty stupid, I never felt like I was about to die in a fight, on top of that, you get a get-out-of-jail-free card, because your teammates revive you after you are knocked down, instead of accepting that you made a    Just bad overall.

    The campaign has an absolutely terrible story, relying on you reading the expanded lore, and focusing on too many characters at the same time. The AI is pretty stupid, I never felt like I was about to die in a fight, on top of that, you get a get-out-of-jail-free card, because your teammates revive you after you are knocked down, instead of accepting that you made a mistake. The game starts you off in an endgame-like battlefield, rather than slowly showing you the enemies like previous games. I never see any small group of enemies, it's always a huge army. Map design is meh, it has some open areas but it lacks detail, and has a ton of invisible barriers. The only good thing to me would be the weapons, since they are all very well balanced, in previous games I kept using precision weapons because close encounters was almost never a good idea. But here I feel safe using a shotgun or smg, but that would really be the only good thing about the campaign to me.

    The multiplayer is mediocre. It focuses too much on competitive, and at launch it was bare bones. The lack of split-screen is unacceptable and was a terrible decision. Warzone has loot boxes and is pay-to-win, which absolutely sucks. At least the forge is pretty good, since it doesn't limit creativity unlike previous games.    … Expand
  38. DiegoLegarreta
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    Excelente jugabilidad. Pesimos diseño de niveles de campaña y multijugador. Campaña pesima y desviada.
  39. SmartAlec775
    Aug 27, 2021
    5
    Bad story. Decent gameplay. Multiplayer is fun but not as good as the past Halo games. REQ system is predatory garbage.
  40. Ebylito77
    Oct 7, 2021
    0
    Comparado a la campaña del 2 y al 3 es malísimo. los movimientos erráticos y las físicas pobres ... Además los gráficos dejan mucho que desear .
  41. ExarIX
    Dec 8, 2021
    2
    Najgorsza odsłona Halo jaka kiedykolwiek powstała. Jeżeli jesteś fanem trylogii Bungie, omijaj to szerokim łukiem.
  42. Gamm0n
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Like 4, 5 was a step in the right direction. Sad to say the gatekeeping OG playerbase couldn't move forward like 343 tried to do.
  43. niconline
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Halo 5: Guardians is an exciting Halo package, marred only by some questionable design decisions, like microtransactions and some shoddy friendly-AI in the campaign. It’s not a classic Halo, but 343 is moving in a good direction with the franchise.
  44. sacroyalty
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Wow, this game is amazing.

    I'm into balanced multiplayer FPS games and this is the king of that category. No matter what weapon I have I always feel like I have a chance and that's what makes for a great game IMO. I play ranked doubles and other team playlists a lot and the games are almost always close, the skill matching is great. So many close games that come down to the wire.    Wow, this game is amazing.

    I'm into balanced multiplayer FPS games and this is the king of that category. No matter what weapon I have I always feel like I have a chance and that's what makes for a great game IMO.

    I play ranked doubles and other team playlists a lot and the games are almost always close, the skill matching is great. So many close games that come down to the wire.

    There are ranked, social, custom and warzone playlists with a custom browser where you can download & play, or just join a game on user created maps and game modes, crazy! I wish that was around in the H2 days.

    i've bought or received 20-30 games since I got H5 and it's still one of the most fun games I just haven't been able to put down. The huge content drops every month or so have helped keep it fresh for the last 18 months.

    TL;DR: Give this game a try if you like competitive multiplayer games with so many options.    … Expand
  45. Zucheto
    Feb 18, 2016
    3
    I initially gave the game a good review, but I'm taking back those remarks. I haven't played through campaign but heard it was crap.. I only review Halo for the multiplayer.. I think warzone is a really cool, fun, new idea which is why the game gets a 3.. However, the slayer maps are so gd f***ing bad, I can't rate this game any higher. They must have hired some idiot who designed maps forI initially gave the game a good review, but I'm taking back those remarks. I haven't played through campaign but heard it was crap.. I only review Halo for the multiplayer.. I think warzone is a really cool, fun, new idea which is why the game gets a 3.. However, the slayer maps are so gd f***ing bad, I can't rate this game any higher. They must have hired some idiot who designed maps for Call of Duty and put him to work for Halo.. They are all so freaking tiny and all the exact same.. Gone are all the Halo maps that you loved and remember from any other game.. You will never feel excited about a map coming up because they all suck so bad. I can't stand it.. It's all close quarter bull crap. I like the feel of the gunplay, but until they fix the maps, this game is absolute garbage.… Expand
  46. Pupo
    Jun 18, 2023
    5
    Lacks innovation and feels somewhat repetitive compared to other modern shooters. The lack of certain features and modes, such as Forge and co-op campaign at launch, is disappointing and diminishes the overall experience
  47. TickleMinz
    Sep 12, 2019
    9
    I want to give this game a 10 so badly, but there are a few things I don't necessarily love about it. They've introduced team play in the campaign, this can be super useful, but sometimes your team is just plain dumb and are very bad at helping you get back up when you've been downed. I'm also a little disappointed that 343i have removed the splitscreen ability which was such a major partI want to give this game a 10 so badly, but there are a few things I don't necessarily love about it. They've introduced team play in the campaign, this can be super useful, but sometimes your team is just plain dumb and are very bad at helping you get back up when you've been downed. I'm also a little disappointed that 343i have removed the splitscreen ability which was such a major part of the Halo franchise. Other than that this game is a fantastic game. Warzone is a brilliant game mode and has you working to help your team achieve victory, it has a true sense of competition. The other much loved playlists are present too, plus a few new others which are very welcome.… Expand
  48. Lyon111
    May 2, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had to experience Halo 5 because I played all other Halos (except Reach).
    I only care for the SP campaign because I have no will to waste my time chasing children.
    My opinion of the SP campaign is simple:
    Graphics are good for an old console, so I have to congratulate them for the work here;
    Soundtrack was not as I was expecting given past ones, but it was not bad. It was good and bad, depending on the mission, but a few moments were very good;
    Gameplay was very good, meaning the handling of weapons and so forth. Still, the weapons are few; I was expecting an upgrade in number of weapons in Halo 5, obviously without removing any traditional weapon nor changing the traditional weapons too much. However, the difference between Halo 4 and Halo 5 weapons is colossal, given that the first were pathetic, to say the least;
    Story is bad. Nothing in the story makes sense. The character development is non-existent.
    In short, the SP is reasonable, even good at times, and the MP the same.
    The game was rushed and it is obvious if you play it; plus, this is a know fact by the community. Microsoft just does not learn from their mistakes. The MCC was rushed too and it was a disaster. These guys are incapable of learning with any mistake they make, not even with other developers' mistakes. This is embarrassing.
    Game verdict: 6 out of 10. Trust me, this is a very, very generous score.
    Price verdict: It is just too high for this game. 70 euros? No way it deserves any more than 30 euros.
    Advice: I recommend you only buy this game if you are a real fan, but even then, only if you have money to waste, otherwise you are in for a gigantic disappointment, even with the MP because of the lack of content.    … Expand
  49. gdmatt
    Apr 1, 2018
    1
    A barebones experience that barely feels like Halo anymore. The campaign is the worst in the series by a big margin, and the multiplayer is more Call of Duty than Halo at this point.
  50. matdevine21
    Feb 22, 2016
    4
    What can I say about a game that feels half finished!

