Why is Halo CE still fun in 2025?

[@bricksflygood5949]

Im so happy we've reached a point in technology where smaller channels can put high quality videos that rival and surpass bigger channels. Im constantly surprised when i find great channels like this in the best way possible

[@PleuraYT]

smaller channels like that inspired me to make videos again. thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed :)

[@BalkanGames]

It's just like Super Mario 64. The core gameplay loop is so strong that it didn't need much else, but it spoiled us with a legendary soundtrack, really good graphics for its time, immersive sound design, an intriguing story and a surprisingly competent multiplayer mode anyway.

[@PleuraYT]

Totally agree, I actually had a clip from Mario 64 when I was talking about gameplay loop but changed to a Halo CE one at the last minute.

[@GutsOfRivia]

The Sniper and Shotgun are S tier even on legendary.

[@ebon4265]

COD Zombies sound effect for keys was hilarious.

[@Dominista]

I think it is important to note that what you said about the introduction of the flood turning the story on its head also applies to the Oracle and its sentinels. You think that you have found a way to stop the flood and Covenant only to realize you have a new enemy once again. Love Halo and thanks for the video!

[@PerkythePro]

I honestly prefer Halo CE. Its partially nostalgia, but it holds up so well. It is old and does not have modern mechanics, but to be honest, i don't even miss them. The game is just that good. Been doing achievements on MCC and I just finished the par scores for halo and halo 3. Two betrayals was a nasty one to complete. Halo 2 is.... brutal. Its like 5 times harder than ce or 3. I like that you mentioned the sountrack. The Soundtrack(and sound effects) is what makes halo epic. I always say that a good soundtrack is what separates good games from great games. Think about it. Some of the best games out there have such iconic soundtracks. It wouldn't be Halo without the music. And yes, the newer games soundtracks done by 343 aren't as good. They're ok, but its not the same. Marty O Donnell really knew what he was doing.

[@Weissypoo20]

Your editing and passion for your videos has made me want to start uploading again, good on you mate! Also a die hard original Halo trilogy fan! Cheers!

[@PleuraYT]

Thanks man, I hope you find your drive and start uploading again, good luck!

[@SniperKing029]

Brother, I play this on MCC with my nephew now and he’s actually amazed and says it’s better than the modern games

[@Mr_Cobain]

Halo ce, 2, 3 Odst and Reach will always be fun to play

[@Coldvod]

Fantastic video i was suprised you had under 100 subs. Your channel is going to grow this is great quality

[@McNyloLT]

It really does boil down to those crucial 30 seconds of fun like Jamie said. Sometimes making something simple that just WORKS is the most fun one can have. Sure some games have a whole lot going for it like how you mentioned with open worlds, plenty of locations, etc. but I think that’s why I’ve begun to favor older/indie games more nowadays over triple A titles. Simple is sometimes just way more fun than complex.

[@ziggymcdougal]

This is still my favorite Halo campaign. Imo it has the best core gameplay of the series between the health system, enemy AI and encounter design, weapon balancing and strength, and general pace of combat is done the best here in my opinion. The only things I think are either superfluous or just weak is the flashlight and some of the vehicles respectively. The repetition doesn’t bother me as the encounters are all usually different enough that the game rides the momentum it’s built all the way to a strong finale in The Maw. The fact that it arguably has the best general shooting fundamentals and enemy design in a series that’s run this long tells me that any geometric sameiness that the levels run into in the last 3 missions doesn’t hold this game back when compared to more modern shooters and titles. It’s up there with the OG Doom for me as the best FPS campaign I’ve played.

[@jimmycarburator2012]

something I really love about CE that seemingly no other Halo games has pulled off is the Covenant's design and aesthetic. Halo 2 and 3 had pretty great design for the aliens but CE's was peak. The colors, the pseudo-aquatic organic inspirations, the designs, the tactics they used, the basic gameplay... Just look at how well their design is contrasted in comparison to the UNSC. Whereas the humans used colors like gray, black, green. Had a more boxy and non-organic design, wouldn't just mindlessly rush into combat, used hitscan projectiles as opposed to slow moving plasma bolts, were all of one rank and so on. Not compare that to the Covies who were a complete 180 on all the points mentioned. Loud and vibrant colors, plasma projectiles, stratified ranks, a more sleek and fluid look to them... Really made them feel alien and non-human. 2 and 3 did have something like this, but I just feel like CE's was better in some ways. Reach, 4 and 5 being the worst ones obviously. Haven't played Infinite but from what I've seen they actually tried somewhat to keep to the original designs

[@jaredbryant8297]

What an awesome vid, subscribed

[@Daniel-s8d8x]

Great video man!

