“Rescue the Masterchief in this 2D Halo recreation”

The original Halo game sparked a revolution in first-person shooters and is perhaps the main reason the XBox has shifted so many copies. This peculiar version is not a new installment of the game but more a 2D conversion of the previous three. Thankfully it includes the same weapons, same enemies, and an enormous amount of levels to negotiate.

Hell on Earth Trilogy certainly presents a large enough challenge to keep you coming back for more for some time. Compared to the originals, however, the 2D action is far less emmersive and you don't get the same fear factor as turning a dark corner to be welcomed by a room full of flesh-eating aliens in this side-scrolling affair. Nevertheless this game is free and enjoyable in its own right.

Languages:

English

OS requirements for Halo: Hell on Earth Trilogy:

OS: Win98/98SE/Me/2000/XP

Pros

Features same guns and baddies as the original
Lots of challenging levels
Cool power-ups

Cons

Not as much fun as its first-person forefather

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From the publisher of Halo: Hell on Earth Trilogy

Halo: Hell on Earth Trilogy is a 2D side-scroller which takes place in the year 2552. The Covenant have invaded Earth. Masterchief is missing - he teleported with a covenant cruiser. You the last hope of humanity - you have to destroy all the five Covenant cruisers and protect everyone on Earth.

Complete the game on all difficulties to unlock Mythic mode. Finally, complete the game on Mythic mode to unlock the Plasma Sword. To use the Plasma Sword, simply kill an Elite that carries one.