Halo 5: Guardians

Platforms

• Xbox One

  Oct 27, 2015

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  8.3

  playscore

  8.5

  56 Critics

  8.0

  6.88K Players

56 critic reviews · 16 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  The Jimquisition

  6.5

  Its campaign is rubbish, but the multiplayer is solid thanks to the foundation it’s built upon. Warzone is a really enjoyable experience, and while combat is still mostly about tossing grenades and hitting the melee button, the whole Requisition gimmick adds some much-needed flavor to proceedings. It’s just a shame it also adds not-needed money to Microsoft pockets.

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  Dual Shockers

  8.5

  When 343i took over the franchise, it was a breath of fresh air as they challenged the status quo of what was expected from a Halo title. With that new found confidence, Halo 5 takes chances, and in the process the game’s campaign narrative falls just short of the expectations that were set by the previous title. On the flip side, the team takes the approach of “less is more” in the game’s multiplayer as it goes, for the most part, back to basics and it quickly transports you to the franchise of old.

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  Games Radar+

  8.0

  Certainly not a bad Halo game, but one that succeeds despite its innovations, not because of them. With multiplayer the high point, Halo 5 is worthwhile, if not always truly convincing.

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  ZTGD

  9.0

  Halo 5: Guardians is a fantastic step for the series. 343 Industries proves it knows the series, and this being the first official game on the Xbox One, it stands out as one of the pinnacle games for the console. I can see myself playing this MP long into next year, and it feels good to have the classic back in action without hiccups or issues. If you own an Xbox One this is a no-brainer, Halo 5 is a must-have game.

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  Game Informer

  8.8

  If the last major entry represented 343 taking possession of the Halo house, this new installment shows it is ready to move the furniture around and make it their own. Some aspects of the game feel different than what longtime players have come to expect, but I’m happy to see a willingness to innovate. Despite some missteps, Halo 5 is an easy recommendation for the predominant moments during which the game shines.

  Reviewed on XB1
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  GameSpot

  8.0

  In some ways, Halo 5 is the boldest Halo yet. The franchise's multiplayer is at its peak, with a mode I'm sure I'll return to several times over. But then there's the campaign, which introduces fluid new movement and open level design, yet can't tell a coherent story to match. There are signs of a phenomenal shooter here, but certain narrative aspects feel underdeveloped, holding the franchise's newest sequel back from true excellence.

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  Game Trailers

  9.0

  Halo 5: Guardians is a massive game that we intend to keep playing for the foreseeable future. There are parts that let us down, particularly the story, but it’s hard to feel too stung when there’s just so much fun to be had. Halo 5 has a lot to prove and it seems fully capable of doing just that. It’s a pleasure seeing the series in top form once again.

  Reviewed on XB1
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  Shacknews

  9.0

  Halo 5: Guardians isn't 343's first Halo game, but it's the first that really makes the series its own. This isn't a reflection of Bungie's efforts, or a remaster, or stage-setting. The studio has put its own identity on this Halo game with smart moves like a more identifiable story and a wider array of multiplayer options, along with increased polish like Guardians' incredible visual punch and impeccable multiplayer balance. For the first time since 343 took the mantle, I came away feeling that it was a change for the better.

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  Video Gamer

  9.0

  Halo 5 Guardians is as slick and bombastic as an exclusive should be, hitting all the right notes in a campaign that is thrilling from end to end and delivering a multiplayer suite full of many delights that play impeccably. Even if you don't like certain game modes, you're likely to find a favourite elsewhere.

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  TechRaptor

  9.0

  Halo 5 isn’t just the next step in the story for Master Chief, it has become the next step for the Halo Universe. The development of this game has also shown just how much 343 Industries has been working on making Halo 4, 5, and 6 their own connected trilogy. If Halo 4 was meant to be background and setting up, then Halo 5 brought all the fast paced story and action. Where 343 Industries was also trying to build a competitive shooter with 4, they’ve done a fantastic job with PvP in Halo 5. Halo 5 is a game build for fans of the lore of Halo just as much as for fans of the multiplayer experience.

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