Halo: Combat Evolved

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3080 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 180 out of 3080
  3. Negative: 242 out of 3080
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  1. Sammydidds123
    Jun 28, 2013
    7
    As a halo fan back in the day, I can tell you that this game is AMAZING! It's an all time classic, with an interesting story, fascinating mythoes, great combat, and stellar co-op. The graphics aren't great, but what do you expect from a game made over 10 years ago? Anyone who talks s**t about this game might have played it recently, thinking "Why are the graphics so crap? Uggh, this isAs a halo fan back in the day, I can tell you that this game is AMAZING! It's an all time classic, with an interesting story, fascinating mythoes, great combat, and stellar co-op. The graphics aren't great, but what do you expect from a game made over 10 years ago? Anyone who talks s**t about this game might have played it recently, thinking "Why are the graphics so crap? Uggh, this is just terrible." They wouldn't know a great game if it was stuck Infront of their face. So yeah, you can probably tell, I love this game, and it's one of my favorites.… Expand
  2. Azzanation
    May 3, 2015
    10
    Fantastic, this game doesn't just offer some of the best multiplayer fun you will get from any FPS game, its campaign is just as good. The Story in Halo and the characters to add are just simply great. If you haven't played Halo then you are missing out. Best FPS since Half Life (PC) and Perfect Dark (N64)
  3. Simich110
    Apr 16, 2014
    6
    Halo: Combat Evolved is overated, great but overated good grapichs alright AI, one of the better Halo games, but doesnt deserve a 97 Metascore alright game fun but still very overated
  4. Rewaider
    May 11, 2014
    7
    Well, what do I need to say? This is ridiculously overrated! 9.7?! Are you kidding?! This will never be a classic! It's just one-in-a-thousand of first person shooters with a cheesy and not original story!
  5. JoshLuck1995
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    A great game in my chilhood, i have very precious memories of this game, it is a great game to start a great series. bring on the master cheif collection. 9/10
  6. XBOXftw
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    One of the best games in the best franchise ever created. Revolutionized console FPS, and showed how Xbox, being the underdog in 2001, was exponentially better than Playstation 2.
  7. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    7
    I have a confession to make, this was the first time I have never sat down and played through the campaign of Halo before. The sad truth is, I never had the chance. I grew up with Nintendo’s and PlayStations so when I purchased an Xbox this year, its the first Xbox I have ever owned. So naturally, one of the first things I wanted to play was Halo so I bought the Master Chief collection. II have a confession to make, this was the first time I have never sat down and played through the campaign of Halo before. The sad truth is, I never had the chance. I grew up with Nintendo’s and PlayStations so when I purchased an Xbox this year, its the first Xbox I have ever owned. So naturally, one of the first things I wanted to play was Halo so I bought the Master Chief collection. I plan on playing the Halo 2, 3 and 4 in the next several months.

    So looking at this game in 2017, it’s still a solid game with great shooting mechanics. I can say with absolute positivity that this game has aged well. Obviously, with the Master Chief Collection, it’s gotten some work was done to it aesthetically but it looks fine. The shooting felt very tight, I didn’t like the default control scheme but the game allowed me to change that and once I made the switch. It felt good.

    My big complaint about this game is the level design though. It felt like I would go through an area, reach the destination and then have to backtrack and redo everything I just did. In some areas, it felt like I did that multiple times. There were some levels where I just completely got lost because everything looked the same. My hope is the developers learned this and fixed this in future iterations.

