Halo: Combat Evolved

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  1. lPhantom_v2
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the most important games in the history of gaming.
    Halo CE is a must play.
  2. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Halo Combat Evolved is really good. The floaty movement doesn't age perfectly, and getting tapped by a warthog is instant death, however, the campaign is quite incredible, from saving Captain Keyes, to finding the horror of the Flood, to destroying the Halo ring, this game was really good. The multiplayer at the time was only LAN party and splitscreen, that being said, it was still prettyHalo Combat Evolved is really good. The floaty movement doesn't age perfectly, and getting tapped by a warthog is instant death, however, the campaign is quite incredible, from saving Captain Keyes, to finding the horror of the Flood, to destroying the Halo ring, this game was really good. The multiplayer at the time was only LAN party and splitscreen, that being said, it was still pretty good, with some noteable maps. Overall, even though game mechanics are a little too floaty, it is a great start to my favorite franchise.… Expand
  3. MRDUERUEM
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Eines der besten Spiele in der Geschichte der Videospiele. Ein Meilenstein in diesem Genre.
  4. TeemoTime
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    A game that honestly should have no introduction. This game changed FPS games on console with effects still seen today in it's campaign and multiplayer. What an insane launch title, Xbox would not be the same without the Chief.
  5. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! halo
  6. Kurokami2023
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, gran historia y mecánicas de combate, esto es un shooter de verdad.
  7. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Juegardo es unos de los mejores juegos de la historia, este juego adapto bien los shooters a consolas y causando que sea un exito para la Xbox original ya que antes de Halo Los FPS en consolas eran mediocres ejemplos: Medal of Honor (1999) y Golden Eye 007.

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

    Graficos para su epoca: 7/10 texturas de alta resolucion y efectos de shaders muy buenos pero lo malo son los graficos de los soldados y del protagonista ya que los ojos estan en 2D, algunas manos tienen los dedos pegados y las animaciones de bocas parecen del Half-Life.
    Jugabilidad: 10/10 se puede golpear y tirar granadas con un solo boton.
    Niveles: 8/10    … Expand
  8. DaviksGames
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Que jogo incrível até hj jogo essa lenda viva
    Jogo que me fez querer um console em casa
  9. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Uma ótima experiência até hoje o jogo permanece com felling moderno e cativante, história muito boa e personagens memoráveis, definitivamente nunca vou esquecer desse jogo.
  10. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    this is a very great game and i like very much this game. but also i wish there were more hot women
  11. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    The titan of FPS franchises, and put Xbox on the map. Easily one of the best shooters ever made.
  12. DontBeAJinx
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    Never played any Halo games... recently finished Halo CE and it's not bad at all TBH.
  13. brwn010
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece of FPS games, Halo brings a memorable soundtrack, a combat that brings difficulty to the player and at the same time provides incredible fun, the franchise may not have maintained the same level in later games, but this is a work cousin.
  14. arkantos869
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    The game that started it all. Halo created a fantastic franchise that held strong for many years for Xbox players. It revolutionized first person shooters. While it is not as good as some of its successors, it deserves to get credit for what it created. Definitely recommend playing through this game, along with the others on Halo: The Master Chief Collection
  15. Suadi86
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the time original Xbox First Halo game is huge 2001 year with excellent graphics… Expand
  16. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    The campaign is nearly perfect, with great level design and an amazing story. While it has its flaws, its overall one of the greatest games of all time.
  17. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Its an EPIC game. I like the gameplay and the visuals were fantastic. I would like to play again in future
  18. Danteinfierno14
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Un juego que llegó a revolucionar el sistema de juegos de disparos en primera persona. Emocionante de principio a fin.
  19. blakee_1999
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    this game has so much atmosphere. it will literally consume you. 10/10 amazing and beautiful soundtrack as well that really fits the game.
  20. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Game-changing FPS that launched a thousand Xbox sales. Great looking, varied, with cool environments, an intriguing story and genuinely intelligent enemies to battle. Halo: Anniversary for the 360 gives the game a HD facelift making that the better option, but it's still a stone cold classic.
