Halo: The Master Chief Collection

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  1. FreedomFighters
    Jun 26, 2019
    8
    *DISCLAIMER: I mention this often when reviewing remaster collections, but this review will focus a little less on the quality of the individual games, and more so on the package as a whole. If you want to see my original reviews of the games, they're scattered on my profile, so check them out there.*
    I'll be honest, I wasn't exactly sure how I was gonna properly dissect this collection.    *DISCLAIMER: I mention this often when reviewing remaster collections, but this review will focus a little less on the quality of the individual games, and more so on the package as a whole. If you want to see my original reviews of the games, they're scattered on my profile, so check them out there.*
    I'll be honest, I wasn't exactly sure how I was gonna properly dissect this collection. When I first got my Xbox One back in 2015, it came with a download code for this collection and, having not played the "Halo" games at the time, I was admittedly pretty excited to see what I had been missing. And while the collection didn't turn me into the biggest, most hardcore "Halo" fan on the planet, I do very much enjoy the series based on what I've played. But the collection itself is a bit hard for me to dissect: as great as it's been getting to experience what I've been missing and play the campaigns of these four great games, I feel like the excitement for the collection itself was bogged down by the hideous, bug-riddled launch and the fact that there still seems to be some problems with it. Bearing that in mind, would I still recommend "Halo: The Master Chief Collection?" Well, yeah, I would!
    For the sheer fact that this collection bundles four great to excellent titles, "Halo: The Master Chief Collection" is already an enticing product. Adding the fact that the "Halo 2" featured on this collection is an improved "Anniversary" edition of the game, and that only adds to the excitement. Each game still plays extremely well and hold up excellently on the Xbox One, and being able to play them all at a smooth 60 FPS with improved visuals just makes them that much nicer. The collection is also loaded to the brim with content, and with the fact that you'll be able to add "Halo 3: ODST" and "Halo Reach" to the collection as well just adds even more to what's an already gigantic package.
    On the downside, though, I don't know if I can say in good conscience that the collection is absolute perfection given that the game still appear to have several bugs and glitches rearing their ugly head every once in a while, and while I appreciate that 343's continued to support and improve the collection, it feels a bit confusing that they've been supporting it this long and it still has issues. Also, I'm still a bit unsure of whether I feel the collection does enough for players who already own the "Halo" games. Yes, it has "Halo 2 Anniversary" exclusive to it, but I feel like it doesn't quite scream "essential" unless you never experienced the series before this (like I did).
    Even so, flaws and all, "Halo: The Master Chief Collection" is a massive collection of some pretty great games, and it's definitely impressive to see how far it's come since the ugly launch back in 2014. Sure, there's still some issues, and it may not be the best for people that have already played the hell out of the games back in the day, but if you're looking to get into the "Halo" series, there's no better place to start than right here.
    Final rating: 8 out of 10 "Great"    … Expand
  2. Miladshojaei
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamaaaaaaaaaaaaziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.
    The game was pretty good
  3. hhatam117
    May 23, 2019
    10
    This game was the first remastered game in 8th generation and that's why it comes with some negative points. 343i did best on remastering Halo 1 and 2 and great job on 1080p resolution for Halo 3 and 4. There's not any better remastered game yet in 8th generation witch comes with great graphic developments and a pack of multi and single content. It's a bundle of joy, fun, action, dramatic,This game was the first remastered game in 8th generation and that's why it comes with some negative points. 343i did best on remastering Halo 1 and 2 and great job on 1080p resolution for Halo 3 and 4. There's not any better remastered game yet in 8th generation witch comes with great graphic developments and a pack of multi and single content. It's a bundle of joy, fun, action, dramatic, historic, tradition and memorable collection not just The Master Chief Collection.… Expand
  4. 80sChild
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    I have no interest in the PvP suite, so my experience from the get go was flawless. Halo Remaster, Halo 2 remastered (absolutely beautiful), Halo 3, Halo 3 ODST and Halo 4 all in 4k 60fps. Beautiful. All with online co-op.

