Played a hired copy at my mates and I would have to say that this is the best halo game since Halo 1. Heaps of new features and more weapons are really going to help make this game legendary. Great work bungie this is much better than Halo 3!

Halo Reach is the last Halo game from series creator Bungie. Well it may be their last, but it is one heck of a game.

Graphics: The graphics are very much improved over Halo 3's and features a lot of nice textures and art work. The Elites alone have over 8 different skins. It's important to note that the art work overshadows Halo 3's.

Gameplay: Gameplay has evolved quite a bit from Halo CE to Halo Reach and while Reach came before Halo CE, the game play bears quite a bit of similarity to Halo 3 except for the addition of armour abilities. These change the game play quite a bit (for the better) adding a layer of strategy. The pacing is excellent and firefights are great – very chaotic.

Firefight: Firefight 2.0 as Bungie has called it is very much more fun filled out with 7 different modes compared to Halo 3 odst's one mode – overall a very good addition.

Multiplayer: This is the game mode everyone will play at least once with excellent matchmaking and widely varied maps. Plus the new armour abilities add more to the overall experience.

Campaign: The campaign is the best in the series with a very satisfying ending and a vastly improved story that has multiple characters (Jeorge noble 5,Kat noble 4,Emile nobel 3,Carter noble 1,Jun noble 2) and you as your own character – noble 6. The 5 other characters provide depth and emotional weight to the story.

Overall, Halo Reach can be played and enjoyed by Halo fans and new comers.

Review by Murray Boucher

Halo Reach is everything a Halo fan has ever dreamed for. All that was lacking from previous Halo games is here and then some. This is Bungie's love letter to their fans and they've definitely gone out with a bang.