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{{Quote|This is Halo evolved.|Description<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 343'' (2003)</ref>}} | {{Quote|This is Halo evolved.|Description<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 343'' (2003)</ref>}} | ||
'''''Halo: Combat Evolved for PC''''', often nicknamed simply '''''Halo PC''''', was a PC port of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' built for home computers. It was released on September 30 and December 14, 2003 by [[Gearbox Software]] and [[wikipedia:Westlake Interactive|Westlake Interactive]] respectively. A [[Halo: Combat Evolved Trial|demo]] was also released before the PC version. The game demos and videos that were included in the Xbox version were removed from the PC version. | '''''Halo: Combat Evolved for PC''''', often nicknamed simply '''''Halo PC''''', was a PC port of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' built for home computers. It was released on September 30 and December 14, 2003, by [[Gearbox Software]] and [[wikipedia:Westlake Interactive|Westlake Interactive]] respectively. A [[Halo: Combat Evolved Trial|demo]] was also released before the PC version. The game demos and videos that were included in the Xbox version were removed from the PC version. | ||
To complement the release of ''Halo PC'', a standalone, multiplayer-only [[Halo Custom Edition|custom edition]] for modding purposes was released on March 15, 2004 by Gearbox Software. ''Halo PC'' was one of the most popular online shooters played until November 2004 before ''Halo 2'' was released. | To complement the release of ''Halo PC'', a standalone, multiplayer-only [[Halo Custom Edition|custom edition]] for modding purposes was released on March 15, 2004, by Gearbox Software. ''Halo PC'' was one of the most popular online shooters played until November 2004 before ''Halo 2'' was released. | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
''Halo PC'', for the most part, plays exactly like its Xbox version. As a computer-port, the PC version lacks the ability to play splitscreen in multiplayer and cooperative-play in campaign. It does, however, contain several new features, namely the ability to browse the multiplayer lobby for online matches, direct connection to server via [[wikipedia:IP address|IP address]] and the ability to run the game in "Safe Mode" (for computers that do not meet the PC requirements). | ''Halo PC'', for the most part, plays exactly like its Xbox version. As a computer-port, the PC version lacks the ability to play splitscreen in multiplayer and cooperative-play in campaign. It does, however, contain several new features, namely the ability to browse the multiplayer lobby for online matches, direct connection to the server via [[wikipedia:IP address|IP address]] and the ability to run the game in "Safe Mode" (for computers that do not meet the PC requirements). | ||
The game comes with several exclusive multiplayer additions such as the six new multiplayer maps which are [[Timberland]], [[Death Island]], [[Gephyrophobia]], [[Danger Canyon]], [[Ice Fields]] and [[Infinity]], discarded weapons from the Xbox version which are the [[Unidentified fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]] and [[M7057/Defoliant Projector|Flamethrower]] and vehicles such as the [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] and [[M12A1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Rocket Warthog]]. With the [[2014]] release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the multiplayer component included for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' was that of ''Halo PC'', including all previously PC-exclusive maps, weapons and vehicles. | The game comes with several exclusive multiplayer additions such as the six new multiplayer maps which are [[Timberland]], [[Death Island]], [[Gephyrophobia]], [[Danger Canyon]], [[Ice Fields]] and [[Infinity]], discarded weapons from the Xbox version which are the [[Unidentified fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]] and [[M7057/Defoliant Projector|Flamethrower]] and vehicles such as the [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] and [[M12A1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Rocket Warthog]]. With the [[2014]] release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the multiplayer component included for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' was that of ''Halo PC'', including all previously PC-exclusive maps, weapons and vehicles. | ||
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*The PC port has flawed lighting, causing bump mapping textures to not be active unless dynamic lighting is activated. This can be easily seen by using the flashlight. | *The PC port has flawed lighting, causing bump mapping textures to not be active unless dynamic lighting is activated. This can be easily seen by using the flashlight. | ||
*''Halo PC'' has been the foundation of each new iteration of Combat Evolved, being used in both [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]] and [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]], this is because of the PC port's support for online play. Something that only came to Halo with the introduction of [[Xbox Live]] matchmaking on [[Halo 2]]. | *''Halo PC'' has been the foundation of each new iteration of Combat Evolved, being used in both [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]] and [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]], this is because of the PC port's support for online play. Something that only came to Halo with the introduction of [[Xbox Live]] matchmaking on [[Halo 2]]. | ||
*''Halo PC'' (and [[Halo: Combat Evolved Trial|its demo]], which has attracted | *''Halo PC'' (and [[Halo: Combat Evolved Trial|its demo]], which has attracted many players due to its online play, which is limited to the ''Blood Gulch'' map and ''Silent Cartographer'' level) has remained incredibly popular since its release. In May 2007, over 130,000 players played ''Halo PC'' online, nearly 4 years after the game's release. Its popularity with PC gamers continues today.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=12521 '''Bungie.net''': ''Interesting Halo 1 PC Stat'']</ref> | ||
*''Halo PC'' can be played without the CD as of [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC) patches#Halo Update 1.08 patch|Patch 1.08]]. | *''Halo PC'' can be played without the CD as of [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC) patches#Halo Update 1.08 patch|Patch 1.08]]. | ||
*The key code for ''Halo PC'' unlocked a [[Nameplates|visual flair]] available on [[Bungie.net]] for the player in Halo Reach before March 31, 2012. | *The key code for ''Halo PC'' unlocked a [[Nameplates|visual flair]] available on [[Bungie.net]] for the player in Halo Reach before March 31, 2012. | ||