Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

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  1. gameguardian21
    Jul 29, 2016
    9
    The original combat evolved was a huge accomplishment as it started what would be considered to be one of the best video game franchisees of all time. It had a great campaign, multiplayer, and gameplay which would make it a true xbox launch title. Now that its been ten years back in combat evolved anniversary, it's a pleasure to go back and play a instant classic, but the anniversary isn'tThe original combat evolved was a huge accomplishment as it started what would be considered to be one of the best video game franchisees of all time. It had a great campaign, multiplayer, and gameplay which would make it a true xbox launch title. Now that its been ten years back in combat evolved anniversary, it's a pleasure to go back and play a instant classic, but the anniversary isn't as good as the original for a few reasons. One would be the multiplayer. The multiplayer is good, but I was disappointed by it not being the original multiplayer that everybody loved from 2001. Besides that, I enjoyed playing the single player campaign again, with updated graphics that really shine, but not jaw-drop though. Overall, I would recommend this remaster of a pretty good game.… Expand
  2. rdsBR
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    Muito Bom.
    Gostei do remaster , novas texturas,efeitos,cores... , possibilidade de jogar o modo clássico e ver um outro clima que o jogo mostra.
    Não vi grandes diferenças no áudio, apenas uma conversão para 5.1 .
    Ao jogar esse jogo vemos como halo 3,4 poderia ter evoluído na questão grandiosidade de mapa .
  3. Blindpilot20
    Jan 23, 2017
    9
    A piece of gaming history that no one should pass up. Interesting characters, good gun play, fun campaign with co-op, and excellent multiplayer. Easily one of the best in the series.
  4. FeerFrikazus
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    Me gusto mucho, fue el primer juego de HALO que jugué y me pareció increíble, hay que prestar mucha atención para entender la historia, la variedad de armas esta bien igual que la de enemigos, el control del personaje es bueno pero el del vehículo no, la dificultad esta bien así como la duración del juego.
    Lo recomiendo
  5. 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.
  6. ElSeano89
    Sep 29, 2018
    9
    *Played as part of the Master Chief Collection*

    For a game that is now 17 years old, Halo has aged with exceptional grace. Whilst this remaster has given everything a brush up graphically (and done a fine job of it too) the game itself is obviously unchanged and it is as much of a gem now as it was then. It is worth pointing out obviously that games, consoles and the FPS genre itself    *Played as part of the Master Chief Collection*

    For a game that is now 17 years old, Halo has aged with exceptional grace. Whilst this remaster has given everything a brush up graphically (and done a fine job of it too) the game itself is obviously unchanged and it is as much of a gem now as it was then.

    It is worth pointing out obviously that games, consoles and the FPS genre itself have all come a long way since Halo came out in 2001 but at the time Halo was simply jaw dropping. It was a once in a generation game and it catapulted Xbox into contention with Sony starting the long waged console wars. You can play through this version and switch from the original graphics to the remaster on the fly and it will surprise you the difference between 2001 and was is now a 7 year old, previous gen remaster. But whilst the graphics for it's time were phenomenal there is just so much here that they got right.

    Halo basically reinvented the FPS genre when it landed. The scale of the levels, the level of production, the introduction of the regenerating health shield. It added so much stuff to the genre that we now take for granted as staples of the genre.

    But the levels still stand up to modern scrutiny. They are huge, lush and alive with action. The covenant and the flood prove worthy adversaries even on a normal difficulty play through. Their AI tactics are still great to do battle against and it feels just as bad ass to side step a hunter and one shot him as it did all those years ago.

    The score is iconic, it's choral arrangements are perfectly suited and timed during the story to move it along and get the pulse racing during fire-fights. The enemies, for its time are widely varied if they do tend to be variations on a theme (yellow grunts, red grunts) but they're engaging and fun to fight against.

    The storyline is brilliant and it is delivered with a level of accomplishment that makes you feel as though you are in your own action movie starring as the hero. Cortana and Master Chief have passed into video game lore as some of the best characters ever created for a video game and whilst Chief doesn't get many lines in this one, Cortana certainly shines.

    But it's really just a wonderful demonstration of gaming. The gameplay is stellar and a poorly designed idea with exhaust vent explosions in the final chapter aside it never feels dull or repetitive and it keeps you playing and wanting more. Each firefight feels engaging and great fun to take part in, it retaught the way we fought enemies in FPS games. You can't get away with charging head on against too many of the characters or you'll be mobbed and likely killed. Constant movement, both on the ground and in the air allow you to even the playing field against the large number of enemies you're usually facing and it makes you feel like an absolute badass laying waste to all around you. The physics of the enemies when hit by a blast still look incredible to this day and, again, we are talking about a SEVENTEEN year old game.

    What stops it from getting the all time great level 10 from me? Well the Flood, despite their incredible iconic introduction, get to feel very cheap and bullet spongey by the games end mainly because the designers just throw endless amounts of them at you for the last third of the game. The fact that some of them can resurrect themselves only adds insult to injury. I thought the Flood were a brilliant enemy design and the idea of flipping the script and having you (and the covenant) fighting a whole other species is very clever but I just wish they hadn't swamped you with them as much as they did.

    The finale is irritating. The whole part with throwing grenades into exhaust vents felt like stalling for time and they finish with the Warthog section which is infamous for making you use the fairly poor controlling warthog against the clock. The warthog will flip at a moments notice and it drives like a shopping cart with one broken wheel, it never quite goes where you want it to.

    You can lose a little bit too much progress by dying at times, though this is more a symptom of games at the time than anything Halo expressly does badly. More than once I saw where the game put me back after a death and it was very frustrating how much progress I had lost.

    But these are minor criticisms of a brilliant, iconic game that changed its genre for the better. I've loved reliving my gaming youth for the 8 hours or so it has taken me to complete the story mode and the fact it still impresses you after all this time is just a mark of how brilliant it was. It says something when I'm putting aside playing new releases to replay the Halo series in order.

    This game and the series as a whole is vital and vastly influential not only within its genre but gaming itself and it deserves to be applauded as such.    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. MauryEdson
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    otimo jogo, o primeiro fps que gostei, vale muito a pena, classico demais, ansioso pelo novo
  10. 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.
  11. Shimmeywill
    Feb 19, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning remake for one of the greatest games but with mediocre console performance.
  12. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 8
    Gameplay: 9
    ost: 9
    Characters: 10
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. niconline
    Nov 5, 2012
    8
    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
  19. ILDUCE
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    First of all to the negative reviewers you make your own points irrelevant...it was the first Halo game in the series and to stay true to the mechanics from the original all they did was give it up to date HD graphics...so you can't complain about the gameplay since its from 2001 and you're obviously an idiot to do so...also don't mention that the game has no choice how to completeFirst of all to the negative reviewers you make your own points irrelevant...it was the first Halo game in the series and to stay true to the mechanics from the original all they did was give it up to date HD graphics...so you can't complain about the gameplay since its from 2001 and you're obviously an idiot to do so...also don't mention that the game has no choice how to complete objectives and then mention CoD in your defense because that is asinine and completely idiotic...this game pays homage to the original Halo that I had so much fun playing co-op campaign without getting up from my chair back when I was 14...game looks good, same campaign, can't really ask for much more...I still like Reach multiplayer and am fine with getting 7 updated maps from the original to play on...just kind of wish they included Sidewinder as one of them b/c I remember playing 4 player split screen on that map for hours...but you basically get a $15 map pack and a overhauled campaign from the original with new visuals, two engines running at once to allow you to move into classic mode and some kinect features for an extra 25 bucks...so what can you expect, I've supported Halo for the past 10 years and have always been fan so figured why not pick it up for $40… Expand
  20. EastonReviews
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    Well, well, well... Halo Anniversary could have well been a trainwreck. I suppose it hasn't, with great gameplay, improvements on every feature, and has everything new. I'll admit it's nothing like Halo Reach, but it's not a bad game in the end. It won't be the next biggest thing if you thought there would be nothing like it- because, well, there is... But it's a simple little game withWell, well, well... Halo Anniversary could have well been a trainwreck. I suppose it hasn't, with great gameplay, improvements on every feature, and has everything new. I'll admit it's nothing like Halo Reach, but it's not a bad game in the end. It won't be the next biggest thing if you thought there would be nothing like it- because, well, there is... But it's a simple little game with entertaning add ups and it's cheap price won't let you down.… Expand
  21. battleTerror
    Jul 19, 2012
    8
    A very polished and comprehensive remastering of a classic game. All the core game play and levels are completely faithful to the original. Highly recommended to fans of the original and newcomers alike. Special mention must go out to the Terminal cut scenes that deliver more back story and intrigue. They are superbly done and a nice touch.
  22. MusicJJJ
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    There you have it gamers and gents, "Halo: Combat Evolved". The only game that beats COD to the death, only back with better graphics. Although all of this could have been a DLC, What more did you expect? Happy B day HalO!!!
  23. DesNukem
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    Overall, a commendable effort but even after a few minutes of playing, some of the poorer design choices are immediately obvious. The lip sync in the cut scenes is still terrible; surely that was something that nobody would have minded improved. The same goes for the burning fire effects on The Pillar of Autumn (and probably elsewhere). These still look ten years old. Another gripe is theOverall, a commendable effort but even after a few minutes of playing, some of the poorer design choices are immediately obvious. The lip sync in the cut scenes is still terrible; surely that was something that nobody would have minded improved. The same goes for the burning fire effects on The Pillar of Autumn (and probably elsewhere). These still look ten years old. Another gripe is the bullet holes or decals. In the surrounding structures, these are mostly just black holes with no feathering or metal tear like in the first game. In some surfaces they don't appear at all. This makes the weapons seem less powerful because they appear to do less damage to the environment. It's one instance where you can use the switch-back feature and be more impressed with the original. The opening vignettes when you first press play seem a little washed out and fuzzy compared to the actual game-play. Even the menus seems less sharp or vibrant. Playing the campaign, I experienced lag at certain points and the cut scenes are incredibly jerky - even with the game installed on the hard drive. Hard to believe that these things couldn't have been fixed prior to release. You get the feeling that a few corners were cut to meet the anniversary deadline.

