Halo: CE Anniversary's Kinect Explained and Hang 'em High is Back

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Written Monday, October 17, 2011 By Richard Walker

Following this morning's news regarding the ATLAS app and other new Halo: Waypoint features coming to coincide with the launch of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary next month, Microsoft has also today revealed how the Kinect integration will work with Anniversary, as well as announcing the return of the classic Hang 'em High multiplayer map, which will be known as High Noon in the game.

High Noon is a densely-packed arena filled with platforms, cover and corridors ideal for team-based Slayer and Objective-driven matches for 4-12 players and rounds out a selection of seven classic fan-favourite Halo: Combat Evolved multiplayer maps included in Anniversary.

Meanwhile, Kinect will be used in single-player for analysing and scanning, as well as using voice-recognition for reloading, throwing grenades or switching between Anniversary's remastered visuals and classic graphical style on the fly. Here's the Kinect-integrated features in more detail:

Analyze Mode – Analyze Mode is a Kinect-exclusive feature that allows players to “scan” items of interest within the “Halo: Anniversary” campaign to populate the Library, an interactive encyclopedia of “Halo” lore. Once in Analyze mode, new articles of interest can be added to the Library by focusing the reticule on them and saying “Scan.”
The Library – The Library is an expansive index that provides detailed information on items of interest players have scanned through “Analyze Mode,” such as vehicles, characters, enemies and weapons. Through the use of gesture controls, players can explore the entire Library at any time and then return to the campaign to continue unlocking more secrets within the “Halo” universe.
Voice Commands – Harness the technology of Kinect for Xbox 360 to reload your weapon, throw grenades, switch seamlessly between Classic and Re-mastered graphics and more, using only your voice.

Halo: Combat Evolved will be coming to an Xbox 360 near you, worldwide on November 15th, 2011.

User Comments

Forum Posts: 24	Comment #1 by KrisXX Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 12:46:15 PM	(33)
	Very cool Kinect features. Not needed for any achievements, not forced on you. Yet, some cool stuff to play around with if you have a Kinect. (like myself). Can't wait for this game!

Forum Posts: 0	Comment #2 by Tyler J Ernst Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 12:47:55 PM	(1)
	going to be amazing

Forum Posts: 0	Comment #3 by XD ARmaGeddON Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 12:48:56 PM	(1)
	It seems like it will be good.

Forum Posts: 2	Comment #4 by ICGMU12321 Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 12:51:29 PM	(4)
	@1 Nicely put. I have zero problem with Kinect features if they aren't forced on you. Cool features like these are nice. (Unless it's a Kinect game of course. Then you should know what you're getting)

Forum Posts: 51	Comment #5 by GhostMaker 343 Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 12:55:42 PM	(2)
	So we non-Kinect users can't access the Library?

Forum Posts: 0	Comment #6 by Joely Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 12:56:04 PM	(0)
	I'm okay with this although I hope you can access the library without Kinect because it does sound interesting. Also can you not use a standard headset for voice commands like in EndWar?

Forum Posts: 6828	Comment #7 by Shinobi273 Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 12:58:02 PM	(-17)
	More kinect bullshit? I own one, but this feature is about as awesome as being able to customize weapons with my hands.

Forum Posts: 2	Comment #8 by CaptainTaco Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:00:04 PM	(5)
	Would love a Tbag feature for Kinect.

Forum Posts: 228	Comment #9 by the action frampton Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:06:32 PM	(0)
	@7 actually, these features sound really really sweet. Looking forward to this game even more (which I didn't think was possible)

Forum Posts: 17	Comment #10 by Mr Chr15topher Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:06:57 PM	(2)
	Why can't non-kinect people access the library? I hate kinect.

Forum Posts: 32	Comment #11 by Stealt Rain Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:08:33 PM	(-10)
	Another game that will be ruined by Kinect

Forum Posts: 1431	Comment #12 by ConfusedGeek Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:09:35 PM	(0)
	this is out same day as Assassin Creed? guess this one will have to wait.

Forum Posts: 1	Comment #13 by Nevergreen Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:11:09 PM	(0)
	@10 same here, I see no reason why this library couldn't be accessed with a controller.

Forum Posts: 6	Comment #14 by TinkerFinker Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:22:38 PM	(0)
	Few, so glad they are no kinect achievements, (Well, I am hoping those secrets don't involve the kinect!) but this sounds pretty interesting for a Halo nerd like me!

Forum Posts: 7	Comment #15 by Drjimbo32 Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:24:10 PM	(0)
	omg before more people start bitching KINECT IS OPTIONAL. We get to fool around, 343 gets our feedback, the actual game is not altered, you can still play everything with a controller.

Forum Posts: 228	Comment #16 by the action frampton Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:32:52 PM	(0)
	@14 what secret achievements?

Forum Posts: 181	Comment #17 by Lothra Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 01:38:00 PM	(4)
	Hang em High is a great map but for fraks sake its been remade twice already, enough is enough, there are much better maps to remake, off the top of my head the best ones are Death Island, Danger Canyon and Infinity

Forum Posts: 261	Comment #18 by THC BLUNTED Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 02:06:53 PM	(0)
	As long as I can still access everything without kinect, I'm cool with that. This is good news seeing hang em high is included, I figured it would be, it is one of my favorites. Also, the achievement list looks great. I am going to really enjoy getting the full 1000g.

Forum Posts: 57	Comment #19 by TheTCD Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 02:07:53 PM	(0)
	So... Autovista for Halo, more or less?

