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October 2010
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Pros
Thrilling shooting action. Addicting multiplayer combat. Strong sci-fi storyline. Now has 4K visuals and a 60FPS frame rate. Doesn't require an Xbox Live Gold subscription for online play
Looks achingly beautiful
Exciting story
Deep multiplayer component
Exciting single player campaign
Superbly executed multiplayer modes
Beautiful environments and engaging soundtrack
Plenty of replay value
The editors didn't like
Cons
Cumbersome new menu and UI. Missing elements featured in the original Xbox 360 game. Lacks crossplay with Xbox One version. Some audio issues
Abstract: With a series that has sold over 20 million copies of Halo games, one wouldn’t suspect anything less than a “grade A” game for this final installment from Bungie to the Halo franchise. For most of the ride, we’ve followed the silent, battle-hardened Sp...
Abstract: The simplest way I can describe Halo: Reach is exactly what I tell everyone who asks me for my opinion on it: the gameplay is phenomenal and addictive, but don’t expect the storyline to blow you away with cinematic prowess. Halo: Reach is a Halo title ...
Abstract: It's been almost a decade since Master Chief stormed onto Microsoft's fledgling Xbox. Back then, few believed that the video game industry could support three major consoles all competing for the same gaming dollar, but games like Halo helped cement...
Abstract: I'll start off by saying that I've always been a big fan of Halo's single player experiences, probably more so than multiplayer simply because I'm just not that competitive when it comes to video games. I enjoy the narrative, the set pieces, and the ch...
Abstract: Reach is a planet dying at the hands of alien invasion, one so massively scaled that even humanities brightest saviors are giving up hope. Reach is literally burning, viewed from the sky above during a solitary flight mission in space. Why is none of t...
Abstract: Though I’ve always enjoyed the games in the Halo series, I wouldn’t call myself a die-hard fan. Each game in the franchise has always provided me with hours of entertainment, but I’ve never been particularly devoted to one game. When Halo: Reach was an...
Halo: Reach marks the end of an era and the game itself can stand up to that billing. It's a fitting swansong for Bungie, setting a beautiful end that takes you right back to the very beginning. In that way, the Halo saga is not unlike the actual Halo ...
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Published: 2010-09-15, Author: Matt , review by: techworld.com
If you play Reach only for the campaign which, by the way, also supports 4-player co-op with scaled enemy AI, you’re going to get your money’s worth. But if you go beyond the highly-polished, immaculately-produced solo story, you’ll discover one of th...
High level of graphics detail, Responsive, action-packed game play, Huge array of customization options, Great use of social networking to enhance multiplayer experience, Even peppier FPS action than Halo 3,
Cliched dialogue, Staid acting,
Bungie and Microsoft have once again raised the bar for FPS gaming. Halo Reach is a smash success. ...
