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Play Overview
Weapons must be used to deplete opponents’ energy shields before being able to damage them, so multiplayer combat encounters are a game of cat and mouse. Add to this the melee of attacks, varied terrain and advanced artificial intelligence of the enemies, and you can see why it takes a long time to master.
The game’s futuristic setting, dramatic music, fantastical weapons and diverse enemies makes Halo 5: Guardians competitive, exuberant and fun, without taking itself too seriously. Whether in its single-player campaign or online multiplayer modes, players revel in the lore, story and heroic characters as much as the necessary quick reactions and headshots.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Halo: The Master Chief Collection 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 8 weeks ago.
Play Style
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary with 2 players, split-screen or online
- Halo 2: Anniversary with 2 players, split-screen or online
- Halo 3 with 4 players online or 2 players split-screen
- Halo 3: ODST with 4 players online or 2 players split-screen
- Halo: Reach with 4 players online or 2 player split-screen
- Halo 4 with 4 players online or 2 players split-screen
- Halo 5: Guardians with 4 players online, no split-screen mode.
Cross-Platform: You can play Halo Wars with people on either Xbox One or PC.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Benefits
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Parental Guidance (PG) for Mild Violence, Mild Themes, Scary Scenes.
Skill Level
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's also important to ensure children understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. The campaign can be a good place for novice players to start. The online battles require considerably more skill and experience so are better for older teenagers.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
Costs
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
![]() | Xbox X|S | £29.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
![]() | PC | £29.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
![]() | Xbox X|S | £29.99 | – | – |
![]() | Xbox One | £29.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
![]() | Xbox X|S | £29.99 | – | – |
![]() | Xbox One | £29.99 | – | – |
![]() | PC | £29.99 | – | – |
![]() | PC | £33.99 | – | – |
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need Xbox Live Gold to play online with Xbox 360.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
The original trilogy:
- Halo Combat Evolved is on original Xbox
- Halo 2 is on original Xbox
- Halo 3 is on Xbox 360
Interstitial games:
- Halo 3: ODST is set after Halo 2 and on Xbox 360
- Halo: Reach is a prequel to the original trilogy on Xbox 360
A new Reclaimer Saga trilogy:
- Halo 4 is on Xbox 360
- Halo 5: Guardians in on Xbox One
- Halo Infinite is on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and PC
Spin-off games
- Halo Wars is a strategy game on Xbox 360
- Halo Wars 2 is a strategy game on Xbox One
- Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike are a mobile shooting game on iOS, Android
Rereleased and updated games:
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is updated for Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection is remastered Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3 ODST, Halo 4, Halo: Reach on Xbox One and PC.
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Game Details
Release Date: 15/11/2001, updated in 2020
Out Now: PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1-2 (16 online)
Genres: Action, Shooting (Adventure, Fighting, Narrative and Traversal)
Accessibility: 22 features
Components: 3D Third-Person