Halo: Combat Evolved

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3080 Ratings

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  1. notbradyn_YT
    Jun 20, 2022
    3
    I don't like this game as much as I want to. I keep getting lost and there are to many puzzles that I can't seem to figure out.
  2. Beastside
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    One of the first gaming experiences of my life. I can still vividly recall the time when i first came into contact with Halo: Combat Evolved. Not only was it a truly revolutionizing experience for me -- it was also revolutionizing for gaming as a whole. This game laid the groundwork for future FPS titles, and it was unrivaled in its attention to detail and gameplay. Halo completely alteredOne of the first gaming experiences of my life. I can still vividly recall the time when i first came into contact with Halo: Combat Evolved. Not only was it a truly revolutionizing experience for me -- it was also revolutionizing for gaming as a whole. This game laid the groundwork for future FPS titles, and it was unrivaled in its attention to detail and gameplay. Halo completely altered the direction of gaming forever, and I think we are indebted to Bungie for producing one of the single most important titles in gaming history.… Expand
  3. MrSabatelau
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    Halo is the franchise i ever love, but that game, in my opinion is one of the top 3 game of the series, the soundtrack is spotless and the adventure is epic.
  4. squeelovespie
    Oct 5, 2019
    9
    Halo: Combat Evolved still a game best played with friends. Had a great time powering through this one, its been a while since I've finished the whole thing in a night. Found a bunch of glitches. It having been a launch title for the original Xbox it holds up pretty well still. I'm really glad they changed Cortana's design in newer games even though I love purple. I've always loved theHalo: Combat Evolved still a game best played with friends. Had a great time powering through this one, its been a while since I've finished the whole thing in a night. Found a bunch of glitches. It having been a launch title for the original Xbox it holds up pretty well still. I'm really glad they changed Cortana's design in newer games even though I love purple. I've always loved the music and felt they did a really good job changing between chill and fast-paced when **** going crazy.… Expand
  5. Blobby12345
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    The reason I play shooters to this day. Halo was the first game I ever played on my Xbox and the main reason I still purchase an Xbox. Halo has an amazing story with great characters.
  6. xavamanx
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    My favorite game!epic game like Bible !master chief awesome and awesome this story!awesome physics,atmosphere( like horror +blockbuster),awesome graphics(for this time )it's the best space shooter for this time(2001)with awesome gameplay!recommend play this game!/Это лучший космический,фантастический шутер своего времени !очень крутая графика для своего времени (2001),классный геймплейMy favorite game!epic game like Bible !master chief awesome and awesome this story!awesome physics,atmosphere( like horror +blockbuster),awesome graphics(for this time )it's the best space shooter for this time(2001)with awesome gameplay!recommend play this game!/Это лучший космический,фантастический шутер своего времени !очень крутая графика для своего времени (2001),классный геймплей ,супер атмосфера (игра в стиле ужас+боевик!),крутая музыка ,интересная физика !Мастер чиф реально крут и так же крута это история Halo!проходил игру залпом очень много раз на разных консолях xbox original ,xbox 360 /xbox one/x!Halo/master chief это и есть xbox!… Expand
  7. axis1798
    May 1, 2021
    9
    Pese a los años sigue siendo un gran fps de acción y sci-fi, la historia esta bien, los niveles, enemigos y armas son clásicos hasta el día de hoy muy buen juego.
    Punto positivos: gameplay, historia, armas, escenarios,
    Negativos: hay algunos niveles sobre todo al final que se sienten repetitivos pero nada que dañe demasiado la experiencia.
    Grande Master Chief
  8. Corvomortal
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Realmente mi halo favorito perdí la cuenta de las veces que lo he completado,realmente cambió un antes y un después de los juegos de disparos en primera persona
  9. SenorKoquonfaes
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    The game that got me onboard with the Xbox console and the FPS genre. The game is a master piece. From it's graphically fidelity that was limited to 64 GB of RAM, to it's iconic musical score, to it's engaging single player campaign, to it's transcendent multiplayer set up.

