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Two years after the phenomenal success of Halo for the Xbox, Microsoft has finally ported this first-person alien shooter to Windows--just in time to promote the release of Halo 2 for Xbox. In Halo, you control the Master Chief, an enhanced soldier awakened from cryogenic sleep to save humankind from a nasty group of aliens called the Covenant. Although the PC version only adds a few maps and loses the cooperative mode, the impressive graphics, exciting gameplay, and variety of weapons and vehicles make Halo worth a try for any fans of first-person shooters.
The demo features two vehicles, a substantive single-player mission, and one multiplayer map that supports up to 16 players on the GameSpy network. Both enemy and friendly intelligence are realistic, and a unique (for two years ago) defense system with rechargeable shields allows for intense firefights that don't permanently cripple the Master Chief. Once learned, the mouse-steering system allows for some fancy driving. The environments look awesome, and a subtle soundtrack enhances the experience. Be warned that the listed system requirements are a bare minimum. Adjusting video settings may be necessary to improve performance on some systems.
Publisher's Description
From Microsoft Game Studios:
Bent on humankind's extermination, a powerful fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant is wiping out the Earth's fledgling interstellar empire. 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 guerrilla war against the Covenant. Fight for humanity against an alien onslaught as you race to uncover the mysteries of Halo.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 483 votes
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Current version:
4.4 starsout of 483 votes
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"I hope that I can figure out how to do this. ."
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
still not sure how to do this
Cons
technology sucks
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"this game is awesome"
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
not support my laptop
Cons
great game
Summary
great game
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"Awesome game! btu whats the product code?"
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
Awesome game,
Great PvP,
Awesome weapons,
and good graphics for it's time.Cons
I don't know what the product code is. some one help?
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"Brilliant!"
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
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Cons
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"A "Must Play""
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
I think the history is awesome, the multiplayer is also very good. The developer did a awesome job of making this video game.
Cons
Sometimes a little bit laggy, and the DEMO version shows less of 2% of what you can do in the FULL game.
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"it didnt work"
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
there where None
Cons
It wouldn't work, and kept telling me that my internet was down.
Summary
if anybody knows a REAL site to download from please let me know
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"you need mods"
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
ITS A FUN GAME!!!AND ITS FREE!!
Cons
you need mods to make trial version more funner like more vehicles and cool weapons and in multiplayer to many people hack,flirt,sexiul abuse,virtual abuse,and take the game to serously!
Summary
ITS A FUN GAME BUT YOU NEED MODS AND YOU NEED ANTI VIRUS BECUASE TO MANY HACK I ALMOST GOT MY COMPUTER HACKED BY PLAYING THIS GAME!!WARNING WATCH OUT WHAT SERVER U GET ON IN MULTIPLAYER!!over all the game is really fun but if u want more of the game without paying u need to download mods i use SNAKE MOD but thats for champain only not multiplyer these are some multiplayer mods u might need to make the game funner snow gulch,gruntwars,H3BLOODGULCH,and u can find the rest at mods.com/halotrial and i would prefure you to get anti virus so u wont get hacked like i did i am a pro at halo trail been playing almost my whole life so u should take advice from me
GET CALL OF DUTY MONDERN WARFARE 3 AND CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS ON PS3 AND XBOX360!
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"The download from cnet would not open up to play."
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
I downloaded the game and the Icon did not open up anything to play the game. so i feel like I downloaded a virus or something,because there was no game to open up and play.
Cons
what a joke this download was. I downloaded crossfire and that the only game from cnet that ever played. so i don'tthink I will ever go thru the time to download a game and then it wont open up to play from cnet again.
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"Download stopped near the end"
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
None while on a limited broadband connection this thing cost me MBs then stopped.
Cons
Downloaded the Crossfire game and came to find that it is an internet game only and this game got over three quarters downloaded then stopped and charged me the MBs....bummer
Summary
Not worth the effort....will stick to the review section
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"goooddd game!!"
Version: Halo: Combat Evolved
Pros
easy to play, good graphics, intense action on hard mode(i cant finish it).damn!
Cons
too shooooorrrtttt trial! they should give the full version for free!! hehehe
Summary
very good game!
