This mod transforms Halo: Combat Evolved into a cursed nightmare
The original Halo: Combat Evolved from 2001 is a game that has been thoroughly played by multiple generations of gamers. Whether you’re battling in the tight Covenant-filled corridors of the Truth and Reconciliation or driving a Scorpion tank through yawning canyons on the way to the Control Room, chances are you’ve mastered this campaign if you’re a Halo fan.
Be prepared, then, to have your entire skillset rendered useless by the Cursed Halo mod, made by the YouTuber InfernoPlus. This mod takes the deadly and precise “Halo dance” and completely flips it on its head, turning Combat Evolved into nothing but complete and utter chaos that’s bizarre, hilarious, and infuriating all at once. Here’s a look at what precisely the mod does, as well as how you can experience it for yourself.
What does the mod do?
Despite the absurdity, though, I actually think the mod is fairly compelling. As someone who has played Halo games since I was a kid, it’s interesting having the game’s rules completely and utterly broken like this because it forces me to relearn how to play. A lot of the things the mod changes are things that stay consistent throughout the game, such as the new behaviors weapons and vehicles have. While the occasional random element can make it harder to come up with a plan, you can master most of what Cursed Halo throws at you if you put in the effort and are willing to let go of traditional Halo habits.
How to download and play Cursed Halo
Once the game installs, you’ll need to patch it to Version 1.10. You can do this by downloading the patch here, unzipping the files, and running the patch application. It will automatically bring your Halo: Custom Edition to Version 1.10.
If you’re uncomfortable with using an unofficial version of Halo: Custom Edition, don’t worry. Since Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary has released on PC with mod support as part of The Master Chief Collection, it’s likely this mod will be ported to it. With any luck, Cursed Halo will be playable on it soon.
Your thoughts
What do you think of Cursed Halo? Are you going to play it? Let me know.
If you want to enjoy some regular Halo, make sure to check out The Master Chief Collection. It’s available on Xbox One and PC for $40.
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