    Apart from these minor niggles, the game is still as great as I remember it and 343 deserve a big pat on the back for coupling the original gameplay with a mostly superb graphics overhaul. An awful lot of thought and care has gone into this product and it shows. Halo has become my favourite game again.    … Expand
  24. 4newsit
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary marks the transition of delivery of the historical series from Bungie to 343 Industries. The team has been able to coin a product aesthetically improved with the original feeling, enhanced by a series of characteristics that have marked the evolution in the course of his years. The transition to high definition does not compare with the current products,Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary marks the transition of delivery of the historical series from Bungie to 343 Industries. The team has been able to coin a product aesthetically improved with the original feeling, enhanced by a series of characteristics that have marked the evolution in the course of his years. The transition to high definition does not compare with the current products, but still manages to charm with the most artistic and technical work related to the Halo engine Engine, which is forging new management of the texture and lighting is not used as best could. The gameplay manages to be enjoyed while taking a leap back in time thanks to the excellent balance between impact on enemies and weapons and vehicles. Multiplayer The fund, structured on the basis of Reach, allows users to join the already vast array of online players do battle mode struck for the anniversary. A must buy for all fans of the series and for those who want to come across for the first time in the great, infinite, immersive Halo universe. http://www.4news.it/9709-recensione-halo-combat-evolved-anniversary.php… Expand
  25. Saneschitzo
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    At first it bothered me that this game was getting scores in the 8 area but now I understand why. The game is beyond remastered, it has been redone and tweaked in most areas other than enemy AI. The guns are darker and sicker looking , the sounds from rifles and the pistol have been tweaked for a deadly hollow echo. The graphics are amazing and if you thought the game would look like theAt first it bothered me that this game was getting scores in the 8 area but now I understand why. The game is beyond remastered, it has been redone and tweaked in most areas other than enemy AI. The guns are darker and sicker looking , the sounds from rifles and the pistol have been tweaked for a deadly hollow echo. The graphics are amazing and if you thought the game would look like the old CE with Halo reach graphics your wrong. The graphics are much more detailed and less brightly colored than reach's fruity gpaphics. The campiegn if nothing else is extremely playable in todays gaming envirment which I think is the key factor. The downside about this game is the failure to include the original MP. When I think Halo CE i think back to the old lan party games that lasted hours not just the campaign. The other downside is the Reach MP maps are the only maps included on the game. This wouldn't be a big deal but the halo odst release came with ALL maps and the full MP experience so it seems like a step backwards to me. All in all it basically the best FPS campaign of all time so if your on the fence about purchasing but think its too much. Buy the game and sell the dl map pack on ebay and save yourself $10.… Expand
  26. uni-ballpen
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    This game is spectacular in many ways. The well polished campaign does its 10 year old counterpart justice in making everything shine in a way which at least made me smile more than once. The ability to flip back and see the old engine and compare was a big point for me. I love being able to see what the game was on a whim, rather than having to have my computer handy or keep switchingThis game is spectacular in many ways. The well polished campaign does its 10 year old counterpart justice in making everything shine in a way which at least made me smile more than once. The ability to flip back and see the old engine and compare was a big point for me. I love being able to see what the game was on a whim, rather than having to have my computer handy or keep switching discs. The new maps are fun to play and the firefight map is remarkable. It is disappointing, however, that they are done in the Reach engine. While I do love Reach, it detracts from the nostalgia I would like to feel while playing these maps. Nevertheless they are good maps. The $40 price tag makes it more worthwhile and soaks up some of the negatives. I feel sometimes that the game is almost too colorful, however, and the lack of a CE original multiplayer experience is somewhat disappointing. This game would have been worth the full $60 to me, only because I am a hardcore halo fan. For others, it may only be worth the $40. However, if you are not a halo fan, there is little point in picking this game up.… Expand
  27. JAMR92
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    A very nice reboot for nostalgic fans and newcomers alike. 343 did a great job of not screwing this game up, but it's a 10 year old game and it doesn't hold up as well as modern games. Nevertheless it's a great trip back to memory lane for those who bought this for the original xbox and well worth the price tag.
  28. thoughtful_salt
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    There are some weird graphical issues (poor lip-syncing animations, lots of pop-in textures, bad human character models, especially cortana who is out of place) and there's a lot of bad sound decisions (the annoying magnum melee, lots of distortion, lackluster re-imagining of the original score). But the game looks so much better overall (the silent cartographer is gorgeously redone), andThere are some weird graphical issues (poor lip-syncing animations, lots of pop-in textures, bad human character models, especially cortana who is out of place) and there's a lot of bad sound decisions (the annoying magnum melee, lots of distortion, lackluster re-imagining of the original score). But the game looks so much better overall (the silent cartographer is gorgeously redone), and still holds up so well that these are minor gripes. The lack of the original multiplayer is a big issue, reach multiplayer just does not gel with the classic game. Kinect requirements are also a big black mark on the game, we're not all rich ya know. A great game, but not perfect.… Expand
  29. biscuitboy46
    Nov 24, 2011
    8
    First off, I would like to say that this game is WELL worth the $40. Finally the right price on a brand new game! This remake is amazing; I really have no problems with the AI or controls. The map remakes are also very well done. Blood Gulch is back!
  30. YipManSays
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Did you like the original Halo Combat Evolved? Yes? Then you'll probably love this game. The HD graphics are pretty cool and the game lets you flip back and forth from HD graphics to the original graphics and it's fun to see the differences. The gameplay in the campaign is exactly the same in terms of the weapons, enemy ai, and level design. This will bring back old memories of fun andDid you like the original Halo Combat Evolved? Yes? Then you'll probably love this game. The HD graphics are pretty cool and the game lets you flip back and forth from HD graphics to the original graphics and it's fun to see the differences. The gameplay in the campaign is exactly the same in terms of the weapons, enemy ai, and level design. This will bring back old memories of fun and frustration is you play Halo back in the day or showcase the blemishes Halo had when it released 10 years ago. Overall a good buy for 40 bucks! I would caution those who are new to Halo from purchasing this brand new though...… Expand
  31. deliri_noma
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    OK so I am a fan of the original and I also despise lack of creativity and money making off of other ideas... But this remaking of some classic games has my full attention... I am just now aboard the Truth and Consequence and loving it! It look fabulous and plays great. Achievement support is a plus as well. Now I said before I don't like re-hashing of great games like this but I cannotOK so I am a fan of the original and I also despise lack of creativity and money making off of other ideas... But this remaking of some classic games has my full attention... I am just now aboard the Truth and Consequence and loving it! It look fabulous and plays great. Achievement support is a plus as well. Now I said before I don't like re-hashing of great games like this but I cannot wait for HALO 2 the Remake... I will pre-order it! Listen up SONY... GET TO WORK ON THE ORIGINAL KILLZONE!!!! peace out! I reckon some Splinter Cell re-dos would peak my interest as well :)… Expand
  32. real1g
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Oh boy does this game take you back to childhood. Although I'm not a fan of the Reach engine the game is made on, the multiplayer is unstoppable fun. Truly a rad remake of the unmistakable, historic game "Halo".
  33. InsaneMcFries
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    Halo CE Anniversary delivers a fresh coat of paint to the original Halo CE which provides a refreshing graphical quality while allowing nostalgic fans the ability to enjoy their original campaign untouched. The option to seamlessly change between classic and remastered graphics is a fun experience, although the classic graphics are noticeably darker in comparison. The absence of skulls andHalo CE Anniversary delivers a fresh coat of paint to the original Halo CE which provides a refreshing graphical quality while allowing nostalgic fans the ability to enjoy their original campaign untouched. The option to seamlessly change between classic and remastered graphics is a fun experience, although the classic graphics are noticeably darker in comparison. The absence of skulls and terminals in the classic graphics is a let-down, although switching is easy, but it can disrupt the flow of classic play.
    The multiplayer add-on was disappointing, the option for classic multiplayer should have been an obvious addition, but we are left with a non-exclusive reach map pack that contains only 6 remastered maps. The netcode for xbox live campaign play is disappointing and should have been altered if only to allow client-side aiming at the least. The addition of terminals adds a fun experience to the game and hints to Halo 4. The skulls included are fun, but the ease of achievements due to the Bandanna skull is disappointing. Overall, the game is a well-pieced reskin, and easily creates nostalgia and fun after easing into the campaign. The multiplayer is disappointing.    … Expand
  34. LOLtrooper
    Nov 30, 2011
    8
    Anniversary is everything you expected it to be. The campaign is back warts and all with beautiful graphics (although not as impressive as modern shooters) The AI holds up well despite their tendency to fire explosive weapons at point blank range (resulting in some cheap deaths). The ability to switch back between graphics layers is great for nostalgic purposes but it can result in someAnniversary is everything you expected it to be. The campaign is back warts and all with beautiful graphics (although not as impressive as modern shooters) The AI holds up well despite their tendency to fire explosive weapons at point blank range (resulting in some cheap deaths). The ability to switch back between graphics layers is great for nostalgic purposes but it can result in some slow loading textures and frame rate drops. Still the addition of terminals, skulls and some tricky achievements will keep you playing this for a while (and the reach multiplayer maps are cool)… Expand
  35. Jerjef
    Dec 8, 2011
    8
    I have to say this remake of arguably the best FPS ever made has it's good and bad points. The campaign is still dynamite because frankly it wasn't touched aside from the new cut scenes which were changed to fit the continuity with Halo: Reach, which is kinda cool. The new graphics, sound, and musical score by themselves would garner a 10. Also the addition of skulls and terminals, whichI have to say this remake of arguably the best FPS ever made has it's good and bad points. The campaign is still dynamite because frankly it wasn't touched aside from the new cut scenes which were changed to fit the continuity with Halo: Reach, which is kinda cool. The new graphics, sound, and musical score by themselves would garner a 10. Also the addition of skulls and terminals, which are ALOT better than the terminals from Halo 3, really jack up the replayability of the campaign. I mean there's nothing funner than turning on the BOOM, Pinata, Grunt Funeral, Grunt Birthday Party, and Bandana skulls and going on a rampage. Simple put, everything we dreamed for when we spent hours on end playing CE 10 years ago has come true. And at $40, spot on guys.

