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  1. Sep 20, 2022
    4
    Singleplayer: Great gunplay and traversal. Didn't like the storytelling, seemed out of place (never meet anyone from previous game, only random marines), the pilot character was over the top, no epic cutscenes. No coop on lunch. Split screen got cancelled after being PROMISED. My first ever experience to Halo was splitscreen and played in split screen every single one of them that had itSingleplayer: Great gunplay and traversal. Didn't like the storytelling, seemed out of place (never meet anyone from previous game, only random marines), the pilot character was over the top, no epic cutscenes. No coop on lunch. Split screen got cancelled after being PROMISED. My first ever experience to Halo was splitscreen and played in split screen every single one of them that had it and still have friends come over for some split screen fun with Halo MCC from time to time. This is not Halo. 343 killed the franchise.

    Multiplayer: Great, one of the best. Don't care a single bit about the XP controversy. Are you playing the game to have fun or to collect XP and "items"? No DLSS sucks, the FPS for such a fast pace game would be much appreciated if they implement it.
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  2. Feb 27, 2022
    8
    Solid game, best Halo since Halo 3. Enjoyed the open world aspect. The grapple hook was great! Story was ok. Nothing special but not bad either. I felt it was very samey samey at times which was ok for Halo back in the day but thought they could’ve put a bit more into that. Overall though, I enjoyed it, the MP I’ve stopped playing now but I couldn’t put it down for about a month. So as anSolid game, best Halo since Halo 3. Enjoyed the open world aspect. The grapple hook was great! Story was ok. Nothing special but not bad either. I felt it was very samey samey at times which was ok for Halo back in the day but thought they could’ve put a bit more into that. Overall though, I enjoyed it, the MP I’ve stopped playing now but I couldn’t put it down for about a month. So as an overall package it was a good effort and I think Halo is moving in the right direction Expand
  3. Jan 8, 2023
    8
    Halo Infinite is a great return to Halo after the disappointing Halo 5: Guardians and Halo 4. The campaign is a lot of fun, and the multiplayer is a return to classic Halo. The lack of content, however, is the major drawback here. The campaign is similar to Halo 2 in that it doesn’t really ‘end.’ Instead, it’s more of a stop. There also aren’t a lot of multiplayer maps. Playing on the sameHalo Infinite is a great return to Halo after the disappointing Halo 5: Guardians and Halo 4. The campaign is a lot of fun, and the multiplayer is a return to classic Halo. The lack of content, however, is the major drawback here. The campaign is similar to Halo 2 in that it doesn’t really ‘end.’ Instead, it’s more of a stop. There also aren’t a lot of multiplayer maps. Playing on the same maps can get quite repetitive real quick. While I truly love this game, there just needs to be more content. Expand
  4. Dec 30, 2021
    9
    I didn't think HALO Infinite would end up being one of my favorite games of 2021. The series had kinda died for me since HALO 4, but with this one, the future is bright for Master Chief once again.

    If I could use one word to summarize Infinite, it would be FUN. I've played this game for a bit over 15 hours and I felt nothing but joy from beginning to end. The gameplay is just peak
    I didn't think HALO Infinite would end up being one of my favorite games of 2021. The series had kinda died for me since HALO 4, but with this one, the future is bright for Master Chief once again.

    If I could use one word to summarize Infinite, it would be FUN.
    I've played this game for a bit over 15 hours and I felt nothing but joy from beginning to end. The gameplay is just peak HALO! From multiplayer to the campaign.
    The environments are beautiful and feel great to explore, the level of verticality in the open world and interior stages is amazing, sidequests are fast paced and important to the main story, every gun is useful and impactful, multiplayer feels fresh... Everything just works and its execution is highly addicting. I almost 100% the map, even after finishing the story.

    The reason why I think Infinite's gameplay loop works so well is due to its greatest addition. And no, it's not the new sandbox-style map. It's something simpler: the grappling hook.
    Grappling hooks usually transforms the game and it wasn't different for HALO. It makes traversal fun and quick, opens new doors to improvise during combat, makes platforming a charm and it changes the game. It's so good that I didn't even care for the other equipments. In fact, changing equipments in this game is a hassle. I just stuck with the hook.