    The best first person shooters of 6th and 7th gen all in one package. Love it.
  5. SkinnySkittles
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    After the patches and everything, my rating has changed for a 1 to a 9. I'm going to give this a 10 to try and bring it up though it'll probably be inevitably staying in the mixed area rather than in generally favorable. i think that this game has simply been improved. While this game may have taken nearly 4 years to be fixed, this is now a system seller and should be bought by any HaloAfter the patches and everything, my rating has changed for a 1 to a 9. I'm going to give this a 10 to try and bring it up though it'll probably be inevitably staying in the mixed area rather than in generally favorable. i think that this game has simply been improved. While this game may have taken nearly 4 years to be fixed, this is now a system seller and should be bought by any Halo fan that has enjoyed past Halo games. While H5: Guardians was trash, this game was not. Also, this game is $30 permanently, so for $30(Plus $5 if you buy H3: ODST, which is worth it), you get hundreds of hours of playtime and lots of achievements. This game is now one of my favorites after I recently returned to it.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. Caeuas
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Pacote completo com os melhores jogos da saga. Com o mais recente updante se tornou indispensável.
  8. SKSK
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    It's an awesome collection. It's really worth it if you never played any of those games before.
  9. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    2
    Even after years of patches, this remastering is still buggy and awful. Tons of glitches through out the entire saga. Many crashes also occurred. This is by far one of the worst remasters I have ever played.
  10. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    he Master Chief Collection is simply outstanding. The graphical face-lift for each game is fantastic
  11. 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.
  12. Magma17
    Mar 20, 2018
    9
    Halo,sem duvidas foi um dos títulos mais revolucionaram o mundo dos games,e ditando como seriam os FPS modernos e Jogos de tiro nos consoles.
    Nessa coleção temos os principais jogos da saga de master chief,e foi um dos primeiros jogos a trazer o poder do Xbox one ao publico,com gráficos lindos e configurações de 1080P a 60 Quadros por segundo.
    No primeiro jogo originalmente Remasterizado    Halo,sem duvidas foi um dos títulos mais revolucionaram o mundo dos games,e ditando como seriam os FPS modernos e Jogos de tiro nos consoles.
    Nessa coleção temos os principais jogos da saga de master chief,e foi um dos primeiros jogos a trazer o poder do Xbox one ao publico,com gráficos lindos e configurações de 1080P a 60 Quadros por segundo.
    No primeiro jogo originalmente Remasterizado para o Xbox 360 em 2011 tivemos o primeiro trabalho da nova desenvolvedora que ia trabalhar com Halo a partir de então,não apenas com jogos,mas com tudo que esta envolta desse universo,Livros,Hqs,serie,tudo...
    O primeiro Halo lançado originalmente para Xbox em 2001 foi uma revolução para a industria,o mesmo peso de DOOM de 1993 para os FPS,trazia mudanças e ensinava como se fazia um FPS de qualidade,Mas não é sobre isso que vamos falar hoje.

    Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary:Um clássico com jogabilidade atuais;É incrível como envelheceu ,você se sente como se estivesse jogando um Game lançado hoje,tudo funciona perfeitamente bem,os controles,a jogabilidade,os gráficos da versão original;Mas nem tudo é perfeito,ja que a performasse da versão do 360 não flui tão bem,e não consegue manter 60 quadros nem 60% do tempo.

    O aniversariante
    Halo 2A: vamos ao destaque dessa coleção,Halo 2 traz não apenas os gráficos refeitos majestosamente,mas sim todas as Cutscenes refeitas do Zero,são incríveis,até hoje nunca vi nada igual,talvez seja superada em uma continuação,pois nada bate de frente com a blur-studios e 343I nesse quesito.

