The Halo series is without a doubt the most iconic franchise on Microsoft's consoles since 2001, so when Halo: The Master Chief Collection is about to get released on Xbox One, it is definitely a big deal. Now is time to find out what Gamersyde thought of this historic collection. Unsurprisingly, the full review is only available in French, but the verdict and the +/- section have been fully translated into English. If it's not enough, make sure to check our avalanche of videos of all four games.
Verdict
Whether you are a single player kind of guy or totally into multiplayer, Halo: The Master Chief Collection promises a massive amount of game time. Sure, the collection could have used some more polish, especially in the framerate department, but despite that, the overall experience is good and, more importantly, fun. The first three games may have gotten a bit old in some respects, but for the hardcore fans, each game will play as it used to, which we think is exactly what they have always wanted. The addition of new terminals in Halo 2 will give players even more to sink their teeth into if they are after more information on the game's background, and the new CG cutscenes will definitively give them some incentive to play through the famous sequel at least once more. Now the question is, are you willing to play games you've already completed before, especially if multiplayer is not really your thing? We don't have the answer to that one, but you might find it by watching all the videos we prepared, just below.
- On the plus side
- Four excellent game for the price of one
- Huge content
- The whole Halo multiplayer package in one game
- Online co-op on all four games
- Split screen co-op still available (unlocked and unsteady fps though)
- Best way to discover the franchise before Halo 5
- 1080p and (unsteady) 60 fps
- The soundtracks
- Halo 2 CG cutscenes
- Halo 2 forge
- Halo 2 ranking system is back
- All missions unlocked from the get go
- Some mission playlists are available
- Skulls are all unlocked right from the start
- Halo 4 almost look next gen
- Cortana
- Halo 5 beta ticket inside
- On the down side
- Slowdowns
- Not as polished as we hoped
- Gameplay may seem a bit too old school to some
- Four games most of us know by heart
- Halo 3 and 4 could have been enhanced graphically
- Checkpoint system is still frustrating (and random) as hell
- The wait for Halo 5
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All comments (19)
Commented on 2014-11-07 10:29:34
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Commented on 2014-11-07 10:40:54 In reply to Executioner_UK
Commented on 2014-11-07 10:48:52Great job on bringing the videos, guys. Brings back the memories.
Commented on 2014-11-07 11:29:34
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Commented on 2014-11-07 12:11:03 In reply to Raggsvettma
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Commented on 2014-11-07 13:00:11 In reply to Driftwood
Commented on 2014-11-07 14:42:40 In reply to Driftwood
Commented on 2014-11-07 17:17:02 In reply to RaggsvettmaIt does happen once in a while, it's not that disturbing, but sometimes it's more noticeable than you'd like. The beginning of the Covenant mission in Halo 3 is rather choppy for example (see video).
Commented on 2014-11-08 07:29:38I feel like it does, but you'd know for sure having played them all yourself.
Commented on 2014-11-08 10:11:52 In reply to LEBATOStill it looks way better than its 360 counterpart, but mainly thanks to the game's antialiasing.
Commented on 2014-11-10 11:01:38
Commented on 2014-11-11 06:48:03 In reply to Driftwood
Commented on 2014-11-11 16:06:30 In reply to Driftwood
Commented on 2014-11-11 18:41:14 In reply to elamorI said I don't like the people who undermine the opinions that are not theirs. It has nothing to do with what I think of their opinion. They can love and praise every single aspect of the game for all I care. :)
But maybe that's too subtle for you to get?
Commented on 2014-11-12 07:07:04