Halo Infinite Review Roundup

​When the name Xbox comes to mind, the word Halo instantly follows as it is now unimaginable to believe in a world where one exists without the other. Heck, one could argue that Microsoft owes a great debt to Bungie studios for creating the future Sci-Fi FPS, which propel their trajectory to the big boys' table in the gaming industry. But, that was Bungie's Halo, and despite already launching numerous games of their own in the series, the current overseers, 343 Industries, were always fighting an uphill battle to earn the trust of the die-hards Halo-ites. Will Halo Infinite finally be the difference? Here's the roundup:  

GAMEINFORMER  (SCORE 9.25)
'Like many, I’m sad that Halo Infinite doesn’t offer cooperative multiplayer at launch, if only because it’s been a bulwark of the series’ identity. It’s 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 gaming’s most recognizable mainstays.'

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GAMESPOT (SCORE 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.'

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IGN  (SCORE 9/10) 
'Halo has meant a lot to me over the past 20 years. From first landing on the ring in Halo 1 to the surprise Arbiter arc in Halo 2 to being heartbroken by Halo 5’s abysmal storytelling, it’s one of the few series in gaming where every new mainline entry really matters to me. After six years, it was fair to wonder: did Halo still belong in the “Best Shooter” conversation? And would I still care about it? I am both relieved and delighted that Halo Infinite emphatically answers both questions with a resounding yes. Turning us loose to explore a massive open ring with almost complete freedom to approach combat with a wide range of iconic guns, vehicles, and toys has absolutely brought Halo’s single-player campaign back into contention as one of the finest out there (to say nothing of the amazing multiplayer suite), and even though it drops the ball a bit with the story and lack of environmental variety, Infinite picks it back up again with style.'

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GAMES RADAR+ (SCORE 4.5/5)
'Against impossible odds, Halo Infinite is both a familiar celebration of two decades of adventures with Master Chief and an expansive foundation for future evolution. 343 has siphoned the spirit of Combat Evolved and modernized it, delivering the best Halo campaign in quite some time in the process. Whether you're a series veteran coming in to finish another fight, or a new player landing on Zeta Halo to start one, this is one adventure you should jump right into.'

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DESTRUCTOID (SCORE 9/10)
'If I had one piece of advice for people on the fence with Halo Infinite, it would be to not worry about the open world and embrace how it’s handled here. I was incredibly worried at first that 343 wouldn’t be able to resist the siren’s song of other major publishers, but the restraint here is appreciated. This is an extremely 2021 Halo, and I think it’s going to win over both lapsed players and diehards.'

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XPLAY (VIDEO REVIEW) 

Overall, HALO Infinite currently sits at a Metascore of 87 from 69 reviews. I (along with thousand others) hated Halo 5's campaign and was very worried about the game after seeing Infinite's first reveal last year. Fast forward an entire year, and it seems 343 Industries has blasted away our fears, and for that...they deserve all the praise in the world. 

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