Halo: Combat Evolved for Windows



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  • Named Game of the Year by Electronic Gaming Monthly, IGN.com Edge, and the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, "Halo" now makes its highly anticipated move to the PC, courtesy of Bungie and Gearbox Software. "Halo," enhanced for play on the PC, contains all the action-packed combat and thrilling gameplay that made it a smash hit for video game fans everywhere. Armed with a new arsenal of weapons and vehicles, "Halo" delivers challenges and surprises as well as intense online multiplayer competition exclusively for the PC....
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Reviews for Halo: Combat Evolved for Windows

posted by jphilbrick , February 26, 2012
  • PROS
  • Campaign was fun, difficulty was just right
  • CONS
  • The graphics nowadays are a bit iffy
  • Review
  • This game really was a good kickoff for the Halo series. It had a really extensive and interesting s...
posted by shadowcreator , September 28, 2007
  • PROS
  • MULTIPLAYER, some good shooting action, decent combat models some enemies are cool.
  • CONS
  • Story sucks, weapons are very outdated and limited, some enemies too childish.
  • The Bottom Line
  • The plotline of this game is full of holes, the gameplay is sort of monotonous, but fun. Buy if you want purely a 'shoot 'em up' experience.
  • Review
  • I am rating the PC game, and this is the only one I have played. We begin as I open the box, and sta...
posted by kornphreak , May 28, 2007
  • PROS
  • So much to do and great graphics. So much fun!
  • CONS
  • Needs high-speed internet to play online without lagging.
  • The Bottom Line
  • Definately recommended to everyone who likes FPS games. This game is awesome!
  • Review
  • My Experience Since I bought this game, it has been one of my favorites ever! My favorite part of th...
posted by destroyer77 , March 16, 2007
  • PROS
  • Action, weapons, replay value, awesomeness, sci-fi stuff
  • CONS
  • Computer Requirements
  • The Bottom Line
  • Buy it! Unless you don't have a good computer or are adverse to using computers for some reason
  • Review
  • The game costs $20, it is known throughout the world, they are thinking of coming out with a movie f...
posted by caljammer , March 07, 2007
  • PROS
  • Great graphics, challenging game.
  • CONS
  • None, this is a great game.
  • Review
  • Halo is a fun game on the PC, but once you start using the multiplayer it becomes addictive. The gra...
posted by twofish72 , November 07, 2006
  • PROS
  • under $20, interesting game universe
  • CONS
  • outdated in every sense of the word and in every technical aspect
  • The Bottom Line
  • Other than for historical reasons, I can't really think of a reason to buy HALO.
  • Review
  • HALO - Combat Evolved (or just HALO for short), one of the industries most successful game franchise...
posted by specter96 , July 31, 2006
  • PROS
  • good story line and great multiplayer
  • CONS
  • Auckward controls
  • Review
  • Most People dont realize this but there is NO END to halo Pc. Multiplayer offers more game types, ma...
posted by swanton00 , September 26, 2005
  • PROS
  • New maps, weapons, vehicles and of course, the online play
  • CONS
  • Um...kinda hi specs, 56kers
  • The Bottom Line
  • Halo is just great., magnificent, fantastic, super crazy, and near perfect. Any game that keeps be playing for 3 and a half years is worth your time.
  • Review
  • Haloyou could call it the game that made the Xbox what it is today. It remained exclusive to Xbox d...
posted by gross99 , June 28, 2005
  • PROS
  • Well if you have tons of money its a way to waste money
  • CONS
  • graphics,player figures,realism, buying the game itself
  • Review
  • Well i have to say for all of you people like me that like the game that has a bullet do a realistic...
posted by mitchell242424 , June 07, 2005
  • PROS
  • good ai and vehicles
  • CONS
  • bad Lip-syncing
  • Review
  • I have this game, it is the best shooting game i have ever played, the graphics, story, ai's and veh...
posted by samf2000 , January 30, 2005
  • PROS
  • Incredible Immersive Action, Awesome AI, Great Graphics and Soundtrack
  • CONS
  • Indoor LEVELS Get a bit Repetitive at times
  • The Bottom Line
  • If you were Stopped by the fact you did not have an X-BOX, You now should go out and buy this For your PC, you won't regret it.
  • Review
  • After Finishing the Game , I quickly realized that this is not only the best First Person Shooter I...
posted by thisorthat15 , September 05, 2004
  • PROS
  • Incredibly graphics
  • CONS
  • Some levels are confusing
  • Review
  • Halo: Combat Evolved is by far my favorite game. It has an intense plot and 10 easy or difficult lev...
posted by solidruslan666 , June 19, 2004
  • PROS
  • really fun game. can run on mid end graphics cards. Beautiful graphics
  • CONS
  • will not run properly on nvidia cards below the fx 5900xt.
  • The Bottom Line
  • Buy this game if you want awesome action and graphics. If you have a geforce fx 5200 stay away!!
  • Review
  • I do not have an xbox but I really wanted to play Halo. It finally came out for the pc. It plays rea...
posted by bubbasmythe , May 22, 2004
  • PROS
  • Incredible Graphics Great Story Great Enemy AI
  • CONS
  • None (My PC handles it excellently).
  • Review
  • Halo: Combat Evolved is an incredible game for the PC. The graphics are beautiful; the story is unbe...
posted by gcrockin , March 30, 2004
  • PROS
  • you dont have to buy a xbox to play halo now
  • CONS
  • You need an excellent computer
  • Review
  • I wouldnt call it that for the PC, i would call it that halo combat devolved. Pretty much you have g...
posted by snow_rider_11 , March 23, 2004
  • PROS
  • A fantastic game, with fairly good graphics.
  • CONS
  • Very outdated, needs a top-of-the-line computer.
  • Review
  • Halo is a game that was originally planned to be released on PC first. Microsoft decided to release...
posted by rristuccia , March 10, 2004
  • PROS
  • might be fun...
  • CONS
  • ..if your computer is up to the task.
  • Review
  • This will have to be a short review because I cannot play this game. I'm not sure what kind of super...
posted by theuerkorn , October 02, 2003
  • PROS
  • Good FPS everything, vehicles, good multiplayer mode ;-)
  • CONS
  • Lots of "been there done that", system requirements, progress saves only last checkpoint, AI
  • The Bottom Line
  • Sure, it's a great game but whether it's the best depends on your preference (and your hardware).
  • Review
  • If media hype is right, then Halo: Combat Evolved is one of the most anticipated games for 2003. Aft...