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Halo: Combat Evolved (2001)

Bungie

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 … Read more
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. Read less
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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

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Rating distribution

5 stars
1773
4 stars
1884
3 stars
1061
2 stars
223
1 star
48
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dangerfieldgmoore

Review dangerfieldgmoore 5/5 · Jan 24, 2016

Early 2000s classic relived

I recently was given an original XBOX and a copy of Halo combat evolved for my bachelor party. Best party ever by the by. But aside from that I have just recently beaten the game on normal mode. Its been about 10 years since I'd even played this game so I was dubious. Boy was I wrong to be though, …

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I recently was given an original XBOX and a copy of Halo combat evolved for my bachelor party. Best party ever by the by. But aside from that I have just recently beaten the game on normal mode. Its been about 10 years since I'd even played this game so I was dubious. Boy was I wrong to be though, it was as good as ever, great pacing and fun game polay made the experience fly by and urge me on to play as much as possible. Wow does this hold up, and the story is simple and great too. I know that I am gushing but halo has become so disappointing to me over the years that it is releeving to know that my unrequited love was founded in something.

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TehDoct0r65

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.

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TehDoct0r65

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 Flood yet, so we'll …

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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 Flood yet, so we'll see if that's as annoying as I remember as a high schooler.

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SuperFieroStatus

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 …

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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 like, as a big sci-fi guy, I should really see the story.

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