    The biggest change to Halo was to make this game a squad based shooter rather than the more usual lone wolf but the way it was implemented makes your character feel super weak by being taken out easily by minor enemies then needing to rely on the hit and miss (mostly miss) AI to revive you. Story length is shockingly short and    What can I say about a game that feels half finished!

    The biggest change to Halo was to make this game a squad based shooter rather than the more usual lone wolf but the way it was implemented makes your character feel super weak by being taken out easily by minor enemies then needing to rely on the hit and miss (mostly miss) AI to revive you.

    Story length is shockingly short and made me feel cheated, 343 where is the rest of my campaign!
    I knew that 343 was trying to imitate Bungie but changing Halo story line into the length of Destiny's was not the way to do it!

    The multiplayer warzone was interesting at first but feels gimped by the introduction of micro transaction rec packs.
    If 343 didn't institute the rec pacs and actually let players have fun in the arena then there would have been more reason to come back to the multiplayer but with games like the Division / COD and so on being released and new IP games coming down the pipeline, Halo 5 will go the same way as Halo 4's multiplayer and be totally forgotten by the majority of the player base.

    Most e-sports will over look Halo due to how forgettable it really is which is such a shame as Halo 2/3/reach/odst were all games that held the player base for months and months but that was down to interesting game modes like firefight and regular map packs.

    There is a lot of love for Halo but for the first time that I will be moving Halo from my "must buy pre order" to a "purchase cheap off e-bay / bargain bin purchase" for any future installments.    … Expand
  51. XxNightvHawkxX
    May 14, 2016
    6
    Very generic game from what I have played. Felt uninspired and lacked the personality that made previous Halos great.

    Major Cons: -No split-screen. -Wimpy Sound Effects -Uninteresting story Linear level design "Lame" Michael Bay tier cutscenes Game feels uninspired Deviates from Halo's original formula Pros -A different take on the Halo franchise (For me, this was actually a    Very generic game from what I have played. Felt uninspired and lacked the personality that made previous Halos great.

    Major Cons:
    -No split-screen.
    -Wimpy Sound Effects
    -Uninteresting story
    Linear level design
    "Lame" Michael Bay tier cutscenes
    Game feels uninspired
    Deviates from Halo's original formula

    Pros
    -A different take on the Halo franchise (For me, this was actually a bad thing, but for others, it could be good)
    -Multiplayer brings the competitive gameplay back
    -Ranked Arena playlists!!!!!!!!
    -Map control is once again an important factor
    -Hit detection feels very solid

    I know this is a very short review, but there honestly isn't much to say about it. It just lacks a lot of love. Not a bad game, but it doesn't deserve the "Halo" name on the front of the cover.    … Expand
  52. Sergio2008
    Jan 3, 2016
    8
    I've put 50 hours into Halo 5: Guardians, and the game is the best FPS of the year. Halo 5 plays smoothly and the multiplayer is challenging, but balanced. The campaign was a blast to play. The game designs were beautiful and immerse, and the team gameplay is a new dynamic way to play Halo.

    However, the way the story in Halo 5 was told felt rushed and lazy. You play as Spartan Locke and    I've put 50 hours into Halo 5: Guardians, and the game is the best FPS of the year. Halo 5 plays smoothly and the multiplayer is challenging, but balanced. The campaign was a blast to play. The game designs were beautiful and immerse, and the team gameplay is a new dynamic way to play Halo.

    However, the way the story in Halo 5 was told felt rushed and lazy. You play as Spartan Locke and Team Osiris for 12 out of the 15 missions, and still feel like you do not know Locke or his team. Chief's Blue Team does not get the proper introduction into the gaming world, and Chief's development takes a step back from Halo 4.

    The ending was a great twist, and I definitely feel compelled to buy the next installment, but please 343, take your time and pace the story better.    … Expand
  53. luismg
    Aug 24, 2016
    4
    Halo 5 has good graphics and sound and probably it moves really nice but, the story is worse than halo 4 that should not be an issue but, you almost don't play with master chief!!!! also you play in a kind of coop mode with three more players, I don't like that, If you die you revive as in gears of war or cod in coop mode.
    The forerruners are not as dangerous as in last game. For me halo    Halo 5 has good graphics and sound and probably it moves really nice but, the story is worse than halo 4 that should not be an issue but, you almost don't play with master chief!!!! also you play in a kind of coop mode with three more players, I don't like that, If you die you revive as in gears of war or cod in coop mode.
    The forerruners are not as dangerous as in last game. For me halo 4 in the master chief collection is way better than this one.    … Expand
  54. Sunykamey
    Jul 15, 2016
    4
    Do you remember how bad the story in Destiny was? Well, this was worse. I'm a long time fan of Halo since 2001 and I have to say compared to this game Halo 4 was good to very good.The campaign just had so many cringeworthy moments in it that they undermined the pleasant time I had from time to time. Everything seems so "forced" and the gameplay to fast. I hope 343i gets back to the rootsDo you remember how bad the story in Destiny was? Well, this was worse. I'm a long time fan of Halo since 2001 and I have to say compared to this game Halo 4 was good to very good.The campaign just had so many cringeworthy moments in it that they undermined the pleasant time I had from time to time. Everything seems so "forced" and the gameplay to fast. I hope 343i gets back to the roots of the Halo franchise and implements that what made the games fun and doesn't as much want to break with the Bungie games and establish something new.… Expand
  55. skiggy
    Jul 8, 2016
    9
    i honestly really like this halo! I like the direction 343 took with it and it is certainly the most action packed out of all of them. The new enemies are a great touch and the graphics are amazing! 60fps adds a lot in this game also. The new Wargame is awesome!!! Kudos to 343! Not sure where all these negative numbers came from.. This game is very much Halo as other Halos..
  56. JahAaroneSp
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Para MÍ un Halo innolvidable, me enganchó mucho + que los anteriores y cuando terminé la historia solo quería +, cosa que no me pasó con el 4 y demás. Su online es de lo + completo, exigente y variado de la generación, recomendadísimo.
  57. NMFreed
    Feb 7, 2016
    6
    NOTE: This review covers only Halo 5: Guardians’ campaign mode. Multiplayer servers were not up at the time of review but have since launched.

