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"THE GOOD TIMES!"
5 stars"

This was the game of xbox in 2001! When everyone was playing it and all your friends came over to play the campaign or multiplayer. The GOOD times! These graphics are good but to a bonus you can change the graphics into the 2001 grpahics!!

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
"Forgot how long and epic this game was!"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

So cool to pick this up so many years later, the gameplay is still awesome.

The HD graphics aren't quite as good as the recent Halo games, but still a huge improvement over the first game.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
"A Classic" Purchased on Mighty Ape

This Game is a remaster of halo ce it is a must have for all halo fans, I love it, it reminds me of 2001 a great way to get into the series. The best price is right here thanks mighty ape

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"First in the series of the best FPS game ever!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Stunning graphics, excellent game play, totally immersive and addictive.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"The Perfect Return"
5 stars"

Halo is still a really good game after so many years, and this tribute by 343 makes it right for the times.

The game is re-created with great visuals, but still the same gameplay and levels you'll remember.

I grabbed this right before Halo 4 as a bit of a refresher, and had a great time. Playing the original Halo in HD- Priceless. Enjoyed it far more than I expected to.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Add bloom lose atmosphere"
2 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

In another desperate gambit to convince Halo fans that 343 are real halo and halo 4 will not be an overwrought mistake comes halo Anniversary. The gist of this is simple. Replace halo with … Halo. What could go wrong-

Well 343 can go wrong, let us begin with them messing with the cut-scenes, doing silly things like removing commander Keyes' pipe because… Why- and ending with adding in a number of terminals which give you plot spoilers. The levels have all been remade to current out of date graphical standards and redressed too much so that you lose much of the atmosphere, in particular when on your way to follow a doomed marine expedition into a grim foggy hell hole and finally meet the flood. Or should I say were. Now the map looks like something from James Cameron's Avatar. Prettier yes, but now lacking in atmosphere completely. Were Halo:CE's graphics out of date- yes, yes they were, but then they were out of date when the game first came out, but nobody seemed to care then, why should we care now- If you have Original halo CE then don't bother, unless you care about the multiplayer, and if you do… Buy Halo Reach the multiplayer engine is EXACTLY the same.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
"Awesome , brings back good memories "
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Excellently remastered Halo : Combat evolved , looks amazing in HD and 3D.

Great fun to play traditional maps with reach weapons and perks , adds a completely new twist to familiar H1&H2 game-play.

Well worth it

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Blast from the past"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This takes me back to 2001, kicking back in the lounge with 3 mates box of pizza and a bottle of drink around the TV. Playing through the FPS that defined the genre on consoles which was Halo. This revitalized version has had the graphics buffed up to what is probably better than halo reach, and at the click of a button you can go back in time and compare the different graphics. The multi-player is some old favorites from halo 1 with new graphics and on the Halo Reach engine. A must grab for any die hard Halo fan or any newbies looking to see where it all started.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"AWSOME"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

The game that we all loved has come back in HD and it is awsome.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Very classic"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Brings me back to the old days :)

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"AWESOME"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Awesome game like the redone graphics took me back to my high school days playing it with my friends I must have for any halo loving person

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Ten years of awesome."
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Halo is one of the defining franchises for first person shooters.

I jumped at the chance to relive the many hours I poured into this game when it was originally released in 2001.

With the option to change in between the new updated graphics and the old graphics at will, this game will bring back many memories.

The added Kinect integration is a nice idea but gets annoying when your flatmates start yelling out the voice commands mid game, so for me it was turned off quite quickly.

I recommend this game to anyone who loved the original Halo: Combat Evolved or to anyone who has thought about playing the Halo series of games as the first game is always a good place to start.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"I Love the Classics"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I love the classics especially Halo 1. It's the same great game it used to be but with a new better Coat I recommend it to all Halo fans great buy.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Eye Popping"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

If you were one of the few who never had the chance to play this when it first came out back in 2001 and are a die hard fan of halo then THIS IS a must have, even for thoughs who have played it in the past. The updated graphics are awesome looking and with one press of a button its back to the classic graphics. And for the first time it is now multiplayer online campaige

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Great Game"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

So much fun. Having the classic mode like having 2 games in one!

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Great service but not the best price"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Hi – Again great website and fantastic service.. But other game shops had the price $10 cheaper so purchasing it ahead of time did not work the best.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Awesome game play and great story"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