    But the cracks in this near perfect HALO game starts to show up when the story becomes the focus.
    Master Chief's new narrative is good. It's definitely a huge improvement over the 4th and 5th entries. The writing is good, the new Cortana is cool as hell, the Banished are threatening, Chief is better than ever and even Echo 216 gets to shine.
    The problem is that it feels very incomplete. It's not well told at all. Most things happen before the game even start. Actually, almost every essential moment happens off-screen and even the cutscenes, while graphically impressive, feel a bit off. I also don't think it ties well with where 5 left off, which is absurd, since that game had universal-threats like the Guardians being thrown at you. And now they are gone. Just like that.

    And as the story cracks are perceived, some of the bad leaks to the gameplay as well. Like how checkpoints happen at random. And how sometimes the challenge can be a bit too much. Or how driving any vehicle (except the Ghost) in this game is horrible. And then you notice that the final levels of the game, while still thrilling, can get very repetitive and sort of tedious.

    But even after noticing these cracks, I also know that they're very small compared to how good this game is. This is the best HALO since 3. It pulled me back to a franchise that I absolutely love and that made me incredibly happy. This is definitely 343's finest work. Hell, they even made the boss fights remarkable and I don't think I can say that for past HALO games.

    With a short and sweet open world, fantastic gameplay and an ok story, HALO's back, making this Microsoft's best exclusive game in years.
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  5. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Loved the campaign. One of the best stories in Halo Series. The Gameplay is tight, story is one of the best, graphics are solid.. This was one of the most polished shooter when it released. Amazing game.
  6. Mar 19, 2022
    0
    The best Halo that 343 Industries has put out.

    The abilities Master Chief gains through the game are not overdone and the little bit of RPG-like gameplay was not too intrusive but enough that it was worth seeking out. The gun play feels great and, as someone who remembers very little of Halo 4 & 5, there is a good variety of weapons without any weapons feeling too redundant. That
    The best Halo that 343 Industries has put out.

    The abilities Master Chief gains through the game are not overdone and the little bit of RPG-like gameplay was not too intrusive but enough that it was worth seeking out.

    The gun play feels great and, as someone who remembers very little of Halo 4 & 5, there is a good variety of weapons without any weapons feeling too redundant. That said, the enemy AI is often lacking, often not responding appropriately when being shot at from great distances or just doing silly things in the heat of battle (on Heroic difficulty).

    The issue with large distances isn't just the AI behavior though, the rendering distances for enemies is abysmal. It's sad to see such a large and open world that just feels empty.

    And while the open world is visually beautiful; it quickly becomes repetitive. The landscape, which is no doubt sculped meticulously, is without any real diversity. Thinking back to Combat Evolved, which had rolling green fields, beach assaults, mountainous canyons and a snowy tundra -- Halo Infinite just feels bland and repetitive.

    Then there are the objectives. Five different types of objectives, copied and pasted around the map. And two of them are just "Collect a Thing". Yes, there are special scripted areas that are great but there are no real stakes. Skip them or do them; it doesn't matter. No matter what you do in the game, it does not feel like you are making any progress in the war against the Banished.

    And I know I said the the world feels bland, but at the same time, it's very "busy" making any use of vehicles too cumbersome when compared to simply using the grapple. To make matters worse, vehicles are incredibly fragile to small arms fire. Finally, while we're on the topic, the Scorpion tank controls render the vehicle almost unusable.

    The story is mediocre at best and a lot of it is delivered through exposition dumps via the audio logs. This comes off as lazy game design, where some voice actors can knock some story beats out and level designers can scatter them through the world. I simply stopped collecting them once I realized I wasn't even listening to them any more.

