Halo: Combat Evolved

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3080 Ratings

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  1. Skitter
    Dec 23, 2016
    10
    This game is just beautiful. The graphics and AI were really amazing back in 2001, and filled with memorable characters, from the random marines to the most important characters, this game... It saved the XBOX.
  2. frederik1478
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Is it weird if one's first experience is the best experience that is my my experience with the halo one is my favourite of the serious and I love playing it every time
  3. Wafflejuice
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    Halo is trash..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
  4. Dalura
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    I played the Game on the original XBOX, back at 2013, at that time i already played some shooters and i have to say, i wasn't the biggest fan of the genre. But damn, Halo instantly changed my mind! With Halo: CE Microsoft/ Bungie created an incredible Masterpiece! If it's the Gameplay, the breathtakeing Soundtrack or the interesting story about the Humans and the Covenant finding theI played the Game on the original XBOX, back at 2013, at that time i already played some shooters and i have to say, i wasn't the biggest fan of the genre. But damn, Halo instantly changed my mind! With Halo: CE Microsoft/ Bungie created an incredible Masterpiece! If it's the Gameplay, the breathtakeing Soundtrack or the interesting story about the Humans and the Covenant finding the ancient Halo ring. Nearly everything in this game is incredible in my eye's! The only critic i have about Halo: CE is that some sections of the game seems drawn out and a bit repetitive. But besides of that, i really can recommend everyone to play Halo: CE, it's an really incredible game that aged really well in the almost 20 years since it's release!… Expand
  5. asfaftwfadfwasd
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Best game ever. Years of fun and an excellent way to spend time with your friends.
  6. LordDecky
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This is a monument to gaming. Every part of this game defines awesome. The best moments are when those low strings come in, your blood starts pumping and the visuals just floor you.
  7. lPhantom_v2
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the most important games in the history of gaming.
    Halo CE is a must play.
  8. weirdmagican21
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    honestly a really good game good graphics good controls and is still played today 17 years later
  9. anthonybobby
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    ''What are you people thinking. Really. This game is terrible. There are about 4 types of guns and about 3 different types of enemies. Oh look! a monster! buts he's red, not blue! holy crap! what a different creature! its the same creature, but its a different color, which must make it different! Really people. This game is bad. Look at the PC. The game have much superior graphics, the''What are you people thinking. Really. This game is terrible. There are about 4 types of guns and about 3 different types of enemies. Oh look! a monster! buts he's red, not blue! holy crap! what a different creature! its the same creature, but its a different color, which must make it different! Really people. This game is bad. Look at the PC. The game have much superior graphics, the controls are a hell of a lot easier to use, and to top it all off, the game costs less! Come on now people...smarten up. Buy a game actually WORTH your money.''

