James Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionHalo 5: Guardians Review – Locke Stock
Published 1/20/2016
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-18 vs critic avg
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Halo 5: Guardians
Halo 5: Guardians delivers epic multiplayer experiences that span multiple modes, full-featured level building tools, and another chapter in the Master Chief saga. The Master Chief saga continues, with solo and up to 4-player cooperative experience that spans three worlds. A mysterious and unstoppable force threatens the galaxy. The Spartans of Fireteam Osiris and Blue Team must embark on a journey that will change the course of history and the future of mankind.
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- 343 Industries
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
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Critic avg
83
44 scored reviews
Total coverage
44
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 44 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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44 included scored reviews
90–10016 reviews · 36%
80–8921 reviews · 48%
70–794 reviews · 9%
Below 703 reviews · 7%
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Izzy Lichi
Cubed3Halo 5: Guardians (Xbox One) Review
Published 1/4/2016
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalCalum Parry
GameGrinHalo 5: Guardians Review
Published 11/18/2015
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75
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Torres
PCMagHalo 5: Guardians (for Xbox One) Review & Rating
Published 11/10/2015
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Pavlacka
Worth PlayingXbox One Multiplayer Review - 'Halo 5: Guardians'
Published 11/5/2015
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89
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoel Taveras
DualShockersDualShockers Halo 5: Guardians Review
Published 11/3/2015
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Jecks
TwinfiniteTwinfinite Halo 5: Guardians Review
Published 11/3/2015
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedDigitally Downloaded Halo 5: Guardians Review
Published 11/3/2015
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalTony Smith
ImpulsegamerImpulsegamer Halo 5: Guardians Review
Published 11/1/2015
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Johnson
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Halo 5: Guardians Review
Published 11/1/2015
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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