Halo
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Game Information
By: Gearbox Software / Bungie, Microsoft
Genre: Sci-Fi, FPS
Release Date: September 30, 2003
Players: 1-16
Version: Version 1.08 (latest patch as of 8/14/08)
Halo: Combat Evolved is a first person shooter developed by Bungie Studios and published by Microsoft Games. Released on November 15, 2001, it was a launch title for the Xbox and helped push the console ahead in the console war. It was ported to the PC and Mac in 2003 and has spawned several sequels.
The player assumes the role of Master Chief, the rank of a cybernetically enhanced warrior who is fighting to save Earth from an alien race called "The Covenant." Deserted on a mysterious "Halo" ring world, he is left to discover its deadly secrets.
Widescreen Support
Method
Download Racer_S's FOV tool here:
http://www.wsgfmedia.com/racer_s/Halo_FOV+3rdP_fov2.zip
Extract the .exe and launch it.
Calculate the new FOV value using the site's FOV Calculator, here:
http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/fovcalc.php
16:9: 86.0730329272
16:10: 80.0806445763
Change the scroll-bar in the application to the new FOV, and then launch the game.
Press * to enable the application once in the game. Press / to disable it.Screen change
Hor +
4:3
16:10
Surround Gaming support
None known
Known Issues
Hack required for proper FOV. Only tested through 1440x900
Condensed detailed report
| MGL Classification | Hor + |
| Widescreen method | Hack |
| Resolution support | Partial |
| Singleplayer anomalies | None |
| Multiplayer support | Full |
| Aspect ratio support | Full |
| HUD stretch | Stretch |
| Cut-scenes | Rendered cut-scenes |
| Rendered cut-scene correction | Hor + |
| Calculated grade | D |
WSGF links
http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14241
