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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: For XBox gamers, the penultimate first person shooter series is Halo and Halo: Combat Evolved was the game that started it all. However for those gamers that have come late to the party, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary edition is a remastered version...
Abstract: Ten years ago, Halo became the game that almost-singlehandedly sold the original Xbox, and along the way won the hearts of many a console gamer. Since then, the sci-fi franchise has gone from strength to strength. Halo 3's first-day sales set records w...
Abstract: Halo, which launched alongside the Xbox itself on November 15, 2001, was a landmark title for many reasons. Aside from launching a new franchise and defining a system, the game also legitimized the first person shooter as a viable genre on consoles. Th...
Abstract: NameHalo: AnniversarySummary:The classic original Xbox game, with a few extra tweaks.Games Info:Developer: 343 Industries; Publisher: Microsoft Game StudiosClassification:R16Platform:Xbox 360Test Platform:Xbox 360Is it really necessary to remake a game th...
If you missed out on the initial euphoria when Halo: Combat Evolved launched the Xbox, then this HD enhanced version puts a glossy coating on what is still an exciting and challenging sandbox shooter. ...
Even with its flaws, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary dramatically succeeds in being a celebratory look back at what was considered a "perfect" first-person shooter experience 10 years ago. It's something to be looked back on fondly, and a comforting a...
In the current vogue for remastered videogames, Halo Anniversary edition stands apart. Where other developers milk the cash cow with perfunctory 1080p updates, 343 Industries has lovingly restored the original to a fresh glory. Exhibited alongside con...
