Halo 3

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 690 out of 5503
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  1. Hasm123G.
    Nov 7, 2007
    3
    Come on...this is really just such an excuse. I cant stand it. Halo one was my favorite and i felt excited everytime I played it. #2 was dry in campaighn but at least it bright new multiplayer. THIS ONE brings almost nothing new to the table. what, a 2.5 hour campaign and some dumbcrap maps. They aren't even interesting maps. The guns are boring and there are way to many small and Come on...this is really just such an excuse. I cant stand it. Halo one was my favorite and i felt excited everytime I played it. #2 was dry in campaighn but at least it bright new multiplayer. THIS ONE brings almost nothing new to the table. what, a 2.5 hour campaign and some dumbcrap maps. They aren't even interesting maps. The guns are boring and there are way to many small and duel wield guns, you cant tell what they are. If anyone says the graphics look astonishing...let me just put it this way...they aren't. JUST Look at games like hl2 ep 2 and even bioshok and UT 3. Those are the new generation. Halo 3 was supposed to be at least a little above standards. Instead its a mediocre game that wouldn't sell very well if it didn't have history AND THAT IS A FACT. Its frikin halo 2 plus nice lighting and new maps. SUCKS… Expand
  2. BradT.
    Nov 8, 2007
    3
    We've all played first person shooters before, this is no different. The online component is the only saving grace.
  3. ThomasM.
    Oct 21, 2007
    4
    This game is really mediocre at best. It's match making is limited and very flawed. The story is short and not original. The game has potential but with your limited control of the game types you play and the inability to veto more then one game type or map per game, you are often stuck playing game types and maps that no one wants to. One example of a serious flaw is when someone This game is really mediocre at best. It's match making is limited and very flawed. The story is short and not original. The game has potential but with your limited control of the game types you play and the inability to veto more then one game type or map per game, you are often stuck playing game types and maps that no one wants to. One example of a serious flaw is when someone leaves a team game even before it starts, your team will be down players at the start.… Expand
  4. UncleDouglasB.
    Oct 21, 2007
    2
    This game was a disappointment on so many levels. Graphics aren't spectacular, story is horrible and the biggest, most powerful blunder of all; the online multiplayer is too repetitive, ex. shotty snipers. And to top it off, the game doesn't even run in full HD, only 640p! Such an utter waste.
  5. BradW.
    Oct 20, 2007
    1
    Just goes to show that most people are just mindless drones who just follow the marketing hype. Gameplay, graphics, story, MP are OK. Fun, but nothing special. Anybody who's played HL, GOW, or Bioshock will tell you that they all offer a more higher quality and complete experience than Halo 3; anyone who says otherwise probably does not have the mental capacity to appreciate it (i.e. Just goes to show that most people are just mindless drones who just follow the marketing hype. Gameplay, graphics, story, MP are OK. Fun, but nothing special. Anybody who's played HL, GOW, or Bioshock will tell you that they all offer a more higher quality and complete experience than Halo 3; anyone who says otherwise probably does not have the mental capacity to appreciate it (i.e. Noob). Don't get me wrong tho, I will still have a blast playing it with my friends, but then again, we can have a blast kicking each other in the balls too. Halo was just there at the right time and brought the wonderful world of MP gaming to the naive masses (something that HL did BETTER and YEARS before halo even existed). If you are a more seasoned gamer like me, there are much better games out there that will stretch your imagination more and give more bang for your buck, but if you're not, then by all means buy halo because I know you will have a blast playing it since you don't know no any better =P (no offense of course). I'd give a 6 for the gameplay, but I rated 1 simply because of the massive marketing hype that made me realize how much of the world are just a bunch of ignorant fanboys who would set your house on fire if you dare utter one negative word about their beloved MASTER Chief. If you are not a stupid fanboy (you will know who you are) and is more of a light, casual gamer, then by all means get halo 3, because you'll will have a fantastic time diving into this mysterious unknown world of gaming. I just don't think Halo 3 deserves to be as big as it is.… Expand
  6. Phil
    Oct 24, 2007
    2
    10 hours and the game was finished. Very disapointing, replay is very repeative (compared to Bioshock which offers a different experience depending on how you play your character). Graphics were good, but not mind-blowing. Bungie disapointed me. I enjoy the team playing, but not being an online gamer I don't think I get even 50% of what the game offers. Bungie put a lot of time and 10 hours and the game was finished. Very disapointing, replay is very repeative (compared to Bioshock which offers a different experience depending on how you play your character). Graphics were good, but not mind-blowing. Bungie disapointed me. I enjoy the team playing, but not being an online gamer I don't think I get even 50% of what the game offers. Bungie put a lot of time and effort on the online money grab, and did little on the main story line. Again, diapointing.… Expand
  7. MarkusE.
    Oct 5, 2007
    0
    What Luke R. said. Overhyped and overrated. Take out multiplayer, and all you're left with is a 6-hour generic FPS.
