What it is
Halo: Reach is a first-person shooter from Bungie and the first PC installment of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Its campaign follows Noble Six through 11 missions on Reach, humanity’s defense against the Covenant. The game also includes multiplayer with modes such as Firefight and Invasion, plus PvP and co-op options that can be played online or over LAN. The PC listing describes mouse and keyboard support, ultrawide support, adaptive sync and field-of-view customization. The listed PC release was optimized for resolutions up to 4K UHD and at least 60 FPS. Steam features include downloadable content and achievements. Halo: Reach is listed for Microsoft Windows, and the publisher is Xbox Games Studios. The PC multiplayer description also mentions access to community-created maps and game types migrated from the Xbox 360 version; Forge and Theater were described as arriving later in 2020.
What players like, and what they don't
- Campaign includes 11 missions.
- Firefight supports solo play or squad mates.
- PvP and co-op support online and LAN play.
- PC listing includes ultrawide and FOV settings.
- The listed platform is Windows.
- Forge and Theater were described as arriving later in 2020.
Who it suits
It suits players who want a story-led shooter alongside PvP, co-op or wave-survival play. PC players looking for mouse and keyboard support and display settings such as ultrawide and field-of-view customization may also be interested.
Halo: Reach pairs a Noble Six campaign with several multiplayer options, including Firefight. Its PC listing includes a range of display and control settings.
