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Halo: Combat Evolved Review (continued)
More User Submitted Halo: Combat Evolved Reviews
Date: 2008-02-06
Quite Possibly the Most Over-Rated Game of All Time
After reading the other reviews, you may be wondering about the two-star rating. Yes, this game is beautiful to look at. The attention to detail is astounding. It's really to bad that the development team didn't put as much effort into things like gameplay or characters, or one of the other things that truly make a game great.
From start to finish, this game re-defines the term "cookie cutter". You walk along a pre-determined and shoot everything that moves. It requires no skill whatsoever. A two-year old could beat this game on "Legendary", it's hardest difficulty. That said, mowing down wave after wave of alien bad guys does offer some mindless entertainment.
As if the gameplay wasn't bad enough, the developers felt the need to add what can only be described as the worst cast of characters since the dawn of man. You have:
- Master Chief (you): Honestly, they couldn't give the guy a name? For those of you who don't know, Master Chief is short for Master Chief Petty Office, a high Non-Com rank in the Navy. You have about five lines of dilouge in the game, all of it spoken in a voice that makes you sound more like a neanderthal than a super-soldier.
- Cortana: A highly sophisticated Artificial Intelligence. She's integrated into your armour's systems, but serves no useful purpose. Throughout the game, she offers up a few vague hints as to what your objectives are, none of which are very helpful. You would think that she could at least give you a map, huh?
- Captain Keyes: Not much to say really. He's a fairly stereotypical military officer. Goes down with ship, and all that. You get to rip his brains out later in the game.
- 343 Guilty Spark: And finally, the one character that I actually like. He's evil, mischievous little floating robot who has more to his agenda than meets the eye.
All in all, this game was mediocre. Nothing about it to truly seperate it from the pack. If you see it in your local store's bargain bin, I heartily recoment picking it up. It'll give you a few hours of brain-rotting amusement. Othewise don'r bother. If you want a truly amazing game, I recommend picking up a copy of System Shock 2, Deus Ex, or even Half-Life.
Date: 2008-01-28
One of the best
All I can say is wow. I already had Halos 2&3 when I bought this, so I wasn't expecting much. However, the graphics were as good as Halo 3. Also, if you liked 2&3, this game has a jungle scene, a beach scene, a valley scene, a forest scene,... more so then even 3. the game play is great, everything exceeds expectations. It even takes less time loading than 2 or 3. If you like the other Halos, or even own both, you should still get this game. 6 OUT OF 5 STARS!!!!!!!!! I love you, Bungie Corporation.
Date: 2008-01-18
AWSOME
There may not be the flashing graphics, and voice sound as Halo 3, but this game sure rocks. You should definatly buy it.
Date: 2008-01-17
Halo best FPS ever!
The version of Halo that I recieved was the "Very best of Platinum Hits" version, so the cover was different than the original (and what was pictured.) My cousin still loves the game as his Christmas present.
Date: 2008-01-08
Great 1st person shooter
This game plays almost as good as the new Halo3 game. I can see why this game is so popular its a very good 1st person shooter. well worth the $10 I payed for it.
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