  8. MichaelC.
    Oct 9, 2007
    1
    Listen up fanboys....you have been duped. Halo3 is nothing new. Sure they gave you a few new weapons and some new maps but heck..the best map of the bunch is from Halo2! This game feels like you are running in mud. The action is slow. Respawn times are excrutiatingly slow. I know that the fanboys who waited outside and bought the deluxe version will never admit that they bought a stinker Listen up fanboys....you have been duped. Halo3 is nothing new. Sure they gave you a few new weapons and some new maps but heck..the best map of the bunch is from Halo2! This game feels like you are running in mud. The action is slow. Respawn times are excrutiatingly slow. I know that the fanboys who waited outside and bought the deluxe version will never admit that they bought a stinker but I can admit it. "Hi, my name is Michael." (group) "Hello Michael". "I'm here today cause I fell victim to the media hype of Halo3" (group hug)… Expand
  9. DanielS
    Oct 9, 2007
    0
    Just like Rolf S. said been there done that. They replaced the arborter guy's with brutes and kept the grunts. They still wear blue except the one with the gold on him. Weapons the same except for like 2 or 3 of them. You can't go anywhere with anything like you could in Halo 2 which was part of the fun. I liked trying to squeeze a tank through a doorway that it can't fit Just like Rolf S. said been there done that. They replaced the arborter guy's with brutes and kept the grunts. They still wear blue except the one with the gold on him. Weapons the same except for like 2 or 3 of them. You can't go anywhere with anything like you could in Halo 2 which was part of the fun. I liked trying to squeeze a tank through a doorway that it can't fit through. Also once I get through the door I like to use my tank to get through the level lol. That was fun. I don't know what happened to bungie but I think the only reason they had delays on the release is cause they were to busy drinking cocktails in the bahamas with the money they were supposed to use to make a great game. I can't wait for COD 4. It will blow Halo 3 out of the water then step on it to make it stop wiggling then put a hole in it's head.… Expand
  10. BuddhikaM.
    Sep 25, 2007
    1
    Too focused on multiplayer.. Graphics look like Halo 2.5.. sound problems.. NPC's gets stuck and AI bugs.. Boring singleplayer, cannot compare to Halo 2. Biggest disappointment of my life..Getting rid of my 360 now.
  11. TylerG.
    Sep 25, 2007
    4
    Good way to end, but too short.
  12. JimmyD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    4
    The campaign was a huge disappointment. Graphics were good, although the Admiral was just a huge crap-pile, and the sound was good and the controls were intuitive and easy as always, but the campaign was just not good. never felt like the story and the MCs part in it were as solid as the first two. There were no moments where I was astounded by the epic nature of the fight and the game The campaign was a huge disappointment. Graphics were good, although the Admiral was just a huge crap-pile, and the sound was good and the controls were intuitive and easy as always, but the campaign was just not good. never felt like the story and the MCs part in it were as solid as the first two. There were no moments where I was astounded by the epic nature of the fight and the game was over too soon. The ending was a giant cop out too. Really original guys. Its an underwhelming capstone to what was my favorite console game ever. I will say however that I have not yet played the PvP stuff, so please take that into account. But damn was the single player not good.… Expand
  13. Razgriz13
    Sep 26, 2007
    1
    I have never really been a Halo fan but I found myself more disapointed with Halo 3 than Halo 2. It was too short, the storyline is not engaging, the graphics remind me of Halo 2, The levels were repetitive and environments all looked the same, it has cheesy characters and a cheesy storyline. Multiplayer is fun. But there is no way I am going to pay to play over Xbox Live.
  14. AhmedG
    Sep 26, 2007
    4
    Too much hype for an avrage run and gun shooter.
  15. Lansalot
    Sep 27, 2007
    4
    Doesn't really move the series on from the original. Pales into insignificance next to the more accomplished multiplayer titles like GRAW2, Rainbow6 and the upcoming Call Of Duty 4. How come the frame rate issues, when COD4/GOW are far more graphically intensive and work perfectly? I can't believe it took them this long to come up with something like this. Forge is a good idea Doesn't really move the series on from the original. Pales into insignificance next to the more accomplished multiplayer titles like GRAW2, Rainbow6 and the upcoming Call Of Duty 4. How come the frame rate issues, when COD4/GOW are far more graphically intensive and work perfectly? I can't believe it took them this long to come up with something like this. Forge is a good idea however, quite innovative, but the speed of multiplayer gameplay is as if running through treacle. One for FPS-beginners I think (who haven't seen any of the above games)… Expand
  16. JollyJem
    Sep 27, 2007
    4
    I've only presently played single player but it is very disappointing. Bland graphics and sound, dismal AI and apalling script. A truly epic game (which this claims to be) would not sacrifice single player over multiplayer - both aspects should be outstanding. Poor effort.
  17. JohnD.
    Sep 27, 2007
    3
    not worth the wait its halo 2 with more maps be deal.
