Halo: Combat Evolved

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3080 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,658 out of 3080
  2. Mixed: 180 out of 3080
  3. Negative: 242 out of 3080
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  1. StephenS.
    Dec 30, 2001
    7
    Most things about this game are good...the sound, graphics, AI, etc, but its multiplayer just lacks what a first person shooter really needs. I remember when Nintendo 64 was new, and Goldeneye had just come out. At that time, that probably the best first person shooter. Then for the PC, Counterstrike came out. Counterstrike is probably still the best first person shooter. What I'm Most things about this game are good...the sound, graphics, AI, etc, but its multiplayer just lacks what a first person shooter really needs. I remember when Nintendo 64 was new, and Goldeneye had just come out. At that time, that probably the best first person shooter. Then for the PC, Counterstrike came out. Counterstrike is probably still the best first person shooter. What I'm really trying to say is that although the single player is good, the multiplayer really pulls this game down pretty far.… Expand
  2. LanceM.
    Dec 3, 2001
    10
    Halo multiplayer rocks!!!! The single player is pretty engrossing too, with the most wiley enemies I've ever seen. If you own an Xbox, you must own Halo.
  3. seanj
    Jan 4, 2010
    10
    its now 2010. over the past 8 years numerous amazing titles have come out, and if it werent for this title chance is none of them would have the way they did. also, being so old this game is still better than most new games. i'll never forget playing through the levels on legendary with my freinds. simply... well a "legendary" title.
  4. JustinK.
    Nov 12, 2002
    9
    A classic... Halo should be a mandatory purchase when you first get your Xbox.
  5. SaitouH.
    Nov 16, 2002
    10
    Very good graphics. It is a very good game designed for xbox :)
  6. Thelastchance
    Nov 27, 2002
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played. But perfect dark has more things like guns. Halo is better than perfect dark, actually much better. But when the creators of perfect dark, metriod and timeslpitters 2 worked together with the creators of halo, that would be the best shooter ever. MAYBE
  7. MatthieuR.
    Oct 15, 2002
    10
    Brilliant. This game has it all: great story, graphics, sound. It has a fantastic mood, and will scare the crap out of you (The Flood anyone?). The only downside is the control. Don't get me wrong, the control is good for a console, but this game begs for a mouse and keyboard.
  8. CJT.
    Jan 21, 2002
    10
    Awesome Game. 16 player is sweet.
  9. RyanE.
    Jan 25, 2002
    10
    This is by far one of the best games I've ever played. Very few games even come close. The graphics are excellent, the AI is outstanding, and the gameplay is simply unsurpassed. If this is an example of how X Box games are going to be like, I feel sorry for Nintendo and Sony.
  10. DeaneS.
    Jan 3, 2002
    10
    I didn't like video games untill I played Halo. WOW!
  11. RickyP.
    Jan 6, 2002
    10
    This is one of the most futuristic games I have played in my life. The cut scenes rock!
  12. AndyF.
    Feb 21, 2002
    10
    Awesome story, best game.
  13. IanC.
    Mar 10, 2002
    10
    It was very fun, but i think it needs more levals and more guns. I have beaten the game. And it was really fun. When they make Halo 2, if they do, i think they should let you chose witch guy you would want to be like a hunter or another alien or you could be a human or the cyborg and they would all have differ missions.
  14. AlanH.
    Mar 12, 2002
    9
    The best game I have ever played (with the exception of CivIII) on a console. I don't give it a 10 because of slow down problems in a couple of places that hindered me esp. in the last stage. Where is the Sequel? Please let there be a sequel, please.
  15. EeroS.
    May 28, 2002
    10
    It's Halo, you know the rest..
  16. BenWest
    May 9, 2002
    10
    If there was an eleven it would have it, in about 5 mins I was hooked, it took me 5 hours to get off it! 1 thing, on level 5 (assault on the control room) I am stuck on a room, with no way out! but i tink it is the best game ever i love it yeah ... whatever...
  17. LeeL.
    Jul 10, 2002
    10
    I think that Halo is the best game ever. It is so awesome because you get to drive in vehicles you get a bunch of weapons and its just really fun to play and its got awesome graphics. Theres also different difficulties from easy to legendary. This game is so awesome. :-D
  18. ShrayK.
    Aug 1, 2002
    10
    Well this game is one thing. The best thing there is. At my birthday all we did was play it. nobody got tired of it. it has stunning graphics, great plot & nothing but pure fun.
