Halo Combat Evolved's campaign feels very dated compared to later games in the Halo franchise but fundamentally the game is extremely solid. This is one of the only Halo games where the flood seems genuinely creepy, the introduction of the flood in 343 Guilty Spark really makes the flood seem menacing. I also believe this game has the best Halo multiplayer, I've spent so many hours just sitting on couches playing CE. While the magnum is overpowered, everyone uses it so it really comes down to pure skill, and unlike some may say other guns are still helpful in certain situations. The maps in CE are also amazing, it's the only Halo game where every map is memorable and different. I might just enjoy this game's multiplayer because I really enjoy arena shooters, even though combat evolved's maps are more open-ended than games like Quake 3. In conclusion, I've spent thousands of hours playing this game and I plan to spend thousands more.