Action

Halo 4

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2012

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📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 6, 2012

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionShooter

Playable on

PCXbox

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PCXbox 360Xbox One

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About this game

Halo 4 marks the start of an epic new saga within the award-winning Halo universe. The Master Chief returns in this award-winning first-person shooter developed by 343 Industries. Shipwrecked on a mysterious world, faced with new enemies and deadly technology, the Chief returns to battle against an ancient evil bent on vengeance and annihilation...the universe will never be the same.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Polished, responsive competitive multiplayer with substantial customization.
Detailed environments and cinematic presentation characterize Xbox 360 visuals.
Multiplayer offers varied modes, maps, customization, and Forge options.
Campaign focuses on the personal relationship between Master Chief and Cortana.

Cons

Promethean enemies rely on repetitive behaviors across distinct combat roles.
Loadouts, armor abilities, and ordnance drops alter traditional map and weapon control.
Forerunner lore makes the campaign harder to follow without background knowledge.
Campaign levels are more linear and corridor-focused than earlier Halo games.

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