Game Information:
- Release Year: 2001 (Original release), 2011 (Remastered version)
- Developer: Bungie
- Publisher: Microsoft Studios
- Platforms: Xbox, Microsoft Windows
Features:
1. First-Person Shooter Gameplay: Halo: Combat Evolved is a first-person shooter game that introduced the iconic Halo series. It combines fast-paced action, exploration, and a compelling storyline.
2. Engaging Campaign: The game features a single-player campaign where players assume the role of Master Chief, a super-soldier known as a Spartan, as he battles against the alien Covenant forces on a ring-like structure called Halo.
3. Cooperative Gameplay: Halo: Combat Evolved allows for cooperative gameplay, enabling players to complete the campaign together with a friend, either locally or online.
4. Multiplayer Modes: The game offers a variety of multiplayer modes, including competitive player-versus-player matches with various game types like Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.
5. Variety of Weapons and Vehicles: Players have access to a wide array of weapons and vehicles, both human and alien, allowing for different combat strategies and approaches.
Overview:
Halo: Combat Evolved is the first entry in the Halo series, introducing players to the expansive universe and engaging gameplay that would become a hallmark of the franchise. The game combines a rich sci-fi narrative, intense action, and immersive multiplayer experiences.
Gameplay:
In Halo: Combat Evolved, players assume the role of Master Chief, a Spartan super-soldier equipped with advanced armor and weaponry. The game takes place on the ring-shaped world of Halo, where players engage in combat against Covenant forces, utilizing a combination of shooting, melee attacks, and tactical maneuvering.
The campaign offers a mix of outdoor and indoor environments, challenging encounters with enemy AI, and a nonlinear structure that allows for exploration and discovery. Players can employ a variety of strategies, utilizing weapons and vehicles to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.
The multiplayer mode allows players to engage in competitive matches against other players, either locally or online, in a range of game types and maps. This adds a layer of replayability and provides opportunities for intense multiplayer battles.
System Requirements (PC):
The system requirements for the PC version of Halo: Combat Evolved are as follows:
Minimum Requirements:
- OS: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
- Processor: 733 MHz Pentium III or equivalent
- Memory: 128 MB RAM
- Graphics: 32 MB VRAM, DirectX 9.0b compatible
- DirectX: Version 9.0b
- Storage: 1.2 GB available space
Recommended Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP
- Processor: 1.2 GHz Pentium III or equivalent
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: 64 MB VRAM, DirectX 9.0b compatible
- DirectX: Version 9.0b
- Storage: 1.2 GB available space
Game Size: 425 MB
