Halo: Combat Evolved

 Xbox
User Score
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. UncleTimmy
    Mar 4, 2002
    10
    Great game. Excellent graphics, sound fx, music, gameplay, and multiplayer. To those who complain it drags down multiplayer, are pretty much fanatics of Counter-strike. The single player mode along would give it a 10, adding a multiplayer would not drag it down, however you may think.
  2. NicholasB.
    Mar 1, 2002
    10
    The best game ever, much better than anything else.
  3. MikS.
    Feb 21, 2002
    10
    Best GAME!!!
  4. AndyF.
    Feb 21, 2002
    10
    Awesome story, best game.
  5. PaoloB.
    Feb 14, 2002
    10
    Even my girlfriend got hooked on coop mode, and my best friend and I just played through the hardest level for the extended ending. Difficulty levels actually make a big diference in terms of numbers of enemies and the more effective AI (if you don't kill them fast enough they're actually smarter than you think).
  6. JaniP.
    Feb 9, 2002
    10
    The best game ever made.
  7. ShlimV.
    Feb 7, 2002
    10
    This is simply a flawless and possibly the best game eva (MGS2 the only possible rival).
  8. ChrisE.
    Jan 31, 2002
    10
    This game is completely flawless.
  9. BillJr.
    Jan 25, 2002
    10
    This game is by far the coolest game i've ever played. I was suspicious at first about it, but when I played it, it was addictive. it has the best graphics and a great plot, it offers a great challenge and a great way to spend lost hours.
  10. 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.
  11. CJT.
    Jan 21, 2002
    10
    Awesome Game. 16 player is sweet.
  12. SamS.
    Jan 12, 2002
    10
    It is the best game ever. It totally outruns every other game system.
  13. DavidC.
    Jan 10, 2002
    10
    This is one of the GREATEST games I have played in my whole life!!!
  14. RickyP.
    Jan 6, 2002
    10
    This is one of the most futuristic games I have played in my life. The cut scenes rock!
  15. DeaneS.
    Jan 3, 2002
    10
    I didn't like video games untill I played Halo. WOW!
  16. JonS.
    Jan 2, 2002
    10
    This game is the best for anyone who loves first person shooter games. It's multiplayer and everything is flawless in mess-ups or problems. Halo is definitely the best game ever made!!!!
  17. Mr.AnArcHy
    Dec 31, 2001
    10
    Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! Love it! It could more levels (10 is a little stingy) and though there arnt many rewards for beating the game, I find myself playin it over and over. its the only game I have for the Xbox, and I'm not complaining
  18. 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
  19. BrettB.
    Dec 27, 2001
    10
    Amazing, one of the best games, if not the best game, ever produced to this day.
  20. ChristopherB.
    Dec 19, 2001
    10
    The most fun I've had in a game! The amazing story, graphics, sound, attention to detail, AI, etc. combine to make the whole MUCH greater than the sum of its parts. Halo simply puts you there.
  21. PatH.
    Dec 18, 2001
    9
    Sweet. Addictive. More options in the controller settings would be nice though.
  22. PaulK.
    Dec 17, 2001
    10
    Awesome detail in 1 player mode. More fun in multiplayer than should be allowed by law!!! Best game ever played.
  23. DanS.
    Dec 12, 2001
    10
    The AI in this game is amazing, in no other game have I seen an enemy dive away from a grenade, or try to flank me.
  24. 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.
  25. JonP.
    Nov 30, 2001
    10
    A great reason to buy an Xbox.
  26. GlenS.
    Nov 21, 2001
    10
    BRRRRRIIIIIILLLLLIIIIIAAAAANNNNNTTTT!
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Awards & Rankings

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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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