  21. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    It's a classic for a reason. The gunplay holds up well today, allies and enemies are full of character, weapons and vehicles are diverse. Above all it's real strength is presentation, great music, art direction, and voice acting really set it apart.
  22. Yusufkerem
    May 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fps oyun tarzını konsollara taşımakta başarılı olan ilk oyun. Bir devrim. Kitapları ve romanları okuduktan sonra oynadığım için çok ilgimi çekti.… Expand
  23. SteinZero
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Halo: Combat Evolved é um verdadeiro marco nos jogos de tiro em primeira pessoa. Lançado em 2001, o jogo ainda permanece como um dos meus favoritos até hoje.

    A história de Halo: Combat Evolved me cativou desde o início. Interpretando o papel do icônico Master Chief, embarquei em uma jornada épica contra a ameaça alienígena conhecida como Covenant. A narrativa envolvente me fez mergulhar    Halo: Combat Evolved é um verdadeiro marco nos jogos de tiro em primeira pessoa. Lançado em 2001, o jogo ainda permanece como um dos meus favoritos até hoje.

    A história de Halo: Combat Evolved me cativou desde o início. Interpretando o papel do icônico Master Chief, embarquei em uma jornada épica contra a ameaça alienígena conhecida como Covenant. A narrativa envolvente me fez mergulhar em um universo de ficção científica complexo, cheio de segredos e reviravoltas. A medida que avançava pelos níveis cuidadosamente projetados, desvendava a história e me conectava emocionalmente aos personagens e ao mundo ao meu redor.

    A jogabilidade de Halo: Combat Evolved é simplesmente incrível. Os controles são responsivos e intuitivos, permitindo movimentos suaves e precisos. Os combates são empolgantes e estratégicos, com uma ampla variedade de armas e veículos à minha disposição. Explorar os vastos ambientes do jogo, utilizando veículos como o Warthog ou o icônico tanque Scorpion, adicionou uma camada extra de diversão e estratégia às batalhas.

    O design dos níveis é um dos pontos altos do jogo. Cada ambiente é meticulosamente detalhado e oferece uma combinação perfeita de espaços abertos e fechados. A exploração é incentivada, e eu me encontrava constantemente descobrindo segredos escondidos e rotas alternativas. Além disso, a variedade de cenários é impressionante, desde paisagens alienígenas exuberantes até instalações militares futuristas, cada um deles repleto de detalhes visuais deslumbrantes.

    A trilha sonora de Halo: Combat Evolved é uma verdadeira obra-prima. As composições de Martin O'Donnell e Michael Salvatori criam uma atmosfera emocionante e imersiva, acompanhando perfeitamente as situações de combate e os momentos de suspense. Até hoje, os temas musicais do jogo me transportam de volta aos momentos emocionantes que vivenciei durante a jogatina.    … Expand
  24. pearsyy
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even today, over 20 years later, this game is still extremely fun to play. The graphics are obviously outdated but I found the anniversary edition (part of the Halo Collection on Game Pass) to be a solid remaster for those looking for some nostalgia. I fondly remember playing this as a clueless 9/10 year old during all nighter sleepovers with friends. I’m only slightly surprised at how well it’s aged. Great story and characters, balanced and fair game play, phenomenal maps, and quite solid AI. This game revolutionized the FPS genre and certainly deserves its must play status.… Expand
  25. Delpsilon
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Un juego revolucionario,y para la época tuvo una historia y una campaña excepcional,recomendado si tienes una Xbox
  26. kostas_
    May 13, 2023
    9
    An all time classic. Halo combat evolved is a perfect game. Event playing it today fi think is too good.
    The soundtrack is filled with classics. shooting is fun. The deferent maps feel great although they are used repetitively.
  27. Ff7ff
    May 12, 2023
    8
    Not the best halo game, but still an enjoyable one. Its definitely a little repetitive and suffers from some pacing issues (the library section) but it's still an absolute classic with a fantastic multiplayer.
  28. RTCWFAN
    May 6, 2023
    10
    Nothing beats the first Halo game. It's maybe the best console shooter ever released. For me, it was a reason to buy the original Xbox - and still is today. Pure nostalgia! Overall rating: 9,5.
