Halo: Combat Evolved

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3080 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Tork202
    May 31, 2022
    10
    Hepeaльно крутая игра с очень интересним гемплеем да и игра красивая, отличная графика и арт дизайн, бесподобная музыка
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. San1
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, one of the best of the best. you should play it!
  6. ustunab
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Classic masterpiece!
    You can even play today without losing fun, Halo CE has everything what FPS games needed.
  7. 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.
  8. fredijuts
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    worthog go vroom so i be happy vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. GameWolfTX
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Very great game. The precursor to a lot of other shooter games. Is has great originality too.
  12. Delpsilon
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Un juego revolucionario,y para la época tuvo una historia y una campaña excepcional,recomendado si tienes una Xbox
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Kurokami2023
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, gran historia y mecánicas de combate, esto es un shooter de verdad.
  20. MRDUERUEM
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Eines der besten Spiele in der Geschichte der Videospiele. Ein Meilenstein in diesem Genre.
  21. Rip2roar
    Aug 9, 2005
    9
    Great Game.Definitely the best Xbox game there is.Better than its sequel.
  22. Marc.D
    May 4, 2008
    9
    Though time has provided us with a measure of objectivity with regards to the technical aspects, Halo still stands as a remarkable achievement in visual storytelling. The only comparable experience is Half-Life and its sequel . Like many have noted, the game has some annoying problems such as the dreadful level design of 'The Library' and some slowdown in heavy firefights. But Though time has provided us with a measure of objectivity with regards to the technical aspects, Halo still stands as a remarkable achievement in visual storytelling. The only comparable experience is Half-Life and its sequel . Like many have noted, the game has some annoying problems such as the dreadful level design of 'The Library' and some slowdown in heavy firefights. But for the most part, Halo is a classic and has withstood the ravages of time amazingly well.… Expand
  23. jesseR
    Oct 20, 2009
    9
    very addicting and has aspects that were taken away in halo 3 halo gets really hard on heroic and even normal but the gameplay expirience is worth it
  24. JamieM.
    Nov 20, 2002
    9
    I gave 9 cause the gore sh.t isnt good but the rest of the game is f...ing amazing arggggghhhhhh!
  25. LazyLewis
    Jul 6, 2003
    9
    I think that halo has raised the bar in video games! And all other game designers are desperately trying to jump it! The music is perfect, the graphics are crisp and the game play is magnificent! The only game that will surpass halo in the next few years will be halo 2!
  26. lawl
    Aug 28, 2006
    9
    It's a great game, i remember it was one of the first xbox games i played when i first got it, the other was KOTOR 1, though i was still a kid back then, and i was afwaid of the fwood. only one problem was that it had no XBOX LIVE! The online PC version had horrible network and didnt work to well as well, but Halo 2 did great with XBL.
  27. BenC.
    Dec 2, 2007
    9
    Amazing game with superb campaign and multiplayer. Only drawback is recycled levels.
  28. BrentV.
    May 30, 2008
    9
    This game is what To Kill a Mockingbird or Gone With the Wind are in the reading world! The story could've been a little better, but was still really engaging with the flood plot twist and all. One of the great things about this game is how the pistol was actually fun to use! I know it's 2008 and we have advanced A.I. but back then, this was what they called advanced and great This game is what To Kill a Mockingbird or Gone With the Wind are in the reading world! The story could've been a little better, but was still really engaging with the flood plot twist and all. One of the great things about this game is how the pistol was actually fun to use! I know it's 2008 and we have advanced A.I. but back then, this was what they called advanced and great graphics. If they'd made Crysis back then, it wouldn't be half the game it is now. Overall, a great multiplayer and single-player experience rocks this game off the charts!… Expand
  29. JamesH
    Apr 3, 2009
    9
    I've played a lot of PC FPS games (mainly single player) since the original Wolfenstein, Doom, Quake, Unreal, Half Life... I loved Half Life and the sequel because they really moved the whole genre on a notch and did things that you never thought a game of that type could do. Halo is like that and pushes the bar even further with an amazingly detailed vision of future warfare. I I've played a lot of PC FPS games (mainly single player) since the original Wolfenstein, Doom, Quake, Unreal, Half Life... I loved Half Life and the sequel because they really moved the whole genre on a notch and did things that you never thought a game of that type could do. Halo is like that and pushes the bar even further with an amazingly detailed vision of future warfare. I would say that the graphics are INCREDIBLE given the year and the power available in an old Xbox - wait until you get onto Halo itself and you look out from a clifftop over a sea that slowly curves up into space. Stunning, even 7 years later. AI is terriffc, with genuinely tricky enemies throughout. Sounds are superb also. The story, cut scenes and so on will be very much appreciated by lovers of proper science fiction like Larry Niven's Ringworld. If you've never played this game, it is seriously worth going out and buying an old 2nd hand Xbox!… Expand
  30. JustinK.
    Nov 12, 2002
    9
    A classic... Halo should be a mandatory purchase when you first get your Xbox.
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#1 Best 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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