Xbox and Halo, Halo and Xbox, the two are synonymous with each other. When the original Xbox debuted in 2001, so did the original Halo, and since then we've seen quite a few Halo games (11 and counting), and the Xbox console is now in its third generation with the Xbox One.

Master Chief is back; Continuity of story; Solid visuals; Buttery smooth framerate; Warzone PvP

Too much Locke; Story feels over too quick; Not as big as promised; Arena PVP may intimidate some

It's the series that made the Xbox format a force to be reckoned with since its launch many years ago in 2002. Since then the Halo series has grown from strength-to-strength and with every new release there's been the anticipation of it pushing the FPS genre forward on console.

Warzone is a ridiculous amount of fun | So; so pretty | The AI is much improved

Short Campaign | Legendary difficult may just be too difficult this time | The campaign set pieces aren't as jaw dropping as before

In its 14 years, Halo has never felt so good to play. An updated arsenal and great new mobility mechanics give both campaign and multiplayer and modern touch without sacrificing Halo's classic feel.

Improved mechanics, Dense levels, Guns; Lots of guns, Strong MP modes

Weak characters

My well-used ears do seem to want the higher volume levels of the M80 on the Xbox One, but the ultimately, when chat gets added into the mix, the A40 + M80 delivers with an audible online experience worthy of the ASTRO Gaming namesake.

Any worry that Halo might be in the wrong hands with 343 Industries has been wiped out by Halo 5: Guardians. The campaign has some story issues, with Halo 6 promising to really deliver the goods, but the design is impeccable, and will certainly warrant multiple playthroughs.

DISCLAIMER: GameTrailers has decided to withhold a score for Halo 5 until we're positive matchmaking and other online features function properly at launch. The score and any additional impressions will be added after the game's release this Tuesday.

The story campaign is a mild disappointment but the multiplayer is a bold reinvention of the Halo experience, that should keep the series fresh for years to come.

The new movement system is excellent, and works well in all three modes; Arena mode is the most fun Halo has been in years and Warzone is also very good

In construction the campaign mode is strictly average, including the weak story; Small number of new vehicles and weapons; No offline multiplayer

There's a lot riding on Halo 5: Guardians . Halo 4 was good, but it felt like the perfect forgery, not the genuine article, just a really well crafted imitation. So close in fact that you almost couldn't tell, but in the end its lack of authenticity made itself known.

The middle chapter of a series can be tough. But when it succeeds on building off the world established in the original, when the characters are deeper, when the conflict more layered, when all that happens, you can get an extraordinary title like Uncharted 2: Among Thieves .

Class-leading gameplay; Colorful 60FPS presentation with few compromises; Warzone is a great place to spend time; Arena is thoughtfully crafted with competitive players in-mind; A 15 mission long campaign with great variety; Multiplayer unlocks are plentiful and fun to collect; Unrivaled weapon...

Ambitious story can't stick the landing; Tags

Last year, 343 Industries and Microsoft brought us Halo: The Master Chief Collection. This compilation gave players Halo 1-4, alongside the first-time ever Anniversary Edition of Halo 2. It allowed folks like myself who got into the series thanks to multiplayer to dive into the story.