Halo: Reach is a first-person shooter game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It is a prequel to the original Halo trilogy, set in the year 2552 during the events leading up to the fall of the planet Reach. Players control Noble Six, a member of an elite supersoldier team, in their struggle to defend Reach from the Covenant. The game is known for its engaging storytelling, multiplayer mode, and refined gameplay mechanics.