Halo: Combat Evolved - Anniversary (Xbox 360)

Having played both this and every other Halo game thoroughly I can tell you this game is a real worthy remake of the Original Halo CE. Campaign; - The game preserves Halo's classic storytelling qualities and the sense of wonderment the game so effectively put across when it was released 10 years ago. - The new graphics feel great and will inspire even the most hardest Halo fan to replay the campaign, also the ability to switch between old and new graphics is a well thought addition and really emphases the previous point - The Old favourite Magnum retorns in full power along with Halo CE's other famous attributes - The return of 'Skulls' from Halo 2 & 3 is great and provides purpose to exploration - Terminals... I'll let you see for yourself - LIVE coop... something CE really needed. KINECT; - The voice recognition may be a tad sketchy at times but a fun gimmick nonethless - Changing the graphics with voice is probably the best command - The 'Library' and consequent 'analyse' and 'scan' modes really makes it feel good to own a Kinect... while this isn't worth buying a Kinect for it is certainly a nice feature Multiplayer; - Use all your Reach stats and Spartan.... works like a brilliant map pack - 6 Classic maps from Halo 1 & 2... great to re-visit - 1 Firefight map... the perfect classic setting in Halo 1 that was just bursting for firefight -brilliant- the addition of four or so ODSTs to assist you is great Edit; 3D! - Having just purchased a 3D monitor I was able to try out this less well known about feature. It definitely works. It's physically possible and feasible to play through the game entirely in 3D as it adds depth but doesn't interrupt play or strain your eyes or distract you in tense moments. Definitely not a required feature to play the game but if you possess a 3D screen it is worth taking this feature for a spin. However; This is a remake... and in that league this is the best by far that I have seen, but despite remastered, the Graphics are not on par with newer games, also as the game is true to the original the AI and easy-to-get-lost levels are back, probably for the better for Halo fans but gamers new to Halo may not appreciate that in the same way. The multiplayer is basically Reach but the addition of a few specific playlists allow for classic Halo play... but this is how I would have wanted it to be. In conclusion this is a remake really worthy of it's title and a must buy for fans of the franchise... but newer gamers may wish to read into the story a little first etc to appreciate it for what it is. Also the very reasonable price tag reflects these points.

Halo redefined the FPS (First Person Shooter: You see through the character's eyes) genre and became the game every other FPS had to measure up to. You can sum up why Halo excels above other FPS games in a single word, variety. Like food, games quickly get dull if you just keep doing the same thing over and over. So it can pay dividents to mix things up a bit to keep the player interested. The problem with this is that you can end up with a game that doesn't know what it is. The designers try and cram too much into it and it ends up trying to do everything and doing none of it well. When you scrutinise Halo, you find it is stuffed with variety. There are driving sections and flying sections in there, but they don't seem tacked-on, they form a natural, seamless part fo the gameplay. The weapons provided are varied too, and importantly, sometimes choice is given, and sometimes you don't get a choice of weapon, you have to use what's there. The environments are varied: with lush, open vistas, swamps, cramped corridors, alien ships etc. The enemies are varied: From chimp-like Grunts, through fast, feline Elites up to the imposing Hunters. The gameplay is varied: The provision of a shield allowed a fundimental change in the was the FPS is played. The player is empowered to be brave for so long as the shield lasts, but when low, the player must seek cover. This results in a wonderful variety of emotions as you go from bold attacks to cowering behind cover desperately hoping your shield will recharge before the enemies catch up with you. The difficulty is varied: Many games adjust difficulty very cheaply by adding more enemies and taking away weapons and health packs. Not so Bungie (and now 343). Yes on higher levels, there are more enemies. But the enemies are stronger and smarter. Your mad charges that cut swathes through them on the lower levels will see quickly you cut down on the higher levels. This forces you to change your strategy and as you do, you discover that you can prevail. The feeling of elation when you take out your first Elite on the Legendary setting is quite a rush. All that I've written is valid for the original XBox version of the game. The 360 version builds on this by ramping up the graphics dramatically, and making the game look fantastic. 343 have converted the game with great care, attention to detail and with obvious affection. A masterful update. Oh, and there's multiplayer too, apparently.... ;-) The "wink" there signifies ironic understatement. The original Halo multiplayer was excellent, and gave a choice of co-operative play or competitive play on a good selection of environments. Halo Anniversary has all that, and adds the benefit of a decade of improvement to the Halo multiplayer experience. This is a classic game that you really must play if you have any interest in the FPS genre.