    Halo has always been a series packed with gripping narrative, powerful interactions with characters and a whole lot of gunplay. While 343 Industries’ Halo 5: Guardians is no different, the characters we’ve come to know and love have changed.    NOTE: This review covers only Halo 5: Guardians’ campaign mode. Multiplayer servers were not up at the time of review but have since launched.

    Halo has always been a series packed with gripping narrative, powerful interactions with characters and a whole lot of gunplay. While 343 Industries’ Halo 5: Guardians is no different, the characters we’ve come to know and love have changed. Sadly, that may not be a good thing.

    This entry in the acclaimed series puts us back into the boots of the Master Chief, Spartan John-117, and he’s hot on the trail of his AI companion Cortana after the end of Halo 4. (Spoilers, obviously.) Long story short? She’s gone crazy and he still loves her.

    Master Chief has always been sort of a silent hero with a tattered past, possibly the last of his kind. But in this game, he’s got Blue Team behind him. Followers of the Halo lore will recognize this Spartan squadron from The Fall of Reach novel.

    While it’s wonderful fan service to bring characters like this back, the game lacks any sort of emotional attachment for new players. Where did these guys come from? They seem to only exist so the game can have four-player online cooperative game play.

    While Halo: Reach didn’t stun by any means, players were able to feel for each of their squadmates. In Halo 5, you’ll barely remember that they’re there.

    On the other side of the galaxy, players take charge as Agent Jameson Locke, a level-headed Spartan soldier tasked with bringing Master Chief home after his squad goes rogue looking for Cortana.
    Locke’s team is mostly faceless, but their ambiguity is carried by stellar performances from Ike Amadi as Locke and Nathan Fillion as Buck (from Halo 3: ODST).

    But at the end of the day, this is still Halo. The game is fresh, polished and a blast to play.
    It’s a healthy evolution of the Halo formula, with things like sprint and armor abilities carrying over from more recent entries. One new feature is iron sights for most of the weapons, which seems odd at first but turns out to be a welcome addition.

    Without giving anything away, the story ends up clocking in at just over 5 1/2 hours. While the game ends with a cliffhanger, players will have plenty to check out in the game’s multiplayer suite.

    Sure, this is the first Halo game to not support couch co-op, but the competitive online multiplayer mode is still ever-present.

    Halo 5: Guardians is a necessary step forward, but after the next game it might be time to retire John and crew and open up the universe to new opportunities for adventure.

    - Nicholas Friedman, Denton Record-Chronicle    … Expand
  58. ITZZZPERRY
    Jan 8, 2016
    9
    Halo 5: Guardians is a superb entry in the franchise. This is, by far, the best shooter I have played in years. I have not had this much fun playing a shooter since Halo 3. All Xbox One owners must own this game.
  59. HaloFever
    Jan 11, 2018
    7
    In all good conscience I cannot give Halo 5 a pass because of how much I love the Halo franchise. This game is a bad Halo game, the absolute worst of the series and elevates Halo 3: ODST. As far as shooters go, it is ok. There are some fun times to be had in the Warzone Mode, and if I can ever finish game with a positive k/d, I'm sure I could come to love it. New players be warned, afterIn all good conscience I cannot give Halo 5 a pass because of how much I love the Halo franchise. This game is a bad Halo game, the absolute worst of the series and elevates Halo 3: ODST. As far as shooters go, it is ok. There are some fun times to be had in the Warzone Mode, and if I can ever finish game with a positive k/d, I'm sure I could come to love it. New players be warned, after more than two years of the Halo community honing their skills, you will be cannon fodder.

    My primary gripe with Halo 5 is the campaign. Replaying the campaign solo or in co-op was a major part of the Halo experience. Halo 3 was the high water mark of the campaign, and Halo fans like me would replay just to hear the different voice lines. Halo 5 starts off badly by removing split-screen co-op. You can play co-op with buddies on-line, but this far after release that is not realistic. Playing co-op with my son at home is be a no-brainer, if 343 hadn't screwed up so badly. The campaign itself is a mediocre sprinkling of enemies and weapons between point A and point B. There is none of the pacing and fun moments that set Halo apart from other games. With the weakening of the Spartans' shields, you might as well be playing a re-skinned Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. The campaign is further hurt by the decision to sideline Master Chief in favor of a new protagonist, the terrible voice acting of the new protagonist, and the cut scenes that show you moments that are much more exciting than anything you play in the game.

    The multi-player is a mixed bag. It's nice to have Big Team Battle back and the 24 player Warzone is a nice idea. However, I find myself having trouble with the shooting after 3 years of Destiny. You know Destiny. It's that Bungie game with the great gameplay and terrible story. Bungie used to make Halo and I remember when Halo had great gameplay that just felt good. I feel like 343 made the gameplay worse to increase the skill gap, i.e. to make multi-player more competitive and less casual friendly. I have 3 months of Xbox Live Gold left, and that might be enough time to adjust.

    Fair warning to anyone with internet in 'Murica, the game is an outlandish 100GB download. I am now one tenth of the way toward my monthly cap. I cannot see how the game is so big when the graphics are so ordinary. Some of the canyons on the Elite home world look nice, but most of the textures are smooth metal and glass that show you how much worse the art department is at 343 compared to Bungie. Maybe I've been spoiled by the likes of Uncharted 4, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Star Wars: Battlefront. As a showpiece for the power of the Xbox One, Halo 5 is a total failure.

    I want to end this review on a positive note. The Forge mode looks fantastic and the Forge maps section has more maps than I could ever hope to play. If you can wrangle the friends to play this 2 year old game, I think you could have more fun goofing around on custom Forge maps than you would have in any competitive shooter.    … Expand
  60. Jern
    Nov 26, 2016
    9
    The best playing halo game yet. Campaign isn't the best in the series, but the multiplayer is better than any other FPS on the market. It more than makes up for the campaign.
  61. 80sChild
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    I feel sorry for Halo 5. If the marketing hadn't been an outright lie, if the writer hadn't pulled a Rian Johnson and completely ignored Halo cannon, character traits (important events from Halo 4 Spartan Ops), people might have had proper expectations.

