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Halo Infinite
Critics Consensus (Play It)
Halo Infinite’s multiplayer is spectacular, and the campaign delivers exactly what the series needed. This is, without a doubt, the best Halo package we’ve had since Halo Reach, and points to a bold new future for Master Chief.
Game Info
The Master Chief returns in Halo Infinite – the next chapter of the legendary franchise. Developed by 343 Industries and created with our new Slipspace Engine, Halo Infinite was revealed at the Xbox E3 2018 Briefing with a thrilling engine demo that provides a glimpse into the future of the Halo franchise, leading it into new and unexpected directions.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 115
WIN: Best Shooter (2022), Editors' Choice
Gold TIER
34% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Shooter
DEVELOPER(S):
- 343 Industries
PUBLISHER(S):
- Xbox Game Studios
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Halo
GAME MODES:
- Multiplayer, Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
115
Critic Reviews
86
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
100%
Median Score
90%
Low Score
70%
What did you think of Halo Infinite?
Player Reviews1 Votes
9.7
Natalie Clayton (PC Gamer)
December 6, 2021
78/100
Halo Infinite can’t quite deliver on being an open-world throwback, but it’s the best shooting the series has seen to date.
Ran McCaffrey (IGN)
December 6, 2021
9/10
Halo Infinite’s single-player campaign is exactly what this series needed. It brings out the best in Master Chief’s unique and satisfying combat style while leveraging old ideas to create memorable new moments. Its story falls short for both new and veteran players, but it was worth the six-year wait.
SnowBikeMike (Kinda Funny Games)
December 6, 2021
Recommended
I loved the #HaloInfinite Campaign! 343 made a fun sandbox that allows you to tackle the open world in a variety of ways, while also telling a great Master Chief story. Once the credits rolled, I just wanted more!!
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (115 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 3DNews | Денис Щенников | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite tries to be a lot of things at once: it is the end of Cortana storyline, a new beginning and nostalgia trip through Combat Evolved events. And it is good in most of those things. But only good, not more than that. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| Area Xbox | Kevin Arbelo | 9.7 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | The Master Chief’s latest adventure feels very solid and has quickly become one of my favorite titles of the year. It is difficult to find FPS with better sensations at the controls than those that Halo Infinite has transmitted to me. From its gunplay, through its artificial intelligence, its performance and of course its spectacular sound section. Without a doubt, an adventure designed for the enjoyment of the player. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Alfonso Cánovas | 9.2 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite’s compendium is a remarkable one, a game that excels in all areas and that properly shows the hard work that 343 Industries has put in the game. The campaign is cool and the multiplayer is lots of fun, so all in all John 117’s first appearance in the next-gen is a fantastic one. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | Basically, 343 charts a few dozen encounters and terrain paths that would have been found in prior games’ linear campaign levels, then spreads them over a series of floating, connected islands to make its open world. Additionally, 343 has a nifty tool in its toolbox: Halo’s 20-year-long gimmick of warping enemies from outer space whenever needed. Infinite kicks serious butt in these moments. Follow your map to an icon or simply walk up to a weird-looking point of interest and the game will start inserting foes, all hunkered behind carefully crafted terrain that separates you from them. Surprise: it’s a miniature level! | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 90 / 100 | 12-06-2021 | I am very happy to tell you that Halo: Infinite is the Halo we had been waiting for and that shows that in fact, 343 Industries is the right studio to continue with the legacy of Master Chief and that most likely, this new formula that integrates an open world in the campaign, is the way to go for future installments. Although, the way in which his story is told is unkind to the new ones, I would tell you that you will find a great FPS anyway in case you have never given the opportunity to John 117, and if you are one of the old veterans, then fasten your belt well because a real journey full of emotions awaits you that will surely return you to the most memorable moments of this super iconic franchise. Xbox is Halo and Halo is Xbox. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | William Schwartz | 3.5 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite might be kind of underwhelming on the single player side, but multiplayer has tons of promise if 343 can tackle launch issues swiftly. | Read review |
