Halo: Combat Evolved – PC

Description

Based off of the same theme as the previous Halo; In
Combat Evolved take your battles online as you are the last of your kind bred
for combat and built for war, master of any weapon and have the fear of no
known enemy. You seek and destroyed the alien onslaught, fighting for the
humanity while uncovering the mysteries that are Halo. From the Manufacturer
Halo, the award-winning and critically acclaimed science fiction epic
adventure, is coming to the PC courtesy of Bungie and Gearbox Software. Packed
with action, Halo contains all the thrilling gameplay and rich story that made
it a smash hit with gamers all over the world. Now you can take the battle
online with all new multiplayer including new maps, weapons and vehicles
available only on your PC! Bent on Humankind’s extermination, a powerful
fellowship of alien races known as the Covenant is wiping out the Earth’s
fledgling interstellar empire. You and the other surviving defenders of a
devastated colony-world make a desperate attempt to lure the alien fleet away
from Earth. Shot down and marooned on the ancient ring-world Halo, you begin a
guerilla-war against the Covenant. Fight for humanity against an alien
onslaught as you race to uncover the mysteries of Halo.New to Halo for the PC:
Halo allows you to take the battle online with gamers from all over the world
in a variety of customizable individual and team based games. Experience the
all new multiplayer with the addition of new maps, weapons and vehicles.
Halo’s been enhanced for play on the PC with the precision offered by the
mouse and keyboard and the support of high-end hardware allowing up to
1600×1200 resolution! Rich sci-fi experience: Halo transports you into a
science fiction universe fresh out of a Hollywood movie. With a detailed,
twisting storyline, complex characters and cunning enemies, Halo will fulfill
every sci-fi enthusiast’s dreams. Vehicle and foot-based action: Tackle
missions any way you choose, be it storming an enemy base or taking the wheel
or gunnery position in a variety of powerful vehicles. Vehicles range from
stolen Covenant flyers to human tanks and more. Intense online multiplayer
shootouts: Take the battle online with gamers from all over the world in a
variety of individual and team-based games such as King of the Hill, Capture
the Flag, Race, Oddball, Death Match, and more Huge Weapon Variety: Enemies
can be crushed with a vast array of human or Covenant weaponry, ranging from
the stealthy semiautomatic pistols and needler guns to the fierce rocket
launchers and fuel-rod gun. Incredible mission variety: Fight the Covenant in
a variety of missions as they uncover the dark secrets of Halo. Among the many
objectives: to attack enemy outposts, raid underground labs for advanced
technology, rescue fallen comrades, steal alien vehicles and weaponry, and
snipe at enemy forces. Indoor and outdoor combat: Fights are seamless in
Halo’s ultrarealistic indoor and outdoor environments as gamers hunt the
Covenant in a variety of single-player and multiplayer battles. Optimized for
the PC: With the precision of mouse and keyboard support, playing Halo is like
never before. Take advantage of their high-end graphic cards and see Halo in
superhigh 1,600 x 1,200 resolution. 5.1 compatible: Enjoy a complete surround-
sound experience! Enemy troops yell out the front speakers, while friendly
troops yell assistance from the right. Meanwhile, hear bullets fired from
behind and watch them strike targets in front of you.

Features:

• A group of alien races called the Covenant is wiping out human bases and colonies across the galaxy. You and a few fellow soldiers are all that's left of a devastated colony-world called Halo. Built for combat, trained for war, you'll do the only thing you can — wage guerilla war on the Covenant and help other humans escape!
• Incredible graphics bring the alien world of Halo to life, as you explore it and unravel its many mysteries
• Control your Character during massive firefights as you eliminate as many Covenant soldiers as possible
• Use your tactics skills to command squads and eliminate the enemy as you engage in guerilla warfare, using whatever weapons you can find
• Incredible all-new multiplayer maps for up to 16 people, with brand new armaments you've never seen before

Product Details:

• Release date: September 30, 2003
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 1.57 inches; 4 Ounces
• Type of item: Video Game
• Rated: Mature
• Item model number: M61-00032
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Manufacturer: Microsoft
• Date First Available: December 6, 2006