    As it was, it even managed to disappoint me, and I'm a fanboy. The story isn't horrible (leagues better than Anthem or Mass Effect    I feel sorry for Halo 5. If the marketing hadn't been an outright lie, if the writer hadn't pulled a Rian Johnson and completely ignored Halo cannon, character traits (important events from Halo 4 Spartan Ops), people might have had proper expectations.

    As it was, it even managed to disappoint me, and I'm a fanboy. The story isn't horrible (leagues better than Anthem or Mass Effect Andromeda, Destiny, etc) but its the weakest in the franchise thanks to a writer who fumbled the ball at every opportunity.

    Gameplay is very Halo with the new ability to aim down sights, boost and clamber over ledges. Great variety in locations and some really epic fights but overall a little more restrictive in level design when compared with, say, Halo Reach. The Halo sandbox is still there and you can have different encounters every time you play.

    Don't care about PvP, its not why I play Halo. Warzone firefight is fun but REQ packs (MTX's) keep it from being great - Heroic level enemies with very large health pools require vehicles/special weapons... which requires REQ packs. You can earn these but there's a moderate grind to do so. It keeps a lot of people from getting hooked on the mode.

    Overall good game, fun to play, great in co-op. No split screen. Marketing was nothing short of a lie and the story was a bit lackluster (they pull a "Halo 2" with this game).    … Expand
  62. Voodoo123
    Mar 11, 2020
    8
    Another solid halo from 343. The gameplay feels like a noticable upgrade from halo4 and there it looks fantastic in 4k on the one x. Soundtrack was great and the cast and cutscenes were excellent. Negatives for me were the 'cartoon badguy' moments throughout the plot and the emphasis on fighting promethan enemy types (just not as fun as covenant imo). Can't wait to see what they do with infinity!!
  63. Mr-X
    Feb 22, 2016
    2
    Not worth $80. Halo 4 was good, and 343 completely removed the good aspects of 4 in an attempt to turn halo into a cod clone with terrible and repetitive map design, terrible fun balancing and movement abilities that are more of a hindrance than a help. And MICROTRANSACTIONS GALORE. **** this game.
  64. x0v3rKiLx
    Feb 3, 2017
    1
    This game completes 343i's total destruction of the franchise. The Halo you grew up with, fell in love with, and burned away all your free time with is no more. This is no longer Halo. It may say "Halo" on the cover, but Halo this game is not. Not with microtransactions, this pitiful excuse for a Firefight mode that is really just an outlet for those who buy REQ packs and a punishment forThis game completes 343i's total destruction of the franchise. The Halo you grew up with, fell in love with, and burned away all your free time with is no more. This is no longer Halo. It may say "Halo" on the cover, but Halo this game is not. Not with microtransactions, this pitiful excuse for a Firefight mode that is really just an outlet for those who buy REQ packs and a punishment for those who don't, a lackluster campaign, and unremarkable multiplayer. 343i proves for the second straight game that they wouldn't know their ass from a hole in the ground, let alone how to properly structure and develop a Halo game. This was a franchise that would have been better left up to even INFINITY WARD at this point. I'm not quite sure how worse this game could have possibly gotten.… Expand
  65. magnosanli
    Apr 22, 2020
    3
    Pior campanha da saga , um dos piores modos história que já joguei em um jogo do gênero, salvando somente o online ..

    Decpcionante o trabalho da 343 ...
  66. runn67
    Oct 10, 2016
    9
    Though the story is lacking a little, I still enjoyed playing and seeing the new characters and the added abilities of the Spartans. The multiplayer is just awesome and does not get the respect it deserves. I would recommend that anyone should give this game a second look and take off the hater shades.
  67. masterchief247
    Feb 28, 2016
    2
    I don't care anymore!! These games have text in a font size of like 3 or 4 is inexcusable. They program and play test on 15in monitors at the developer, but don't play test on modern large size TV's 90% of us are using. Also, the colors they use for the text and background are always to close to the same color pallet. I have a 55in TV!! I should not have to sit four feet away to readI don't care anymore!! These games have text in a font size of like 3 or 4 is inexcusable. They program and play test on 15in monitors at the developer, but don't play test on modern large size TV's 90% of us are using. Also, the colors they use for the text and background are always to close to the same color pallet. I have a 55in TV!! I should not have to sit four feet away to read everything from menus to HUD text. My vision is perfect, and this has never been a problem for previous generations. So many games have this issue for this current generation of games. Frankly, I don't care how good the graphics are. The mini text and poor color pallet problem is a game breaker for me. This game is no exception. Should not have to squint, causing headaches, to play. Other games you'll see this issue on are Dragon Age: Inquisition, Witcher 3, Davinity Original Sin, Wasteland 2, and Star Wars Battlefront. Rent before you buy if this might be an issue for you. You'll thank me.… Expand
  68. Yun1t0
    Sep 10, 2019
    8
    Halo is tied as my favorite franchise ever with Mass Effect, but make no mistake about this, you might think 8 is a high score but considering all the other games its the lowest point on the halo franchise. The game looks and plays great and its fun. The problem is, for some reason someone at 343 thought that it would be a great idea to move away from the Chief and Cortana story and focusHalo is tied as my favorite franchise ever with Mass Effect, but make no mistake about this, you might think 8 is a high score but considering all the other games its the lowest point on the halo franchise. The game looks and plays great and its fun. The problem is, for some reason someone at 343 thought that it would be a great idea to move away from the Chief and Cortana story and focus the game on some new spartans. Other than Nathan Fillion, none of the new spartans are interesting or worth your attention. The story was average at best, the best parts being the Chief parts. That said as always the Multiplayer section (which is what saves this review) is as good multiplayer as Halo has seen if not the best. The new Warzone mode is GREAT coop fun (they added some vs to it later) and all the other MP is great. The fact that there is no paying for new maps or season pass is also a plus. The update to 4k 60fps later is also a plus. This is a really good game for any other franchise but for halo, its just ok. Still, its pretty cheap now so give it a chance if you can.… Expand
  69. jelikey
    Dec 16, 2019
    8
    I cannot explain how horrendous this game is I finished the Story in 4 hours 4 HOURS no split screen makes it even worse! I bought an Xbox one ONLY for this game and they give me this crap? The multiplayer is fun at times. this is not the "Best Halo" its just a rushed out game. Thanks for ruining Halo, 343.
  70. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    The game overall is really good, I have enjoyed it really much, lot of fun, however I was expecting a totally different thing after the trailers and the advertising, also feels like an unfinished story at the end, like... what? this is the end?? eem... ok...
  71. Jeebus117
    Jan 25, 2021
    8
    Good game, not amazing. The campaign is one of the least compelling. But the multiplayer really shines. Crispy, smooth, and ready for tournament play, it's one of the best Halo multiplayer experiences, in a long time.
  72. funk_alux
    Jun 5, 2022
    8
    Campaign may be a little short and end up a little anti-climactic, but it's still good enough to keep you interested and looking forward to the sequel.