| AusGamers | KostaAndreadis | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | In the end though it’s hard to fault what 343 Industries has accomplished with Halo Infinite. It’s very much the spiritual successor it purports to be — with forward thinking design and elements that flow in a way that reminds you of the timeless nature of the fluid, stylish combat of old. The lack of co-op is something you feel, but in terms of cinematic spectacle this is the Master Chief carrying the flag once more for Xbox. Albeit in that new-school form of being able to jump in and, well, play anywhere. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Bahram Bigharaz | 9.5 / 10 | 12-12-2021 | Master Chief’s latest adventure is by far the best game by 343 Industries yet, and gives the series the much needed boost to get back on top of the shooter genre. With a sandbox gameplay, advanced enemy AI and a great narration, Halo Infinite is a worthy sequel to Bungie’s trilogy and promises a bright future for the Halo franchise. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Charles Hartford | 9.5 / 10 | 12-10-2021 | When all is said and done, Halo: Infinite delivers an amazing entry into the franchise. While it doesn’t manage to take the top spot on my personal list of favorite Halo games(Remember Reach!) it is easily in my top three. And with Xbox looking to keep players engaged with Xbox Game Pass I can only imagine that we will be getting more stories with the Chief as he continues his fight against the Banished. If 343 Industries can keep what comes next to the same level of fun and polish they have established here, I will gladly pick up my trusty Battle Rifle anytime they have a new mission for me. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 8.9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite doesn’t offer all of its content at launch but shines already with a solid campaign, new innovative gameplay ideas and an expansive open world that will satisfy fans of the series. A few generic and unimaginative elements tarnish the whole package but besides these small missteps, one of the most innovative games of the series wait here for oldschool Halo Fans as well as newcomers. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Khari Taylor | 9.5 / 10 | 11-24-2021 | Unencumbered by the baggage of the upcoming story campaign, Halo Infinite Multiplayer is arguably the definitive incarnation of the franchise’s online competitive component and is strong enough to stand on its own despite its F2P leanings. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Omi Koulas | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Master Chief is back and better than ever. Halo Infinite introduces open-world elements that don’t distract from the main story and add value to its replayability and memorable action. Even with the inclusion of the thrilling Grappleshot, the gameplay still maintains its signature feel. Multiplayer may need a lot of finetuning, but it costs nothing to play and provides plenty of frantic fun for a group of friends and solo players. With more features and additions to come, Halo Infinite isn’t slowing down… No. I think we’re just getting started. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Garrett Drake | 76 / 100 | 12-06-2021 | I’ve shared many gripes I have with Halo Infinite. I’ve shared them meticulously because I love this franchise and want it to continue succeeding. Beyond them all, I absolutely love playing it. The campaign’s open-world gameplay is phenomenal, and I can’t wait to play through it again on legendary, especially with a friend in the future. Despite my disappointment in the narrative, the lead performances are strong, and the presentation is cinematic. I’ve been playing Halo multiplayer with my friends for nearly twenty years. We’ve kept up with the Master Chief Collection over the years, but Infinite is the most addicted we’ve been in a long time. It’s far from perfect, but I can’t wait to see how Halo Infinite evolves over the coming months and years. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Tom Hutchison | 5 / 5 stars | 12-15-2021 | Overall, this is the best day one first-person shooter of the year and will only evolve and improve more as the developers tweak it. You’ve an awesome open world to explore for the first time in the franchise and a top-level multiplayer suite to battle endlessly through during the cold winter months. Well done Xbox. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | 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. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Giovanni Colantonio | 4 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite isn’t going to reinvent the shooter genre, but it’s a fun solo and multiplayer experience that can only get better with time. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Lou Contaldi | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Celebrating its 20th anniversary, it feels almost poetic that Halo Infinite is its biggest, boldest, and most creative launch since the series released. Bringing a return to form for both the campaign and multiplayer, the entire experience is a Halo tour de force for the Xbox brand. With the promise that Halo Infinite will be a launching ground for future Halo experiences, Master Chief is looking at a bright future ahead. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Ben Moore | 4 / 5 stars | 12-13-2021 | Halo Infinite is a bold new direction for the series occasionally hampered by significant missteps. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | The biggest Halo ever is also the safest, more focused on its cast of characters than the grandiose galactic adventure of it’s predecessors. | Read review |
