Board 8 > Halo Infinite Review Zone

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https://opencritic.com/game/12088/halo-infinite

John Halo is back with a campaign and multiplayer that delivers an experience that fans of the franchise will enjoy although it maybe doesn't stick the landing all the way and the game is not quite as "Infinite" as people may have thought it would be.

We got an 86% average through....*checks notes*....107 reviews! That's a lot of reviews! They even got Jeff Gerstmann to write a written review for Giant Bomb which they haven't done since last year.

VG247
10/10
Halo Infinite isnt perfect. It has foibles and struggles here and there. But its also a slam dunk of a release; its exactly what Halo needs to be now. As Halos relevance has felt to wane over recent years, this is a bold statement that, no, Halo isnt over. It was never close. It matters, and its still brilliant. I dont mind waiting to see where updates take it, because whats here at launch is already largely brilliant. Im excited for the future of Halo again.

Game Informer
9.3/10
Like many, Im sad that Halo Infinite doesnt offer cooperative multiplayer at launch, if only because its been a bulwark of the series identity. Its a disappointing omission, but I have to judge the game before me, not the features I wish might be there. And by that measure, Halo Infinite is a rousing success. Whether you want a big, mysterious sci-fi adventure or a chance to engage with some intense PvP, Halo Infinite nails the shots where it counts and heralds a new era for one of gamings most recognizable mainstays.

GameSpot
9/10
Halo Infinite strives to transform what it means to be a Halo game, making Chief into a reluctant father figure for a young and naive AI and putting him into an open-world setting. It turns out that was a risk worth taking for the franchise, as Infinite is an incredible game. Certain story elements are on the weaker side and the amazing Grappleshot makes the rest of Chief's equipment feel a bit lacking in comparison, but these are small shortcomings in what otherwise feels like the best Halo campaign in years and an excellent evolution of what Halo can be.

IGN
9/10
Halo Infinite's single-player campaign is exactly what this series needed. It brings out the best in Master Chief's unique and satisfying combat style while leveraging old ideas to create memorable new moments. Its story falls short for both new and veteran players, but it was worth the six-year wait.

Giant Bomb
4/5
Overall, Halo Infinite is great but something of a mixed bag. Fans of the genre will certainly enjoy the additional mobility granted by the grappling hook while the rest of the gameplay delivers that well-polished Halo experience that shooter-heads have come to know and love over the decades. It's a bit of a shame that the story doesn't quite stick the landing, but add in the fantastic (and free) multiplayer and you've got a really solid foundation for whatever comes next, be that a story expansion or an eventual full-on sequel.

EGM
8/10
Halo Infinite handles the burden of the franchises long history gracefully. At times, as with the campaigns story, it can feel like developer 343 Industries is weighed down by Master Chiefs Mjolnir armor. But Infinites bolder design choices, like its open-world environment and Grappleshot, make it feel exciting and new. The multiplayer might play it a little safe to appease longtime fans, but if the worst thing you can say about it is that it feels like old-school Halo, then its doing something right. Its Halo made for Halo fans, but theres enough novelty to keep it feeling fresh.

PlaySense
7/10
Master Chief has returned, but our adventures on Zeta Halo left us with mixed feelings. The gameplay is truly phenomenal and the grapple hook, in particular, steals the show. But the game is, after an extra year of development, still not finished. The single-player is not memorable, the surroundings are repetitive and the game is on a technical level very unpolished. While we have a tremendous amount of fun with the multiplayer, 343 Industries just doesnt meet the mark with this Halo installment.

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As someone mainly invested for the story, I am a bit saddened to hear it's not great

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Emeraldegg posted...

As someone mainly invested for the story, I am a bit saddened to hear it's not great

This.

On the other hand, I just finished 5 last week, and it's gotta be better than that still.

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Emeraldegg posted...

As someone mainly invested for the story, I am a bit saddened to hear it's not great

Not great confers to me that its bad, but all these reviews say its still pretty good.

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ninkendo posted...

VG247
10/10
Halo Infinite isnt perfect.

Hold up

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ChaosTonyV4 posted...

Not great confers to me that its bad, but all these reviews say its still pretty good.

5 of the 7 reviews in the OP list story as being one of the downsides. I didn't mean "not great" to be "bad", I meant it to mean "not great."

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ninkendo posted...

Halo Infinite strives to transform what it means to be a Halo game, making Chief into a reluctant father figure for a young and naive AI and putting him into an open-world setting.

So is every game now becoming a dad simulator?

Can't wait for Duke Nukem to find out he has a long-lost kid.

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TheRock1525 posted...

So is every game now becoming a dad simulator?

Can't wait for Duke Nukem to find out he has a long-lost kid.

wasn't this halo 1-3?

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These are some awfully high numerical scores for what seems to be a mixed experience based on the words themselves


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So what was all the shitstorm about

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Nanis23 posted...

So what was all the shitstorm about

monetization /battle pass progression and lack of a dedicated slayer playlist mostly

stuff thatll probably be resolved in a few months

the core game rules

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NFUN posted...

wasn't this halo 1-3?

No they wanted to fuck.

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