  19. CrucioR.
    Sep 14, 2002
    10
    This game is the best game ever created.
  20. HuughB.
    Oct 14, 2003
    10
    I think that Halo is the best game ever generated by microsoft or anyone. If that damn "Rate this game" thing went above 10 out of 10 I rate it to it's max. Who's to say if a better game will come out in the next 10 years. The only game that would come close is Halo 2 and that doesn't realease until march so Halo can stand it's resolute. Every aspect of the game was I think that Halo is the best game ever generated by microsoft or anyone. If that damn "Rate this game" thing went above 10 out of 10 I rate it to it's max. Who's to say if a better game will come out in the next 10 years. The only game that would come close is Halo 2 and that doesn't realease until march so Halo can stand it's resolute. Every aspect of the game was flawless. A better game to be realeased by be made by martians with highly advanced technology… Expand
  21. JacobK.
    Oct 14, 2003
    10
    It's a real shame this"Rate this game"doesn't go above 10 because it deserves better than perfect. Those who vote lower have obviously not played Halo before. A perfect example of Microsoft's fine work. Their perfect project deserves higher than 10. Every aspect is flawless-perfect. I don't see a glitch in the game. The covenant are a great design and adding the hungry It's a real shame this"Rate this game"doesn't go above 10 because it deserves better than perfect. Those who vote lower have obviously not played Halo before. A perfect example of Microsoft's fine work. Their perfect project deserves higher than 10. Every aspect is flawless-perfect. I don't see a glitch in the game. The covenant are a great design and adding the hungry flood makes a classic even greater. If it weren't for this rating system I rate it 204958 out of 10. Halo will remain number one until Aliens with improved technology come to earth or when Halo 2 gets released in March. I stay with greatest game for many years to come. Perfect Design. I'm impressed… Expand
  22. DanielL.
    Oct 15, 2003
    10
    This game was a fantastic design from microsoft. Everything about it was futuristic and I found it was brilliant set it in 2552, 32 years after an advanced race called the covenant starting to annihilate making due to religious reasons. The generated program Cortana was great too. One thing was missing though. Music in Multiplayer, but apart from that the game was stunning. A bizarre This game was a fantastic design from microsoft. Everything about it was futuristic and I found it was brilliant set it in 2552, 32 years after an advanced race called the covenant starting to annihilate making due to religious reasons. The generated program Cortana was great too. One thing was missing though. Music in Multiplayer, but apart from that the game was stunning. A bizarre twist when Captain Jacob Keyes become a Flood. The Flood were a great and ugly design too. Every level was unique in it's own way and I thought the monitor 343 Guilty Spark played a good part in Halo. Co-operative multiplayer was good too. Being able to respawn was a good addition to the game. Can't wait til Halo2. Apparently the Covenant make it to earth and the Urban War will be great. A bit short though. I thought a couple more levels would have completed it. And I also think they released it 3 months too early. A strong 10 for Halo, if not, more.… Expand
  23. Xeno117
    Dec 18, 2003
    10
    Best game ever. I have HIGH belief in Halo2 to be the best game til' Halo3, and so on and so forth.
  24. JordanB.
    Oct 23, 2003
    10
    Best. FPS. Ever. The only thing that can top this is Halo 2.
  25. ArttuJ.
    Oct 23, 2003
    10
    There is just one word that tells what kind of game Halo is: "Halo". Halo is the best game ever seen on Xbox.
  26. TatB.
    Oct 29, 2003
    10
    This is the best game of all! Beats any FPS game ever made.
  27. LacheleR.
    Jan 6, 2003
    10
    It was great.
  28. RobA.
    Feb 16, 2003
    9
    An excellent game, however, the makers should have extended it. I ended beating it in only five days. But besides that, it's the best game I've played...so far.
  29. LiamA.
    Feb 9, 2003
    9
    This game is the best shooter to date but still doesn't compare with perfect dark. The multiplayer was the biggest dissapointment.
  30. JustinR.
    Feb 9, 2003
    10
    I rented this game once and thats all I had to. The next day I bought it.
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#1 Best 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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