Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We were impressed with the preview... but the final review code is even better. Halo Studios has delivered an outstanding remake of the original Halo Combat Evolved, beautifully modernised with superb audiovisuals, smooth performance and the sense that they really care about the source material.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:58 - Why Remaster Halo Again?
05:05 - Comparisons with Anniversary
09:11 - Outdoor Comparisons
15:20 - Cool Visual Features
16:58 - It Beats Halo Infinite
19:48 - The Library Has Been Redesigned
24:23 - Audio Comparisons
31:12 - Nitpicks and Wrap-up