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SynopsisThe planet Reach is the last line of defense against the encroaching Covenant's ultimate goal of destroying Earth. Sacrifice and courage are the traits that make you and your Spartan brothers part of an elite group of soldiers known as Noble Team. In this tragic and heroic story that sets the stage for the Halo saga, you are faced with impossible odds to save countless lives and defend Reach from annihilation. If your mission fails — then humanity faces an inevitable demise.This prequel to the Halo saga sends you to the planet Reach and immerses you in the heroic, yet ominous story. Halo: Reach places you in the role of a member of the elite Noble Team engaging in battle against the Covenant. It is your mission to defend Reach against the invading forces to protect the fate of humanity from devastation. Your weapons, armor and deadly skills are as unique as each of the Spartan soldiers' personalities. Prepare for this epic storyline alone or team up with up to three friends and launch a co-op assault against the incredibly cunning AI which adds a level of complexity to each encounter and battle. The multiplayer action that Halo fans have come to expect delivers once again by setting a new standard of competitive online gameplay, customization, matchmaking and community integration. With this special limited edition, you can immerse yourself in the world of Halo: Reach with a game case modeled after a recovered ONI data module, a custom in-game Elite armor set for use in multiplayer modes, an embroidered Spartan II patch and a loaded artifact bag. Explore the mind of Dr. Halsey through classified documents, effects, and her personal journal, all found in the artifact bag. Experience the adventure and excitement never before encountered in the ground-breaking Halo saga in this paramount prequel.
Features
Personalize and customize your Spartan soldier with a vast array of armor that appears in both campaign play as well as multiplayer mode
Earn valuable credits based on everything you do across every game mode
Use your earned credits to unlock additional upgrades via the Armory
All-new multiplayer battle modes include Invasion, which lets players battle as Spartans vs. Elites in objective-based battles, and Arena, where players hone their skills in an all-out competition for bragging rights and rankings
All-new technology leaps forward with next-generation art, animation, audio, AI and Hollywood-style special effects
Includes a token in-pack for a downloadable Spartan Recon helmet with a visor/blast shield to power through battle in campaign and multiplayer modes (Quantities limited, available while supplies last)
Delve further into this exciting game with game case modeled after a recovered ONI data module, Elite armor set you can use in multiplayer modes and an artifact bag loaded with classified documents, effects and Dr. Halsey's personal journal
Live the heroic and tragic events that took place on the planet Reach and set the course for the Halo trilogy
Defend the planet Reach against the encroaching Covenant as your team strives to preserve humanity's fate
Engage in the largest-scale battles ever experienced in the Halo universe
New weapons, vehicles and abilities accompany the familiar Halo arsenal for intense battles
Improved and craftier-than-ever artificial intelligence (AI) adds complexity and depth to each encounter for unique and challenging gameplay
Prepare to go it alone or enlist up to three friends to launch a cooperative assault for the good of the planet
Expanded suite of multiplayer offerings redefines the online gaming landscape
New social settings allow you to team up and play with like-minded people, vote on preferred maps and gametypes and keep an active roster
Other
Number of Players
1
Online Play
Yes
Platform
Xbox 360
ESRB Descriptor
Blood, Violence
Genre
Shooters
UPC
885370140699
Customer reviews
4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 47 reviews
(47 customer reviews)
98%
would recommend to a friend
Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the improved gameplay, including the addictive multiplayer modes and new game types. The compelling story, enhanced by excellent graphics, is also frequently praised, along with the improved Forge mode and the well-received campaign. Many appreciate the new weapons and vehicles. Overall, the game is considered a significant improvement over previous installments.
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Pros mentioned:
Campaign, Forge, Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome last game from Bungie
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Halo Reach is an excellently made game. The campaign was about 6-8 hours long which is standard for games these days. I do not have internet at the moment but i used to and i would play Halo 3 a ton. I played the beta online and enjoyed the multiplayer to no end! The campaign is a bit different than previous halo games but it is unique and a game to be bought and played. There are many new maps, vehicles, and weapons that await players in the halo universe. Bungie mainly focused on the die hard halo fans and made an incredible multilayer experience. There are tons of new online modes and millions of possibilities for forge. The new xp rating system also adds a new spice to flavor! If your looking for a fun campaign experience that doesn't last long and your looking for a fun online time, i would recommend this game.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great price
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Works as well as I could expect. You get what you pay for. It is worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Campaign, Forge, Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best Halo Game Out There!
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Halo: Reach is the ultimate package for Halo fans and typical gamers alike. The campaign does a great job of setting up the storyline for Halo: CE, and is the hardest campaign yet (only getting even harder for every player you add in, so Legendary w/ 4 players = suicide). The multiplayer is super addicting, and Forge has been greatly improved. Just check out the enormous Forge World! Firefight is now just as customizable as Custom games, and supports online matchmaking. If you have Xbox LIVE, you will be hooked. The Daily & Weekly Challenges are a great way to earn credits for ranking up quickly.
