Halo: The Master Chief Collection

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  1. Crussh
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    The MasterChief Collection was all I wanted. Replay old memories with new graphics and sound effects. The new cinematics really adds up to the game. Plus, you have all 3 other games with it. It's a very good deal overall for only 60$. It's a must have for your game collection on your xbox one.

    The only thing negative things are maybe loading that are too long, sometimes some FPS drop    The MasterChief Collection was all I wanted. Replay old memories with new graphics and sound effects. The new cinematics really adds up to the game. Plus, you have all 3 other games with it. It's a very good deal overall for only 60$. It's a must have for your game collection on your xbox one.

    The only thing negative things are maybe loading that are too long, sometimes some FPS drop on campaign. Also, matchmaking are broken right now since it takes an eternity to find players. I hope it will get fix soon enough :)    … Expand
  2. jehl
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    4 legendary games, 1 beta for halo 5, 100 multiplayer maps and halo nightfall series, this is just too much for only 60 bucks.
    freaking 10 out of 10 because of the value for the money.
  3. Pincopalla
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This collection is a paradise for fps. Great value , great replay value.........................
    10/10 is the rating it deserves......................
  4. SchroederRock
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Halo: The Master Chief Collection is simply outstanding. The graphical face-lift for each game is fantastic, but the sheer value of gaming that you're treated with for $60 is unparalleled anywhere. The re-release of the main four Halo games isn't just a scheme to generate big revenue for Microsoft, the Master Chief Collection actually revitalizes each Halo game and makes multiplayer funHalo: The Master Chief Collection is simply outstanding. The graphical face-lift for each game is fantastic, but the sheer value of gaming that you're treated with for $60 is unparalleled anywhere. The re-release of the main four Halo games isn't just a scheme to generate big revenue for Microsoft, the Master Chief Collection actually revitalizes each Halo game and makes multiplayer fun again. With an excellent matchmaking system that taps into just over 100 maps (106 total if I'm not mistaken) and a clever playlist system, there will be no shortage of fun and no abundance of redundancy from playing the same starter list of maps that most games suffer from. If you've played Halo and enjoyed it, this is the easiest recommendation anyone could ever make. If you've never played Halo or were too young to have gone back and played the first couple of games, you owe it to yourself to see what made this franchise what it is today. It's Halo 2 that gets the "anniversary treatment", so you'll notice the biggest jump in visuals there. It doesn't hurt that purchasing this collection also nets you an invite to the Halo 5 beta and the Halo: Nightfall mini-series produced by Ridley Scott.… Expand
  5. AdddY
    Nov 11, 2014
    9
    Before I say anything else I want to clarify that my rating is probably pretty biased as I am a huge fan of the Halo franchise, and you can see that 343i clearly are fans themselves.

    This collection is a love-letter to these astonishing games. The mere amount of content blew my mind. It feels so good to jump between sinlge levels of different games and in a way it is just like traveling    Before I say anything else I want to clarify that my rating is probably pretty biased as I am a huge fan of the Halo franchise, and you can see that 343i clearly are fans themselves.

    This collection is a love-letter to these astonishing games. The mere amount of content blew my mind. It feels so good to jump between sinlge levels of different games and in a way it is just like traveling through years of "gaming history" with the press of a button.
    The redone Halo 2 cutscenes look beautiful and it was a pleasure to play through the campaign again. For that alone and the multiplayer (which features more then a hundred maps!) halo-veterans probably would enjoy this collection.
    I also recommend this collection to anyone who has not yet played any Halo game and is looking for a way to change that.    … Expand
  6. markusdevine
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    €59.99 for all of this... that is insane! Best bundle ever.
    Not sure how velvetmeds can be allowed to vote on something he does not have, all of his reviews for xbox have been 0 and PS4 have been high. He gives Forza a 0 and Driveclub a 10....
  7. adrenilinmatt
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    You really gotta laugh at the kids giving this 0. This is the definitive halo experience so tastefully done that I almost can't believe it. I'm in love all over again. Hours of well packed content ahead of me... I am as giddy as I was when I first played halo. thankyou 343i, for treating my favorite franchise with such respect.
  8. rafaelhsouza
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I just played 2 hours or so of Halo 2 and...how can you not love this collection? This is how remakes should be done, there are 4 full great games and multiplayer content for life. This is a must have for any gamer!
  9. sdge404
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    Halo 1-3 is an amazing Franchise and instantly makes this worth $60, espically in the future, BUT, the launch is a wash with problems, and many MANY things will need to be patched in the future. In a span of 4 hours the game has crashed 4 times, locked up my Xbox twice, it takes 10 to 30 minutes to find a single match. In a 4 hour period i only found 6 games. The game often studders inHalo 1-3 is an amazing Franchise and instantly makes this worth $60, espically in the future, BUT, the launch is a wash with problems, and many MANY things will need to be patched in the future. In a span of 4 hours the game has crashed 4 times, locked up my Xbox twice, it takes 10 to 30 minutes to find a single match. In a 4 hour period i only found 6 games. The game often studders in frame rate, suffers from some desync, and Audio stuttering as well loading into games. The Black overlay that fades out once into a game looks shoddy and done by an amateur as it doesnt cover all the screen and leaves lines around the outside very clearly.
    At Launch, this will be constant frustration for mutiplayer, but i would assume they will work quickly to fix these issues, still a Launch of a game is the most important time and to have microsoft backing you with server support and to still have these issues...Its a bit of a disgrace.    … Expand
  10. Brosman
    Nov 13, 2014
    0
    10's on this game are unacceptable. I don't care how much of a nostalgia boner it gives you. Multiplayer literally does not work, and its been three days. This is unacceptable as I have been able to get into a match for that time. Just ended up selling it and getting CoD:AW but it looks like its having similar issues.
  11. pavskies
    Nov 13, 2014
    0
    Complete and utter failure. Game is broken and unplayable. The matchmaking is not what we've become accustomed to with what we had in Halo games by Bungie. 343i is a disgrace.
  12. metascifi
    Nov 11, 2014
    0
    the multiplayer is broken- you can't see your friends online, you can't join games, i can't even get into a multiplayer game by myself. so unless you want to play the campaign why buy the game until they fix it?
  13. AlexanderJordan
    Nov 11, 2014
    3
    I was overjoyed at the fact that the Halo Collection was coming out. I could finally have all of the remastered games in one place. I went to the midnight release and got back around 12:30 I couldn't wait to play. I inserted the game and waited three hours for the massive 88 gigabyte download to install. It allows you to go into the game until its fully downloaded only to get your hopes upI was overjoyed at the fact that the Halo Collection was coming out. I could finally have all of the remastered games in one place. I went to the midnight release and got back around 12:30 I couldn't wait to play. I inserted the game and waited three hours for the massive 88 gigabyte download to install. It allows you to go into the game until its fully downloaded only to get your hopes up of playing. The next day after 8 hours of downloading I was finally able to play. I tried to invite my friends to a party and it didn't work. So I tried again. And again. We ended up playing only 2 games in 2 hours. Do the difficult math and that is one matchmaking game an hour. I had more fun just using the xbox as a cell phone to chat with my friends and make jokes while we endlessly tried to get the game to work. I miss the good old days where 16 people could connect with ease. Now all I do is accept an invite to connect and not connect. What is the point of inviting someone if it doesn't even work? I would rather play solo Sunset Overdrive than try to play multiplayer Halo. You should never hear anyone say that in your life. If you don't believe me then go see for yourself. Go try to connect to a game of team swat, after 45 minutes of waiting come back on and post for yourself. If you can prove that you played 3 games in 45 minutes then contact me and I will personally give you 100 dollars via Paypal. That is how confident I am. The only reason I rated this game a 3 is because of the legacy. Back to Call of Duty and Destiny whose makers actually do things right.… Expand
  14. nateh90
    Nov 11, 2014
    0
    Most frustrating gaming experience ever. Took forever to install. Many of the original mechanics are broken such as crouch jumping in halo 1. Matchmaking just doesn't work. Can't they figure this out with a closed beta??
  15. Quantos
    Nov 11, 2014
    1
    Halo is on a decline and the master chief collection shows that. Halo 1 and 2 as good games show the how forlorn halo 3 and 4 are. Still halo 2 doesn't even run at native 1080p.
  16. Davekeeh
    Nov 11, 2014
    0
    I can now see why TLOU: Remastered received a much higher score than the Halo: Master Chief Collection on Metacritic.