  29. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 5, 2023
    10
    Man, for an Xbox launch title in 2001 this game was crazily booming! With an amazing multiplayer, a great story, graphics (while dated) are great and overall, a fantastic start to the Xbox and Master Chief would become one of the biggest games icons in the 2000s.
  30. GameWolfTX
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Very great game. The precursor to a lot of other shooter games. Is has great originality too.
  31. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    "Halo: Combat Evolved" for the Xbox ranked up with the best shooters of the early 00's. It's now quite dated, but at the time of its release, this was the best game on the console. Only some repetitive levels and the lack of proper multiplayer (no online or split-screen) kept it from being a true 10. Like "Grand Theft Auto III", it was a near perfect title that would spawn a long lasting"Halo: Combat Evolved" for the Xbox ranked up with the best shooters of the early 00's. It's now quite dated, but at the time of its release, this was the best game on the console. Only some repetitive levels and the lack of proper multiplayer (no online or split-screen) kept it from being a true 10. Like "Grand Theft Auto III", it was a near perfect title that would spawn a long lasting franchise. I would rate it with a 9.4 out of 10.… Expand
  32. bramchvh
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    This is just classic Halo fun. The level design makes it so that every room is really interesting and the weapons are really satisfying to use. The story isnt that interesting and is just a normal Halo story but it doesnt really take anything away from the gameplay. The muliplayer is also so amazing. It invokes so much nostalgia and you could spend hours playing. The music is really goodThis is just classic Halo fun. The level design makes it so that every room is really interesting and the weapons are really satisfying to use. The story isnt that interesting and is just a normal Halo story but it doesnt really take anything away from the gameplay. The muliplayer is also so amazing. It invokes so much nostalgia and you could spend hours playing. The music is really good at the beginning but then gets repetitive really fast.… Expand
  33. fredijuts
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    worthog go vroom so i be happy vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep
  34. kopety
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    Some levels (the library *cough*) may be outdated but the atmosphere is still there plus the gameplay is still satisfying after all these years.
  35. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  36. neomoonsevin
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    Tops man brilliant game only time I ever took shooters seriously was this game before this I hated shooters all of them but I've become a fanatic halo I still very bad at shooting even in 2023 but hey this franchise lives on big up to the creators of this
  37. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  38. trinovatic
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Joya, el que comenzó todo, por poquito este juego se convierte en exclusivo de Apple, gracias Microsoft por rescatar a Bungie y traer al que empezó una de las mejores sagas en la historia de los shooters en primera persona, una de las joyas del xbox clásico que yo nunca lo tuve pero mi primo si y me da mucha nostalgia. 8.5 mínimo.
  39. Kogerix
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    This game has a Great history great graphics but a little repetitive in some parts
  40. 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 jogabilidade 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 antigoHalo: 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 jogabilidade 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 algum 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:
    - Boa jogabilidade
    - 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
  41. PepperPlay5
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    Uhm... I don't even know where to begin. When I think of the year 2001, this piece comes to mind. Simply way ahead of its time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, just great old game with few flaws. Something very fundamental if you're gonna discuss about FPS or video game history in general.    … Expand
  42. ustunab
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Classic masterpiece!
    You can even play today without losing fun, Halo CE has everything what FPS games needed.
  43. San1
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, one of the best of the best. you should play it!