Halo: Reach is the best Halo package out there, and is a must buy for anyone! Go pick this one up!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Weapons
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Halo for Halo Fans
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The excitement of the Limited Edition of Halo: Reach starts with the packaging. Not only does it contain the game and Dr. Halsey's journal, but also dozens of little items. Such as a military style patch and Dr. Halsey's ID card. The game itself is fun and it's varying difficulty levels give players the option to experience the game on a level that is right for them. However, if you are a seasoned Halo player like me, you will find that the game feels a bit "short". As you will most likely blow through enemies faster than most. The new weapons and vehicles in both campaign and multiplayer are nothing short of awesome. Even old favorites feel new, because of new enhancements and features. Also new in multiplayer are a fresh assortment of new game modes. Such as Arena, Headhunter, Invasion, and Firefight is now added to Matchmaking. Also added to the mix are "Armor Abilities" and Armory shop where players can spend experience points for new armor parts. Personalize your Spartan!
Overall, the game is great fun and addicting. The only reason that I am rating it a 4/5 is because the increase in difficulty level for Heroic and Legendary felt a bit steep for a Halo game, there is no more dual wielding (which I miss sorely), and the graphics are not quite up to par with other shooters. However, they are much better than they were in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Forge, Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bungie went out with a bang
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bungie's last halo game is amazing. The campaign tells a riveting story. The multiplayer has tons to do with all the new game types with firefight and co-op campaign. The forge is easier to use with the snap rotation and the theater is still there to watch previous games. I pre-ordered the game in early April and went the first day to pick it up. I'm very happy with the purchase and will play this game for months to come.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bringing back the old for the new!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Individuals such as myself who have been a part of the halo fan base since Halo: Combat Evolved can FINALLY be pleased with a new halo product from Bungie.
Bungie has continually produced products that brought new experiences and trends to the gaming world and Xbox Live, but they never had a game that encompassed the whole experience as a game.
With Halo CE, the campaign and story were solid, bringing hours of fun for any gamer who picked it up! The multiplayer for Halo CE however was lacking due to Xbox Live service not being available around this time period. Still, Halo MADE the LAN party!!!
Halo 2 was the game that single handedly revolutionized online gaming for consoles. With new weapons and maps, people got to bring a new challenge and experience to the classic halo franchise that they fell in love with. However, the campaign left many feeling dissatisfied. The ending left many questions for the players, many of which still linger today. Except one thing was for sure-the series wasn't over.
Halo 3 was essentially the first game to really test the new xbox live on the xbox 360. While the campaign was once again dull to those who played the previous games, the multiplayer once again took gaming to new heights, and new lows. With the introduction of achievements, a new way of extending the game's life came to fruition. Yet amongst all the new additions, the game very quickly began to lose its appeal. Hardcore players only continued to play it because it was the halo everyone else was playing. Halo 2 still had a major fanbase and multiplayer was just more fun in comparison to halo 3.
Then the tragedy that is Halo Wars came out. While trying to add to Halo canon, the game left the fans dissatisfied with the halo universe even more.
Hope was finally sought in the game Halo 3:ODST. While not actually being part of Halo 3 (but more of a lead into), the game again pushed graphics on the Xbox 360 and added a new gametype (firefight) that has kept players interested in the game, though with little effect due to the lack of the typical halo multiplayer. The game was short lived, but was good enough to keep halo fans hanging on to hope that the franchise they love can make a comeback. Plus its main character was played by Nathan Fillion...
Halo Reach released it's Beta in May of 2010, and had more than 1 million players and 10 million games played in its first 24 hours. Bungie turned off Halo 2's multiplayer during this time, ending original xbox live as we knew it. The beta was well received, and brought new strategy into the classic halo universe with load outs. When the beta ended, people found a new love for halo multiplayer in halo 3 that was short lived. Halo reach gave people a taste of what multiplayer is supposed to be by returning to the roots of Halo CE and tweaking gameplay to add new and exciting challenges to the universe. This caused people to long for this game, and because they longed for the game, there has been a lot of hype around this title-causing it to be the most anticipated game of 2010.
This game is bringing to the table the gameplay of Halo CE, with the multiplayer revolution of Halo 2, and will finally lead the halo franchise to a conclusion of what really happened at the end of Halo 3 by answering annoying questions left by the campaign. This game will be a great lead in the next halo game to be produced by 343 industries, and is a great way for Bungie to leave the franchise.
Anyone who has ever had an appreciation for Halo will need to get this game. For those who have never liked the franchise, they may find a few things they like about the changes, but will probably only see this as a casual game at best.
online Multiplayer- 4.8/5
Campaign- 4.5/5
Longevity- 4.7/5
Customization- 5/5
Solo gameplay- 4/5
co-op gameplay-4.5/5
overall-4.7/5
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
the best bet for the money
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the most highly anticipated game of 2010, halo: REACH has high expectations and bungie sure tries to deliver. the limited set is a great middle ground for the die hards that want a little something extra without shelling out twice as much for some out-of-game collectables, as well as an in-game armor mod only available through the limited set and legendary.
pre-order today because the line for this one will be looong, and you don't wanna be the guy tha doesn't get one of these because they are sold out!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Forge
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Halo Reach Game
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game is perfect i played the Beta and it was fun I've seen the forge trailer and how Bungie explains the forge part and it sounded pretty easy and fun because you can make objects float change color and make them go in the mountain or go inside other objects.......What i think you people should do is wait until the game is cheaper or if you want the special edition ones get it then.I would rather you all get the game itself.Overall this game is the best ,some people say there is a level like Star wars Battlefront the game.Who knows...