Is Halo 5: Guardians Hard? Difficulty Rating 3.8/10

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Halo 5: Guardians

Full Release (2015)

DIFFICULTY

3.8/10

Moderately Easy

(14 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Players rate Halo 5: Guardians as broadly accessible — easy enough to enjoy casually, with some sections that ask for more focus.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players describe the challenge in this game as coming mainly from a few specific areas:

Punishing enemy and boss encounters that require pattern recognition
High penalty for mistakes, often resetting significant progress
Combat demands precision timing rather than raw stat power
Tight movement and timing requirements throughout

Who Will Find It Difficult

Halo 5: Guardians is suitable for a wide range of players. Newcomers may hit a few friction points, but should be able to progress with some persistence. Players who rated games like Super Mario 64, Tetris, and Halo 3 at a similar challenge level may find Halo 5: Guardians broadly comparable in difficulty.

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14 ratings

avg: 3.8

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Based on 14 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 3.8/10. Most players rated this game between 3 and 4.

Developer(s)

343 Industries

Publisher(s)

Microsoft Studios

Genre(s)

Shooter

Platform(s)

Xbox One

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About Halo 5: Guardians

Halo 5: Guardians delivers epic multiplayer experiences that span multiple modes, full-featured level building tools, and another chapter in the Master Chief saga. The Master Chief saga continues, with solo and up to 4-player cooperative experience that spans three worlds. A mysterious and unstoppable force threatens the galaxy. The Spartans of Fireteam Osiris and Blue Team must embark on a journey that will change the course of history and the future of mankind.

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