  44. ohmygodlygod
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    A pinnacle not only for FPS games, but for video games in general. For 2001, it still holds as a game worth playing in 2022, and split-screen campaign and multiplayer is always amusing. However, this is the version worth playing, don't bother with MCC or Anniversary edition. If you got a functioning O.G. Xbox, find yourself a second-hand copy of it, and borrow your grandfather's old CRTA pinnacle not only for FPS games, but for video games in general. For 2001, it still holds as a game worth playing in 2022, and split-screen campaign and multiplayer is always amusing. However, this is the version worth playing, don't bother with MCC or Anniversary edition. If you got a functioning O.G. Xbox, find yourself a second-hand copy of it, and borrow your grandfather's old CRT television.… Expand
  45. Rubenoso
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    Junto con Halo reach, los mejores de toda la saga. Es el juego que hizo que xbox naciera y perdurara como plataforma
  46. x1CHIEF8x
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    one of the best if not the best gaming experience I had in my life , revolutionary , ahead of its time , amazing
  47. cchenders40
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    The FPS game that changed it all! Playing this on the original Xbox as a kid we’re some of the greatest gaming moments of my life. There are still very few games that can capture what Halo CE captured. Not only on the combat level or graphical level at the time but the story and wonder in this game were unmatched. The amazing music playing while looking out at the ring and the ancientThe FPS game that changed it all! Playing this on the original Xbox as a kid we’re some of the greatest gaming moments of my life. There are still very few games that can capture what Halo CE captured. Not only on the combat level or graphical level at the time but the story and wonder in this game were unmatched. The amazing music playing while looking out at the ring and the ancient artifacts made you feel like you were seeing something incredible. This game holds up today, especially when playing it on next Gen consoles. This is one of the greats!… Expand
  48. Jabbawockee
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    One of the first games I ever played, I'm not kidding when I said I used to play this game with my father when I was around 3 years old. Irresponsible parenting aside, I love this game with all my heart, it undoubtedly has shaped who I am and offers a lot of fond memories I doubt I'll ever forget. The original trilogy of the Halo games, along with its spin-offs are as close to the perfectOne of the first games I ever played, I'm not kidding when I said I used to play this game with my father when I was around 3 years old. Irresponsible parenting aside, I love this game with all my heart, it undoubtedly has shaped who I am and offers a lot of fond memories I doubt I'll ever forget. The original trilogy of the Halo games, along with its spin-offs are as close to the perfect game series I dare to name. I only wish 343 recognized what they owned when making the new games. Despite this, even the tarnish the likes Halo 5 and Infinite has left on the series is not enough to dent to legacy this game has created. At least for me, this is the GOAT first person shooter.… Expand
  49. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    Halo CE kind of kicked off the start of an era, begging and end of games really.
    The world, the guns, the gameplay, the multiplayer, everything kind of started with this insane game.

    Its sad to see what the franchise became today, but this was a great game.
  50. Rai-N
    Jun 29, 2022
    8
    I didn't play much of the multiplayer, but the campaign was amazing with an action and horror aspect mixed into it.
  51. raoulvador
    Jun 22, 2022
    8
    I played it with a friends in local co-op. We sent a couple of night on it and it was fun, not too much challenging and refreshing. A good one.
  52. Kio22
    Jun 15, 2022
    10
    A generation defining game and a masterpiece it did everything right, great music, great characters, great story with a great twist, great weapons that felt like they had power behind them, great enemies to fight against, amazing level design and excellent reuse of levels to make them feel different, perfect length and amount of levels for a fps. This game was my number one from 2001 toA generation defining game and a masterpiece it did everything right, great music, great characters, great story with a great twist, great weapons that felt like they had power behind them, great enemies to fight against, amazing level design and excellent reuse of levels to make them feel different, perfect length and amount of levels for a fps. This game was my number one from 2001 to 2013 until I played Borderlands 2.… Expand
  53. Fabio199618
    Jun 10, 2022
    9
    The quintessential FPS on the OG Xbox. Even by today standards, it's very well put together.

    The fact that Halo is still used as an eponym for a whole genre says it all...
  54. cyjoker
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    The game that started the massive franchise it is today. Halo was such a great game, that I still play it today! My brother and I used to play the campaign and we would often invite friends over with Halo to have LAN parties. I tell ya those were some great times. The gameplay, storyline and multiplayer was so good.
  55. Tork202
    May 31, 2022
    10
    Hepeaльно крутая игра с очень интересним гемплеем да и игра красивая, отличная графика и арт дизайн, бесподобная музыка
  56. MutedEternal
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    This is the Greatest game in the entire franchise. Can't beat the classics! It MADE Xbox
  57. ProbablyNick
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Halo Combat Evolved is masterpiece and probably one of the best games of the 2000's
  58. Zerep31
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Gran musica, gran juego, gran todo !! Es un juego excelso. Nadie puede negar que formo infancias
  59. AlcoholicGoat
    Mar 27, 2022
    8
    Pretty damn good, probably a classic but not perfect. A bit rough around the edges.
