Halo: Combat Evolved

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 638 Ratings

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  1. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Juegardo es unos de los mejores juegos de la historia, este juego adapto bien los shooters a consolas y causando que sea un exito para la Xbox original ya que antes de Halo Los FPS en consolas eran mediocres ejemplos: Medal of Honor (1999) y Golden Eye 007.

    Graficos para su epoca: 7/10 texturas de alta resolucion y efectos de shaders muy buenos pero lo malo son los graficos de los    Juegardo es unos de los mejores juegos de la historia, este juego adapto bien los shooters a consolas y causando que sea un exito para la Xbox original ya que antes de Halo Los FPS en consolas eran mediocres ejemplos: Medal of Honor (1999) y Golden Eye 007.

    Graficos para su epoca: 7/10 texturas de alta resolucion y efectos de shaders muy buenos pero lo malo son los graficos de los soldados y del protagonista ya que los ojos estan en 2D, algunas manos tienen los dedos pegados y las animaciones de bocas parecen del Half-Life y otra cosa mala es que en el port de PC se perdieron algunos detalles graficos.
    Jugabilidad: 10/10 se puede golpear y tirar granadas con un solo boton.
    Niveles: 8/10

    Extra: Lo bueno del port de pc es que agregaron un multijugador online (en Xbox solo se podia jugar en pantalla dividida) y lo malo es que quitaron el modo cooperativo y perdio algunos graficos pero aun asi es un port decente.    … Expand
  2. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 5, 2023
    9
    While the PC version is not as good as the Xbox original, the fact that Halo came to PC is crazy! Overall, a solid port for a fantastic game.
  3. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  4. PepperPlay5
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    Uhm... I don't even know where to begin. When I think of the year 2001, this piece comes to mind. Simply way ahead of its time.

    Although the textures might feel repetitive[-0.3], the level/map designs are beyond ingenious. One more thing I find nice is that the Legendary difficulty is somewhat actually tolerable unlike later Halo games. At least for me, Halo 3/Reach on Legendary is    Uhm... I don't even know where to begin. When I think of the year 2001, this piece comes to mind. Simply way ahead of its time.

    Although the textures might feel repetitive[-0.3], the level/map designs are beyond ingenious. One more thing I find nice is that the Legendary difficulty is somewhat actually tolerable unlike later Halo games. At least for me, Halo 3/Reach on Legendary is *remotely* playable. Halo 2 isn't. NOT worth my time trying that.

    The sound design is phenomenal; alongside the stellar soundtrack. Quite iconic I'd say!

    The storytelling is alright, but rest of the series does it a little better.

    Several *not* game breaking glitches exist[-0.3]. The most annoying one is: even when you cut the left arm of a certain enemy(which is used for their vicious whip attacks) while it's swinging, its ongoing melee would still land unless that enemy is stunned by your shot registered. THEN it'll be unable to whip again.

    I wasn't willing to comment on multiplayer but why not. In my honest opinion, all the weapons are a bit imbalanced when it comes to on-line experience[-0.4]. Worse still, the skill gap between new people and veteran players is more than massive at this point anyways. Maybe I should 've been born earlier than myself(10/16/2001).

    Overall, just great old game with few flaws. Something very fundamental if you're gonna discuss about FPS or video game history in general.    … Expand
  5. qbangamer98
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    the first halo game and still in my opinion the best of all the saga , the story and the campaign are also in my opinion the best of all the halo games , i think the halo games that came later failed to be as interesting and fun as this one is , halo 3 had an epic soundtrack a good campaign but was too damn short , odst was artistic and had some interesting points too but nothing likethe first halo game and still in my opinion the best of all the saga , the story and the campaign are also in my opinion the best of all the halo games , i think the halo games that came later failed to be as interesting and fun as this one is , halo 3 had an epic soundtrack a good campaign but was too damn short , odst was artistic and had some interesting points too but nothing like the original halo ce still the best halo game and one of the best fps of all time 9/10… Expand
  6. prostopopez
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    Interesting and balanced, a golden classic. Brings back fond memories from childhood.
  7. GamerDadIsBad
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    The first game I played when I played it on the original Xbox.

    Played with my friend in co op mode and it was an absolute blast considering
    it released in 2001 so it was ahead of it's time then.

