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Halo: Combat Evolved

The first entry in the iconic Halo series was developed by Bungie and is now over 20 years old.  Halo: Combat Evolved was ahead of its time upon release with its innovative FPS gameplay, smooth vehicle movements, and vast range of weapon and enemy types. 

HALO COMBAT EVOLVED
Halo: Combat Evolved

Franchise
Halo
Platform(s)
PC , Xbox (Original) , Xbox 360 , Xbox One
Released
November 15, 2001
Developer(s)
Bungie , Gearbox Software
Publisher(s)
Microsoft Game Studios
Genre(s)
FPS
Engine
Blam Engine
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Violence
How Long To Beat
10 Hours

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