I’ve always had a curiosity about the Halo franchise since I’m a big sci-fi fan. I’ve heard that the games have a rich and engaging lore. Right now, there’s a fantastic offer where the Halo: Master Chief Collection is 75% off on Steam, and I’m thinking about grabbing it to learn more about the series and its story. For those unfamiliar, this collection includes Halo Reach, Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo 4.
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Honestly, I’d suggest starting with Halo 5, but I know that’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Just explore and see what clicks for you!
I just grabbed it for $9.99 from the Microsoft store, and I can confidently say it was the best ten bucks I’ve spent! Just a heads up though, the matchmaking for that version has been glitchy lately. If you have trouble, consider refunding and getting it on Steam while it’s still on sale!
Absolutely! The Master Chief Collection gives you nearly all of the core games except for Halo 5. It’s a great way to dive into the series and its lore. I recommend playing them in release order: start with Combat Evolved, then Halo 2, followed by 3, ODST, Reach, and finish with 4.
True, I noticed Halo 5 isn’t on Steam, but thanks for the release order! That’s super helpful.
You’re in for a treat! The MCC is packed with content. Plus, there are mods available that are super easy to install if you want to enhance your experience. I suggest trying out Ruby’s Rebalance or Havoc mod for Combat Evolved, but make sure to play the original mode of Halo CE instead of the anniversary edition; the remaster changes a lot!
Not sure what you mean by ‘spoilt for choice,’ but that sounds great!
If you’re really into the lore, don’t miss out on the Halo novels. There are over 36 books released, and they contain some of the best stories in the franchise. Definitely follow the release order for those too; you’ll be kept busy for ages!
Good to know! I’ll keep that in mind if I run into issues.