If Halo: Combat Evolved put console FPS games on the map, then Halo 2 was the trailblazing sequel that connected the world with its groundbreaking multiplayer. Quite frankly, it's one of the better ones that I have seen in a long time, at least since Half Life."īest for: Halo multiplayer fans wanting less story and more online action "A game that will become the new benchmark for first person shooters. Not just a system-seller for the Xbox, Halo was one of the most influential FPS games of its time and blazed a trail forward for the genre with its split-screen multiplayer and a cinematic campaign that made good use of Masterchief's agile aggression to tear through Covenant forces.Ī smooth-as-silk action experience even after 20 years, the original Halo is a founding father of the modern-day first-person shooter and one of the biggest reasons why the genre has found so much success on home consoles. The original game that helped turn the Xbox console into a household name, Halo: Combat Evolved’s high-concept storyline and living room multiplayer established a new benchmark for the FPS genre when it first arrived. Best for: Multiplayer game fans, video game graphics appreciators