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. IniciusV
    Feb 4, 2023
    0
    FPS É UMA MERDA, SHOOTER É UMA MERDA, PRIMEIRA PESSOA É UMA MERDA, SÓ TEM FPS/SHOOTER/PRIMEIRA PESSOA NESSA MERDA
  2. DontBeAJinx
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    Never played any Halo games... recently finished Halo CE and it's not bad at all TBH.
  3. bramchvh
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    This is just classic Halo fun. The level design makes it so that every room is really interesting and the weapons are really satisfying to use. The story isnt that interesting and is just a normal Halo story but it doesnt really take anything away from the gameplay. The muliplayer is also so amazing. It invokes so much nostalgia and you could spend hours playing. The music is really goodThis is just classic Halo fun. The level design makes it so that every room is really interesting and the weapons are really satisfying to use. The story isnt that interesting and is just a normal Halo story but it doesnt really take anything away from the gameplay. The muliplayer is also so amazing. It invokes so much nostalgia and you could spend hours playing. The music is really good at the beginning but then gets repetitive really fast.… Expand
  4. 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 The graphics are obviously outdated but I found the anniversary edition (part of the Halo Collection on Game Pass) to be a solid remaster for those looking for some nostalgia.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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. GameWolfTX
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Very great game. The precursor to a lot of other shooter games. Is has great originality too.
  8. Ff7ff
    May 12, 2023
    8
    Not the best halo game, but still an enjoyable one. Its definitely a little repetitive and suffers from some pacing issues (the library section) but it's still an absolute classic with a fantastic multiplayer.
  9. Delpsilon
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Un juego revolucionario,y para la época tuvo una historia y una campaña excepcional,recomendado si tienes una Xbox
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  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. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    5
    I will never understand why people loved this game so much, its just your average FPS
  20. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    The titan of FPS franchises, and put Xbox on the map. Easily one of the best shooters ever made.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Kurokami2023
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, gran historia y mecánicas de combate, esto es un shooter de verdad.
  24. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! halo
  25. MRDUERUEM
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Eines der besten Spiele in der Geschichte der Videospiele. Ein Meilenstein in diesem Genre.
  26. 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
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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
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  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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