Shooter · 2001
Halo: Combat Evolved
Humanity is in the midst of a long war against an alien alliance called the Covenant which has been wiping out colony after colony. Your hero is Master Chief, who is given no name beyond his rank in the game itself. He is stationed on the Pillar of Autumn, a ship which, per protocol makes a jump in a random direction…
Key facts
- Released
- 15 November 2001
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 10 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo · Co-op · Couch
- Platforms
- PC · Xbox
- Studio
- Bungie
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 90
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 90 — critics loved it
- A 2001 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Halo: Combat Evolved?
Expect about 10 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Halo: Combat Evolved with friends?
Yes: Halo: Combat Evolved can be played solo, in co-op and together on one screen.
What platforms is Halo: Combat Evolved on?
Halo: Combat Evolved is available on PC and Xbox.
Is Halo: Combat Evolved a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 90.
What games are like Halo: Combat Evolved?
In the same spirit: Halo 2, Destiny 2 and Destiny.