I should start by admitting I was a huge fan of Halo when it first released on Xbox. I'd never really been into consoles and playing it at a friends made me decide to go out and buy an Xbox at the time. I'd always been a fan of PC gaming and never thought consoles could host a first class shooter; this game proved that very wrong and delivered (at the time) the best sci-fi shooter I had played. Ten years on the game was remade. Fundamentally it's the same excellent game, with exactly the same campaign based around Master Chief and his battles with the Covenant but there have been some major improvements. The most important for me was the addition of online co-op. Myself and a friend did find a way of using system link and gamespy arcade via our PC's to play Halo over the internet as if we were playing on a lan at the time but it wasn't too reliable for us. The addition of built in co-op over xbox live with the usual integrated voice chat and ease of use made a big difference and led to a wonderful few Thursday nights playing our way back through this. The game also contains a bunch of classic Halo multiplayer maps, redeveloped in the multiplayer engine from Halo Reach Halo: Reach (Xbox 360) and playable over xbox live for the first time. The other major change is a big overhaul of the graphics, bringing them closer to current gen standards. They're not quite cutting edge but using the back button allows you to switch between classic and new graphics and see just how far they have come. Due to the improvements I'd consider this a worthwile remake of classic game. Perhaps not essential but well worth it.

Halo 1 is back and what a treat it is. I've been playing the online multiplayer for hours and the new maps are so addictive. 343 have included multiplayer maps from both Halo 1 and Halo 2 with the classic gameplay. Pistols, with scopes are back, 3 shots and your opponent is dead. Here is a complete list of the maps released so far: .Beaver Creek (Battle Canyon) .Hang 'Em High (High Noon) .Damnation (Penance) .Timberland (Ridgeline) .Prisoner (Solitary) .Headlong (Breakneck) I've already played 15 games of Big Team Battle today. It's been amazing so far. The map full of forests called Timberland is great to play, especially with capture the flag. The warthogs feel great as well. This is been the best multiplayer experience I've had since my days of playing Halo 2 on original Xbox Live. Speaking of which, the Headlong map is an exact replica of the Halo 2 version, every polygon and every texture. I can't wait to play more of it. I've been so absorbed in online multiplayer that I have yet to play the campaign. However I'm glad 343 included the option to choose the remastered visuals or the old xbox 1 visuals. Same goes with the soundtrack, either the remastered version or the classic version. The achivements look really good and it will take me alot longer than most other games to unlock them all, especially on Legendary, which is so much harder than Reach's campaign. Also like to add that inside my gamebox came 4 codes. 1 code gives you free access to the DLC to play on your hard drive. 2 codes unlock an extra skull and an avatar, plus the usual 2 day Gold trial is included too. Halo Anniversary is the best Halo game since Halo 3 was released back in 2007. 343 have already stated publically if Halo Anniversary is popular than (a) they will release more map packs from Halo 1 and 2 and (b) Halo 2 will get the full remake it deserves.

I love Halo. And I've tried to resist Xbox gaming, but the lure of Halo was too strong. Whilst the xbox version is a little different to the original pc version, the updated visuals are stunning. The only improvement, being that it would look a lot better on PC :) The game allows you to play the game in either original or updated graphics. Bear in mind, that it's only possible to switch during actual gameplay. Meaning the mode you're in when a cinematic starts, is the one you have to watch till that particular one finishes. A little annoying when you want to compare old and new in real-time. There are little differences in the cinematics too regarding animation, but the gameplay is very accurate to the original. Weapons feels as strong, enemy movement/AI is still impressive, particularly on the harder settings. In essence this feels like a game which games coming out even 10 years later haven't managed to capture the essence of despite all the fancy graphics. I'm playing Halo 3 simultaneously, and whilst it's an okay game. It's not even close to the brilliance of Halo. Particularly on the ring world. The best level design of any game along with the best multiplayer vehicle of all time, the venerable warthog. As you can guess, nostalgia is particularly strong here. Anyway, despite it not being in the description my copy of the game also included the "pre-order bonuses". Grunt Funeral Skull and Master Chief Avatar armour. The avatar armour makes your avatar look like a female (nothing to miss), but the grunt funeral is extremely funny. Every grunt you kill causes their backpack to explode like a plasma grenade. Particularly game-changing in close quarters.

I bought this so me and my friend could play through it on co-op as we have enjoyed all the recent halo games. Now I knew this was a remake of a 10 year old game but got his is awful. I'm sure that 10 years ago this was one hell of a game but things have moved considerably and the quality of this remake is just too poor - even the new shiny graphics aren't really up to much. In co-op the connection was poor (we both have excellent broadband connections and no problems with other games). Both times we finished the first level the game crashed. The game was very jumpy/stuttery too. If I'd have paid 400msp for this I'd have probably said it was worth it, but seriously £30 quid for this trash!? If you see this in the bargain bin for £2 and you're curious then give it a try - otherwise leave well alone keep your money. Original Halo fans - just keep your fond memories from 10 years ago and don't ruin them playing this rubbish.

