Halo 5: Guardians is a first-person shooter set in a distant future. You play as an elite Spartan assassin named Locke, trying to find the legendary Master Chief.
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Pros
Pro Balanced multiplayer
Even though there are various upgrades and progression bonuses in Halo 5's multiplayer, it is enjoyable even before unlocking any of them. This is because it puts emphasis on player skill, allowing you to have fun without getting punished for not having invested enough time in it. The only way it starts feeling unfair is when you meet players that outmatch your skill level by a lot.
Pro Feels great to play
It doesn't matter if you're playing single player, co-op, or competitive multiplayer, Halo 5 always is a blast to play. This is partly because of the sharp and fluid controls, awesome gunplay, and the great graphics run at a smooth 60 fps. It's also because the gameplay just flows so nicely, from performing takedowns on enemies, to shooting your laser rifle, to even ramming your jeep into an unsuspecting alien, Halo 5 as a whole feels really enjoyable.
Pro Great co-op
You can play the campaign with up to 3 other players, which increases the fun by quite a bit. You get the sense of being in an actual squad of elite soldiers that cover and support each other, making it feel really awesome to destroy aliens and robots with the help of your fellow Spartan soldiers. It's the type of feeling you simply can't get with AI companions.
Cons
Con Short single player/co-op campaign
A single playthrough takes only about 5 hours on average, so if you don't like replaying campaigns or if you don't enjoy competitive multiplayer, you won't be able to enjoy Halo 5 for very long.
Con No local multiplayer
While there is online co-op/multiplayer, Halo 5 has no local split screen co-op/multiplayer. This means you can only play with your friends/family over the internet, with each of you needing a separate console and a copy of the game.