    Quality over quantity. Then again, TLOU has plenty of content as well. Halo is just too outdated in this day and age. Let Halo 5 be the sand to cover up the grave that is Halo.
  17. Robert88
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    A must have for any halo fan

    This game contains halo reach , halo 1, halo 2 ,3 ODST , and halo 4 with majority of the games remastered and updated graphics . Games play smoothly and delivers the same great action as halo always has 10 out of 10
  18. gdmatt
    Apr 1, 2018
    6
    A glitchy, buggy mess almost 4 years after release, ruins what could be the best multiplayer game on the market.
  19. Mehrab4K
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    I played halo the master chief collection on pc and Xbox , this collection have 6 amazing halo game and specially halo reach is my favorite halo game of all time :)
  20. Halolover9990
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    I love Halo but at first this game sucked because it was broken but now that they fixed it. it is one of my favorites a must play for a die hard Halo fan or new player
  21. davidprice96
    May 26, 2015
    4
    The multiplayer was completely broken for the first few months, which pretty much killed this games' potential community. There are also some questionable design decisions to say the least (no join in session in customs???). Now that the game is fixed the multiplayer is actually quite enjoyable, but I can't excuse a broken game being released - especially one that was designed to be aThe multiplayer was completely broken for the first few months, which pretty much killed this games' potential community. There are also some questionable design decisions to say the least (no join in session in customs???). Now that the game is fixed the multiplayer is actually quite enjoyable, but I can't excuse a broken game being released - especially one that was designed to be a system-seller.

    At launch - 4/10 (Half of the game was broken).
    Now - 8/10
    Definitely worth buying if you've never played halo because of how much content comes on the disk. Otherwise I would say pass unless you're a die hard fan...in which case you've already bought the game... but whatever.    … Expand
  22. Ladders44
    Apr 3, 2015
    6
    Overall the game is ok, matchmaking still takes an age sometimes it took them far too long to fix the issues it had I bought the game and could not enjoy it until a month after launch. The game itself is really a nostalgia trip, some of the campaigns have not aged well at all and are quite lacklustre by today's standards. I have never understood the whole halo franchise personally I haveOverall the game is ok, matchmaking still takes an age sometimes it took them far too long to fix the issues it had I bought the game and could not enjoy it until a month after launch. The game itself is really a nostalgia trip, some of the campaigns have not aged well at all and are quite lacklustre by today's standards. I have never understood the whole halo franchise personally I have played each game and although I thought they were good games I was far from blown away. The presentation upgrades are pretty standard, halo 1 and 2 have had the most substantial upgrade with higher resolution textures and running overall at higher resolutions, however I could tell straight away that halo 2 was not full hd and I was a little disappointed by the muddy and overall clarity of the graphics, however the sound is excellent and the soundtracks are some of the best I have heard in a game. Now the multiplayer...not a fan, the shooting mechanics are stiff and outdated but all the halo fans insist they want it untouched but after playing the halo 4 beta it seems they have finally done right thing and stopped listening to all the nostalgic fans. If you haven't played a lot of halo multiplayer in the past expect a complete grind of an experience I recommend just playing the campaign modes and find another multiplayer shooter.… Expand
  23. VonRansak
    May 2, 2015
    1
    6 months in, still not on dedicated servers.

    For many that was a BIG SELLING point.

    For others, it was just a Betrayal. Which, coincidentally, seems to have sped up the Halo 5 respawn timer, which it clearly should have delayed the respawn of another Halo title. It's little inaccuracies like these that make me think they don't play a lot of Halo.
  24. Synthasyx
    May 13, 2015
    5
    Multiplayer:

    I purchased this game in February, after I heard most of the initial release bugs were taken care of. However, with regard to the main reason I purchased this game, the multiplayer, I was severely disappointed. I am competitive gamer, meaning, I derive gaming pleasure from a ranked multiplayer experience. At the time I was playing from February to April, there was only    Multiplayer:

    I purchased this game in February, after I heard most of the initial release bugs were taken care of. However, with regard to the main reason I purchased this game, the multiplayer, I was severely disappointed. I am competitive gamer, meaning, I derive gaming pleasure from a ranked multiplayer experience. At the time I was playing from February to April, there was only ranked halo 2 team slayer. The ranked playlists were plagued with a plethora of issues ranging from the inability to spawn (when other players were, enabling them to get free spawn kills and take control of the map), games randomly ending, an unbalanced matchmaking system (a group of 1s and a 7 against a team of 10s and a 12), and no punishment for those who quit. These are just a few of the flaws I found. 343 kept promising patches, fixes, etc, however, it seemed like the patches never really fixed anything. Up until late April, I continued to play and rank up in halo 2 competitive slayer. However, a few weeks ago, 343 said they were resetting all ranks in halo 2 team slayer and adding another patch. So, all the time and work I put in to reach level 33 (not high, I know, but I put in a lot of time), was erased overnight. For what reason? I don't know. I continued to play, but, it seemed like the patch had fixed nothing. The multiplayer was still plagued by the same issues, and, there also seemed to be an issue with host lag (which hadn't been prominent before). As such, I lost all interest in the game. With regard to patches, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.

    On a separate note, I had to re-install the game twice (bought a digital copy). Two or three times, xbox one wouldnt recognize that I owned the game. So, I had to re-install (which took a few hours). I'm not sure if this was an Xbox One issue, or a Halo Master Chief issue; regardless, it added to the unpleasant experience.

    Single Player Campaign:

    With regard to the single player, I didn't have any problems. That's the only part of the game that function properly.

    Conclusion:

    Save your money if you're in it for a competitive multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  25. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    7
    What was supposed to be a must have title and system seller for the Xbox One ended up as a complete embarrassment for Microsoft Studios. With a ton of content, the new gorgeous Halo 2 remaster and excellent gameplay Microsoft had an incredible game that should have been an easy win for Xbox, however the game was ruined by awful servers which Microsoft took years to fix, years too late. TheWhat was supposed to be a must have title and system seller for the Xbox One ended up as a complete embarrassment for Microsoft Studios. With a ton of content, the new gorgeous Halo 2 remaster and excellent gameplay Microsoft had an incredible game that should have been an easy win for Xbox, however the game was ruined by awful servers which Microsoft took years to fix, years too late. The game is still good however the online is pretty dead and will likely never recover.… Expand
  26. Supermoose
    Feb 11, 2015
    7
    This game is excellent. Definitely worth 60 dollars. It got a lot of flak at launch for the many bugs and matchmaking issues, and while the bugs have been fixed, and the matchmaking issues are a lot better. But multiplayer isn't the only part of this game. It also includes fantastic single player and split screen content, and there is a lot of it. The single player has great story,This game is excellent. Definitely worth 60 dollars. It got a lot of flak at launch for the many bugs and matchmaking issues, and while the bugs have been fixed, and the matchmaking issues are a lot better. But multiplayer isn't the only part of this game. It also includes fantastic single player and split screen content, and there is a lot of it. The single player has great story, gameplay, and the graphics look great on halo 4 and halo 2 anniversary. The single player is near perfect. The one complaint I have is that in halo 3, the graphics are dated, and i know, graphics aren't everything, but it is a bit of a jump going from the gorgeous graphics of halo 2 anniversary to Halo 3. But Halo 3 does have, in my opinion, the best campaign.