  18. JonW.
    Sep 28, 2007
    4
    This game is just a jumped up halo 2, its ridiculously boring, the veichles in this game are god awful, the new guns totalyy useless, and its far too repetive, all it is really is duck shoot, and die, perhaps not in that order, in conclusion WASTE OF MONEY. Spend your money on something worthwile, not this, you'll be wanting your money back very quickly, i did in just 2 hours.
  19. DaveF.
    Sep 28, 2007
    4
    I was a huge halo fan...but 3 is awful. bland and outdated...it feels like an old game, basically a continuation of the first halo which was great for its time, but that was YEARS ago. where is the innovation? what did we wait for? bioshock is many times better than this piece of sh.t. what is wrong with these people who rate it a 10? open your eyes and think for yourselves instead of I was a huge halo fan...but 3 is awful. bland and outdated...it feels like an old game, basically a continuation of the first halo which was great for its time, but that was YEARS ago. where is the innovation? what did we wait for? bioshock is many times better than this piece of sh.t. what is wrong with these people who rate it a 10? open your eyes and think for yourselves instead of believing the marketing hype. yeah i know, i wanted to love this game too but i just can't pretend it's the masterpiece it claims to be.… Expand
  20. PigVomit
    Sep 29, 2007
    3
    Sadly doesn`t live up to the hype. Mediocre single player ,unoriginal and sub standard graphics (was this supposed to be a premium HD title on a next gen console?) Was hoping for more in the multiplayer game again totally underwhelmed .Im sure i was playing this 5 yrs ago ,it was called unreal tournement on the PC which had better graphics / controls / game modes and crucially was more Sadly doesn`t live up to the hype. Mediocre single player ,unoriginal and sub standard graphics (was this supposed to be a premium HD title on a next gen console?) Was hoping for more in the multiplayer game again totally underwhelmed .Im sure i was playing this 5 yrs ago ,it was called unreal tournement on the PC which had better graphics / controls / game modes and crucially was more fun! anyone want to buy my copy (currently around 6hrs old) DISAPPOINTING!… Expand
  21. Anonymous
    Sep 29, 2007
    0
    Sucked.
  22. BryceL.
    Oct 1, 2008
    0
    Baby's first fps, with no changes from game to game and incredibly basic. Also the one-player is total garbage, and there is NO replay value.
  23. JimB.
    Jan 18, 2008
    0
    This game was a HUGE disappointment with all of the hype surrounding it. It's just mediocre, Call of Duty 4 is infinitely better than this dreck. What's even more offensive is that screen shots were released of a level before this game came out. That level didn't make it in to the final game but it wasn't included so it could be sold as a map pack on Xbox Marketplace, This game was a HUGE disappointment with all of the hype surrounding it. It's just mediocre, Call of Duty 4 is infinitely better than this dreck. What's even more offensive is that screen shots were released of a level before this game came out. That level didn't make it in to the final game but it wasn't included so it could be sold as a map pack on Xbox Marketplace, that's downright offensive.… Expand
  24. L.G.
    Jan 2, 2008
    0
    Wow, truly Halo 3 is a magnificent success for Microsoft (and marketing in general). I myself have been stung by the bizarrely high scores given to this title both by (supposedly impartial) professional critics and fans alike. Put simply, this game is not a good first person shooter and I cannot understand how it has even been considered as such, let alone the best fps ever! There is Wow, truly Halo 3 is a magnificent success for Microsoft (and marketing in general). I myself have been stung by the bizarrely high scores given to this title both by (supposedly impartial) professional critics and fans alike. Put simply, this game is not a good first person shooter and I cannot understand how it has even been considered as such, let alone the best fps ever! There is absolutely nothing extraordinary about this game: the graphics still fall behind the PC, the gameplay is decidedly sub-standard and even the story is lacklustre when compared to the likes of Half-Life 2. If you want to see what a truly great game is like play HL2:EP2, within 10 minutes you will realise why Halo 3 pales into insignificance.… Expand
  25. AnonymousMC
    Oct 28, 2008
    0
    Horrible story and simplistic gameplay, yet flawless graphics. The multiplayer sucks due to ill mannered fan boys and little kids. The story is pointless and makes no sense when put in with other games. It is so easy that I beat it on legendary within 2 weeks and I hadn't beaten any other halo before. The game starts to feel like a chore to beat it. This is a bad casual gameHorrible story and simplistic gameplay, yet flawless graphics. The multiplayer sucks due to ill mannered fan boys and little kids. The story is pointless and makes no sense when put in with other games. It is so easy that I beat it on legendary within 2 weeks and I hadn't beaten any other halo before. The game starts to feel like a chore to beat it. This is a bad casual game though many act as it is for hardcore gamers strictly, hence fanboys. Renting this game is a waste of money and time.… Expand