    Multiplayer is awesome, tons of quality content here, a lot of game modes that are just fun to play, Warzone is a great idea very well executed and forge is a great way to expand the experience yourself keep playing new stuff everyday.    Campaign may be a little short and end up a little anti-climactic, but it's still good enough to keep you interested and looking forward to the sequel.

    Multiplayer is awesome, tons of quality content here, a lot of game modes that are just fun to play, Warzone is a great idea very well executed and forge is a great way to expand the experience yourself keep playing new stuff everyday.

    The major problem for me here is just how slow and random the progression system is because of the annoying loot boxes    … Expand
  73. JAX85
    Jan 14, 2017
    9
    best FPS in all of world ! best offline - single player mode. best story and gameplay
    Halo series > Battlefield series > nothing > Call of duty series
  74. Ham_Critic
    Apr 15, 2016
    7
    I haven't played this game for a long time so don't fault me.

    On to the review, every game is supposed to make a good first impression and this game doesn't. The advertising for this game made it seem like it was a very story driven game, but that is not the case. For a person who has never played a Halo game before, this story can be very confusing. The campaign is very short if you    I haven't played this game for a long time so don't fault me.

    On to the review, every game is supposed to make a good first impression and this game doesn't. The advertising for this game made it seem like it was a very story driven game, but that is not the case. For a person who has never played a Halo game before, this story can be very confusing. The campaign is very short if you play on easy or normal. Legendary difficulty is pretty fun if you play with a couple of friends, but it can get boring if no progress is made. The biggest complaint I have with the campaign is the way the AI is, it seems too artificial compared to other games. The campaign for me is a 5/10.

    The multiplayer is a lot better than the campaign. Warzone is fun with friends. Custom games is a blast. Arena is ok. But the req packs are a scam, it's just another company trying to steal money from you. The multiplayer mechanics are good, and are made for a competitive play style. But the mechanics get boring after a while .

    Overall, this game isn't terrible but isn't good too. The campaign is what ruined the game for me.

    6.5/10    … Expand
  75. Termin8ter
    Feb 14, 2016
    7
    Halo 5 Guardians is a decent game, with problems, but lots of things that make up for the problems. The gameplay is perfect, much better than Destiny's and WAY better than Halo 4's. 343 has introduced some new mechanics to the mix, like boosting while sprinting, aiming down sights, and a ground pound feature, which is super fun to mess around with. All these new aspects are a breath ofHalo 5 Guardians is a decent game, with problems, but lots of things that make up for the problems. The gameplay is perfect, much better than Destiny's and WAY better than Halo 4's. 343 has introduced some new mechanics to the mix, like boosting while sprinting, aiming down sights, and a ground pound feature, which is super fun to mess around with. All these new aspects are a breath of fresh air after playing Destiny and Halo 4. The story, however, is nowhere near as interesting as Halo 3's or Reach's. And it has a bulls@# cliffhanger ending. Another thing that pissed me off about Halo 5 is that 343 ripped out split-screen! One of the main reasons people loved Halo, and 343 say, NOPE!! f@# you give me money! Nice,Microsoft. Yet another infuriating thing about this game is that there are now Micro-transactions. Yes, Micro-transactions, anyone who defends Micro-transactions are idiots. Apart from that though, Halo 5 is a step in the right direction for Halo, and I would highly recommend it if Destiny left a bad taste in your mouth.… Expand
  76. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    6
    A disappointing to a beloved franchise. Halo really needs to step back and re evaluate itself. Take a hard look at itself in the mirror. It seems now they are just rehashing same stuff over and over. Still really good gunplay and multiplayer.
  77. VicouspenguinXD
    Apr 7, 2016
    4
    The campain is 4 hours long and has almost nothing to do with the master chief. They also introduce new characters into the game for no good reason and they never explain why. The new unlock system for online multiplayer, The REQ system, is one of the most insulting cash grabby unlock systems in a AAA video game. It rewards people who have a lot of patience, or people who have a lot ofThe campain is 4 hours long and has almost nothing to do with the master chief. They also introduce new characters into the game for no good reason and they never explain why. The new unlock system for online multiplayer, The REQ system, is one of the most insulting cash grabby unlock systems in a AAA video game. It rewards people who have a lot of patience, or people who have a lot of money. A good game rewards a skilled player for his hard work and dedication. This game makes you grind and rewards you with random junk you don't even want. Halo Reach did it much better in the past and they did it for free. Some like to justify this garbage system by stating that "it's okay because the DLC is free". That's great, but the "extra content" they're adding for "free", are things that should've been in the game at launch. The game launched without forge, a mode that has been available since halo 3, game modes like,Big team battle,infection,griffball, ect.. Plus half of the 10 actual non forge maps that the game launched with, were just cosmetic variants of the other 5 maps. Same with the DLC maps they so graciously give us for free. Most of them are just maps that are already in the game with a new coat of paint on them. The game also has no split screen or LAN support available, and never will...HALO! With no split screen or LAN.. In the end the game was launched in an unfinished, unacceptable state, and it's a shame that the franchise is being treated so poorly.… Expand
  78. spyman3000
    May 12, 2016
    9
    Easily my favorite Halo game. Best feel to shooting and movement in the series and honestly while it's not perfect I got a really huge kick out of the campaign which included one of the best campaign moments in the entire series which I'm not going to spoil here. The multiplayer is absolutely incredible. It's very fast paced and fun to play, and while having sprint thruster packs etc. itEasily my favorite Halo game. Best feel to shooting and movement in the series and honestly while it's not perfect I got a really huge kick out of the campaign which included one of the best campaign moments in the entire series which I'm not going to spoil here. The multiplayer is absolutely incredible. It's very fast paced and fun to play, and while having sprint thruster packs etc. it still maintains that signature Halo feel.… Expand
  79. Oluasc
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Campanha confusa e sem ritmo.