  60. phantypengy
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    i mean, this game is one of the few that i would call an "epic masterpiece" because it started off the halo series and also was probably the best halo to come out because it is simple unlike halo 5 and has an enjoyable story unlike halo 5 and every weapon in the sandbox has a specific use unlike halo 5.

    10/10 halo experience epic masterpiece
  61. EV4Njc
    Feb 25, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo: Combat Evolved is on of the sixth generations classics. Developed by bunngie and published by Xbox game studios this game started one of the best (if not the best) first person shooter franchises. Although benefiting from a great story, amazing characters and top tier gameplay the level design has some down parts like repeating level design or bad enemy placement but all that can be put aside by all the great levels like the silent cartographer and the ironicly named Halo. To sum it up this game is a great start to the sixth generation, a blast to play and a great story it suffers from repetitive level design and less than stellar enemy placement and is one of the most beloved Xbox games of all time and will continue to be.… Expand
  62. jonnb123
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    The game that got me into shooters. For the time the enemies and environments were fantastic. The music used in this game is so good it is still used in the recent iterations of the game.
  63. Mhe2005
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Halo combat evolved is simply incredible it deserves every bit of attention it gets and it started off the greatest quadrilogy in gaming history with the bungie developed Halos with 2 3 and reach it essentially kickstarted the Xbox and whats great about Halo is that one cannot work without the other they're deeply intertwined Xbox cannot be Xbox without Halo Halo cannot be Halo withoutHalo combat evolved is simply incredible it deserves every bit of attention it gets and it started off the greatest quadrilogy in gaming history with the bungie developed Halos with 2 3 and reach it essentially kickstarted the Xbox and whats great about Halo is that one cannot work without the other they're deeply intertwined Xbox cannot be Xbox without Halo Halo cannot be Halo without Xbox the level design whilst reused in some places (only on alien architecture which lets be honest realistically the forerunners and covenant would reuse it) it is astounding and it is one of the most revolutionary games of all time Halo proved that a first person shooter could work on a console and it is also one of the rare cases of satisfying gameplay that has actually good gameplay too FPS games like COD and battlefield and pretty much every single FPS game to come out on console ever since Halo owe allot to it the whole reason why cod was so massive was because of its console user base sure it may have come to console without it but would it have had a revolutionary control scheme that Halo pretty much built by itself I mean who can argue that Halo set a standard for how a fps control scheme should be the classic RT to shoot B to crouch X to reload controller scheme gave ease of access that you couldn't get anywhere else at the time with strange controllers blocking games such as golden eye from being perfect and extremely odd controls for games such as rainbow six on PlayStation Halo is just perfect in every aspect even In legendary which (many Halo games fall down on) is always your fault not overpowered Jackal snipers or brutes who one shot you it's extremely balanced so that whenever you die you know it's your fault it is simply a classic that should and will be cherished for all time… Expand
  64. Micaso
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best games iv ever played, from story to art and music. This game changed the world of shooters and Xbox.
  65. Foggiest
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Weno weno weno... donde todo comenzó, marcó un antes y un después si bien es viejo es un excelente juego
  66. Amin34
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Good amazing good game
  67. Gotthosue3
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    I absolutely love this game… and the music is incredible! Such a great way to start a franchise and halo 2 is even better!
  68. grimreapersims
    Jan 11, 2022
    9
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  69. je117
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a really good game for its time, but the weakest of the Bungie Halo games. Halo CE is basically like the original Star Wars film: they invented most of the ideas that were later refined, but technically not as impressive as later works. I think a lot of fans view this game with nostalgia, I personally don't because I grew up in the 360 generation, so I have more nostalgia for Halo 3 and Reach. I am mostly critiquing this game from the perspective of someone who played through for the first time in 2021. The game just isn't that fun compared to the sequels. The first few levels are really good (Silent Cartographer is one of the GOAT Halo levels), but when the flood arrive the game become kind of meh. 343 Guilty Spark (the level) works well as a plot device but isn't actually very enjoyable to play through. The Library is an absolute chore to complete. Two Betrayals is a good level because it has has lots of vehicles and space to use them. Keyes isn't that great and to be honest when playing The Maw I just wanted it to end. IMO Halo CE suffers because it's sandbox isn't that great and you only get to experience it on levels like Assault on the Control Room and Two Betrayals. It also suffers due to a relatively boring and slow plot, and the sense of isolation in the second half of the game (to be fair, this might be considered a good thing by some people, but not my cup of tea personally). All of the awesome characters like Johnson, Foehammer, and Keyes die or go missing, and you're just left with Cortana and occasionally Guilty Spark. Compare this with Halo 2 where you have a full cast and a much richer story, more developed characters and factions, greater sandbox, and less repetition between levels.

