Halo 5 was released October 27, 2015 exclusively for the Xbox One like the previous titles in the series. Featuring a campaign and a new multiplayer mode this game was hyped up by many people only to be an average game which would seem like it was rushed near the end.

The story mode was given great advertising this year and was considered a new revolutionary way to play single player. The gameplay itself was great, there were lots of things to do and discover, plus the environment looked pretty good.

The plot however didn’t succeed in the eyes of long time Halo players. The conflict never really started, nothing came up that needed to be stopped. The ending was rushed as well, you can’t end something that never even started.

The new multiplayer mode Warzone was a great addition for every Halo player to enjoy. There were many new aspects that made the game fun but simple at the same time.

When you join a game, finding a lobby is quick and easy with the new addition of dedicated servers. These are computers Industries 343 set aside and connected to the network which creates a server each time making any lag or glitches non-existent.

After loading into the game you can choose your loadout. You can choose a primary gun, like and assault rifle, or a secondary gun like a pistol. When you spawn in the game plays a short cinematic of your character stepping out of a helicopter onto the map, this gives it a realistic feeling.

The gameplay is slow for a first person shooter but nonetheless requires lots of concentration to fully experience it. The maps are huge and very well designed with tons of objectives to complete leaving you scurrying around trying to finish them all.

The whole point of the new gamemode is to capture all the buildings and destroy the enemies core. By doing so ends the game and this will declare the team still standing a winner.

Another addition is requisitions, these are points which can be used to unlock packs which give you new items like guns, vehicles or boosts. You earn them after every game you play for free so money is not a problem. If you feel the need to earn packs quickly then you can buy them for a dollar each.

The game was probably a success in most eyes, but the story mode killed the hype leading up to the release. If you do buy Halo 5 you’re probably only getting it for the multiplayer.