Halo: The Master Chief Collection

 Xbox One
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1941 Ratings

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  1. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Despite Halo Master Chief Collection's very poor release, nearly 10 years later, Halo Master Chief Collection is is amazing. They even went as far to improve Firefight, by adding Flood Firefight for Halo 3 ODST. Another thing that was impressive was they decided to add Custom Browser, Mod Support, and even added certain things that you could not drive in Halo Reach before, like the Sabre.Despite Halo Master Chief Collection's very poor release, nearly 10 years later, Halo Master Chief Collection is is amazing. They even went as far to improve Firefight, by adding Flood Firefight for Halo 3 ODST. Another thing that was impressive was they decided to add Custom Browser, Mod Support, and even added certain things that you could not drive in Halo Reach before, like the Sabre. It also had the great addition of Halo 2 Anniversary Campaign, which did justice in making the Halo 2 Campaign look amazing. Overall I would have said that the release of MCC made the game horrible, MCC aged like fine wine.… Expand
  2. CronNieves
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    It’s an excellent game, i was spend a lot of time playing this game and is really enjoy
  3. XB_Miss-Sniper
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    The game certainly took a turn for the better when they fixed the server issues.
    It's a shame it was too little too late.
  4. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    A coletânea possui todos os clássicos de Halo remasterizados com muita qualidade, definitivamente entregou mais do que eu esperava e as opções de multiplayer são muito boas, gastei muitas horas nessa coletânea e gastaria muito mais se pudesse, vale muito a pena.
  5. shi11tenshi
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Had a really rough start during the beginning of its life but nowadays it's a really great package full of Blockbuster titles and tons of features and content it took a long time but 343 finally got this game back on track it's literally one of the best packages you can buy.
  6. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    While at launch, the game was a buggy mess almost as bad as a Bethesda game, but now it has become an amazing experience with hundreds of hours of content and 700 achievements. It simple: if you own an Xbox One or Series X, you need MCC.
  7. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Its an EPIC game. I like the gameplay and the visuals were fantastic. I would like to play again in future
  8. George_K
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    so i will only talk about some features in the game so let's start. Firstly I love the new graphics and the sound effects also the fact that you can change the graphics in the old games to the original is insanely good and nostalgic, also the multiplier is fire with tons of maps and bc xbox one stepped on with halo 5 which was undescriable, To conclude it is sure worth, especially the pcso i will only talk about some features in the game so let's start. Firstly I love the new graphics and the sound effects also the fact that you can change the graphics in the old games to the original is insanely good and nostalgic, also the multiplier is fire with tons of maps and bc xbox one stepped on with halo 5 which was undescriable, To conclude it is sure worth, especially the pc version but we are talking about the xbox one here… Expand
  9. UnbiasXboxGamer
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    I just got Xbox Game Pass for only a dollar and I had never played Halo in my whole entire life. I had always wanted to play Halo, as soon as the game was done downloading, I played Halo Reach the first mission was decent but by the end of the game I was amazed by how good the campaign was, I will soon play Halo CE. I then I tried the multiplayer, I expected it to not be too different fromI just got Xbox Game Pass for only a dollar and I had never played Halo in my whole entire life. I had always wanted to play Halo, as soon as the game was done downloading, I played Halo Reach the first mission was decent but by the end of the game I was amazed by how good the campaign was, I will soon play Halo CE. I then I tried the multiplayer, I expected it to not be too different from COD but the controls and everything was DIFFERENT and took time to get used to. The time to kill is so much longer than COD which I LOVED and it took much more SKILL than other FPS. The guns all stand out, Needler, Battle Rifle and so much more. This game is AMAZING and I WILL buy the full game after I cancel Xbox Game Pass.… Expand
  10. ingari
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    Enjoy a huge amount of campaigns at an affordable price. The Halo series shows that you can play FPS "fun" even with an Xbox controller.
  11. BaldingSpider76
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    With this collection you can play basically every halo that have been created, the story mode make you feel the emotions that the developers tried to make you feel, the combat system is unique, enemies that in the long period became unforgettable. Good multiplayer which rapresents the classic halo.
  12. Stan_Osbourne
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Perhaps, if you collect the collection as a whole, then this is the best thing that has happened to the Halo Series franchise in the entire history of its listening. This collection is the best example of how to start with old games in the series. You take all the old titles, the oldest of them - you improve them graphically and a bit in terms of gameplay, make live multiplayer in allPerhaps, if you collect the collection as a whole, then this is the best thing that has happened to the Halo Series franchise in the entire history of its listening. This collection is the best example of how to start with old games in the series. You take all the old titles, the oldest of them - you improve them graphically and a bit in terms of gameplay, make live multiplayer in all parts, set the best price for the collection - and you're done!