    Yeah so to sum it up, Halo CE is a game that deserved a 10/10 in 2001, but hasn't aged terribly well. It deserves credit for starting off such a great series and it has its moments, so my score is 8/10, although I'm tempted to give it a 6.5 based solely on its merits as a standalone game to play in the year 2021.    … Expand
  70. Treeasdf122
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    So good wish there was a remaster though as graphics today would make it even better
  71. Bad_Reviewer
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    Pure greatness. This game was the birth of many modern shooters. The gameplay holds up even to this day and the Campian is very memorable. Multiplayer is solid if a little unbalanced. The first halo is still one of the best.
  72. Wingsuit
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    The game that started it all. It offered some incredible gameplay experiences during that time that still hold up to this day 20 years later. It also helped perfect FPSs and how they play on console.
  73. Banjo_Reviewie
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    Although slightly dated in the graphics department, Halo is still a masterpiece and should be played for years to come.
  74. Kermito_San
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Halo Combat Evolved not only is a great game, but it also legitimized Microsoft as a gaming brand. Halo brought to the table an intense story, solid multiplayer, packed with fun and fast shooting.
    The game starts almost immediately with closed combat action, where there are lots of cover spots. This helps the player to get the hands-on the first kills, while also not being too punishing    Halo Combat Evolved not only is a great game, but it also legitimized Microsoft as a gaming brand. Halo brought to the table an intense story, solid multiplayer, packed with fun and fast shooting.
    The game starts almost immediately with closed combat action, where there are lots of cover spots. This helps the player to get the hands-on the first kills, while also not being too punishing and difficult. After landing in the Halo we can appreciate the incredible graphics and setting. The enemies of Halo also look spectacular, from the goofy Grunts to the threatening Sangheili's, the threats in Halo are various and equipped with various weapons, grenades, and even power weapons, like a one-shot sword.
    Perhaps one of the most incredible things about the enemies in Halo it's the AI. At heroic or legendary difficulties, the enemies will not only deal more damage and have more hp, but they will also coordinate to flank while you are taking cover, or rush you when you are low on shields. The AI of enemies in Halo is so good, that 20 years later, the enemy's movements of Halo Infinite feel exactly the same. Bungie developer also did a great job with the music, in fact since the start of the game we are welcomed by an almost religious choir in the menu, and for the rest of the game, we have intense music in fights, alternated with more calm and gentle one during lore related dialogues.
    My only complaint with the game it's the health bar which only refills after finding health packs (which are very rare) or at the end of the level, leaving the player to only count on the shields for most of the game. Also, the weapons feel unbalanced: the handgun feels way too powerful compared to the assault rifle which becomes useless in the late game.
    Halo Combat Evolved it's intense, precise and fun! The first XBOX became a must-buy for this game, and not the other way around like it usually is!

    9.7 / 10 Kermito San    … Expand
  75. ibrahimkhan1234
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    This game still holds up as one of the best shooters not ass good as halo 2 or 3 but it still is amazing
  76. Osbraikeet
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    Play this game after 20 years of release and still amazing This game is a miracle!
