Halo 3: ODST

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1697 Ratings

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  1. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    This game was great, and yet, overpriced at the time. This game had a great campaign, with incredible atmosphere, and great characters, and I really liked the suppressed weapons, everything was nice and tactical. The firefight was first introduced in this game, and it was a lot of fun, a lot of fun grinding in it. Now the biggest issue was that this game did not have a multiplayer, and notThis game was great, and yet, overpriced at the time. This game had a great campaign, with incredible atmosphere, and great characters, and I really liked the suppressed weapons, everything was nice and tactical. The firefight was first introduced in this game, and it was a lot of fun, a lot of fun grinding in it. Now the biggest issue was that this game did not have a multiplayer, and not even any potentail dlc release, making the original 60 dollar price tag for this game, way too much. Overall though the game was pretty good just overpriced for the time.… Expand
  2. TeemoTime
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    A game that has a mood I adore, and a strong campaign to boot. It's more open approach to the campaign is a nice change of pace, and the more tactical approach you have to take as an ODST is a welcome change. Firefight is also an awesome addition, being the large scale co-op PvE Halo always could have had. It was also nice that the game came with Halo 3's multiplayer with all of the MythicA game that has a mood I adore, and a strong campaign to boot. It's more open approach to the campaign is a nice change of pace, and the more tactical approach you have to take as an ODST is a welcome change. Firefight is also an awesome addition, being the large scale co-op PvE Halo always could have had. It was also nice that the game came with Halo 3's multiplayer with all of the Mythic map packs. Now was this game worth 60 pound back then, no. But it still feels like a great to addition to the masterpiece that is Halo 3.… Expand
  3. TheRuggedEagle
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    7.5/10 I don’t remember all that much about Halo 3… something about the flood, I think? But ODST I’ll never forget
  4. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    O jogo proporciona uma ótima experiência pela história e gameplay, eu só achei ele muito escuro e o mapa não me agradou tanto, mas mesmo assim é um ótimo jogo e vale MT a pena jogar.
  5. BryanD116
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite halos for me the number 1, its soundtrack with the theme of the game is perfect! Excellent game
  6. Jhagman
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The story is fantastic and gripping. It's a little different compared to the other Halo games, but it's different in a good way. This entry into the Halo series is exceptional.
  7. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    8
    ODST doesn't fail to deliver an amazing experience. It provides a more grounded take on Halo, with a great campaign and the introduction of firefight, now one of the best game modes in the series.
  8. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    A kind of "below stairs" story set in the same world as Halo 3, you fill the combat boots of each of a squad of grunts fighting on the front line of Earth's defence against the Covenant invaders. It is not as brash and operatic as the previous games, feeling more like a Call Of Duty war game as you sneak through the atmospherically deserted city streets using hit and run tactics andA kind of "below stairs" story set in the same world as Halo 3, you fill the combat boots of each of a squad of grunts fighting on the front line of Earth's defence against the Covenant invaders. It is not as brash and operatic as the previous games, feeling more like a Call Of Duty war game as you sneak through the atmospherically deserted city streets using hit and run tactics and scanning the rooftops for snipers. Extremely atmospheric with a cool story employing a disjointed timeline that works really well, it may not be the measure of the original Halo 3 but it's a nice change of pace.… Expand
  9. ZackH25
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    A great halo game that has some masterpiece missions but also has some average missions as well. The missions that took place in Mombasa streets were rather dull but the flashback or other mission types were very good. Gunplay was similar to halo 3 but in an ODST. Enemies are as always very fun to shoot. The story was alright but the ending scene with Sargent Johnson was amazing. The bestA great halo game that has some masterpiece missions but also has some average missions as well. The missions that took place in Mombasa streets were rather dull but the flashback or other mission types were very good. Gunplay was similar to halo 3 but in an ODST. Enemies are as always very fun to shoot. The story was alright but the ending scene with Sargent Johnson was amazing. The best mission was ONI Alpha site. Music was also really good- introduced firefight which was a great mode. Overall a great halo game… Expand
  10. Parrabam
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ahora controlamos a los soldados ODST, pues en este juego ya no somos Spartans, entonces ya no hay escudos, ni sensor de movimiento, ahora sentimos el retroceso de las armas, que es algo nuevo y diferente, cuenta con el mismo arsenal y enemigos que en Halo 3, pues la historia es entre Halo 2 y Halo 3.
    Como todos los titulos anteriores, desde Halo CE hasta este, tiene un Soundtrack muy bueno, que te hacen sentir como si estuvieras en las calles de Nueva Mombasa.
    Si bien no cuenta con Multijugador, tiene el nuevo modo llamado Tiroteo cuenta con pantalla dividida de solo 2 jugadores, y es muy divertido enfrentarte a hordas de enemigos Covenant, tambien puedes personalizar a tu ODST, con emblemas y algunos colores, incluso con personajes de la Campaña.    … Expand
  11. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  12. Hiccup3319
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    An amazing game, great story, increadibly great music and great overall story telling
  13. Rai-N
    Jan 5, 2023
    8
    The game is different from the other games, but I think it was a good change. the pacing is slower and darker. The game makes the player feel much more vulnerable because youre not a spartan anymore, you're an ODST. The lack of pvp sucks, but firefight makes up for it. The story is a bit shorter than others, and the graphics are the same as Halo 3's graphics. the lack of graphicalThe game is different from the other games, but I think it was a good change. the pacing is slower and darker. The game makes the player feel much more vulnerable because youre not a spartan anymore, you're an ODST. The lack of pvp sucks, but firefight makes up for it. The story is a bit shorter than others, and the graphics are the same as Halo 3's graphics. the lack of graphical improvements brings it down.… Expand
  14. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
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  15. LuanAmorim
    Dec 8, 2022
    7
    Halo 3: ODST - sua base é a mesma de Halo 3 então não tem muito o que pontuar: os gráficos são os mesmo; a trilha sonora continua boa; os personagens são bem carismáticos; as armas são as mesmas; não podemos usar muitos veículos; os inimigos são os mesmos; a dublagem é muito boa e ela contém ótimos dubladores.
    O que eu não gostei foram os momentos em que jogamos com o Novato e o mapa de    Halo 3: ODST - sua base é a mesma de Halo 3 então não tem muito o que pontuar: os gráficos são os mesmo; a trilha sonora continua boa; os personagens são bem carismáticos; as armas são as mesmas; não podemos usar muitos veículos; os inimigos são os mesmos; a dublagem é muito boa e ela contém ótimos dubladores.
    O que eu não gostei foram os momentos em que jogamos com o Novato e o mapa de Nova Mombasa, com ele na maioria das vezes você não tinha vontade de lutar contra os covenant e só fugir e evitá-los, o que não me agradou. Não teve um momento em que eu gostei de jogar com ele e sim com os outros personagens já que eles eram bem mais legais e seus momentos na história eram bem mais interessantes. No mais, é uma boa adição a franquia!    … Expand
  16. qbangamer98
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    strangely i liked this one more than Halo 3 , and i am a master chief fan but i felt like the campaign of odst gave us more than the campaign of halo 3 did , the athmosphere and the jazz music and dark city and the lights gives you a greater immersion into the game than halo 3 itself , the firefight mode is also fun and good for people who couldn't afford to pay the xbox online membershipstrangely i liked this one more than Halo 3 , and i am a master chief fan but i felt like the campaign of odst gave us more than the campaign of halo 3 did , the athmosphere and the jazz music and dark city and the lights gives you a greater immersion into the game than halo 3 itself , the firefight mode is also fun and good for people who couldn't afford to pay the xbox online membership for multiplayer… Expand
  17. AmadouIraklidis
    Oct 28, 2022
    5
    A decent game, it had the original mode of waves of covenant, which was my main interest in getting the game. All in all, it wasn't a particularly memorable game.

