Halo Infinite

 Xbox Series X
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5577 Ratings

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  1. WreckWren
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    A year after launch the game is still irreparably broken and missing mainline features or they're unusable thanks to bugs.
    343i reacts to any criticism with permabans.
    This company and this game are pure hot garbage.
  2. vgparty
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    What a great game !
    The gameplay is very nice and very dynamic.
    The grapplehook is a great addition to the franchise.
    And it is the best multiplayer game in 2021.
  3. Big0h
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Really love infinite I'm half way through it And this game brought me back to the classic halo's atmosphere love the open work map like Halo 3 ODST one of my favorite in the franchise the improvement in the gameplay is amazing the store so far is good it's a halo comeback because after halo 5 I thought all hope's are gone but 343 did it the multiplayer is fantastic but it need someReally love infinite I'm half way through it And this game brought me back to the classic halo's atmosphere love the open work map like Halo 3 ODST one of my favorite in the franchise the improvement in the gameplay is amazing the store so far is good it's a halo comeback because after halo 5 I thought all hope's are gone but 343 did it the multiplayer is fantastic but it need some improvement and I know 343 said they heard the feedback and are willing to change it for the better and I can't wait for the co op update .… Expand
  4. FrankMikuski201
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    This is the perfect modernization of Halo. The gameplay is truly incredible, unparalleled. The multiplayer monetization could be better, but overall it's not worth complaining about to much. They've added so many maps and game modes, I love it.
  5. KurazhAllDay
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Indeed GOTY. Nowadays, when we are stuffed with all sorts of **** like battlefield 2042. This game is like a breath of fresh air.
  6. Gugulugu
    Sep 4, 2022
    4
    One of the Most important XBOX Brands and Ms treats It like sh*t. No Splitscreen, no Koop After one year and we have to wart a few more month for new weapons ?
  7. Phantox10
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    El sistema de combate y las posibilidades de abordarlo son bastante buenas, en realidad resulta bastante divertido poder enfrentarte a una situación adversa de la manera que prefieras, siendo este uno de sus mejores aciertos; el gancho nos da la posibilidad de hacer lo que queramos, cosa que se siente espectacular.
  8. H3atm4n
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    Es war mein erstes Halo Spiel, da ich nie eine Xbox hatte. Allerdings hat mich das Franchise schon immer gereizt. Jetzt mit der Xbox SX und dem Gamepass war es dann soweit.

    Tja, und ich bin absolut begeistert. Die Atmosphäre und vor allem der Ton hat mich sehr überzeugt. Das Gunplay geht gut von der Hand und auch der Greifhaken ist eine nette Idee und sorgt für Dynamik. Dazu eine gute    Es war mein erstes Halo Spiel, da ich nie eine Xbox hatte. Allerdings hat mich das Franchise schon immer gereizt. Jetzt mit der Xbox SX und dem Gamepass war es dann soweit.

    Tja, und ich bin absolut begeistert. Die Atmosphäre und vor allem der Ton hat mich sehr überzeugt. Das Gunplay geht gut von der Hand und auch der Greifhaken ist eine nette Idee und sorgt für Dynamik.

    Dazu eine gute Story, die ich vielleicht nicht 100%-ig verstanden habe, da ich die Vorgänger noch nachholen muss, aber grundsätzlich hatte ich meinen Spaß.

    Vereinzelt habe ich auch den Multiplayer gespielt, ebenfalls ganz witzig, aber da fehlt mir dann doch der Skill für. :D    … Expand
  9. tio_charkican
    Sep 27, 2022
    9
    me encanta la campaña del juego, este juego seria perfecto si no fuera por los problemas que ha tenido con su multijugador
  10. CovenantSSlayer
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    ¡Increíblemente bueno!
    No esperaba menos de 343 Industries.
    Buena historia, buena campaña y excelente multijugador.
  11. JGGamer97
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    The best Halo since Halo 3! Campaign is amazing and multiplayer is incredibly fun! A HUGE step up from Halo 5.
    And the fact that I have been able to play this on GamePass too is fantastic! Makes me super excited for all the huge number of XGS and XGP games that will be coming to GamePass day 1! Hopefully 343i can keep this momentum going for the next project.
  12. danuffo
    Dec 16, 2021
    9
    Ni lo he jugado pero soy amable en subirle la nota porque al ver que tiene traducción y doblaje mexicano, con eso se gana automáticamente una nota alta, ojalá empresas como Capcom o Square Enix ¡APRENDAN!

