" Halo is still one of the greatest games to ever grace a console."

"The best way to sum up Halo could be by a line Lawrence Fishburne's character, Morpheus, says in 'The Matrix'... 'You need to see it for yourself'."

"Halo is a masterpiece. If you haven't bought this game, you'll have to check this out anyway, as an xbox-owner. Halo is even doing well in Japan. Now if that doesn't say much, I am a grunt. "

"I am here to tell you this is the best damn first person shooter that has ever hit the shelves for any console or pc, and should be looked at for a game of the year award."

"Halo combines all of what has made previous shooters great, mashes it into one package, and releases it on the most powerful system available."

"...the AI is so good the enemy can create moments that may never be repeated if you play through the game again. "

"The AI, and the long range that most of the fights occur at, give the game the feel of real combat."

"For those looking for the ultimate Xbox game we can't recommend it enough."

"The more I wanted to write and the more I wanted to say, the more I just wanted to stop and go back to wiping the Covenant off the face of Halo."

"Overall Halo is a work of art."

"The best console game I have ever played."

"It is exactly whatÊit says on the box - 'Combat Evolved'."

"Its missions aren't particularly unique, and can be frustrating for people without much experience playing this style of game. That said, the top-notch audio, smooth graphics, and intriguing story make it the best console FPS to come out in a long time."

"The perfect launch game (the perfect FPS?), it doesn't get any better than this. Now go out and buy a piece of gaming history - the perfect launch game."

"In nearly every area Bungie's instant classic expands, refines, polishes and in some cases innovates."

"Playing Halo definitely leaves one of those satisfying great game smiles on your face."

"Halo kicks ass."

"Overall I'd say this is one of the best FPS games I have played on a console since Goldeneye and Perfect Dark."

"When you meet the tougher breeds you'll swear they were being controlled by another human, such is the depth of their AI."

"Halo wins the award for the most repetitive game so far on the Xbox"