    O melhor multiplayer de halo de todos os tempos, suporte impressionante da 343.
    Melhor gameplay e gunplay disparados da franquia.

    Viciante!
  80. Amirhossein96
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    Halo 5 has the best Gameplay in the whole series and the best multiplayer experience but The Story has flaw. it's not ruin the game but consider it as the only thing that prevent it from a full 10.
  81. Juniorsp
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    Bons gráficos, trilha sonora e história garantem deste um dos melhores Halo que já joguei, meu único arrependimento foi não ter jogado antes. Recomendo 100%
  82. cish
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    This was a very new Halo game. Halo has been around for such a long time that in order for it to still be a worthwhile shooter, it would have to undergo some big changes and that's just what 343 did. The story is just what one would expect from a Halo game. Overall there were a few things that really stuck out to me when playing Halo 5. The first one is the 343 did a fantastic job inThis was a very new Halo game. Halo has been around for such a long time that in order for it to still be a worthwhile shooter, it would have to undergo some big changes and that's just what 343 did. The story is just what one would expect from a Halo game. Overall there were a few things that really stuck out to me when playing Halo 5. The first one is the 343 did a fantastic job in balancing the guns. In past Halos I wouldn't even touch a gun because others were clearly better, but in guardians I pick up every gun because they actually are worth using now. Also some OP guns were nerfed a bit such as the spartan laser. Vehicles were also nerfed a tad making it more easy t combat them in the absence of a power weapon, but they were also made much more interesting in that they have more variation, examples being rocket mongoose and differing warthogs. The sound in this game was unrivaled by any I have played before. Whether it is shooting the BR or picking up grenades or zooming in or out, everything sounded so fantastic. The last thing that stood out to me was aiming in. In order to evolve and compete with the likes of COD, Halo needed to ditch the hip-fire only gameplay that has been its focus in previous games. I was unsure how this would change things but they were able to put it off. Whenever you get shot you are forced to unzoom which makes it fair and exciting. The story was what you would expect fro a halo game, pretty good and a medium length with some collectibles scattered throughout. I did appreciate the noticeable difference in fighting the covenant and the forerunner.The online featured a new and exciting gametype, war zone which was a good addition to the standard game modes we are accustomed to. My major complaint is the REQ system. While the REQs fund the DLC so we get that for free, I don't like the idea of getting random loot and such. While it does well for rewarding people with vehicles and such, I don't like the fact that most of the helmets, armor, and skins (or lack thereof) are up to chance. I liked reach's way of doing things, save up enough credits and buy whatever you want. There are a few things done wrong in this game including poorly designed squad member AI, boring talk to people missions, and a lack of blue team. I gave this game an 8 rather than a 9 due to the fact that I do not know how long this game will be able to keep my interest. I would recommend this game.… Expand
  83. luanrivera1
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    I can not really understand the low notes, it is simply the best halo already done, the best multiplayer. The best next generation game in my opinion, play the multiplayer virtually every day
  84. MCM603
    May 2, 2016
    1
    I can't play Halo 5 because whenever I step outside people have already "pay to win" bought the fire damage DMR's and assault rifles and I just die. I mean sure I can get one or two one time use boosts from earned packs but it can't compete with people who pay. And that's what Halo 5 has become. Did I mention awful character development, only like four missions with the master chief,I can't play Halo 5 because whenever I step outside people have already "pay to win" bought the fire damage DMR's and assault rifles and I just die. I mean sure I can get one or two one time use boosts from earned packs but it can't compete with people who pay. And that's what Halo 5 has become. Did I mention awful character development, only like four missions with the master chief, misleading trailers and NO SPLIT SCREEN? Halo is dead.… Expand
  85. DausenMoore
    Nov 18, 2020
    8
    The campaign is okay at best but the multiplayer is pretty solid. Warzone is a mess, the progression is disappointing, and the customization is a huge step backwards but Arena is very good, it easily has the best gameplay and weapon balance in the series, forge is great, and overall I really like it.
  86. TheWhoDoctor
    Jan 4, 2016
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo 5 Guardians is the most disappointment ive felt for a Halo game. This game fails on many levels like no split screen multiplayer( A key feature in the Halo franchise), the lack of story and a repetitive game play(You fight the warden like 6 times and only 4 missions with Master chief and 3 with questioning levels), game-play similar to COD or other stereotypical shooters nowadays. I remember when Halo used to be different and fun,innovated, not a cheap COD rip off with key feature taken out. After Halo 4, i was so excited for this game, but it failed to deliver.… Expand
  87. jsands7
    Dec 24, 2015
    9
    I enjoyed the single player campaign plenty. Many people seem to be disappointed because they got really hooked into the concept from the TV commercial, but if you just put the disk in and play the game the story seemed good to me. There are some beautiful environments (I actually paused the game at one point and had my girlfriend come watch for a few minutes as I arrived on a new planet),I enjoyed the single player campaign plenty. Many people seem to be disappointed because they got really hooked into the concept from the TV commercial, but if you just put the disk in and play the game the story seemed good to me. There are some beautiful environments (I actually paused the game at one point and had my girlfriend come watch for a few minutes as I arrived on a new planet), and varied weaponry/enemy structure. I didn't feel like the bosses were just bullet sponges; some strategy was required to shoot them in certain places etc.

    The multiplayer is good, maybe not the best Halo multiplayer ever. All of the games seem to feel the need to emulate Titanfall with the jetpacks/power suits now, so some will enjoy Halo and CoD more now and some will enjoy them less. I was fine without people boosting all around the map but I'm acclimating to this.
    The Warzone mode is what pushes the multiplayer over the top and I actually need to get in there more and continue playing it. (I normally hop in matchmaking Slayer).

    Warzone probably pushes the score up a notch, it is probably an 8.5 but I was going to round down to 8 -- I'm going to go with a 9.    … Expand
  88. Ddanilo
    Feb 9, 2017
    9
    Good game, very cute and cool story. I was disappointed that the game has no local coop mode. More so taking it to be very impressed with the great work they did in this game.
  89. NexusTsunami
    Jan 22, 2017
    6
    Na... was soll ich sagen... habe ich damals noch Halo 3 und Halo: Reach gesuchtet... inklusive eigenem Clan und Semi-Pro Einstellung... So langweilig und repetiv finde ich es mittlerweile Halo zu spielen. Wobei nicht nur Halo diesen Aspekt trifft. Ich habe vermutlich im Laufe der Jahre mein Lust auf kompetitive Spiele verloren.

