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A package of games from the Halo series, which includes: Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2 (also in Anniversary version), Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo 3: ODST. Additionally, the version for personal computers includes a prequel of the cycle, entitled Halo: Reach.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is a compilation of FPS games from the Halo: Reach to the package; owners of the Xbox One version were then given the multiplayer content of the latter, while its feature campaign and the Firefight cooperative module were made available to them as a paid DLC.
Plot
The games included in the Halo: The Master Chief Collection compilation take place in the distant future. The main character of the series is the Master Chief - an elite earthly soldier equipped with a powerful armour, which is helped by Artificial Intelligence called Cortana. The first three editions of the cycle (as well as Halo 3: ODST and Halo Reach, in which we can trace the fate of other characters) tell the story of war waged by people and a federation of foreign races, known as the Covenant. Halo 4 begins a completely new trilogy in which the hero has to face his own destiny and the ancient race of precursors, which is a threat to the whole universe.
Mechanics
In the games forming the Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the action was shown from the first person perspective (FPP). The pillar of each of them is a mission-divided fictional campaign, in which we carry out the tasks set before us and eliminate hostilities of opponents, making use of an extensive, futuristic arsenal. The fun is diversified by the possibility of using a wide range of combat vehicles, headed by the cult Warthog.
Game modes
In addition to a fictional campaign that can be completed on its own or in cooperation mode, each of the games that create the following Halo: The Master Chief Collection has a rivalry-based multiplayer mode that includes all arenas that have ever appeared in a given production. In the case of Halo 2 players can choose whether they prefer to have fun on all the original, slightly refreshed maps or on selected but thoroughly modified arenas.
Technical aspects
All productions from the Halo: The Master Chief Collection compilation work in sixty frames per second. The Halo 2 stands out from the crowd, which has undergone a grim refreshment of graphics; just like in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, players can switch between the original and upgraded version of the luminaire at any time.
It is worth noting that on personal computers, individual elements of the set were made available gradually, starting from Halo Reach, which is the prequel to the next installments of the cycle.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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[2:06] Halo: The Master Chief Collection launch trailer
Game Rant: 4.5 / 5 by Cameron Corliss
Halo 3 is the most iconic entry in Microsoft's sci-fi shooter franchise, but how well does Master Chief's romp translate to PC?
Game Informer: 9.3 / 10 by Kyle Hilliard
This is a dense, content-rich package that raises the bar for remakes and re-releases. Whether you want to relive the campaigns or revisit multiplayer, you can find something here to enjoy
Eurogamer: 9 / 10 by Nathan Ditum
Whatever else might be in included in the Master Chief Collection, that feeling is at the heart of the game: it is a remembrance of things past, and those things are not as they were. The Collection is an instantaneous embrace of past and present that combines gaming's powerful sense of nostalgia with its perpetual arms race of processing and graphical power. It is part of a growing appreciation of the past in a medium which until recently was resolutely forward-looking. Proust would bloody love it.
The main pros of the game
- Rich Content: The collection includes six iconic Halo games (Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, and Halo 4), providing extensive gameplay and nostalgia for fans.
- Enhanced Graphics and Features: Many s appreciate the remastered graphics, the ability to switch between original and enhanced visuals, and features like cross-play and customizable gameplay options.
- Strong Multiplayer Experience: The multiplayer modes are praised for their variety and nostalgic value, with many players enjoying custom game modes and community-created content.
- Nostalgia and Value: Players find great value in the collection, often highlighting the low price for the amount of content offered compared to modern games.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: s report ongoing bugs, connection problems, and matchmaking issues, particularly in co-op and multiplayer modes. Some players have faced crashes and problems.
- Inconsistent Quality: There are complaints about the graphical fidelity and gameplay mechanics differing significantly between the various titles in the collection, leading to a lack of cohesion.
- Limited Cross-Play Features: Some players are disappointed that only two of the six campaigns cross-play, limiting cooperative play options.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s
- Original Menus and Content: Many players miss the original menus, loading screens, and credit sequences that contributed to the game's atmosphere and tone.
- More Comprehensive Cross-Play: s express a desire for all campaigns to cross-play, allowing friends on different platforms to experience the full story together.
- Enhanced Customization Options: Some players feel that while there are new customization options, many are poorly designed and do not fit the original aesthetic of the games, although there is an option to disable these.
Summary
- Overall, while "Halo: The Master Chief Collection" is celebrated for its nostalgic value and extensive content, it is also critiqued for technical issues and inconsistencies across the games.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 1112 votes. 137 players anticipated the game.
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The best-selling series of first-person shooters (FPS) in the atmosphere of space opera. The brand is in the hands of Microsoft, for which games in the series Halo are among the most important items for Xbox family consoles.
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows December 3, 2019
Xbox One November 11, 2014
Xbox Series X/S November 17, 2020
Developer: Splash Damage (PC)
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios
Halo: The Master Chief Collection System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-550 3.2 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 960T 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTS 450 / Radeon HD 6850 or better, 20 GB HDD, Windows 7
Recommended: Intel Core i7-870 2.93 GHz / AMD FX-4100 3.6 GHz, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 560 Ti / Radeon R7 360 or better, 20 GB HDD, Windows 10
Halo 4 Launches on PC; The Master Chief Collection is Complete
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Halo 4 Gets PC Release Date; Will be Available in Game
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Halo 3 Launches on PC
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