| EGM | Michael Goroff | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite handles the burden of the franchise’s long history gracefully. At times, as with the campaign’s story, it can feel like developer 343 Industries is weighed down by Master Chief’s Mjolnir armor. But Infinite’s bolder design choices, like its open-world environment and Grappleshot, make it feel exciting and new. The multiplayer might play it a little safe to appease longtime fans, but if the worst thing you can say about it is that it feels like old-school Halo, then it’s doing something right. It’s Halo made for Halo fans, but there’s enough novelty to keep it feeling fresh. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Wesley Yin-Poole | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite’s move to sort-of open world is a largely successful jumping off point for Halo’s bold new future. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Francesco Fossetti | 9.2 / 10 | 12-05-2021 | Halo: Infinite Multiplayer is a bomb. It is the return in great dust not only of a historical franchise | Read review |
| Explosion Network | Dylan Blight | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Even while I got lost in the narrative’s reliance on drawing from the encyclopaedic franchises’ past, I got caught up in the human story between Master Chief and The Weapon. Halo Infinite features an addictive campaign that moves from one objective to the other, and muttering “I’ll stop after the next mission” is almost always a lie. | Read review |
| Forbes | Paul Tassi | 7.5 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite might be the best campaign 343 has done, but considering I didn’t love the last two, I’m not sure how much weight that carries. Halo Reach remains the gold standard for me in that department, and while I had a lot of fun here zipping around the open world, and I can see the potential of the concept, something about Infinite feels small and unfinished to me compared to both other Halo campaigns, and other open world titles. I don’t need (or want) a sprawling Assassin’s Creed map that takes 200 hours to clear, but I think I need more diversity than what’s here, and a better story with better characters told within it. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Matt Miller | 9.3 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | A big game with a lot to offer through long-term multiplayer engagement and subsequent campaign plays; the whole thing feels rooted in legacy, but looking to the future | Read review |
| Game Rant | Denny Connolly | 4.5 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite is inevitably going to see a ton of play thanks to its day one inclusion on Game Pass and the campaign is well-positioned to impress. There are plenty of mechanical, enemy, weapon, and story throwbacks for longtime fans to smirk at and the game is approachable, exciting, and endearing enough to potentially win over a whole new generation of Halo fans. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Paul Tamburro | 3.75 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | And therein lies the inherent issue with launching Halo Infinite as a platform for the Halo series. It’s clear that there’s tons of potential here, and there’s so much to love about what 343 Industries has already introduced, but playing it at launch feels like you’re playing the worst version of what could rightly wind up being a fantastic game. Game Pass lets subscribers experience games like Halo Infinite on a whim, and it also lets developers like 343 take risks on launching a “Halo platform” that’s a work-in-progress. Currently, its single-player campaign is fun if somewhat empty, while its multiplayer flickers between exhilarating and frustrating. With the former being available on Game Pass while the latter is free-to-play, it’s not much of a gamble to just play it despite its problems, but by now I think we all miss when games felt like they were finished at launch. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Romain Mahut | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite clearly marks a return to form for the Halo Franchise. The feeling is there, the music is there and the setting is there too. And 343 manages to make the game feel familiar all the while adding some new, and welcome, features. Halo Infinite also feels like the most intimate Master Chief story yet. | Read review |
| Gamefa | امیرحسین رنجبر | 9 / 10 | 12-14-2021 | Ultimately Halo Infinite is what players have been asking for from 343i for years. A pleasant experience with an audible story and incredibly entertaining gameplay that has restored Halo’s reputation. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Ibrahim K | 9.5 / 10 | 12-18-2021 | 343i had failed to live up to the high bar set by Bungie | Read review |
| GameMAG | Евгений Иванцов | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite is definitely one of the best releases of this year. And now we will patiently wait to see where the game goes next with future updates. | Read review |
| GamePitt | Shaun Sannerude | 8.5 / 10 | 01-05-2022 | To me, 343 Industries have succeeded with Halo Infinite in two of the most important gaming aspects, its brilliant gameplay and story. Graphically it may be underwhelming, on the Series S at least, and it could have at least done with six months more of polish, but this was easily the most fun I’ve had with a Halo game since Halo 3. The open-world setting of Zeta Halo breathes new life into the series and gives players the freedom to explore with plenty of opportunities to fight the Banished in whatever way you wish, whether on foot, via ground vehicles or by air. | Read review |