    The point is, the multiplayer doesn't destroy the experience. IGNORE ALL OF THE 0/10s. It has great split screen gameplay, and outstanding campaign.    … Expand
  27. jb66
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    best memories ever made, can't leave a better smile on my face. With the most discusting multiplayer problems i still found 10/10 for its efforts in the storyline, like come on lets be realistic, 4 games is for sure worth the 60 bucks. If you don't like this game then your seriously not the right taste in a quality video game.
  28. Asumhaloman
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    The game is great after the the matchmaking issues have been resolved. Going back to halo 3 with all of the maps feels amazing. your getting four games for 60 bucks i say it is completely worth the money. Something that has keeps this from becoming a perfect game is how they only remade 6 multiplayer maps from halo 2. If there not going to be making any new content the least they can do isThe game is great after the the matchmaking issues have been resolved. Going back to halo 3 with all of the maps feels amazing. your getting four games for 60 bucks i say it is completely worth the money. Something that has keeps this from becoming a perfect game is how they only remade 6 multiplayer maps from halo 2. If there not going to be making any new content the least they can do is remake all of the multiplayer maps from halo 2.… Expand
  29. Crux95
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Started off as a disaster but eventually much of the problems are now fixed. Better late than never.
  30. maa9891
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This person Davekeeh is nothing but a troll do not listen to a word any of this people say they just read message boards saying MP is down and post on here. Any ways this game is amazing a true remaster a bench mark all games should achieve.
  31. SpaceCoyote
    Dec 8, 2014
    4
    I am writing this after the latest patch that was to fix matchmaking times, and I still am unable to be placed in a match in under 5 minutes. Other bugs that I have found, a Hornet does not ascend when holding the thumbstick forward in Halo 3 campaign, requiring the player to scrape along cliffs until they are high enough to advance to the next area; when attempting to view the terminalI am writing this after the latest patch that was to fix matchmaking times, and I still am unable to be placed in a match in under 5 minutes. Other bugs that I have found, a Hornet does not ascend when holding the thumbstick forward in Halo 3 campaign, requiring the player to scrape along cliffs until they are high enough to advance to the next area; when attempting to view the terminal videos in the new version of Waypoint, the same video plays for both Terminal 3 and 4; the prologue video for the terminals uses only Japanese voices for some reason...I'm beyond saddened by this game. And Halo Nightfall, the live action mini-series that comes with it? AWFUL! Characters behave in manners inconsistent with their roles (Elites don't act like Elites, ONI operatives strolling along when supposedly on a secret op) and the CGI elements looked cheap. I've been a fan of the story since the beginning, reading every book, playing every game, and even looking past some of the plot inconsistencies that crop up from time to time. I couldn't even start the 3rd episode of Nightfall though, it was that bad.

    So that means this game consists of the three and a half campaigns (since Spartan Ops aren't available yet for Halo 4), broken matchmaking, and a terrible mini-series. Disappointed doesn't begin to describe my feelings for what was once my favorite universe to immerse myself in.    … Expand
  32. bcpurshe
    Dec 3, 2014
    4
    Not much more than a nostalgia act. Compared to other currently available games, it just feels and looks "old". Menus, sound, graphics, and aiming system are all clunky
  33. TheMostShady
    Feb 28, 2015
    2
    I was so excited for this to launch and rekindle my love of Halo and hop on again with all my buddies; But instead its been 3 months, games still broken and everyone has moved on. So disappointing.
  34. Jave
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    This is a great deal for the price, every single game in the collection are very good & worthy of a play through & the remastered graphics make it that much better but the multi-player was a little disappointing so I couldn't give it a perfect score but when they patch the multi-player the game will definitely be a 10
  35. mattbulldog2002
    Nov 30, 2014
    9
    The Master Chief collections is a great Deal, but it suffers from one thing, and that is the Server Bugs. Right now most of it is gone but there is still a great majority of bugs. There is not many game bugs, mostly server issues.

    If you were able to get into a multiplayer match the game is really good. The balancing was pretty and the new additions made the map a little more    The Master Chief collections is a great Deal, but it suffers from one thing, and that is the Server Bugs. Right now most of it is gone but there is still a great majority of bugs. There is not many game bugs, mostly server issues.

    If you were able to get into a multiplayer match the game is really good. The balancing was pretty and the new additions made the map a little more interesting, Gungooses, Hornets, Infected Swords and much more.

    The Campaign was fun to go through, the terminals gave up a lot of story, the Cutscenes were great though they are pre rendered. I got so much nostalgia playing through the game, Halo 1 multiplayer was the best thing.

    Does it deserve a 10/10? Until the multiplayer is fixed no.

    This games gets a 9/10    … Expand
  36. dmbell1
    Dec 12, 2014
    0
    I have been a Halo fan for a long time and this game is a HUGE disappointment. I'm pissed at the $65.00 I spent on a game that doesn't have a functioning matchmaking system. Worst part, they added SWAT and now matchmaking freezes everything. How about you not add new features until you fix the one you have?!?!? **** you HALO!
  37. Rolodex
    Feb 17, 2015
    0
    DO NOT BUY! Multiplayer broken to the core. HD update a joke. I created an account here just to warn anybody who would be interested in this game. This is the first time I ever asked for a refund. Be aware that if you buy a digital download on the Xbox it will difficult to get it refunded! If you are nostalgic about Halo, fire up your old 360 or play get the PC version. How bad it is? TheDO NOT BUY! Multiplayer broken to the core. HD update a joke. I created an account here just to warn anybody who would be interested in this game. This is the first time I ever asked for a refund. Be aware that if you buy a digital download on the Xbox it will difficult to get it refunded! If you are nostalgic about Halo, fire up your old 360 or play get the PC version. How bad it is? The multiplayer is so bad that you will be shocked in disbelief that such a huge franchise coming from Microsoft and with so much money pumped into it fails on a level never even dreamed by the most crappy early access game on Steam. I was playing a two player coop campaign on a game that is 8 YEARS OLD and the lag choke where making the game frame rate drop to the range of 4fps, stall and even kick out the invited player. After an hour of trying, we stopped and got Destiny. Not a simple glitch or network issue. For as much hate that Destiny got, it is truly an amazing game compared to the Master Chief Collection disaster.… Expand
  38. Jaliver
    Mar 8, 2015
    2
    I've been a Halo fan all my life, I've grown up playing Halo. Halo has been my most played game series since the first Halo: Combat Evolved came out in 2001. Halo is a legendary game series that deserves anniversary edition games. Halo: Combat Evolved received that proper anniversary, Halo 2 however did not.

    Halo MCC is riddled in bugs, the date is 3/8/2015 and the game still suffers    I've been a Halo fan all my life, I've grown up playing Halo. Halo has been my most played game series since the first Halo: Combat Evolved came out in 2001. Halo is a legendary game series that deserves anniversary edition games. Halo: Combat Evolved received that proper anniversary, Halo 2 however did not.

    Halo MCC is riddled in bugs, the date is 3/8/2015 and the game still suffers matchmaking issues, campaign issues and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Regardless of these issues that first greeted me with the game I continued to play it, I wasn't going to let chief down, I love Halo and I was going to stick it out. I played the hell out of MCC and today I'm throwing in the towel and giving it its well earned poor rating.

    Current bugs experienced in MCC:

    Matchmaking:
    1. Uneven teams
    2. Forever loading times
    3. Random disconnects from games
    4. Random placements of games (you can search for the halo 3 playlist and somehow play another playlist)
    5. Terrible hitscan in halo 2 matchmaking still
    6. Broken party system, if you're looking to play this game with friends you will experience long delays in getting a party together and will also have to repeat the process of inviting your friends due to issues with how MCC handles party play. You can look to play with friends and it will randomly displace you on separate teams and sometimes even place you in separate games.
    7. In-game voice chat will randomly fail, that's right, sometimes you can't even talk to your friends or team mates in game and its not from disconnected mics.

    There are many more bugs to be found in this game, I mentioned matchmaking first because that seems to be the main concern for most gamers these days, however I play halo for more than the online services it has to offer, I love the Halo story and even here you will find countless random bugs.

    1. Unplayable online co-op with friends, its not an internet problem, for some reason different campaigns will fail to load or when you go to play them they will freeze your xbox. Sometimes Halo 3 Crows nest which seems to have this issue the worst will experience the worst multiplayer co-op lag while other missions work fine.
    2. Random disconnects during online campaign, you can randomly disconnect playing with your friends during your missions, very annoying especially for halo 2 legendary where the campaign is the hardest.
    3. Unexpected map failures for halo 4, if loading halo 4 campaign missions you may have difficulty with saving your campaign games. After saving and coming back to play said missions later they will crash your MCC. This happens especially often with Halo 4 "reclaimer" mission and I highly recommend beating it on one shot.

    Campaign and Multiplayer aren't the only areas effected by bugs, Halo Spartan OPs suffers from the similar random campaign lag where some missions work while others don't due to unknown lag. I'd normally classify this as a network issue but for the fact some spartan ops missions work clean while others will randomly fail to load, crash or just totally be unplayable due to random lag I won't classify it as a network lag issue on the player side at least.

    Forge mode is the last thing I'll complain about here, in every halo game switching between character and creator modes are relatively smooth and fast. While working with the Halo 2 Anniversary engine you can experience easily up to a waiting time of a minute before you switch modes from creator to character. This issue makes testing things in forge and forging things very inefficient and an overall waste of time for most forgers.

