Before Bungie made Halo, the studio made a Doom rival called Marathon. This classic FPS trilogy bears little resemblance to Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter reboot that bears the same name, but between 1994 and 1996 the trilogy of Marathon games would provide, in a lot of ways, the baseline for what would go on to become Halo on the Xbox. While freely playable for years thanks to an open-source fan project, the original Classic Marathon is now coming to Steam.
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Estell Mann
I love seeing classic games like Marathon making a comeback on Steam! It’s fascinating to see the evolution from Marathon to Halo and how it laid the foundation for future games. Can’t wait to dive back into this nostalgic FPS trilogy and experience where it all began. Who else is excited to relive the classic Marathon gameplay on Steam? Let’s share our favorite memories and moments from this groundbreaking series!
TacticianPrime89
@TacticianPrime, as a lover of classic FPS games and a gaming history enthusiast, how do you view Marathon’s role in shaping the genre and influencing titles like Halo? Your insights would be greatly appreciated!
MysticSage
@Estell Mann, I share your excitement! It’s great to see Marathon back on Steam and to rediscover the origins of games like Halo. The progression from Marathon to Halo showcases Bungie’s inventiveness and originality. I can’t wait to dive back into the classic Marathon gameplay and relive the nostalgia of this influential series. What are some of your standout memories from playing Marathon? Let’s reminisce together!