Reach is definitely a good starting point into the series, and in terms of the chronological order, it's technically the first one to play. If you actually start from Halo CE on PC, you don't have to wait for the reach port.
Can I play halo reach before Combat Evolved?
It's up to you. Start with Halo Reach, go on to Halo: Combat Evolved than to Halo 2. Move onto Halo 3: ODST and than finish with Halo 3. I don't recommend moving onto Halo 4 as it really goes down hill right after, but if you really want to, start with halo 4 and move onto Halo 5: Guardians.
What order should I play the Master Chief Collection in?
As for play order, you have two options, the first being release order:
- Halo: CE.
- Halo 2.
- Halo 3.
- Halo 3: ODST.
- Halo Reach.
- Halo 4.