    That being said, with the good comes the bad. First off the framerate issues if you don't install the game to the hard drive. Seriously WTF? Oh yeah Skyrim runs fine, but a remade 10 year old game has issues? Also why no love for the original multiplayer? I know it was unbalanced, but damn was it ever fun. Lastly the online campaign LAAAAAAGGGGGG!!!!! Man does it ever suck. Just like the framerate issue, why does this game have to run so poorly with online coop. Seriously, walk over to Bungie studios and if you ask nicely they might give you their netcode. Maybe.    … Expand
  36. HellzAssassin
    Nov 29, 2014
    8
    Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is the graphical remake of the original game for the Xbox. There were only a few things I didn't like about this game: In the game, you can switch back and forth between the original graphics and the remastered version. At certain points in the game, I noticed that the lighting looked better in the original version. I also noticed that the frame rate isn'tHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is the graphical remake of the original game for the Xbox. There were only a few things I didn't like about this game: In the game, you can switch back and forth between the original graphics and the remastered version. At certain points in the game, I noticed that the lighting looked better in the original version. I also noticed that the frame rate isn't very good in the graphical remake. (It looked as if it fluctuated from 30fps to less, and never higher.) Another thing I found disappointing was that there was no online multiplayer. I don't even think you could revisit the old maps from the original game. The only online multiplayer was Halo: Reach's multiplayer, and the maps were pretty limited. But bad things aside, the game is absolutely fantastic. If this game didn't have the problems I mentioned before, this would easily be a 10/10 for me. The story is the same, the voice acting is the same, the gameplay is the same; it's all the same as the original game, but with a few problems. The graphical remake is beautiful, and does the game much good. If you never played the original game, this game is a must buy.… Expand
  37. chinesephoneme
    Mar 18, 2013
    8
    It is a great remake. The graphic is really good for a xbox360 game-the visual effect is pretty, the texture is smooth, the aliasing is barely seen and good enough for a xbox360 game! Actually I have played the original combat evolved on old xbox console, it was amazing, but I only finish 80% of the campaign, which I regret a lot after xbox being outdated. The remake of this game give me aIt is a great remake. The graphic is really good for a xbox360 game-the visual effect is pretty, the texture is smooth, the aliasing is barely seen and good enough for a xbox360 game! Actually I have played the original combat evolved on old xbox console, it was amazing, but I only finish 80% of the campaign, which I regret a lot after xbox being outdated. The remake of this game give me a chance to finish this masterpiece without feeling the graphics being outdated. I would probably give the original game a 10 out of 10, if I finished it earlier. Another great thing about this remake is that you can switch between the original graphic and the new graphic, which gives you a chance to feel how the game is changed in the new remake. It is probably the standard of remaking a classic. The only thing I don't like is the price, if it is a little bit cheaper, I would give it a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  38. watithink123
    Aug 5, 2012
    8
    Halo has been a big part of my life and it was sad to see Bungie go. When heard that 343 was taking over Bungies place I was worried. But 343 proved me wrong. Halo CE campaign is back with better graphics and in HD. Multiplayer remakes of maps from halo CE and I think a few from Halo 2. This game is giving me hope for 343 to deliver what bungie deliverd to us. The only problem with thisHalo has been a big part of my life and it was sad to see Bungie go. When heard that 343 was taking over Bungies place I was worried. But 343 proved me wrong. Halo CE campaign is back with better graphics and in HD. Multiplayer remakes of maps from halo CE and I think a few from Halo 2. This game is giving me hope for 343 to deliver what bungie deliverd to us. The only problem with this game is its like buying the same game but with better graphics,but its still a great game. Halo; Combat Evolved Anniversary 8.8/10… Expand
  39. y2jarmyofficial
    Nov 1, 2012
    8
    this is a perfect title for new comers for halo,this is my first time playing the first game and it was great to see it all happen,new graphics with multiplayer added
  40. 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.
  41. H360
    May 15, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you can approach the experience with an open mind and are willing to take a few frustrating old-school design choices, and you're fine with a 'best of' map pack versus a full redo, then this is a great way to bide the time before Halo 4.… Expand
  42. nightsharks23
    Mar 1, 2013
    8
    Shortly after I bought Halo 4, I went to Gamestop and bought Halo Anniversary. The game was pretty good and it is nice to see the start of the Halo Universe. The new graphics are a welcome addition and it is really cool to press the back button on your Xbox controller to see the original Halo graphics. Looking at the old graphics, I find it so amazing that graphics back in the day wereShortly after I bought Halo 4, I went to Gamestop and bought Halo Anniversary. The game was pretty good and it is nice to see the start of the Halo Universe. The new graphics are a welcome addition and it is really cool to press the back button on your Xbox controller to see the original Halo graphics. Looking at the old graphics, I find it so amazing that graphics back in the day were state of the art and it seemed that graphics cannot be any better than that. Fast forwarding to today, the graphics seem almost crappy. Although the graphics are great, it doesn't make Halo Anniversary good it's all about the gameplay and the story. Just a little heads up, I have only now gotten into the Halo story so my understanding of Halo is very limited. You play as a super solider named Master Chief and your job is to stop the Covenant and trying to destroy the Halo rings. There are many things you can explore during the campaign and many achievements you can find. The characters are very interesting, Sgt. Johnson is hilarious, Cortana is nice to help you out, and you will meet many other characters during the campaign. I highly encourage to buy this game and if you are new to Halo, start off with this game. It will help you get into the Halo universe.… Expand
  43. brockcheese
    Jan 8, 2015
    8
    As someone who has never played Halo before, this game is an experience. While the controls seem a bit dated, compared to other FPS games (even from the same franchise), the graphics are great and the story intense. Running around picking up ammo, while shooting aliens with guns and grenades just feels awesome. The levels are designed really well. They are made in such a way that the gameAs someone who has never played Halo before, this game is an experience. While the controls seem a bit dated, compared to other FPS games (even from the same franchise), the graphics are great and the story intense. Running around picking up ammo, while shooting aliens with guns and grenades just feels awesome. The levels are designed really well. They are made in such a way that the game feels straight forward, yet non-linear. One major problem with the game though is the constant running around and backtracking. I got lost so many times that it ended up frustrating me. Overall, a very good game that is fun to play alone or in co-op mode.… Expand
  44. FreedomFighters
    May 8, 2018
    8
    Let's face it, if you've ever played on an Xbox console, you've most likely played a "Halo" game. The first installment in the series, "Halo: Combat Evolved" was arguably one of the original Xbox's most important titles, and it's often called one of the most revolutionary first-person shooter games of all time. Now, I personally didn't get to really play a "Halo" game until getting my XboxLet's face it, if you've ever played on an Xbox console, you've most likely played a "Halo" game. The first installment in the series, "Halo: Combat Evolved" was arguably one of the original Xbox's most important titles, and it's often called one of the most revolutionary first-person shooter games of all time. Now, I personally didn't get to really play a "Halo" game until getting my Xbox One, which came with "Halo: The Master Chief Collection" right out of the box, but I'm pretty glad I finally got to play this game after so much time, because it's pretty great!
