Halo: Combat Evolved

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3080 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,658 out of 3080
  2. Mixed: 180 out of 3080
  3. Negative: 242 out of 3080
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  1. lPhantom_v2
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the most important games in the history of gaming.
    Halo CE is a must play.
  2. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Halo Combat Evolved is really good. The floaty movement doesn't age perfectly, and getting tapped by a warthog is instant death, however, the campaign is quite incredible, from saving Captain Keyes, to finding the horror of the Flood, to destroying the Halo ring, this game was really good. The multiplayer at the time was only LAN party and splitscreen, that being said, it was still prettyHalo Combat Evolved is really good. The floaty movement doesn't age perfectly, and getting tapped by a warthog is instant death, however, the campaign is quite incredible, from saving Captain Keyes, to finding the horror of the Flood, to destroying the Halo ring, this game was really good. The multiplayer at the time was only LAN party and splitscreen, that being said, it was still pretty good, with some noteable maps. Overall, even though game mechanics are a little too floaty, it is a great start to my favorite franchise.… Expand
  3. MRDUERUEM
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Eines der besten Spiele in der Geschichte der Videospiele. Ein Meilenstein in diesem Genre.
  4. TeemoTime
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    A game that honestly should have no introduction. This game changed FPS games on console with effects still seen today in it's campaign and multiplayer. What an insane launch title, Xbox would not be the same without the Chief.
  5. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! halo
  6. Kurokami2023
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, gran historia y mecánicas de combate, esto es un shooter de verdad.
  7. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Juegardo es unos de los mejores juegos de la historia, este juego adapto bien los shooters a consolas y causando que sea un exito para la Xbox original ya que antes de Halo Los FPS en consolas eran mediocres ejemplos: Medal of Honor (1999) y Golden Eye 007.

    Graficos para su epoca: 7/10 texturas de alta resolucion y efectos de shaders muy buenos pero lo malo son los graficos de los    Juegardo es unos de los mejores juegos de la historia, este juego adapto bien los shooters a consolas y causando que sea un exito para la Xbox original ya que antes de Halo Los FPS en consolas eran mediocres ejemplos: Medal of Honor (1999) y Golden Eye 007.

    Graficos para su epoca: 7/10 texturas de alta resolucion y efectos de shaders muy buenos pero lo malo son los graficos de los soldados y del protagonista ya que los ojos estan en 2D, algunas manos tienen los dedos pegados y las animaciones de bocas parecen del Half-Life.
    Jugabilidad: 10/10 se puede golpear y tirar granadas con un solo boton.
    Niveles: 8/10    … Expand
  8. DaviksGames
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Que jogo incrível até hj jogo essa lenda viva
    Jogo que me fez querer um console em casa
  9. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Uma ótima experiência até hoje o jogo permanece com felling moderno e cativante, história muito boa e personagens memoráveis, definitivamente nunca vou esquecer desse jogo.
  10. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    this is a very great game and i like very much this game. but also i wish there were more hot women
  11. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    5
    I will never understand why people loved this game so much, its just your average FPS
  12. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    The titan of FPS franchises, and put Xbox on the map. Easily one of the best shooters ever made.
  13. DontBeAJinx
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    Never played any Halo games... recently finished Halo CE and it's not bad at all TBH.
  14. RefinedInsights
    Aug 16, 2023
    7
    One of the most overrated games of all time; not sure how this game became so popular; the campaign is boring, I gues multiplayer is fun, but that's about it.
  15. 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.
  16. arkantos869
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    The game that started it all. Halo created a fantastic franchise that held strong for many years for Xbox players. It revolutionized first person shooters. While it is not as good as some of its successors, it deserves to get credit for what it created. Definitely recommend playing through this game, along with the others on Halo: The Master Chief Collection
  17. Suadi86
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the time original Xbox First Halo game is huge 2001 year with excellent graphics… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. DiosMX
    Jun 26, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A pesar de ser un juego que distingue a la consola XBOX, no fue mi agrado la historia ni el gameplay parece cualquier otro juego de su estilo.
    Apesar de ser juegos ya de antaño esta mejor un Area 51.    … Expand
  21. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    This is the most overrated FPS of all time. It wasn't good then, and it isn't good now. It didn't significantly innovate either. The true startingpoint of console FPS games was Goldeneye, with Timesplitters bringing console FPS to near-modern standards. The added polish provided by Halo does not justify the hype.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. Griddy
    Jun 17, 2023
    6
    Great game at 2001 nice soundtrack and great atmosfere but you can tell they only had 9 month to make the game, people like to say the game is a masterpiece and stuff but this game aged like milk, finicky combat system, guns feels like nerf guns, vehicle feels like its driftting on ice, a vehicle who supposed to be a tank but is super weak and straight up **** level design, credit whereGreat game at 2001 nice soundtrack and great atmosfere but you can tell they only had 9 month to make the game, people like to say the game is a masterpiece and stuff but this game aged like milk, finicky combat system, guns feels like nerf guns, vehicle feels like its driftting on ice, a vehicle who supposed to be a tank but is super weak and straight up **** level design, credit where credit is due this game is super impresive in 2001 and im sure kid me in 2001 with an xbox would ove this game but if you dont have the nostalgia and is a new player its just terible.… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    It's a classic for a reason. The gunplay holds up well today, allies and enemies are full of character, weapons and vehicles are diverse. Above all it's real strength is presentation, great music, art direction, and voice acting really set it apart.
  27. 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
  28. SteinZero
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Halo: Combat Evolved é um verdadeiro marco nos jogos de tiro em primeira pessoa. Lançado em 2001, o jogo ainda permanece como um dos meus favoritos até hoje.