    But, as a game in the halo tradition, it was still fun and passable as a game.
  18. Kio22
    Sep 25, 2022
    6
    The only reason I'm giving this game a 6 out of 10 is because of how ridiculously short it is which is a shame. This game has the most unique atmosphere of any Halo game and sexy music. This game has awesome characters and a great silent protagonist that make you feel like part of the game, along with a good mystery like story to boot. It has an interesting open world exploration idea withThe only reason I'm giving this game a 6 out of 10 is because of how ridiculously short it is which is a shame. This game has the most unique atmosphere of any Halo game and sexy music. This game has awesome characters and a great silent protagonist that make you feel like part of the game, along with a good mystery like story to boot. It has an interesting open world exploration idea with audio logs that lead to a cool ending and tell an enthralling story that makes you want to find them all (way better than Halo infinite). The main flaw with this game is it is only 4-5 hours long even if you explore everything, which sucks especially being 60 bucks when it first came out. It also took away the battle rifle that was in Halo 3 for no real reason limiting your weapon pool. This game could have been way better than it was with a few more mission levels and a bigger more interactive city to explore with side quests and civilians fighting the covenant sadly that did not happen.… Expand
  19. cchenders40
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    The most atmospheric halo. I love ODSTS and firefight is so good. The campaign is a fun almost noir military mystery game that honestly pulls off some eerie vibes at time. This is another amazing Halo game.
  20. elolugo
    Jun 29, 2022
    5
    Cool story. Does not hold up in 2022, maybe in 2009. Multiplayer is dead...
  21. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    8
    Halo 3: ODST comes with a fun single player campaign as well as challenges to do with your friends.
  22. JaySeacliff
    Apr 9, 2022
    8
    This game really did surprise me. I wasn't expecting a bad game but I didn't expect a masterpiece either. The story really stood out to me, I really liked it, how it wasn't linear. The gameplay and visuals were great too. A worthy Halo game.
  23. AlcoholicGoat
    Mar 27, 2022
    6
    Not much new here. Firefight is cool, some of the gameplay is tweaked, the OST is fantastic, love the atmosphere but it feels like DLC more than anything. The story is very barebones and kind of cliché. I don't think a romance subplot necessarily fits this kind of game
  24. Luck126
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    En mi opinión uno de los mejores halo que se han echo. Una historia única, divertida y entretenida
  25. Dperks
    Jan 16, 2022
    8
    Halo 3 ODST while not quite as good as some of its counter parts in the series ODST still provides an interesting narrative and enjoyable gameplay experience. Although there are 3 big problems I would attributer to ODST and that's its length, shared engine with 3 and missed potential. So ODST is a bit shorter the other Halo games with some levels being much shorter then others. While IHalo 3 ODST while not quite as good as some of its counter parts in the series ODST still provides an interesting narrative and enjoyable gameplay experience. Although there are 3 big problems I would attributer to ODST and that's its length, shared engine with 3 and missed potential. So ODST is a bit shorter the other Halo games with some levels being much shorter then others. While I don't personally mind the length and see it as a smaller side game to the series it is a common criticism non the less. The game reuses the same engine and assets to Halo 3 this gives the game a bit less of identity to the other games but the game makes up for it by having a different tone and soundtrack to the other games. With smooth Jazz that accompanies the player as they traverse the streets of New Mombasa. And finally the game had a lot of potential with its semi open world to explore and seemingly darker tone it could of gone with and being the only game where you don't play as a spartan. But the open world is empty and constricting and the only reward for exploring is pieces to a side story that gives more context to the finale act of the game which is really interesting to listen too but after that there's no reason to not just rush to the next clue and level on repeat play throughs. And the game could of had a much darker and interesting plot but at the end everyone survives and the mission was a success. I guess we did get that with reach but it could of been more interesting to see it here. The narrative overall is still interesting and while much of the ODST team is kind of boring I find Buck and Veronica to be interesting charters. And finally other then being a bit more squishy and having no shield even though you have something very similar to one the game functions much the same. Which isn't bad Halo 3 is a ton of fun to play and it translates to ODST as well. It just seems kind of of a waste to not do more with the idea. Overall while it could of been more ODST is still a lot of fun to play and does provide some verity from the other Halo games.… Expand
  26. Jerricho_N
    Dec 28, 2021
    4
    Самая слабая часть в серии. Унылые и однообразные локации, гнетущая музыка, депрессивная атмосфера в самом худшем понимании . Первый Halo выглядит и играется куда бодрее и интереснее.
  27. Antonette_87
    Dec 22, 2021
    4
    Halo 3: ODST sufre una crisis de identidad, al principio, cuando controlamos al novato vemos que el mapa y el ambiente es sombrío y solemne, y joder te metes en el personaje, no eres el Jefe Maestro, no puedes ir andando como si esto fuese tu casa, entonces es vital rodear e interceptar enemigos en este mundo semi-abierto, pero después de unas misiones sigue siendo lo mismo de siempre, esHalo 3: ODST sufre una crisis de identidad, al principio, cuando controlamos al novato vemos que el mapa y el ambiente es sombrío y solemne, y joder te metes en el personaje, no eres el Jefe Maestro, no puedes ir andando como si esto fuese tu casa, entonces es vital rodear e interceptar enemigos en este mundo semi-abierto, pero después de unas misiones sigue siendo lo mismo de siempre, es decir acción y disparos a bocajarro y no es algo que me moleste un juego de Halo, pero SI me molesta en ESTE HALO, no tenía porq ser así y es una cagada que vayan a por lo fácil, ahora que he hablado de eso me toca hablar de, ah si el mundo semi-abierto, aunque es cierto que la ambientación la hace bien cuando estamos con el novato, hay que admitir que al mundo semi abierto no te incita en lo mas mínimo a explorar, entonces para que coño haces una nueva mecánica si no es solamente que no sepas usarla, si no que también ni te esfuerzas a (por lo menos) mostrar algo de empeño. Ahora que he acabado con el pésimo mundo semi-abierto, hablemos de la historia... es la peor historia de Halo, y no porq sea mala, si no porq es muy simple, no te encariñas con los personajes y la trama empieza bien pero va decayendo. Hablemos del gameplay que también tiene tela, Halo 3: Odst no solo no añade nada de gameplay a la saga, si no que quita mas gameplay, me explico Halo 3 añadió las habilidades especiales estas, ya sabes, el escudo burbuja, invencibilidad etc. Bien no solamente quita eso, si no que también quita las armas duales, sin ningún sentido, en fin, lo bueno es la banda sonora que es la hostia y la ambientación en el primer nivel, aunque después se va, este Halo no solamente no añade nada si no que también quita cosas un claro bajón de la saga con este título, buenas intenciones, mala ejecución.… Expand
  28. giorgosmcg
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal atmosphere and storytelling. The gameplay is what is expected from a Halo 3 spin-off, but the story is what this game excels at. The characters are memorable and their chemistry is well written. Rookie's part of the campaign I find it add to the whole feeling.
  29. NotaBot2
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Not only an underrated Halo game but also an underrated video game, this Halo has one of the best story in the franchise.
  30. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    Хорошее дополнение к 3 части в которой вы можете почувствовать себя в шкуре обычного солдата, а не спартанца
  31. Robert88
    Nov 24, 2021
    6
    Though story was lacking and jumbled , couldn’t care less about the characters besides buck. Think they should’ve just continued a game with master chief .. the combat is fluid but not as great as reach and halo 3 ..
  32. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 6, 2021
    9
    This game Is almost a perfect version of what it's supposed to be which is to make you feel weak it's completely different from all other halo games you aren't a spartan you don't have strong armor or guns. The game really makes you think smart about what you have to do you can't just jump into and fight a platoon of enemies because getting hit actually does damage so in some cases youThis game Is almost a perfect version of what it's supposed to be which is to make you feel weak it's completely different from all other halo games you aren't a spartan you don't have strong armor or guns. The game really makes you think smart about what you have to do you can't just jump into and fight a platoon of enemies because getting hit actually does damage so in some cases you even have to divert from fights and let enemies pass. All around amazing game and I will be playing the campaign again.… Expand
  33. OnlyHarDRUg
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Крутой атмосферный сингл под шедевральный саундтрек Мартина О'Доннелла. ОДСТ доказала, что Хало может быть интересным и без Мастера Чифа. Так же имеется годный кооп режим. Бонусом шел диск во всеми мультиплеерными картами для Хало 3. БалдежКрутой атмосферный сингл под шедевральный саундтрек Мартина О'Доннелла. ОДСТ доказала, что Хало может быть интересным и без Мастера Чифа. Так же имеется годный кооп режим. Бонусом шел диск во всеми мультиплеерными картами для Хало 3. Балдеж
  34. RandomTurtle590
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    I'm very grateful this game exists. SUCH A GOOD SPINOFF! Probably the best spinoff I've ever played!
  35. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    I was actually shocked at how good this game turned out and how much I enjoyed it.
  36. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    To be honest, I mainly got this game for the bonus disc that came with all of Halo 3's multiplayer maps, but ODST is still a decent title. Not my favorite, but decent.
  37. Meta_Critzz
    May 25, 2021
    10
    This game, similar to halo Reach, tells a separate story in the Halo Universe. You don't play as Master Chief but the new protagonist isn't all that bad. The gameplay is great and the story is amazing. I would defiantly play the other Halo games before, but you don't necessarily have too. Definitely worth picking up and Xbox to play!
  38. Dom007
    Mar 22, 2021
    8
    A thoroughly enjoyable game. It has some very good levels and the combat feels complex. I wish it was longer though.
  39. Ederalexander
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es espectacular, en el apartado de gráficos el juego no se ve nada mal, los personajes sin dudas se me hacen personajes entrañables con personajes como buck dare romeo micky y el novato se me hacen grandes personajes y en el apartado de jugabilidad se me hace un poco pesado controlar al personaje aunque añade una nueva jugabilidad muy interesante como el poder tener una vision nocturna,un visor que te permite ver un mapa de la zona que te deja ver los objetivos de la misión etc en el tema de la historia se me hace un poco alargada a la fuerza ya que primero caes en nueva mombasa como el novato y luego vas buscando artefactos en toda la ciudad para saber un poco mas de lo que paso con los personajes despues del descenso le doy un 8 de 10 por que me encanta la jugabilidad y sus soundtrack y su desarrollo de personajes… Expand
  40. Cyborg_TDRK
    Jan 13, 2021
    7
    O jogo é bom, mas não é Halo, não tem a alma de Halo, não te traz a sensação de estar jogando um jogo da franquia Halo, avaliando ele como um jogo da franquia Halo eu daria um 5, mas como um jogo em si ele é um 7
  41. Skurttish
    Dec 30, 2020
    6
    This is only a review of the single player campaign, which is all I played.

