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. wiredspore44
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Revolutionary game with great characters, level design, dialogue and a fantastic story. Xbox probably wouldn't still be around if it wasn't for this game!
  2. 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.
  3. Osmann
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    Gaming royalty, embodies the new shooter genre. As iconic as doom was in the 1990's, Halo carries the torch into the new century.
  4. Fernandogza
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    Halo, una saga hermosa que hasta el día de hoy sigue enamorando a los jugadores
  5. MatBrownie
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever to be released up to date, the fact that a game like this reigns supreme after so many years just shows how much of the heart of the developers where poured into making this game. I still remember this game being my first ever game, and it is thanks to this game alone that I am a person who plays this up to this day in October of 2020.
  6. FabricioNery
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Sem dúvida uma dos melhores jogos já feitos, muito divertido, com uma história fantástica.
  7. CFMCritic
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Combat Evolved may have aged quite a bit but Halo's legacy is still visible in video games today. To be honest the only reason Xbox survived in the crowded console market was Halo, Halo built upon other first person games' (Half-Life, Deus X, System Shock) legacy and delivered a perfectly-balanced first person shooter experience. Even today Halo 1 is a must-play for anyone interested inCombat Evolved may have aged quite a bit but Halo's legacy is still visible in video games today. To be honest the only reason Xbox survived in the crowded console market was Halo, Halo built upon other first person games' (Half-Life, Deus X, System Shock) legacy and delivered a perfectly-balanced first person shooter experience. Even today Halo 1 is a must-play for anyone interested in video games.… Expand
  8. Diomarjimenez
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Su jugabilidad 10/10 sus primeros 6 mapad 10/10 y solu soundtrack 100/10 gracias bungie gracias odonell por crear tal obra de arte
  9. CarmineChogolat
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    As a gamer, this game is one of the most important games in my gaming experience.
  10. Fem89
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Halo Combat Evolved, the one that started it all is a game about Gameplay and story. When you finish it, it gives you a unique feeling. You have experienced this alien world. I love Halo CE and all the Halo games Up to Halo 5.
  11. LOCritic
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    When I first played combat evolved I was an 18 year old boy who did not play video games that much back then. But CE opened a whole world to me, it introduced me first person shooters, great visuals and story-telling and a balanced and perfect game play, And since then I can't stop playing it.
  12. makkusu1
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Первый ЛУЧШИЙ эксклюзив от Microsoft! Хороший более-менее разнообразный сюжет, приятный геймплей!)
  13. Dom007
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Revolutionary for first person shooters and the future of the Xbox. There's so much fun to be had with the combat this game offers. Together with the mystery of the halo ring as you continuously progress through the levels and the story with great moments such as the introduction of the flood it is a game you must play if you haven't played it.
  14. samurai07
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very very nice game master chief legendary Xbox original thank you Xbox for this game… Expand
  15. Youngish2k51
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Halo Ce changed the way video games are made and deserves a perfect 10. I'll be reviewing the game as if I was back in the era the game came out as comparing a game that came out 20 years ago to a game that came out today is not a fair comparison, Halo Ce was revolutionary and absolutely set the gaming world on fire, the story, ideas, gameplay, mechanics, weapons, vehicles, enemy's and theHalo Ce changed the way video games are made and deserves a perfect 10. I'll be reviewing the game as if I was back in the era the game came out as comparing a game that came out 20 years ago to a game that came out today is not a fair comparison, Halo Ce was revolutionary and absolutely set the gaming world on fire, the story, ideas, gameplay, mechanics, weapons, vehicles, enemy's and the soundtrack make this a perfect video game for it's era, and one of the greatest video games of all time.… Expand
  16. 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.
  17. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 98%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 9/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 9/10
    Sound Effects - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Replay Value - 9/10

    Halo was a childhood favourite of mine, and playing it now brings back great memories.
  18. HeroMan3000
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    People Say Halo Combat Evolved did not age well, but they say Half-life aged well! Both games are great and masterpieces in their own genre, but halo combat evolved really helped half-life 2 to became a better game than the original.
  19. Cyborg_TDRK
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    É o clássico jogo de Xbox que criou uma franquia de jogos muito bons, com uma dificuldade mais difícil do que os outros jogos da franquia, mas sempre será o clássico Halo
  20. vinhemman
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Halo Combat Evolved, a game you can trust, halo ce is a place for everything.
  21. Carmina45
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Combat Evolved is a game filled with brilliant and awe-inspiring. This game was so good it created the phrase halo killer.
  22. AnimalK
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Halo CE is probably the most important first person shooter game ever made in gaming history, this game single-handedly brought xbox on the map and showed fps shooters can be played on consoles as well.
  23. Humbleman200
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    CE proved that Fps shooters can be Regarded as masterpieces as well, Half-life started it and CE Established it.
  24. Rorok
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    The one that started it all, halo combat evolved is still to this day one of the most unique games ever made, from it's story to gameplay to soundtrack.
  25. INFORMERDUDE
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Halo CE is an absolute classic, a must-play for everyone. CE changed my life for better, it showed me games can be special.
  26. Trevorman
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    This game was a masterpiece and still is a Masterpiece. I'm waiting for the Halo Killer!
  27. Surrogate6
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Combat Evolved is amongst the most important video games ever made. It established the xbox and brought first person shooters back on top again, everything about this game was revolutionary, the controller, the level design, the story and it's difficulty. Easily one of the best!
  28. Travistravel
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Halo CE is an absolute classic in everyway. The architecture is both Ancient and Alien. The soundtrack is basically Timeless. The Gameplay holds up pretty well, this game is a Masterpiece.
  29. PlagueMan
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Halo 1 or Combat Evolved is timeless in it's every aspect, visuals, graphics, gameplay, story and so on... This is a must play for everyone who is a fan of fps games, This genre-changing masterpiece is the best reason to buy an xbox now, but the anniversary version sucks.
  30. LastCritic2
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Combat Evolved... I just love that this game is Called Halo combat evolved, it just adds another level charm and timelessness to it, combat evolved is basically a timeless masterpiece in terms of story-telling and gameplay and the influence it had on gaming industry.
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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
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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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