    Halo MCC has only one really good thing, the Halo2 remastered cut-scenes are fantastic, the game looks brilliant but is a miserable failure on the actual playing side. As a dedicated halo fan I can only say I'm horribly and sadly disappointed with the outcome of what should have been the Xbox One powerhouse game of the year easily. MCC has 4 great games, 3 of them arguably being some of the most fantastic games ever created put together into a terrible mosh of bugs and unreliability. When I heard of this game being created I thought to myself "this game is going to be perfect, there is no way 343 could screw this up for us." I was wrong, very very wrong. This is clear disrespect to the franchise from 343, having the Halo 5 guardians beta up while Halo MCC was suffering major and still is suffering major issues truly shows where 343 stands. 343 doesn't care about us fans, they just want to make money. Do not pre-order Halo 5. We cannot allow them to give us another game like this, if you're going to purchase Halo 5. Purchase it after release, we can't guarantee a playable game from them anymore so they shouldn't be guaranteed our money.    … Expand
  39. Hi_Im_Game
    Dec 3, 2014
    4
    Alright *cracks fingers*, here we go again.

    This game is broken. Common theme this is Fall for some reason... Multiplayer does not work, co-op online sucks due to the delay. 343 started out great with the Halo Anniversary remake of the original Halo, tailed off with an below average shooter in Halo 4 (not deserving to be in this collection in my opinion) and has now come out with    Alright *cracks fingers*, here we go again.

    This game is broken. Common theme this is Fall for some reason...

    Multiplayer does not work, co-op online sucks due to the delay. 343 started out great with the Halo Anniversary remake of the original Halo, tailed off with an below average shooter in Halo 4 (not deserving to be in this collection in my opinion) and has now come out with this broken trash which should have never passed quality control. I have lost faith in critics who still give games such as this good scores. Yes, I would give this game a 9/10 or higher BUT IT DOESN'T WORK so why all the high scores I wonder?

    I'll give this game a 4 for attempting to put four games into one for a generous price. Still does not excuse releasing a broken game for the holiday rush. When it works, its a 10 in my books but the multiplayer doesn't work (which is what I want to play, just like many other people here who are giving bad reviews) and something tells me this a sign of things to come from 343 industries. After this game and Halo 4 I have honestly lost complete interest in Halo 5. I think it's about time for me to throw in the towel with Halo, just like I have already done with Gears and CoD. Halo died with Halo 3 and you are blind if you don't see that. Move on just like Bungie did.    … Expand
  40. Cupcakebear
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Mistakes happen, matchmaking doesn't work, but it will eventually. We are reviewing the full game not what it is now. even though i am a bit frustrated with this setback Wednesday a "fix" is coming so i look forward to that. I find this game very nice. The graphics are amazing in campaign. I played custom and the halo 2 sniper makes my d hard. I was a reach player and this is just aMistakes happen, matchmaking doesn't work, but it will eventually. We are reviewing the full game not what it is now. even though i am a bit frustrated with this setback Wednesday a "fix" is coming so i look forward to that. I find this game very nice. The graphics are amazing in campaign. I played custom and the halo 2 sniper makes my d hard. I was a reach player and this is just a beautiful game. I don't know what match making will be like but i am ready… Expand
  41. Mbrock
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Does Halo MCC deserve a ten out of ten? No. But does it deserve any rating under a 5? Hell no. 343 has it's goods and bads, but MCC is GOOD, REALLY GOOD. The graphic overhaul on Halo CE makes the game totally playable again, I hardly felt like I was playing an outdated game. Halo 2 is absolutely beautiful and clean. Does Multiplayer suck right now? Oh yeah. It really does. But lets notDoes Halo MCC deserve a ten out of ten? No. But does it deserve any rating under a 5? Hell no. 343 has it's goods and bads, but MCC is GOOD, REALLY GOOD. The graphic overhaul on Halo CE makes the game totally playable again, I hardly felt like I was playing an outdated game. Halo 2 is absolutely beautiful and clean. Does Multiplayer suck right now? Oh yeah. It really does. But lets not give Halo a bunch of 3/10 and 1/10 because the multiplayer is broken. Evidently its the norm to ship games out unfinished or tested nowadays because every launch this year has been met with some disappointment. Not that I agree with nor hope it continues, but Halo really is an amazing game and this completes the Master Chief story perfectly.… Expand
  42. OhThomas
    Nov 24, 2014
    0
    The online for this game is broken, which is the main feature in a Halo series. 343 has so much to do that I wouldn't even know where to begin. Will change the score when they fix this broke garbage
  43. Kkrull
    Dec 1, 2014
    0
    Garbage! Matchmaking is utterly broken and has been since its release over 3 weeks ago. You can sit in lobby for over 30 minutes waiting for a game...only to have it fail upon loading. Uneven teams (5 vs 3) is common (assuming you get a game!) If you go in with friends then it breaks the room after nearly every match, everyone needs to re-boot the game and try to form a room again.Garbage! Matchmaking is utterly broken and has been since its release over 3 weeks ago. You can sit in lobby for over 30 minutes waiting for a game...only to have it fail upon loading. Uneven teams (5 vs 3) is common (assuming you get a game!) If you go in with friends then it breaks the room after nearly every match, everyone needs to re-boot the game and try to form a room again.

    343industries rolled out a game which should have been awesome (I've been playing halo since the first one), but they completely broke it. It is still in beta testing. No idea how they could screw up a game which has worked so well for over a decade. 343 is incompetent.    … Expand
  44. Snoopy101
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    One of the best gaming deals out there right now is The Master Chief Collection!! If you are a fan of the series then you obviously won't miss it but if you aren't then I encourage you to go get this right now!! You have 4 of the best campaigns anyone could ask for and multiplayer that never gets old! Seriously there is just so much content here it's ridiculous! The only thing wrong withOne of the best gaming deals out there right now is The Master Chief Collection!! If you are a fan of the series then you obviously won't miss it but if you aren't then I encourage you to go get this right now!! You have 4 of the best campaigns anyone could ask for and multiplayer that never gets old! Seriously there is just so much content here it's ridiculous! The only thing wrong with this game is the matchmaking and that can be fixed with an easy patch which I here is coming out soon. If that fixes it this game will be a perfect 10.… Expand
  45. wesker2012
    Nov 27, 2014
    0
    I was really pumped up for this game and I thought for sure this game would be a no brainer 10 out of 10 game. Unfortunately, Halo multiplayer fans are getting burned badly. This is probably the worst launch I've ever seen of a video game. The multiplayer is just a complete mess and hardly works most of the time. They keep releasing patches, but there are so many problems still. ThisI was really pumped up for this game and I thought for sure this game would be a no brainer 10 out of 10 game. Unfortunately, Halo multiplayer fans are getting burned badly. This is probably the worst launch I've ever seen of a video game. The multiplayer is just a complete mess and hardly works most of the time. They keep releasing patches, but there are so many problems still. This launch has left a very bad taste in my mouth. Its really just making me tired of even trying to get it to work and not even caring anymore. Game releases like these are really hurting the game industry as people cannot even rely on major reputable video game brands to deliver experiences expected. How many gamers will be willing to spend 60 dollars on a newly released game when these broken releases are becoming so commonplace?… Expand
  46. Albob
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Vale muito a pena!! ainda mais se você teve que passar o Jogo da geração passada.... ta bonito e é uma ótima preparação, tanto para relembrar, como para se preparar para o Halo 5
  47. RighteousNixon
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    In all honesty, I consider this to be the single best deal in the entire history of gaming and I have been a gamer since Atari first released its Pong home console back in the late 70's. 4 amazing games all running in 1080p 60fps, 2 of which have been completely redone from the ground up. Halo with the Anniversary edition and Halo 2, which was done for this release. Not to mention, overIn all honesty, I consider this to be the single best deal in the entire history of gaming and I have been a gamer since Atari first released its Pong home console back in the late 70's. 4 amazing games all running in 1080p 60fps, 2 of which have been completely redone from the ground up. Halo with the Anniversary edition and Halo 2, which was done for this release. Not to mention, over 100 multi-player maps, many of which have also been updated, and the Halo Nightfall series. The sheer amount of single player and multi-player content included here is absolutely mind numbing. Best of all, its just $60 (I only paid $48 through Best Buy's Gamer Club). MS could have easily charged $50-60 bucks just for the Halo 2 update. Again, in all my years of gaming I have never seen a better deal than the Master Chief Collection.