| GamePro | Tobias Veltin | 87 / 100 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite’s campaign and multiplayer will delight fans in particular, but the dull open world is hardly inspiring. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 7.4 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite is an ambitious next step for the franchise, where they aim to recreate the wonder and mystery that Combat Evolved did twenty years ago. I don’t feel that the game reaches the heights that have been set for it, with limited multiplayer content and a campaign that has numerous elements that don’t quite hit the mark. It feels, finite instead of being Infinite as the titling of the game suggests. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 八云猫车 | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | As part of the series’ reboot, Halo Infinite delivers a high-scoring answer with a newly designed single-player campaign and steady multiplayer mode. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Jeff Grubb | 100 / 100 | 12-06-2021 | Consider me a Halo fan now. I was never really looking forward to Infinite. But now that it’s here, it’s so much more than what I was expecting. And I think that whatever 343 does next will be even better, and I’ll be eagerly awaiting it. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | David Carcasole | 9 / 10 | 12-29-2021 | While there are some improvements that can be made, Halo: Infinite is a return to form for the storied FPS franchise. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | After the disappointing Halo 5: Guardians, it really does feel like 343 Industries is getting the series back on track with Halo Infinite. The setting is familiar, and so is the gameplay, but like returning to your hometown to meet up with long-lost friends, it’s a wholesome experience and, once you scratch the surface, things are different enough to allay any fears that you’re just re-treading the same old ground. Perhaps the biggest shame is that co-op won’t be available until after launch, because those open areas could really do with multiple Spartans causing havoc in them. But until then, even playing solo is bound to be captivating thanks to firefights that put most other first-person shooters to shame. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Jordan Ramée | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite transforms the series’ two-decade-old formula for the better, giving protagonist Master Chief more characterization and implementing an open world. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Josh West | 4.5 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite celebrates a 20-year legacy with style and smartly outlines the foundations for future expansion – and it’s the best Halo has been in quite some time | Read review |
| GameWatcher | Nick Akerman | 9 / 10 | 12-09-2021 | Like Master Chief himself, Infinite lets its combat do the talking while looking towards a bright future. After that initial showing, we couldn’t ask for more. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite’s multiplayer is one of the series’ best offerings to date. With time, it can become even better. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Ron Burke | 90 / 100 | 12-06-2021 | Put simply, Halo Infinite is a return to form. 343 Industries has managed to deliver a campaign with a compelling storyline, fresh ideas, and familiar gunplay that takes the series in a brand new direction without breaking the formula. It was well worth the wait, even if there are a few bugs remaining to hammer out. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Jake Su | 8.6 / 10 | 12-27-2021 | With a free-to-play multiplayer that is utterly enjoyable, and a substantial single-player campaign that delivers an addictively entertaining gameplay loop that makes sense for both newcomers and veterans, Halo Infinite is a return to form well worth the wait. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Jose Angel | 9.9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite is a much needed reinvention of the franchise. Its campaign mode makes it the most ambitious, fun and complete Halo of them all. This edition is a love letter to fans and a true gift for the newcomers. Undoubtedly, one of the best games of the generation, and a true gem not to be missed. | Read review |
| Giant Bomb | Jeff Gerstmann | 4 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Overall, Halo Infinite is great but something of a mixed bag. Fans of the genre will certainly enjoy the additional mobility granted by the grappling hook while the rest of the gameplay delivers that well-polished Halo experience that shooter-heads have come to know and love over the decades. It’s a bit of a shame that the story doesn’t quite stick the landing, but add in the fantastic (and free) multiplayer and you’ve got a really solid foundation for whatever comes next, be that a story expansion or an eventual full-on sequel. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 9 / 10 | 12-03-2021 | The Halo Infinite Multiplayer is a strong entry into one of the greatest FPS series of all time, with cool maps and some awesome modes. | Read review |
| GotGame | Daniel Ladiano | 9 / 10 | 01-18-2022 | Halo Infinite had a lot going against it due to a lot of behind the scenes issues. But against all odds this game manages to deliver. Not all of its ideas work, like the bloated open world, repetitive environments and especially the abysmal progression system in the multiplayer. But at the end of the day, the core mechanics are excellent. They are so excellent, in fact, that I enjoyed the action far more than nitpicking every issue I had. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Adam Zechenter | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Microsoft’s new shooter “delivers”. It is admittedly very old-school, but it suits me. Halo Infinite won’t revolutionize the genre, but it’s a not just groundbreaking work that can be very entertaining. | Read review |