    It's honestly a wonder that "Halo: Combat Evolved" still generally plays pretty well after so many years: the shooting controls are still generally fluid, the campaign as a whole is very thrilling and exciting, and the enemy AI remains very smart. Hell, I played the game on the "Easy" difficult (because I'm an easy-going gamer), and the game still provided plenty of challenge. That's a sign the game is doing something right. On top of that, the game's very grand, epic story and memorable characters like Master Chief and Cortana serve as proof that a first-person shooter can really have a rich, beautiful story, which is something i can appreciate. And from a visual/sonic perspective, this anniversary edition gives the game a pretty gorgeous HD facelift, the music remains very beautiful, and getting to toggle the graphics between the remastered and original graphics is pretty enjoyable as well.
    All of this said, however, I don't think I can say with a straight face in 2018 that this game would stand as one of the greatest games I've ever played, because all things considered, there are several things about the game that haven't aged very well and are therefore frustrating. For starters, the level design starts to get a bit bland after a while, and in fact, there were several points where I felt like I was playing the same level again and again. On top of that, many of the levels are very big without giving extremely clear instructions as to where to go, so it's a bit too easy to get lost amidst these vast landscapes. Furthermore, the game's vehicles don't really control so well, which makes the final mission in the game (where you control the Warthog, a ground vehicle that is very bulky and easy to flip) damn near impossible to complete. All of these seemingly minor things only add up to hold the game back from really being one of my personal favorites.
    Flaws and all, however, "Halo: Combat Evolved" still remains a pretty great FPS game. Even playing it now on the Xbox One, 17 years after its initial release, it's plain to see that it still has plenty of great things to offer and that, frustrations and all, it's still a game you should certainly play.
    Final rating: 8 out of 10 "Great"    … Expand
  45. FloodSlayer
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Great way to relive Halo CE's campaing in both updated & classic graphics. I love the ability to change the graphics while I'm playing the game to see how much different everything looks. But unfortunatley I would of gave this a 9 or 10 if the multiplayer was not Halo Reach.
  46. jelikey
    Sep 8, 2015
    8
    i met first this halo series in this game Halo : Combat evolved anniversary. this game is not common shooter game. it has it's own special interesting.
  47. Ludsy
    Feb 14, 2016
    8
    Over all it was 8/10 for me because they really gave you the freedom to use whatever weapon you wanted without crippling the game which is hard to do and was very well executed. ALTHOUGH, it's completely unacceptable for the whole **** flood part to take up two tenths of the whole game! 2 missions, so a total of 10 chapters were all the exact same thing. And the worst part about that, wasOver all it was 8/10 for me because they really gave you the freedom to use whatever weapon you wanted without crippling the game which is hard to do and was very well executed. ALTHOUGH, it's completely unacceptable for the whole **** flood part to take up two tenths of the whole game! 2 missions, so a total of 10 chapters were all the exact same thing. And the worst part about that, was that it wasn't even fun to begin with. Ever since the flood gets introduced and then the Monitor brings you into that forrunner building, it was the same 5 waves of flood for ever corner, and then there's 4 corners in a hallway... AND THEN there's an elevator at the end of every hall way AND THEN AGAIN there's 4 elevators meaning you have to do it 4 **** TIMES, IT'S JUST A WASTE OF TIME! Enough of that though. The saving system was not very well ported over, you could tell that the computer version would have had a much more convenient saving system but instead you just HAD to add you dumb checkpoints and force them to be your restart point, which made the game much longer than it needed to be. And now for story wise. The story had many many great ideas but the way they were created in the game didn't come out quite as good as it could have. The cinematics were really good but transferring the ideas that they came up with in writing, to game mechanics was not always very well executed. And a side note: Why the **** are all the weapons seen throughout the whole game except the shotgun? Why does the shotgun just suddenly show up at the end of the game and then become only a generally good gun. You'd think that if they're gonna save it till the end it would be because it's freaking sick but now, it was fine. About as useful as the Assault Rifle but not amazing or anything.… Expand
  48. 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
  49. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    8
    Um bom jogo nada além disso, a microsoft merece os parabéns por esse remake sensacional.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    8
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  56. 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.
  57. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 8
    Story: 8
    Total: 8.33
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. zotune
    Jan 9, 2012
    7
    Halo: Combat Evolved proves why it redefined first person shooters on consoles and made the Xbox go from being just another gaming platform to something we resemble with this extraordinary sci-fi universe. The music is phenomenal, the pacing is top notch, and the melee system and grenade options are more enjoyable than most games. The price point is a little high, but considering the careHalo: Combat Evolved proves why it redefined first person shooters on consoles and made the Xbox go from being just another gaming platform to something we resemble with this extraordinary sci-fi universe. The music is phenomenal, the pacing is top notch, and the melee system and grenade options are more enjoyable than most games. The price point is a little high, but considering the care that has been given when remastering the franchise, setting a fine example of how to rerelease an old game, one cannot complain. That they decided to add the option to play with retro graphics shows how much the developers care about the fans of the original game. Sadly however, the campaign is a little bit on the short side and the characters portrayed in the story aren't very relatable nor do they have much depth. In addition, the map design is rehashed a lot, and you often find yourself returning to familiar places over and over again. Ammo and health is scarce as well, leading you having to run to the next checkpoint a lot of times without being able to take down your opponents - and the invisible enemies which spawn behind you have too much of an edge, especially considering how awkwardly your teammates approach them. In conclusion, by playing through this game I can begin to fathom the cult following of the franchise, because it consists of a silky smooth combat system with creative level design, and enlightens me as to why it was one best experiences to ever come out on the original Xbox.… Expand
  62. Human
    Oct 13, 2012
    7
    Halo is a hard game to review in this day and age. At the time it was revolutionary and an absolute blast. I have fond memories of "The Silent Cartographer" and "Assault on the Control Room", levels which I played countless times with friends many many years ago. But today, the elements of Halo that don't work shine more vividly than ever before. AI is horrible, level designs are confusingHalo is a hard game to review in this day and age. At the time it was revolutionary and an absolute blast. I have fond memories of "The Silent Cartographer" and "Assault on the Control Room", levels which I played countless times with friends many many years ago. But today, the elements of Halo that don't work shine more vividly than ever before. AI is horrible, level designs are confusing ("The Flood" and "The Library" anyone?), weapons are unbalanced and certain enemies, the flood especially, are just a pain in the ass to fight. So, Halo: CE certainly is a game that gamers should play given its impact of games today, but it doesn't hold up well under the test of time, in my opinion. Now, to the specifics of the Anniversary edition. Everything plays the same and the graphics have been given a major overhaul. The ability to change between original and updated graphics at the press of a button is a really cool feature, one that really goes to show the amount of work that went into this re-release. Some cons: I didn't care for the side-stories provided in the "terminals" and the fact that the multiplayer was Halo: Reach multiplayer is a pretty weak move in my opinion. It's a worthy purchase if you loved the original Halo or the series in general and want to see it in HD glory, but this isn't the best playing Halo by today's standards.… Expand
  63. 0235
    Aug 26, 2012
    7
    Texture pop n, the game