  26. JakeB.
    Feb 11, 2008
    0
    This game was way too hyped up. I've never been jipped more in a multiplayer game ever. There are way too many flaws and errors in online play. It had to been programmed by a bunch of monkeys. On top of that, there really aren't that many maps. For big team battle it's the same two maps...how boring. As far as the campaign, I can't believe I spent 50$+ on something This game was way too hyped up. I've never been jipped more in a multiplayer game ever. There are way too many flaws and errors in online play. It had to been programmed by a bunch of monkeys. On top of that, there really aren't that many maps. For big team battle it's the same two maps...how boring. As far as the campaign, I can't believe I spent 50$+ on something that you could beat in a couple sit ins.… Expand
  27. PhengY.
    Feb 29, 2008
    0
    WOW! Am I missing something? The Halo franchise is mediocre at best, inane at worst... I have to give it a O to counterbalance all the people who enjoy wandering around aimlessing shooting aliens with no visceral appeal or true emotional impact not to mention no tension of any sort. kind of like the Metroid series... I would rather play Joust on the Atari and have 1,000 times of a blast WOW! Am I missing something? The Halo franchise is mediocre at best, inane at worst... I have to give it a O to counterbalance all the people who enjoy wandering around aimlessing shooting aliens with no visceral appeal or true emotional impact not to mention no tension of any sort. kind of like the Metroid series... I would rather play Joust on the Atari and have 1,000 times of a blast then touch this drivel...… Expand
  28. JasonM.
    Apr 5, 2008
    0
    With slightly better graphics than quake 1, the storyline of a coloring book, and less gameplay and replayability than a calculator, Halo 3 earns its place as the worst game I have ever played.
  29. John
    May 1, 2008
    0
    this GTA is the best one that came out of the 8 that did. the thing that sucks is that you can't fly the jets.... or the forkleft you can't realy work it... but thats just what suckz with it... the car damge likes real you can see ever dent, the cop realy don't want to just kill you if you pull over they get out and walk to the car and realy arest you... but if u run they this GTA is the best one that came out of the 8 that did. the thing that sucks is that you can't fly the jets.... or the forkleft you can't realy work it... but thats just what suckz with it... the car damge likes real you can see ever dent, the cop realy don't want to just kill you if you pull over they get out and walk to the car and realy arest you... but if u run they pull out there fire arm and starts fireing at you.. that makes the game more like the real life cause cops just don't just shoot you.… Expand
  30. Anonymous
    Jun 14, 2008
    0
    Sucked.
  31. TomP.
    Jun 18, 2008
    1
    Way overhyped. This game was overhyped to high heaven. The multiplayer is alright, but it's been done millions of times in billions of FPS's before Halo 3. It's really nothing new and not worth spending $60 on.
  32. MasJ.
    Jun 28, 2008
    0
    This game has poor graphics for a XBOX360 game and poor taste. It appeals to little teenagers though.
  33. MasterD.
    Aug 12, 2008
    0
    I give this a 0 to balance out the score. This game is a 7/10 at best. It loses points for lack of originality (every Halo game has practically been carbon copies of each other), crappy aiming system (the aiming system rewards spray and pray rather than skill) and another point is lost for a bad multiplayer. Supposedly the best aspect of the game but instead you're launched into maps I give this a 0 to balance out the score. This game is a 7/10 at best. It loses points for lack of originality (every Halo game has practically been carbon copies of each other), crappy aiming system (the aiming system rewards spray and pray rather than skill) and another point is lost for a bad multiplayer. Supposedly the best aspect of the game but instead you're launched into maps you don't want to play where one person controls the only half-way decent weapon in the game in a mode that rewards noobs while you struggle around with a nerfed piece of crap. All of you who give it a 10 are blind to the fact that Halo sucks and Bungie has been living off the hype of the original game (which only got hype because it was the first decent shooter on the original Xbox). They use this permanent fanboy fervor to allow them to make a game that has been the same since it's conception adding in only minor changes that have all been done in another game in some form or another to keep the critics at bay. I'm still disgusted that a magazine of Edges calibur gave this game the full 10/10.… Expand
  34. scott
    Aug 25, 2008
    0
    Guns a too quiet when i first played it i didnt even know if ikiled a target not enough blood, hardly any new stuff from old ones stroyline is ok but this game really isn't worth the amount it costs i don't see what the big deal the guns don't fell as if they doing any damage when you win their iisn't a big song and dance about it either.
  35. SawyerC.
    Aug 5, 2008
    3
    This game will entertain you for one play through of campaign and a week or two of multiplayer but it is not worth buying this over-hyped game. If you want good games that will offer a lot more replay value two are Ace Combat 6 and Call of duty 4 if you want one game for you 360 go with cod4
  36. NathE.
    Jan 9, 2009
    0
    Halo 1-3 were just ripoffs from a book. Also the gameplay was crappy and shitty. Nothing was great. Half-life was better and a lot more mood-effecting and more satisfying. You have few weapons and enemies and the mighty noob shield. I know you guys like to "flow with the crowd". Say your real comments peeps, because I'm not affected by the flow.