    Let’s start with the good: There’s finally a little icon that tells the player where they’re supposed to be going. That’s a fantastic addition, and it really helped me make my way through the levels. Full marks there. But the rest of the game was pretty unremarkable. The story had a great premise and had parts    This is only a review of the single player campaign, which is all I played.

    Let’s start with the good: There’s finally a little icon that tells the player where they’re supposed to be going. That’s a fantastic addition, and it really helped me make my way through the levels. Full marks there.

    But the rest of the game was pretty unremarkable. The story had a great premise and had parts that were really engaging, but was poorly written, with awkward or overly-emotional deliveries that didn’t give it the feel of a great story. The voice acting and lines were definitely missing a layer of polish that you’d find playing something like Titanfall 2 (or even Halo 2).

    Then there’s the level design, which varied very little from block to block of the city, no matter which time period you’re playing in. The layouts are different, sure, but it’s basically the same deal from area to area. More creativity would have improved this aspect.

    As far as difficulty goes, the game was definitely on the easy side. As you grow in gaming, you start to realize that difficulty is the spice that keeps gaming engaging; without an acceptable level of difficulty, the game is dishwater. I wash my dishwater down the drain each night and it’s forgotten by the time my head hits the pillow that evening. Unfortunately, that’s the case here with Halo 3: ODST. If it didn’t have Halo in the name, nobody would remember this game at all (much less play it)—it is gaming dishwater.

    Music, sound, and visuals were fine.    … Expand
  42. wiredspore44
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    Fun spin-off with great characters, a good story and entertaining game mechanics. My only complaint is that the campaign was too short!
  43. Alioth2007
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    La verdad el juego me parece de los mejores que hay, la banda sonora combinada con la ambientacion de las calles de mombasa te da inmersion increible jugarlo de noche con audifonos en una experiencia increible ademas de que logro revolucionar siendo un juego de mundo abierto aunque manteniendo su toque de los halo de bungie ademas de la envolventes historias que te cuentan la de la campañaLa verdad el juego me parece de los mejores que hay, la banda sonora combinada con la ambientacion de las calles de mombasa te da inmersion increible jugarlo de noche con audifonos en una experiencia increible ademas de que logro revolucionar siendo un juego de mundo abierto aunque manteniendo su toque de los halo de bungie ademas de la envolventes historias que te cuentan la de la campaña y los audios son muy interesantes… Expand
  44. Kot9pa
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Recently I finished passing Halo 3 ODST. It is my favourite Halo game now, so it because I haven't played all Halo games yet. In this game you can see nice view of night city, very good music and pretty interesting missions! Awesome.
  45. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    ost: 9
    Characters: 9
  46. yangfanhong
    Sep 20, 2020
    8
    The story is a good supplement to the halo trilogy. The gameplay kept high quality. And that is more, the mission indicator just saved my life.
  47. Dylan117
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    The most underrated Halo game. Fixes all the issues people had with Halo 2 while providing a unique story on Earth with one of the best soundtracks in the series. Takes the Halo 3 gameplay and gives a brand new story. The only problem being enemies use equiptment and you don't? The launch price and the campaign was too short. Added firefight which is on the same level as call of dutyThe most underrated Halo game. Fixes all the issues people had with Halo 2 while providing a unique story on Earth with one of the best soundtracks in the series. Takes the Halo 3 gameplay and gives a brand new story. The only problem being enemies use equiptment and you don't? The launch price and the campaign was too short. Added firefight which is on the same level as call of duty zombies. Great game, must play for all fans of Halo.… Expand
  48. BernardoUPoud
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    Not the best Halo but at least like a lost episode , very nice and fun.