    first off. im a halo fanboy. i loved halo from the very first day my best friend said "want to play haloo?" . hours would be spent playing it, time and time again. and just the campaign. we still do the same with the newer halo games, only shout through head sets this time. all this means that halo has a very very comfortable place in my childhood and my heart.    Texture pop n, the game

    first off. im a halo fanboy. i loved halo from the very first day my best friend said "want to play haloo?" . hours would be spent playing it, time and time again. and just the campaign. we still do the same with the newer halo games, only shout through head sets this time. all this means that halo has a very very comfortable place in my childhood and my heart. so when i find out they are making an aniversary edition, i couldnt wait. strangely enough i gad to (due to a lack of a xbox 360 to play it on). so after starting it up it was wonderful (there were some things i didnt like) e.g the new ring looks a bit stange, Jhonson looks slightly retarded and some of the much loved animations in cutscenes had ben altered (marines magicaly spining on the spot anyone?) but now to the man problem. texture pop in. from that statement you should be able to tell that i am now a fully fledged PC gamer. a person who prefers pretty led's in a case than energy saving. and this game has alot of it. an awful lot. think RAGE on a bad day. but whats even better is it dosent matter, as when you use the (not quite so instant) transition between only and new graphivd, you can see just how far it has come. as a technical masterpiece halo combat evolved is brillian. two engines running at the same time! brining back an old game, but not ruining it! i hope more companies follow in the role of 343. no longer should there be hirendous "HD collection" where they simply double the textures. this is actually an edit of my old revview. im giving it a lower score, as while they have done the graphics, they still havnt fixed issues with halo, e.g. checkpoints that are so far appart, its just easier to start the level again    … Expand
  64. GidBix
    Apr 6, 2012
    7
    This was my first time playing all the way through Halo: Combat Evolved and I gotta say that this game really holds up. While some parts, seemed a little dated, I was blown away when I considered that this game actually came out 10 years ago! The ability to switch between the old graphics and the enhanced is just awesome! Controls are spot on and the game is fun throughout!
  65. DarkEnergon
    Jul 6, 2012
    7
    First off, let me begin by saying that the Halo franchise has easily the best storyline of any gaming series to date, complimented by well fleshed out characters and intricate backstories. Halo: Combat Evolved was, for its time, a great game, it had many, many flaws (a broken cover system and ridiculously shoddy AI for a start), but it was amazing upon release. Now, ten years later (nearFirst off, let me begin by saying that the Halo franchise has easily the best storyline of any gaming series to date, complimented by well fleshed out characters and intricate backstories. Halo: Combat Evolved was, for its time, a great game, it had many, many flaws (a broken cover system and ridiculously shoddy AI for a start), but it was amazing upon release. Now, ten years later (near eleven now), we hold games to a much higher standard, and Halo: Combat Evolved just doesn't meet those standards. A good remake (to me) is one where the developers aren't afraid to fix stuff that didn't work, what 343 Industries have gone with, is a simple dab of spit and polish and the insertion of collectibles. THAT'S IT.
    Everything **** about the original Halo is back. I could play no further once I got the the "escort Keyes from the ship" section of Truth and Reconciliation, seeing that seasoned veteran member of the UNSC run at every possible live grenade over and over again on Legendary difficulty just made something snap in me, then, seemingly to rub it in, Cortana says that "Without the captain, the covenant have already won..." **** HE'S SUICIDING OVER AND OVER AND OVER. HE IS THE WORST PIECE OF **** TO GRACE VIDEO GAMING AND HE DIES LATER ON ANYWAY SO ITS NOT LIKE HAVING HIM DIE NOW WILL CHANGE A **** THING
    Oh yeah, spoilers, sorry
    A decent game, but it would be better if they had taken an hour or two to fix the torrent of flaws    … Expand
  66. NinjaSniperJim
    Nov 28, 2011
    7
    I am dissapointed with this game. 343 remade the same halo we know and love however that comes with glitches. Also the switch from Old to new graphics takes a while. Oh and Multiplayer, 343 was too lazy to make their own multiplayer componet so they HAD to borrow Halo: Reach and make a stupid PLAYLIST. Seriously 343. So far I miss Bungie. I hope Halo 4 will be better.
  67. Verticity
    Nov 15, 2011
    7
    There is a reason this game is more or less the same with nothing fixed - 343 Industries wanted to make a faithful remake to keep everything true halo fans know and love about the first game. Though the graphics overhaul is kiddy, it's still great to switch between the new and the old graphics at the press of a button. The Online Co-Op provides a new experience for those who want to playThere is a reason this game is more or less the same with nothing fixed - 343 Industries wanted to make a faithful remake to keep everything true halo fans know and love about the first game. Though the graphics overhaul is kiddy, it's still great to switch between the new and the old graphics at the press of a button. The Online Co-Op provides a new experience for those who want to play with old friends, and the Reach Map Pack is a great addition.… Expand
  68. Pivot1022
    Dec 26, 2011
    7
    Yeah, its great you all know that, It's **** halo 1, how can you go wrong... But i'm having aiming problems, i have to turn loo sens up to 8 and it still feels stiff and slow at times. Like sometimes i can look around no problem, but i think because of the aim assist it makes you're look sens lag out or something. it get's rather annoying when you're getting shot at and trying to turnYeah, its great you all know that, It's **** halo 1, how can you go wrong... But i'm having aiming problems, i have to turn loo sens up to 8 and it still feels stiff and slow at times. Like sometimes i can look around no problem, but i think because of the aim assist it makes you're look sens lag out or something. it get's rather annoying when you're getting shot at and trying to turn around but you can't. But anyway, i wouldn't say halo is one of the best games ever. I mean i don't even know if you can say its the best shooter, but best GAME? give me a **** break... Oh and the online is reach, some might like this, but i bought reach so i just bought the multiplayer again... again... **** you odst.… Expand
  69. Larux18
    Jan 6, 2012
    7
    Do I like this game? Hell yes, do I think it's just as good as when the first one came out? Hell no. Halo Combat Evolved: Anniversary is different than many Halo games out there maybe because the campaign has old elements and great style, better than reach to tell you the truth. However the issues that were in the first game are still there and they are quite notable here. I am not hatingDo I like this game? Hell yes, do I think it's just as good as when the first one came out? Hell no. Halo Combat Evolved: Anniversary is different than many Halo games out there maybe because the campaign has old elements and great style, better than reach to tell you the truth. However the issues that were in the first game are still there and they are quite notable here. I am not hating really in fact, this game is quite good, it's just misleading that some things don't work as they should and some missions are in fact confusing. The campaign overall is quite good but it still has its problems and I am really not hating. The multiplayer however is amazing since it uses Halo: Reach and brings some classic maps and game modes that are really fun. The only downside is that there are only 6 maps as of today and forge world has been removed if you are not playing the multiplayer directly from reach. Overall this is a good game that still beats Call of Duty by a mile though it still has its problems.… Expand
  70. sias
    Feb 11, 2012
    7
    A solid game but also a missed opportunity on almost every front. To call this a remake would be, well, incorrect. This is the exact same Halo we all enjoyed back in the days of the first xbox, just with shiny new graphics. In fact this game actually looks better than Halo Reach, with more of an artistic design and heaps more depth in the environments. But, this game is simply the originalA solid game but also a missed opportunity on almost every front. To call this a remake would be, well, incorrect. This is the exact same Halo we all enjoyed back in the days of the first xbox, just with shiny new graphics. In fact this game actually looks better than Halo Reach, with more of an artistic design and heaps more depth in the environments. But, this game is simply the original with a new graphical overlay which is a massive shame as an update to all aspects of the game would have been brilliant. Why not do an overhaul of enemy animations so they are as fluent and up-to-date as Reach? Why not tweak the story a bit so it links in better with all the sequels and the built upon Halo lore? (well actually the new consoles were a nice touch, but hardly substantial). Overall I was just a bit disappointed that 343/Bungie didn't do anything more than take the original game and smother it in a new graphical overlay. Still, it's the original Halo, which is and always will be a solid shooter, so even though there's nothing new here, it's still a joy to play.… Expand
  71. everlong24
    Feb 7, 2012
    7
    Halo on the Xbox deserves every bit of praise that it receives. It was a great game and has actually stood strong through the test of time. You've played this before, so there's no use in reviewing the actual gameplay. The graphics were updated nicely and at anytime during the game, you can hit the back button to view the classic style. I loved Halo, it was the Goldeneye for the XboxHalo on the Xbox deserves every bit of praise that it receives. It was a great game and has actually stood strong through the test of time. You've played this before, so there's no use in reviewing the actual gameplay. The graphics were updated nicely and at anytime during the game, you can hit the back button to view the classic style. I loved Halo, it was the Goldeneye for the Xbox to me. So why did I give it a 7? It's because the coop is broken for many people. The lag is atrocious and my coop partner actually got motion sickness. Split screen and system link work fine but for some reason, they can't fix the online coop. Great game but if coop is important to you then I'd think twice.… Expand
  72. Justice_LEEG
    Feb 13, 2012
    7
    I can understand how this might have seemed like a good idea on paper: Give the original a new coat of paint, spruce things up a bit and throw in a few more features to justify the price point. However, without going all-out to completely re-make the game, the improvements contrast sharply with the dated mechanics, level design and yes, even graphics, which while much better than theI can understand how this might have seemed like a good idea on paper: Give the original a new coat of paint, spruce things up a bit and throw in a few more features to justify the price point. However, without going all-out to completely re-make the game, the improvements contrast sharply with the dated mechanics, level design and yes, even graphics, which while much better than the original, just don't hold up to modern standards. It's an admirable attempt at breathing new life into a great game (and it is still great), but something like this Anniversary edition could have been just as easily thrown together by a mod community, because that's what this game feels like. If you've never played halo 1, you should give this a go, just remember that it was originally released more than a decade ago. And if you have played halo 1, then just remember it fondly, and move along. Nothing new to see here.… Expand
  73. Trixmay
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    When Halo CE launched back in 2001 for the original Xbox it changed both PC and console FPS's forever, quite like how Half-Life did. Halo CE is now back with remade graphics and a remade soundtrack but the thing is, the gameplay hasn't changed a bit. Nothing has been changed gameplay wise. A lot of things feel out-dated which is expected but this is still a joy to play today. My friendsWhen Halo CE launched back in 2001 for the original Xbox it changed both PC and console FPS's forever, quite like how Half-Life did. Halo CE is now back with remade graphics and a remade soundtrack but the thing is, the gameplay hasn't changed a bit. Nothing has been changed gameplay wise. A lot of things feel out-dated which is expected but this is still a joy to play today. My friends who fell in love with Halo: Reach have started playing Halo CE Anniversary and they absolutely love it.

