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Binding: Video Game Brand: Microsoft EAN: 0659556745165 ESRB Age Rating: Mature Item Dimensions: Label: Microsoft Manufacturer: Microsoft Model: 659556745165 MPN: F78-00002 Platform: Xbox Publisher: Microsoft Release Date: June 15, 2006 Studio: Microsoft Features:
Accessories: Editorial Review: Product Description: 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 guerilla-war against the Covenant. Fight for humanity against an alien onslaught as you race to uncover the mysteries of Halo. Halo takes you deep into the future, with the fate of planet Earth hanging on your shooting skills. After a massive battle, only one ship is left and its crew is stranded on an abandoned space station. You must do whatever it takes to keep the Covenant from reaching Earth. Experience the ultimate Halo challenge with all-new online multiplayer for up to 16 players. Take on the world in any of the 15 multiplayer maps including 6 brand new maps never before seen. Unleash destruction with incredible weapons and vehicles including brand new armaments for intense online multiplayer games. Voted Game Of The Year by IGN.com, Electonic Gaming Monthly, and Xbox Magazine. Amazon.com Review: More often than not, when a game is in development for more than three years, it does not live up to the hype. Bungie's Halo is the exception. Not only does it meet expectations, it greatly exceeds them. This sci-fi first-person shooter is a nearly perfect blend of gameplay, graphics, and sound. The story revolves around the conflict between humans and an alien race known as the Covenant. The aliens have discovered a powerful artifact--on the ring-shaped planet called Halo--that will shift the balance of power, and it's up to the player to stop them. In addition to several first-person-shooter levels, the game offers numerous opportunities to engage in vehicular combat. Both the enemy and allied artificial intelligence are extremely impressive. Enemies will use the terrain and layout to put you in tight spots. Allies will know when to cover and aid you. For instance, if you hop into a jeep, an ally will know to jump in and man the turret on the back of it. The graphics are exquisitely detailed, but only move at 30 frames per second rather than 60. The sound effects and voice acting are superb. The level design is among the best ever; most of the game is engaging and challenging without being frustrating. There's also high replay value thanks to the built-in single-player, cooperative, and deathmatch modes. Much like the outstanding GoldenEye 007 for Nintendo 64, Halo raises the bar for console first-person shooters. All console action games will be measured against Halo for years to come. --Raymond M. Padilla Pros:
Amazon.com Product Description: This action shooter takes place on a mysterious alien world. It offers a combination of team-based first-person-shooter gameplay (reminiscent of Tribes) and third-person vehicle combat elements. Gameplay kicks off with the player heading down to the planet's surface in a troop carrier, à la Aliens. As the player and fellow marines exit, the remaining troopers form a flank in reaction to an oncoming onslaught of human and alien enemies. It's this smart AI system that makes for a noticeably unique gameplay feel. Another very nice feature is the seamless transition into vehicular elements. As you venture through mission objectives, a variety of enemy flyers and on-ground buggies are yours for the taking. Come across a vehicle and the camera will pull back to a third-person view as you strap in and motor through crossfire. A co-op mode allows a friend to join you in the single-player missions. For chaotic fighting action, up to four players can duel in split-screen deathmatch mode or link systems for LAN play. However you choose to hero your way through Halo: Combat Evolved, the action should break in your new Xbox in explosive style. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Master Chief Is CoolI was very late onto the Halo bandwagon...I didn't play the first until the last was already released...I should have gotten to it sooner. Halo is probably the best game I've ever played. The storyline is engaging, and the cut scenes are actually more informative and entertaining than annoying. At the risk of sounding insufferably corny, I became quite attached to the story, and sometimes felt like I was ACTUALLY fighting the Covenant. A very, very, very, very good game. ... Read More Rating: - Halo Rocks, Awesome game,This is a great game that you will play for hours without realizing how much time has passed. Although it is a game that you shoot and kill, it still doesn't seem violent. Probably because you are shooting aliens and various strange looking creatures. I allow my 7 year old to play it. The only negative I see is some use of foul language but there is not much of it. I highly recommend you try it. Play it and make sure you think it is suitable for your children or teens. Have Fun! Rating: - An amazing game that started a fantastic and much needed series.If you own an Xbox and you do not own this game there is no hope for you. The graphics are great for when it was made. The music is some of the best I have ever heard in a game, let alone a shooter. The sound effects for the guns and explosions are good. The single player campaign is one of the best among FPS games. The story unfolds and you genuinely begin to wonder if humanity will make it. The game play is great and the controls feel spot on. The split screen multi player is some of the most fun ... Read More Rating: - Best halo gameThis is the best Halo game because it has the best story and the coolest guns pretty much everything is good Rating:  - HaloOrdered Halo Combat Evolved and received Halo. But, it was in the Halo Combat Evolved box. WOuld like the correct game. |