    Story: 9
    Characters: 8
    Graphics: 9
    Multiplayer: 10
    Audio: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    Fun: 8
  49. Guo56
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    ODST, Reach, and H2 have the best stories in the series, but because of the tone of ODST, I think it might be my favorite. The story is basically you are a ODST who was split from his squad. Objective: SURVIVE UNTIL YOU FIND YOUR SQUAD. The rest is basically all the stuff that happened while Master Chief was being a badass in Halo 2. Nonetheless this game is just great.
  50. DestinyDoer
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Another great Halo game. I have no negative things to type. I can't think of any cons.
  51. BuddyTheODST
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Personally one of my favorites of the franchise with the the addition of fire fight.
  52. Blujus
    Jun 18, 2020
    7
    Everything this game offers is amazing! Firefight, the expanded Halo 3 multiplayer and the frankly AMAZING campaign but there's not enough content to make it worth it's retail price of 50 quid. Still a great game that I highly recommend anyone plays!
  53. Serchvaz
    Jun 3, 2020
    8
    The campaign is good ,the history is good but no great,but some missions are just boring ,basically its the same history on 3 of them.
  54. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    This side story of "Halo 3" features an interesting Noir-like aesthetic and a slower-paced campaign. It also introduced Firefight to the franchise before cooperative Horde modes were a thing. While ODST isn't on the same level as the main installments, it's still a solid entry in the series. I would rate it with an 8.3 out of 10.
  55. LB_CO
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    "Halo 3: ODST" Is a fun and stealthy spin off adventure that sets new standards for series tactics.
  56. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    A short yet veeerrrrry sweet addition to the Halo franchise. Fun, fast paced, great mechanics, Nathan Fillion, everything you could ask for really.
  57. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    While lacking in gravitas and length of other halo titles, the setting, music and gunplay is stil wonderful.
  58. eva3si0n
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Halo 3: ODST big DLC to part 3. There 's a very simple plot here, there 's no Master Chif. But there was a pseudo-open world and the level of complexity rose decently. After all, it is difficult to wander in a face-to-face through the streets of destroyed New Mombasa. A great project that expands the Halo Universe. The upgrade under Xbox One also doesn 't look bad. For $4, a great offer.
  59. Blobby12345
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing soundtrack, intriguing story with a great bunch of characters. Playing through Mombasa streets while listening to the soundtrack is a phenomenal moment.
  60. Kekoaminer
    Jul 18, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The campaign is stellar and really makes you feel like a powerless odst roaming a atmoshericly dark, destroyed city. I also like how the story is executed in multiple parts having you along with the rookie piecing together the story of what happened to your fellow odsts. Althought the campaign is short.… Expand
  61. LuckyDrum
    Jun 10, 2019
    7
    Un spin-off bastante bueno que se centra en mostrar otro lado de la historia que ocurre durante el final de Halo 2 e inicio de Halo 3
  62. Deckard2
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    This game is wonderful. I've just gone through a replay of this and have bathed in sweet 2009 nostalgia. Playing like an extended episode of Firefly (a lot of the cast provide voice work) the story takes you on a journey running in tandem with the events of Halo 2. Clearly Bungie have made subtle improvements since Halo 3 and have mastered the engine to provide a slightly tighter gamingThis game is wonderful. I've just gone through a replay of this and have bathed in sweet 2009 nostalgia. Playing like an extended episode of Firefly (a lot of the cast provide voice work) the story takes you on a journey running in tandem with the events of Halo 2. Clearly Bungie have made subtle improvements since Halo 3 and have mastered the engine to provide a slightly tighter gaming experience. This is by no means a knock at Halo 3, a game I have a great fondness for, but merely a testament to how good this follow up is.

    Although the narrative does slow down somewhat in the segments dedicated purely to the rookie, taking on a much more stealth orientated focus, the action quickly picks up the pace again when returning back to one of our main protagonists. The gameplay is tight and the music on point drenching the New Mombassa streets in piano soaked atmosphere.

    9 years after its creation Halo: ODST still stands out as a pleasure to play and a journey worth taking even if its not your first time dropping from orbit.    … Expand
  63. Co-Odyssey
    Jul 8, 2018
    9
    An improvement on the original version of Halo 3 in almost every way. The linear feeling structure of levels in Halo 3 now feels entirely avoidable with a hub-like open world that encourages exploration. New weapon variants and mechanics makes ODST feel like a more substantial upgrade over Halo 2 than Halo 3 attempts. The atmosphere of the game, while held back by Halo 3's game engine,An improvement on the original version of Halo 3 in almost every way. The linear feeling structure of levels in Halo 3 now feels entirely avoidable with a hub-like open world that encourages exploration. New weapon variants and mechanics makes ODST feel like a more substantial upgrade over Halo 2 than Halo 3 attempts. The atmosphere of the game, while held back by Halo 3's game engine, is expertly crafted and really makes the player feel like a lone survivor in an empty city. ODST simply has the best soundtrack in the series, probably one of the greatest game OST's period. ODST also contains the definitive version of Halo 3's multiplayer and includes the entirety of its DLC. ODST also introduces a mainstay game mode in the series, Firefight, which is still the best version of said game mode. Overall the arguably superior campaign to the original Halo 3 and ODST's wealth of content really brings it close to perfection.… Expand
  64. Petethepig123
    Jul 2, 2018
    9
    Halo 3: ODST is up there with my favorite Halo games. While it was not nearly as hyped as Halo 2 or 3, there is a lot to like here. It really changes up the formula while still keeping the classic Halo feel. The game takes place in the ruins of New Mombasa, sometime during Halo 2. The story does not involve Master Chief whatsoever, but a squad of ODSTs (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) whoseHalo 3: ODST is up there with my favorite Halo games. While it was not nearly as hyped as Halo 2 or 3, there is a lot to like here. It really changes up the formula while still keeping the classic Halo feel. The game takes place in the ruins of New Mombasa, sometime during Halo 2. The story does not involve Master Chief whatsoever, but a squad of ODSTs (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) whose specialty is to drop into battles in pods from an orbiting spaceship. You play as the Rookie, and due to the slipspace rupture, your squad is scattered throughout the city, so Rookie must find them and avoid Covenant patrols. There are no Flood or Elites, but there is a new Covenant enemies called Engineers that provide overshields to allies. It keeps the same weapon arsenal from Halo 3, but certain guns like the SMG have been changed. ODSTs are similar to Spartans in gameplay but they cannot dual wield or use equipment for reasons I do not know. You will have to change up your strategies because ODSTs are noticeably weaker in health than a Spartan. You will be relying on health packs much more now, as there is no shield. New Mombasa is somewhat open-world and you can go inside almost every building, which is really cool. You traverse the city, finding objects like guns and Biofoam canisters from battles that took place earlier in the day. As you find them, there will be a flashback and you will play as a character within the scene. It's a cool concept and it works out really well. Around New Mombasa you can find audio logs, which are incentives to explore, as they tell a story of their own. The action and fights are all really fun, and there are a couple vehicle sections as well. Marines are still idiots but your ODST allies are awesome. They are smart and invincible. They are also cool characters and they each have personalities. There is no multiplayer, but it comes with a second disc of the regular Halo 3 multiplayer. It also introduces Firefight, where you fight waves of enemies by yourself or with three friends. This really is a standout game in the Halo series, and it is a shame it was passed over by most.… Expand
  65. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    9
    В игре просто невероятный саундтрек, который хорошо звучит и в отрыве от игры. А какие шикарные ролики наснимали в Bungie для рекламы, потрясающе.
  66. ViniVillela
    Dec 3, 2017
    9
    Its campaign should have been longer, only problem i can think at the moment. Nice gameplay, with changes that assure you fell less powerful and much more vulnerable than a Spartan II. A espectacular and unforgattable soundtrack. Mombasa is really nice, but could have been better explored. Nice characters.
  67. TMind
    Nov 2, 2017
    8
    Well, this is completely the same game as Halo 3 but in the boots of the regular soldier. It is good seeing the war in the perspective of the normal human without "super powers". Awesome game-play just like the main games.
  68. Broyax
    Apr 14, 2017
    5
    Comme les autres Halo sur 360, cet ODST vous fait un gros doigt sur les succès en mode facile mais malgré quelques passages crispants, il reste gérable en mode normal. La narration de l'histoire (pour autant que le concept "d'histoire" ait une quelconque importance dans les Halo) est assez originale, un peu dans l'esprit de COD Black Ops, en plus cohérent toutefois. Rien de palpitant nonComme les autres Halo sur 360, cet ODST vous fait un gros doigt sur les succès en mode facile mais malgré quelques passages crispants, il reste gérable en mode normal. La narration de l'histoire (pour autant que le concept "d'histoire" ait une quelconque importance dans les Halo) est assez originale, un peu dans l'esprit de COD Black Ops, en plus cohérent toutefois. Rien de palpitant non plus.

