A classic for a reason, but a few things could have really helped it hold up (2021 campaign review)

User Rating: 6 | Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary PC

Pros:

  • Switching between classic and remastered graphics
  • Action
  • Vehicles
  • Alien blood effects
  • Pace
  • Weapons
  • Soundtrack

Cons:

  • Too many instant deaths (I played on normal)
  • Repetitive level design
  • These things only happened occasionally, but they add up:
    • Maze of hallways
    • No waypoints at times when you could really use them
    • Buggy (one particularly egregious one prevented me from advancing on the Two Betrayels level)
    • Have to go way too far back when you die
    • Too many waves of enemies in the same location

Rating:

  • Story ***** 5/10
  • Gameplay ****** 6/10
  • Atmosphere ******* 7/10
  • Overall ****** 6/10

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  • Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
  • Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, level design)
  • Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)