I said on another post I cant proove it. I tryed looking for an article I read about multyplayer shooters that said they dont play campaing, althou mainly call of duty, but I cant fing it. Im just saying since its a joint fanbase on the xbox that it might have the same outcome. Although im almost certain thats whats going to happen. People will get this for the multyplayer only. Only the fans will care for the campaing. But a lot of people will play the halo 2 campaing.

Nothing you can bring out will prove this.

Hardcore Gamer 100

"This is the definitive first-person shooter experience, a no-brainer purchase for the vast majority of gamers, and the first true system-seller of the new console generation."

Oh that's not a fanboy writing right there, oh no sir, no. He even mentioned the sales, what's that got to do with a review? Very trustworthy review. Not saying the game can't very well deserve a 100, but c'mon, don't be so obvious.


PolygonNov 7, 2014
95
"Sets a bar that other remasters and collections will have difficulty reaching, much less topping. For players new to Halo, who have missed any of the included games, it is a stunning introduction to one of the most beloved series in video games. For Halo fans, it's a package that shows almost as much respect and affection for the Master Chief as they do."

By Arthur Gies. This guy is definitely on MS payroll. Seriously. It's so obvious by everything he writes. Sets a bar so high it will be difficult to top? Then why, oh why, we can easily read other less moneyhatted opinions saying something like the following....

AusGamersNov 7, 2014
80
"Despite an unhealthy smattering of technical concerns, Halo: The Master Chief Collection really is an essential purchase for fans of the series, whether they’re in it for the campaigns, the multiplayer, or the best of both worlds."


"Unhealthy smattering of technical concerns" Let's say the guy exaggerated a bit, maybe, it still doesn't sound to me he would write about this if there wasn't at least some glaring and evident technical flaws. How is that even close to being the new "benchmark" as Gies calls it? C'mon, don't be so obvious, take your money man, we already know you're deep into their pockets, but don't insult our intelligence like that.

Seriously, this polygon thing is getting borderline ridiculous.

"For one, improved frame rates in every title drastically improve gameplay. Like... absurdly so. I've actually pushed back against gamers who hold technical details above gameplay, but I get what they're about in this example. From the first steps onto a foreign and at times hauntingly beautiful space array to floaty fighting on the outside of a United Nations Space Command flotilla, The Master Chief Collection offers Halo gameplay at its most responsive, crisp, and finely-tuned peak."

This is from one of the lesser reviews. They gave it 4 out of 5 and some of the negatives are questionable but I guess they must be in MS's pocket too. Polygon could have seen it as a benchmark because it's quite literally the most ambitious remaster or collection ever. Show me an example of anything that sets the bar higher than this when it comes to a remaster or HD collection.