    On peut même éviter certains combats ou en tout cas opter pour une approche plus discrète lorsqu'on est dans la ville de nuit... de là à parler d'infiltration, il y a un monde (!) mais ça change un peu. Pas de changement ou d"évolution graphique depuis Halo 3, et forcément ça commence à se voir (une façon comme une autre de dire que c'est bien moche, si, si).

    Pour le reste, Halo reste fidèle à Halo avec ses environnements ouverts, ses phases en véhicules réussies, ses batailles "épiques" (entre guillemets, car des lourdeurs sont présentes)... du classique pourrait-on dire. Je déplore la fin du jeu, décevante et sans véritable conclusion.    … Expand
  69. Katharsis
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    I just revisited this game after nearly a decade, and I have to say, it holds up as one of the strongest stories in the entire Halo franchise for me. When Bungie revealed Halo 2 at E3 2003, they introduced us to the sprawling city of New Mombasa in Kenya, which plays a pivotal role in the overall Halo story. This is ground zero for the Covenant invasion of Earth, but when Halo 2 actuallyI just revisited this game after nearly a decade, and I have to say, it holds up as one of the strongest stories in the entire Halo franchise for me. When Bungie revealed Halo 2 at E3 2003, they introduced us to the sprawling city of New Mombasa in Kenya, which plays a pivotal role in the overall Halo story. This is ground zero for the Covenant invasion of Earth, but when Halo 2 actually came out, the E3 parts were cut and replaced with something a little more disappointing. This game revisits New Mombasa at a pivotal moment in the series' story progression. You assume the role of an ODST soldier that must link up with his squad in the tattered ruins of a Covenant controlled city. The game introduces a new, stealthier playstyle, and constantly reminds you that you are not a Spartan super soldier; larger enemies feel threatening and can be difficult to kill. The game also has a co-op option for story mode. In my opinion, what really makes this game stand out to me is the way that the story is presented. Your character finds clues all over the city to piece together what happened not only to his squadmates, but during the preceding battle. One of my favorite little things is finding an alley full of dead Elites and other Covenant aliens, but no humans. This alludes to how the Elites seceded from the Covenant, but most humans wouldn't know about it yet at this point in the story, because this game chronologically precedes Halo 3. Overall, the game's atmosphere is much darker and more somber than the rest of the franchise, and offers a brand new way to play Halo that still feels like Halo. The story is very strong, and the multiplayer is fun as well, even if it is just horde mode.… Expand
  70. pyrofox117
    Feb 24, 2017
    9
    This is an amazing game and now that the price has dropped almost a must own if your a halo fan. As its the original release of Fire Fight. As well its probably got the best OST mixing of action with Jazz. Yes you heard me Jazz. Anyways the story line is fast paced and and really hits all the point of what makes a halo game. The only real negative about the whole game is that its shortThis is an amazing game and now that the price has dropped almost a must own if your a halo fan. As its the original release of Fire Fight. As well its probably got the best OST mixing of action with Jazz. Yes you heard me Jazz. Anyways the story line is fast paced and and really hits all the point of what makes a halo game. The only real negative about the whole game is that its short but. Its got a kinda investigation free world aspect to it that will blow your mind.

    However just a warning about the vertigo in the beginning,    … Expand
  71. xboxkid
    Dec 23, 2016
    7
    The rookie parts are a bit boring, the gameplay has changed and not only do we have no shields (life regeneration) if we can not use 2 plasma rifles at once, the good thing is that the brute plasma rifle returned, Has a bug if you start the campaign in normal so it is better to start it in easy. It's not very nice to be the scent dog, I'm not a fan of firefight mode but it does, it bringsThe rookie parts are a bit boring, the gameplay has changed and not only do we have no shields (life regeneration) if we can not use 2 plasma rifles at once, the good thing is that the brute plasma rifle returned, Has a bug if you start the campaign in normal so it is better to start it in easy. It's not very nice to be the scent dog, I'm not a fan of firefight mode but it does, it brings more multiplayer maps, very good like sandbox or heretic.… Expand
  72. gamingisgreat
    Oct 23, 2016
    5
    Halo 3:ODST is a medicore expansion for a great game.

    The campaign is bad,with no real spark to it,plus the fact that is 5 hours long.The gameplay has not even seen a slight change. Firefight,which was introduced to Halo for the first time in this game,is absolutely great fun to play with friends,killing waves and waves of Covenant. The graphics are good,and the framerate is    Halo 3:ODST is a medicore expansion for a great game.

    The campaign is bad,with no real spark to it,plus the fact that is 5 hours long.The gameplay has not even seen a slight change.

    Firefight,which was introduced to Halo for the first time in this game,is absolutely great fun to play with friends,killing waves and waves of Covenant.

    The graphics are good,and the framerate is solid.

    Sound design is decent,but the soundtrack,as with any Halo game,is amazing.