    Halo CE Anniversary includes a bunch of achievements and skulls and terminals which add to the replayability. Going what we call "Achievement Hunting" with my friends is great fun.

    There is one major issue with this remake, multi-player isn't included, instead we now get a map pack for Halo Reach which are just a few remade original Halo multi-player maps, it would have been nice if they added online multi-player or even just good ol' split-screen multi-player but nope, just a stupid map pack. I was deeply disappointed with this as the original Halo's multi-player was great fun.

    The new graphics are great and although there's no multi-player, you should still definitely get this ESPECIALLY if you never played the original Halo. Happy anniversary Halo, here's to another ten years!    … Expand
  74. luismg
    Aug 15, 2016
    7
    I like this game, its long and with a good history, the thing is it has aged out not so well, the graphics are repainted over the original ones, that is really good.. You cannot run and the controlls are not as good as COD games.
    The music is really good.
  75. ReviewScope
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    This was my first Xbox 360 game, and I have to say, its pretty good!

    Pros: The controls work absolutely perfectly. Every input to the controller works exactly the way you would expect it to. The levels are generally very well designed, I never felt as if I was stuck on a linear path being forced to do everything I do. The sound design (specifically for the weapons) is awesome! It may    This was my first Xbox 360 game, and I have to say, its pretty good!

    Pros:
    The controls work absolutely perfectly. Every input to the controller works exactly the way you would expect it to.
    The levels are generally very well designed, I never felt as if I was stuck on a linear path being forced to do everything I do.
    The sound design (specifically for the weapons) is awesome! It may sound ridiculous, but every time I fire guns at my enemies, I feel like I'm the terminator jumping through a window, killing all the bad guys and feeling awesome in the process!

    Cons:
    While the graphics are a huge step up from the original, they aren't that good, I never saw them as revolutionary or even remotely hardware pushing, which admittedly is what I expect from an HD remake of a classic game.
    While I did enjoy the multiplayer package that comes with this game, it just feels like a rehash from Halo: Reach. It has the same engine, the achievements are tied in to Halo: Reach and it really disappointed me that the game didn't have a remastered multiplayer that stayed true to the original game.
    The difficulty later on spikes up WAY high, left right and centre, I kept dying and it wasn't obvious what the cause of death was.

    Overall, I feel like Halo: Anniversary is a very good game with perfect control, but it is quite dated, the difficulty is not balanced and it just didn't feel very polished in my opinion.

    7/10    … Expand
  76. Jipa
    Sep 5, 2014
    7
    This game is good. And definitely fun. There was no multiplayer technically. It was just halo reach multiplayer.
    But the campaign and the graphics were... GOOD. Nothing else. There is no halo game where the controls are bad so.. Yeah. They are great again. This is defiantly a GOOD Halo game.
  77. Cjmolina007
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    Known as the turning point of first person shooters, the first Halo will always go down as one of the best video games created. To me, I just don't see the hype. Though the story is interesting and has some creepy moments, I just found the game on the slow side that I was just hoping I was getting closer and closer to the end. It was pretty neat to switch from the original graphics to theKnown as the turning point of first person shooters, the first Halo will always go down as one of the best video games created. To me, I just don't see the hype. Though the story is interesting and has some creepy moments, I just found the game on the slow side that I was just hoping I was getting closer and closer to the end. It was pretty neat to switch from the original graphics to the updated graphics but I just don't really see myself playing this game unlike the other titles in the series.… Expand
  78. Rm4n
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    good game bad remasterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  79. serphim7
    Jan 16, 2022
    7
    I understand why it's such a classic. For a game that is 20 years old it holds up really well, feels totally playable and is really fun sometimes. Some of the level design isn't great (too many hallways and some confusing areas because there are no visual clues to distinguish directions) and the diversity of weapons is a little lacking. Great game overall.
  80. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    7
    A poorly designed remaster of a classic game. Just because a remaster has better graphics than the original doesn't mean it's better. It ruins the whole point of dark levels by making them much brighter. The game still looks good for 2011, though.
  81. FormerHuman
    Nov 28, 2011
    6
    Having played the original game both on Xbox and on PC, and enjoyed all of the sequels (bar Halo 2. which is an often tedious and cheesy experience, slightly improved in co-op - never did play it online though to be fair)., my interest was piqued several months ago when this remastered edition was announced at E3. The game was advertised early on as a graphical and audio upscaling, whichHaving played the original game both on Xbox and on PC, and enjoyed all of the sequels (bar Halo 2. which is an often tedious and cheesy experience, slightly improved in co-op - never did play it online though to be fair)., my interest was piqued several months ago when this remastered edition was announced at E3. The game was advertised early on as a graphical and audio upscaling, which is true enough, however there is little else to say about the game beyond this point - in fact, the game offers nothing much more than what PC players have been enjoying with 3rd party (and free) source ports of games like Quake and other id Software games for years - new code that takes advantage of todays modern hardware, without necessarily altering anything in the gameplay. On the one hand, it is pleasantly surprising to see how well the gameplay of Halo stands up after 10 years, and it is still an enjoyable experience and with the graphical extensions now in place, one that that sits more comfortably alongside the more modern games in the series (again, barring Halo 2, which excepting for a Windows Vista exclusive port has had no such modernisation as of yet). All the familiarity is by and large not unwelcome, however it also feels distinctly unadventurous and somewhat cynical, not something that bodes well from the 'new' developer, 343. The multiplayer content also feels tacked on and largely irrelevant, and whilst I look forward to going through the game again with a friend in local co-op, I was somewhat underwhelmed by the game in 2011. The option to switch back to the 'classic' (note: simply crude and dated) visuals of the original also is pure novelty and for me, didn't pose any real interest, and being able to provide such a feature meant that there was no room for any design innovations or even bug fixes that were present in the original game (the same plasma pistol audio bug I remember from all those years ago still happened in this edition). Whilst it is great to see a truly classic game given a new lease of life, the results are less impressive than they could have been should the developers had been less concerned with giving lip service to the original and instead been more interested in giving us something new.… Expand
  82. DarrkHawk
    Dec 31, 2011
    6
    One of the pleasures I missed out of in my childhood was owning an original Xbox and thus being unable to play Halo: Combat Evolved on its original platform. I can see why in 2001 this game would have been amazing and redefining but now it just seems a bit out of class with modern games. Because of this I find it really hard to give this game the positive rating that it obviously deservesOne of the pleasures I missed out of in my childhood was owning an original Xbox and thus being unable to play Halo: Combat Evolved on its original platform. I can see why in 2001 this game would have been amazing and redefining but now it just seems a bit out of class with modern games. Because of this I find it really hard to give this game the positive rating that it obviously deserves but not earn in my eyes.
    The campaign is the main focus really as the multiplayer is directed from Halo: Reach so can't really say much about that. I found the campaign to be extremely frustrating with levels being an obvious copy and paste of one another. I felt like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day whilst playing this game (1993 Movie). The only real feature of the game was the ability to take the game back to its original graphics which I ended up doing for a large majority of the campaign just to tolerate the repeated level design. *spoiler? The kinect feature of this game become really frustrating as it would pick up the slightest of sounds and act accordingly to what it thought it heard. The amount of times that I would randomly throw a grenade and kill myself was ridiculous and the constant game pausing rapidly got annoying. If you own a kinect device, I advise you turn this feature off.

    I really do want to give this a positive review but both physically and Mentally, I can't. 10 years ago it would have gotten a 10/10 from me surely but today, sadly not.    … Expand
  83. TurkishCritic
    Dec 22, 2012
    6
    Its not what it should have been. Halo deserves much better than this remaster, altough Halo CE is not my favourite Halo game, it is still an okay game, but it has aged.
  84. memus
    Nov 19, 2020
    6
    It's surprisingly playable, but it's a relic from an old era. Endless corridors, repetitive encounters and frustrating moment are abundant. Still I see why it was influential 20 years ago. It's not on the level of Half-Life though.

    Pros: * The concept of the ringworld is cool. * The old graphics are actually better than the new ones. They are much more consistent. * The score is    It's surprisingly playable, but it's a relic from an old era. Endless corridors, repetitive encounters and frustrating moment are abundant. Still I see why it was influential 20 years ago. It's not on the level of Half-Life though.

    Pros:
    * The concept of the ringworld is cool.
    * The old graphics are actually better than the new ones. They are much more consistent.
    * The score is great. Especially the electronic themes.
    * Guns are well-designed and fun to use.

