On December 3rd, Bungie’s shooter Halo: Reach launched and immediately rose to become one of the most popular games on Steam. Why is the shooter so hot?
What is Halo: Reach? The last Halo game developed by Bungie was released in 2010 for the Xbox 360. The story takes you to the planet Reach, which is the last line of defense for humanity against the invading Covenant and the destruction of Earth. You are part of Noble Team, a group of Spartans who confront the threat to save humanity.
You can expect in Halo: Reach
- action-packed shooter battles in 11 missions
- a thrilling story
- and even cooperative gameplay.
A Successful Launch
When did the game launch and how much does it cost? Halo: Reach has been available for PC and Xbox One since December 3rd. It can be purchased as part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection or individually for €9.99.
How successful is the game? As soon as the game launched, it was already in 3rd place among the most played titles on Steam. Meanwhile, its position has shifted to 4th, which is still impressive.
The current player count is 73,155, with a peak of 161,024 players.
This has allowed Halo: Reach to even surpass Destiny 2, which currently has 68,049 players with a peak of 104,858.
What makes Halo: Reach so special? The version has not only been visually enhanced but also expanded with some interesting features.
These include:
- 4K UHD resolution and at least 60 FPS
- Mouse and keyboard support
- Support for ultra-wide resolutions
- FOV adjustment
- An overhauled progression system
- More player customizations
- Over 20 maps, as well as classic game modes like Firefight and Invasion
- Savegames can be exchanged between PC and Xbox One
What Players Have Been Waiting For
Why is it so successful? Halo: Reach is the first game in the series to be released on Steam. This is a crucial factor, as PC players can now experience the saga from the beginning. Because Halo: Reach tells the prequel of the story.
Halo: Reach received excellent ratings upon its release in 2010. The average rating is 91 out of 100 points according to Metacritic! Story, gunplay, presentation, and co-op were already impressive back then.
Even today, Halo: Reach is still considered a fantastic shooter according to the ratings on Steam.
- LazerDogWest writes: “Halo Reach has fantastic multiplayer and a fantastic story – I can’t recommend it enough.”
- SixXSteelers says: “It’s been so many years waiting for a Halo game on PC, I can’t believe it’s actually happening. Without Forge, it’s not the same, but it’s still the game we all know and love.”
However, the port has a few issues, as some players point out. For instance, they miss local multiplayer and the ability to customize controls. The controls also don’t feel great yet. But these are things that the developers at 343 Industries, who are responsible for the port, can work on. The team is already addressing the audio problem.
Have you tried Halo: Reach on PC already? Share your opinion in the comments.