    Overall,Halo 3:ODST can be summed up in one word:MEDIOCRE    … Expand
  73. sgthombre
    Sep 23, 2016
    8
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user.
  74. badfantasyrx
    Sep 13, 2016
    9
    Awesome gameplay, and a really easy to use interface. Loved playing along with my ex-husband on game night, and PvP is fun too. Good storyline, although a little repetitive.
  75. x0v3rKiLx
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    The only place where this game loses a point from my score is the poor online connectivity in Firefight and the lack of a proper Battle Rifle. Other than that, this game is an artistic beauty. It deviates extremely far from the typical Halo game and offers a unique, memorable atmosphere of mystery and suspense from beginning to end.
  76. gameguardian21
    Mar 20, 2016
    8
    Halo 3 odst was a unexpected surprise. It introduced us to a good campaign with some humor, characters, and a mysterious story that was new to halo. Firefight also interested me, with you surviving rounds of enemies. While this may feel like a dlc, its still a great one.
  77. Termin8ter
    Feb 8, 2016
    7
    If you are a Halo fan, then do not buy this game, wait for Halo Reach to come out, please don't buy this. Halo 3 ODST is not worth 60$ or 40$ or even 20$. ODST is an obvious cash grab to unsuspecting Halo fans like me. The game would be totally fine if it was DLC, for 5$ or 10$. ODST is a great expansion, but a terrible standalone game, save your money and wait for Reach to come out, orIf you are a Halo fan, then do not buy this game, wait for Halo Reach to come out, please don't buy this. Halo 3 ODST is not worth 60$ or 40$ or even 20$. ODST is an obvious cash grab to unsuspecting Halo fans like me. The game would be totally fine if it was DLC, for 5$ or 10$. ODST is a great expansion, but a terrible standalone game, save your money and wait for Reach to come out, or wait until the price gets lower.… Expand
  78. Aladgar
    Jan 18, 2016
    10
    This is my favourite Halo game (if I need to choose a favourite...)! No MC and multiplayer has not so much change but it's 10/10 for me. Story was good and the idea was good too (I mean how we need to play the story) and the feeling is awesome while Firefight is another good change. :)
  79. Super_Cloud
    Jan 1, 2016
    2
    I can't believe how they sold this 69,99$ when it first came out, me and my friend finished the campaign in 4 hours in legendary, this is ridiculous, to me this is the worst halo in the series and it was a complete rip off...It should have stayed a DLC like it was planned at first! I'm giving 1 more point because it had the Halo 3 multiplayer with everymap... 1 + 1 = 2.
  80. banda89
    Dec 26, 2015
    6
    Great game. But why am I giving such low score?
    Well, I don't think this game should've been 60 bucks, it was a 15 buck DLC.
    Getting that aside, it's a well made experimente by the Bungie team, great atmosphere, you walk through the ruins of New Mumbasa and just see the chaos and destruction but with all the quietness it's a relaxing game. Has my favorite halo weapon, that silenced SMG    Great game. But why am I giving such low score?
    Well, I don't think this game should've been 60 bucks, it was a 15 buck DLC.
    Getting that aside, it's a well made experimente by the Bungie team, great atmosphere, you walk through the ruins of New Mumbasa and just see the chaos and destruction but with all the quietness it's a relaxing game. Has my favorite halo weapon, that silenced SMG it's beautifiul!! Great characters, brought us FIrefight which I love!!
    But the lack of a real multiplayer, and the fact that had a 3-4 hour campaign and a full retail price made this game blend in with all the mediocre games the 360 had.    … Expand
  81. cish
    Oct 20, 2015
    7
    This had great potential that was not taken advantage of. Felt like more of an add on for halo 3 than its own game. The open world aspect could have been cool but was too dark, too empty, and too lonely to be much fun
  82. DemKin
    Jun 27, 2015
    3
    Out of all the Halo games I've played, this one has been the worst. Couldn't play it for more than 20 minutes unfortunately. Running and gunning through uninspired areas full of ennemies not necessarily fun to fight with minimalist controls and gameplay really didn't do it for me.
  83. oDjento
    Jan 4, 2015
    5
    This game was a cool idea but is a prime case of a DLC game. There just isn't enough content here, and they tried to justify it by givinf you the halo 3 multiplayer, a game which a lot of people proably already had. I'll give it to them for the story, it was ace to have a noir Halo game, but only 6 hours ish of gameplay? And then a firefight mode that gets tiresome pretty quickly. I wasThis game was a cool idea but is a prime case of a DLC game. There just isn't enough content here, and they tried to justify it by givinf you the halo 3 multiplayer, a game which a lot of people proably already had. I'll give it to them for the story, it was ace to have a noir Halo game, but only 6 hours ish of gameplay? And then a firefight mode that gets tiresome pretty quickly. I was sadly done with this game in about a month or two and was straight back to playing Halo 3. Would give it a lower score for lack of content but the story mode is cool and a bit different from previous halo games stories so i give them credit for that!… Expand
  84. flametail23
    Dec 9, 2014
    6
    After the first three Halo games left their mark on the gaming world people wanted a sequel. This is what we got. A short 5-6 hour campaign following a squad of ODST troopers and all of Halo's multiplayer maps.
    The only great part about this game is the multiplayer.

    Verdict:
    A game that lacks a good story or characters but adds all of the maps from Halo 3
    6/10
  85. Poppeloppiluss
    Oct 20, 2014
    6
    The game overall in general aspects is very good and interesting like the story and the visuals and the structure of the game story but that is the only thing I can say is good about the game because there are so many details that are glitchy, especially the AI.

    I have always said since the first Halo game that the AI (Artificial Intelligence or so called computer controlled characters)    The game overall in general aspects is very good and interesting like the story and the visuals and the structure of the game story but that is the only thing I can say is good about the game because there are so many details that are glitchy, especially the AI.

    I have always said since the first Halo game that the AI (Artificial Intelligence or so called computer controlled characters) is one of the worst I've experienced. They are poor programmed and doesn't have any tactic to follow, they simply run in battle and get themselves killed and you have to literally babysit them all of the time. They shoot you in the back all of the time and walks in front of your line of fire. They sometimes doesn't respond when you stand beside them with a vehicle they can enter. And one of the biggest nightmares is when they are controlling the turret/gunner positions, they don't hit the enemies and also rarely shoots at all, making you to drive around in circles until you get killed.

    Sometimes weapons disappear through the floor when you drop a weapon which is very frustrating. The AI characters have gotten me killed so many times that it simply is frustrating to even keep playing. The game is messing things up for the player who maybe easily would have completed a certain mission unless the AI wouldn't have messed it up for you. With such a high budget Bungie has then this is unacceptable.

    This glitchy details and AI problems is really ruining a otherwise GREAT game! I love the halo series and the story and apart from all these details it is a game i could easily have rated 8-9 but because of all the aspects that are really bad I have to give it a 6 unfortunately.    … Expand
  86. EremitaJ
    Aug 4, 2014
    1
    "Hey guys, let's take an average franchise like Halo and we go all Cristopher Nolan on it making it super greedy and mature and patriotic and **** just like a Michael Bay movie without boobs" -What I think they said at Bungie before the creation of this... let's call it game because you use a controller on it.
  87. busbfran
    May 16, 2014
    7
    Halo 3: ODST is the most unsatisfying game of the series, yet still portrays an intriguing story that pushes you through the lengthy adventure. The open world was so plan and boring, trying to navigate was very difficult that it became the most frustrating part of the game. Having to walk from side to side of the map is something i hated in this game! However the scenes of being weak andHalo 3: ODST is the most unsatisfying game of the series, yet still portrays an intriguing story that pushes you through the lengthy adventure. The open world was so plan and boring, trying to navigate was very difficult that it became the most frustrating part of the game. Having to walk from side to side of the map is something i hated in this game! However the scenes of being weak and venerable is done so well you start to get the creeps in some parts of the game especially at night time. This is something i haven't seen a halo game for a very long time, as master chief is a well known bad ass! All in all ODST isn't a must have just an expansion of the city from Halo 2, new comers will be left confused, do not start halo here. However if fans are looking for a unique game of the series. This is a must!… Expand
  88. Somalion
    May 1, 2014
    9
    Certainly not going to be everyone's cup of tea but I loved it. I felt sneaking around the ruins of the city, looking for clues and stockpiles to be great fun. You have to use your head a bit more, you're not a super human soldier any more. This actually leads to some nice tactical situations and is a refreshingly different experience. The music, the lighting etc. are done excellently butCertainly not going to be everyone's cup of tea but I loved it. I felt sneaking around the ruins of the city, looking for clues and stockpiles to be great fun. You have to use your head a bit more, you're not a super human soldier any more. This actually leads to some nice tactical situations and is a refreshingly different experience. The music, the lighting etc. are done excellently but for the die hard Halo fans there's still the flashbacks where you get to be involved in some really heavy action instead of city skirmishes.… Expand
  89. HarbingerReview
    Apr 5, 2014
    7
    As a 10 or even 20 dollar expansion this would have been great, but I paid 60 dollars for it. This has excellent game play stellar graphics and an awesome story with a lovable set of characters, but it only took me 3 hours to complete on LEGENDARY. The multi-player despite being fun crashes multiple time in a few short sessions. Truly a sad corporate sellout to something that could haveAs a 10 or even 20 dollar expansion this would have been great, but I paid 60 dollars for it. This has excellent game play stellar graphics and an awesome story with a lovable set of characters, but it only took me 3 hours to complete on LEGENDARY. The multi-player despite being fun crashes multiple time in a few short sessions. Truly a sad corporate sellout to something that could have been great.… Expand
  90. Sammiches
    Nov 17, 2013
    8
    Looking back at ODST after years of industry stagnation and bland AAA releases, it's easy to overlook the finer details of this game. Bungie set out to build a small expansion for Halo 3. In typical Bungie fashion, the project snowballed into what can basically be considered a full game. Built in just one year, ODST manages to deliver a solid single player experience with great worldLooking back at ODST after years of industry stagnation and bland AAA releases, it's easy to overlook the finer details of this game. Bungie set out to build a small expansion for Halo 3. In typical Bungie fashion, the project snowballed into what can basically be considered a full game. Built in just one year, ODST manages to deliver a solid single player experience with great world building, art direction, and a nice retouch of the classic Halo formula to distinguish it from other Halo titles.

