Which Halo game introduced you to the franchise, and what was your first impression?

[Killamtropp44]

I’ve been playing Halo for years, but I’m curious about everyone’s origin story with this series. Which Halo game was your first introduction to the franchise, and what were your initial impressions? Was it the groundbreaking multiplayer of Halo 2, the epic story of the original Combat Evolved, or maybe the sprawling universe of Halo: Reach? How did the graphics, gameplay mechanics, story, and multiplayer features shape your love for the series?