    Früher noch mit Call Out´s und Beschimpfungen um sich    Na... was soll ich sagen... habe ich damals noch Halo 3 und Halo: Reach gesuchtet... inklusive eigenem Clan und Semi-Pro Einstellung... So langweilig und repetiv finde ich es mittlerweile Halo zu spielen. Wobei nicht nur Halo diesen Aspekt trifft. Ich habe vermutlich im Laufe der Jahre mein Lust auf kompetitive Spiele verloren.

    Früher noch mit Call Out´s und Beschimpfungen um sich geworfen und auf der K/D aus - so ist es einfach nich mehr mein Fall. Und statt mir Halo 5 sozusagen einen Auftrieb verschaffen würde, so hält es mich eher davon ab zurückzukehren. Kein Splitscreen?! Nööö.... Danke. Meine Freundin (damaliges Clanmitglied :-)... ich Schlimmer) kotzt... und ich auch.

    Sayonara Halo und Co. Ich bleibe bei meiner neuen Leidenschaft der RPG/JRPG´s... Danke aber für die tolle Zeit.    … Expand
  90. Jose12
    Dec 30, 2015
    8
    First of all many did the review without testing forge and big team battle, after doing all of this stuff I gotta say the multiplayer is awesome, Warzone is definetively the greatest add to online features, but please no more forged maps in BTB, I would like to see bigger maps in BTB, I miss maps such as Valhalla/Ragnarok and no!, Basin doesnt count, also the campaign is too short, andFirst of all many did the review without testing forge and big team battle, after doing all of this stuff I gotta say the multiplayer is awesome, Warzone is definetively the greatest add to online features, but please no more forged maps in BTB, I would like to see bigger maps in BTB, I miss maps such as Valhalla/Ragnarok and no!, Basin doesnt count, also the campaign is too short, and taking out split screen was a failure, but anyway, the Req points system is very nice, Warzone is awesome, and server is working very well, and of course Forge is far more bigger than expected, I recommend to explore every feature of the game to fall in love with it, my score is 8,… Expand
  91. DonCheech
    Jan 6, 2016
    4
    What Garbage!!!! Its amazing that after several years this is whats produced. There is nothing new here. Nothing.. I mean, really? At the very least mix up the weapons a bit. The same guns on both sides? Sound effects awful.... When I shoot I want to hear BASS not a tin can.
  92. kmansimmons
    Jan 6, 2016
    9
    Excellent Game. Fast paced exciting Multiplayer. Every weapon is well balanced, as are most of the maps. Competitive Arena for those who like that, Big Team Battle and Warzone who like larger matches.
    Spawning sometimes is a little funky on maps like Deadlock: 1 guy spawns on the opposite side of the map from his team. No overpowered weapons, game is genuinely fun to play.
    Campaign plot    Excellent Game. Fast paced exciting Multiplayer. Every weapon is well balanced, as are most of the maps. Competitive Arena for those who like that, Big Team Battle and Warzone who like larger matches.
    Spawning sometimes is a little funky on maps like Deadlock: 1 guy spawns on the opposite side of the map from his team. No overpowered weapons, game is genuinely fun to play.
    Campaign plot and execution was a little off. The advertisements promised a Chief vs Locke storyline, but that never happened. You didn't get to play as Chief for many levels, and some levels existed where you didn't get to shoot anything, basically an interactive cutscene.
    On the whole, an excellent game.    … Expand
  93. gameguardian21
    Jan 7, 2016
    9
    Halo 5 is a fun game, but not the best in the series. It has a fun multiplayer system, as well a fun new abillities, design, and fun levels. But there are some flaws, like NO SPLIT SCREEN, what is up with that. Plus the Campain is really dissipointing, it is not what the trailers told us, they lied. But that was not the reason why I enjoyed this game, i enjoyed it because of theHalo 5 is a fun game, but not the best in the series. It has a fun multiplayer system, as well a fun new abillities, design, and fun levels. But there are some flaws, like NO SPLIT SCREEN, what is up with that. Plus the Campain is really dissipointing, it is not what the trailers told us, they lied. But that was not the reason why I enjoyed this game, i enjoyed it because of the multiplayer. Warzone is the best part of the game. It's where you are teamed up with 12 different players, and what you have to do is to capture bases, while going after objectives against the covenant. Warzone assault is where one team defends their outposts, while the other tries to capture it. Arena has team arena, slayer, swat, free-for-all, big team battle, and a new mode called breakout. Breakout is simple, it is where you have to take the flag to your base, or just kill the enemy players. I was dissipointed that it did not have infection, but I got over that. It still has forge, which is still fun. One more thing, the multiplayer has this things called req packs, which is where you earn things as you play the games multiplayer. There are some packs that you have to buy, so be aware of that. For weapons, you can customize your skin, but I think you have to buy the stuff to do that.
    I thought the game was fun and this game will keep me on for a long time.    … Expand
  94. Domlol
    Jan 18, 2016
    1
    Rename it, the adventures of Locke.
    Don't call this a Halo Game when you spend 80% of the campaign playing someone we don't care about.
    Halo means Master Chief, not Locke. Complete waste in the campaign.
  95. AKinkyMidgit
    Feb 25, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TL;DR: Alright campaign but misleading, Fun multiplayer but lacks social playlists, Good forge mode but lacks a browsing system.

    The game is honestly an alright game by itself but the campaign was quite misleading, the commercials all talked about "Hunting for the truth" when in all actuality the truth is known almost immediately from the start. Chief pretty much tells them where he is going, they hyped it up as if the Chief was going to go rogue and that it was going to be us figuring out the truth as to his reasons, or something like that. It is explained pretty thoroughly where he is going and what he is doing. It felt kinda cheap to get hyped about something that honestly didn't play much of a role in the story line at all.

    I like that they tried to do what halo 2 did and introduce a secondary character to play as. I will admit that I can see why they're trying to at least tone down the Chief, as he has received criticism for being a bland emotionless character but that being said, the game pretty much revolves around him, shorting his play time down to 3 missions is a pretty bad way of introducing a second major character. To make matters worse the character they tried to replace him with is a bland emotionless character too! Humourless, emotionless, Locke was not a good choice at all. I would have preferred to play as Buck because at least he doesn't take himself so seriously.