  37. MG.
    Jan 9, 2009
    3
    Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. I'm still trying to figure out what jacka** started shoving needles full of dopamine into their spines while they were playing this game. And online community is so awful and is either a homophobic 10-12 or an annoying 15 year old who has obviously been watching MTV for the past 8 years of their life and wear their pants around their knees. The only enjoyment I had while playing this game was while playing with my friends on multiplayer. If you're looking for anything else in this game then you get to eat s**t.… Expand
  38. ObamaL
    Mar 3, 2009
    0
    This game makes absolutly no breakthroughs, or represents anything special. Its just a insanly boring FPS with the worst storyline ever conducted, which is comparable to any generic alien vs. human genre type. The multiplayer is good. But other than that, it blows. Play Half-Life if you are a real gamer.
  39. EduardoH
    Jun 13, 2009
    0
    Maybe I jumped onboard too late, but I just finished the first chapter in the game and I was BORED! Graphics are outdated understandibly, but the game lacks the basics: proper gameplay, good feel to it, emotion... I mean, I'm shooting and I don't feel any thrill of eliminating threats... Sorry, I hate the game! I'm a proud 360 owner, I have no PS3 (in case you're Maybe I jumped onboard too late, but I just finished the first chapter in the game and I was BORED! Graphics are outdated understandibly, but the game lacks the basics: proper gameplay, good feel to it, emotion... I mean, I'm shooting and I don't feel any thrill of eliminating threats... Sorry, I hate the game! I'm a proud 360 owner, I have no PS3 (in case you're wondering if I'm a hater). I LOVED Gears 1 and 2, but Halo 3??? Hated it.… Expand
  40. DanielJ.
    Nov 11, 2007
    1
    It is Halo and Halo 2 all over again. Nothing new, nothing spectacular. I played the first Halo and got bored in 15 minutes. Same with Halo 2, Halo 3 lasted less then 5 minutes.
  41. joshe
    Nov 20, 2007
    3
    When you first play the game you will be amazed and wont put it down for around a week, then you suddenly realise its one of the worst fps games youve ever played. the campaign was ok. and for all the people gloting it has awesome multiplayer, take your finger out. no skill involved.
  42. ChrisS
    Nov 23, 2007
    2
    Boris nailed it. Not bad just boring. No great inovation here just a rehash of H2. I hate the mucky feeling of moving around. It feels like you are moving in slow motion. I was really disapointed in the single player. It felt like the ending was really rushed and looked like crap. Online play is ok at best but typically it is ruined by 6 year olds screeching or loosers in their mom'sBoris nailed it. Not bad just boring. No great inovation here just a rehash of H2. I hate the mucky feeling of moving around. It feels like you are moving in slow motion. I was really disapointed in the single player. It felt like the ending was really rushed and looked like crap. Online play is ok at best but typically it is ruined by 6 year olds screeching or loosers in their mom's basement touting their "superior" skills. (Always makes me laugh). If you aren't a Halo zombie avoid at all costs.… Expand
  43. ThomasK.
    Nov 30, 2007
    0
    Talk about over-hyped and under-delivered. I am giving it a 0 basically because I bought into all of the hype (my fault really), and expected something much more engaging, immersive, and engrossing than I ended up with. The story is trite. The AI is non-existent. The levels are uninspired. The multiplayer may be its only redeeming quality, but even that is so limiting in terms of Talk about over-hyped and under-delivered. I am giving it a 0 basically because I bought into all of the hype (my fault really), and expected something much more engaging, immersive, and engrossing than I ended up with. The story is trite. The AI is non-existent. The levels are uninspired. The multiplayer may be its only redeeming quality, but even that is so limiting in terms of maps/modes when compared to many PC games. This game is basically being reviewed highly by the major sites due to MS marketing campaign, and I fell for it.… Expand
  44. ToxicNinja
    Oct 14, 2007
    1
    Well the graphics were horrid compared to lets say half-life 2 which was released 3 or so years ago, the single player was so bad that I don't even know why they put it in the game, and the multiplayer was average at best, still not as good as battlefield 2142 or any of the unreal tournaments.
  45. TomB.
    Oct 18, 2007
    0
    Would not have even qualified as an expansion pack a few years ago. Beat it in an a day. Game "critics" once again prove to be nothing more than glorified advertisers; no wonder Ebert proclaims that games are not an art form. I am usually quite open to other's opinions, but there is simply no credible argument one can make in favor of this product. Maybe it would deserve a better Would not have even qualified as an expansion pack a few years ago. Beat it in an a day. Game "critics" once again prove to be nothing more than glorified advertisers; no wonder Ebert proclaims that games are not an art form. I am usually quite open to other's opinions, but there is simply no credible argument one can make in favor of this product. Maybe it would deserve a better score if it was sold for $25 on live, but with millions of dollars Bungie should have done more than add two new weapons and a few items. Then again, maybe they deserve some credit for their stellar advertising capmaign. Or maybe gamers are just stupid.… Expand
  46. drwormU
    Nov 9, 2007
    2
    Im so tired of this crap. It makes me sad that a game that could have had a legendary life span dropped to this level of quality. I am dissapointed in bungie. Its average AT BEST and campain sucks (DO NOT SAY IT IS Only for multiplayer because THE MULTIPLAYER IS BAD. there are maybe 3 good maps that could have been added to halo 2 for 7 bucks. IM gonna return this trash before i throw up
  47. CodyMueller
    Dec 13, 2007
    1
    I was one of those people who were hyped up about getting this game until i got it and besides a couple new weapons and maps i thought i was playing Halo 2 if you like halo you might as well save your money and get COD4 or another game not basically another copy of a game you already have.
