Halo 4 - Xbox 360

I've kept up with the Halo story talking with gamer friends - finally decided to buy Halo 4 since it's the first in a new trilogy. I only buy about 3 or 4 newly released games a year, so I chose with care! I'm really glad I chose this as one of them. Aside from the great graphics and storyline, I also like that there are other game modes to play. There are several multiplayer modes you can play with your Xbox live account, Halo Forge (creating and playing on your own map with friends), co-op ability on the campaign, and Spartan Ops missions (you can play solo or with up to 3 other players co-op). I really like Spartan Ops! Five episodes come with the original game and each episode has 5 chapters. They just released episodes 6 - 10 that you can download for free from Xbox live (January, 2013). I like that you can use "skulls" to customize your campaign gameplay experience once you've played through it the first time. There are 8 "skulls" you can turn on in any combination and this time you don't have to find them while playing the campaign. You can go to the Halo Waypoint website and see weekly, daily, & monthly challenges for the campaign, Spartan Ops, & different multiplayer modes, too. This is a good way to get XP and rank up your soldier before trying multiplayer (if you haven't played other Halo games). Aside from the violence (which is moderate since there's no gore like a lot of games have), it's pretty decent for teens. I can't think of a single time any of the characters used foul language. It reminded me of "Gears of War 3" (you can turn off gore & mature content on Gears 3). Any blood you see is minor (ex. small spot of blue alien blood on the ground after you kill an enemy). No body parts laying around or anything like that at all. Halo 4 is not only a great game, it's a great value. You get so many game modes for your money. You won't mind playing it over and over since you can customize your campaign experience by turning different skulls on and off. I will warn you though - the "heroic" and "legendary" difficulties are VERY hard!! Other Halo players told me this is the hardest "heroic" & "legendary" difficulties in the series.

This game is a great game for all Halo, and Video game lovers alike. It has amazing graphics, epic new weapons, and exciting gameplay. In forge you have an amazing amount of building options, too. For only 60 bucks you get Great Multiplayer, Must see Campaign, and A improved forge. Play with friends or by yourself., it's always fun.:D

I swore off Halo multiplayer after Reach because it was out of control. Halo 4's multiplayer is so tight and balanced that you can't stop playing it. They truly out Bungie'd Bungie here. This is by far the prettiest Halo game ever and has the story to match. I won't spoil anything but I'm still derpressed about the ending, it was that riveting. I could be here all day but if your faith in Halo had been shaken after ODST and even Reach, know right now the fire is burning bright again and if it doesn't restore your faith, well, you just had none to begin with. I CANNOT wait for Halo 5 on the next Xbox! Viva la Halo!

I believe this is an awesome addition to the HALO franchise! I am playing this way more than I played Halo 3 & Halo Reach. It is way less glichy in multiplayer games than Reach & Halo 3. The addition of the Spartan Ops storyline is keeping it interesting over a longer period of time. I have not finished all of the episodes or even the campaign because I started Spartan ops with all 3 of my boys and the campaign with my oldest son & finding the time around the holidays to get them all to play is hard especially now with ALL the cool new stuff to interest them. ALSO I have gotten hooked into ALL the promotional multiplayer events they have been offering.

An amazing game in all aspects. 343 Industries did a great job keeping the Halo feel while still making the game seem updated and new. I've been playing Halo since it debuted and this has finally renewed the fun and excitement I've had for over 10 years. Not only is there typical things you'd expect from modern day FPS games (Campaign, Team Deathmatch Multiplayer), you also have the theater, Forge (build your own maps!), armor customization (cosmetic only, that you earn as you level), Loadouts customization (with new armor abilities), and TONS more customization and social aspects. As well as new maps, gametypes, vehicles, weapons. Something I haven't even touched yet, though, is the Spec Ops missions. These are additional weekly multiplayer missions you can play that have their own story, and you get the first full year of content for free! I don't think I have any complaints about this game except that I don't get to play more than I do! Buy it.

Halo 4 is a definite must-have for any halo fan. It continues four years after Halo 3, and follows the Master Chief's story. If you liked Halo 3, you should like this. It is a BIG change, though. It is a lot more fast-paced and has a lot more to it. This can be a good thing to some people, and a bad thing to others. I personally like it. Also, if you are coming from a game like Call of Duty, you would probably like it more than a game like Halo 3 or Halo Reach. However, if you are new to Halo 4 and are a big fan of campaigns and story lines, you might want to play the Halo 3 campaign first. Halo 4 has an amazing campaign and follows the Chief and Cortana more than the previous. Multiplayer has many great features with a total of 50 ranks. It's not done yet though, you can then advance through different specilizations with different abilities, making the game even more enjoyable. Halo 4 should definetly meet your needs of a fun, hooking shooter!

Focusing more on the characters (Master Chief, Cortana, and plenty of new faces), Halo 4 packs a solid story with incredible graphics to match. Even for dedicated fans of the series, there's lots of confusing elements which require doing research (to understand, not to advance the game) - but I found that's part of the fun of the game. Multiplayer is just as good ,if not better, as it's always been. New gametypes, plenty more armor customizations, and the new Spartan Ops (which I strongly recommend watching trailers for if you haven't seen yet) continues the Campaign story after you've completed the game - they're still releasing episodes, so each one leaves you wanting more.

The Halo series does it again with Halo 4. Keeps me entertained for hours. I love that I can play with my friends across the country without having to be in the same room. Graphics are awesome. Sounds too.