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Halo 4
Halo 4Master the Spartan legacy in a stunning sci‑fi shooter experience
Halo 5: Guardians
Halo 5: GuardiansEpic sci‑fi shooter with solo, co‑op and massive multiplayer battles.
Overview
Description

Halo 4 continues Master Chief’s saga with a gripping single‑player campaign that blends epic storytelling and breathtaking visuals. Set on the mysterious Requiem, the game pushes the series forward with new enemies, weapons, and a deeper narrative. The title also delivers robust multiplayer modes, including competitive matches, co‑op missions, and classic split‑screen fun, all powered by 343 Industries’ refined engine for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.

Halo 5: Guardians continues the Master Chief saga, letting players follow Spartan 117 and Agent Locke across three sprawling worlds as a mysterious force threatens the galaxy. The story weaves solo missions with up to four‑player cooperative play, delivering a cinematic campaign that expands the Halo universe. The game also offers a robust multiplayer suite, featuring large‑scale modes, customizable loadouts, and the Forge level‑building tools that let players create and share their own experiences on Xbox One.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of sci‑fi shooters
Fans of sci‑fi shooters and competitive multiplayer
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$59.99
release date
2012-11-06
2015-10-27
Specifications
developer
343 Industries
343 Industries
publisher
Microsoft Studios
Microsoft Studios
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
ESRB T, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
88/100+5%
84/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Stunning graphics and sound design
  • Deep and engaging single‑player story
  • Extensive multiplayer options
  • Well‑implemented split‑screen support
  • Deep single‑player and co‑op campaign
  • Robust multiplayer with many modes
  • Extensive Forge level‑building tools
  • High‑quality sci‑fi visuals and sound
Cons
  • Limited map variety in early multiplayer
  • Occasional matchmaking latency
  • Campaign length shorter than previous entries
  • Requires Xbox One hardware
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent
  • Limited cross‑platform play
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