  48. RickB
    Oct 22, 2007
    0
    halo 3 proves that you can sell anything if you put the right amount of hype into it the action sucks the ads on top of ads and what they promised it never provided anything like it they failed at a game that could have been good the game feels more like a crapy update than anything else
  49. StevenP.
    Dec 20, 2007
    0
    I know it's a bit harsh to rate this game a 0, but to be honest, i got nothing out of it, it's just the same old stuff re-done with new "flashy" graphics... Some say the multiplayer is the saviour of this game, personally i do find it fun, but it gets really boring very quickly. There is no redeeming qualities for this game, same old stuff over and over, it's just not good enough.
  50. NathanT.
    Oct 27, 2007
    4
    Bottom line: just another Halo with a way-too-short singleplayer campaign, mediocre graphics AT BEST (compared to Gears of War and BioShock), and multiplayer that doesn't even compete with the most standard multiplayer PC games of today (Battlefield 2, Counter-Strike, Unreal, Quake, Team Fortress... even Half-Life 2 Deathmatch/CTF). Halo is seriously becoming the Mc Donald's of Bottom line: just another Halo with a way-too-short singleplayer campaign, mediocre graphics AT BEST (compared to Gears of War and BioShock), and multiplayer that doesn't even compete with the most standard multiplayer PC games of today (Battlefield 2, Counter-Strike, Unreal, Quake, Team Fortress... even Half-Life 2 Deathmatch/CTF). Halo is seriously becoming the Mc Donald's of video-games.… Expand
  51. HaloBoy
    Sep 25, 2007
    1
    Too similar to the other two halo games. Graphics are good, but few new tricks won't save the game. Too much the same. For fans a must choice but for anyone else, try before buying.
  52. JoeK.
    Sep 25, 2007
    1
    The graphics are way to low against many other 360 shooters. The single player story is the shortest in FPS games history. Don't even think comparing with GoW or Bioshock. I don't understand why the game critics rate with 9.x if a game like GoW have 9.4 or Bioshock's 9.6. I think you have to reanilze, give Halo 3 a lower rating or GoW and Bioshock (not to mention other The graphics are way to low against many other 360 shooters. The single player story is the shortest in FPS games history. Don't even think comparing with GoW or Bioshock. I don't understand why the game critics rate with 9.x if a game like GoW have 9.4 or Bioshock's 9.6. I think you have to reanilze, give Halo 3 a lower rating or GoW and Bioshock (not to mention other great games) are above 10! The game should have been named "Halo 2 SIGMA".… Expand
  53. GarciaJ.
    Sep 25, 2007
    4
    The online gameplay was amazing but lets get serious, the ending was horrible and disappointing I don't understand how its getting awesome ratings. The graphics were awesome at times but other than that the game did not change much. the game captivated me during the first twenty minutes but then it felt to repetitive and then it just dragged. I'm still a little upset with the The online gameplay was amazing but lets get serious, the ending was horrible and disappointing I don't understand how its getting awesome ratings. The graphics were awesome at times but other than that the game did not change much. the game captivated me during the first twenty minutes but then it felt to repetitive and then it just dragged. I'm still a little upset with the ending though. It actually ruined the game for me, Waited so long for that ending just to have it rip out my heart.… Expand
  54. JasonB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    2
    I was v.disspointed with this game. Graphics are below average, the A.I is boring, enemies just stand still and shoot or stand still and dont shoot. Multiplayer is okay but still eons behind PC FPS online games. Killing in this game is a skilless and bland excercize. Any gamer who has played a lot of fps will see this as very outdated.