    The story focuses on a squad of ODSTs, who are basically top-of-the-line soldiers bested only by Spartans, in a military campaign gone awry. In game you play as a mute ODST called the Rookie. Separated from your squad, you're tasked with exploring the pivotal city of New Mombassa to search for clues which might lead you to the rest of your squad. Recovering clues triggers flashback missions in the context of the clue, in which you fill the boots of ODSTs who are part of the Rookie's squad. They're characterized fairly well, and the story has its moments, though it's just a part of what makes the world of ODST truly memorable. Where ODST really shines is through its world building; audio logs, character dialogue, and great art direction, which when combined really sell the setting and ground it firmly in the expansive Halo universe. In a casual playthrough it's so very easy to miss all of the tiny pieces of information scattered about the games' world. Look for them, and you'll be grounded firmly in a very unique and richly atmospheric setting. And what about the music? Martin O'Donnell truly outdoes himself here, delivering a moody original score that delivers on an emotional level, matching the themes of isolation, desperation, tension, and mass exodus that might accompany the sudden occupation of such a large city, and the Rookie's lone journey through a soup of alien combatants.

    As for playing as the ODSTs themselves, their gear and some tweaked combat mechanics really help differentiate these soldiers from Spartans. They can take less damage, and have a two stage health system requiring the player to scout for medpacks if their health bar is low. Dual wielding is gone, though players can still wield any weapon the come across. Vehicle handling has been tweaked and tightened to improve handling characteristics on the streets of Mombassa and still remains a staple of the combat throughout. Enemy AI has also gotten a slight improvement, with groups of enemies acting in squads of many varieties, keeping combat fresh and fun. Though the game is powered by the aging Halo 3 tech and has limited resolution for HD consoles, the art direction is great and like Halo 3 this game stands the test of time in that regard. As expected, theater mode is fully functional in ODSTs single player, and is a novel feature that lets you watch your exploits from any angle and at any speed, good for people like me who enjoy taking in the sights and sounds of the world. Also, easter eggs. They're everywhere, and they will put a smile on your face.

    The real meat of Halo games and what keeps people coming back is undoubtedly the multiplayer experience. While ODST doesn't have its own ODST themed PvP multiplayer, it does have firefight, which is a very fun arcadey co-op survival mode that is both fun and challenging due to the chaotic and multi-faceted sandbox design. Firefight maps are well designed, and hours of fun can be had trying to tackle the par-score challenges with your friends for achievements, or just to take a Brute Chopper for a spin and mow down your alien foes. Surviving for longer enables skulls, which are basically difficulty modifiers that change enemy and player traits such as weapon effectiveness per-type, shield regeneration mechanics, enemy AI strength, and more. It really is a great mode that's found its place in the suite of modes Halo has to offer.

    ODST also comes with the complete Halo 3 multiplayer experience, packaging all of Halo 3's multiplayer features and maps (including all DLC maps) into a single disc. This is a pretty sweet deal for those who don't have the DLC, especially considering the quality of the DLC maps.

    In all, Halo 3: ODST is a great game. The single player campaign is memorable and stands out with just one thorough playthrough, and its other features round out the package nicely. If you take the time to explore all that ODST has to offer, you'll find yourself immersed in a great setting that delivers the great flow of Halo's combat with a few twists.    … Expand
  91. Pickle
    Sep 12, 2013
    3
    I never been too much of a fan of the "Halo" franchise, mainly because of it's ignoring simplicity of issues that are constantly represented in the game always, and, well, also because of the constant monotony in between the several games of the franchise itself.
    Even then i decided to jump into "Halo" with, "Halo Reach", (which i loved). But this game, could possibly be one of the worst,    I never been too much of a fan of the "Halo" franchise, mainly because of it's ignoring simplicity of issues that are constantly represented in the game always, and, well, also because of the constant monotony in between the several games of the franchise itself.
    Even then i decided to jump into "Halo" with, "Halo Reach", (which i loved). But this game, could possibly be one of the worst, most boring, dull, first person shooters out there, forget about the repetitive scenarios, that just end up being bland, and boring, forget about the awful, graphical quality of the overall game.
    No, the real problem begins with the gameplay, every single "new game mechanic", that's being add into this game doesn't work, why? Because at it's entirety it's the exact same replica of another game mechanic showed in past entries, with a re-skin.

    The entire game you go throughout the exact same scenarios, over, and over, and over again, and i'm talking about exactly the same, there is not even one difference in between them, and when there finally is, it's just another lifeless, empty, wide open area, with nothing to do more than to shoot the exact same enemy model until you finally finish the game.

    The story it's completely irrelevant, i really think that you can play throughout the game and get an even better experience while skipping such soulless, unenjoyable, dull, mediocre, cutscenes, it's that bad, aside from that the game manages to overcome all of this obstacles an give a couple of bursts of fun and enjoyment for a couple of minutes, sadly, after a while, it falls into the exact same endless cycle of monotony
    that every other aspect of this game falls down into.

    It's the worst "Halo" game in all the franchise, but it can be fun and enjoyable at times, even if it doesn't last to long, nor it's interesting, while your forcing yourself to play it.    … Expand
  92. gstiker5
    Aug 29, 2013
    7
    While the six-hour campaign was interesting and fun but its only six hours and there is a Firefight Mode which has been bettered by Reach but is still very fun and interesting the multiplayer is Halo 3 again but with all the DLC included it feels like DLC and overpriced but buy it cheap online and you'll be fine
  93. Zman6495
    Jul 23, 2013
    6
    Halo 3: ODST is not a bad game. It is just as polished as the other games in the series. That being said, the reason the score is not higher is because of the amount of content that this game has to offer. The multiplayer is a rehash of Halo 3, which is really fun, but not new. Many people already own most of the Halo 3 maps, making this disc feel like a rehash. The campaign is fun,Halo 3: ODST is not a bad game. It is just as polished as the other games in the series. That being said, the reason the score is not higher is because of the amount of content that this game has to offer. The multiplayer is a rehash of Halo 3, which is really fun, but not new. Many people already own most of the Halo 3 maps, making this disc feel like a rehash. The campaign is fun, but it is extremely short. I was able to beat this game in 4 hours max. This short campaign is not worth a full retail price, which is why I cannot give this game a higher rating.… Expand
  94. GamingSoldier
    Jul 19, 2013
    6
    Halo ODST is a fun game but I need to say it is more DLC then Game why because it gives a short campaign and one new mode. it is especially a DLC for anyone that bought Halo 3 since it also gives halo 3 multiplayer something you already bought.
    pros: still halo= still fun, graphics, cool audio logs which have a bonus scene if you collect them all, pretty cool story where you are shot down    Halo ODST is a fun game but I need to say it is more DLC then Game why because it gives a short campaign and one new mode. it is especially a DLC for anyone that bought Halo 3 since it also gives halo 3 multiplayer something you already bought.
    pros: still halo= still fun, graphics, cool audio logs which have a bonus scene if you collect them all, pretty cool story where you are shot down and must discover what happened to your team.
    cons: its a DLC halo 3 is in its title, in the open world you backtrack most of the time and avoid fights. you can't even do some normal things anyone can do because "rookie is strong enough" like duel wielding and JUMPING HIGH ARE YOU SERIOUS!, you never really like any of your team (except maybe buck) 4 hour campaign with one multiplayer mode is all the game really offers if you already got Halo 3 (which I bet you did)    … Expand
  95. usrevenge
    Jul 11, 2013
    3
    a $20 game sold for $60