    Halo is an iconic series and I feel like all gamers should play Halo and I feel more like a true gamer now that I’ve experienced Halo. Its still aged well and I do recommend picking up the collection.    … Expand
  8. NAYKEN
    Dec 16, 2022
    4
    Unfortunately, this is what Microsoft company understands from the game. The interesting part is that most of the video game reviewers do not understand only the simple and non-development game genres such as FPS and Sports, let's move on to the review without further ado. First of all, is the game good, which is the exaggerated part? Unfortunately, the game is a disgrace, let alone beingUnfortunately, this is what Microsoft company understands from the game. The interesting part is that most of the video game reviewers do not understand only the simple and non-development game genres such as FPS and Sports, let's move on to the review without further ado. First of all, is the game good, which is the exaggerated part? Unfortunately, the game is a disgrace, let alone being bad. We can use a maximum of two weapons with an incredible variety of weapons throughout the game, which makes the game incredibly boring and repetitive, not only mechanically, but also as a level design, the game makes you walk around the same places like a closed box from start to finish. Designs and mechanics Aside from the constant repetition, the game's lack of variety is another matter. Let's come to the most praised subject of the game, artificial intelligence, yes, artificial intelligence has proven that it is good at microsoft software, as never before in the game world. Enemies analyze your movements and play against you, and in the game This is the only tangible thing. Unfortunately, the game makes the only good part of it useless due to its crappy mechanics, level designs and diversity. This game is neither an Arcade FPS or a Realistic FPS, a game that failed both. Stop comparing it to Unreal gold and Quake 2. Serious sam The first encounter opponent I can't even say that if these games are masterpieces, this game is a disgrace. As for the score of the game, it's 42/100… Expand
  9. Broyax
    Jan 21, 2017
    5
    Halo a introduit quelques innovations reprises par un nombre incalculable de FPS, des innovations discutables comme la vie qui remonte toute seule (au lieu des trousses de soin) et la limitation à deux armes, la plus contestable puisqu'on passe son temps à échanger ses flingues sur le champ de bataille. C'est aussi l'un des premiers (voire le premier ?) à vous épauler d'une petite escouadeHalo a introduit quelques innovations reprises par un nombre incalculable de FPS, des innovations discutables comme la vie qui remonte toute seule (au lieu des trousses de soin) et la limitation à deux armes, la plus contestable puisqu'on passe son temps à échanger ses flingues sur le champ de bataille. C'est aussi l'un des premiers (voire le premier ?) à vous épauler d'une petite escouade de temps à autre, une escouade dont l'IA s'est toujours avérée satisfaisante.

    Comme titre de lancement de la première Xbox, il était assez impressionnant avec notamment des environnements assez grands et la possibilité de conduire pas mal de véhicules. Bien que n'étant pas un monde ouvert, l'effet "couloir" en était de fait sensiblement réduit. Son inspiration pioche un peu partout dans le monde foisonnant de la SF tout en assurant sa propre identité.

    On note tout de même un goût douteux ici et là en ce qui concerne les ennemis, les couleurs criardes et les "pioupious" des armes en général, l'impression n'est pas toujours très sérieuse... L'ambiance qui reste décidément "curieuse" profite cependant d'une bonne VF et d'excellentes musiques.

    Si la jouabilité est soigneusement réglée et l'interface sans reproche, l'architecture des niveaux laisse parfois à désirer avec des intérieurs copiés-collés à l'infini sans parler évidemment des niveaux de la Bibliothèque qui souffrent d'une répétition incroyablement pénible aussi bien graphiquement que dans son déroulement qui ne cesse de vomir des ennemis ad nauseam.

    Quelques grands moments dans un jeu globalement bien mis en scène côtoient ce genre de défauts d'équilibrage avec encore trop d'endroits où l'on attend en tournant en rond que le prochain script se déclenche après avoir nettoyé une zone. Gratifiant et énervant, Halo souffle trop souvent le chaud et le froid par intermittences imprévisibles, ce qui le rend fatigant à long terme.    … Expand
  10. Emadddd
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Best third person shooter i have played in my life is halo of course and its pure joy
  11. brunopersio1986
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    The end mission is ridiculous, drive the warhog is like drive in ice no matter where you are.
  12. Lovely-heart
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Ya tiene varios años que lo jugué y la verdad sigue sin gustarme ningún juego de halo ;/ no tiene nada..
  13. yukahenzo
    May 23, 2020
    0
    El peor juego que he jugado en mi vida, no lo recomiendo..
    no lo compren no lo jueguen, no sirve.
  14. Skurttish
    Dec 12, 2020
    4
    A game that might have been great in its day, but hasn’t aged well at all.

    First off, the graphics stand up just fine. More than serviceable—quite good, considering when it was made. Also, the basic gameplay is generally very fun, as you would expect from Halo. The music and sound are fine. But the level design is atrocious, and I mean that in all its negative severity. There are    A game that might have been great in its day, but hasn’t aged well at all.

    First off, the graphics stand up just fine. More than serviceable—quite good, considering when it was made. Also, the basic gameplay is generally very fun, as you would expect from Halo. The music and sound are fine.

    But the level design is atrocious, and I mean that in all its negative severity. There are very few quest markers, and when they are present, they don’t show you where to go, only where you need to end up. I spent just as much time enjoying the shooting as I did lost and frustrated, staring at the same hallways over and over, wondering where I was going wrong.

    And when I did find where I was supposed to be going, Halo CE took a dead halibut and slapped me in the face with it. This game is HARD, y’all. Between the Flood level that finds you frantically running from enemies spawning endlessly all around you, to chain grenade explosions that kill you without having done anything wrong, you will die a lot, so I hope you have an excellent podcast on, because you won’t want all your attention to be on this. It’s too frustrating.