    Cons:
    * Disorienting and repetitive corridors.
    * Endlessly spawning enemies.
    * Racing on warthog is awful. I will have nightmares about this level.    … Expand
  85. DemKin
    Jun 27, 2015
    6
    I've been playing FPS games for a long time now and I wanted to play Halo for a long time, with how vocal the fans are about this series. I did play it a bit when I was a kid on the original Xbox, but never truly sat and immerse myself in the game. I gotta say it has been a disappointment.
    Years after its original release, with how the game aged, it appears pretty quickly that Halo was    I've been playing FPS games for a long time now and I wanted to play Halo for a long time, with how vocal the fans are about this series. I did play it a bit when I was a kid on the original Xbox, but never truly sat and immerse myself in the game. I gotta say it has been a disappointment.
    Years after its original release, with how the game aged, it appears pretty quickly that Halo was but a benchmark for the original Xbox. The gameplay is very flat, consists solely on running and gunning through hords of ennemies. No ducking mechanic involved, no recoil, nothing but very arcade-ish, casual-friendly and minimalist gameplay. It might have been something back in the days, but today, with how the market got flowed by shooters of all kinds in the recent years, I couldn't see anything that could make Halo stand out from the rest. I also bought Halo 3, Halo 3 ODST, Halo Reach and Halo 4 ( the latter bundled with the console ), and they all proved themselves to be flat and of very little interest for an experienced FPS player.
    Although they might be great games for the nostalgic and long time fans of the series, Halo most likely won't have much for you if you get into the series in 2015. As displeasing as this will sound for the fans, it's pretty much a sci-fi CoD with even less depth of gameplay, it's easy to just avoid these games.
    And for those who'd be pissed off by this opinion, I'd like to say I'm no hater, no PC master race and no Sony fanboy, this is just my honest opinion regarding my experience with the Halo games.    … Expand
  86. lightbreathing
    Mar 6, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Remakes... In the world of film, they are either better than the original (True Grit) or terrible (Mr.Deeds). Hollywood is notorious for taking 20+ year old movies and shaking them up again and unleashing them to a new generation. For some films, the great parts are left intact and done with respect for the source material and the modern audience while the less magical ones are either thankfully excised or skillfully refined. In some instances the original is just a sketch in which the writer/director can take license and recreate the entire mythology of the film - the original Inglorious Bastards is unwatchable while Tarantino's masterpiece is simply that.

    In the world of video games... well, considering the industry isn't old and memories are still fresh when it comes to some classics, it's probably difficult to make an outstanding remake.

    I initially felt about Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary the way I felt about Halo 4: absolutely stunned and impressed. Cosmetically and sound-wise, absolutely stunning and just below Halo Reach in the graphics department. Controls were like I remember but of course, I didn't have to deal with the old and quirky original X Box controller which was the size of a misshapen grapefruit. So controls were noticeably better.

    Enemies still the same and up to the Silent Cartographer stage, I was enjoying my trip down a graphically-enhanced memory lane. Sure, the AI marines could be a bit stupid and clueless but once they got on the back of the Warthog and fire, they did their job.

    But then the Flood.

    I think most Halo fans are frustrated with the Flood. One sees the purpose in terms of story but the endless onslaught grows tiring and frustrating. And this is where the remake falters. Back in the early 2000s, FPS games were fairly limited. We went from Wolfenstein, Doom, Descent in the 90s to Duke Nukem to Half-Life. Now, in the world of video games, we are spoiled when it comes to First and Third-Person Shooter games.

    And the games have gotten better.

    Halo is still Halo. And The Flood stages are still the Flood stages, exercises in futility without a breath of fresh air or a glimmer of creativity. Maybe back in 2003 when I first played Halo, I didn't mind because I had a buddy for the co-op experience. I rarely played the campaign alone or paid attention to the story. With the remake, I see the story and find it the only part of the game that enlivens the last half of Master Chief's arduous and tedious trigger numbing campaign. And I can't blame Bungie, when you're a pioneer, it can't all be perfect.

    With 343 I wondered if their faithful new remake could have been more of a translation, i.e. instead of faithfully updating Halo CE (and that's what is, an 'update') they could have remade the game by retaining the greater elements of the original while editing the sizeable chunks of banal and boring game play -AKA the Flood levels.

    I would have scored this game higher but after each stage I've played in the latter half of the campaign, I find myself exhausted. In the recent Halo 3 and Halo Reach, I walked away from each playing enthusiastic and happy. Even on the more challenging stages, the latter two titles offer up interesting and varied game play. Halo CE Anniversary doesn't feel so much like a game but more work. Instead of mowing the lawn or vacuuming the floor, I'm cleaning up Flood enemies... and it never ends. It's less fun and more punishing.    … Expand
  87. TheMasiMan1
    Nov 19, 2015
    6
    Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary dosent add enought to make it worth the purchace. All it does is have better graphics, steal Halo: Reach multiplayer and add a few new gamemodes in, even thought those gamemodes are fun and nostalgic, theye still run with the Halo: Reach engine. The terminals are just a little bonus you can find, but theyre not worth finding, all they do is give you bonusesHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary dosent add enought to make it worth the purchace. All it does is have better graphics, steal Halo: Reach multiplayer and add a few new gamemodes in, even thought those gamemodes are fun and nostalgic, theye still run with the Halo: Reach engine. The terminals are just a little bonus you can find, but theyre not worth finding, all they do is give you bonuses in Halo: Reach. This game steals and rips off Halo :Reach. Thats not cool. If they didnt steal from Reach, I would give this game a 7/10.… Expand
  88. ChumaGG
    Jan 6, 2022
    6
    Es el Halo mas sobrevalorado que existe

    La remasterización esta bien hecha, pero al final del día el diseño de niveles sigue siendo horrible y repetitivo.

    Sáltense este juego si pueden.
  89. hector_bcn98
    Feb 17, 2023
    6
    Con toda la sinceridad de mi corazón, no entiendo cómo en dificultad Normal, el juego se hace tan frustrante. No tiene explicación. No poder correr, no poder apuntar, insta-kills inevitables, ausencia total de guia, los mismos 5 mapas repetidos dos veces pero con los diseños de niveles repetidos en bucle, el nefaste control de los vehículos, puntos de control automáticos que no regeneranCon toda la sinceridad de mi corazón, no entiendo cómo en dificultad Normal, el juego se hace tan frustrante. No tiene explicación. No poder correr, no poder apuntar, insta-kills inevitables, ausencia total de guia, los mismos 5 mapas repetidos dos veces pero con los diseños de niveles repetidos en bucle, el nefaste control de los vehículos, puntos de control automáticos que no regeneran la salud si la tienes al mínimo y haciendo que completar ese nivel sea una lotería.,.. O la dificultad normal de Halo es como jugar a Doom Eternal en díficil, o yo estaba equivocado todo este tiempo.… Expand
  90. SayWillis
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Fantastically remastered. The game has not aged well though. Very frustrating levels in this one. Really shows its age. Regardless, I can see why it was great for its time. 6/10
  91. Swimming_MANGO
    Jan 2, 2012
    5
    Microsoft you have milked this as far as it can possibly go! How can you warrant the release of an identical game but looks prettier FOR FULL PRICE?!?! Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is nothing to go out and buy, in any way shape or form. If you've played Halo: Combat Evolved, your not missing anything at all. Of course there isn't anything that I can do about the Halo Fan Boys rushingMicrosoft you have milked this as far as it can possibly go! How can you warrant the release of an identical game but looks prettier FOR FULL PRICE?!?! Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is nothing to go out and buy, in any way shape or form. If you've played Halo: Combat Evolved, your not missing anything at all. Of course there isn't anything that I can do about the Halo Fan Boys rushing out, and **** in their pants for it as they did for the ridiculously priced Halo 3:ODST, and there is also nothing I can do about the general media being biased, and selling out. I will be truthful, and honest. Anniversary was developed by 343 Industries, as Bungie has left the franchise, and thus there was nothing that could be added to this game without the sliver of imagination that was left after Halo 3 was released. The game has nothing added to it beyond a shiny new engine to make it look better. I enjoyed the original Halo very much, but just because you give it up to date graphics, doesn't mean you can sell it at full price. This is more suited for something like a straight to Xbox Live title for $30, but to release it for $60 when there is already a good Halo game with better graphics, and a good story on shelves for only $40 or less now is far worth it over this. Nothing is added to multiplayer in the slightest so save your money, and continue playing Reach if you want to play Halo. The game is pretty to look at, but it's simply not enough to give any more points to it. The game is as average as it gets, and deserves the average game score of a 5. Shame on you Microsoft for trying to make another cheap buck!… Expand
  92. Mattyice
    May 20, 2012
    5
    Should have been a DLC. Great, but not worth the money. That is all that needs to be said about this game. The game is good and a good graphic and gameplay enhancer.
  93. webbit99
    Aug 30, 2012
    5
    I am glad 343 Industries decided not to sell this game for the full 60 dollars, because this game certainly didn't deserve it. The multi-player maps were good to ok, but I the campaign was lacking. The skulls were great, but the fact that if I want to join a game with my friends it will terribly is just awful. The graphics aren't to good, very hard to look at. This game was obviouslyI am glad 343 Industries decided not to sell this game for the full 60 dollars, because this game certainly didn't deserve it. The multi-player maps were good to ok, but I the campaign was lacking. The skulls were great, but the fact that if I want to join a game with my friends it will terribly is just awful. The graphics aren't to good, very hard to look at. This game was obviously pushed out to fast and was just a waste of money.… Expand
  94. ragekoi
    Jul 19, 2013
    5
    Completely overrated. The campaign is monotonous, repetitive, and tedious. You traverse a stage with identical rooms and hallways everywhere. The enemies are easy to take out and the gameplay overall was boring. The only enjoyable segments of gameplay are when vehicles are accessible. I was so bored and annoyed with how bad the gameplay was that I couldn't get immersed into the world andCompletely overrated. The campaign is monotonous, repetitive, and tedious. You traverse a stage with identical rooms and hallways everywhere. The enemies are easy to take out and the gameplay overall was boring. The only enjoyable segments of gameplay are when vehicles are accessible. I was so bored and annoyed with how bad the gameplay was that I couldn't get immersed into the world and enjoy the story, which is shame because Halo tends to garner a lot of praise from it's lore. The multiplayer was ridiculously underwhelming, and angered me even more than the campaign. The map selection is extremely limited, you can't choose which game type you want freely, and most of the guns are incredibly overpowered. Besides the Assault Rifle, the DMR, and a majority of the Covenant weapons, every weapon is a 1-hit kill. Not only that, but these overpowered weapon are immediately available to any player as soon as the match starts. One could rationalize that this is to give novice players an easy way to access the best weapons, but the veteran players usually snag them right from the start and withhold them for the whole match, making every round completely one-sided having one team completely out-score the other. The regular pistol that is given to player from the start of every game is ridiculously overpowered to an extremely aggravating degree. It's supposed to function like a pistol, not a one-handed sniper rifle. Halo Anniversary was overall a personally dissatisfying introduction to the Halo franchise. I can respect the original Halo: Combat Evolved for all that it's done for the FPS genre, but giving it a new coat of paint and shipping it out to the modern video game market was foolish and only for the die-hard fans.… Expand
  95. kvnd
    Sep 29, 2020
    5
    I first played this game years earlier and seeing the graphical update is pretty jaw dropping. One of this games coolest features is just jumping between the old and new visuals on the fly. As great as the graphics and sound are, unfortunately the rest of the game is pretty painful to slog through. Endless gray hallways and rooms that are constantly copied and pasted, confusing missionI first played this game years earlier and seeing the graphical update is pretty jaw dropping. One of this games coolest features is just jumping between the old and new visuals on the fly. As great as the graphics and sound are, unfortunately the rest of the game is pretty painful to slog through. Endless gray hallways and rooms that are constantly copied and pasted, confusing mission objectives, bad checkpoints, the library mission...yeah I'll stop there and just say I didn't enjoy the campaign in the slightest. I could see myself really enjoying a Halo game if it just had better missions because all the other aspects are there, but this one ain't it, chief.… Expand
  96. sgthombre
    Sep 23, 2016
    5
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user.
  97. katieelizabeth
    Jun 19, 2021
    5
    First, I just want to say that I am new to playing these older Halo games and this is my first experienced with Halo 1. Everything I'm going to say does not have nostalgia or rose-tinted glasses affecting my experience, where I might inflate or give passes on things that are not done very well, especially when given the opportunity to fix problems in 2011, a decade after the original gameFirst, I just want to say that I am new to playing these older Halo games and this is my first experienced with Halo 1. Everything I'm going to say does not have nostalgia or rose-tinted glasses affecting my experience, where I might inflate or give passes on things that are not done very well, especially when given the opportunity to fix problems in 2011, a decade after the original game was released.

