Halo: Combat Evolved

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 638 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 442 out of 638
  2. Mixed: 120 out of 638
  3. Negative: 76 out of 638
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  1. JimM.
    Oct 23, 2003
    10
    One of the best games. I have an AMD 2000XP, 1GIG PC133 SDRAM and an ATI RAdeon 970(non pro) and run the game at 1024X768 . The game runs fine for me. Super fast like the rest of my games. What is wrong with you people. Don't u know how to tweak ur system? Owell if your half way smart get this game and it should run great for u too. I'm talking about the single player and not on-line .
  2. PhillipR.
    Sep 27, 2003
    10
    "I've played the 1.5 beta........." I don't really think you can base your opinion on a trial version der bud. HALO prolly won't be the greatest FPS ever for PC, but I promise it will be remembered as one of the best.
  3. Dan
    Sep 30, 2003
    10
    Simply amazing multiplayer!
  4. CarlosR.
    Aug 13, 2004
    10
    This is bad ass you get new levels two new guns you should problably get this game it kicks but if you dont get then whats the point sitting there in the can and reading the script over and over again if you want new levels new vhicles and guns then stop getting in the can and buy it.
  5. SamF.
    Apr 20, 2006
    10
    Amazing game. I played this twice in fact and still can't get over the graphics and gameplay. People Rating this Low are complaining about low frame rates and terrible graphics .One guy quoted he had a celeron!!! Give me a break...Get a Good computer and stop Ranking on possibly the greatest Sci-Fi FPS Ever! Anyone giving this lower than a 9 needs serious help. The only negative Amazing game. I played this twice in fact and still can't get over the graphics and gameplay. People Rating this Low are complaining about low frame rates and terrible graphics .One guy quoted he had a celeron!!! Give me a break...Get a Good computer and stop Ranking on possibly the greatest Sci-Fi FPS Ever! Anyone giving this lower than a 9 needs serious help. The only negative about this game is that some levels get repetitive (Library - Flood) Way Too Much. other than that it rocks!… Expand
  6. ADD
    Nov 8, 2003
    10
    GREATEST GAME EVER, i dont care, i havnt got a brilliant comp, but the graphics are still good! great multiplayer, and mouse works better than xbox controller!
  7. Ron
    Oct 7, 2003
    9
    There are definitely some issues that need to be fixed concerning peoples perception of framerates. I have 2 machines one is the AMD 2600 on simple MX440 and the other is AMD 1300 also on MX440 and both machines run smooth as silk. My pal has a P4 HT 512MB on a 5600 card and the game really stutters. We are using the same drivers! I really love the game's storyline and the lovely There are definitely some issues that need to be fixed concerning peoples perception of framerates. I have 2 machines one is the AMD 2600 on simple MX440 and the other is AMD 1300 also on MX440 and both machines run smooth as silk. My pal has a P4 HT 512MB on a 5600 card and the game really stutters. We are using the same drivers! I really love the game's storyline and the lovely scenery. If its too slow on your system play something else.… Expand
  8. AndrewL.
    Feb 19, 2004
    10
    I played Halo on X-BOX and loved it. Then i heard it was coming out for PC and I had to have it. I ended up getting it, and have played it every day. The graphics are great and the sounds are perfect (why do people think it sucks, when it's really just there comp. that sucks).
  9. Hotshot34
    Jan 15, 2004
    10
    I've never played Halo for the Xbox and I naver will. But this game is the best game ever and its fun torturing the grunts by shooting their feet with the pistol. If you don't like this game your a freak!
  10. HillBillyJIMWWF
    Apr 26, 2004
    10
    This game was amazing when I played it on xbox, and its even more amazing now on my pc with high crystal clear resolutions and new level/weapons. What an amazing phenomenon this game is. Almost as good as Farcry.
  11. Werdson
    Nov 28, 2003
    10
    It doesn't get much better than hiting a grunt in the face with a pistol.
  12. John7grain
    Nov 8, 2003
    10
    Wow this game is perfect.
  13. John7grain
    Nov 8, 2003
    10
    Wow this game is perfect.
  14. FredM.
    Oct 6, 2003
    9
    So what if this thing is a bit slow...I run a 2.4Ghz Pentium4 with 256Mb RAM and a 64Mb GeForce4 at 1024x768, on WinXP, and at the MAXIMUM GRAPHICS, it's only a BIT slow! And it ONLY slows at all at extremely high graphics, such as when a Covenant gun overheats in your hands. Does that happen often (if it does, you need to learn to conserve ammo better...)? Deal with it, you pansies! So what if this thing is a bit slow...I run a 2.4Ghz Pentium4 with 256Mb RAM and a 64Mb GeForce4 at 1024x768, on WinXP, and at the MAXIMUM GRAPHICS, it's only a BIT slow! And it ONLY slows at all at extremely high graphics, such as when a Covenant gun overheats in your hands. Does that happen often (if it does, you need to learn to conserve ammo better...)? Deal with it, you pansies! I have lived somehow without an Xbox thus far, and so this is the best thing since Half-Life! You don't like it? Go play your Gamecube (that was sarcastic). And if you want to complain about the fact that the game seems outdated, that's because it is! Released for the Xbox in 2001, it is bound to be old by now! The second Halo is already out! This is just a supplemental to those who don't have an Xbox or want to take it to the next level with a really good gaming computer. If you don't like it, buy an Xbox and play it there.… Expand
  15. JohnB.
    Sep 24, 2003
    10
    This is the best game i have ever played I have it for Xbox also and it is so cool. Now it's came out for PC. I have it. It is so totally awesome! All of those who oppose really have PROBLEMS!