  55. GameRate
    Sep 26, 2007
    4
    The changing of the controller layout was a mistake, as well as the anti-gravity thingamajig and bubble shield. Multiplayer isn't nearly as fun either, and the menu layout sucks. Bungie, you've been developing this for around three years, and you let us down like this? The new weapons are not anything to be excited about either, in fact, the Spartan Laser might be a good thing The changing of the controller layout was a mistake, as well as the anti-gravity thingamajig and bubble shield. Multiplayer isn't nearly as fun either, and the menu layout sucks. Bungie, you've been developing this for around three years, and you let us down like this? The new weapons are not anything to be excited about either, in fact, the Spartan Laser might be a good thing for you boom-happy gamers, but for the old tactical gameplay of Halo, it just doesn't fit in. The new Spikers are a healthy addition, as well as the old Battle Rifle. The campaign is weak, as I was expecting something epic in proportions. After all, did anyone see the previews? I had goosebumps. Then I played the game. And the sound file is extremely sensitive. It skips quite often, and one last thing- maps suck. They are really unimaginative and basic, and here's the kicker, for some reason stuff has this new percentage of loading, which takes a long time, or, at least, longer than I'm willing to wait. Sorry, but I'm really disappointed!… Expand
  56. DanielB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    4
    Never played Halo till I bought the third one. Was quite interested in finding out how good this game was due to what a benchmark title Halo was for the original Xbox. I shouldnt have bothered. Last Gen graphics (I Have it playing thru a monitor at 1280 x whatever and its distinctly crap) crap story oh and my favourite repetitive gameplay . What is it that keeps you guys so interested inNever played Halo till I bought the third one. Was quite interested in finding out how good this game was due to what a benchmark title Halo was for the original Xbox. I shouldnt have bothered. Last Gen graphics (I Have it playing thru a monitor at 1280 x whatever and its distinctly crap) crap story oh and my favourite repetitive gameplay . What is it that keeps you guys so interested in this repetitive snore. I realise that it has to resemble its previous titles and maintain a Halo "feel" but I mean..... whats the big deal. Yay Im the Master chief, I kick Ass, Looks like ill shoot someone then, repeat till your eyes bleed (or you are stabbing them out). I never thought I would ever say that killing aliens wasnt fun but in this its a chore to keep myself from ripping the disc out of my beloved 360 and using it as a frisbee. I dont know how you could possibly care about going past ten minutes of this snoreville. I beat the first two stages ( heroic) using the left thumb stick and my fingers pressed pretty much constantly on the triggers. No jumping, no eqiupment no need to think no need to care. Who the hell said this was tactical. You are having a laugh mate. This has all the tactics and appeal of a dead baboon. Oh but wait the multip[layer rules I here you say... excellent so I get to pay more money to play the good bit of Halo 3. I also get to listen to thousands of people that I dont like crap on about how awesome they are, how many kills they got.... blah blah blah. That might be a bit unfair but somehow I could put up with that banter during GOW but i cant in this and it can only come down to gameplay ( at least there was a third button to push in GOW). I dont know what you 10/10 people see in it but at least you like the game and dont feel so bloody ripped off. 3 years for a crap one dimensional shooter. Why didnt Bungie use forge and create decent levels or just.......something then this mediocre game. Halo is a euphemism for boring.… Expand
  57. JR
    Sep 27, 2007
    4
    More of the same. I'm highly disappointed that the game in general hasn't really evolved. There is definitely a lot to improve upon so why basically no change at all? Look at all of the things Valve is doing with HL2 Episode 2 - they found a bunch of ways to innovate. Look at BioShock with the plasmids and a completely original story. Even a slightly different story the second More of the same. I'm highly disappointed that the game in general hasn't really evolved. There is definitely a lot to improve upon so why basically no change at all? Look at all of the things Valve is doing with HL2 Episode 2 - they found a bunch of ways to innovate. Look at BioShock with the plasmids and a completely original story. Even a slightly different story the second time around would be a huge value add. Anything! Come on!… Expand
  58. DavidO.
    Sep 28, 2007
    3
    Fun, but way over rated and unoriginal. Too much hype, not enough new things. Lame single player.
  59. RichE
    Sep 28, 2007
    3
    Way way way overhyped. Single player feels like a kids game. The multiplayer is like a bad version of unreal tournament 2004. The public reviewers must have been paid off on this one. It's really nothing special and many 360 games have or will eclipse it.
  60. Jm
    Sep 29, 2007
    4
    After playing this thing, I poked at the box to see if Bungie didn't paste a #3 over the 2 in Halo 2. Apart from the mediocre 5 hour campaign and Forge, this thing is Halo 2 with a coat of new paint. Don't try to sell me a 1980 Porche with a fresh coat of paint and tell me it is a brand new 2008 model. Bungie dissapointed me with this poor effort.
  61. RatA.
    Jan 13, 2008
    4
    Multilayer leaves a lot to be desired. Not many maps, gets very repetitive. For some reason the buttons have changed around from Halo 2. No real new features to speak of. Lets hope Bungie puts more time into the Halo 4 multilayer. The story mode however is very good.
  62. PeteD
    Oct 15, 2008
    0
    Over-hyped and overrated generic FPS. Almost as bad as HAZE and LAIR. Story mode is short and repetitive, however, this appears to be a trademark of Bungie and the Halo series. Awful shooting mechanic and boring selection of weapons. MP is laggy and unintuitive. Don't buy into the hype. This. game. sucks.
