Hands-On with Halo: Campaign Evolved Reveals Mixed Feelings

GameSpot is back from Summer Game Fest, and one of highly anticipated upcoming games we got to try out is Halo: Campaign Evolved.

The remake of the 2001 original that's releasing this July for the game's 25th anniversary promises a faithful update to the classic FPS that fans know and love. At SGF, GameSpot senior video producer Jean-Luc Seipke played two of the re-made missions, Assault on the Control Room and The Silent Cartographer. Their verdict? Meh.

Seipke expressed disappointment, feeling that Halo: Campaign Evolved lacked the essence that made the original Halo game unique. Despite some improvements and changes, the overall experience did not evoke the expected awe and excitement. The game, priced at $50 and set to launch on July 28, will be available on Xbox, PC, and PS5.

While fans seeking a modernized classic Halo experience may find enjoyment, Seipke hoped for a more remarkable remake. The absence of multiplayer support in Halo: Campaign Evolved might deter some players, but Halo Studios is reportedly working on a new Halo game with a live-service multiplayer concept, akin to Fortnite.