What you make of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary depends on your view on the series as a whole: it's either a masterful celebration of a landmark title, a must-have for fans and a worthwhile history lesson for those that missed out the first time, or the bundling of an old game and glorified map...

Many entertainment items belong in the hallowed halls of retrospect where silver isn't merely limited to their linings. This is because of how beautifully our brains work in regards to treasured memories.

Halo enthusiasts will love returning to Combat Evolved, if not to remember how well-balanced the combat and weaponry are, then to see the game in an entirely new light. The new HD graphics engine brings the game into this generation, although the presentation on its own certainly won't blow you...

If you love Halo, you will love this remake of the game that started many gamers path to first person shooters. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is out now and Master Chief is waiting for you 10 years later once again.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is combining a new generation of Halo fans with an older one. For the awesome price of $39.99 you can experience the game that got the Master Chief ball rolling.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary confirms that the Xbox's original console-making killer title remains a work of expert gunsmanship that makes up for duplicative level design with an involving otherworldly setting and story as well as amazingly smooth gameplay.

It's hard to believe it's been a full 10 years since the first Halo debuted. But if you were to pop in that game now, it's not hard to imagine a Combat Evolved first-timer or anyone who hasn't played the game since the Xbox days pausing at its creaky, decade-old visuals.

+ Beautiful facelift to the classic game; + Impressive array of extra features

? How did we play games with no sprint; regenerating health or cover mechanic

When Microsoft handed the Halo torch from Bungie to 343 Industries in 2010, fans of the series were distraught that their beloved franchise was no longer going to be in the hands of its creator.

Seamlessly switch between old and new graphics; Gorgeous redone maps from Halo: CE and Halo: 2; Campaign collectibles explore Forerunner history

No energy swords in campaign; Campaign remains tedious in parts

Good review. Sounds kind of like it's around a 7ish in 2011 at its core and an 8 with the enhancements. At that rate, the millions of people who thoroughly enjoyed the original Halo will probably be able to play the game relatively and enjoy their 9.5+ rated experience from so long ago.

Ten years on and Halo Anniversary's worst bits are more numerous than you remember - but its best bits are better than you could ever have hoped.

Some of the best levels in shooter history; Beautiful new HD mode courtesy of Saber Interactive; A solid combat model that works as well in 2011 as it did in 2001

Were there; Bonus features locked away for everyone without a Kinect