    Los doblajes de España deberían quedarse solo en las películas, sobran mucho en el mundo de los videojuegos al meter tanto modismo, por lo menos exíganles ser más neutros.
  13. Treysonik
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    Overall it’s almost as good as Bungie’s campaigns, and it’s by far 343’s best.
  14. SirFlankBoring
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    Matched my expectations, i have to beat it again to understand it better, 8/10 is fair enough.
  15. Evenstar1985
    Feb 13, 2022
    8
    I've never been a huge FPS gamer myself, but this game really fun to play with, and the story was good, this game, Doom, and Resident Evil 7, made me look the FPS genre differently and I'm excited to discover old and new games I skipped.
  16. Halolover9990
    May 3, 2022
    9
    Halo has returned and is as good as it was back in the Bungie days. admittedly it's multiplayer lacks content and us players are only getting drip feed ounces of new content such as maps and gamemodes however its gameplay is as good and smooth as ever and its campaign definitely makes up for its flaws and shortcomings with a decent story (even though we don't see much of the banished sideHalo has returned and is as good as it was back in the Bungie days. admittedly it's multiplayer lacks content and us players are only getting drip feed ounces of new content such as maps and gamemodes however its gameplay is as good and smooth as ever and its campaign definitely makes up for its flaws and shortcomings with a decent story (even though we don't see much of the banished side of conflict which would have been nice) that's compelling enough to keep you invest in the characters and the conflict (also Jega Rdomni' looks awesome) and the environment is amazing with some great graphics and decent side missions (that can be slightly repetitive but only slightly) and cool guns like the skewer which shoots a massive spike and can kill almost anything in one shot. although the vehicles kind of suck except for the razorback which is awesome but overall a great game and a must play for halo fans or FPS fans… Expand
  17. Filmanwalt
    Jul 2, 2022
    8
    After a total of 18 hours and a legendary level of difficulty, the end credits for the campaign were just running. My face was difficult at times, but I wanted it that way and I always have to play Legendary on Halo. First of all, I liked the game and the Master Chief got a worthy game.

    story Everything about the Master Chief, the Halo Ring and Cortana has always been fascinating. I    After a total of 18 hours and a legendary level of difficulty, the end credits for the campaign were just running. My face was difficult at times, but I wanted it that way and I always have to play Legendary on Halo. First of all, I liked the game and the Master Chief got a worthy game.

    story

    Everything about the Master Chief, the Halo Ring and Cortana has always been fascinating. I really enjoyed the staging and story of the campaign and the whole thing was decorated with the great sci-fi trappings of the Halo universe. I liked all the characters that were introduced, only "the antagonist" was a bit flat. But I especially liked the pilot and the weapon in the interaction with the Master Chief. The chief himself was also more involved and sympathized with him. I'm excited to see how it goes from there.

    gameplay

    In terms of shooter technology, the thing runs buttery smooth again. Testing the different weapons and gadgets was a lot of fun and I really grew to love some of the weapons along the way. The many grenade options also give the player enough oomph. I also found the rather critically viewed open world to be integrated quite nicely and the activities have, even if you e.g. Knowing how to conquer bases, the gameplay made it a lot of fun. Especially the bounties were always a nice change. In addition, the interlocking of Open World and classic Halo tube levels worked well. The classic level designs can be found here very often.

    The new approach to bosses was also courageous, but I have to say that some fights quickly become boring, especially on Legendary. Boss has a shield eventually switches to melee and can onehit you. You then basically run in circles with the grappling hook the whole time and do a little enemy damage. That got tiring and frustrating at some point, even if I have to write the level of difficulty myself, of course. The gameplay design of the bosses could have been more innovative and e.g. to enable more interaction with the environment.

    Graphics/atmosphere/presentation

    Yes, graphically, there is a lot more. Unfortunately, the open world in particular, as well as it was integrated into the game for me, didn't look good enough. I was hoping for a variety of biomes, lush flora and fauna and unfortunately got little to none of it. Everything looked relatively dreary, even if there were always very nice areas in the open world. On the other hand, the indoor levels warmed my sci-fi heart. It all looked beautiful and just oozed atmosphere. Couple that with the wonderful music and you're in Halo heaven.

    The cutscenes were also consistently well staged. Some of the facial expressions were pretty weak though, especially Escharum just looked bad in some scenes, but the weapon sometimes had strange facial expressions as well.