I was badly disappointed with this game. I had hoped for a completely re-made "Halo: Combat Evolved" using the full "Reach" gameplay engine and interface. Instead, despite the HD up-scaling and retooling of the art I got a plodding and blocky throwback to 2001. The underlying game shows its age BADLY and the "Reach" engine was squandered to give only features and a HUD that roughly approximate the original. This is a a mistake and while objectively it is still a reasonable FPS, this Frankenstein's Monster feels heavily incongruous among a world that has moved on a very long way indeed. HOWEVER, one factor does almost redeem these failings and indeed makes the game itself nearly disposable. This is the fact you get a DLC code for a FREE 'Anniversary' map pack to download for 'Reach' online deathmatching. If bought separately from the 360 marketplace this costs £9.99... Therefore, at the end of the day for ~£15 this suddenly becomes reasonable value. £5 for a not wholly terrible wraith of a long-deceased game is... okay... value. To sum up: worth it for the free 'Reach' DLC.

I pre-ordered this game back in August 2011, eagerly awaiting the remake of my favourite game from childhood. And to an extent, 343 have delivered. Good Points: The visual uplift is absolutely amazing. No matter what I think about the rest of the game, I simply cannot deny that 343 have achieved wonders upgrading the graphics - they have managed to retain the beauty and innovation of the original game, yet have enhanced it very well. My jaw still drops every time I play this game, 3 months on. I find this graphical upgrade best shown at the start of "Two Betrayals". Halo's control room looks like the stuff of dreams. The switching button (back button) between the original graphics and today's graphics was an absolutely excellent idea. Whoever thought of it needs a medal - bear in mind though, the switch is not instant (though it is pretty fast). I have found this out the hard way in the middle of a fight when I have died mid switch!!! The game is essentially 90% accurate to the original. I do commend 343 for their efforts - It can't have been easy to remake Bungie's masterpiece, especially with all the pressure on them to get it right. Well done 343. Bad Points: Ok, the multiplayer almost ruined this game for me. While I think it's nice they've linked it with Reach's multiplayer, personally I don't particularly like reach's multiplayer...so that didn't do it for me right from the start. I appreciate though that this is a matter of personal opinion, so if you liked Reach's multiplayer, feel free to give it a whirl - there's not a lot to do though. There is 1 firefight map - Installation 04. While it's not a bad map, its not brilliant either. (In my opinion of course). There is also a lack of maps - there is only about 5 or 6. HOWEVER. I can honestly say that Big Team Battle on Ridgeline (what was Timberland) is EPIC. unfortunately, though, 343 has committed an (in my eyes, unforgivable) crime. There is NO BLOOD GULCH. Many people will be asking "So what, its just one map?" Look up how successful Red vs Blue was, then get the original Halo 1 and have a game of capture the flag with your mates on Blood Gulch. That my friends, is true happiness. Or at least it was for me! Other issues for me - textures struggling to load getting stuck in walls numerous freezes getting stuck in walls AI covenant seems to be quite inconsistent for me (sometimes they're really good, sometimes they're really bad) getting stuck in walls. Overall: Essentially a great game, which remains true to the fundamentals of the original Halo. For me, the omission of Blood Gulch and the decision to implement the multiplayer of Halo Reach rather than standalone CE multiplayer ruined the experience. Regardless, the campaign is amazing (ignoring the moderate number of glitches) and my issues are mostly personal opinion anyway, so I would recommend this game. The main thing for me is that it didn't dazzle me in the way CE did all them years ago. But that's probably because there's a great deal more fancy tech out nowadays then there was 10 years ago. P.S - I've using the Funeral Skull (Pre order bonus) for my legendary playthrough and it makes it far too easy!!! Just a word of warning ;)

Disc is in excellent condition with the case, manual and game sleeve in just about the same condition. Got delivered 14 days earlier than it was supposed to, would highly recommend buying from this seller.

Juegazo clásico a un gran precio, si te gustan los juegos de acción esté lo disfrutarás al maximo, versión remasterizada para Xbox 360

Tutti gli appassionati della saga di Halo non devono farsi sfuggire questa edizione remastered assolutamente fantastica ad un prezzo assolutamente basso! Se siete abituati a giocare il primo Halo sulla prima XBox classica, rimarrete a bocca aperta davanti a questa edizione per 360! Edizione Multilingua con parlato in italiano e manualetto in inglese!

This is an amazing game, always was, and the remake is good as well. Though primarily so you can still play multiplayer halo 1 and stuff. To be honest I put campaign mode on original graphics because I prefer them and the original sound. Not a big fan of the 'updated' soundtrack unless it's put in the original mode. But then again, that's an awesome feature, clicking a button in the middle of a level will change all the graphics and stuff back to original halo 1 status.

Le jeux est parfait ! je viens de m'apercevoir le code 'l'intérieur na pas été utiliser ! Merci MOMOX !