For a game model that's 10 years years old, this is one that is WELL ahead of its time and will continue to play over xbox's all over the world for 10 more years. All about the game is not a common theme here as there is SO much free world exploring that can be done with little effort you can collect extra credits all over the place and blow up stuff along the road Over all a great play, with co op mode in full swing, on consoles all over the world, do not be fooled by the pretty boxing the game and all its wonders comes with, MS has really out done them selves with this great re boot of an old tale!
With extra avatar content via xboxlive ™ and multiplayer hang em high causing you to be late for work/shcool I am sure you will be happy to invest your hard earn cash in this gem

bentf3602

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"10 Years And Still Kicking Ass!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Halo CE (2001) introduced Master Chief to the world. One could argue that FPS games have never been the same since. Halo Anniversary is a brilliant and faithful recreation of the original Halo CE Campaign with a Halo Reach enhanced multiplayer using classic Halo CE maps. Since getting it, I have played about 4 hours of multiplayer, and a delved into the Campaign. I can safely say that this is possibly the most stunning game of 2011. Forget Battlefield 3, forget Modern Warfare 3. This is art. 343 have lovingly brought 2001 with you with a handy back button so you can retro up your Halo experience at anytime in the Campaign. There are also terminals so you can get a back story of Guilty Spark and allegedly a few glimpses into Halo 4! Game play is strong and very familiar, however, you can alter your experience with skulls, a feature not yet concieved during the advent of Halo CE. The multiplayer is fast and furious with Reach equipment and graphics and unlike the first Halo, you can join others via Xbox Live. You can play a private match with friends, or get your butt kicked by randoms in a matchmaking match. In short, Halo CEA is rooted deep in tradition with a clear vision for the future. LONG LIVE MASTER CHIEF!

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Halo, again, and its still fun"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

It's old Halo with pretty graphics, better AI, and a better engine. Fun, even if you aren't Halo mad.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Remastered version of Halo 1"
4 stars"

Pretty much just a remastered version of Halo 1 and includes reach multiplayer. So if you already have Halo 1 you probably shouldnt buy it but in saying that, Halo 1 was probably the best of all the Halos.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Amazing"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

It was good in price and quick to get here great game love u mighty ape

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Excellent service"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I brought this as a xmas present so can't comment on game as yet but the fast and efficient service from Mighty Ape has been fantastic and it is easy to see where the item is following the track and trace.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Excellent!!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Perfect condition. Absolutely love it

"Great game"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I was able to play this game on my own with hardly any help so other woman will be able to play it too. Great game great action great graphics and great adventure

"Halo 1 classic on 360 on Xbox One."
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I got it on Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Its a pain having to play both, the Master Chief Collection version is better. Good classic in the FPS genre; this game and Halo 2 were crucial to the original Xbox.

"Epic"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Nice to play what I consider the hardest gameplay of the Halo epic on the 360 with enhanced graphics. It's amazing flick between old & new and see the difference. Recommended.

"Bit of a let down"
3 stars"

After waiting and waiting im disappointed, Game play is nothing like the original Halo, Yes they did well with reliving Halo (1) but why not keep it original!

"Love it"
5 stars"

Awesome game

"Great"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Well worth it. Bought it for a good price. Thanks Mighty Ape.

"We all know"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

We all know why this is a 5 star game. Whether you buy it for nostalgia or to see how it all began, this game is the best.

"343 Brings Back 2001"
5 stars"

343 brings back the gaming classic! The great feature allowing to go back to the original graphics I personally loved! Great to play the old maps online!

"Amazing" Purchased on Mighty Ape

Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary is a remastered HD and 3D version of the original Halo on xbox. The graphics are good. You can also press the back button to revert back to the original graphics. This game also includes 7 multiplayer maps. 6 for matchmaking and 1 for firefight. Multiplayer connects to the Reach servers and is a very great experience.

Pros

  • Amazing game. Nostalgia for people who have played it before and just as good for newcomers
  • Excellent Graphics
  • Awesome Multiplayer

Cons

  • Can't use Reach map packs on multiplayer
"Great"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

The best game made better

"best halo game" Purchased on Mighty Ape

if you want to live out the experience of when the first halo came out this is the game for you. the graphics in this game have been improved to be as good as halo reaches but all you have to do is press a button and your back to the experience of 2001. i would recommend this for any halo fan or any one who wants to live out 2001 all over again

"Awesome"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Glad they remade this it is awesome

"Different Gameplay"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Good idea to have a great classic remastered with modern graphics, but the gameplay is too much like Halo: Reach.

Pros:

  • Graphics look great
  • Sound is the same with remastered music.
  • Skulls in Halo (1), fun stuff

Cons:

  • Auto Aim that wasn't featured in Halo (1).
  • Controls are in presets and none are exactly like the Halo (1) controls.
  • Aiming sensitivity isn't even. Up/Down is slow while side ways is fast. Changing the sensitivity faster to make Up/Down normal, will make side ways aiming far too fast.
  • Vehicle control is bad. Feels like your driving on ice all the time and doesn't respond well with the full speed movement (half thumb stick still makes the vehicle go at 100% speed).
  • Switching between graphics doesn't pause the game. If you accidentally hit it or do it on purpose, the game is still live during the 6sec black screen.
  • Hitboxes and objects are what the classic graphics sees. In modern graphics, walls and objects are slimmed down, but when you try to shoot pass it, it will hit the object, because in the classic graphics, the wall/object isn't slimmed down and your still shooting at it, even though the modern graphics shows nothing is there.

Conclusion: Overall, not a game that is worth $70. Too many bugs and glitches from trying to duplicate the same Halo 1 feel onto another engine, along with another set of textures just doesn't work well. Switching the graphics to classic mode still feels odd. I would rather go on the original xbox and play the original version.