[@951Orduno]

Earned yourself another subscriber

[@dannycardona211]

It’s just the perfect game. I never get tired of the gameplay

[@adri.progression]

i was taking a break from infinite and played CE multiplayer on MCC for a bit. Super fun!

[@PleuraYT]

The original halo trilogy's multiplayer is pretty dlow paced compared to modern games, but it's still a ton of fun!

[@mrpopcorn6910]

I can sense your KZbin popularity awakening

[@AmericanaNinja]

Guns, Melee, and Grenades v.s. Zombies, Aliens, and Robots.... The ULTIMATE game formula ~!

[@bazzyuwu8859]

Esto es contenido de mucha calidad. ¿Por que solo tienes 37 personas suscritas?

[@PleuraYT]

Probably cos my last upload was nearly 6 years ago lol, I plan to upload more often now though. Thanks for your comment :)

[@Mostima115]

It was made to be fun, that's the reason why there are still people playing the gearbox PC port multiplayer every night over 20 years later. The fun will never go anywhere, it will still be there even in 100 years, as long as there remains a way to play it ofc xD +the art style and that all fits together makes it stand out even now Yeah, CE looked good for 2001, but Halo was never a graphics showcase, that is something that 343 2.0 still doesn't understand.

[@derk3933]

Halo CE's graphics are the perfect balance between high quality and low-detail. Any worse would look like crap. Any better would distract from the gameplay. The graphics are perfect. Absolutely perfect.

[@Gnurklesquimp2]

I think people massively underestimate things besides the noob combo on legendary, hell... I see some players spam that and it just slows them down and makes them rely on cover to charge up, especially when elites dodge the charged shots a bunch. Plasma pistol's normal firing is also so underrated, spamming stuns is amazing when you're suppressing the right enemies, let's you play so aggressively when making good use of grenades. (Which can also be used even if you know it'll likely miss, just to make the enemies dodge instead of attacking) Things become more situational, but the situations are still very much there Needler I definitely find the least places for where I love it, but... When a hunter is hot on your tail, too close to use stickies against them or you're all out of grenades in general, not giving you their back at all, supercombine takes them out real nice, just be aware of what you're backing into and it's a free win. It's also nice at certain distances in some places where elites tend to dodge your other options, and it'll blow through weaker enemies just fine when trying to conserve some ammo. Just having any back-pocket weapon is nice when trying to avoid reload delays, which btw., plasma pistol doesn't have. Seriously, an infinite plasma pistol + grenades could solo legendary quite easily.

[@JavierRo_100]

God, i really just find myself replaying the campaign mode just because how it is good, even lately finishing it for the second time. I die a lot, but damn it feels nice just getting thru something difficult on some levels. I'm surprised that the multiplayer is still active (albeit has alot of cheaters) to this very day, even playing in custom maps.

[@NoahLeppin]

Nice vid

[@PleuraYT]

Thanks!

[@thatoneguy3590]

I think the combat revolved mod is the best way to play it

[@andryuu_2000]

Yes! Unless you want to laso campaigns it, or in pvp if you meet trolls in your team

[@OliverHviid]

Halo ce truly is the goat

[@RKstudios-01]

Basically, it's smooth gameplay and re-playability. Well that's what I think, I didn't finish the video. this is just my opinion

[@emperorfridgethedude]

Because it's good.

[@samtheweebo]

Ce is the best halo

[@snark567]

The 30 seconds of fun thing blew my mind. The vast majority of levels in CE are utter trash, 80% of the time it's just a copy pasted corridor over and over again and yet I keep coming back to this game. I've replayed it more times than I have things like Half Life and I always knew it was the gameplay that carried it, but when he said "30 seconds of fun" it just clicked. You really can just make a short but fun gameplay loop and spam it endlessly, the devs for Halo were smart beyond belief.

[@PleuraYT]

I don't agree with you that CE levels are trash, I still think there's a lot of variety in the level design. I think a game like Half Life is really fun but it's fundamental gunfights aren't it's core enjoyment factor, it's more that it gives you new experiences often enough to keep you entertained through its level design. That's why firefight was so popular in Halo because it's fundamental gunfight loop is so enjoyable regardless of level design. A firefight mode probably wouldn't work in something like Half Life since it's main draw is it's level design over gunplay.

[@SargentoDuke]

I have watch this video before you ulpoad it here... explain why

[@PleuraYT]

Not sure man, maybe you came from an alternate dimension or smth?

[@SargentoDuke]

@PleuraYT havent you lost you account and reuploaded it?

[@PleuraYT]

Nope, had this account for years and this is the only upload.