Halo: Reach is a first-person shooter developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios. Serving as a prequel to Halo: Combat Evolved, the game follows Noble Team as they defend the planet Reach from a massive Covenant invasion. It features a cinematic campaign, cooperative play, competitive multiplayer, and a robust Forge mode. With emotional storytelling, refined combat mechanics, and large-scale battles, Halo: Reach is regarded as one of the strongest entries in the Halo series.