A near timeless masterpiece, Combat Evolved is a symphony of compelling atmosphere, exceptional music, and combat bliss. Re-used campaign assets don't get in the way of the perfection that is the sandbox - Every enemy, gun, grenade, and vehicle serves a distinct purpose in tightly designed arenas where impeccable A.I. create an always dynamic fight.

Multiplayer combat quickly becomes second nature and very apparently one of the most skill demanding console FPS multiplayer games after overcoming an admittedly tough-to-master learning curve.

It's too bad they never made a Halo: Combat Evolved Two.