    The campaign didn't even bother to introduce anything new, other than terrible squad based combat, which usually involved you going down and your squad attempting to go after you at the last second, or your squad going down and leaving you to fight by yourself anyway. The new character had little to no story and the enemies with the exception of maybe one or two, were the same as Halo 4's. I was hoping to see flood, or maybe something new, but instead the story revolves around this awkward love story between a man and his expired A.I.

    As for the multiplayer, well it's fast paced and exciting but tough to really love, seeing as there are a total of two social playlists, Big Team and a weekly rotation. I would like a living dead playlist again please, or more objective type playlists. Playlists like Griffball and such are no where to be found on the multiplayer, giving you the choice of trying to get a objective game on Big Team and most likely getting stuck with Slayer and on the same two maps over and over again, or trying out the weekly playlist til you grow bored of playing the same objective game type.

    With over 20 multiplayer matches, I have yet to even manage to find a game of Assault, Oddball, King of the Hill, or Infection. I am a bit disappointed by the lack of playlists. The maps seem fairly decent and are nice, I must admit.

    The forge mode is the most in-depth type of creation I have seen in a halo game. There is great potential for the forge mode but a lack of a file browser makes it difficult to appreciate.

    5/10. not great, not terrible    … Expand
  96. JTJSGamer
    Jan 25, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being a huge Halo fan since the day's of the original Xbox, it pain's me to only give this game a 7. Let me explain why it has received this score.

    Let's talk about the pros.

    First off this game has the best graphics of any other game in the Halo series, it really shows off the next gen technology. This game has a complete lack of glitches, bugs, and frame drops. Also the addition of new weapons, vehicles, and armour sets is another one of the things that make this game fun.

    But the one thing that always brings me back to this game is the new Warzone multiplayer game mode. Let me explain Warzone to you in the simplest way possible. Warzone is a MOBA style first-person shooter game mode that may as well be the greatest addition to the whole Halo series. Warzone also has some of the biggest maps in Halo history can hold 24 people in a server.

    The new REQ cards are a new addictive feature. REQ cards are bought with REQ points which are earned through playing online games. Each time you open a REQ card you can earn new weapons that can be used in Warzone, new armour, new skins, and much more. That is why it is always fun to see what you earn next.

    Now let's talk about the cons.

    This game has a thing wrong with it that people though would of been fixed after Halo 4 but sadly the developers didn't take any notice of what people wanted.

    One of the worst problems with this game is the lack of split screen, which is pretty much what made the other Halo games fun to begin with. The only way you can play the campaign with a friend is if you have two Xbox One consoles and two televisions together.

    Another problem is the lack of game modes. This game has a lower amount of multiplayer game modes compared to the other Halo games, and most of them only compelling of 4 v 4.

    The last thing I would like to talk about is the campaign.

    Now I have mixed feelings about the campaign. I like the idea of bringing back some of the old characters from the Halo series, but I don't like the idea of having three other AI teammates helping you. Sometimes they can get in your way or get killed trying to revive you. But I like the design of the campaign levels with beautiful environments and tons of weapons, and enemies to kill. But one thing that annoyed me is the lack of Master Chief and the too much attention to Locke. And I feel like the story could have had a bit more effort put into it.

    Well that's my review, hope you enjoyed reading.    … Expand
  97. Tanman428
    Jan 27, 2016
    3
    This game is so boring. I am trading it in for Rainbow Six Siege because it was so horrible. It bored me out of my mind and I had no fun with it at all.
  98. bushy1214
    Jan 27, 2016
    9
    First off I was very disappointed with Halo 4. Other then the great graphics I thought the game was meh. It was trying to be too much like COD. Halo 5 on the other hand went back to it's roots. It finally feels like a Halo game. The only reason I gave this game a 9 out of 10 is because the campaign isn't that great. Multiplayer however is amazing! Finally rankings are back. YouFirst off I was very disappointed with Halo 4. Other then the great graphics I thought the game was meh. It was trying to be too much like COD. Halo 5 on the other hand went back to it's roots. It finally feels like a Halo game. The only reason I gave this game a 9 out of 10 is because the campaign isn't that great. Multiplayer however is amazing! Finally rankings are back. You don't level up because you play the game a lot, but because you win. This is what made Halo 2 and 3 amazing. The new abilities are fun and add to the game experience. Weapons are evenly matched. The only weakness of multiplayer is lack of ranked playlists. I bought this game timidly hoping 343 would redeem themselves..... They have!… Expand
  99. SpartaReach
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    this is a great game. But a lot of play for Loka. The multiplayer is just wow and there are plenty of good buns. But Halo Reach was better. However, I must pay tribute to the 343. Too much pathos, but the developers managed to insert it properly. Also added a lot of weapons and a jerk. Very cool and unusual maps from and each weapon is easy to shoot. Multiplayer made the best impression.this is a great game. But a lot of play for Loka. The multiplayer is just wow and there are plenty of good buns. But Halo Reach was better. However, I must pay tribute to the 343. Too much pathos, but the developers managed to insert it properly. Also added a lot of weapons and a jerk. Very cool and unusual maps from and each weapon is easy to shoot. Multiplayer made the best impression. However, the previous installment had a better plot.After all, before each event in the story had gigantskoe value in the universe… Expand
  100. sonny2dap
    Feb 9, 2016
    8
    First things first the campaign, it is a departure from the usual Halo story telling and whether you enjoy that or not will be a matter of personal preference some will love it some will hate it.

    Multi player is where Halo shines (with the exception of 4) the PVE/PVP warzone mode is very nice addition to the pantheon of Halo multiplayer and offers a nice change of pace to the    First things first the campaign, it is a departure from the usual Halo story telling and whether you enjoy that or not will be a matter of personal preference some will love it some will hate it.

    Multi player is where Halo shines (with the exception of 4) the PVE/PVP warzone mode is very nice addition to the pantheon of Halo multiplayer and offers a nice change of pace to the competitive style of play you will find in Arena, the addition of dedicated servers has done wonders in mitigating latency, (not cured it) but easily the smoothest online experience on current gen consoles to date, and the effort 343 have gone through to create a balanced competitive online Arena should be applauded.

    The inclusion of micro transactions was somewhat controversial but so far has not been an overly negative experience and the dual system with req points mitigates this real money intrusion somewhat.

    Overall if you are buying Halo 5 for an offline or local multiplayer experience you may left feeling disappointed with series staples such as split screen being missing, however if like the majority you are looking for a finely balanced Arena shooter then look no further Halo 5 represents a return to form for the franchises multiplayer after a lacklustre outing in the fourth installment.    … Expand
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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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