Developer : Bungie, LLC. | Publisher : Microsoft Game Studios Game modes : Campaign and Multiplayer Size : 416 Mb
Halo PC refers to the version of Halo: Combat Evolved built for home computers including both the PC and Mac platforms. Halo: Combat Evolved was originally planned to be made for the Mac platform. Bungie changed platforms to the upcoming Xbox after being bought by Microsoft. On September 30, 2003, Gearbox Software ported Halo for the PC and added a few extra features, too. Later, a Macintosh version of Halo was made, referred to as Halo Mac.
Features
Multiplayer
Halo PC contained several new features that the Xbox version of Halo lacked, namely the ability to play the game in "Safe Mode". However, Safe Mode was not necessary for the Xbox version because the Xbox has a standard graphics card and does not slow down. The game comes with several exclusive multiplayer additions such as the six new multiplayer maps which are Timberland, Death Island, Gephyrophobia, Danger Canyon, Ice Fields and Infinity, discarded weapons from the Xbox version which are the Fuel Rod Gun and Flamethrower and vehicles such as the Banshees and Rocket Warthog.
The Xbox version did have its equal share of special features as well such as the ability to play split screen multiplayer and co-op in campaign. The PC version was also outfitted with an online multiplayer mode, and a year later with the stand alone custom edition for modding, with downloadable maps from many Internet websites. It was one of the most popular online shooters played until November 2004 before its sequel Halo 2 was released.
Modding
The PC community has adopted Halo: PC and began making enormous amounts of modified maps for other users since its release. With another release of a non-supported 3rd party software, Halo: Custom Edition, it increased the popularity of Halo: PC and its players became even more involved into modifying maps.
System Requirements
PC Requirements
Microsoft® Windows® 98SE and up
PC with 733 MHz equivalent or higher processor
128 MB of system RAM
1.3 GB available hard disk space
8x speed or faster CD-ROM drive
32 MB T&L capable video card
Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
56.6 Kbps or better modem or LAN for online play;
Broadband to run a server
Of course Keyboard and Mouse or compatible pointing device
Mac Requirements
Minimum
Macintosh computer with 800 MHz G4/G5 or faster processor
Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher
256MB RAM
32MB Video Card (GeForce 2MX/ATI 7500 or better)
1.4GB hard disk space
Internet or LAN connection required for online play
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