    Still play it on the Master Chief collection on pc to this day with my nephew.
  8. gautamkumar633
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    What a game! Its visuals blew my mind when I first played it in 2007. Still the best Halo game out there.
  9. Halo_Fan
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    Such the best game, it's even better than Grand Theft Auto 5 for Xbox 360 (My favorite game). I have a 2GB Ram PC With an Intel GMA 3100 as GPU And Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 With 279GB Of Hard Drive. I have the pc really tweaked and it goes like 60 fps. multiplayer is the reason why i buy it. the problem is that there is like 0 servers on my country, 10 of 10, it needs to be the best game onSuch the best game, it's even better than Grand Theft Auto 5 for Xbox 360 (My favorite game). I have a 2GB Ram PC With an Intel GMA 3100 as GPU And Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 With 279GB Of Hard Drive. I have the pc really tweaked and it goes like 60 fps. multiplayer is the reason why i buy it. the problem is that there is like 0 servers on my country, 10 of 10, it needs to be the best game on Metacritic.… Expand
  10. petrkozak13
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    I never thought Halo is a game that would excite me. But after finishing it I just couldn't be more satisfied. Great game.
  11. BogdanZelinschi
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Добротная игра, произвёдшая революцию в мире консольных шутеров. Я с игрой до этого года лично не был знаком, но после прохождения на героической сложности могу наконец высказаться: ИИ у врагов действительно неплохой, иерархия у врагов присутствует явная, большие просторные локации, кое где с вертикальным гейплеем, немного, не менее разнообразной техники, как и обычный наземный транспорт,Добротная игра, произвёдшая революцию в мире консольных шутеров. Я с игрой до этого года лично не был знаком, но после прохождения на героической сложности могу наконец высказаться: ИИ у врагов действительно неплохой, иерархия у врагов присутствует явная, большие просторные локации, кое где с вертикальным гейплеем, немного, не менее разнообразной техники, как и обычный наземный транспорт, так и летающие всякие мини кораблики. Сюжет... честно не то чтобы впечатлило, ну он есть и есть, не самый плохой. Твёрдая девятка за (по-началу) немного необычный геймплей… Expand
  12. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Офигеннейший шутер, который спустя 20 лет играется так же увлекательно
  13. AkitoAK
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    I played this ages ago when I never heard of Xbox nor Halo, found it on a random shelf in a game store.
    Boy i never thought i would have had this much fun playing an FPS back then, i was just starting off with RTS games and GTA, this one was a new feel back in the day, and to this date(a day before Halo Infinite launches) I treasure playing this game.
    Here's to all the Spartans who found    I played this ages ago when I never heard of Xbox nor Halo, found it on a random shelf in a game store.
    Boy i never thought i would have had this much fun playing an FPS back then, i was just starting off with RTS games and GTA, this one was a new feel back in the day, and to this date(a day before Halo Infinite launches) I treasure playing this game.
    Here's to all the Spartans who found their way back..
    Cheers fellow Spartans!!!    … Expand
  14. AsTa16
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Halo CE is my first FPS game and its will always be a great for me, always a part of my childhood
  15. SpringZulu
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    This game is aa decent i think i dont really have much to say about the game other than it is decent some great stuff but i just hate masterchief movement it is very stiff that all tbh that i can say
  16. somerandomguyhx
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    very good and its good that bungie made this pc port buttttttt just get the annavirsery edition
  17. BoogieReviewer
    May 24, 2021
    8
    This is a very good port of a very good game. To be honest CE never reached the true heights of a first-person shooter but this port is a great way for pc gamers to play this masterpiece. There are certain graphical problems but in general if you don't want to pay for MCC; play this game because they used this port for Combat Evolved in the master chief collection as well.
  18. MotherSpore4335
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    A very good and enjoyable port, yeah it's somehow inferior to the xbox version but at least we now can play in full resolution and 60fps. Halo CE is a very original game and it differentiates itself from other fps video games.
  19. quijano
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    Incredible. I dont believe that this Game was made at 2003. There are a lot of action, and the Gameplay is amazing for 2003.
  20. Lucif3r
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    The game that literally put Xbox on the map. Amazing atmosphere and setting. Great soundtrack and likeable characters. Love the open level design and good driving mechanics. Ai for its time is problably ahead of its time. Multiplayer is simplistic and fun. Great console title that made it to PC
  21. Oldschoolgeek
    Dec 6, 2020
    9
    An overall good port of the Xbox Classic! Halo: Combat Evolved. Perhaps one of the best first-person shooters I've ever played. Gameplay-wise, the pc port is pretty good, providing options for better lighting, particle effects, higher resolutions, and multiple options for framerate. It is pretty much halo and all it's glory!

