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Hey guys, I've had Halo: Combat Evolved for several years now, and for the first time ever, I'ved decided to finally play it on legendary. I hate to admit it but, this is one damn hard game. I've been doing a few levels a day I'm currently on Assault on the Control Room. Playing legendary really has given me a new respect for this game. I find it to be harder than Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST on legendary. After this, I plan on doing Halo 2 on legendary for the first time too. So... does anyone have any tips on how to make it go more smoothly?

Also, I love how Jackals are a pain in the ass. I also love how Elites chase me down when I'm trying to get to cover.

  • 08.19.2010 8:36 PM PDT

Tips?

In many areas, Halo 1 rewards intelligent aggression. For example, in "Into the Belly of the Beast," the longer you can stay out in the open and sticky the crap out of the zealots without neglecting the little guys, the smoother life will go.

A more overlooked one is The Library. It's actually not a very hard level. UNLESS you're overly cautious. Those flood know the ins and outs of the facility, they're smart, and if you hang back around some of their entry points, they very well may opt to drop endless waves of themselves into your face. The best way to get by a corridor that flood are dropping into is frequently to charge guns blazing.
This isn't to say that idiotic aggression is useful; you very well may want to mix things up in such a hallway from "safety" if it looks too hairy at the time, but don't be afraid to take the plunge when you need to, else you may very well wind up being slowly worn down by endless waves of zombies with weird tentacles.
Speaking of being worn down, as much as you want to conserve ammo, DON'T BE AFRAID TO SHOOT THE POPCORN FLOOD if you absolutely need to! They're often overlooked into Halo 1 because they don't do much damage to shields. But, they keep your shields from recharging. On The Library, in the midst of endless flood, "keeping your shields from recharging" is synonymous with "OH ^&%*& YOU'RE DEAD!"
So basically, play The Library with intelligent aggression and respect the brilliant of your flood enemies.
If you play it like a pansy, The Library is awful. Otherwise, it's great fun.

[Edited on 08.19.2010 8:58 PM PDT]

  • 08.19.2010 8:58 PM PDT

somewhere in the heavens...they are waiting. I love the Marathon Trilogy.
Halo CE will always be the best game in the Halo franchise. What a perfect game.
(Proud LONGTIME owner of the PC and Xbox versions of Halo CE)

All I can say is have fun, I think Halo CE is the most fun to play on Legendary out of all the Halo games. (I think Halo 2 is the hardest on Legendary)

  • 08.19.2010 10:51 PM PDT

Solo legendary on Combat Evolved is such a challenge, but so much fun - I'm currently halfway through AOTCR too - so many hunter pairs in that level!!!

I agree that Halo 2 was the hardest on Legendary, mainly because of areas like Cairo Station, where so many elites pile in at once!

  • 08.20.2010 4:48 AM PDT

We miss you Logan.
Ask any question. I'll help with anything on site or off.

This game was relly hard.It took me like 3 weeks to beat it on legendary.

I think more.

  • 08.20.2010 6:49 AM PDT
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Posted by: B4RK1NG SP1D3R
Also, I love how Jackals are a pain in the ass.
Finally! Someone who agrees with me. I -blam!- hate Jackals. Halo 3 Jackals are the worst enemies ever! I can tolerate Halo CE Jackals, although they're harder to kill since shooting them in their arm doesn't make them show their head.

And AotCR is the best Halo CE level imo. It provides the best combat experience of Halo CE.

[Edited on 08.20.2010 1:00 PM PDT]

  • 08.20.2010 12:59 PM PDT

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I just finished The Library today and I have to admit... it's not as hard as I thought it'd be.

  • 08.20.2010 8:49 PM PDT
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Yeah I know what you mean op. Currently I'm playing Halo CE in coop and I feel a sense a challenge that I didn't get from the other halo games, except for halo 2 because I believe its the hardest halo game on legendary.

  • 08.21.2010 10:48 AM PDT

Halo 2 legendary was cheap as hell. But I got through it.

  • 08.23.2010 11:56 AM PDT

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ive only beaten the first level of halo 2 on legendary. It took me 3 days.

Ive beaten The Piller of Autemn and the beach level on legendary. its much more fun if you play with a friend.

[Edited on 08.23.2010 2:38 PM PDT]

  • 08.23.2010 2:35 PM PDT

Laughing At Nothing

Remember you're going to die a lot, and your rage will probably not be so bad.

  • 08.23.2010 2:37 PM PDT

I like my Covenant like i like my woman, screamin and with a sticky on there face.

Halo ce legendary was the most fun in my opinion over the other halos. Halo 2 was easily the hardest just because an elite could kill with one melee and those damn sniper jackels would snipe you within .5secs of walking around a corner.

  • 08.23.2010 7:01 PM PDT
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Posted by: LordQuagga
Remember you're going to die a lot, and your rage will probably not be so bad.

This is completely key. Once you grab onto the suchness of it, you'll get a better handle on the whole thing. Then you can start with the legendary no-die runs. Took me frickin forever to get through the whole thing in one piece. (Level by level - not all at once...yikes)

  • 08.23.2010 8:40 PM PDT


Posted by: HighCoin
ive only beaten the first level of halo 2 on legendary. It took me 3 days.

Ive beaten The Piller of Autemn and the beach level on legendary. its much more fun if you play with a friend.


I agree that co-op is really fun to play - it's a great laugh and your tactics can be totally different. It almost plays like a totally different game from solo.

However it's still so much fun solo. It's a great challenge and really gives you the feel of being alone against the massive covenant and/or flood forces.

  • 08.24.2010 6:07 AM PDT

Don't worry, you're still your mom's favorite Bnet member.

The Plasma Pistol is your friend on Legendary

  • 08.24.2010 11:20 PM PDT