Halo: Reach

Halo: Reach is a famous game from the Halo game series that is now available for download on PC. Originally, the game was developed by Bungie in September 2010 for Xbox 360 platform. It should be mentioned that this is the last Halo game from this studio. Halo: Reach takes place in 2552. The game tells us a story about Covenant's invasion on the Reach planet. You will be playing for Spartan-B312, a supersoldier from the “Noble Team”. Your mission is to thwart the attack and protect the planet. However, it is not going to be easy because of the large number of enemy troops. The game is available for download for Windows, Xbox 360, and Xbox One platforms.

Graphics 4/5

Halo: Reach graphical effects are not bad, but they are not extremely realistic. The picture and overall atmosphere perfectly suit the game. You can easily see the objects, however, some textures might look old and unrealistic. Nevertheless, models of the characters have a lot of in common with the original version of the game. Most of the game you will see grey, brown, and other dark colors, which makes the atmosphere more pessimistic.

Gameplay 4/5

The gameplay of the game has a lot of in common with other Halo games. You will be able to see the mini-map at the bottom left corner. There you can see objectives and your allies. Next to your mini-map, you can see the stamina indicator. If you sprint a lot, you will be able to see your stamina reducing.

At the top right corner, users can see their type of gun and the amount of ammo they have. Moreover, you can see the status of your clip right on the gun! There are plenty of handguns, assault and sniper rifles. Halo: Reach also offers a great number of vehicles. You can get in one of them and shoot everything you see. For example, Warthog looks like the elongated quadricycle with a turret on its back, Falcon is an attack helicopter. You can use two turrets to eliminate your enemies. There are more vehicles, and each of them has unique features.

Controls 5/5

Halo: Reach has basic controls. They are common almost for every first-person shooter. It will not be hard for you to get used to the controls, especially if you have played first-person shooter games before. Players can also change the key bindings in the game settings.

Replay Value 4/5

You will enjoy playing Halo: Reach even for the second time. If you are a fan of the Halo game series, you definitely should play this game. However, if you haven't played Halo games before, you might not understand the plot of Halo: Reach. It is better for you to play previous parts of the game.

The Bottom Line

Halo: Reach is a famous game from the Halo game series. You can easily play it thanks to the basic controls. The game has not been changed much since the previous parts. However, the plot is different, and it continues the main storyline of Halo games. We recommend you to download Halo: Reach. Thank you for paying attention to this Halo: Reach review. The game is a perfect choice or Halo fans.

• Graphics 4
• Gameplay 4
• Controls 5
• Replay Value 4

Pros

Easy to play;
Nice graphics;
Basic controls;
Gripping plot.

Cons

It might be hard for you to understand the game if you are a new player.