  77. FuriaVascaina
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo revolucionário no gênero fps, da para ver que antes de 2001 não havia nada igual, sem contar que é muito divertido, no meu ponto de vista, superior ao seu antecessor na ordem cronológica, você ter que usar certa arma para counterar tal inimigo é incrível, a Inteligência Artificial é melhor que muitos jogos de hoje em dia. Os conflitos do jogo são interessante, e te faz ter vontade de jogar mais, meu problema com o jogo é o fato de dirigir ser extremamente desgostante e horrível de controlar, e ter aquelas missões insuportáveis de ficar matando uma onda de mini-aliens por uns 10 minutos seguidos sem parar, parece que foi jogado como um enchimento sem motivo. Mas esse jogo é ótimo, um dos maiores acertos do Xbox.… Expand
  78. Dperks
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Now let me make it clear I defiantly have nostalgia influencing my opinion on combat evolved but I can say that I have played this game well over 3 dozen times and even today its a blast to play. Its not perfect although considering how old it is and what was available at the time it is pretty darn close. But when I rate games I consider playing it now more important then how it was whenNow let me make it clear I defiantly have nostalgia influencing my opinion on combat evolved but I can say that I have played this game well over 3 dozen times and even today its a blast to play. Its not perfect although considering how old it is and what was available at the time it is pretty darn close. But when I rate games I consider playing it now more important then how it was when released. And some things have definitely aged in combat evolved. For one the visuals and environments can be blocky and dull to look at some times and some areas are just plain ugly or are very dark. I find the old visuals to be charming flawed but charming but for many today this game can be quiet ugly in general although I will hold up that some areas and levels are quite pretty in their own sense. Of course you can play with the anniversary visuals in that port or in the MCC collection. But those visuals are fairly plain to me and completely bungle the tone and designs of areas and enemy's. I wouldn't recommend the anniversary visuals but I know that for many modern gamers the original look can be very unappealing so that can be a problem for some. One other common complaint and one I share is the level design. Now this is mostly for the last 4 levels the first level is fine the second and fourth levels I think are wonderful and nice to look at the third level is okay and the fifth level has a good tone and atmosphere to it. However the Library or seventh level is probably one of the worst levels in the entire series, It just not fun to play especially on harder difficulties. And the last 3 levels are just levels previously played but different in some ways and because of that it just feels a bit boring. Although the last stretch of the last level is truly a classic as you have to drive through the ship before it explodes. The ships architecture might make no sense if you stop and look around a bit during this segment but it doesn't matter because of how fun it is and how well it caps the game off. That mostly covers any negatives I have other then that it's mostly positives. Gunplay is super solid and really solidified many conventions we have with modern console shooters. While there's not really a large verity of guns in the game all of them are fun to use and have their place within it. The pistol is famous for how overpowered and fun it is. The shotgun might be my favorite in he series just for its long look and how much punch it has . I could go on but my point is that there all good and have wonderful sound affects to go along with them. But what really makes the gameplay so much fun is the AI. Even compared to some modern titles the AI is remarkably intelligent. Enemy's will find cover, try to flank you, charge you if they now your near death and will retreat if a superior is killed. Of course this mostly applies to the covenant as the flood act more like AI in shooters at the time in that they will just charge you and mindlessly shoot. Makes sense considering what they are but in practice not as fun to fight which adds to the later flood levels not being as much fun to play. Anyways what else can I say the music is fantastic and really just iconic and down right beautiful at times. The vehicles are fun to use but also are really wonky in how they feel and the fact they like to drift. Except the tank the tank isn't really fun to use in this game but you never have to use it so there's that I guess. The plot today is a bit simple but there are layers to it and a sense of mystery as well. Who built the rings what are there purpose how and what are the covenant? When it comes to characters there's only like six in the whole game and some are forgettable or don't get to do enough but Master Chief Cortana and Guilty Spark are defiantly memorable characters. Although Chief is a bit of an idiot in this one and Cortana is rocking a bowl cut but other then that I cant really complain. Overall Halo Combat Evolved is a classic it might be a bit rough around the edges but the core gameplay is a blast to play and certainly worth playing today among any fans of shooters.… Expand
  79. Wither-062
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Great soundtrack, the gameplay is just good and one of the most exiting campains ever.
  80. EseMercantil
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    It's a classic. And the hit game from everyone's childhood. Despite it's old graphics and clunky physics Halo Combat Evolved remains as the best game in the series, thanks to it's fantastic story and twist, perfect combat and difficulty, and it's timeless multiplayer.
  81. NotaBot2
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    20 years later and still a wonderful masterpiece, best console fps EVER!!!!!
  82. Amir7scorpioN
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    still playable today!.
    what a Masterpiece...still worth playing,,,level design the setting everything about this game is so AWESOME!
