First Halo: Combat Evolved Gameplay Demo Arrives

If you've ever had any doubts about whether to put Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary on your gaming radar for the coming months, this newly released gameplay trailer should put them to rest. From the offset, what's on offer seems like a great sci-fi experience harkening back to the classic days of the franchise, but it's when the developer switches to its 'Classic Mode' that things get really interesting, as you're reminded firstly that you can play the entire game with the original 2001 engine, yet more importantly that the innovation and thrills found here were actually first presented to us in a whopping great package a whole decade ago. It's no wonder that so many FPS games strive to copy and/or best Combat Evolved, seeing as it still holds up amazingly today both with the original visuals and the impressive HD overhaul. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is out November 15th.