    Possui um robusto Modo multiplayer com mapas originais de Halo Ce,Halo 2,Halo 3 e Halo 4 modos como CTF,Big Team,Slayer,infection,além do modo Forja,que da conteúdo infinito,dependendo apenas da comunidade FIEL de jogadores,criando modos de jogos totalmente diferentes e que fogem da caixa,trazendo variedade das zonas de guerra presentes no jogo padrão.
    Halo 3 e Halo 4 sofreram apenas algumas mudanças nos filtros e claro os 60FPS.
    o aniversariante da vez é Halo 2,então deixe o mérito e atenção para ele como melhor opção de gráficos,Performance pessoalmente minha campanha e gameplay favorita da saga.
    Mas agora vamos aos pontos negativos,nem tudo é um mar de rosas,o game apresenta muitos bugs,(Ou pelo menos apresentava)principalmente para quem jogou perto do lançamento,a maioria foram corrigidos,sim,mas o estrago já foi feito,para quem sofreu com tantos problemas no lançamento teve um grande presente da 343i,Uma cópia de Halo 3 ODST na sua master chief collection,com direito a conquistas e tudo,e atualmente esta disponível na loja por um preço muito acessível,R$10.
    Se valeu a pena pra quem teve tantos problemas eu não sei,esse porte deixou a desejar em muito,é o jogo que mais sente-se velho da coleção,e o ""Pior"" Halo,Mas vale a pena para aqueles que sempre se perguntaram como os humanos descobriram a "ARK".
    A coleção definitivamente vale a pena,tanto para fans de longa data que querem novas experiencias em Halo 2A,ou reviver a saga lendária do MC em 1080P 60FPS(4k 60 Para os donos do MONSTRO)Tanto para quem Nunca jogou Halo na vida e quer entender e vivenciar o Maior lore da cultura de video games.
    Para os amantes de Gamerscore é o mesclado do paraíso e o inferno,já que o jogo tem 6000G (600 Conquistas)totais,porém com conquistas que beiram o ridículo,embora difíceis,muito divertidas;
    Alguns problemas no matchmaking,Alguns problemas de performance no Halo ce,personalização simplória não tiram o brilho dessa obra prima da Microsoft Studios,Sem dúvidas deixara sua marca perpetuada nessa industria(9/10)    … Expand
  13. AbagofScouts
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    For the pure aspect of single player or coop campaign you really can not go wrong picking up this game for cheap. I think Bungie's Halo saga really speaks for its self in terms of greatness being the reason why many got an Xbox in the first place. At its standing price it is about $30 which a steal for Halo Combat Evolved remastered, Halo 2 remastered and Halo 3 remastered. The true wonderFor the pure aspect of single player or coop campaign you really can not go wrong picking up this game for cheap. I think Bungie's Halo saga really speaks for its self in terms of greatness being the reason why many got an Xbox in the first place. At its standing price it is about $30 which a steal for Halo Combat Evolved remastered, Halo 2 remastered and Halo 3 remastered. The true wonder of Halo should be experienced by all with an Xbox One and are looking for a great fps with epic set pieces and the ending missions are something to behold. The difficulty is just right with easy being fun and normal being good and heroic being great with a friend and for those who ooze skill there is of course legendary.… Expand
  14. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    Хорошая возможность снова окунуться в любимую вселенную не доставая с антресоли старенький пыльный Xbox360.
  15. VicenteJr
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    Melhor remaster da atual geração! Jogo muito bom!! E pensando no custo beneficio de levar 4 jogos ótimos por em preço pequeno, vale muito a pena!!
  16. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    6
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  17. WingmakerPrime
    Oct 27, 2017
    8
    Esta vez tenemos una recopilación de todas las entregas anteriores de la saga Halo en un único formato que nos trae toda la grandeza de esta Saga, trae de la mano mejoras gráficas notables en el primer Halo, así como todos los mapas campañas, y modos multijugador que gozaban todas las entregas anteriores con mejoras notables en jugabilidad apartados técnicos y sonoros.

    Una compra    Esta vez tenemos una recopilación de todas las entregas anteriores de la saga Halo en un único formato que nos trae toda la grandeza de esta Saga, trae de la mano mejoras gráficas notables en el primer Halo, así como todos los mapas campañas, y modos multijugador que gozaban todas las entregas anteriores con mejoras notables en jugabilidad apartados técnicos y sonoros.

