Showing Results for “Halo”
Halo Infinite (Campaign)
Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series
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Blood, Mild Language, Violence |
No Interactive Elements |
This is a first-person shooter in which players assume the role of Master Chief as he searches for clues to the fall/deletion of the AI Cortana. As players traverse open-world environments, they can engage in combat missions against alien soldiers and hordes. Players use machine guns, laser swords, grenades, and futuristic weaponry to kill enemies in frenetic combat. Battles are highlighted by frequent gunfire, cries of pain, explosions, and colorful blood-like effects. Human characters emit red blood puffs when injured by gunfire. The words “a*s” and “p*ssed” appear in the game.
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Halo Infinite
Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series
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Blood, Mild Language, Violence |
Users Interact (PC,
In-Game Purchases (PC, |
This is a first-person shooter in which players engage in a variety of multiplayer events (e.g., team battles, capture the flag, strongholds) on large-scale, futuristic battlefields. Players use firearms, grenades, and laser swords to kill opponents in head-to-head battle. Combat is highlighted by explosions, frequent gunfire, and cries of pain. Human characters emit small puffs of blood when injured. The words “a*s” and “p*ssed” appear in the game.
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Halo 2: Anniversary
Windows PC
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Blood and Gore, Language, Violence |
Users Interact (PC) |
This is a first-person shooter in which players assume the role of Master Chief as he battles to save humanity from an alien force. Players use machine guns, rifles, rocket launchers, and alien weaponry to shoot and kill enemy forces. Battles are often frenetic, accompanied by large explosions, realistic gunfire, and screams of pain. Some alien creatures break apart into bloody chunks when hit; human characters emit large blood splatters during combat. Large blood stains are also depicted on floors, as well as around human and alien corpses. The words “bullsh*t” and “a*shole” are heard in the game.
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Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol |
No Interactive Elements |
This is a role-playing game in which players control alchemists that explore ruins, gather craft items, and battle monsters. As players explore landscapes, they engage in turn-based battles against fantasy creatures (e.g., dragons, golems, robots). Players select weapon attacks (e.g., swords, hammers, pistols, rifles) and magic spells from a menu screen and watch characters perform attacks during brief animated sequences. Battles are highlighted by impact sounds, explosions, and light effects. Some scenes depict characters drinking alcohol and/or getting drunk (e.g., flushed faces, slurred speech); dialogue also includes several alcohol references (e.g., “Mmm, the booze is great today, too”; “You turn vulgar when you're drunk”; “You should really stop drinking before you black out, miss”; “...[S]he reeks of alcohol. Exactly how much have you had to drink?"). The game contains some suggestive material: characters wearing low-cut tops that reveal deep cleavage; characters with jiggling breasts; dialogue such as "“Now that's a low blow...just cus' yers are huge! You want me to grope ya?” The words “a*s” and “p*ssed” appear in the dialogue.
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Halo: Reach
Windows PC
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Blood, Violence |
Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB (PC) |
This is a first-person shooter in which players engage in futuristic battles against invading aliens. Players use pistols, sniper rifles, machine guns, grenade launchers, and swords to kill enemies during frequent and fast-paced combat. Characters are occasionally impaled on glowing swords, and aliens can be seen stabbing fallen figures during some battle sequences. Gun fights are highlighted by realistic gunfire sound effects, explosions, and screams of pain. Human and alien characters emit spurts of blood when injured; players are able to shoot dead enemies, causing more blood to splash out. Blood is sometimes depicted on the walls and ground. |
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Windows PC
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Blood and Gore, Language, Violence |
Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB (PC) |
This is a compilation of four Halo games in which players assume the role of Master Chief, a genetically-enhanced soldier from the 26th century. From a first-person perspective, players use pistols, machine guns, grenade launchers, and futuristic weapons to kill humans and fantastical enemies in frenetic combat. Battles are highlighted by screams of pain, realistic gunfire, and large blood-splatter effects. Players can also use stealth moves (i.e., stabbing attacks or throat slashes) to kill characters; one scene depicts human characters crying out as their bodies disintegrate, exposing muscle and bone. Some aliens break part into pieces when hit, and soldiers' corpses are sometimes depicted amid large pools/streaks of blood.
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Halo Wars 2
Windows PC, Xbox One
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Mild Blood, Mild Language, Violence |
Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB (PC, |
This is a real-time strategy game in which players build and command military units in order to defeat opponents and complete combat objectives. From a ¾-overhead perspective, players collect and manage resources to mobilize/upgrade military units (e.g., infantry, armored vehicles). Combat is highlighted by realistic gunfire, explosions, and cries of pain. One cutscene briefly depicts blood spilling out of a stab wound; another scene shows bloodied injuries on a soldier's face. A handful of cutscenes depict soldiers shooting or stabbing enemy aliens. The words “b*tch” and “a*s” appear in the dialogue.
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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
Windows PC, Xbox One
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Mild Blood, Mild Language, Violence |
Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB (PC, |
This is a real-time strategy game in which players command human military forces in battles against an invading alien race. From a 3/4-overhead perspective, players collect and manage resources to mobilize/upgrade military units (e.g., UNSC Marines, armored vehicles) across large-scale battlefields. Realistic gunfire, large explosions, and cries of pain are frequently heard during combat. Cutscenes sometimes depict impalement of human soldiers; one sequence depicts streaks of red blood on a soldier's face and torso. The words “a*s” and “b*tch” are heard in the dialogue.
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Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol |
No Interactive Elements |
This is a role-playing game in which players assume the role of two young alchemists on a quest to explore mysterious ruins. As players explore various landscapes, they can encounter and control additional characters to help battle fantastical creatures (e.g., giant bugs, rock creatures, beasts). Players can select weapon attacks (e.g., swords, hammers, giant needles) and magic spells from a menu screen and watch characters employ the attacks in turn-based combat. Enemies usually blink and disappear when defeated. During the course of the game, a sequence depicts drunken characters with flushed faces and slurred speech (e.g., “Marion, that's enough toasting isn't it? I think you've had enough to drink” and “You turn vulgar when you're drunk.”). The game includes a brief instance of suggestive/crude dialogue (e.g., “Now that's a low blow. . . just cus' yers are huge! You want me to grope ya?”). The words “hell” and “damn” appear in dialogue.
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Halo 5: Guardians
Xbox One
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Blood, Mild Language, Violence |
Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB (Xbox One) |
This is a first-person shooter in which players assume the role of a super soldier (Locke) searching for a missing character. Players use pistols, machine guns, grenade launchers, and futuristic weapons to kill alien and human enemies in frenetic combat. Battles are highlighted by realistic gunfire, explosions, and occasional blood-splatter effects. Characters can also use “assassinations” to kill characters by snapping their necks, or by stabbing them with bladed weapons. The word “a*s” appears in the dialogue, as well as occasional taunts/insults (e.g., “I have copulated...with your genetic progenitors!”; "Your father was a filthy colo and your mother was a hole in the wall!").
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