    How any Halo fan can say no to this package is utterly beyond my comprehension! If I could give this game an 11 out of 10, I would. As for myself, the long road to 100% completion is already well underway! Thank you Microsoft and 343 studios!!    … Expand
  48. Utran
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    jogo excelente, nao tem como da nota menor que 10, são 4 jogos em 1, porem o halo channel tem diversas linguas, e quase nada de portugues o que é deploravel, mais como estou analisando os 4 jogos, não tem como dar menos que 10 para o jogo, que ta com uma qualidade incrivel .
  49. Handbanana007
    Nov 17, 2014
    3
    The game started off great, enhanced graphics and 4 Halo games. The problem is the game's multi player is still not working properly after a week, I have yet to play matchmaking with any friends because it boots you or won't let you join. We tried playing campaign together, it kept freezing. I'm not sure how all these people are giving it such high marks, too many Halo fan boys, don'tThe game started off great, enhanced graphics and 4 Halo games. The problem is the game's multi player is still not working properly after a week, I have yet to play matchmaking with any friends because it boots you or won't let you join. We tried playing campaign together, it kept freezing. I'm not sure how all these people are giving it such high marks, too many Halo fan boys, don't rate something if your going to be biased and if you think a game that only has about 25% of it wokring is good then you need to have your head examined. I dont' mind paying $60 if the whole things works, but their most recent update actually took away game features, not only does it not work but now you are getting less then what was advertised.… Expand
  50. Tchaca
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    I've started from Halo 1 and going forward. The game is amazing. Even that it's older games with a new face, I think it worth it, since I didn't played Halo 1 and 2. The story is solid and of course, you have to keep in mind that this is a game from 13 years ago, so don't create cinematic expectations to that version. On the other hand, halo 2, 3 and 4 it's just like a movie.
  51. YeahNah
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Was surprised at how fun Halo CE's campaign is at Heroic. But doing legendary without the magnum is the most frustrating thing ever. 10/10.

    Oh, and H2A and H3 multiplayer is uber good.
  52. Chadg167
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    Having so much fun with this game. All 4 games look, and play amazing at 1080/60. The gameplay from 10 years ago is still just as good, and the campaigns for each game are worth the $60 (80$ up in Canada). It's unfortunate the matchmaking is having issues, but making custom games with 6-7 other friends is an absolute blast and reminded me how much fun online will be once it's up andHaving so much fun with this game. All 4 games look, and play amazing at 1080/60. The gameplay from 10 years ago is still just as good, and the campaigns for each game are worth the $60 (80$ up in Canada). It's unfortunate the matchmaking is having issues, but making custom games with 6-7 other friends is an absolute blast and reminded me how much fun online will be once it's up and running problem free. This is the best collection of remastered titles ever released in my opinion, and the halo nightfall tv show and halo 5 mp beta are icing on the cake. If you have an Xbox one and even a passing interest in halo, this is a must buy.… Expand
  53. skiggy
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This is by far the best game/gift on any console to date..... I never thought I would see the day when they remastered the greatest games of my time. Im 34 and Halo CE came out when i was 21. All the LAN parties that took place were amazing! Halo 2 brought xbox live and I played online so much I never got to play the campaign before some moron stole my disc...
    Halo 2 on this disc looks    This is by far the best game/gift on any console to date..... I never thought I would see the day when they remastered the greatest games of my time. Im 34 and Halo CE came out when i was 21. All the LAN parties that took place were amazing! Halo 2 brought xbox live and I played online so much I never got to play the campaign before some moron stole my disc...
    Halo 2 on this disc looks amazing! The lighting, graphics and character movement look stellar!!! I havent even seen Halo 3 or 4 yet so thats for later.
    343 did a great job organizing this game. One may get overwhelmed if they didnt do it right but they did it perfect! Nothing has changed in these games and back when they were originally released, I think the lowest score they got was a 9 or 9.5 and thats why I am giving it a 10. Its got the same great game play we have all grown to love with Halo, it looks 10x better, its smooth and now every game is online... Perfect 10 for me.    … Expand
  54. BionicSammich
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I wish I could give it a 9.9/10. Everything about it is absolutely glorious, with the exception of some of the remastered sounds in the Halo 2A campaign. I just miss the old sounds of things like the SMG, Sniper, Ghost and some stuff like that. Its only a tiny detail, but options in the menu for that would be awesome (even if they might be unnecessary)
  55. AkimboTitan
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    THIS IS AWESOME! If you're going to get one game this christmas season, make it this one. I'm having an absolute blast playing through Halo 1 and 2 again! I'll have probably finished the campaign (legendary) by the weekend. So far it is just jawdropping. The game looks beautiful by modern standards, with all the quirks and hand-crafted feel of 10 years ago. I've managed to get onto theTHIS IS AWESOME! If you're going to get one game this christmas season, make it this one. I'm having an absolute blast playing through Halo 1 and 2 again! I'll have probably finished the campaign (legendary) by the weekend. So far it is just jawdropping. The game looks beautiful by modern standards, with all the quirks and hand-crafted feel of 10 years ago. I've managed to get onto the multiplayer now as well, (its working properly for me now) and that is just where this community shines. I've already come across mindblowing forge creations and have had epic games of Coagulation BTB, among others. :) Seriously, this is a goldmine of some of the best games of the last decade. BUY BUY BUY!… Expand
  56. Swagboi
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Halo: MCC is an excellent game. You get hours upon hours of content for such a small price, not only that you get access to the upcoming Halo 5 beta which is a prize in itself. If you love Halo then purchase this, you will not be disappointed.
  57. Viralsnake
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    Great value for money. The center piece is of course H2A

    A decade after the release of Halo 2, the fan favourite of the games returns. It’s graphics are stunning, it’s gunplay smooth, it’s Forge improved and it’s network connection is about as laggy as it was in 2004 Yes, I don’t know how but 343 managed to make Halo 2 anniversary’s network as bad as Halo 2 did 10 years ago. While the    Great value for money. The center piece is of course H2A

    A decade after the release of Halo 2, the fan favourite of the games returns. It’s graphics are stunning, it’s gunplay smooth, it’s Forge improved and it’s network connection is about as laggy as it was in 2004
    Yes, I don’t know how but 343 managed to make Halo 2 anniversary’s network as bad as Halo 2 did 10 years ago. While the network issues aren’t quite as bad as Betafield… I mean, Battlefield 4’s, it’s not the best. Thankfully, they’ve promised a patch to be released on 13th November, just two days after launch, which will fix the reported network problems. Given this, I'm disregarding them in my score.

    If you are tired of the current FPS games and all the ‘Modern Military Shooters’ that are floating around now, grab Halo. Is it dated in some ways? Definitely, but in others that’s just a breath of fresh air in the stuffy environment created by companies rehashing the same story several dozen times and releasing it under a different name (I’m looking at you, Activision). Surprisingly, Halo holds up brilliantly and puts most of our modern FPS games to shame    … Expand
  58. Hogwa
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    I have to apologise for my recent post on halo master chief. It is possible to recover from a save point I just did not look properly at what I was doing.I am still looking for the original Scarab tank however.
  59. PlaceboHead
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    What Happens when you Take 4 of the Best and Most Influential Games in History and put them all on one disc? A Score that Ultimately Becomes a 50 out of 10! Each Halo houses a Flawless Campaign, plus, as added measure, 343 gives purchasers a Beta Key and a Movie.

    Halo:MCC improvements to fps GREATLY affect gameplay for the better. The controls are responsive and the graphics are silky    What Happens when you Take 4 of the Best and Most Influential Games in History and put them all on one disc? A Score that Ultimately Becomes a 50 out of 10! Each Halo houses a Flawless Campaign, plus, as added measure, 343 gives purchasers a Beta Key and a Movie.

    Halo:MCC improvements to fps GREATLY affect gameplay for the better. The controls are responsive and the graphics are silky smooth. Blur studios brought these characters to life through gorgeous cutscenes that add to the atmosphere and help flesh out the universe.

    A Must Have Game for any Xbox One Owner; and, to all still waiting to Jump Into MS' Next Box, this is quite an incentive to do so    … Expand
  60. wag09
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Couldn't have asked for more in an anniversary edition of halo 2. This is the best bundle since valve's orange box. The only pitfall is the number of bugs that exist at launch. However, that is expected given the size (approximately 60Gb) of content that you are getting. You are getting 1Gb/$1, that is insane!
  61. Rzibara117
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    Halo 2A campaign alone is worth the $60. The graphics are beautiful, and the story is top notch. Gameplay aged extremely well. The other 3 campaigns and the multiplayer are just icing on the cake. Hopefully 343 can fix the Matchmaking ASAP though
  62. Munthelion
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    The Master Chief Collection is a must buy for Halo and Xbox fans alike.

    The collection bundles Halo 1, 2, 3 and 4 with 60 FPS on all and a very nicely re-skinned and touched up edition of Halo 2. One important thing to note is that the Remastered edition of Halo 1 also makes an appearance here and a nice touch was in the way you transition in both Halo 1 and 2 between the remastered    The Master Chief Collection is a must buy for Halo and Xbox fans alike.

