Halo: The Master Chief Collection Reviews

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is ranked in the 96th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Nov 11, 2014

Halo: The Master Chief Collection – The True Meaning of a 'Definitive' Collection

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2014

As the definitive version of the core Halo experience, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is one of the few games that should be in any Xbox One owner's collection.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2014

‎In short, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is the title that has to give the player who is still anchored in the seventh generation the push to enter the eighth generation, an Xbox One exclusive title that promises to be the beginning of what is to come with the trilogy of 343 industries, a product that does not die in games but expands in comics, books and television series. A playable show, visual and with a soundtrack worth mentioning.‎

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9.3 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2014

This is a dense, content-rich package that raises the bar for remakes and re-releases. Whether you want to relive the campaigns or revisit multiplayer, you can find something here to enjoy

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9.3 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2014

Yet it's hard to get hung up on slight missteps when The Master Chief Collection is already so generous. It's a grand celebration and a potent reminder why the green Spartan rose to a level of prominence that few can match. Many HD collections or remasters are often pleasant trips down memory lane, but this feels like more than that. It's a gripping reintroduction into all things Halo and something that will likely be enjoyed for years to come.

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9 / 10
Nov 9, 2014

Whatever else might be in included in the Master Chief Collection, that feeling is at the heart of the game: it is a remembrance of things past, and those things are not as they were. The Collection is an instantaneous embrace of past and present that combines gaming's powerful sense of nostalgia with its perpetual arms race of processing and graphical power. It is part of a growing appreciation of the past in a medium which until recently was resolutely forward-looking. Proust would bloody love it.

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IGN
Ryan McCaffrey
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2014

Despite MP troubles, Halo: The Master Chief Collection's classic campaigns are amazing examples of FPS done right.

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Nov 6, 2014

Halo: The Master Chief Collection clearly sets out to be one of the videogame tributes ever assembled; and in doing so, its hard not to be impressed by the scope and ambition of its efforts. This is the definitive collection of Halo: Combat Evolved through Halo 4, effectively presenting both classic and remixed content in a way that makes it feel like more than a simple trip down memory lane. Assuming it avoids issues with multiplayer stability, it's possible that it will end up being relevant as a shooter for a long time to come.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2014

While I think I would have given up playing a Halo 2 remaster on its own after a few months, The Master Chief Collection will keep me busy for quite a while. The sheer number of maps, variants, playlists, and rulesets will keep me interested for months on end. I can already envision myself joining groups of friends who only like particular games, forming separate communities within the collection. Not only that, but this is also the perfect way to replay each campaign if I ever get the itch instead of finding multiple discs. This is the new gold standard for remakes. Well done, 343 Industries.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2014

There is an incredible amount of content across all four games, and having that much stuff means you can basically play it in any way you like. Further, every single aspect of the game is unlocked at launch, every map, every level, every upgrade.

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Jul 18, 2020

Halo 3 is the most iconic entry in Microsoft's sci-fi shooter franchise, but how well does Master Chief's romp translate to PC?

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Jul 23, 20

Halo 3 is a very good game. As a conclusion to the storyline, it's hard not to be engaged with how things play out with the UNSC, Covenant, and Flood all appearing. Gameplay is very satisfying. Nothing beats sniping enemies, or dual-wielding and taking out the brutes. Although the campaign is shorter than in Halo 2, most players should feel satisfied with the amount of content overall. Multiplayer is a lot of fun. Finally, as a PC port, Halo 3 comes with no notable complaints whatsoever.

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TheGamer
Top Critic
Nov 23, 2020

If this is your first time playing Halo 4, prepare for a treat. Gameplay remains identical to previous installments, but with some additions enhancing the experience. The story is also a big highlight. With this game, it's hard not to consider Master Chief and Cortana as gaming's greatest duo. Halo 4 caps off The Master Chief Collection on PC nearly perfectly.

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TheGamer
Top Critic
Sep 26, 2020

Today on PC, the campaign for Halo 3: ODST is a mere $4.99. A majority of the troopers may not be the most engaging, but the combat and music are a treat. The weapons, from the Spartan Laser to the Brute Plasma Rifle, are a blast to use. The game also brings ODST Firefight mode to The Master Chief Collection for all of your survival needs.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 11, 2014

Based on my experiences with the four Halo campaigns, it's clear that Microsoft and 343 Industries have set the new bar for remake collections. They could have easily just packaged Halo 2: Anniversary as a stand-alone title, exactly like they did with Halo: CE Anniversary on Xbox 360, and it would have been justifiable to recommend. Add in three more full Halo games, all with graphical and framerate enhancements, and The Master Chief Collection is very easy to recommend.

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Nov 9, 2014

Packed with content and freshly remastered, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is the definitive celebration of a series and its fans.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2014

What was intended as a nostalgia trip has also become a blueprint for how remastering games ought to be done.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 13, 2020

Halo 3 therefore proves to be a re-edition perfectly in line with the standards to which the guys of 343 Industries have accustomed us in recent years, which will be attractive both in the eyes of old fans and those of any newbies eager to recover one of the most valuable pieces in the videogame history of the last twenty years.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 13, 2014

On sheer value for money alone The Master Chief Collection is a fantastic proposition, add in that it contains some of the highest regarded Xbox titles of all time, touched up, enhanced and fit for a whole new generation of players, it's quite simply a must buy.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2014

Impressive? Absolutely. Timeless? Let's wait and see

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