So this is IT - Halo 4. I just completed the singleplayer campaign, this game has a very exciting and emotional story, that's why Halo is much bigger (in my opinion) than CoD, BF and the rest of these 08/15 shooter games. The graphics may be the best you will ever see on XBox 360. I mean for real, is this console really 7 years old already? You will not believe that once you've tasted Halo 4. Not only the graphics have their pepp, but also the AI is very challenging. I've only completed few hours on multiplayer yet but I can promise you this: It's so much fun playing Halo 4 online. There are no lags at all and even though other players you are fighting against may have played Halo 4 since release, you will have a chance against them after a short time because the concept of Halo is easy to start with. I also recommend this game to you if it's your first FPS ever. A friend of mine visited me three days ago and after I showed Halo to this FPS-rookie he went to the next gamestore and right on this evening we were playing Halo 4 against each other online. So what is my resumee of Halo 4? It's one of the best games for XBox 360 for sure. It has amazing graphics, the story is superb and super exciting with emotional aspects that will let you beg for a sequel. The multiplayer is the biggest experience when you play Halo for the first time, the weapons are perfectly balancd and even rookies will have an easy access to the game - for some it may be just an FPS, for me it's the best shooter on XBox 360 and probably will be for a long time to come.

Medium low quality graphics, basic scenario, I never was a big fan of the halo franchise, which I played mostly for the vehicles and sci-fi genre. I waited for this one to be at a very low price before I bought it (thank you zavvi), and expected more of the same. Well, as soon as the game begins, I got hit pretty hard by the huge difference in the graphic quality compared to halo reach, which was the less ugly halo game so far. Halo 4, even if it might not compare to the best looking fps, does look great, really. the way the game feels gets you immediately inside the story, and makes you care, where all the previous halo games failed, halo 4 succeeds. easy to play, great ambiance, varied missions, lots of vehicles, plus a free to download spartan ops, which is like a second campaign paralleled with the main storyline. I might not be a fan of the halo series, but I am definitely a fan of halo 4. it is a must buy!

Halo 4 has got everything beautiful graphics great story superb multi-player what's not to like.

Totally worth it. Mindblowing graphics what 343 industries are getting out of the old 360 there!

My son has put it on his Christmas list as he already has the rest - he will be so pleased that this one will be in his bag on Christmas day

Played it on normal and heroic and loved it!! Very challenging and with very interesting plot!! Game play was little bit tricky in the beginning, maybe because this was my first halo and with overwhelmingly beautiful graphics! Only thing was little bit not at that high level was the duration of campaign which was about 11 hours do only basics and about 16 searching everywhere and find all secrets. Highly recommended for XBOX 360 and PlayStation fans!!! This is a must play game if you want to be considered serious gamer!!!!!

Halo 4 is a really good game, especially multi-player. The graphics are fascinating for the console. It's funny and exciting.

Excellent game great graphics, can't wait for the next instalment.

After completing Halo 4 I feel unusually compelled to write a review of this magnificent game. After completing Halo:Combat Evolved Anniversary and Halo 3 I watched Forward Unto Dawn which is far superior than usual game to film adaptations and was very entertaining. Events that transpire lead seamlessly to the beginning of Halo 4. Though featuring and initially concentrating upon other characters, Master Chief becomes a pivotal role. Within Halo 4 the fundamental character development resumes upon the unique relationship between Master Chief and Cortana which is expertly written and poses various questions about which entity is more human. As the game progresses this becomes captivating and incredibly moving. Throughout the campaign, constant action sequences are superbly entertaining and graphics are excellent, especially when focusing on facial design to convey emotion. Unfortunately I cannot comment on multiplayer as I favour story in game design rather than organised combat. This game has immediately become one of my favourites and having been a gamer for over 15 years it is refreshing to see such efforts made to enhance storytelling in what is essentially a FPS that exceeded boundaries with a deft feat of emotional resonance coupled with gripping action.

Halo 4 is an excellent game, thrilling multiplayer, solid campaign. You can spend hours on this one without even noticing.