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Halo 4

343 Industries · Nov 6, 2012

PC · Xbox 360

Mature

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The Master Chief returns to battle an ancient evil bent on vengeance and annihilation. Shipwrecked on a mysterious world, faced with new enemies and deadly technology, the universe will never be the same. Enlist aboard the Infinity to experience Halo’s original multiplayer and Spartan Ops - innovative episodic fiction-based co-op missions.

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PC

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 6.5

Xbox 360

Critic 9.0 (30 critics) · Gamer 9.0

8.9

Critic reviews

  • PCInvasion

    Blake Grundman · Nov 24, 2020

    8.5
    343 Industries has managed to bring Halo: The Master Chief Collection to a stellar close with the release of Halo 4. Despite the campaign's storyline being a bit of a mess, the developer still managed to deliver an outstanding singleplayer experience that's worth a replay. Mix in esports-level multiplayer, and you have a recipe for an outstanding last stand.
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  • TheGamer

    Daniel Alvarez · Nov 23, 2020

    9.0
    If this is your first time playing Halo 4, prepare for a treat. Gameplay remains identical to previous installments, but with some additions enhancing the experience. The story is also a big highlight. With this game, it's hard not to consider Master Chief and Cortana as gaming's greatest duo. Halo 4 caps off The Master Chief Collection on PC nearly perfectly.
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  • Gaming Bolt

    Will Borger · Nov 23, 2020

    8.0
    Halo 4 isn’t always a great game, but it’s never less than a good one and 343 has done an excellent job of bringing it to PC. I went into this review thinking of Halo 4 as a black sheep. I came out of it thinking it was an underrated gem. I don’t imagine this port will change everyone’s opinion the way it did mine, but I can say this: Halo is still just as good as it’s ever been, and if The Master Chief Collection never gets another title, it picked a hell of a game to go out on.
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  • Games Radar+

    Hollander Cooper · Nov 18, 2012

    9.0
    343 Industries’ Halo 4 establishes itself not as “the next” Halo game, or “another sequel,” but instead opts to be a new beginning for the franchise--one with more commitment to its characters. It’s refreshing to see the series admit its shortcomings and catch up with its contemporaries without sacrificing what makes it unique, and that’s just what Halo 4 does, creating a name for itself without relying on its popularity, and getting us excited to start, continue, and one day finish the fight all over again.
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  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Nov 06, 2012

    9.0
    The decision to alter the multiplayer while essentially leaving the campaign structure alone is a curious one that will resonate with fans more than the casual observer. It's a sure sign that at some point, the studio decided to keep it safe for its first foray with the Chief. It's a massive, polished game that provides a lot of value, but it can also feel like hanging out with an old high school friend. It's comfortable and still fun, but eventually you realize that you're slowly drifting apart.
  • Attack of the Fanboy

    William Schwartz · Nov 05, 2012

    8.0
    Previous runs in the franchise saw the introduction of features that were not only game-changers within the series, but at times within the industry. You don’t see that forward progress with Halo 4. Instead, you see 343 Industries playing it safe and paying tribute to the past as they complete the developer transition. They’ve proven their passion and acumen for handling the franchise, and hopefully Halo will return to its industry leading ways in the next iteration.
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Gamer reviews

  • Kitarachi

    Sep 18, 2023 · Xbox 360

    7.5

    Halo 4

    Halo 4 did alot of things right and alot of things wrong. The story was interesting but the gameplay and graphics where changed too drastically. Trying to be more like Call of duty, its here Halo lost some of its identity.

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  • Only Ace

    Apr 21, 2021 · Xbox 360

    8.1

    Extremely lacking compared to halo 3 story and experience wise, i see the team tried to show off something else.

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  • Jeff Morgenroth

    Jan 27, 2021 · Xbox 360

    5.5

    Very disappointing, both in terms of gameplay and in story. Although the graphics and animations are noticeably updated, the new enemies and weapons are bland ... and the story dead on arrival. Skip it.

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  • Manik Rastogi

    Mar 2, 2020 · Xbox 360

    9.3

    Near perfect shooter of its time. Graphics and sound really pushed Xbox 360 to its limit. Very challenging and fun gameplay. If you own Xbox 360 this game is must have.

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