    There is plenty to be critical about; however, it is a step in the right direction for 343. The game is enjoyable and would is a great foundation for an expansion DLC that adds more objectives.
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  7. Dec 14, 2021
    8
    +Great classic gameplay with a few tweaks
    +Excellent mission/world design
    +Great ost -Plays it safe with fee innovations -action feels repetitive in longer sessions of play Thanks 343 for waiting an extra year to release this - the extra polish really paid off! Although it didnt exactly rewrite the vook on game design, it shows itself to be a solid fps with a decent 'open world' esque map
    +Great classic gameplay with a few tweaks
    +Excellent mission/world design
    +Great ost
    -Plays it safe with fee innovations
    -action feels repetitive in longer sessions of play

    Thanks 343 for waiting an extra year to release this - the extra polish really paid off! Although it didnt exactly rewrite the vook on game design, it shows itself to be a solid fps with a decent 'open world' esque map design. Great solid fun.
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  8. Apr 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best halo since the orginal trilogy. The one thing I didn't like is the decision to kill cortana Expand
  9. Apr 8, 2022
    0
    Halo infinite was a disappointment for a fan who played the whole saga, the worst halo, the campaign is incomplete, only one biome, 4 months of the release is missing the co-op and other things that should be present since the launch of the game, the multiplayer still remains poor in content, with a progression system that does not push the player to continue playing, embarrassing postHalo infinite was a disappointment for a fan who played the whole saga, the worst halo, the campaign is incomplete, only one biome, 4 months of the release is missing the co-op and other things that should be present since the launch of the game, the multiplayer still remains poor in content, with a progression system that does not push the player to continue playing, embarrassing post launch support, abandoned, I will resume the game in a year when and if they have settled and added what missing, Halo 5 at the launch of the campaign and multiplayer had quadruple the content. Disappointed by Infinite, Disappointed by 343i. Expand
  10. Dec 28, 2021
    8
    This is just for the multiplayer. Very good, more balanced than before but still missing stuff. Just 3 BTB maps
  11. Feb 14, 2022
    1
    This is worst Halo. Open world game sucks. Why every game must be sandbox now? This is pathetic.
  12. Feb 19, 2022
    9
    I was a little concerned at first with Halo Infinite with all the controversy and lack of information regarding the campaign nearing the game release.

    But all those worries went away as soon as I played this game. Like everyone else I first experienced the game while playing the multiplayer aspect. The game mechanics feels great, very solid. I enjoyed all the new additions to the
    I was a little concerned at first with Halo Infinite with all the controversy and lack of information regarding the campaign nearing the game release.

    But all those worries went away as soon as I played this game.

    Like everyone else I first experienced the game while playing the multiplayer aspect. The game mechanics feels great, very solid. I enjoyed all the new additions to the gameplay mechanics and the multiplayer games are really fun to play. It still needs some work regarding options and match style but I’m hopeful that more will be added along the way.

    The game definitely was released incomplete, I’m pretty sure it was hectic development cycle but as a Halo fan I was glad to get some new Halo and what I expected I enjoyed and it was free (multiplayer) so I’m definitely not as critical as others regarding this aspect.

    The campaign I experienced through Xbox GamePass and I loved it, the story was good and I really loved the open terrain of this game as it definitely captures the best moments from the original Halo CE game. I also liked the side missions and secrets/collectibles. There’s simply plenty to do here and that’s good.

    Now 343 still has some work to do like add the ability to replay missions, more multiplayer match styles, etc. but the idea for this game was to be an expanding/evolving experience through the years so I’m looking forward to getting more Halo content over time, so I’m overlooking some of the negatives and concentrating on all the goods we can currently enjoy.
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  13. Jul 27, 2023
    5
    One the most bland and repetitive games I've played in recent memory.

    - Presentation is average - some parts look ok (cutscenes, etc.) but the environments are really boring and lack detail. Open world sections look like early Xbox One and the facial animation on characters is laughably bad (new AI „Weapon” especially). Frankly Halo 4 and 5 looked better in a lot of areas. - Story
    One the most bland and repetitive games I've played in recent memory.