    A história de Halo: Combat Evolved me cativou desde o início. Interpretando o papel do icônico Master Chief, embarquei em uma jornada épica contra a ameaça alienígena conhecida como Covenant. A narrativa envolvente me fez mergulhar    Halo: Combat Evolved é um verdadeiro marco nos jogos de tiro em primeira pessoa. Lançado em 2001, o jogo ainda permanece como um dos meus favoritos até hoje.

    A história de Halo: Combat Evolved me cativou desde o início. Interpretando o papel do icônico Master Chief, embarquei em uma jornada épica contra a ameaça alienígena conhecida como Covenant. A narrativa envolvente me fez mergulhar em um universo de ficção científica complexo, cheio de segredos e reviravoltas. A medida que avançava pelos níveis cuidadosamente projetados, desvendava a história e me conectava emocionalmente aos personagens e ao mundo ao meu redor.

    A jogabilidade de Halo: Combat Evolved é simplesmente incrível. Os controles são responsivos e intuitivos, permitindo movimentos suaves e precisos. Os combates são empolgantes e estratégicos, com uma ampla variedade de armas e veículos à minha disposição. Explorar os vastos ambientes do jogo, utilizando veículos como o Warthog ou o icônico tanque Scorpion, adicionou uma camada extra de diversão e estratégia às batalhas.

    O design dos níveis é um dos pontos altos do jogo. Cada ambiente é meticulosamente detalhado e oferece uma combinação perfeita de espaços abertos e fechados. A exploração é incentivada, e eu me encontrava constantemente descobrindo segredos escondidos e rotas alternativas. Além disso, a variedade de cenários é impressionante, desde paisagens alienígenas exuberantes até instalações militares futuristas, cada um deles repleto de detalhes visuais deslumbrantes.

    A trilha sonora de Halo: Combat Evolved é uma verdadeira obra-prima. As composições de Martin O'Donnell e Michael Salvatori criam uma atmosfera emocionante e imersiva, acompanhando perfeitamente as situações de combate e os momentos de suspense. Até hoje, os temas musicais do jogo me transportam de volta aos momentos emocionantes que vivenciei durante a jogatina.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. Delpsilon
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Un juego revolucionario,y para la época tuvo una historia y una campaña excepcional,recomendado si tienes una Xbox
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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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