    Una compra recomendada para todo fan de la saga Halo    … Expand
  18. JaySilver
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    You can describe this one with tree words: ultra-value-package. You get 4 games (the first two even remastered) and a bunch of extra content. I bought it mainly for the first two games and I got a boner. They completely remade the graphics from the first halo. It looks amazing but feels like ten years ago. the second one is great as well, the third is cool and I just started the fourthYou can describe this one with tree words: ultra-value-package. You get 4 games (the first two even remastered) and a bunch of extra content. I bought it mainly for the first two games and I got a boner. They completely remade the graphics from the first halo. It looks amazing but feels like ten years ago. the second one is great as well, the third is cool and I just started the fourth one. If you havent played halo: go get it, its the best shooter out there. If you have played it: also get it. You really get something for your money.… Expand
  19. Deadlylawlz
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    The Master Chief Collection....what can I say? This is an obvious 10/10 if you are a Halo fan. 4 legendary games in 1 disc, all 4 campaigns and being able to play matchmaking for all the 4 Halo games now that they fixed the matchmaking. Halo 2 remastered with amazing graphics and BEAUTIFUL cut scenes! If you are a fan of the Halo franchise this is a must own. The Master Chief Collection isThe Master Chief Collection....what can I say? This is an obvious 10/10 if you are a Halo fan. 4 legendary games in 1 disc, all 4 campaigns and being able to play matchmaking for all the 4 Halo games now that they fixed the matchmaking. Halo 2 remastered with amazing graphics and BEAUTIFUL cut scenes! If you are a fan of the Halo franchise this is a must own. The Master Chief Collection is a gift for us Halo fans :)… Expand
  20. MrmrBear
    Jul 14, 2017
    5
    ___Alright, let's be real here. Halo is OBVSLY a Very Good Game, BUT It Comes With Some Very Real Flaws. What can I say to Contribute to this Discussion; I think the devs should have amended some weak points in the gameplay, namely the Checkpoint system. Since the beginning of Halo people have taken issue with the unreliable and Downright Punishing nature of the Checkpoint system. This___Alright, let's be real here. Halo is OBVSLY a Very Good Game, BUT It Comes With Some Very Real Flaws. What can I say to Contribute to this Discussion; I think the devs should have amended some weak points in the gameplay, namely the Checkpoint system. Since the beginning of Halo people have taken issue with the unreliable and Downright Punishing nature of the Checkpoint system. This could easily have been amended, and here's why I think They Really Should Have Done So;
    ___I lost 30 minutes of Active gameplay over a HUGE territory on Halo 1 because the devs decided NOT to amend (or perhaps it's a bug) a shortage of checkpoints, which has always been a HUGE Complaint of the gaming community. As an adult who Scarcely has time to invest in enjoying games, a game that Throws away a Half an Hour of My Time is HIGHLY Offensive to me. And I think the devs should have considered this as they polished this game. They must know that their core audience, which was in High School when these games came out, is now primarily made of Adults.. Adults, like them, that don't have the unfortunate privilege of disposing of hours of their time.
    ___Additionally, I can only assume the devs left the same programming of enemies (I feel I should title them "monsters," as though we were playing an RPG..) in Halo 3 having "resistances" to certain weapons. I only played this game for the first time two years ago. I was Confused and Dismayed as some enemies simply Would Not Die when being shot with LOADS of ammunition from a certain class of weapons..!!? It was the first of the Halo series in which I did not attempt and complete Legendary mode because I found it to be so Amazingly Aggravating.
    ___It's a series of "Good" games, with flaws, and very good multiplayer. It could have been improved upon and fixed, as I feel it needed to be. I know there must be countless smashed controllers resting, finally, peacefully in the mass graves of the dumps across the land that silently testify the same.    … Expand
  21. LordMOrion
    Mar 21, 2017
    6
    Halo: TMCC is basically the best bits of Halo on the Xbox One. Don't expect cutting-edge graphics or modern-gen mod cons but if Halo is your thing, this is your game. I enjoyed the Halo 2 remaster and on its own for a reasonable price I'd have given it a 9. However the rest of the package is overpriced especially as the games are available for the Xbox 360 very cheaply. However if you'veHalo: TMCC is basically the best bits of Halo on the Xbox One. Don't expect cutting-edge graphics or modern-gen mod cons but if Halo is your thing, this is your game. I enjoyed the Halo 2 remaster and on its own for a reasonable price I'd have given it a 9. However the rest of the package is overpriced especially as the games are available for the Xbox 360 very cheaply. However if you've never played any of them before this is as good a place to start as any.… Expand
  22. Barnes1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    7
    Good value for money but unless your a Halo fan there is nothing really new here to bring in any new players. Halo has always been very repetitive and interest can be lost fast. Worth a look if you have people to play it with.
  23. Ddanilo
    Mar 7, 2017
    8
    The games are great, do not have to argue about it ... But it contains several errors that from time to time interrupt a game and freeze everything, making everything back from the beginning.
  24. O1dEng1ish
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    This is a great Xbox One game, definitely doesn't deserve all the 0's the sony fanboys are giving it. Its better than all ps4 exclusives, and you can't play this game on PS4.
  25. Svoby42
    Dec 19, 2016
    9
    Two years ago, i thought i will never own xbox. I thought i will never play halo. If i only could know... Collection of the best games in history of xbox. You must buy this if you own that console. 9/10 - only cuz launch multiplayer problems. Otherwise it would be ten.
  26. TheSquiddy92
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    A great value especially for Halo fans. It feels satisfying to revisit the older Halos. I have not experienced any problems with the game here in 2016 but the loading times are rather long.
  27. therandomuser
    Sep 11, 2016
    10
    i will talk about this game in its current state (11/9/16) and its perfect a must buy for XBOX one owners and is now dirt cheap. multiplayer is fixed very rarely any problems. only one thing that's a problem is all the updates have made it so big and could take up a lot of storage.
  28. richardapickfor
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    I am hooked on Halo.