    - Presentation is average - some parts look ok (cutscenes, etc.) but the environments are really boring and lack detail. Open world sections look like early Xbox One and the facial animation on characters is laughably bad (new AI „Weapon” especially). Frankly Halo 4 and 5 looked better in a lot of areas.
    - Story simply sucks. The writing is juvenile and cringy, characters are one-dimensional and not at all interesting. The plot is as simplistic as they come - it's just Chief trying to stop some bad guys who are "up to no good". The pacing is completely off, there’s no sense of urgency.
    - Gameplay mechanics are actually well done: it feels nice to shoot, move and use all the weapons/gadgets - that's why multiplayer is really fun to play, but unfortunately these good mechanics are wasted in the campaign because...
    - ... the mission design and open world structure are both very repetitive, unimaginative and flat out boring after a while. If You played the first 2h of the game You've pretty much seen all it has to offer. Later on You'll be just doing the exact same things countless times in the same looking environments over and over again. Missions feel like base Destiny 1 and the open world is the same tired stuff we've all seen a million times in Ubiosoft games. Only here the world is completely empty and lifeless.

    Despite it's major flaws the game can be enjoyable at times in the campaign and the multiplayer is cool (horrible progression system and lack of content notwithstanding), but overall it's a big disappointment. I just don't think 343 is talented enough to create a truly great Halo game:/
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  14. Mar 7, 2022
    8
    it's a very good game and i enjoyed it so much. I expected so much more from Halo especially from its graphic. if you already have an Xbox then you must give it a shot but' it's not a game that you buy an Xbox for it.
  15. Jan 30, 2022
    10
    This game is polished, performant, visually pleasing, and a heck of a lot of fun.

    It really sucks that user reviews are so unnecessarily toxic. There aren't very many games that are deserving of a 0, like...a 0 would be like asking 60 dollars and getting only a logo for the game and nothing else. Halo: infinite is fun as **** both campaign and MP are awesome.
  16. Dec 19, 2021
    9
    I wish this game had co-op at launch but compared to other shooters this year the core game play feels great.
  17. Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Realmente disfruté esta nueva entrega y el mundo semiabierto, buen Gameplay, banda sonora, y gráficos, una experiencia bastante disfrutable recorriendo zeta halo. Mi GOTY 2021
  18. Dec 13, 2021
    9
    They did it! They Finally Did it! I have been playing Halo Since 2006 and ever since 343 took over with Halo 4 and even worse Halo 5, I had give up all hope on a good Halo Campaign ever again. I went into this game with the hope of the game being average, not good, not bad, just average, but damnit man if I was not in for a happy surprise. They nailed it! This was the first time I haveThey did it! They Finally Did it! I have been playing Halo Since 2006 and ever since 343 took over with Halo 4 and even worse Halo 5, I had give up all hope on a good Halo Campaign ever again. I went into this game with the hope of the game being average, not good, not bad, just average, but damnit man if I was not in for a happy surprise. They nailed it! This was the first time I have truly enjoy a new Halo in a Decade. 9/10 343 You have finally found a way to make it your own. Expand
  19. Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Infinite has a very good campaign and multiplayer but there are issues. No biome variety, no large wildlife in the open world, no large-scale setpieces, no co-op, no forge, and limited progression.

    There's no excuse, but the core experience is absolutely fantastic and there's no denying that. Now on 11/8/22, it's finally getting most issues fixed. More maps, unlocks, forge, co-op,
    Infinite has a very good campaign and multiplayer but there are issues. No biome variety, no large wildlife in the open world, no large-scale setpieces, no co-op, no forge, and limited progression.

    There's no excuse, but the core experience is absolutely fantastic and there's no denying that. Now on 11/8/22, it's finally getting most issues fixed. More maps, unlocks, forge, co-op, mission replay, XP progression, etc.

