However, while Halo would usually be a “sure thing”, this year’s entry is surrounded by controversy. For one, 343 Industries has decided to incorporate microtransactions into the experience, something that is typically a red flag for many gamers. Furthermore, 343 made the extremely unpopular decision to remove split-screen from the game, which upset many Halo fans, as split-screen has been such a key feature for the franchise since its inception.
With all that being said, what is the review consensus? Firstly, be sure to check out our Halo 5: Guardians review, but in the meantime, this is what everyone else has been saying about Halo 5:
Destructoid (Chris Carter)
Score: 7/10
EGM (Jeff Landa)
Score: 9/10
GameSpot (Mike Mahardy)
Score: N/A
Giant Bomb (Jeff Gerstmann)
Score: 4/5
Polygon (Arthur Gies)
Score: 9/10
The reviews seem to indicate that, in terms of multiplayer, Halo 5: Guardians is a triumph, delivering one of the best multiplayer experiences in the series to date. However, the campaign is not receiving the same glowing praise from every publication, with a lot of criticism directed specifically at its plot.
It’s worth noting that many gaming publications are withholding review scores until they’ve had a chance to see if the game’s multiplayer servers hold up come launch tomorrow. 343 doesn’t exactly have the best track record in that regard, with Halo: The Master Chief Collection launching with completely broken online multiplayer, but here’s hoping that Halo 5 avoids the same pitfalls when it launches tomorrow.
Are you picking up Halo 5 tomorrow, or are you saving your cash for a different big game coming out soon?
Halo 5: Guardians will be available on October 27th, exclusively for Xbox One.