    I can only cancel on my own behalf that none of the parts, with the exception of Halo 4, has been translated into Russian, even in text, which is very terrible for 2014, since I am comfortable reading in my native language, but after recent events, this, perhaps not very critical. On the contrary - in all games, the Russian language should be canceled in the main, and Ukrainian is introduced, but I think I personally will not live to see this moment) Glory to Ukraine!    … Expand
  13. SnowShad0382
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Me gustan mucho los HALO el modo historia, me entretengo bastante con su historia y la trama en la que gira.
  14. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    늙었어도 역시 한번 명작은 영원한 명작...1,2편이 리마스터가 잘되서 3편이 찰흙으로 보이는 기현상까지 일어난다..역시 ODST와 4편부터 슬슬 질리기 시작하는건 어쩔수없는듯
  15. Tonycarney
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing. This is totally a must play for any halo fan or casual gamer looking for a great time with near perfect stories and absolutely fantastic, addictive multiplayer.
  16. SmegPlissken
    Dec 11, 2021
    8
    Excellent game if you just want to play the Halo back catalogue, unfortunately multiplayer was lacking until recently and it will turn into a ghost town now Infinite is out.
  17. Plutomissing_
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The best way to experience a collection of some of the best games ever made.
  18. notnoxi
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Launch day and technical PC port problems aside, It's one of the best collections ever. 6 games in 4K 120 FPS + a whole brand new anniversary graphic for Halo 2 which done a more faithful job than CE Anniversary. There's just so much they didn't had to do but done it for the fans. Not only can you play all the multiplayers of the games, but they also included brand new maps and cosmeticsLaunch day and technical PC port problems aside, It's one of the best collections ever. 6 games in 4K 120 FPS + a whole brand new anniversary graphic for Halo 2 which done a more faithful job than CE Anniversary. There's just so much they didn't had to do but done it for the fans. Not only can you play all the multiplayers of the games, but they also included brand new maps and cosmetics to unlock, additional game customization settings, FOV slider, cross-play, and so on. Everyone who worked on this deserves so much credit for raising the bar in what's considered a good collection. It's just a shame that a lot of people's expereince got ruined due to it's rushed release, this is why first impression is important with everything, it deserves much more praise now. This is the perfect start for any newcomer to jump into the franchise as it has everything you need.… Expand
  19. SmartAlec775
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Was broke when it first came out but no longer broke. Great value for your money.
  20. adam_carl
    Aug 12, 2021
    9
    I have XBOX SERIES S and now I joined to the halo unnivers and I gotta say this collection is the best to start the HALO franchise.
  21. EasyGamerBoi
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    These reviews are only for the 4 mainline Halo games as Reach & ODST don’t come pre-installed in this collection, I’ll review them at a later date on my 360.

    Halo: Combat Evolved - This wasn’t a fun way to start the series for me.. I hope this doesn’t discredit the rest of my reviews here but I didn’t like this game.. the story is good & the soundtrack holds up but that’s where the    These reviews are only for the 4 mainline Halo games as Reach & ODST don’t come pre-installed in this collection, I’ll review them at a later date on my 360.

    Halo: Combat Evolved -
    This wasn’t a fun way to start the series for me.. I hope this doesn’t discredit the rest of my reviews here but I didn’t like this game.. the story is good & the soundtrack holds up but that’s where the positives end for me.. for the Master Chief collection it would’ve been nice if they fully remastered this game too cuz it seriously needs some fine tuning after all these years, even with an enhanced version I still can’t get past a lot of the flaws here. This is a issue I have with the series as a whole but I’m not a fan of the physics. Yeah, jumping 10 feet in the air, having Moon gravity for vehicles or when you get melee’d by an enemy is funny sometimes but.. when it’s the cause of deaths is when I have an issue.. nothing will ever be worse than the vehicle sections in the first Mafia game but DAMN do the Warthog sections come in a close second for worst driving in a game ever. Especially the last one, I nearly tore my hair out. Not a fan of the control scheme either. I beat the game in about 5 1/2 hours even with the amount of times i got lost in the empty environments. Were they going for open world but gave up halfway through? Ugh. Don’t let your nostalgia cloud your mind on this one, I can see this getting a full remake in the near future & I think it would be much better for it. 4/10, maybe a 5 if I’m feeling generous some days. Halo 2: Anniversary Edition -
    Halo 2 was the only game I never got to play from the original series since I never owned an original Xbox. I played the remastered version why wouldn’t I? The game looks STUNNING in its updated glory too, on par with some games coming out today. I love the feature they implemented for Combat Evolved & 2 that lets you switch between the OG visuals & the updated ones with the click of a button, it’s a cool little feature I wish more remasters would take on. The story is more fleshed out this time, as is the gameplay. They improved upon everything from the 1st game, the mark of a good sequel. I really enjoyed how we get to see the Covenant’s side too, it’s always fun to play as the bad guys, especially when they’re aliens! The physics still aren’t my thing but from game to game they seem to be toned down a little more. It’s been talked about to death but the ending leaves a lot to be desired, the painful part of being the middle chapter in a trilogy. If I had to wait 3 years for Halo 3 like I’m sure many of you did back then, I’d be mad too. Still, it’s a 5 hour campaign that’s a ton of fun! 8/10.

