Halo: The Master Chief Collection

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1941 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 304 out of 1941
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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. Souls2
    Sep 4, 2023
    2
    Broken and outdated games, the Reach doesn't even have audio, a waste of time.
  3. CronNieves
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    It’s an excellent game, i was spend a lot of time playing this game and is really enjoy
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. sems
    May 4, 2023
    0
    Insultingly bad port. Good, classic games ruined by god-awful net code and games as a service management. No support from the devs whatsoever, bugs from release still affecting players. Just an incredibly poor excuse of a video game
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Beebah03
    May 25, 2022
    0
    Great game if u just wanna play halos 1-4 and has good multiplayer. What more could u want!?
  15. 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
  16. AlcoholicGoat
    Mar 27, 2022
    4
    Even on PC, nowadays, it's disappointing. Why does 343 get so many second chances? It's proven time and again they are incapable of finishing a game on time. Halo CE was broken for the longest time and took a community member to fix it. These ports are buggy, Halo 2 uses Halo 4 assets which is annoying and inconsistent, 343 needs to be removed from Halo because they have no idea what theyEven on PC, nowadays, it's disappointing. Why does 343 get so many second chances? It's proven time and again they are incapable of finishing a game on time. Halo CE was broken for the longest time and took a community member to fix it. These ports are buggy, Halo 2 uses Halo 4 assets which is annoying and inconsistent, 343 needs to be removed from Halo because they have no idea what they are doing… Expand
  17. 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.
  18. albericegames
    Feb 20, 2022
    7
    Coletânea da série do 1º ao 4º + multiplayer, franquia estabelecida ,porem fica a sugestão para desenvolvedores : mudem um pouco os inimigos pois não da para ficar 30 anos matando as mesmas baratinhas.
  19. sulaco426
    Jan 27, 2022
    3
    it aged very poorly. halo as a series has lost all the quality it was known for 20 years ago and has not developed any further.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. Liquiddeer
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    Best value for a game i have ever played! Play it before your friends, and let them know
  26. RealNoble6
    Aug 30, 2021
    7
    In terms of value, MCC is unbeaten as you get access to multiple masterpieces both in terms of campaigns and multiplayers. The problem is MCC takes away many features from the individual games and adds problems (mostly multiplayer orientated). For example, the aim assist is way too strong in MCC which lowers the skill gap tremendously and can lead to a lot of trades and unfair gunfightsIn terms of value, MCC is unbeaten as you get access to multiple masterpieces both in terms of campaigns and multiplayers. The problem is MCC takes away many features from the individual games and adds problems (mostly multiplayer orientated). For example, the aim assist is way too strong in MCC which lowers the skill gap tremendously and can lead to a lot of trades and unfair gunfights when its controller vs mnk. Another issue is the MCC progression system, the level system is so boring it hurts and gives you no incentive to level up besides a slightly different icon instead of having unique levels like reach and 3 which help you to unlock new armor and stand out. Also, the way to unlock armor is as boring as it gets with a battle pass style system where you just unlock things in a set order pretty much instead of the reach style where you save up credits and level up so when people have rare items they are unique but in mcc everyone has these items. 343 Also decided to get rid of map voting/veto which sucks. Overall, for me at least multiplayer is not as fun as it was back in the day.
    Another HUGE problem is co-op campaign, if you dont host you will have a lot of input lag and delay for some reason which makes it very annoying to play, this is the worst on halo 2 where the lobby will crash all of the time forcing you to restart the mission. The original games didnt have these problems.
    I love the Halo franchise and MCC is great for allowing people to play all of the older games but the multiplayer is a huge downgrade from the original and the campaigns can be unplayable in co-op. :(    … Expand
  27. SmartAlec775
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Was broke when it first came out but no longer broke. Great value for your money.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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