| Guardian | Edwin Evans-Thirlwell | 4 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | The engrossing flagship Xbox shooter returns with its fabled craggy supersoldier and plenty of style but not quite enough bang. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Cory Wells | 4 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite concludes a good run of 2021 Microsoft exclusives and it stands up to the best of what the Halo series has offered over its near twenty year run. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Andrew Thornton | 4.5 / 5 stars | 12-13-2021 | Halo Infinite isn’t a perfect game. It has some rough edges, and you can absolutely feel at times where compromises had to be made to get it out this holiday season. Normally I’d want a game to take its time and release when it’s ready, but this is a case where I’m glad the developers didn’t do so. A year from now, Halo Infinite may be even better than it is today, but right now, it’s still one of the best games of 2021. After many years of trying to find its footing, Halo is back on solid ground. While in the long term, a series of this age will need to try innovating again, after years of struggling to find the right feel, letting players come home to a game that simply feels like a modern version of what they love was the right choice. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Daniel Quesada | 90 / 100 | 12-06-2021 | Not only does it manage to expand the playable frontiers of Halo, but it also makes us feel “at home” with sensations similar to those of the beginning of the franchise. | Read review |
| IGN | Ryan McCaffrey | 9 / 10 | 11-24-2021 | Halo Infinite’s multiplayer delivers a spectacular modern version of one of gaming’s most esteemed first-person shooters. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Davide Ambrosiani | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite as a game is a solid and fun job. As a chapter in a series that has always been characterized by strong epic traits, it is little more than a simple prologue. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Mohamed Shorbgy | 9.5 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | After years of waiting, Halo fans finally get what they deserve, with Halo Infinite proving to be Halo’s best game to date in all respects | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Rafa Del Río | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite recovers all the epicness of the first installments in a title that seems to want to act as a connection with the future of the saga. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Andrew Bistak | 4.8 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite on the Xbox Series X is classic Halo fun that has received a true next-gen makeover that really upgrades our favourite Spartan, the Master Chief himself! | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Adam Bárta | 7 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | With Halo Infinite, 343 Industries is looking to innovate on an established franchise. Yet despite the new additions, such as the semi-open world, the core game design still feels a bit dated and it seems that the developers didn’t know how to actually handle the new features. The graphics are better, but have plenty of problems. Even though Master Chief is more agile, you still have to play passively. The world is unimaginative and the quests feel monotonous. Fortunately though, what Halo did right before, it does right now, and the varied enemies, along with the huge arsenal of weapons, will definitely keep existing fans entertained. For everyone else, however, this title is more of an above-average game that tries to push its boundaries but still fails to break away from slightly outdated gameplay mechanics. | Read review |
| JVL | Kikitoès | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | In its entirety, Halo Infinite is excellent. The campaign may have its problems, including this mania to sink into the clichés of the open world, it remains solid and is done without displeasure even if the coop is delayed. Finally, its fully free-to-play multiplayer component is certainly the best multiplayer experience of this end of the year. | Read review |
| Kinda Funny Games | Kinda Funny Gamescast | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | Video review. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Ari Notis | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | How do you even consider Halo Infinite in totality? I’m not sure that you do, not least because 343 Industries has stated that Infinite isn’t the end of a lengthy development process but the start of an ever-evolving game. (See: seasonal model, incoming cooperative and creative modes, the barest wisps of rumored story expansions.) Master Chief loves to prattle on about “finishing the fight.” But the fight never ends. And if Halo Infinite is what we get as a result? Bring it on. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Luis Sánchez | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Above all, it is a game that is played well, has a good duration and difficulty, and prepares the series for a promising future. | Read review |