    Halo 3 -
    Both Reach & Halo 3 made up a lot of my childhood. I sunk HOURS into the multiplayer modes with my little brother over the years & I have the fondest memories of 3 more than any other, so did the nostalgia hold up over 10 years later? YUP. This is still my fave in the series. The story never stops which can be exhausting in other games, but I finished the campaign in a little over 4 hours (shocked myself on that one tbh) & it’s consistently engaging with obviously massive stakes that I can finally appreciate as an adult. Somehow they improved everything even more since Halo 2. The linearity might be an issue for some but i appreciate Bungie making these games less open over the years. The short story might be an issue, I would’ve loved to play hours more of it but if it can cause such a good reaction in me in a short amount of time, I’m glad I experienced it. I would’ve loved to see this entry get as much love the other remasters got (despite it still looking great for a game from 2007, wow I’m old) so maybe someday we’ll get a remake of this one too. 9/10!

    Halo 4 -
    So I never actually played this one, I watched my lil bro play it when it came out &.. we both hated it. Now almost 10 years have passed & I’m playing it for the first time, I definitely don’t hate it anymore. However, it’s still flawed. The visuals are still stunning to look at, despite being a late 360 title. The soundtrack stands out a lot too, but all Halo games have bangers. They did change the gameplay a bit though, Chief can run now & they seem to have played with the physics again, not for the better imo. The story is more cinematic which is both good & weird to me. Some parts just kinda made the game feel more generic, something Halo never was in my mind. Seems like 343 had a lot of big ideas but only paid off a few of them here. The enemies are more bullet spongey than in other entries, & it definitely got on my nerves. Overall, it’s not bad, I’m glad I finally experienced it first hand. Visuals & soundtrack are solid, gameplay is good with some annoying as hell parts & enemies, & the story had so much more potential even with a decent pay off. Campaign took me a lil over 5 hours. 6/10.    … Expand
  22. Nitemarezzz
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best games in existence. This may as well be the only halo game you will ever need, and the best one you will own. I've been a huge halo fan for most of my life and this was not a disappointment. One thing tho, you cannot rank up in individual games, so instead of clumping all the games together into one, this game is more of a halo arcade, which kinda made me sad. ButOne of the best games in existence. This may as well be the only halo game you will ever need, and the best one you will own. I've been a huge halo fan for most of my life and this was not a disappointment. One thing tho, you cannot rank up in individual games, so instead of clumping all the games together into one, this game is more of a halo arcade, which kinda made me sad. But whatever, money can't buy happiness but it sure as hell buy you more halo :()… Expand
  23. JuanJorgeperez
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Me encanta Halo, esto es lo mejor, todo mejorado, gráficos remasterizados y agregado algunas armas ahora puedo jugar con una mejor experiencia. Soy fan de Halo.
  24. Brayancodova
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Halo TMCC es una gran entrega estan 4 todo en uno todo mejorado, optimizado, remasterizado, es lo mejor ahora se puede disfrutar con gran experiencia de Halo TMCC excelente juego!. Y no estoy de acuerdo con 85 me parece sospechoso el juego deberia tener buena nota no 85
  25. JACOBJORDANBA
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    I like halo the Master Chief collection it's such a good game I love that it has all four Halo games all in one disc
  26. MYP
    Jun 24, 2021
    9
    Well, Halo Mater Chief Collection did not have the best launch in the game history but it offered so many great things that it was worth picking it up. When i first bought the game i brought it home, installed the game on my Xbox one and from the menu i had a good feeling about the game. i replayed Halo Trilogy in a month, first i encountered some minor bugs in Halo Combat EvolvedWell, Halo Mater Chief Collection did not have the best launch in the game history but it offered so many great things that it was worth picking it up. When i first bought the game i brought it home, installed the game on my Xbox one and from the menu i had a good feeling about the game. i replayed Halo Trilogy in a month, first i encountered some minor bugs in Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary and Remastered Graphics were...i don't know i never related to the remastered graphics so i changed the graphics to classic combat evolved but there was another problem...i could not change the audio to