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AHalo: Combat Evolvedplayer has shown off a hilarious grenade fail while showing the game to a friend for the first time, showcasing the kind of moments it continues to create over 20 years after its initial launch.Halo: Combat Evolvedmay be over two decades old, but gamers are still having plenty of fun in Bungie’s opening game in the series.
It’s easy to forget just how influential of a titleHalo: Combat Evolvedwas back in 2001. The game revolutionized the console shooter, showing that the FPS genre didn’t have to be confined to PC to create an unforgettable experience. It was one of thebest exclusives on the original Xbox, proving to be an enormous system seller that helped cement the brand’s place among the console titans. There’s a reason that gamers are still picking it up today - it plays great, and while the graphics may be dated at this point, it’s still an absolute blast.
Redditor KiddShi shared the hilarious clip, which was captured while showingHalo: Combat Evolved’s story campaignto a friend who had never played before. KiddShi spotted an Elite that wasn’t moving from behind a shield, so they told their friend to chuck a grenade at the enemy. Instead of clearing the shield, the grenade bounces back to the player, exploding and killing them before they have a chance to move out of the way. It’s an awesome reminder of the fun moments the game can create, over 20 years after it was first released.
Halo: Combat Evolved Hilarious Grenade Fail
The sandbox of theHaloseries is arguably one of the biggest reasons that the franchise has been successful to the level it has. Across all iterations, from Bungie to 343 Industries' efforts, the sandbox has created the feeling that anything can happen at any time, making each play session feel totally different. MostHaloplayers know the feeling of being killed by a flying cone, or something equally ridiculous that leaves a lasting memory from the game. One recentHalo Infiniteclip featured a “lore-accurate Spartan” moment, showcasing that these types of moments are still possible in the newest game in the series.
Despite being released back in 2001, it’s awesome to see players continuing to play and enjoyHalo: Combat Evolvedfor the first time. Its 2011 remaster is now outdated at this point, and it’ll be interesting to see if 343 Industries does anything to bring the classic title back once again. There are rumors of aHalo: Combat Evolvedremake even coming to PlayStation 5at some point in the next few years, but as of right now, this should be taken with a pinch of salt. If nothing comes of it, gamers will always have the stellar original to replay over and over again.
Halo: Combat Evolved
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Now optimized for PC, relive the spectacularly remastered edition of the original Halo campaign, created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history. After crash-landing on a mysterious ringworld known as Halo, the Master Chief is tasked with helping the remaining humans survive against the overwhelming Covenant forces. While doing so, he and Cortana uncover Halo’s dark secret and fight to protect all life in the galaxy