    The collection bundles Halo 1, 2, 3 and 4 with 60 FPS on all and a very nicely re-skinned and touched up edition of Halo 2.

    One important thing to note is that the Remastered edition of Halo 1 also makes an appearance here and a nice touch was in the way you transition in both Halo 1 and 2 between the remastered and original additions no longer includes a fade to black, its instant and very fun to play with, you will not believe how far gaming has come.

    But halo is nothing without multiplayer, I will admit, I was very frustrated with the multiplayer being broken so long after launch, but since that time I have enjoyed hundreds of extremely fun online games.

    For example being able to go back and play Halo 1 online as it was meant to be played was a very rewarding experience and really took me back to my childhood.

    It should also be noted that the Master Chief Collection has also gained Spartan Ops since launch which featured in Halo 4.

    All in all one of the most generous and well put together bundles in the history of gaming and I'd also like to give props to 343 for rewarding us with Halo ODST later this year for our troubles, one of my favorite games of the Franchise and I very much look forward to it.    … Expand
  63. SweeDishh
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    Best collection ever make, the game is just simply for the fans, the online multiplayer is not working perfect but is gonna fixed with one update, if you are a xboxer or a halo fan you need this game
  64. DannyDarko90
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    Don't listen to all the trolls rating the game with 0's and 1's. Yes, there are issues with matchmaking at this time, however, I have still managed to play multiple matchmaking games. My only issue in Campaign is that once in a while when I pause the game, it will take me to the campaign menus. Outside of that, its been incredible. It's everything a Halo fan could want. I understand thatDon't listen to all the trolls rating the game with 0's and 1's. Yes, there are issues with matchmaking at this time, however, I have still managed to play multiple matchmaking games. My only issue in Campaign is that once in a while when I pause the game, it will take me to the campaign menus. Outside of that, its been incredible. It's everything a Halo fan could want. I understand that issues can happen server side and its understandable to be upset but that's not fair to be completely unreasonable about it. We still get campaign, forge, custom games too. There's plenty to do until the servers are fixed.

    The moment that the main menu fires up and you hear the classic Halo theme, nostalgia kicks in. i love Halo and the fact that I can replay all four Halo games for $60 is a deal I could never pass up.

    I give it a 9/10 just because of the mp issue atm.    … Expand
  65. Fabrizzio1000
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    The MasterChief Collection was all I wanted. Replay old memories with new graphics and sound effects. The new cinematics really adds up to the game. Plus, you have all 3 other games with it. It's a very good deal overall for only 60$. It's a must have for your game collection on your xbox one.
  66. y2jarmyofficial
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    best remaster ever!!!true there are problems with matchmaking but over all as of December it has improved, so I give this game a 10 out of 10. halo 4 looks better then ever and halo 2 looks amazing !!!
  67. gametrooper
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    for any die hard halo fan, this is the reason to own an x box one. 4 amazing games, over 100 multiplayer maps, a halo 5 beta, and halo night fall. a movie directed by ridley scott that is released in episodes which bridges the said movie into halo 5.all for the price of one game. halo 2 anniversary is the star of this package.
  68. KevowOfRice
    Nov 24, 2014
    5
    I asked myself, what game could possibly be worse than destiny? And here we are... This **** game. Its really only highly rated for the nostalgia and the fact that it came with 4 games and every single map. Great deal right? Nope. What use is having every single map if getting into a game takes 10 minutes? (Yes, I played after the patch on thursday) And the lag in campaign ruins theI asked myself, what game could possibly be worse than destiny? And here we are... This **** game. Its really only highly rated for the nostalgia and the fact that it came with 4 games and every single map. Great deal right? Nope. What use is having every single map if getting into a game takes 10 minutes? (Yes, I played after the patch on thursday) And the lag in campaign ruins the immersion the game has on you. Even Halo 4, a game that never lagged on the 360, took several framerate drops in the beginning mission a 360 with an outdated gpu, cpu, and 256mb of ram, ran smoother than the Xbox one did. Halo C.E.A STILL has input lag with the **** synchronous netcode making co-op STILL unplayable. The nightfall series that comes with the game looks like a **** youtube series edited by amateurs. All in all, I give this bundle a 3/10. But I was still able to enjoy the Halo 2A graphics, blur cutscenes, and its story, which brings it up to a 5. Not proud of you 343.… Expand
  69. synced
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    i Buy a Xbox One ONLY Because i love scfi and Halo series
    and halo does not disappoint mi this colection is great

    4 legendary games, 1 beta for halo 5, 100 multiplayer maps and halo nightfall series, this is just too much for only $60

    halo is the best fps scfi ever made .
    killzone is garbage, halo is salmon
  70. srJeffers
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    The campaigns are great and the things they added to Halo 2 are awesome (especially the new sounds) although the graphics aren't so amazing that they will blow your mind. My one problem is that in Halo 2, if you save and quit in the middle of the mission, 90% of the time, it still doesn't save your progress and you will have to start the mission all over again (hopefully this will beThe campaigns are great and the things they added to Halo 2 are awesome (especially the new sounds) although the graphics aren't so amazing that they will blow your mind. My one problem is that in Halo 2, if you save and quit in the middle of the mission, 90% of the time, it still doesn't save your progress and you will have to start the mission all over again (hopefully this will be fixed).

    Multiplayer is AMAZING when it works. After the last patch, matches have been much easier to find although it can still be somewhat slow at times. There is also a small number of playlists but 343 has stated that they will be adding more when they have fixed the bugs in the game.

    I would give this a 10 because it sets out to do exactly what it was meant to but I'm taking a point away for the glitches.    … Expand
  71. joyalexandre
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    Yes the online multiplayer is not working as it should be, but there is a lot of content for the price. All the local multiplayer you want is there and working fine. This is a great compilation and you can find it at a good price now.
  72. DragonEffect4
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    This game is insane... the graphics are just breathtaking. The side clips in between missions look like they aren't even animated. I believe most of the bugs are fixed, so it runs well. If you have ever played halo, then this is a game for you. Words do not describe its optical advancement showing us the real potential of these consoles.
  73. LongSlayer
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This is one of the greatest compilations for video games. The value is unmatchable with four halo games and multiplayer for its original price of $60. I'll just touch up on each game. Halo: Combat Evolve has a great story and introduction to the franchise. The music sounds terrific and unique. The anniversary looks pretty good too, but I wish they would've redone the cutscenes for Xbox OneThis is one of the greatest compilations for video games. The value is unmatchable with four halo games and multiplayer for its original price of $60. I'll just touch up on each game. Halo: Combat Evolve has a great story and introduction to the franchise. The music sounds terrific and unique. The anniversary looks pretty good too, but I wish they would've redone the cutscenes for Xbox One instead of keep the updated cutscenes from Xbox 360. Halo 2 is another great game that has amazing looking cutscenes and the new anniversary graphics are pretty good. The gameplay is really fun with new mechanics like dual-wielding. The story is pretty great, especially when you get the opportunity to play on the Covenant side for awhile. Halo 3 is the Halo I played a lot when I was younger and it's better than ever. I love each and every mission because of the combat, story, and music. This Halo has a lot of nostalgia for me. Halo 4 is amazing. People don't like it because it's a little different from past Halo's, but these changes are good. The graphics and setting are absolutely beautiful, and the music is stunning, even though it's diverse from the past Halo's. The story of Halo 4 is excellent, most notably the moments with Master Chief and Cortana where their chemistry is like no other. The multiplayer is a huge aspect of Halo. Yes, it had issues at launch but now there's no problems with finding games. The game finding system is great because there are many modes and categories to choose from. The only complaint I have with the online game modes is that there's no classic "Grift Ball," I loved that game. Halo: MCC is a must have for anyone who owns an Xbox One and you'll play for a long time, and you'll have fun doing it in 1080p and 60fps.… Expand
  74. Themfgamer
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    Basically if your a fan of halo, x-box, shooters etc. Buy this game. It's a few hundred dollars worth of content for, what like $60 smackeroos. Pretty much think of this, 4 games, all there dlc, a free tv series, a beta to another game... ALSO THE GAMES ARE REMASTERED AND CAN SWITCH TO DIFFERENT GRAPHICS!! Got carried away but this game is defiantly worth the price and time, buy it!
  75. DanT
    Dec 3, 2014
    0
    Return for full refund. (Even the digital version)

    Multiplayer is completely broken. It can take hours for matchmaking to queue a single game. Normally Microsoft doesn’t provide refunds on digitally purchased games but since this game is so blatantly broken, they have no choice but to provide a full refund. Simply contact Xbox live support. I will consider repurchasing this game in    Return for full refund. (Even the digital version)

    Multiplayer is completely broken. It can take hours for matchmaking to queue a single game. Normally Microsoft doesn’t provide refunds on digitally purchased games but since this game is so blatantly broken, they have no choice but to provide a full refund. Simply contact Xbox live support.