the classic combat evolved! it really pissed me off cause i had some great memories with the original combat evolved audio. Halo 2 Anniversary was a big surprise, remake cut scenes, improved audio, better lightning...i was not disappointed with halo 2 anniversary and i think 343 did a way better job with halo 2 anniversary than halo Combat evolved anniversary. Halo 3 played the same and i enjoyed it just like when it was released on 360 but halo 3 felt a little bit dated i mean the game was 8 years old at that time, i don't say halo 3 needed or still needs an anniversary just saying that they can improve it on some parts. Halo 4 on the other hand was a big surprise, i did not enjoy Halo 4 when i first played it but when i replayed it on master chief collection i thought it was a pretty good game, not as good as Bungie's Halo Trilogy but a nice addition that could have started a Better trilogy! (which did not happen cause of Halo 5) it was a little bit disappointing that reach wasn't included in the Mater chief collection but i was okay with it, then i went for the multiplayer and that's where the real problems happened, i was so excited to play halo 2's multiplayer or halo 3's multiplayer again but when i went for matchmaking, out of the ten matches i ended up playing three of them. Multiplayer was so flawed in the master chief collection that caused the developers to apologize for it! but you know it's 2020 and i replayed the master chief collection. it had been 6 years since i played Halo Combat Evolved and near 5 years since i played halo 2 and i enjoyed my time 100%. the bugs and everything were patched in the latest update and now in 2020 i can say that the master chief collection is kinda the definitive way to approach the halo games before halo infinite. i am really excited to replay Halo 3 and Halo 4 and Halo Reach (yes they finally added reach and ODST ) with the master chief collection on Xbox Series X with 120fps and 4k resolution!… Expand
  27. zezeljmare
    Jun 21, 2021
    9
    EN:
    Pure masterpiece, a must-play for every Xbox console owner. The collection contains all the games published before HALO 5. The first two parts have been completely remastered. The campaign is fantastic, each game contains an exceptional story and characters, as well as very alive MP maps. The shooting is great, and the maps number is insane. Music in every game in the collection of    EN:
    Pure masterpiece, a must-play for every Xbox console owner. The collection contains all the games published before HALO 5. The first two parts have been completely remastered. The campaign is fantastic, each game contains an exceptional story and characters, as well as very alive MP maps. The shooting is great, and the maps number is insane. Music in every game in the collection of stories for itself, masterful compositions contribute to the anthological atmosphere.

    SRB:
    Čist masterpiece, obavezna igra za svakog vlasnika Xbox konzole. Kolekcija sadrži sve igre objavljene pre HALO 5. Prva dva dela su kompletno remasterovana. Kampanja je fantastična, svaka igra sadrži izuzetnu priču i likove, kao i veoma žive MP mape. Napucavanje je odlično, a mape su raznovrsne. Muzika je u svakoj igri u kolekciji priča za sebe, maestralne kompozicije doprinose antologijskoj atmosferi.    … Expand
  28. 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 :)
  29. rob_tennant
    May 23, 2021
    10
    A disaster at launch, perfection to this day. The game is still receiving monthly/every 2 months season updates in 2021 to expand on the customisation, maps, and include a custom game browser. The greatest gaming redemption story. A must buy for anyone!
  30. Househopper
    May 22, 2021
    9
    This game is a great compilation, it contain CE Anniversary, 2, 3, 3 ODST, 4, and Reach along with all of their multiplayer modes with online play. This game does feel like it was made by people who deeply cared about the series and it shows. This remains one of the best games on the XBOX One and the new cross-progression with PC is super convenient and the multiplayer is very fun withThis game is a great compilation, it contain CE Anniversary, 2, 3, 3 ODST, 4, and Reach along with all of their multiplayer modes with online play. This game does feel like it was made by people who deeply cared about the series and it shows. This remains one of the best games on the XBOX One and the new cross-progression with PC is super convenient and the multiplayer is very fun with only a few people, but with more than 6 then its different and with 16 people its just chaos.… Expand
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#10 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#3 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#8 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Metascore
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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