    so overall, not a bad port! 9/10
  22. adam_carl
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    This is the game what we always wanted great story,big characters this game is unbreakable in XBOX VERSION! BUT in PC version the game have problems with controls and with graphics too but I enjoyed the gameplay and the futuristic story so THIS IS A GREAT GAME! I recommend to everybody.
  23. Valgeth
    Oct 9, 2020
    8
    THIS, this is the best Halo game, and that's not even nostalgia talking, it has a story which will constantly keep you engaged, you can replay it almost endlessly, voice acting is great, dialogue is believable and earnest, gameplay is almost flawless, its art style continues to be studied by gaming historians today, sometimes when i play Reach or Halo 2 it just doesnt feel right. The XboneTHIS, this is the best Halo game, and that's not even nostalgia talking, it has a story which will constantly keep you engaged, you can replay it almost endlessly, voice acting is great, dialogue is believable and earnest, gameplay is almost flawless, its art style continues to be studied by gaming historians today, sometimes when i play Reach or Halo 2 it just doesnt feel right. The Xbone version is better though.… Expand
  24. MrSchipunov
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Has a single-player campaign that is worth your time. Halo:CE is a timeless classic.
  25. FoxDude
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is Halo, it would be blasphemous not to give it a 10. Crazy good gameplay, plenty of teabags, lots of bang bangs, revolutionary for its time, and has a good modding community! Highly recommend!
  26. LegendaryM
    May 27, 2020
    8
    very good. gGgllfwfnjy542x ;isnnjtwacn,lo76rfjo9c njhsdcghhytrffgjjjhffvn,,
  27. Epsilon-Xenos
    Mar 3, 2020
    9
    Great setting and plot line. The story is fitting and consistent, however the in-game cutscenes aren't phenomenal but they are really good nonetheless.

    Multiplayer is too quiet, maps have too much ambiance. Some Maps are too big for some of the game modes. Some maps have semi-unfair asymmetry. Overall the game is worth the play if you're looking for a good story and multiplayer    Great setting and plot line. The story is fitting and consistent, however the in-game cutscenes aren't phenomenal but they are really good nonetheless.

    Multiplayer is too quiet, maps have too much ambiance. Some Maps are too big for some of the game modes. Some maps have semi-unfair asymmetry.

    Overall the game is worth the play if you're looking for a good story and multiplayer experience. The mods are fantastic as well, so those will keep you occupied for a long time.

    I would also recommend purchasing Halo: The Master Chief Collection for an enhanced experience, it's also on PC now.    … Expand
  28. Shimmeywill
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Countless hours into multiplayer and simple but satisfying and iconic campaign.
  29. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    First and only experience I ever had with Halo - im a PC gamer.
    That's why i cant compare to other ones (Halo 2 was only for Windows Vista sooo... skipped).
    Story telling in this game is outstanding, with charming music and great combat.
    Hope they release remake of this game in the future for PC.
  30. john000champ
    May 3, 2019
    9
    It's a good game...........................................................
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#30 Best PC Game of 2003
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
  1. GameZone
    92
    The Xbox is all about high resolution graphics. The PC version outdoes the original with better graphics with hardly any loading time. The models are fairly good but the enormous amount of activity that occurs on-screen makes the graphics that much better.
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  2. GameSpot
    90
    Surprisingly taxing even on very fast PCs with tons of RAM and the latest video cards. Halo for the PC also loses the original version's much-vaunted cooperative play mode. But in spite of all that, and in spite of the very high standards for first-person shooters on the PC, Halo is still an incredible action game. It's a true classic.
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  3. Next Level Gaming
    98
    A decent storyline, lots of NPC interaction, and graphics that you have to see to believe. Anyway, if you are even remotely a fan of FPS games, this is an absolute must have, and one hell of a ride.
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