Status TehDoct0r65 Jul 28, 2015
Holy crap that drive at the end is a huge pain when you don't remember you have to jump out at the end. Really dramatic finish to the game. Moving on to 2 soon.
Halo: Combat Evolved (2001)
Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox · Xbox 360
4.02 from 4989 ratings
8181 members have it in their collection · 135 playing now · 710 backlogged · 433 wish listed
How long? Main story 11h · with extras 16h · 100% 27h (from 52 logged playthroughs)
Bent on Humankind's extermination, a powerful fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant is wiping out Earth's fledgling interstellar empire. Climb into the boots of Master Chief, a biologically altered super-soldier, as you and the other surviving defenders of a devastated colony-world make a desperate attempt to lure the alien fleet away from earth. Shot down and marooned on …
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Bent on Humankind's extermination, a powerful fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant is wiping out Earth's fledgling interstellar empire. Climb into the boots of Master Chief, a biologically altered super-soldier, as you and the other surviving defenders of a devastated colony-world make a desperate attempt to lure the alien fleet away from earth. Shot down and marooned on the ancient ring-world Halo, you begin a guerilla-war against the Covenant. Fight for humanity against an alien onslaught as you race to uncover the mysteries of Halo.
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Details
- Developers
- Bungie
- Publishers
- MacSoft Games, Microsoft Game Studios
- Genres
- Shooter
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction, Warfare
- Franchises
- Halo
- Series
- Halo
- Event
- Xbox E3 2001 Press Conference
Release dates
- Nov 15, 2001 (North_America) Xbox
- Mar 14, 2002 (Europe) Xbox
- Apr 25, 2002 (Japan) Xbox
- Sep 30, 2003 (North_America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 10, 2003 (Europe) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Dec 03, 2003 (North_America) Mac
- Dec 03, 2003 (Europe) Mac
- Feb 11, 2004 (Europe) Mac
- Dec 04, 2007 (Worldwide) Xbox 360
Also available on
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011) · PC, X360, XONE
- Halo: Campaign Evolved - Premium Edition (2026) · PC, PS5, XSX
Related
Bundled in
- Halo Triple Pack (Oct 2005) · XBOX
Expansions
- Halo: Custom Edition (Mar 2004) · PC
Remakes
- Halo: Campaign Evolved (Jul 2026) · PC, PS5, XSX
Featured in lists
Rating distribution
5 stars
1773
4 stars
1884
3 stars
1061
2 stars
223
1 star
48
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status TehDoct0r65 Jul 17, 2015
Replaying this, and I forgot how much I love the pistol. It is such a fun gun to lead with, especially when you're playing co-op with a buddy who likes plasma rifles and pistols. Let him in the door first to knock out the shields, and then headshot people. So much fun. Haven't gotten to the
Replaying this, and I forgot how much I love the pistol. It is such a fun gun to lead with, especially when you're playing co-op with a buddy who likes plasma rifles and pistols. Let him in the door first to knock out the shields, and then headshot people. So much fun. Haven't gotten to the
Status SuperFieroStatus Aug 8, 2014
So...I made a 30 minute video about the box art for the Halo games for RETRO Magazine's website, readretro.com. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3gWpzASo_4
Status SuperFieroStatus May 17, 2014
How is the Halo series' universe? Is it alright? I love sci-fi universes and I've never really played a Halo game for more than a few hours online and maybe 1/5 of the campaign back when it was new. I own Halo on Xbox and was thinking about playing through the series on normal or even easy because I feel …
Read moreHow is the Halo series' universe? Is it alright? I love sci-fi universes and I've never really played a Halo game for more than a few hours online and maybe 1/5 of the campaign back when it was new. I own Halo on Xbox and was thinking about playing through the series on normal or even easy because I feel like, as a big sci-fi guy, I should really see the story.
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