Halo: Combat De-Volved
Halo isn’t really a classic game. It’s just a really popular one that was launched about a decade ago. But what would Halo be like in 8-bit? Don’t hold your breath, but you are soon to find out. Pixel Force, the de-make champions of the gaming community, are set to release Halo as an 8-bit platformer, featuring top-down Warthog driving.
Eric Ruth is the mastermind behind this de-make, his third such game. His de-make of Activision’s DJ Hero was undermined after a Cease and Desist order from Universal Music Publishing Group. He also created the NES style of Left 4 Dead.
Ed Fries was the head of Microsoft Game Studios when Halo was released, and has since retired. He also liked the idea of an old school Halo, creating a working Halo ROM for the Atari 2600.
While popular in its own right, apparently Halo does just as well in the retro world as it does the modern one. Look for more de-makes from Pixel Force as Eric Ruth’s current titles continue to catch on.
Pixel Force: Halo Game Trailer
Tags: Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System NES
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