    BraINwashCommittee, just shut up. What are you thinking? NOTHING. Cause you have 0 iq. How about you smarten up and quit whining, bastard?!    … Expand
  10. Naruto78909
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    Sure halo is dated but its very easy to play the story is good i dont want to spoil the story the gameplay is probaly the easiest of any of any fps because the controls are very easy the multiplayer is great and so overall halo is a great game
  11. HoganV
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Many people bought an original Xbox just to play this game. It was revolutionary. It changed the video game industry for its time. And the game has aged only a little. The story is still good, and the graphics still look good to this day. I cant say how much i recommend this to you. Just dont use the Assault Rifle. Ever.
  12. Darkison
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    APENAS o melhor FPS já feito. Halo se tornou minha segunda franquia favorita muito rápido. Melhor exclusivo de um console, sério. Marcante
  13. ArkAngel_97
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    First Major game of my life, played it when I was 4-5 years old and omg I loved the Halo series since then.
  14. JohnnyS89
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    The start to a truly glorious series. Master chief is one of the coolest protagonists ever and you start your adventure into the lore of Halo. High recommended.
  15. EchoLoco2
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    This game is 10/10 FPS perfection from the campaign to multiplayer. It's is a classic that never stops being fun! It's multiplayer is still probably the best party game to play with friends in all of video game history. You can argue that Halo 3 has the best multiplayer, but Halo: CE is my favorite to play with friends. And speaking of friends, this game also has 2 player split screenThis game is 10/10 FPS perfection from the campaign to multiplayer. It's is a classic that never stops being fun! It's multiplayer is still probably the best party game to play with friends in all of video game history. You can argue that Halo 3 has the best multiplayer, but Halo: CE is my favorite to play with friends. And speaking of friends, this game also has 2 player split screen co-op campaign (unlike many other shooter games). Like I said before, no matter how much time has passed since its release, it's still fun as heck! Halo: Combat Evolved will rightfully go down as one of the best games of all time! I would highly recommend it!… Expand
  16. BurgerBum4892
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    This game is really good. Even by today’s standards the story and gameplay mechanics are better then some halo games today *Halo 5*. The only thing that needs improvement if it was gonna be released today is the graphics which is easily with the softwares of today. The story is a masterpiece and prove that games can rival the story on the big screen. The first time we land on the haloThis game is really good. Even by today’s standards the story and gameplay mechanics are better then some halo games today *Halo 5*. The only thing that needs improvement if it was gonna be released today is the graphics which is easily with the softwares of today. The story is a masterpiece and prove that games can rival the story on the big screen. The first time we land on the halo rings is a masterpiece in video game… Expand
  17. HussenDhia
    May 16, 2018
    10
    this is the legend
    wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow
  18. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    The multiplayer is top notch and the arena gameplay feels simply amazing and satisfying. The warzone mode adds a unique MOBA twist to it and it just feels satisfying pulling a come from behind victory.
  19. Jawey
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    This game revolutionised first person shooters and was the beginning of one of the biggest video game franchises with one of the biggest universes and lore. The combat is very fun, the story is amazing and the ending is epic.
  20. CarlosSorg
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    **** Amazing fffgggfffjfjdifsnfjdudjndufjdcudjxundixjeicjdjfhfjrjdudjrbdh rjdbdidndjdidjdj
  21. rocketsniper
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    This is easily one of the best games ever. The story is great, the campaign game play is damn near perfect, and the multiplayer rocks. There are some minor issues with the multiplayer but overall it's great. The campaign is what really sells this game for me however. The game play is fun, challenging, fair, and balanced, and that's the way it should be. Plus Mastur Ch33f is a pretty coolThis is easily one of the best games ever. The story is great, the campaign game play is damn near perfect, and the multiplayer rocks. There are some minor issues with the multiplayer but overall it's great. The campaign is what really sells this game for me however. The game play is fun, challenging, fair, and balanced, and that's the way it should be. Plus Mastur Ch33f is a pretty cool guy. Eh kills aleins and doesnt afraid of anything.… Expand
  22. FotusKnight
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Ah! Halo: Combat Evolved. The game that revolutionized the genre of FPS on both PC and consoles. The game that jhas story, unbelievable locations, AMAZING soundtrack and the gameplay tropes that we've come to expect over the years. The regenerative health, 2 weapons per character, vehicles, allies etc. This game set a GOLDEN standard for most FPS's to this day. This is without a doubt THEAh! Halo: Combat Evolved. The game that revolutionized the genre of FPS on both PC and consoles. The game that jhas story, unbelievable locations, AMAZING soundtrack and the gameplay tropes that we've come to expect over the years. The regenerative health, 2 weapons per character, vehicles, allies etc. This game set a GOLDEN standard for most FPS's to this day. This is without a doubt THE GREATEST GAME IN THE HISTORY OF XBOX. 10/10, Legendary Rating.… Expand
  23. polvorin
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    absolutly masterpiece
    i remember when i was a kid playing this game a inteligent spacial odyssey
  24. Murphy155
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    This game might be old, but is GOLD, this game has a good story and a great beginning of halo trilogy, also is good game with great skill of battle and anything could play. and the multiplayer is a great, it is worthy to play.
  25. RAFAY12
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    It's a good game......................................................................................................................................no it's great ............nah masterpiece
  26. KribelPT
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    O jogo que me fez comprar a Xbox e adorar os jogos FPS, obrigado Microsoft!!!
  27. brauxxd116
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Excelentes Gráficos, buena historia, increíble soundtrack, buena jugabilidad, entretenido y lo más importante es Divertido.

    HALO CE un videojuego de verdad, de los mejores de la Historia.
  28. Blitzkrieg40
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the most influential games of the 21st century. It combines story with an interesting gameplay.
  29. MasterBeef_117
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Halo: Combat Evolved is an absolute masterpiece that perfected the FPS formula and brought a whole new world to gaming consoles.
  30. ONI652
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    The game is great it revolutionized the FPS market all hail Halo CE and the dang story is great.
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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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