Even though the Halo games have sometimes been criticised for their lacklustre campaigns, the strength of their multiplayer modes still end up elevating the games to being one of the strongest contenders for taking the first person shooter crown. According to my favourite esteemed journalist, Simon Parkin, Halo 5 continues this fine tradition of offering "a competent campaign, but the multiplayer makes it" worthy of your time. It also helps that the game is below the £20 psychological barrier and has never been cheaper at £17.85.

Halo 5: Guardians on Xbox One - £17.85

Side note: in the beginning of Simon Parkin's review, he shares an interesting anecdote about Microsoft's attempt in entering the games arena at a time when the landscape was largely dominated by Sony and Nintendo. But even then, I never doubted Microsoft's resolve for a second. I was one of the very first to state that Microsoft's original machine would be a mere stepping stone towards the company solidifying their reputation with what came after (and I was proven right). I was also one of the very first to state that Nintendo's Gamecube would be unsuccessful, and again, I was proven right.
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