Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

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Xbox 360

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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for Xbox 360 + Halo 4 for Xbox 360
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10.91% of people buy Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and Halo 4 ~ Xbox 360.

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Release date Australia
November 15th, 2011
Manufacturer code:
E6H-00045
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Current sales rank
Top 1000
All-time sales rank
Top 100
Product ID
18246899

Description

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” is a spectacularly remastered version of the original “Halo” campaign, created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history. With a bounty of new features including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE, a bundle of some of the most beloved multiplayer maps in “Halo” history reimagined for Xbox LIVE, new challenges and a new story to uncover, “Halo: Anniversary” is a must-have experience.

Features:

  • Stunningly remastered campaign. Relive the award-winning adventure that defined “Halo: Combat Evolved” as one of the best games of the decade with breathtaking next-gen graphics and audio remastered for the Xbox 360. Engage in epic-scale battles against the backdrop of the eponymous “Halo” ringworld, and relive nostalgic memories with the ability to toggle Classic mode to play the original version.
  • Online campaign co-op. For the first time, experience the story that started it all with a friend on Xbox LIVE and launch a cooperative assault against the Covenant, whether you live across the street or halfway around the world. [*Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer.]
  • Classic “Halo” multiplayer maps reimagined. Wage battle on six detailed remakes of some of the most beloved “Halo” multiplayer maps of all time, and bring the fight to the Covenant on a stunning and resonant new Firefight map.1 Remastered in the “Halo: Reach” engine and inspired by maps from “Halo: Combat Evolved” and “Halo 2,” these iconic battlefields reignite the heart-pounding multiplayer action of the original favorites and let you relive epic confrontations like you've never experienced them.

Review by IGN
A great amount of love and care went into creating Halo Anniversary, and the new graphics engine, while not perfect, is an excellent addition to bring Halo players who missed out on the original ten years ago up to speed. Halo Anniversary’s cam­paign shortcomings are pretty apparent, but many of the elements that made the original Halo so great are here, from the great story to the tight combat and well-balanced weapons. If you can approach the experience with an open mind and are willing to take a few frustrating old-school design choices, and you’re fine with a ‘best of’ map pack versus a full redo, then this is a great way to bide the time before Halo 4. 8/10

IGN RATINGS FOR HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED ANNIVERSARY (X360)
8.5 Presentation
Halo has an awesome story, introducing gamers for the first time to characters like the Master Chief and Cortana and launching a beloved franchise on a great note.
8.0 Graphics
The new engine is pretty solid, but doesn’t look quite as good as many modern shooters, even Halo: Reach. However, as an HD remake, this is definitely a cut above most.
8.5 Sound
The timeless Halo soundtrack is here in great form in both original and re-arranged versions, and the voice work is well done.
8.0 Gameplay
The solid weapon balance and pacing return, but there are some frustrating issues with level layouts and navigation that make getting through the stages an occasionally frustrating experience.
8.0 Lasting Appeal
The campaign is pretty short, but the inclusion of online co-op gives you more reason to go back to it. The multiplayer is a blast, but will feel familiar to those who've played Reach exhaustively.
8.0
OVERALL
Great
(out of 10)

 

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17 out of 21 people found this preview helpful:
Preview by Cameron on 8th August, 2011
5 stars "2001 is HERE!"

Those were the days, kicking back on the couch with your best mates with coke and chips on the table. Smart remarks to one another on who was going to win the next firefight. Of course, you teamed up with the guy beside you, and, most of us screened looked.

With all these memories coming back, I am highly anticipating the release of CE Anniversary. Time to take on my old friends and see who will come out on top. With the New and Old look integrated I will use this for half the time I play. Switching back to the old graphics to bring me back those memories.

I recommend this for anyone who was there from the start, all the way through to Reach. And even those CoD and Battlefield guys.

Goodluck on the battlefield.

 
8 out of 9 people found this preview helpful:
Preview by Cade on 3rd October, 2011
5 stars "Can anyone say nostalgia-"

Halo: Anniversary is most definitely a game to buy this Spring for all gamers, particularly the old Halo veterans. With the fact that the gameplay is remained untouched (heck, with classic mode, you're experiencing the same game from 2001) although this time with the additions of achievements and a new co-op multiplayer system to make it all the better.

If you're a new player, now's your chance to travel back in time to discover how the extremely popular Halo series truly started out so that you may have a greater understanding of how the concept of Halo initiated. On the other side, if you're a Halo veteran (or just an average Halo player), you will undoubtedly enjoy this nostalgic experience from 10 years ago.

In addition to these wonderful factors, with a price this low, there's virtually no reason whatsoever for you to not buy this game.

 
4 out of 5 people found this preview helpful:
Preview by Kristian on 3rd October, 2011
5 stars "Redone, Remastered, Reborn."

I recommend any to everyone to is going to buy this game, go find your old copy of Halo C.E, like I did. And play it. It brings back memories that were indeed lost in newer games. The respect you will have for it will pass through to this new version. Halo C.E.A Will blow your mind.

 
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Preview by Steven on 22nd September, 2011
5 stars ""Welcome to the Beginning""

After 10 years of living the game, this is going to be so Awesome, for the new guys on the block, this is where it all started and you are very privileged to go back 10 years and play with today's advan­cements.

Replaying the original after 10 years is just out there & the new version will be for the seasoned players something very special.

Just received the Halo Reach update last night, so get ready for the new Reach Betta Engine to test out all the new online maps coming our ways, so get online and have some fun!

 
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful:
Review by AJ on 10th May, 2012
2 stars "Add bloom lose atmosphere"

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.

 

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