    I genuinely recommend Halo Infinite to anyone at this point. It's easily the best FPS released this-gen.
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  20. Mar 5, 2023
    9
    At this point I’d say this game is super underrated. I loved the campaign personally and enjoyed the change of pace open world. For me the combat is the best it’s been in a decade and my favorite FPS game of this last generation because it feels so good to play. The grappling hook is incredible and my favorite thing Halo has added since the abilities in Reach. The multiplayer lackingAt this point I’d say this game is super underrated. I loved the campaign personally and enjoyed the change of pace open world. For me the combat is the best it’s been in a decade and my favorite FPS game of this last generation because it feels so good to play. The grappling hook is incredible and my favorite thing Halo has added since the abilities in Reach. The multiplayer lacking content is inexcusable but the content it does have is top notch. I have no problems with the battle pass/micro transactions because I really don’t care about cosmetic only items costing money. As long as it doesn’t create an unfair advantage mechanics wise I’m fine with them. It’s a shame this game gets trashed now but I think if you like FPS games you owe it to yourself to at least try it out. Excited for the future of the franchise and I’m curious where they will go with it from here. Hope it doesn’t go the way of “Fable” and that we don’t have to wait forever for the next game. Expand
  21. Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Realmente es un juego que se disfruta.
    Jugablemente es 10. La mayoría de los juegos parece que los personajes tiren de una pesa.
    Sonido 10.
    Historia entretenida.
    Me terminado el modo Legendario y el Heroico.
    Coleccionables y nuevas armas y mejoras en vehículos.
  22. Dec 19, 2021
    6
    They turned Halo into a bad Ubisoft game. Bored, uninspired world, repetitive tasks, confusing story, uninteresting characters... It's time to let this tired franchise die.
  23. Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Sehr gutes Gameplay, Halo halt...
    Sehr gute Grafik, die Welt ist einfach nur wunderschön und der Tag-Nacht-Rythmus schaut hervorragend aus
    Die offene Welt ist groß und motivierend, durch den Greifhaken kommt man überall hin und er ist eine sehr gute Erweiterung des Movements und im Kampf auch verdammt praktisch Im Vergleich zu anderen Open World Titeln (Ubisoft) finde ich, dass es nicht zu
    Sehr gutes Gameplay, Halo halt...
    Sehr gute Grafik, die Welt ist einfach nur wunderschön und der Tag-Nacht-Rythmus schaut hervorragend aus
    Die offene Welt ist groß und motivierend, durch den Greifhaken kommt man überall hin und er ist eine sehr gute Erweiterung des Movements und im Kampf auch verdammt praktisch
    Im Vergleich zu anderen Open World Titeln (Ubisoft) finde ich, dass es nicht zu viele "Punkte zum Ablaufen" sind und auch nicht zu wenig, dass es leer wirkt...einfach perfekt
    Jetzt fehlt nur noch der Koop-Modus
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  24. Jun 22, 2023
    8
    Não sou fã da séries Halo. O Infinite foi o primeiro e até hoje o único que joguei. Resolvi dar uma chance e acabei zerando a campanha que por sinal é muito boa. O fato do jogo estar dublado e legendado acho que foi o que me prendeu mais.
  25. Feb 21, 2022
    7
    Really like this game but I found it’s gets a little boring after a while, I was also a little underwhelmed by the graphics and the story, but still a good game overall in my opinion.
  26. Feb 19, 2022
    2
    even though the game look better than the gameplay trailer it still look old gen and i mean 360 era exept its upscaled to 4k.. im pretty sure i can find better looking free to play game just by going on steam, the gameplay is generic and outdated.
  27. Dec 14, 2021
    6
    Controls are tight. Gameplay is smooth most of the time, but can be choppy occasionally. Level variety is not really there. You've seen about 90% of what this game has to offer in the first hour or so. It is definitely better than Halo 5, but there have been several better shooters released this year. There is a lot missing from previous Halo releases that should have been included at theControls are tight. Gameplay is smooth most of the time, but can be choppy occasionally. Level variety is not really there. You've seen about 90% of what this game has to offer in the first hour or so. It is definitely better than Halo 5, but there have been several better shooters released this year. There is a lot missing from previous Halo releases that should have been included at the start. For having an extra year for development, this should have been the best shooter of the year.
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  28. Dec 20, 2021
    7
    Boring...all time same, free marines, free outpost, kill one "special" enemy, start all again...
    wold is empty, Story...dont know feels empty, its not like old helo games where is some epic aspect...
  29. Dec 13, 2021
    5
    Halo Infinite's campaign seems like a sequel to a game we never got, with 343 Industries opting to ride the fence between sequel to Halo 5: Guardians and reboot, making for a jarringly disconnected experience that never really seems to pick up or go anywhere interesting. The open world is reminiscent of a Far Cry title, proving a mildly interesting distraction that stops being so ratherHalo Infinite's campaign seems like a sequel to a game we never got, with 343 Industries opting to ride the fence between sequel to Halo 5: Guardians and reboot, making for a jarringly disconnected experience that never really seems to pick up or go anywhere interesting. The open world is reminiscent of a Far Cry title, proving a mildly interesting distraction that stops being so rather quickly. The grappling hook, being pushed as the game's staple ability, is fun and satisfying to use, leading to some intense flanks and getaways that wouldn't be possible in previous titles. However, it seems as if the enemy AI doesn't quite know how to counter it effectively, enabling you to simply fly past large swaths of enemies with barely a scratch to show for it. Boss fights, which return from Halo 2, either seem too easy or punishingly hard, with 343 unable to find that golden balance. And of course, I can't forget to mention the egregious omission of co-op at launch, making players wait at least another half year before it will finally be patched in. Perhaps the promised future DLC stories will prove more engaging, but personally, I believe that the vanilla campaign is a rather mediocre experience overall, and not intriguing enough to warrant subsequent playthroughs, let alone the $60 USD asking price. If you feel obligated to play it, however, I'd say it is worth the $9.99 Game Pass asking price on your platform of choice.