    I will consider repurchasing this game in the future if multiplayer is properly fixed.    … Expand
  76. Pcphorse118
    Nov 17, 2014
    9
    4 games for the price of 1! Remastered Halo and Halo 2. These are the games that fully got me into the Xbox in the first place. Falling in love with the games all over again is amazing. Once the multiplayer issues are ironed out this will get 10/10
  77. TheTruthSpeaker
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    Halo the master chief collection is a great package containing 4 of the greatest games of all time. What more is there to ask. Also coming with forge for three of the games,custom games for all the games, the halo 5 beta, 4 campaigns, a movie, and dedicated multiplayer for all 4 games this is the ultimate package. Sadly though at launch there were unforgivable multiplayer issues deemingHalo the master chief collection is a great package containing 4 of the greatest games of all time. What more is there to ask. Also coming with forge for three of the games,custom games for all the games, the halo 5 beta, 4 campaigns, a movie, and dedicated multiplayer for all 4 games this is the ultimate package. Sadly though at launch there were unforgivable multiplayer issues deeming online play unplayable. The issues were fixed in just over a week but due to the issues in launch week this game does not get a perfect 100.… Expand
  78. iceman00n
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    All four campaigns, no framerate issues, slick visuals, and a fully remastered Halo 2 Campaign? Awesome! This game is worth far more than the asking price. If you are new to Halo, or a fan of these games, this is a must have. If you never liked halo, Don't get it and don't review it. It is all here and all refined. The controls for every game are customizable, and all skulls andAll four campaigns, no framerate issues, slick visuals, and a fully remastered Halo 2 Campaign? Awesome! This game is worth far more than the asking price. If you are new to Halo, or a fan of these games, this is a must have. If you never liked halo, Don't get it and don't review it. It is all here and all refined. The controls for every game are customizable, and all skulls and multiplayer modes are unlocked! Halo 2 looks stunning, and the updated soundtrack is worth a playthrough all by itself.… Expand
  79. MyStupidName22
    Dec 31, 2014
    0
    Never played Halo online before. Only played the original Halo years ago in single player. Bought it day one because CoD was awful this year and I wanted a FPS to play. I was able to get into one room where the game was hacked (one team had something like 50 kills, the other team had 0, and they took no damage). Couldn't get in to another game. Tried it a month later. Couldn't get inNever played Halo online before. Only played the original Halo years ago in single player. Bought it day one because CoD was awful this year and I wanted a FPS to play. I was able to get into one room where the game was hacked (one team had something like 50 kills, the other team had 0, and they took no damage). Couldn't get in to another game. Tried it a month later. Couldn't get in again. Gave up. I couldnt care less when/if this ever gets fixed.… Expand
  80. truxton
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    Halo is one of the best games your ever play, and to have the first four Halo games on one disc with all the multiplayer maps is a godsend. A must have for anyone who loves fun multiplayer and a solid story. Get this if you have never played Halo you won't regret it.
  81. Mudgee
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    There aren't many games left with my disposable income that make me keep coming back for more. Luckily, Halo MCC is one of them. Whilst this is the first Halo game I've purchased myself, I grew up with this game like a religion at my friend's homes. It brings me back to the glory days and is evident of money well spent, considering it technically is four games in one. Unfortunately, it wasThere aren't many games left with my disposable income that make me keep coming back for more. Luckily, Halo MCC is one of them. Whilst this is the first Halo game I've purchased myself, I grew up with this game like a religion at my friend's homes. It brings me back to the glory days and is evident of money well spent, considering it technically is four games in one. Unfortunately, it was launched too earlier, to meet some corporate-business suit deadline. Multiplayer has effectively not worked for me since I bought it 9 days ago. This aside, it is still a fundamentally rock solid game and the glory days of my gaming youth have come flooding back home again. Like many have said; Halo 2 Anniversary is the highlight of the collection, and I couldn't agree more. I would have rated this a solid 9, but releasing the game too early has been a slight let-down.… Expand
  82. HSuke
    Aug 3, 2015
    9
    Great for single-player. Poor for multi-player ... if you're into that.

    I've had this game since the first month, and it was buggy as hell back then. Half a year later, various patches have fixed most of the issues, and it's in much better condition than before. Remastered H2 is quite well-done. H1 has not aged well at all and is still incredibly broken. H1 and H2 are both very    Great for single-player. Poor for multi-player ... if you're into that.

    I've had this game since the first month, and it was buggy as hell back then. Half a year later, various patches have fixed most of the issues, and it's in much better condition than before. Remastered H2 is quite well-done. H1 has not aged well at all and is still incredibly broken. H1 and H2 are both very repetitive. H3, H4, and ODST are much better in that aspect. This collection is worth it for those last 3 games.

    The Halo universe has an amazing background story. However, it's not that well executed in the games. I've played the games, replayed them, and re-read the Wikis numerous times, and I still have trouble identifying what's going on the games because of the constant corridors and levels that look exactly alike.

    Overall, with the bug fixes, it's quite a strong collection and still a must-buy for anyone who has yet to play the Halo series. Enjoy the collection for the single-player experience.

    Lastly, as a PC gamer, the mechanics of Halo multiplayer suck. No lean/cover, poor aiming, etc. On top of that, match making and speeds are poor.    … Expand
  83. jurget
    Jan 18, 2015
    10
    I love the idea to get four games in price of one, I bought it for single player and I'm very satisfied. Graphics is good, music and gameplay are excellent.
  84. DrZomboid
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    Four campaigns, four multiplayers plus Halo 5 Guardians beta. Best compilation ever but matchmaking is still broken, especially in Big Team Battle....
  85. GuineaPigMan
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    The story of a pack as Halo. Four complete games in one. The first, third and fourth part is actually only received minor updates. The second part, however, has been fully customized. New graphics and videos are included. The more players there are 100 routes or segments. However, in the beginning it was very bad for the multiplayer part, because we had to wait a long time for a game.
  86. Stevesitz
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    A huge amount of content and fun for the price. Most buyers have likely played through the entire campaign of all the games included, but it is fun to relive and play them again. Playing the early games again is a bit off-putting at first because of the odd and floaty controls but once you get them down again it's amazing to relive the game from the beginning, and having them remastered.A huge amount of content and fun for the price. Most buyers have likely played through the entire campaign of all the games included, but it is fun to relive and play them again. Playing the early games again is a bit off-putting at first because of the odd and floaty controls but once you get them down again it's amazing to relive the game from the beginning, and having them remastered. With everything included from all 4 of the games (including online capabilities added to Halo 1 and 2, as well as all the Spartan Ops missions from Halo 4) this game is easily a no-brainer investment for Halo fans or anyone that doesn't still own and original Xbox with the entire series of games. The only reason I'm not giving this game a higher rating is because there are a few bugs (included from the first 2 games) that were included in the remaster that are yet to be fixed at the time of this review. There was also an issue with matchmaking early in the launch (causing players to sit in the lobby for upwards to 30 minutes waiting for a game) but it seems to have been corrected.… Expand
  87. melonboy
    Jan 24, 2015
    8
    Although the multiplayer is a bit broken but it has been fixed, any way the halo 2 anniversary graphics and new multiplayer and new forge maps, blocks and gadgets are a few of the awesome things in halo mcc. so if you have an xbox one it is a must buy
  88. Rymac44
    Jan 20, 2015
    9
    Four great campaigns, fun forge mode. Each game looks significantly better, especially the completely remastered halo 2. However, it's unfortunate the multiplayer servers have not been working right. Overall very good value with four fun games and many multiplayer maps.
  89. TheLastColossus
    Mar 14, 2015
    5
    I have to be honest here, after 4 months, the game is still unplayable online, too bad it got overrated like it always did, to me this game deserves a 5, why? the game has a very bad online matchmaking that will keep you wait more than you actually play, I thought "the cloud" and the dedicated servers was something they did advertise with the Halo collection, it was all bullsh!t.
  90. Younger
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    An impressive game. A complete rework of all of the previous halo games on top of a completely new one. Yes the multi-player is a bit clunky. Longer wait times joining servers then we are used to and many missed bugs threw out the reworked material. All can and should be refined and corrected threw the coming months. One good patch can change a game. With a bit a patients the game looksAn impressive game. A complete rework of all of the previous halo games on top of a completely new one. Yes the multi-player is a bit clunky. Longer wait times joining servers then we are used to and many missed bugs threw out the reworked material. All can and should be refined and corrected threw the coming months. One good patch can change a game. With a bit a patients the game looks very exiting. A very large complement of well done maps. Rich game play on and off line with Many different modes and perks to play around with. If the user support doesn't form up enough to motivate the developers threw complaints and funds(the two things that make the world go round :) I could see this game falling off into the realm of just another elaborate campaign reunion. BUT if the developers and players step up I see this being a wonderful counterbalance to Call Of Duty.… Expand
  91. merge111
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    Worth a 10 for the campaigns alone. Then you have all the multiplayer maps across all the games giving ultimate replayability. I'd be satisfied with this as my only game for at least the next 6 months.
  92. squatch217
    Feb 24, 2015
    8
    My rating would be a 10 if multiplayer worked. Multiplayer isn't really my thing anymore, but I was looking forward to playing this game online. I've owned it for about a month and half and haven't gotten into any games. That being said the campaigns are worth the money by themselves. Going back through and playing them all is awesome and the updated graphics in 1and 2 are great as is theMy rating would be a 10 if multiplayer worked. Multiplayer isn't really my thing anymore, but I was looking forward to playing this game online. I've owned it for about a month and half and haven't gotten into any games. That being said the campaigns are worth the money by themselves. Going back through and playing them all is awesome and the updated graphics in 1and 2 are great as is the updated soundtrack.… Expand
  93. DirtyDave
    Jan 18, 2015
    8
    This is 4 games in 1 so it's already a better deal than the Orange Box. The installing takes days but when that painfull process is done you can enjoy all the games as you remembered them. And the remastery of halo 2 is far greater than what they did with halo 1. Epic in scale
  94. rhysmyself
    Apr 2, 2015
    9
    The focus of gameplay for me was jumping back into split screen campaign mode for the remastered Halo CE and Halo 2. This did not disappoint in this area. Would I purchase a remastered HALO CE and Halo 2 for single player probably not, if you missed the 360 releases getting Halo 3 / 4 is a good. Experienced crashing even after massive updates approximately 1 per play through the campaigns.
  95. hainzy1989
    Dec 22, 2014
    8
    I never rate or review games but felt it was a must for this one due to all the pointless and unhelpful negative reviews its had.