    Pros:

    - The game looks and sounds much better than the original, and is pretty good by 2011 standards
    - There's a lot of different control options, making it easy to find the way that felt most comfortable to me
    - Combat feels pretty good still, despite being an old game.

    Cons

    - Weapon balance feels a bit off. The pistol seems much more powerful than the assault rifle, and pretty much all of the covenant weapons are better than your starting assault rifle too. There are some situations where the assault rifle is ideal for the situation, but it felt pretty weak most of the time and I usually switched it out.

    - The story is not presented very well. I'm sure it was good for its time, but 99% of your time will be spent in gameplay and the surrounding story is very thin. A lot of the story is "go find this" or "go find that". I looked up story content for Halo on youtube afterwards, and I could not believe the richness and depth to Halo's story, but it's not available here. There's no character development of pretty much anyone in the cast, and the Covenant might as well be "a group of random hunchbacked aliens". There's just no personality to anything or anyone. When there was a big reveal halfway through the game, I honestly didn't feel any major emotional impact. This is a very weak aspect of Halo 1 imo. Standards for story in first-person shooters might have been really low at the time of release, but they are done much better now.

    - The audio mixing is off balance - music is very loud and voices are not loud enough. This surely affected my ability to follow the story, as I was often unable to hear Cortona through the rest of the sound.

    - Health packs are very rare, and spaced out too far in between each other, often by ridiculous amounts in some levels

    - I wish the game included waypoints, or at least a visible map of some kind. There was a lot of times where I was lost and had no idea where I was supposed to go or what I was supposed to do - about once per level. In the middle of game, there is this facility with 2 floors, and there's actually no staircase to get to the upper floors. Why would these people design a facility like that??? There was some purple containers that you could jump on to reach the top floor, but it took me 30 minutes to find them. After this, the elevator I was supposed to take to escape blew up, and at that moment, I had no idea how to progress the campaign - it seemed locked or bugged, and that's why I stopped playing. I wish the game had waypoints and was a lot clearer about how to progress the game, but it's completely silent.

    - Another really big problem with this game is the overly repetitive levels. Levels are copy/pasted constantly, and there's really no landmarks or unique areas that stand out to ground yourself in the environment. Sometimes these areas repeat 3, 6 or 9 times throughout the game, and the levels go on forever, just going into 1 copy pasted room after another. There were also times after a big fight where I just lost my sense of direction, and I would often backtrack before realizing I went in the wrong direction. I believe this occurred because everything looked the same.

    Overall, I'm not really sure I can recommend this game to people who don't have the nostalgia for it. The gameplay is average by today's standards, although competent, but the story is presented quite poorly and the level design is pretty awful. Again, I'm sure it was good for its time, but when judged in the year 2021, I can't help but recommend to learn the story on YouTube and spend your time playing another game.    … Expand
  98. hazi91
    Jul 23, 2021
    5
    All this is about Master Chief Collection version played on Series X.
    The game on Series X plays very smooth with some small stutters when it loads new section of a level.
    It makes very good first impression, mostly due to great weapons feeling. They are cool to use and you can feel their power. It just gives you fun to use them. However the longer you play, the worse your feelings    All this is about Master Chief Collection version played on Series X.
    The game on Series X plays very smooth with some small stutters when it loads new section of a level.
    It makes very good first impression, mostly due to great weapons feeling. They are cool to use and you can feel their power. It just gives you fun to use them.
    However the longer you play, the worse your feelings about this game will become.
    Enemy designs are pathetic, their AI is dumb as hell, only way developers find to increase difficulty in later levels was to spam ridiculous amount of waves (Flood) that are not even hard, but boring and time consuming or grenades spam (covenants) that instant kill you even with full health and shield.
    Game has like 4-5 locations that you backtrack a lot, going through identical copy/paste tunnels and rooms that seemingly never ends. And when you finally get out of the tunnels you can often use some vehicles which have the worst vehicle controls in the history of video games. it's basically Borderlands controls copy, which we all know is the worst ever. Here is probably even worse, because there are some flying vehicles too, and you control them the same horrible way. And they even made final part of the game (tiny spoiler) a level where you need to drive long corridors full of obstacles with a jeep. The car is very easy to flip, you have time limit and a very long way to go. If you fail, you start from beginning. The default on foot controls sucks too, however thankfully MCC lets you customise them, so they met fps standards of today. Unfortunately you can't do anything about those horrible vehicle controls.

    Sorry for any mistakes, English is not my native language. Cheers.    … Expand
  99. Legotwin
    Nov 19, 2011
    4
    I was honestly really disappointed when I got this game. I thought it would be just like the first game only with updated graphics and online multiplayer, like what the trailers suggested, but instead I got a rushed, excuse for a remake. The Multiplayer was the biggest let down. It's basically like a Halo Reach add-on only without Halo Reach itself and only 6 maps, with two of my favoriteI was honestly really disappointed when I got this game. I thought it would be just like the first game only with updated graphics and online multiplayer, like what the trailers suggested, but instead I got a rushed, excuse for a remake. The Multiplayer was the biggest let down. It's basically like a Halo Reach add-on only without Halo Reach itself and only 6 maps, with two of my favorite maps missing, Sidewinder and Blood Gulch. The Campaign was interesting with it's updated graphics and terminals, but I don't think that alone is worth $40. If you like this game, that's fine with me but I don't recommend it.… Expand
  100. arielultra
    Dec 3, 2012
    4
    I liked this game quite a lot - the first pics i saw were awesome. But now, it looks just old. A cool game ... 10 years ago. Today it lacks a gripping story, drama and good graphics. The later I can accept - the first two not. Still good - the controls (except the driver controls of the warthog, they still suck).
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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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