Halo: Reach is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and released in 2010. It serves as a prequel to the original Halo: Combat Evolved and is set in the science fiction universe of Halo. Players control a super-soldier known as a Spartan, fighting against the alien Covenant forces on the planet Reach. The game features both a single-player campaign and a multiplayer mode, allowing players to engage in various competitive and cooperative gameplay experiences. Halo: Reach is praised for its storytelling, character development, and refined gameplay mechanics, making it a significant entry in the Halo franchise.