Forum Posts: 67	Comment #20 by BLACKPANTHERVII Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 02:33:51 PM	(1)
	Well enable voice in australia! I want this feature microsoft

Forum Posts: 727	Comment #21 by PANIC ATTACK 10 Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 02:40:38 PM	(0)
	should have made more & better use of kinect. this is just a rehashed older halo game. which everyone has already played on a controller. they should have marketed this more to us kinect users. i'll save my money for games that make good use of kinect. so far rise of nightmares,gunstringers,forza4 are all goid on kinect. cant wait for hulk hogan, powerup heroes, steel batallion, starwars & project draco to come out. kinect needs more mature titles. not just a few voice commands & such. forza4 did a nice job on blending the two. wish they had seasons with kinect

Forum Posts: 2	Comment #22 by Pathfinder8472 Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 02:42:55 PM	(1)
	@8 YES!!! you read my mind :)

Forum Posts: 84	Comment #23 by PluralAces Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 03:00:22 PM	(0)
	I wonder if you would be able to use the kinect features while playing co-op...

Forum Posts: 1017	Comment #24 by The Bum-Mobile Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 03:04:44 PM	(0)
	Hang 'Em High! :D

Forum Posts: 261	Comment #25 by THC BLUNTED Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 03:17:10 PM	(0)
	@21 the day they make kinect a requirement to play halo is the day I will stop playing halo. Most of the games on the kinect look pretty poor so I dont want them to ruin games I enjoy. Also, how would a competitive multiplayer work out on kinect? Not very good Im guessing. I am not interested in their motion gimmick and I am glad, as of now, they are not forcing it on me.

Forum Posts: 253	Comment #26 by secretkaos187 Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 03:44:07 PM	(0)
	so how do you throw a grenade? "Grenade out"? how do you aim it? I'm glad its not kinect exclusive

Forum Posts: 7	Comment #27 by frankumms Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 04:04:14 PM	(0)
	good use of the kinect, i love the kinect but it shouldnt ruin games like halo, this looks like a very appropriate use, they could even add a whole bunch more if they wanted too, voice commands are the best, i wouldnt even be mad with some kinect menu control, but if they mess with the gameplay making me stand to play halo i will be mad.

Forum Posts: 199	Comment #28 by Night45Fox Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 04:11:47 PM	(0)
	WOO Hang Em High!

Forum Posts: 89	Comment #29 by strawberry Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 05:09:43 PM	(0)
	WOOOOOO HANG'EM HIGH!!!!

Forum Posts: 113	Comment #30 by some Irish guys Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 06:20:34 PM	(0)
	No offense to anyone without a Kinect, but I'm glad there's a Kinect-only feature. It's things like this that give incentive to buy one, it'd be useless if everyone could use a controller to use Kinect features.

Forum Posts: 52	Comment #31 by Channel 8 News Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 07:17:32 PM	(1)
	Eh, I hope you can turn off voice recognition. I can't imagine a more irritating scenario than Kinect hearing you call for another beer and deciding to chuck your last grenade.

Forum Posts: 61	Comment #32 by Frank_The_Bison Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 07:17:58 PM	(0)
	@ 17 Infinity forever!

Forum Posts: 29	Comment #33 by HorizonInverted Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 08:28:06 PM	(0)
	@17 totally agree with you

Forum Posts: 5	Comment #34 by Fafamelon Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 09:15:34 PM	(-1)
	#17 Infinity was the best Halo map ever, I guess it wouldn't have worked with Reaches crappy multiplayer :(.

Forum Posts: 55	Comment #35 by Killswitch9000 Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 12:05:56 AM	(0)
	Still waiting for Kinect voice recognition in Australia!!!!!

Forum Posts: 238	Comment #36 by SuperWoody64 Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 12:56:32 AM	(2)
	Sorry 28, 29 is more excited.

Forum Posts: 47	Comment #37 by darthchimp182 Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 02:58:00 AM	(0)
	@31 thats what i threaten the missus with to fetch me another beer! GRENADE!!!! ((not really, i love her, i just moved the fridge next to the TV))

Forum Posts: 27	Comment #38 by Arawos Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 07:05:36 AM	(0)
	Noo, I would like a libary of halo lore too! D:

Forum Posts: 743	Comment #39 by l.maciver Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 07:27:53 AM	(0)
	more kinect, well atlease it isnt forced on us. #19, you could put it that way yes. autovista/halovista

Forum Posts: 199	Comment #40 by ViNyLek Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 10:41:36 AM	(0)
	What a waste of resources on pointless Kinect stuff - library and scan feature lol... Then again, if the game was ready for few months, I guess gives them something to work on=P

Forum Posts: 9	Comment #41 by cpdufohunter Thursday, October 20, 2011 @ 06:30:27 PM	(0)
	Stop complaining about how the Library is Kinect only. 343 made it little things like this and actions so people without Kinect still get an awesome game. Just hope Halo 4 isn't "Screw the controller, EVERYTHING will be done with Kinect" (not actual quote, completely made up)

Forum Posts: 3	Comment #42 by xX5TAR5CR3AMXx Monday, October 31, 2011 @ 11:55:18 AM	(0)
	Still not worth it to get a kinect. I'm not sure why they thought motion sensor tech would be a success after being tried multiple times...I suppose PS3 is worse for trying it a SECOND time in their history but...Halo Anniversary still looks cool :P

Forum Posts: 3	Comment #43 by xX5TAR5CR3AMXx Monday, October 31, 2011 @ 11:56:32 AM	(0)
	The only reason I may not buy it is because I really enjoy Halo multiplayer more than Halo campaign and campaign seems to be the only "new" thing being offered here.

Forum Posts: 0	Comment #44 by Chase357 Monday, October 31, 2011 @ 03:01:12 PM	(0)
	@1 I, too am glad that the Kinect is not forced on the player by any means especially achievements. However, as a new Kinect owner as of 2 days ago, I'm happy the features are more in line with augmented reality as opposed to virtual reality. Fantastic features. Makes me feel better about being a Kinect owner.

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