"Halo: Combat Evolved" is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and released in 2001. It is set in a science fiction universe where players control the character Master Chief, a super-soldier fighting against an alien alliance known as the Covenant. The game features a mix of vehicle and on-foot combat, with a variety of weapons and enemies. The story unfolds on a ring-like structure called Halo, where players must uncover the mysteries of the ring while battling the Covenant and a parasitic species known as the Flood. "Halo: Combat Evolved" is credited with popularizing console first-person shooters and has had a significant impact on gaming culture.