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November 2011
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The editors liked
New graphics
Sound design
And new musical score are all fantastic additions
Reworked maps are fun to explore
Voiceactivated command and Kinectenabled galleries are a nice plus
If not essentially useful or memorable. Having the Halo
Reach engine's perks in multiplayer really beefs up the replay value in the Anniversary maps.
Remastered visuals feature beautiful lighting and environmental detail
Campaign is still exciting and satisfying
Multiplayer maps are great fun to revisit
Iconic soundtrack is still excellent
Switching between classic and remastered presentation is entertaining.
The editors didn't like
Retaining the old source code from the first Halo means no improvements or additions to the core combat
Minor bugs and glitches
Swapping up the graphics feels a bit laggy. Firefight is a bit of a disappointment.
Checkpoint system can be unreliable
Only onethird of the original multiplayer maps are included
Abstract: In a year absolutely stuffed with HD remakes, one game - just like its protagonist - stands head and shoulders above the rest. A masterclass in videogame preservation, this is a title that puts the efforts of rival publishers to shame. Both progressive...
Abstract: It has been no less than 10 years since the original Halo: Combat Evolved was released for the Xbox. The game has quickly gained cult hit status and is often credited for reinventing the first person shooter genre for consoles. It managed to secure a p...
Published: 2011-11-17, Author: Chris , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: If you've ever played an Xbox in your life, then odds are that you've played Halo: Combat Evolved, which launched the system and captivated millions of players. But the question isn't "How good was it then?" It's "How good is it now?" The answer: It's...
Remastered visuals feature beautiful lighting and environmental detail, Campaign is still exciting and satisfying, Multiplayer maps are great fun to revisit, Iconic soundtrack is still excellent, Switching between classic and remastered presentation is entertaining.
Checkpoint system can be unreliable, Only onethird of the original multiplayer maps are included, Kinect voice commands are largely useless.
Return to Halo with Chris Watters in this review for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. ...
Abstract: So, that's why I'm excited that 343 Studios gave the game an HD upgrade, along with new features, for the game's 10th Anniversary. A whole other generation of gamers are going to be able to experience the Master Chief we got to—and we get to relive it...
New graphics, sound design, and new musical score are all fantastic additions; reworked maps are fun to explore; voiceactivated command and Kinectenabled galleries are a nice plus, if not essentially useful or memorable. Having the Halo: Reach engine's perks in multiplayer really beefs up the replay value in the Anniversary maps.
Retaining the old source code from the first Halo means no improvements or additions to the core combat; minor bugs and glitches; swapping up the graphics feels a bit laggy. Firefight is a bit of a disappointment.
Abstract: Editor's Note: Product not yet tested. Halo: Combat Evolved was the first great console-exclusive game to grace to the original Xbox, and Microsoft is celebrating its decade of excellent sequels and spin-offs with Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. View...
Abstract: Although it is a remake, the game has been redeveloped using the original code but with new and improved graphics and audio engines. You can now play Halo in full high definition at a 16:9 aspect ratio compared to the original 4:3. The single player ...
A great amount of love and care went into creating Halo Anniversary, and the new graphics engine, while not perfect, is an excellent addition to bring Halo players who missed out on the original ten years ago up to speed. Halo Anniversary’s campaign sh...
Abstract: It's not often that a console gets a launch title that can easily stand the test of time, long after the demise of that console. I can think of only a few exceptions, most of which fall into Nintendo's camp of early releases. But it would be impossible...
