20 years have passed for one of the titles that have made Xbox history.
Whenever I approach the games in the Halo series, I do so with a certain respect. My undying love for the franchise began 17 years ago, when in my neighborhood cyber We played some local games in this game that we did not know, but which amazed us just as much. This game was Halo: Evolved combat.
Since then my affection for this saga has continued after many years and, despite the fact that a new game from the main saga has not been released for a long time, I yearn for feelings of wonder and wonder whether the original trilogy produced in Xbox and Xbox 360. Fortunately, we’re only days away from Halo: Infinite, which promises to bring the saga back to its roots. However, the game that started it all is the next one we’ll tell you about.
From the start, Halo: Combat Evolved had an important and vital goal to achieve, as it was a launch title for Xbox, the first Microsoft console to hit the market. The goal was clear: to sell consoles with deep IP
The player takes the place of the Master chef, a Spartan super soldier who is awakened by the crew of the Autumn pillar, as they flee the alien threat known as the Alliance. Captain Keyes in association with Artificial Intelligence called Cortana, they initiate a protocol to prevent the Covenant from discovering Earth. The odds are almost zero against humanity, but Halo: Combat Evolved told us a story where one man can make a difference.
As for the story, its simple and epic story and big budget perfectly complements the gameplay. It told a compelling story, which wasn’t too complex, and left many questions surrounding the world of Halo, past and future, at the end of the game. It was clear that the series had a very bright future.
The pact was an alliance of all kinds of creatures, from the weak Grunts to the dreaded Elites, which behaved slightly differently. Also, right after the middle of the game, you encountered flooding, which swarmed and resurrected humans and other Alliance creatures. There were many weapons availableSo it was crucial to research the broad settings to find the right ones based on the enemies you were up against, especially in the high difficulty modes. This meant that the player had to perform a tactical assessment before each battle, because if he got into the heart of the matter madly, it often resulted in more than certain death.
At certain times of Halo: Combat Evolved, we could get behind the wheel and drive various vehicles, including the legendary Banshee Warthog, to cover more ground and give us an advantage in some of the bigger battles. The last third It is one of the most epic moments
What also surprised me the first time was the enormous diversity of places of each level, so much so that visiting the same place twice during the campaign was a markedly different experience. The Halo Ring was a pretty but deadly environment to explore, which would from sunny beaches to snow-capped canyons.
Considering the impact of Halo: combat has evolved, it was not surprising that a remake would be produced. And so it is, since 10 years later Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary would arrive, who was in charge of 343 Sectors after the departure of Bungie of Microsoft, and did a great job keeping the feel of the original, but adapted to the new generation. You can also press a button to instantly switch between new and old graphics at any time, which was a really spectacular feature, especially for those of us who played the original.
Cannot be underestimated the importance of Halo for Microsoft and Xbox, specifically Halo: combat has evolved, who had the most difficult job of consolidating a franchise on a brand new console. It was no more and no less than a masterpiece and remains one of the all-time favorite games for fans. What would be a perfect celebration for Xbox is that Halo: Infinite can bring that magic back over 20 years later.