  83. AirmanKhan
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de toda la historia de Xbox, honestamente sin está joya, Microsoft estaría muerto
  84. Rodrixq1
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego muy interesante con misiones extensas y difíciles una historia perfecta lo recomiendo
  85. Capitanupula
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing game and a masterpiece that is why this game is so famous and good zaaaa
  86. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Великолепнейший шутер с классным сюжетом и геймплеем
  87. Fnordstingray49
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Good game, good jugability, this history andevelopment are good, halo CE is a famous in the 2021. I love this game.
  88. Noelington
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Halo: CE is a masterpiece of a game that help define the genre. If you have the opportunity to play it I will always recommend it.
  89. SpartanSCDO
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Halo is quite simply the closest thing we have ever experienced to a living, breathing alternate universe.
  90. byAEG7
    Nov 29, 2021
    8
    One of the greats, really good combat system with a satisfactory feel when aiming and shooting. Add that up with, a now classic, gorgeous level design, it gives you the true feel of Halo. A genre defining game that definetly deserves the praise and fame it has gotten all over the years. Great starting point for such an illustrious saga.
  91. Sych3
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    To this day I'm thankful for the lanhouse dude that showed me this game. Fell in love, the lore. The writing, the characters, the sounds and music. The plasma grenades and needler were jaw dropping first time I got to see them in action. The gameplay is similar to other FPSs of the time, but the guns and everything else make it feel like something out of this world.
  92. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    The 2nd best of Halo games. Laid the foundation for the next 20 years, which for me has been mostly squandered sadly. But this is good fun.
  93. Naselone
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Amazing. The Gameplay is flawless and the storytelling is epic. The Weapons feel trustworthy and reliable.
  94. Ostmackan99
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This game is now over 20 years old and it still hasn't been topped. Everything about this game is fantastic. The story, the atmosphere, the soundtrack, I love everything about it.
  95. FabricioNery
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Sem dúvida uma dos melhores jogos já feitos, muito divertido, com uma história fantástica.
  96. asfaftwfadfwasd
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Best game ever. Years of fun and an excellent way to spend time with your friends.
  97. luisbortolaso
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    MASTERÃO CHIEFÃO come a bunda de kreitinho fresco e aboiolado e sem choro nem vela derrotando os the aliens com força e furia, enquanto o kreitinho vai fazer uma viagem sem lera nem bera no mundo nórdico....ã,......ki bósta, nada a ver meu irmão, kreitão no pczão,,,,,kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  98. Cingleon
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Библиотека шедевр. Лучшая миссия в игре. Не скучная не долгая и не сложная
  99. HeroicAge616
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Halo: Combat Evolved creates a refreshing and shocking new shooter experience, that adds endless replayability and a creative arsenal of weapons to the FPS genre, as well as a surprisingly gripping story.
  100. MYP
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    Halo Combat Evolved was a miracle in 2001 when it launched with the original Xbox, and now years later it is an absolute masterpiece. Halo Combat Evolved is an epic sci-fi action game filled with moments of awe and beauty. when you look at this game today you say to yourself "well it's not the most complicated fps out there but it is the deepest ". the world of halo combat evolved feels soHalo Combat Evolved was a miracle in 2001 when it launched with the original Xbox, and now years later it is an absolute masterpiece. Halo Combat Evolved is an epic sci-fi action game filled with moments of awe and beauty. when you look at this game today you say to yourself "well it's not the most complicated fps out there but it is the deepest ". the world of halo combat evolved feels so alive and real and you can immerse yourself into it, the characters are memorable, the story is deep and meaningful, the graphics and environments are timeless and the gameplay is so enjoyable. Halo 1 or Combat Evolved is a must play for everyone.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 68 Critic Reviews

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  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    100
    Halo is quite simply the closest thing we have ever experienced to a living, breathing alternate universe. [Jan 2002, p.72]
  2. GMR Magazine
    100
    The definitive reason to own an Xbox. [Feb 2003, p.95]
  3. Gamestyle
    100
    When you finally set down the controller the first time, and eventually hunger or exhaustion do force all of us to take a break, Halo has pulled you completely into its world and started one of the best sci-fi gaming adventures of all time.
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