    Conclusion

    I wanted the chief, I got the chief. There is definitely wasted potential there, but that can be made better in the next parts. The open world approach in particular must then be filled out better as far as the presentation is concerned. A little more diversity in boss fights, and a little more gadget relevance (the grappling hook consistently steals the show on Legendary). Total 8/10 halo rings. (4/5)    … Expand
  18. ReticentRobot
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    I personally wasn't a fan of the open world aspect, much prefer the linear levels of the first game - and enjoyed the linear parts of this game as well. The boss battles were pretty good for the most part. I'm one of the apparent weirdos that loved Halo 5, so skipping so much story between them and going from a game with many different planets and locations to visit to one where you areI personally wasn't a fan of the open world aspect, much prefer the linear levels of the first game - and enjoyed the linear parts of this game as well. The boss battles were pretty good for the most part. I'm one of the apparent weirdos that loved Halo 5, so skipping so much story between them and going from a game with many different planets and locations to visit to one where you are stuck on another Halo 99% of the time wasn't that interesting setting wise, but story was good so I'll forgive it. Hoping for some more level/biome variety in some single-player DLC.… Expand
  19. LeandroBrasil
    Dec 10, 2021
    9
    Halo Infinite has risen like a phoenix from the ashes after that halo 5 mess. the game and gunplay is just phonemonal, the fun factor is a 10/10 i mean guys just hide and listen to the grunts. i literally pissed in my pants about their dialogue like: the demon is here tactical runyway hahah or i feel really brave today i gonna kill them all or i just wanted to carry the guns not get shotHalo Infinite has risen like a phoenix from the ashes after that halo 5 mess. the game and gunplay is just phonemonal, the fun factor is a 10/10 i mean guys just hide and listen to the grunts. i literally pissed in my pants about their dialogue like: the demon is here tactical runyway hahah or i feel really brave today i gonna kill them all or i just wanted to carry the guns not get shot at. its just too funny. the story is solid and again on a good way to a true masterpiece. the grafics in my opinon are really good not next gen but absolutly beautiful. im so happy that 343 has safed the franchise cuz we need spartan 117 masterchief… Expand
  20. CarlosWord82
    Jan 17, 2022
    10
    Este juego es en verdad la redención de halo, me encantó 10 de 10, porfavor jueguenlo, no se van a arrepentir ❤️
  21. Caldan
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
  22. Satanski666
    Jan 19, 2022
    5
    Pros:
    - Solid run and gun gameplay
    - Semi open world

    Cons:
    - Dull story
    - **** pilot companion i wanted to kill the entire game
    - Same looking locations got boring pretty quickly
    - Gameplay designed over overpowered grappling hook
    - Difficulty spike in last encounter made me drop the game and watch ending on YT
    - Cortana's replacement wider heaps
  23. MachoBrizzin
    Dec 18, 2021
    9
    After playing the campaign through to completion, and spending over 24 hours of gameplay in Multiplayer, I can say that Halo Infinite is a testament to how well the tried-and-true formula of the series can stand against the test of time. This simplified shooter gameplay has been evolved in a natural, organic manner that truly feels like a finally worthwhile sequel to Halo 3 in 2007.

    It    After playing the campaign through to completion, and spending over 24 hours of gameplay in Multiplayer, I can say that Halo Infinite is a testament to how well the tried-and-true formula of the series can stand against the test of time. This simplified shooter gameplay has been evolved in a natural, organic manner that truly feels like a finally worthwhile sequel to Halo 3 in 2007.

    It focuses on the "equal starts" that are core to good Arena shooters, but expands the player's options by adding to the "sandbox", giving the players so many interesting toys to fight over and use.

    The multiplayer component is definitely missing tons of legacy features, however, and suffers from quite a few bugs (some game-breaking) on PC.

    The campaign tells an incredible story shrouded in mystery (intentionally). What happened between Halo 5 and the present day is gradually discovered by the player as the conflict with the new faction, the Banished, escalates. The open world gameplay is incredibly fresh and in no way "ubisofty". It takes the exploration aspects Halo: Combat Evolved's second mission "Halo" and expands it on an epic scale. You won't be hunting animals, crafting equipment, or even obtaining side quests from characters. The story is told in a very linear way, while also allowing for free exploration at your own pace. The narrative is not hindered by this.

