100
Halo is quite simply the closest thing we have ever experienced to a living, breathing alternate universe. [Jan 2002, p.72]
100
The definitive reason to own an Xbox. [Feb 2003, p.95]
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.
8
My brother played this game only so much, watching him play never gets old, and playing myself is an awesome experience that somehow feels futuristic 25 years later. I mean, Halo 2 coulda’ came out yesterday with those graphics.
9
First few chapters are 10/10 amazing, the the last few are absolute garbage, especially 8 & 10, they are both so bad its almost a joke, the final race is fun, but Lv. 8 is so boring that it puts me to sleep. The midgame twist was fun, and the gameplay is the best in the series, but just like Halo 2, the ending section is so poorly done it brings it down from a 10 to a 9.
10
in my opinion halo ce is the second worst bungie halo game the only worst one is odst which is unmemorable ( its still better then the **** 343 puts out though), the campaign has ton of memorable missions the story is a masterpiece, this is one of the few games that in my opinion does not deserve a remaster for it is already perfect, the magnum is still the most fun weapon to use in any game in my opinion.
Halo: Combat Evolved
Xbox
Released On:
Nov 15, 2001
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
97
User score
Generally Favorable
8.6
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100
Surprisingly impressive. In fact, the enemy and ally A.I. is done extremely well. Even on lower difficulties, you'll find enemies give you a challenge.
100
Your objectives are simple enough that you never have to flip switches, jump over pits or hunt down missing keys, but at the same time the smart enemies, brilliant level design and strategic combat will tax your brain more than any scavenger hunt ever could.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.6
85% Positive
2985 Ratings
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9% Mixed
316 Ratings
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7% Negative
231 Ratings
231 Ratings
May 17, 2026
10
in my opinion halo ce is the second worst bungie halo game the only worst one is odst which is unmemorable ( its still better then the **** 343 puts out though), the campaign has ton of memorable missions the story is a masterpiece, this is one of the few games that in my opinion does not deserve a remaster for it is already perfect, the magnum is still the most fun weapon to use in any game in my opinion.
Apr 28, 2026
10
This game deserves a higher aggregate score than 8.6. this is the reason why FPS games now have story modes
100
A game that will become the new benchmark for first person shooters. Quite frankly, it's one of the better ones that I have seen in a long time, at least since Half Life.
98
From the look and feel of the game to its balanced learning curve and careful pacing, every aspect of Halo has been polished to perfection.
96
Not only the perfect next-generation first person shooter, it has redefined the genre, on a console no less. Never before has a combat game been so amazing in every way.
90
Though all of the vehicles, especially the Warthog, are given odd control mechanics, playing with the vehicles adds quite a bit of enjoyment to the otherwise standard FPS game mechanics.
80
The first half is fast, exciting, beautifully designed and constantly full of surprises. The second half is festooned with gobsmacking plot twists and great cinematics but let down by repetitive paint by numbers level design.
Apr 25, 2026
10
This was a masterpiece. Introduced story mode to a whole genre basically (FPS). Game of the year 2001. Sorry GTA 3
Apr 10, 2026
7
the gameplay's still fun, it's halo. BUT OH MY GOD WHO THOUGHT THE ENTIRE LAST QUARTER OF THE GAME WAS A GOOD IDEA
Sep 27, 2024
7
Je met 7 parce que je trouve que les niveaux sont très répétitif. Malgrés tout pour l’époque c’était une belle promesse et le lore est très sympa.
Dec 16, 2022
4
Unfortunately, this is what Microsoft company understands from the game. The interesting part is that most of the video game reviewers do not understand only the simple and non-development game genres such as FPS and Sports, let's move on to the review without further ado. First of all, is the game good, which is the exaggerated part? Unfortunately, the game is a disgrace, let alone being bad. We can use a maximum of two weapons with an incredible variety of weapons throughout the game, which makes the game incredibly boring and repetitive, not only mechanically, but also as a level design, the game makes you walk around the same places like a closed box from start to finish. Designs and mechanics Aside from the constant repetition, the game's lack of variety is another matter. Let's come to the most praised subject of the game, artificial intelligence, yes, artificial intelligence has proven that it is good at microsoft software, as never before in the game world. Enemies analyze your movements and play against you, and in the game This is the only tangible thing. Unfortunately, the game makes the only good part of it useless due to its crappy mechanics, level designs and diversity. This game is neither an Arcade FPS or a Realistic FPS, a game that failed both. Stop comparing it to Unreal gold and Quake 2. Serious sam The first encounter opponent I can't even say that if these games are masterpieces, this game is a disgrace. As for the score of the game, it's 42/100
SummaryIn a desperate attempt to keep a conquering alien race called the Covenant from finding Earth, you--a cybernteically enhanced soldier representing the peak of human military evolution--and a ragtag group of Marines flee to a distant uncharted system where you unexpectedly stumble across Halo, an enormous alien artifact in orbit between a... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
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- Xbox
Initial Release Date:Nov 15, 2001
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