    As an older gamer this is how I always imagined video games to be; fast, bright, OK plot/story and lots of guns to shoot. I played all five games in three months and just might have to go back on a higher setting
  29. TheZapz
    Jul 31, 2016
    7
    The way the game launched was terrible, and is a disgrace.

    But besides that, a great package. It let's you play every Halo game (almost), and how can one not enjoy that?
  30. iamevilhomer
    Jul 23, 2016
    5
    Wow... This is tough to review.

    On one hand it's a collection of the greatest console shooting game trilogy ever made... On the other hand though it's a poorly done attempt at copy and pasting old games... It's been close to 2 years now and this game has still not been properly fixed. It STILL has annoying issues that make it STILL broken. 343 only had one job... To bring back the    Wow... This is tough to review.

    On one hand it's a collection of the greatest console shooting game trilogy ever made...

    On the other hand though it's a poorly done attempt at copy and pasting old games...

    It's been close to 2 years now and this game has still not been properly fixed. It STILL has annoying issues that make it STILL broken. 343 only had one job... To bring back the glory days of halo 2. Copy and paste a 10 year old game. How hard could that really be???

    Mega man collection
    Command and conquer collection
    Mario all stars
    ninja gaiden trilogy
    Final fantasy
    Resident evil
    Silent hill
    Metal gear
    Half life
    Doom
    GTA

    All of these games have done collection versions of their respective franchises and did it right! Why the crap can't 343 get that right? 343 failed so badly. That's like if I tried to copy the smartest kids homework but still got a F because I'm so stupid that I can't even work a pencil lol. Seriously 343...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgjaeHGi9IA

    That's my reaction that 343's failures lol.

    But at the end of the day the campaigns work pretty good at least and there is a lot of content even though most of it is broken. Also since the game was such a embarrassment and a let down to the halo community there is hardly even a online community for the game. Like I said though... It's still a collection of some of the best console shooters ever made so you got to give it that...    … 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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