    The exploration is incredibly involved and organic as well. There are so many things you can encounter that's not marked on the map. Things from structures, artifacts, and conflicts. There's surprisingly so much to do. Halo Infinite has re-invented the Open World genre in a way that feels like a natural extension of its traditional shooter gameplay.    … Expand
  24. SelfPlayer123
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    Tbh I get why this game is so heavily disliked, but that doesn't mean I agree. Halo 5:Guardians was a collosal failure, as that game ruined Halo's entire appeal, but this game restored my faith in 343, however it's flaws run deep. If you are looking for a good story then this is the game. If you want a good Multiplayer with live service that isn't repetitive than look somewhere else. ITbh I get why this game is so heavily disliked, but that doesn't mean I agree. Halo 5:Guardians was a collosal failure, as that game ruined Halo's entire appeal, but this game restored my faith in 343, however it's flaws run deep. If you are looking for a good story then this is the game. If you want a good Multiplayer with live service that isn't repetitive than look somewhere else. I think the multiplayer is the true flaw here and is the only thing that keeps this game from being a very good Halo.… Expand
  25. dwanewil98
    Jan 25, 2022
    8
    I have been a long-time player of series. "Halo Reach" is still my favorite even after playing this title. The gameplay is, AWESOME! I love the, "grapple"! I think it sets a new standard in every way! I like the, "open world" feel. The game lacks in changes in environment variance....I would have liked to see, urban areas and cities start up, and cold areas. The game is a major stepI have been a long-time player of series. "Halo Reach" is still my favorite even after playing this title. The gameplay is, AWESOME! I love the, "grapple"! I think it sets a new standard in every way! I like the, "open world" feel. The game lacks in changes in environment variance....I would have liked to see, urban areas and cities start up, and cold areas. The game is a major step forward from, Halo 5 (Horrible game)! I just wish they spent more time on explaining the story regarding the campaign.… Expand
  26. juanesZ64
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    las Siete cosas malas de juego:
    -Una Histroia que no le importa ni a Cristo
    -Una jugabilidad de un shooter generico aburrido
    -Unos Graficos de XBOX 360
    -Una banda sonora poco existente
    -Una dificultad digna de los niños rata
    -Tiene muchisimos Bugs
    -ni el modo Forge ni el RayTracing pudieron rescatar el juego XD
  27. williamdoto
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    Honestly one of, if not the best Halo I've played. It has all the elements from the previous games and surpassed them! The vast open wonder of Halo CE, the character development from Halo 2, the epicness of Halo 3, the emotions and personal story of Halo 4, and the epic gameplay from Halo 5 and then some. Halo is freaking back, and I'm all for it.
  28. UnbiasXboxGamer
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Amazing campaign and multiplayer with amazing gameplay, tackled a lot of issues with the previous games by 343 successfully although there are some complaints I have. First of all no split screen and secondly the unclear multiplayer live-service road map and lack of content. I hope this game finds better days ahead and is revived as the whole whole community is waiting for new content.
  29. VoidWinter
    Jan 29, 2022
    6
    (Note: This is all story mode, I do not do PvP.) It's not a bad game. However, it isn't really all that great either. I've played all the other Halo games and this is the first where the story was too weak to hold my interest. Gameplay in general feels inferior to Halo 5. Various game mechanics are simply given to you and their use is not explained. This made the first boss fight(Note: This is all story mode, I do not do PvP.) It's not a bad game. However, it isn't really all that great either. I've played all the other Halo games and this is the first where the story was too weak to hold my interest. Gameplay in general feels inferior to Halo 5. Various game mechanics are simply given to you and their use is not explained. This made the first boss fight (the elite that could cloak himself) after I reached the open world part far more difficult than it should have been. Halo 5 got the weapons perfect, but Infinite feels like a few steps backward in their handling, ADS behavior and general balance. The very first squad I tried to rescue wasn't anywhere near where it was indicated on the map and it was a real pain to get to where they actually were. The grappling mechanic was clunky to say the least, and only seemed to work when it wanted to. Co-op not being included at release was a major oversight, and I may try it again when I can tag team it with a friend or two. Overall, like I said, it's not a bad game, but it doesn't really feel right and is having a hard time keeping my interest. It just is what it is, and what it is is below what I expect from Halo.… Expand
  30. CRunkazChris
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    What I've experienced is greatness. I started the game on Legendary difficulty and has been having so much fun. Also I've been in so questioning what has happened since halo 5, what happened to cortana. So far the game looks beautiful and the audio is spot on perfect with my official Xbox headphones with Dolby atmos on series x. Thanks to 343 for this game the wait was worth it. Happy 20What I've experienced is greatness. I started the game on Legendary difficulty and has been having so much fun. Also I've been in so questioning what has happened since halo 5, what happened to cortana. So far the game looks beautiful and the audio is spot on perfect with my official Xbox headphones with Dolby atmos on series x. Thanks to 343 for this game the wait was worth it. Happy 20 birthday to Halo and Xbox keep the best games coming you guys.… Expand
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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 99
  3. 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. Cubed3
    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.
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  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]
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