Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

 Xbox 360
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 677 Ratings

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  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    One of the watershed titles in the evolution of gaming gets a HD facelift and proves that it's still better than virtually every game that came since. A stone cold classic.
  2. DorlGaming
    Jun 4, 2023
    9
    Fantastic first person shooter and great remaster. If you want some different view on fps games, that's for you.
  3. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 6, 2023
    8
    This remake of Halo CE is great for what it is. Great gameplay, a fantastic multiplayer, great graphics, and overall a great remake for a legendary game.
  4. Nevbear1206
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    One of the most revolutionary FPS titles of its original era, Halo proves to still be a joy with its fun weapons and open areas despite some age felt with repetitive gameplay and settings.
  5. LuanAmorim
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary - um dos melhores e mais divertidos FPS que já joguei. Apesar da história não ser muito cativante, todo o resto envelheceu como vinho. A gameplay é muito boa; a trilha sonora também; a dublagem (em inglês porque não tem em português) não é ruim mas também não é a melhor coisa do mundo; a variedade de inimigos e armas é bem grande para um jogo antigo desse eHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary - um dos melhores e mais divertidos FPS que já joguei. Apesar da história não ser muito cativante, todo o resto envelheceu como vinho. A gameplay é muito boa; a trilha sonora também; a dublagem (em inglês porque não tem em português) não é ruim mas também não é a melhor coisa do mundo; a variedade de inimigos e armas é bem grande para um jogo antigo desse e o protagonista apesar de na maior parte do tempo ser caladão ele tem o seu carisma. É um jogo que não tem pena do jogador, em alguns momento ele fica bem difícil e algumas vezes joga inimigos infinitos até você saber o que tem que fazer. É um jogo que eu vou guardar para sempre no meu coração!!

    Pontos positivos:
    - Gameplay boa
    - Trilha sonora muito boa
    - Boa variedade de inimigos
    - Boa variedade de armas
    - Bom protagonista
    - Boa ambientação
    - Gráficos bons e charmosos

    Pontos negativos:
    - História não cativante
    - Momentos em que a dificuldade sobe muito
    - Jogo lançar inimigos infinitos até você saber o que fazer    … Expand
  6. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 8
    Story: 8
    Total: 8.33
  7. ElCosmoXD
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Just wonderful, The story, music and gameplay is really good. But the mission "343 Guilty Spark" is really confusing, I played this mission many times and I still confused with this mission.
  8. Antonette_87
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Halo es y ha sido una de las obras mas influyentes en los videojuegos, entonces como es su primera entrega? esta a la altura de lo que siempre nos lleva diciendo?... sí, Halo CE annyversary es un mal remaster, es decir se ve mas bonito y tal pero tiene un fallo que es que la experiencia de juego es diferente al producto original, me explico, halo (xbox original) es mas oscuro en losHalo es y ha sido una de las obras mas influyentes en los videojuegos, entonces como es su primera entrega? esta a la altura de lo que siempre nos lleva diciendo?... sí, Halo CE annyversary es un mal remaster, es decir se ve mas bonito y tal pero tiene un fallo que es que la experiencia de juego es diferente al producto original, me explico, halo (xbox original) es mas oscuro en los escenarios haciendo que te metas mas en el papel, en cambio del remastered que esta todo iluminado haciendo que no sientas la misma experiencia, pero el caso que tan bueno es Halo, bien, para empezar tiene una muy buena historia, la vdd es que me sorprendio para bien, el gameplay revoluciono a la industria es ese momento aunque a nosotros nos pueda parecer un tanto generica, los graficos estan bastante bien para su epoca, los personajes son carismaticos... el fallo mas importante de Halo CE es su repetitividad en los escenarios, y se nota, no lo hace injugable pero si que vas notar esa repetitividad en los escenarios, lo intentan disimular metiendo nuevos enemigos (los flood) pero fracasan miserablemente, una pena, y eso es todo, lo malo es que el remastered no se siente como el original y es repetitivo en ocasiones, pero aparte de eso, Halo CE es un juegazo que debe ser jugado a cualquier fan del shototer… Expand
  9. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    The one that started it all brought back with updated graphics. Best part was the addition of a little feature where from a press of a button you could flip the games graphics from the original to the updated version.
  10. Darkale702
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    Great Remaster
    It gives you a choice on the remastered textures and voice lines or the original textures and voice lines

