Developer: Bungie Software
Developer: Bungie Software
Developer: Bungie Software
Publisher: Microsoft
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: November 15, 2001 (US)
Release Date: November 15, 2001 (US)
Release Date: November 15, 2001 (US)
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Violence
Halo: Combat Evolved

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Developer: Bungie Software
Developer: Bungie Software
Developer: Bungie Software
Publisher: Microsoft
Publisher: Microsoft
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: November 15, 2001 (US)
Release Date: November 15, 2001 (US)
Release Date: November 15, 2001 (US)
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Violence
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Halo: Combat Evolved

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It doesn't quite live up to the hype, but Halo is a great shooter and easily one of the best Xbox launch titles. Read Review

As a member of an elite military force, you must fight to defend the Earth from alien aggressors on the ancient alien artifact known as Halo. You must fight your way through Halo's mountainous terrain and underground labyrinth to discover the secrets of the mysterious world, and protect the human race. Escaping Halo with your life requires a cunning wit and a major arsenal of weapons.

Switch between foot-based fighting and vehicle-based attacks, where you can pilot flyers, tanks, or buggies, or man the guns while another squad member drives. Multiplayer action in Halo: Combat Evolved gives players the option of co-op missions or free-for-all shootouts.


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Editions

Also known as: Halo

Action Double Pack (Xbox)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 15, 2001
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Halo Triple Pack (Xbox)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 15, 2001
Publisher: Microsoft

ESRB M for Mature Mild Language, Realistic Violence, Blood and Gore

Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 15, 2001
Publisher: Microsoft

ESRB M for Mature Blood and Gore, Violence

Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: Released
Publisher: Microsoft

Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: Released
Publisher: Microsoft

Also available on: PC, Xbox 360, Macintosh, Xbox 360

Specifications

Multiplayer

Local Multiplayer - Versus: 4
Local Multiplayer - Cooperative: 2

For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view GameSpy's Specs FAQ.

Features

  • Explore the giant space station Halo
  • Wage war against The Covenant
  • Discover the mysterious powers deep within Halo
  • Played from first and third-person perspective
  • Realistic physics and lighting effects

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