  16. PaulR.
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    This is the first game out for xbox, and people still play it , its not too good when u play alone, but when u do i system link, and there are 12 people in ur basement, killing a fighting for first place, halo, is the best.
  17. ChrisD.
    Mar 5, 2004
    10
    This game is not the best when you play one player but the multiplayer kicks butt!
  18. JoeS.
    Apr 23, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome it is a lot better than xbox version the new levels everything is just great.
  19. ElfrancheT.
    Jun 10, 2006
    10
    Halo is one of the most soul-moving games ever made, in that it gives you the feeling you are taking part in something great and very important. The level design is not physically brilliant, but the atmosphere always is.
  20. halopcgmr
    May 29, 2007
    10
    THe People at the last review that said it was impossible to play at the second level THEY WERE WRONG.they probaly have cheap pc and didnt even play online i give it a 10. they should have more enemies like scott said like in halo 2 but its the best game i played so far as fear.
  21. infernoyourmom
    May 8, 2008
    10
    An amazing game ESPECIALLY with the Custom Edition of the game allowing completely custom maps, weapons, vehicles and what nots.
  22. HeadCrab
    Oct 16, 2003
    9
    The game is good, there's no disputing that, really. However, there is a small issue of choppy frame rates, even on more higher-end systems. Now, there's also you people who complain about system performance, while running a 64mb GeForce 4 MX440 card, or a Celeron, and that rare GeForce 2. Of COURSE your going to experience system lag, because quite simply, your hardware is The game is good, there's no disputing that, really. However, there is a small issue of choppy frame rates, even on more higher-end systems. Now, there's also you people who complain about system performance, while running a 64mb GeForce 4 MX440 card, or a Celeron, and that rare GeForce 2. Of COURSE your going to experience system lag, because quite simply, your hardware is outdated. I realize that it's expensive to upgrade, but the future of technology is ever evolving, and thus demands more and more from the end user, like it or not. Get better parts to end your sufferings. Or play older games.… Expand
  23. LenardN.
    Sep 26, 2003
    9
    Halo..... although 2 years old, great gameplay never get's old. The AI is stil the best at the moment (after 2 years even!). MOH is a great game, but Halo is better IMO and many critics. Unreal 2.. ahem... why did i mention that game? lol....... Battlefield 1942 has a pathetic singleplay and a laggy online play. NOLF 2.. good game but Halo is stil better. Half-Life... RESPECT. But Halo..... although 2 years old, great gameplay never get's old. The AI is stil the best at the moment (after 2 years even!). MOH is a great game, but Halo is better IMO and many critics. Unreal 2.. ahem... why did i mention that game? lol....... Battlefield 1942 has a pathetic singleplay and a laggy online play. NOLF 2.. good game but Halo is stil better. Half-Life... RESPECT. But stil that is years old. The great FPS wil come out in the fourth quarter of 20024. Until then... Halo is the great FPS for now and i doubt that certain FPS wil stil beat it (HL 2 wil beat it, Deus Ex 2 wil beat it.. but that is it). Pick this game up now! … Expand
  24. OrbitalShock
    Sep 27, 2003
    9
    This games has the best gameplay on my pc!
  25. ScottG.
    Jan 15, 2007
    10
    Its totally awesome, I just think there should be more enemies.
  26. 222234
    Sep 29, 2010
    8
    Halo is a good game. The graphics were a bit dull when I played it when I wars about ten. The AI need to be better because they are so dumb sometimes. I have to hand it to them Halo had an awsome
    stroy line. Out of all Halo gets an 8 from me.
  27. WhiteFire37
    Sep 4, 2011
    8
    This is a fantastic game! Not only do you get an exciting single player campaign, but you get an awesome multiplayer expeirence! The campaign is engaging yet at times a little boring, but it is still fantastic! Your first play through is unforgettable. The multiplayer is even better and very fun to play! There are tonnes of maps with many game modes and even a game mode creator! And thereThis is a fantastic game! Not only do you get an exciting single player campaign, but you get an awesome multiplayer expeirence! The campaign is engaging yet at times a little boring, but it is still fantastic! Your first play through is unforgettable. The multiplayer is even better and very fun to play! There are tonnes of maps with many game modes and even a game mode creator! And there are always people playing online. It does not have the best of graphics but this is because it was made early 2000's. Not many games back then did.

    Graphics: 8/10 (for its time)
    campign: 9/10
    multiplayer: 10/10    … Expand
  28. spadenx
    Jan 13, 2012
    8
    I liked it a lot. Campaign was just as fun and it added a few new weapons (such as the fuel rod) to the game. Multiplayer was a ton of fun but it suffers from extreme lag if anyone in your match has lag. Also it features quite a few bugs and glitches as well. Overall it was an enjoyable game that was well worth playing imo.
  29. ZxZ
    Jun 5, 2013
    9
    very good game with action everywhere, quite addictive although history can be boring so strong is the multiplayer going to be can spend hours and hours playing
  30. Nick
    Oct 3, 2003
    8
    I have a P4 2.4GHz and a Geforce 4 Ti 4400 and I am running Halo at 1024x768 with high detail. Almost no slowdown, even in very large areas. Oh, and the gameplay is as good as the reviews say. In comparison, Unreal 2 and Chrome are weak...
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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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