    At times it is difficult to find the objective however the gameplay is very enjoyable and for me personly it holds up quite well in 2021
  11. CFMCritic
    May 16, 2021
    8
    Well this was not the ultimate remaster for Halo (or the remaster combat evolved deserved), it did the job but i highly recommend playing the original Xbox version if you have an xbox 360 or XBOX. The gearbox version is just OKAY because that one was filled with bugs, i heard for the classic graphics of the anniversary version they used the gearbox port, which makes this remaster lessWell this was not the ultimate remaster for Halo (or the remaster combat evolved deserved), it did the job but i highly recommend playing the original Xbox version if you have an xbox 360 or XBOX. The gearbox version is just OKAY because that one was filled with bugs, i heard for the classic graphics of the anniversary version they used the gearbox port, which makes this remaster less worthy of buying.… Expand
  12. ProwoodStuff
    May 12, 2021
    8
    This game was fantastic at launch, it's been 10 years since the anniversary launch and I must say. It held up rather well, granted there are better ways to experience Chief's first adventure now like with MCC PC. And with the servers shutting down at the time of this review, there is nearly no point playing this. It was fantastic but it's on it's way out, you best play this on the MCC.
  13. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    8
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  14. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    8
    Halo era um dos meus jogos preferidos eu amava atirar nos aligeniginas estranhos não sei pq eu nunca comprei outro
  15. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 8
    Gameplay: 9
    ost: 9
    Characters: 10
  16. Dylan117
    Jan 6, 2020
    8
    My first halo game. So fun. Level design is perfect. New HD graphics adds to the original masterpiece. Although sometimes lighting can look too bright compared to the original, and the libary is not an enjoyable mission in the slightest. Couldn't put this game down. Looking forward to starting Halo 2. A con is I didn't like the way the multiplayer as handled why not remaster the originalMy first halo game. So fun. Level design is perfect. New HD graphics adds to the original masterpiece. Although sometimes lighting can look too bright compared to the original, and the libary is not an enjoyable mission in the slightest. Couldn't put this game down. Looking forward to starting Halo 2. A con is I didn't like the way the multiplayer as handled why not remaster the original instead of recycling Reach? Also I feel there are too many recycled areas in the campaign.… Expand
  17. DestinyDoer
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics look great for a game with remastered graphics. The sounds of the weapons are different. This is not a bad thing.… Expand
  18. SupahGualtah
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    loved this to me the best way to play ce even better on xone and prob even better on Pc cant wait
  19. UnbiasXboxGamer
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Played it through MCC during quarantine right after playing Halo Reach. I had pretty high expectations and didn't know what to expect from the story as before playing Halo Reach I had never played Halo before. My expectations were blown away, the story was much better than I expected, the characters, Master Chief and Cortana are really well written and likeable, as well as Sergeant JohnsonPlayed it through MCC during quarantine right after playing Halo Reach. I had pretty high expectations and didn't know what to expect from the story as before playing Halo Reach I had never played Halo before. My expectations were blown away, the story was much better than I expected, the characters, Master Chief and Cortana are really well written and likeable, as well as Sergeant Johnson and poor Captain Keyes. The antagonists are really interesting too, the Covenant, the Flood, and the Sentinels led by 343 Guilty Spark. Level design is mostly good, The Silent Cartographer is one of my favourites due to it being open and giving you much freedom unlike in Call of Duty campaigns and other shooters, another favourite was the Maw, it wasn't repetitive at all and the warthog escape was really fun and a perfect ending for the game, what I didn't like about the level designs were the repetitiveness especially in levels such as the Library. Another gripe I had was the lack of instructions from the game, while the Silent Cartographer was one of my favourites I did not know what to do after reaching the control room, I had to use Youtube. The gameplay is pretty good, nothing special as every console FPS built up on that gameplay. The A.I is really good as well, the way the Elites move around and the marines hopping in on the warthog with you. Overall this game is amazing and a must play for anybody who plays video games.… Expand
  20. LB_CO
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    "Combat Evolved Anniversary" is a good revamp of the 2001 classic although it lacks the feel of the original, still is a great experience for hardcore fans.
  21. Rubiales
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    A modern version of a legend, a classic masterpiece videogame that starts the Halo franchise and the beginning of Master Chief, that incredible supersoldier that will crush the Covenant forever.
  22. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    Now this is how you do a remake of a game! I captures everything that made the original such a masterpiece while adding a new paint job to it all.
  23. MauryEdson
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    otimo jogo, o primeiro fps que gostei, vale muito a pena, classico demais, ansioso pelo novo
  24. Shimmeywill
    Feb 19, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning remake for one of the greatest games but with mediocre console performance.
  25. argipent
    Jan 28, 2020
    9
    Halo: Combat Evolved by Bungie redefined the FPS genre once and for all. From its cutting-edge graphics and remarkable animations, down to the action-packed campaign—build upon one of the smartest A.I. systems of the time—and the thrill-giving multiplayer that System Link made possible.
  26. MrViews
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Halo: Combat Evolved was Bungie's first edition to the iconic halo franchise that revolutionised gaming as we know it, and 343's reboot made it even better. With new features, a better look and the ability to change between classic and anniversary graphics at the push of a button.
    It offers well balanced and dynamic gameplay, with advanced A.I that can react to anything you do, allowing    Halo: Combat Evolved was Bungie's first edition to the iconic halo franchise that revolutionised gaming as we know it, and 343's reboot made it even better. With new features, a better look and the ability to change between classic and anniversary graphics at the push of a button.
    It offers well balanced and dynamic gameplay, with advanced A.I that can react to anything you do, allowing levels to feel more like small open world games(which tend to get you lost though), all supported by the epic music that makes you feel downright bad*ss. Halo forces the players to adapt to problems that the Master Chief faces on his journey to save life in the galaxy, as they have to tackle them in different ways each time, the player will, over time notice each enemy's weakness, helpful features that vehicles or weapons have, or a better way to traverse the map.
    343 payed huge respect to Bungie when developing this game, keeping the gameplay the same way that we knew and loved all those years ago, while DRASTICALLY improving the aesthetic, instead of making it HD and calling it a day.
    The storyline, like all other parts of this masterpiece, is incredible, explaining every relevent detail while leaving some to remain a mystery, it has twists at just the right places, close calls that leave you biting your nails (without being overused), and is pretty much devoid of plotholes.