    All of this, for a story that probably wasn’t particularly good even in its prime. You can see the twists and turns coming from last Tuesday (and I say that as a gamer who was somehow not previously spoiled).

    TL;DR : I do not recommend this game. The levels are confusing mazes, the gauntlets that the game makes you run are too daunting even on Normal difficulty, and the story was your average action movie you can stream on Netflix.    … Expand
  15. babue
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Halo: Combat Evolved is a 2001 first person shooter title that took what Goldeneye 007 did for the genre on consoles and improved upon it to make the Xbox the primary platform for what would soon become the most popular genre in the industry. The game features everything a player would want in a shooter game. An epic single player campaign complete with a variety of weapons, vehicles andHalo: Combat Evolved is a 2001 first person shooter title that took what Goldeneye 007 did for the genre on consoles and improved upon it to make the Xbox the primary platform for what would soon become the most popular genre in the industry. The game features everything a player would want in a shooter game. An epic single player campaign complete with a variety of weapons, vehicles and enemies that keep you changing up your strategy and encourages you to try new things. The story draws you in and makes you want to know what happens next to the point that many gamers have stated that Halo was the first game they ever "pulled an all nighter" playing just to get the the end of the campaign. Then you can experience it all again with a friend in co-op or begin your addiction to the multiplayer component that is sure to have you spending many late nights (and early mornings) trying to best your friends a game of capture the flag or slayer. A title that revolutionized the industry and put Xbox on the map. Halo is a must play for any fan of the genre.… Expand
  16. Elanonimous
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Nunca he entendido a los fans de esta saga al sobre valorar los juegos de esta franquisia pienso que es un shooter como cualquier otro aunque admito que bastante bien hecho pero no lo consideraría de culto
  17. Lilbaks
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    El juego más absurdo y aburrido que he jugado en mi vida no puedo creer que a la gente le guste esto
  18. 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
  19. Cingleon
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Библиотека шедевр. Лучшая миссия в игре. Не скучная не долгая и не сложная
  20. robertredford
    Dec 19, 2020
    6
    It's undeniable that this is one of the greatest- If not the greatest game of all time. But it's aged. The plot was solid but nothing special and I'm not the biggest fan of the combat, but I can tell how great it is. My main problem is the random spikes in difficulty that ruined a large portion of my play through. I understand I'm not the best at games. But there are plenty of hard games IIt's undeniable that this is one of the greatest- If not the greatest game of all time. But it's aged. The plot was solid but nothing special and I'm not the biggest fan of the combat, but I can tell how great it is. My main problem is the random spikes in difficulty that ruined a large portion of my play through. I understand I'm not the best at games. But there are plenty of hard games I enjoy. This is not one of them. In the library level, if you lose guilty spark, prepare to **** around for the next 30 minutes looking for him. And two betrayals is the worst level in any shooter I've ever played. Of course, I'm focusing on the negative because no one else does. These aspects are awful, sure. But everything else is great. In 2001? Greatest game of all time. In 2020? Jank.… Expand
  21. HectorDelaRocha
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    The best game of my childhood. Beat it countless times with my brother. Revisited 20 years later and still as good as I remember.
  22. FabricioNery
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Sem dúvida uma dos melhores jogos já feitos, muito divertido, com uma história fantástica.
  23. AlexZakhar
    Mar 31, 2021
    0
    Boring game with ugly graphics that rating in our time should be corrected. To much for this old game
  24. GN27
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um fps genérico, campanha confusa e mal contada, jogo extremamente repetitivo.… Expand
  25. Auxta
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    The game that started it all, very addicting multiplayer and awesome campaign.
  26. saif51
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games ever. The story was legendary, the gameplay is soo good and the shooting very smooth and fun. It is a game that has left its own mark in gaming.
  27. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Великолепнейший шутер с классным сюжетом и геймплеем
  28. RefinedInsights
    Aug 16, 2023
    7
    One of the most overrated games of all time; not sure how this game became so popular; the campaign is boring, I gues multiplayer is fun, but that's about it.
  29. 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.
  30. AlanT.
    Sep 1, 2007
    10
    An amazing game that does so many things right. Good graphics and an engaging story help set this game above the others. And if that wasn't enough, it has an incredible multi player that will give hours of enjoyment with your friends.
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#1 Best Xbox Game of 2001
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001
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#1 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2001

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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  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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