| M3 | Raphael Cano Felix | 10 / 10 | 12-28-2021 | Halo Infinte is a new start for the series that promises good. The open world means new ways to play and together with the new grapple hook it will be a pleasure to explore the huge spaces. Unfortunately, there are still many empty areas, which tells us that the game may not be fully developed. However, gameplay is on top, now only the final pieces of the puzzle are missing that can make Halo Infinite the best of its kind. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Eren Eroğlu | 85 / 100 | 12-14-2021 | Despite the fact that Halo Infinite has many negative elements in it, it manages to provide an amazing experience. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | The bizarrely structured and frequently uninteresting story campaign threatens to undermine the multiplayer, but this is still easily the best Halo has been for over a decade. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Alex Varankou | 74 / 100 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite offers a brief campaign with uneven writing, and a functional but safe implementation of the new open-world levels. It’s still a great shooter with strong core mechanics that help carry the experience, but as multiplayer is now standalone and free, the value proposition of this full priced solo adventure is rather diluted. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | NECRO XIII | 7.5 / 10 | 12-09-2021 | If the audio didn’t absolutely carry this game, the one thing that I will give Halo Infinite is that it manages to be a good game, better than the other 2 big shooter games released recently. 343 Industries didn’t name this Halo 6 because if they did it would be so far departed from the franchise entirely. Thankfully, this managed to do what I knew it could, which is be the best out of the three FPS games in the past month. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 90 / 100 | 12-10-2021 | Halo is why people got an Xbox and Halo Infinite shows us why that is true today but now you can play it on PC as well. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Sabri Erkan Sabanci | 9.5 / 10 | 12-20-2021 | I don’t believe I’m saying this either, but 343 Industries really did it this time. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Natalie Clayton | 78 / 100 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite can’t quite deliver on being an open-world throwback, but it’s the best shooting the series has seen to date. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Cameron Woolsey | 8.5 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Though there are some scuffs in the armor, the campaign of Halo Infinite still shines. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Elliot Gardner | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | A phenomenal single-player experience that competes with the best this iconic series has to offer. Multiplayer needs a fair few structural tweaks, but still ultimately sparks joy. | Read review |
| PCMag | Matthew Buzzi | 4.5 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite pushes the franchise forward with a deep, open-world campaign, and includes multiplayer modes that recapture the classic games’ satisfying game feel and matchmaking experience. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Matt Hewson | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite had huge expectations to live up to. 343 Studios had yet to nail the entire Halo package and its much-publicised delay must have had the Xbox executive team worried. I am pleased to say that in all areas (bar the missing co-op) that Infinite has met and, in some cases, exceeded those expectations. | Read review |
| Polygon | Nicole Carpenter | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite swaps out the loadouts and armor abilities of earlier games for a few new pickups, including the grappling hook, which is by far the most useful of these tools. After relying on it so much in Halo Infinite’s campaign, it feels criminal to pass it by in multiplayer. | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | The sixth mainline game in Xbox’s most sacred property is a classic and reverent Halo experience that embraces modern ideas where it makes sense. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 10 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite is, without question, the absolute best shooter of 2021 | Read review |
| Press Start | Brodie Gibbons | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | With an adventurous campaign, complete with a sandbox that’ll still be there when your friends can join the fight, and a multiplayer suite that feels like a note-perfect revival of the Halo of old, Halo Infinite feels like the complete blockbuster sci-fi shooter we’ve been waiting for from 343 Industries. It hasn’t happened overnight for the team, but the mantle passed to them, at last, feels earned. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 9.2 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | The story of Master Chief and Cortana is riveting, the Banished make excellent enemies and the multiplayer is the most fun I’ve had since Halo 3. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Brendan Caldwell | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | A rickety storyline can’t stop this from grappling back lapsed fans with its open world and nostalgic gunfights. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | Unknown | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | On the side of Multiplayer Mode, we have a strong return to the series roots and a great mix between preserving the series identity and adding new fresh ideas from equipment and weapons that give special combat scenarios that no one will find except in the Halo series! | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Mansoor Mithaiwala | 3.5 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | It’s plausible Halo Infinite will eventually become an era-defining game, one that reestablishes it as a dominant shooter franchise, but it’s not there yet and there’s no telling when it will be. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Peter Dragula | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | After 20 years, Halo started a new chapter. It’s exciting, it feels brand new and it is still really good. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Sam Chandler | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite is 343 Industries’ third entry in the franchise and the team manages to deliver one of the best Halo experiences to date. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 3.5 / 5 stars | 12-15-2021 | Infinite wants so badly to feel like a fresh start—to deliver onto players a familiar setting that they can revel in but with a host of new tools. But that fresh start comes at the expense of all the big, beautiful, and ambitious ways in which the last few titles in the series made us want to take part in the Covenant War. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Denis Burčík | 80 / 100 | 12-19-2021 | Halo Infinite isn’t the most innovative game ever made and the story isn’t anything to write home about, but Halo was always all about the action and in that regard, Halo Infinite and its large open-world with plenty of side content delivers. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Marino Puntorieri | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | 343 Industries made an amazing job in making Halo: Infinite feel new and captivating, yet familiar for long time fans that patiently waited for Master Chief to come back. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Steve Wright | 9.5 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | I was tempted to award Infinite a perfect score, but holes in functionality in both campaign and multiplayer hold it back ever so slightly. Don’t get me wrong, though — this is a fantastic offering and you absolutely owe it to yourself to play it. I imagine by May 2022 or so, that 10/10 experience will be there for fans and casual players alike. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Andrew Stretch | 8.5 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite does a great job of nailing what makes Halo work so well while expanding the gameplay, adding in new elements like an open world and new armor abilities. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 4 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | The blockbuster shooter goes open-world with mixed results, but its impeccable combat and sumptuous vistas win out | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 7 / 10 | 01-09-2022 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Escapist | Nick Calandra | Recommended | 12-16-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Daniele Dolce | 9.5 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite succeeds in the dual purpose of bringing the series back to its origins without forgetting to make several useful changes to rejuvenate the game formula. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Kyle Simcox | 4 / 5 stars | 01-05-2022 | Halo Infinite has some minor issues but otherwise, it really shows that 343 put a lot of love and effort into restoring Halo to the glory that it once held. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Dominic Leighton | 9 / 10 | 12-21-2021 | Halo Infinite marks a clear moment in 343 Studios’ handling of the series. They finally have a grasp on what makes Master Chief tick, and they bring all of that knowledge to bear in often-spectacular fashion. While some issues nag, it’s clear that Halo Infinite is a brilliant new entry in the series, and one that makes this particular sci-fi FPS relevant once again. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Luke Albiges | 4.5 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Right now, it’s a damn good game… but when it eventually catches up to its ambitions, it could wind up being something much more impressive. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite is a game that will impress old fans as well as newcomers, with refreshing changes in story style as well as team play style. | Read review |
| TrustedReviews | Ryan Jones | 4 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite features a captivating story, tying up loose ends from previous entries while introducing strong new characters. Combat is basic, but it’s still just as fun and satisfying as ever, especially with the introduction of the Grappleshot. And while the new generic open-world segments fail to elevate Infinite to the best in the series, they at least offer welcome breathers between each action-packed linear level that offers the classic Halo experience. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Chris Jecks | 4 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | For now, the classic Halo multiplayer offering will be more than enough to keep them playing for months on end, even if the game modes and maps offering needs some refinement, ideally sooner rather than later. This is the evolution the series needed and provides a promising foundation for the future of the series. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Σάκης Καρπάς | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | I dare to say that this is the real and promising return of Halo. The game is not perfect, the open world has many weaknesses, while some things like co-op are absent, at least during the release. However, the campaign is well-written, well-structured and well-crafted. After much outcry and endless questioning by all of us, 343 Industries and Microsoft seem to have succeeded… | Read review |