    This is an excellent reboot of a game worthy of it's title.    … Expand
  27. SteelRaven
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    I really like this game. It is true that it lacks weapons and varied enemies, but it has a great story and I think it is an excellent way to relive one of the most important games in the history of video games and extremely important in the history of Xbox.
  28. Iky009
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    Um dos games mais prestigiosos e inovadores de todos todos os tempos, Halo: CE foi um marco para a industria na época, hoje pode não parecer grande coisa, mas seu enredo, seu protagonista e gameplay frenético ( tirando o maldito Warthog ) garantiram seu sucesso, que ainda perdura, e assim, cravando seu nome na história, como um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos.
  29. eva3si0n
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    Excellent remake of the first part of a cult series. In due time I just passed this series therefore got acquainted with it only when there was Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Surprisingly the gameplay of a game of 2001 does not seem outdate in 2018. I don't even know that players in 2001 from such gameplay felt. Not all shooters of class B in 2018 have such gameplay of shooter. TheExcellent remake of the first part of a cult series. In due time I just passed this series therefore got acquainted with it only when there was Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Surprisingly the gameplay of a game of 2001 does not seem outdate in 2018. I don't even know that players in 2001 from such gameplay felt. Not all shooters of class B in 2018 have such gameplay of shooter. The plot of course seems simple and banal, but nevertheless play Halo not for the sake of it? An opportunity at any moment of the game to switch between original graphics and a remaster just excellent. A fine illustration of how it is necessary to do remaster. The soundtrack and perfectly sounds today, the header subject for a long time will remain in memory. To shortcomings unless that I can refer "inconvenient" management in 2018, especially transport. Well and mob can sometimes be up very much to standard that can be forgotten where you go and what are you doing. But besides for 2001 it is norm.… Expand
  30. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    8
    Um bom jogo nada além disso, a microsoft merece os parabéns por esse remake sensacional.
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#49 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#14 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#41 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. Xbox Achievements
    Feb 15, 2012
    83
    Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is almost as good in reality as it ever was in your memory. The graphical update is welcome and the multiplayer maps are decent if not amazing. There are a few rough edges and cracks around the once infallible gameplay, but nothing that would stop you enjoying Halo: CE immensely the second (or first – lucky you) time around.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 19, 2012
    70
    Nicely done remake of one of the essential games among console FPS genre has the potential to surprise newcomers and thrill the veterans. [Christmas 2011]
  3. EGM
    Jan 3, 2012
    85
    It's an amazing piece of gaming history, to be certain, but a purchase decision still comes down to this: If you're a fan of the series who loved or missed the original, it's a no-brainer. This is one of the best pieces of fanservice our industry has ever produced, and you need to go buy it. On the other hand, if you're an FPS fanatic trying to decide between this or Rage or Deus Ex, you may want to think twice before dropping 40 bones on a shooter that doesn't quite stack up to the competition.
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