Halo: The Master Chief Collection

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Platforms: Xbox One

Pros:

• Four classic games looking better than ever
• Play what you like, as you like it, the way you like it
• Multiplayer maps and modes from all four games
• Worth it just for Halo 2 and Halo 4

Cons:

• You still won’t love the Flood
• Halo 3 looks and feels surprisingly dated

Halo is the most iconic property in Xbox history, with Master Chief’s battles against The Covenant having easily the stood the test of time with tight, responsive shooting and breathtaking setpieces. The Master Chief Collection brings all of these adventures together, and they’ve recently been updated to support 4K and HDR on Xbox One X.

They all still play beautifully, sporting updated visuals whether that’s through subtle tweaks or a complete remaster in the form of Anniversary treatments. The formula of sharp gunplay, encouraged exploration and an abundance vehicles combine to make something truly wonderful.

And who can forget multiplayer? Despite some teething problems, recent updates to The Master Chief Collection have made it easier than ever to find a match in any game or playlist of your choice. It isn’t perfect, but having everything in one place is great.