    Halo is the GoldenEye of its time. It is an absolute must-play title, bar none.
  10. Superksa
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Halo Combat Evolved is The Best FPS Game Ever !
    Extremely good story with the best FPS gameplay !
  11. PCafeinato
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Jogo maravilhoso em todos os aspectos!!!!
    Jogabilidade, gráficos (em relação a época), velocidade, dificuldade, tudo!
  12. xXr2
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is almost a full masterpiece but there just a few things that are bad but you need to play this game it is the best… Expand
  13. Alfa07
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    A great game, an after and later in the industry.
    Good graphics. Nice story
    Artistic design
    One of the best
  14. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅80%
    Hate me all you want but I think this is my second least favourite Halo game. It just feels way shorter than any other and is quite repetitive. Still a classic though.
  15. Marcusshsp
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    O jogo é simplesmente incrível. Do começo ao fim as batalhas são incríveis com uma jogabilidade incrível e uma história fantástica
  16. SebbyPlaysMusic
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Oh, Halo; My first foray into "next gen" 3d graphics that weren't just blocky figures. It was particularly impressive at the time, comparable to very few games of that generation graphically, and I still wouldn't call it an eyesore by today's standards.

    The campaign is a strong point with many unforgettable sections, but the absolute best reason to play this game, even now, is because    Oh, Halo; My first foray into "next gen" 3d graphics that weren't just blocky figures. It was particularly impressive at the time, comparable to very few games of that generation graphically, and I still wouldn't call it an eyesore by today's standards.

    The campaign is a strong point with many unforgettable sections, but the absolute best reason to play this game, even now, is because of the co-op in campaign mode; I have so many good memories of feeling myself get more intensely engaged as I cover for my friend, and vice versa. Easily worth playing through all 10 levels.

    Other strong points include a cinematic-level soundtrack, effective/engaging controls, and occasionally highly unpredictable AI.