| VG247 | Alex Donaldson | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite isn’t perfect. It has foibles and struggles here and there. But it’s also a slam dunk of a release; it’s exactly what Halo needs to be now. As Halo’s relevance has felt to wane over recent years, this is a bold statement that, no, Halo isn’t ‘over’. It was never close. It matters, and it’s still brilliant. I don’t mind waiting to see where updates take it, because what’s here at launch is already largely brilliant. I’m excited for the future of Halo again. | Read review |
| VGC | Andy Robinson | 4 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite’s move to a more open-world structure feels like a new beginning for the series, with nostalgic nods and fresh introductions combining to great effect. Both the campaign and multiplayer have room for improvement, but the core experience is strong. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Lee Mehr | 8 / 10 | 01-08-2022 | It’s hard to deny the missteps and missing launch-day features, but it’s harder to deny how thoroughly engaging Halo Infinite feels. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Josh Wise | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | But it is, right now, where 343 has succeeded with Halo Infinite—where it has taken us full circle and where it is looking ahead. I will leave you with the words of Cortana: “This isn’t an end. It’s a chance to make amends. To rectify mistakes. And it starts here.” | Read review |
| Washington Post | Gene Park | Recommended | 12-06-2021 | The ‘Halo Infinite’ campaign is the closest to perfection in 20 years | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Kyle Nicol | 8.5 / 10 | 12-18-2021 | Does Halo Infinite reignite that Halo passion? For the most part, yes! I will admit that there is a lot of frustration regarding the decisions in multiplayer and a rather static open world. However, the core gameplay experiences keep Halo Infinite fresh and one of the best first person shooters in years. Halo is back! | Read review |
| Wccftech | Unknown | 8 / 10 | 12-07-2021 | Halo Infinite is, in my opinion, the best game of the series. While still faltering in the narrative, character development, and exposition, it improves earlier titles. Combat is entertaining and engaging, with improvements made across the board, but mention must go to new abilities like the grappling hook. The move to an open world helps the game stand apart, with added freedom to take the fight to your enemies and a vast arsenal of weapons and vehicles to bring into battle. While it slips up on a few occasions, from somebody who has never been part of the Halo fan club, this has given me a glimpse of what could be great things to come. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Kieran Stockton | 8 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite’s campaign closes a few doors and opens some others, and even if the open-world stylings could be better integrated into the overarching gameplay design, it’s a title that pays homage to the past while looking to the future | Read review |
| Windows Central | Brendan Lowry | 5 / 5 stars | 12-06-2021 | Halo Infinite is a phenomenal game that completely exceeded my expectations. By seamlessly blending exciting new elements with Halo’s traditional formula, 343 Industries has crafted its magnun opus. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Cody Medellin | 9 / 10 | 12-06-2021 | No matter what your focus is, Halo Infinite is a blast. For multiplayer fans, the gameplay is rock solid. The back-to-basics approach works well to keep longtime fans engaged, and the game is easy to pick up and play to hook newer fans. Campaign fans will enjoy that mode despite a few issues, since the open-world setting allows for some breadth in approach while retaining the familiar mission structure and flow. Infinite should be on your Christmas list, despite the lack of other big features at launch, like co-op, Forge, and local play. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Dan Webb | 90 / 100 | 12-06-2021 | While Halo Infinite’s campaign structure is new territory for the series, and will likely divide opinion, it tells a good story, and creates moments that rank it in the top half when it comes to good Halo campaigns. Throw in a phenomenal multiplayer arena and some stellar shooter mechanics, and it’s safe to say that 343 has finally put their stamp on the wonderful world of Halo. | Read review |
| Zoomg | محمد صادق تواضعی | 9.5 / 10 | 12-14-2021 | The final product is exactly what users expected, an exciting, lovely and memorable experience that is full of sad and enjoyable moments that you will remember for a long time. | Read review |
Awards & Recognition
RECOGNITION
Halo Infinite Credits
CREDITS
DIRECTOR(S):
Joseph Staten, Paul Crocker, Tom French
PRODUCER(S):
Pierre Hintze, Greg Stone, Damon Conn
DESIGNER(S):
Jerry Hook
PROGRAMMER(S):
David Berger
ARTIST(S):
Nicolas Bouvier, Justin Dinges
WRITER(S):
Dan Chosich, Paul Crocker, Jeff Easterling, Aaron Linde
COMPOSER(S):
Alex Bhore, Gareth Coker, Curtis Schweitzer, Joel Corelitz
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