    very mediocre and short single player, not worth replaying at all. Firefight is a new mode where you basically play horde mode, but you litterally play the same waves of enemies in the same order and getting the achievements takes forever. it's mind numbing an tedious. doesn't have it's own multiplayer vs mode, just gives you halo 3 again, wow thanks I    a $20 game sold for $60

    very mediocre and short single player, not worth replaying at all.

    Firefight is a new mode where you basically play horde mode, but you litterally play the same waves of enemies in the same order and getting the achievements takes forever. it's mind numbing an tedious.

    doesn't have it's own multiplayer vs mode, just gives you halo 3 again, wow thanks I have halo 3 and it's DLC like every other fan of the series.

    I know this review is years late but people are talking about it again since halo 4 was bad and considered the worst in the series, but many forget how bad ODST was. worst in the series, WORSE than halo 4.    … Expand
  96. miramax123
    Jun 18, 2013
    7
    Halo 3: ODST was okay, not much to say about it, the Firefight mode though, was quite vague in setting selections, it wasn't as adventurous as Halo 3 or gave that much of a motivational feeling. I've only played it once, hence explaining my reason why I considered this boring. I was really happy with the Halo 3 multiplayer packaging, which is why I'm giving this an 8, it was getting quiteHalo 3: ODST was okay, not much to say about it, the Firefight mode though, was quite vague in setting selections, it wasn't as adventurous as Halo 3 or gave that much of a motivational feeling. I've only played it once, hence explaining my reason why I considered this boring. I was really happy with the Halo 3 multiplayer packaging, which is why I'm giving this an 8, it was getting quite boring with the repetition of grunts everywhere, but I still appreciated the satisfactory story line.… Expand
  97. savagejoe444
    May 31, 2013
    9
    A Halo game where you play as a human ODST soldier instead of a Spartan, that's a first and big change. I did, however, enjoy Halo 3: ODST 'cause its different. Playing from a soldier's point of view and not a spartan is actually fun. They brought back the healing aids from the first, since the characters are human, so you can't just run into the fight, you'll most likely die instantly.A Halo game where you play as a human ODST soldier instead of a Spartan, that's a first and big change. I did, however, enjoy Halo 3: ODST 'cause its different. Playing from a soldier's point of view and not a spartan is actually fun. They brought back the healing aids from the first, since the characters are human, so you can't just run into the fight, you'll most likely die instantly. The new Horde like 'Firefight' mode is fun when there's up to 4 players. Though the game was good, it was really short. Probably wouldv'e worked better as an expansion pack to Halo 3, rather than being a full game, but there is still enjoyment to have here. But if you liked playing as an indestructible super-soldier, than look somewhere else.… Expand
  98. H360
    May 15, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are places where Halo 3: ODST could be improved, but when it comes right down to it, every Halo fan should buy this game. Even if you've lost interest in the franchise over the years or haven't ever given a Halo game a look, you'd do well to grab ODST and a few friends for some of the best multiplayer gaming around, especially with as wonderful an addition as Firefight.… Expand
  99. matroycem
    Apr 30, 2013
    4
    This review in a word AWFUL
    Okay so Halo fans are likely to love this game but it really is nothing new. there is no new ground covered in this game and it simply feels like a cash in. The Game is a side story to the plot of Halo 3. This time instead of being the Master Chief you are a band of UNSC soldiers who crash and lose one another. The game is then about finding one another. Often    This review in a word AWFUL
    Okay so Halo fans are likely to love this game but it really is nothing new. there is no new ground covered in this game and it simply feels like a cash in. The Game is a side story to the plot of Halo 3. This time instead of being the Master Chief you are a band of UNSC soldiers who crash and lose one another. The game is then about finding one another. Often you end a story arch by finding something of a team mates at the end of the level. Then you switch to that person and play their story. the thing is that I did not care. I never felt any form of bond with the characters or really care what they are going through. There was just nothing that made me feel this was worthy of a retail release. If this had been an expansion of Halo 3 it may just have been passable. Bungie just feel lazy. They have the same enemies in the same linear environments where you walk from A to B and then back to A. I breezed through the game on Legendary mainly due to indestructible team mates (AI) who are unbelievably good on turrets. I kept seeing my team mate run into a horde of Elites and be battered to hell and still be there 5 minutes later taking the beating. It was incredible and not in a good way. If you are a fan of the series then you will play this for that reason. If you are not that much of a fan and really still want to look at it then get it VERY VERY cheap else you will feel ripped off.    … Expand
  100. Jryan
    Apr 23, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The actual game itself holds well on its own. As a downed ODST trooper, you spend the game moving around the city of New Mombasa, searching for your squad mates. The gameplay is as tight as a regular run of the mill HALO installment, and the story holds its own as well. This game doesn't come without its faults, however. The characters are shoddy, in terms of personality and actual physical design. When halo fans hear the term, ODST, the first image that comes to mind is a tatted-out, physically peaked killing machine. Basically a step below Spartans. However when you play through the different characters and their stories, you get the feeling that these squad mates are nothing more than goofy, hapless grunts. My second qualm came from the lack of Halo 2 tech. ODST takes place, in the halo timeline, in Halo 2, where brutes were only just making their appearance, elites were still the majority fighting force in the Halo 'verse. However you don't fight a single one in the campaign! Also, the assault rifle and chopper return, without the battle rifle. The entire campaign experience just felt like a Halo 3 recreation. Now, my main issue is my belief that the popularity of the package itself came majorly from the second disk, which contained the bonus Halo 3 multiplayer map packs and other miscellaneous content. If ODST had been an individual project, with all work focused on the game, without the halo 3 map pack, I believe it could've been a completely changed, for the better, superb game. Unfortunately, what with the inclusion of the map pack, in the end all ODST was was an extension that should have been something much bigger and grander than what it was made to be.… Expand
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#31 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#12 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 94 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 94
  3. Negative: 1 out of 94
  1. Game Over Online
    85
    The bottom line here is that this is a nice little piece of Halo, and that anyone who has ever enjoyed Halo will probably enjoy this too. The only question is how much it is worth to you. As a full priced stand-alone game, its value is somewhat dubious.
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  2. GamingXP
    88
    Not only an add-on! This is better than many of the main games! Next to the single player, you also get a great multiplayer mode. You just cannot do wrong if you buy this game!
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  3. Extreme Gamer
    90
    Halo 3: ODST is an excellent add-on campaign for Halo 3, and one which all Halo fans should own.
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