    On the multiplayer side, things are a bit of a mess at the moment. While the return to boots-on-the-ground arena-focused gameplay is a welcome one, the initial release of content is shockingly sparce for a game that was in development for six years. Several playlists that were absent from the game at launch, such as Slayer and SWAT (now being referred to as "Tactical Slayer"), are set to be added tomorrow at the time of this review, but only after mass user outcry on social media and repeated botched communication from 343 Industries. Other issues, such as the horrific monetization practices, a very lackluster customization system, and lack of a primary progression system are significantly worse than any previous entry in the franchise and are unlikely to be fixed any sooner than a year or longer at the very least. Other systems, such as Theater and the UI as a whole, are very poorly implemented and confusing to navigate, with Theater frequently malfunctioning or being unable to play previous films entirely. Forge, introduced in 2007's Halo 3, is yet another mode that was cut from the game, and is being targeted for Q3 2022 at the earliest, which is approaching nearly an entire year after release. Once again, overall the entire experience feels half-baked and poorly planned despite the lengthy development period and undoubtedly large budget allotted by publisher Microsoft.

    I would not recommend Halo Infinite at this time, as it seems like a game that requires at least a year or two of patching to become a fully-featured product, much like DICE's Battlefront II some years prior. Unfortunately, it seems that 343 Industries is still incapable at providing a solid day one experience, even after a decade of working on the Halo franchise. Perhaps one day Halo Infinite will be worthy of the hundreds and even thousands of hours that have been put into its predecessors, but until that time comes, stay far away.
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  30. Feb 20, 2022
    8
    It's ok but this game needs a lot more content, literally a live service without the service right now.
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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 99
  2. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    80
    If the open-world concept had been better utilized and if the writers had added more interesting characters to the story, Infinite could have easily been one of the best Halo games ever. The shootouts are highly entertaining and the open world brings new tactical possibilities. The multiplayer is just as good, being slightly faster than before. [Issue#317]
  2. Apr 18, 2022
    90
    Halo is back to its best with Halo Infinite, tight controls, and seriously thirst-quenching gunplay that feels so intuitively satisfying. Traversal has been improved hugely by the addition of the grappleshot, allowing Master Chief to zip around at speed, as well as adding a unique element for multiplayer matches. A particular dampener has to be directed at the online multiplayer, which is riddled with cheaters, but, if they were to be removed then the multiplayer offers a solid free-to-play experience that is fast and frantic. Halo Infinite, alongside a number of other Xbox first-party titles is a great addition to Xbox Game Pass, and it is certainly a marquee game that warrants a subscription to the service.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Feb 7, 2022
    85
    There’s not much to do in the open world, but thankfully, it doesn’t play a big role either. Infinite mostly sticks to what makes Halo great: first-person action. Smart level design, great mobility mechanics like grappling hook, and good AI make for some really memorable moments. [Issue#258, p.42]