    Multi-player outside of co-op was solid, but much better in Halo 2, while the campaign for Halo 2 was less engaging to me story-wise. The weakest point about this game is that it's just not for everyone; I can imagine someone wanting Borderlands or Call of Duty and shunning this, though they probably both got a little bit of their magic from this.
    If you're not picky, definitely recommend starting here.    … Expand
  17. Jagox2000
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Melhor fps ja feito ate hoje, esse jogo esta muito a frente do seu tempo, graficos lindo para 2001
  18. OKdrummer87
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Just like Doom, Quake, and Goldeneye Halo is a legend in the FPS genre. With it's closed to open level design to it's split screen co-op and multiplayer Halo CE is a must have for any Xbox owner. Whether that be the original verson or the remastered Xbox One version. It is hard to imagine now that we are 20 years removed from its release but Halo absolutely revolutionized the genre, asJust like Doom, Quake, and Goldeneye Halo is a legend in the FPS genre. With it's closed to open level design to it's split screen co-op and multiplayer Halo CE is a must have for any Xbox owner. Whether that be the original verson or the remastered Xbox One version. It is hard to imagine now that we are 20 years removed from its release but Halo absolutely revolutionized the genre, as cliche as that sounds. Microsoft pretty much owes the Xbox's success to this franchise.… Expand
  19. Litlfizzledizzl
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo Ce is overall just a great game tons of fun mystery exploration excitement and tons of great likable characters… Expand
  20. Stallion98
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Il miglior FPS mai creato!!! Shooting rivoluzionario, grafica eccellente, multiplayer divertente anche se giocato solo in locale, storia bellissima, un arsenario varegato e sopratutto è stato il primo FPS ad aggiungere grandi mappe di gioco e veicoli utilizzabili, tutto questo però confrontando il gioco come prodotto uscito nel 2001 quindi senza paragonarlo a titoli più recenti ma solo conIl miglior FPS mai creato!!! Shooting rivoluzionario, grafica eccellente, multiplayer divertente anche se giocato solo in locale, storia bellissima, un arsenario varegato e sopratutto è stato il primo FPS ad aggiungere grandi mappe di gioco e veicoli utilizzabili, tutto questo però confrontando il gioco come prodotto uscito nel 2001 quindi senza paragonarlo a titoli più recenti ma solo con tutti i titoli usciti dal 2002 e prima… Expand
  21. CrusaderJP
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    It was the reason why many of us bought the first xbox. Its gameplay, music and history they catch you from the first moment.
  22. DaviksGames
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Que jogo incrível até hj jogo essa lenda viva
    Jogo que me fez querer um console em casa
  23. anykey_
    Jul 22, 2022
    7
    Halo Combat Evolved is an unfinished masterpiece. That is, she is tightened, she is trying too hard to be an arena. My favorite level is everyone's least favorite level with the flood. Everything was as it should be, dark, stuffy, scary. In the end, the game generally offers you to have fun yourself. Up to the level with the typewriter - Bibika. 7 out of 10. You also break your fingersHalo Combat Evolved is an unfinished masterpiece. That is, she is tightened, she is trying too hard to be an arena. My favorite level is everyone's least favorite level with the flood. Everything was as it should be, dark, stuffy, scary. In the end, the game generally offers you to have fun yourself. Up to the level with the typewriter - Bibika. 7 out of 10. You also break your fingers because of the control of the bible in the old way. In general, in the following heilos, there is also a problem with transport.… Expand
  24. LB_CO
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    "Halo Combat Evolved" is a revolutionary masterpeice with fun gameplay and an endless amount of pure action.
  25. l33t5p34k3r
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have played so far. A beginning of an epic story with one of the most intense fights and one of the best implementations of a FPS on a console
  26. Sygurd
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    De este juego se puede decir muchas cosas, yo simplemente diré que en conjunto con Doom y Half Life fueron los juegos que escribieron y reescribieron el genero de los FPS, un imprescindible para cual fanático de los video juegos. Mi calificación personal 9.2/10
  27. yangfanhong
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    a phenomenal first person shooter that created and established standard for FPS on console platforms.
  28. PandaPowGames
    May 19, 2020
    10
    It’s a great game multiplayer is really fun for you and your friends and the campaign is great overall a great time
  29. SeuBelarmino
    Jun 1, 2020
    7
    Halo: Combat Evolved brought me good experience in terms of shooting bunch of enemies and kicking their asses most part of the time by you and you

    But without mention the badass moments of Master Chief, the game is pretty repetitive and linear, it lacks a lot about guns, enemies variety, and level design The plot is pretty straight forward, i kinda like the sci-fi cliché with aliens (my    Halo: Combat Evolved brought me good experience in terms of shooting bunch of enemies and kicking their asses most part of the time by you and you

    But without mention the badass moments of Master Chief, the game is pretty repetitive and linear, it lacks a lot about guns, enemies variety, and level design

    The plot is pretty straight forward, i kinda like the sci-fi cliché with aliens (my opinion)

    Gonna give it a shot at the other games, so i can compare better

    Still, it's a good game. Not that hype, but it's good and can make you have some fun    … Expand
  30. MacMountainGoat
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    Am I allowed to give this game a 9 just because it defined a genre, was revolutionary for it's time, and was an integral part of my childhood? It may have no character development, no memorable characters, and no moral lessons, but damn did this game slap. This game is all about the game play. It was so polished, smooth, well balanced and just plain fun. The graphics and environments wereAm I allowed to give this game a 9 just because it defined a genre, was revolutionary for it's time, and was an integral part of my childhood? It may have no character development, no memorable characters, and no moral lessons, but damn did this game slap. This game is all about the game play. It was so polished, smooth, well balanced and just plain fun. The graphics and environments were revolutionary for its time. It created and perfected a genre of high energy, rushing, combat that will be a pinnacle of shooters for the rest of time.… Expand
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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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