    Let me start by saying i've never played Halo, it has never been of interest to me and I've never really got on with it so when my misses forced me to get this, I was apprehensive to say the least! After playing and completing Halo 1 and half way through Halo    I never rate or review games but felt it was a must for this one due to all the pointless and unhelpful negative reviews its had.

    Let me start by saying i've never played Halo, it has never been of interest to me and I've never really got on with it so when my misses forced me to get this, I was apprehensive to say the least! After playing and completing Halo 1 and half way through Halo 2 I can honestly say this is one of the best shoot em ups I've played.

    The Graphics have clearly been updated from the orginals, but it still isnt the most highly graphical game I have ever played, but its been updated enough to make it playable in todays genres, I'm not going to sit here and say this game is anywhere in the ball park of GTA, but it doesnt try to be. If you want a game where you can sit back and unload mountains of bulletts into random creatures and have a laugh doing so then this is a game for you.

    This game comes in as an easy 7-8, and find it impossible for people to suggest otherwise! Plus its 4 games in 1!    … Expand
  96. Gowther
    Jan 3, 2015
    7
    While the multiplayer component is still rather broken, it certainly does impress me to see the full Halo campaign remastered in one package and at a good price.
  97. XxAcidFaZexX
    Mar 17, 2015
    7
    Positives:
    - Great redefiined Graphics
    - All campaigns in one game

    Negatives:
    - Unnecessarily long loading times
    - Matchmaking Issues
    - Download time
  98. Honoral
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    I'm giving this game a 9 just because I love the single player. Playing this in co-op is the best and the first two installments give a nice sense of nostalgia. For me, this was worth the price (didn't pay full retail price though) as I did not own a 360 and I missed Halo 3 and 4. I have spent quite a lot of time playing this and I just can't get enough.

    Why is my grade "only a 9 then?    I'm giving this game a 9 just because I love the single player. Playing this in co-op is the best and the first two installments give a nice sense of nostalgia. For me, this was worth the price (didn't pay full retail price though) as I did not own a 360 and I missed Halo 3 and 4. I have spent quite a lot of time playing this and I just can't get enough.

    Why is my grade "only a 9 then? I consider 9 a high grade, but a few problems are preventing me from giving it a 10. As we all know, the multiplayer. I bought the game a month after its release. First, I completed the single player campaigns. I guess I missed the worst part of the problem but it still had matchmaking and stability issues.

    The second shortcoming is that FPS drops once in a while, in co-op even below 30 so it really is noticeable. Then again I don't mind it that much when the game works like a charm. I like it. I love it. I can't wait for Halo 5. Even with these problems this is, for me personally, the best Xbox One exclusive out now and one of the best considering all platforms (at least for last year).    … Expand
  99. Ripper89
    Mar 13, 2015
    6
    if this is your first halo game... BE WARNED this games multiplayer has NO noobs and all of the players are amazing online and incredibly hard to beat EVEN KNOWING EVERYTHING EVERYBODY HAS IS THE SAME!
    If you have played all the halo games and are very good at Halo you are missing out on a lot. GET THIS GAME AS SOON AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN!
    The campaign is good fun but when i play with my    if this is your first halo game... BE WARNED this games multiplayer has NO noobs and all of the players are amazing online and incredibly hard to beat EVEN KNOWING EVERYTHING EVERYBODY HAS IS THE SAME!
    If you have played all the halo games and are very good at Halo you are missing out on a lot. GET THIS GAME AS SOON AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN!

    The campaign is good fun but when i play with my friend not far away we CONSTANTLY HAVE PROBLEMS! we both have brilliant internet connections but every single time we play we spend an hour on loading screens and give up.

    Personal belief: this was my first halo game, so i am a noob. i found it constantly hard to feel like i was contributing to my team when playing online because i struggle to understand somethings that are very irritating.
    Example: sometimes im constantly shooting at someone WITH ACCURACY, they take two shots at me and im dead.

    I personally couldn't wait for this game, but as a noob at halo i found it very hard to play online and certain things also baffled me how unfair it sometimes feels. It made me feel completely useless... i have raged quit soooo many times with this game

    The campaigns are fun when they work, but co op online with a friend seemed to be a struggle for Halo 2 especially, this being because of the graphics

    6 out of 10    … Expand
  100. TheLegGodt
    Apr 6, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was my first game ever on the original Xbox console. Loved it to bits. The second HALO was good but I was losing interest in games. When I got my xbox360 I never realy bothered with HALO 3 and by the time HALO 4 came out I had lost interest again in gaming. I never playedthe multiplayer parts of any of these games.

    I couldn't resist a complete collectors eddition of all 4 games and I must say I am having a blast! These are really good games and next to forza and GTA5 the best right now on XBOX one. Still haven't played the online mode, so it never concerned me that that part of the game was (apparently) broken at first.

    The package is wel presented and just feels like a treasure trove. It's amazing how consistent the games all feek together in terms of gameplay yet each one is a fresh experience. All games are really worth playing although HALO CE does feel a bit dated and the cut scenes stutter really badly. That should not happen, they are not taxing for the system, just badly ported. For me that knocks off a point from a perfect 10.

    The point is knocked off because however good I think it is, I don't believe this is a game for everyone no matter what. The story isn't good enough to justify that statement. To me, a game with a 9 or higher should be no-brainer must buy. Sadly many professional critics use a 9 too easily.

    However, if you for a really tight shooter (at least for what I can attest toi in campaign mode) with some great level design (love the great set pieces with the vehicles) the I can highly recommend this game.    … Expand
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#10 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#8 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 69
  3. Negative: 1 out of 69
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    80
    Utterly broken right now, but the central appeal of four Halos on one disc is irresistible. [Issue#257, p.54]
  2. GameCritics
    Feb 4, 2015
    45
    A bit of a disaster...Why? It's a half-assed, crudely cobbled-together product prone to crashing, lockups (and as of press time) absolutely non-functional multiplayer.
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  3. GameOver.gr
    Jan 22, 2015
    85
    The problems with the multiplayer modes of the game are still there, but you can't overlook the greatness of the 4 games this package offers.
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