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. AlanT.
    Sep 1, 2007
    10
    An amazing game that does so many things right. Good graphics and an engaging story help set this game above the others. And if that wasn't enough, it has an incredible multi player that will give hours of enjoyment with your friends.
  2. JaniP.
    Feb 9, 2002
    10
    The best game ever made.
  3. Apocalypse
    Nov 2, 2003
    10
    Find some other fps with better multiplayer... (you freakin can't).
  4. LordAlan
    Jan 3, 2003
    10
    Not the best game ever, but damn close. Fantastic in every conceivable way.
  5. IndonesiaMan
    Apr 8, 2003
    10
    I've bought many games, but only this game could make me wake up all night long shooting aliens.
  6. AndrewM.
    Oct 21, 2004
    10
    Yes this game is *over rated* because of the fact that it exceeds the *rate* :)
  7. C.B.
    Jun 4, 2004
    10
    Great game--awesome 2 player mode.
  8. ZacheryG.
    Jul 8, 2006
    10
    If you rate this game under a 10 you must like playstation and you need to get a life.
  9. JesseK.
    May 1, 2002
    10
    This is the best game for the X-Box on the market. "To all system owners who haven't played Halo,you're missing out".
  10. FelicityF.
    Sep 3, 2002
    10
    Not to be a PS2 hater or anything, but when a couple of friends and I were asked if we had to pick one game to spend a year on a desert island with, we all picked Halo over GTA III. What she didn't say was whether we'd be on the island together. If we could be on a desert island, with some food, four TVs and four-player networked Halos, bring it on, baby!! Leave that single Not to be a PS2 hater or anything, but when a couple of friends and I were asked if we had to pick one game to spend a year on a desert island with, we all picked Halo over GTA III. What she didn't say was whether we'd be on the island together. If we could be on a desert island, with some food, four TVs and four-player networked Halos, bring it on, baby!! Leave that single player GTAIII back on the mainland....… Expand
  11. CaseyF.
    Mar 30, 2003
    10
    This game is the sole reason that XBox was created. 2v2 Capture The Flag mutiplayer has lost me many friends.
  12. KevinL.
    Apr 24, 2003
    10
    Dis game is tight. Just buy one game for xbox and you'll be satisfied. Play the storymode with 2 players too. Save your men. Get in the scorpion. I can't wait till halo 2 comes out. I'v played it with my sister like ten times. We couln't stop playin until 3:00 in the mornin!
  13. Rob
    Jun 4, 2003
    10
    Clearly the best game by far.
  14. ZeekyboogyD.
    Aug 15, 2003
    10
    ok, brad, shut up, seriously, half life isnt really THAT great, i mean, halo is the best game EVER! seriously folks, if u have an x-box, or a pc, buy it.
  15. MichaelC.
    Aug 7, 2003
    10
    This is quite simply the best FPS ever made. The action is non-stop and totally intense. The multiplayer game mode has tons of great settings and features. The story, dialogue, and soundtrack are all very entertaining. Altogether a phenomenal game, and one of the few FPS's for XBox worth picking up.
  16. JAYF.
    Jan 2, 2004
    10
    Everyone who said this game is repetitive didnt name a game that wasnt. maybe if u had a sense of direction u wouldnt find urself in the same looking type of room. now play this game and go whack so hunters w/ ur rocket launch and have some fun, beating ur friends in this game. hiding in ur secret spot. this game may not be soo great but guess whut it is the best out there.
  17. TDFLunatic
    Oct 6, 2004
    10
    This game is the sh.t. If you disagree its probably because you suck at it, or you dont play online.
  18. Citizeus
    Apr 2, 2004
    10
    El mejor Shooter de la historia en consola.
  19. NathanielC.
    May 20, 2004
    10
    This game rocks!
  20. Mjolnir
    Sep 7, 2005
    10
    An amazing game with a thrilling single player, despite some copy and paste level design, and a multiplayer that made Lan parties a common thing.
  21. TomC.
    Jun 25, 2008
    10
    Personally i think this is one of the best video games ever made end of.
  22. DavidC.
    Jan 10, 2002
    10
    This is one of the GREATEST games I have played in my whole life!!!
  23. MikeJ.
    Oct 17, 2002
    10
    This is the reason i bought xbox.
  24. 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!!!!
  25. 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.
  26. ShlimV.
    Feb 7, 2002
    10
    This is simply a flawless and possibly the best game eva (MGS2 the only possible rival).
  27. NicholasB.
    Mar 1, 2002
    10
    The best game ever, much better than anything else.
  28. 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.
  29. Adam
    Mar 7, 2002
    10
    Actually, I would give Halo an 11. It is the best game ever made in every category, period. If you can give me a better game email me at jeppy10@hotmail.com. I would like to hear it.
  30. IcE
    Aug 11, 2002
    10
    This is simply what makes gamers go nowhere else than the 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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