  63. MichaelS.
    Jun 18, 2008
    3
    I played Halo 1 years ago as a kid and I remember I thought it was horrible, dull, boring and very repetitive. It had the same overrated reviews as Halo 3. I started hearing about Halo 3 and hearing that it's one of the greatest games ever from people online. I buy it and come home thinking I'm going to have a great time but when I played it, it was just the same First Person I played Halo 1 years ago as a kid and I remember I thought it was horrible, dull, boring and very repetitive. It had the same overrated reviews as Halo 3. I started hearing about Halo 3 and hearing that it's one of the greatest games ever from people online. I buy it and come home thinking I'm going to have a great time but when I played it, it was just the same First Person Shooter as the others. Nothing special.… Expand
  64. petersmith
    Jul 15, 2008
    1
    this game is overrated trash. everytime i play there is this one monster dude thing who keeps raping the f*ck out of me. i hate this dumb piece of sh*t. the most entertaining part of this crap game is probably the freakin menu screen.
  65. PatM.
    Jul 19, 2008
    1
    This game is crap... they keep on trying to update is and the only thing that the updates do is make the game play more and more crappy..I just don't understand why Microsoft rips people off... Its like if I were in charge I would be like " Guys lets fix this game its really messed up right now..." So hopefully they'll see this and fix it.
  66. Ricky
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    Nothing special about this game at all. Its a cookie cuter FPS. The AI is lame with predicable actions. The story just was a rehash of the first one just about. Not worth paying for or even playing matter of fact. Your money is better off spent on a ps3 and getting Killzone 2.
  67. SamH
    Jan 19, 2009
    2
    It was hyped as hell, but was a letdown. Seriously, the story is the same damn thing the whole damn game. Shoot these guys, go on, shoot these guys, go on. NOTHING interesting at ALL during the game, the cutscenes are alright, but the game itself lacks in quality. The AI is extremely retarded. I've found that enemies round around more than they shoot me. There is no puzzle It was hyped as hell, but was a letdown. Seriously, the story is the same damn thing the whole damn game. Shoot these guys, go on, shoot these guys, go on. NOTHING interesting at ALL during the game, the cutscenes are alright, but the game itself lacks in quality. The AI is extremely retarded. I've found that enemies round around more than they shoot me. There is no puzzle whatsoever, it's just run and shoot. Multiplayer is annoying, I mean come on, grenades that stick to you? Also I have not even touched Xbox Live because of the kids that are in every server who screech down their mics like 5-year-olds. From what I've seen, get something else instead.… Expand
  68. MG.
    Feb 15, 2009
    1
    Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. I'm still trying to figure out what jacka** started shoving needles full of dopamine into their spines while they were playing this game. And online community is so awful and is either a homophobic 10-12 or an annoying 15 year old who has obviously been watching MTV for the past 8 years of their life and wear their pants around their knees. The only enjoyment I had while playing this game was while playing with my friends on multiplayer. If you're looking for anything else in this game then you get to eat s**t.… Expand
  69. ShalinmH
    Feb 28, 2009
    3
    Gameplay wise it did not imporove any thing that has not been done before by other fps while also having a horrendous storyline compare to the first halo; it did not completely come close to the expectation of the first halo in its awesome and interesting way that it use the storyline to futher the game; while also having a mediocre multiplayer modes it did not achive any greatness what Gameplay wise it did not imporove any thing that has not been done before by other fps while also having a horrendous storyline compare to the first halo; it did not completely come close to the expectation of the first halo in its awesome and interesting way that it use the storyline to futher the game; while also having a mediocre multiplayer modes it did not achive any greatness what so ever; to finalize my analysis of the game forge was the worse way to implement element of fun instead it of using the development of forge they should of made single player a well rounded experience.… Expand
  70. SeanL
    Apr 12, 2009
    3
    Wow Critics, thanks for giving more ridiculous feedback for this overrated crap.. At least, GameCritics got their shit right. Well anyway, if you're halo fan (Like Hardcore) you'll obviously enjoy the game, since it's still an entertaining addition to your library. However the game is mediocre just like Halo 2 compared to 1st of the series. The game offers little to none Wow Critics, thanks for giving more ridiculous feedback for this overrated crap.. At least, GameCritics got their shit right. Well anyway, if you're halo fan (Like Hardcore) you'll obviously enjoy the game, since it's still an entertaining addition to your library. However the game is mediocre just like Halo 2 compared to 1st of the series. The game offers little to none improvements or new features. Equipment and new weapons is only thing that's different, which doesn't change my opinion by the slightest speck at all. It's the same old fps game we played 5-9 years ago, nothing is new. Story still sucks as much as H2, level design isn't too appealing. Gameplay like I said before is exactly the same. Multiplayer on the other hand, is very enjoyable..Since multiplayer is basically the only reason you would buy the game in the first place. Still great service from XBox Live, and really fun experience. If you're looking to buy the game for multiplayer, go for it..If you're looking for compelling campaign/Singleplayer. Just fucking look for something else, seriously.… Expand
  71. AlexD
    Jun 26, 2009
    2
    i use to like the halo franchise but halo 3 made me loose all respect for the franchise, the whole game took me 6 hours to complete and 7hours to complete on legendary mode. This whole game feels nothing new just the same old shit that i have been seeing for the past decade. Ive pretty much had it with multyplayer, even though it is fun with your friends but everytime i play, i run intoi use to like the halo franchise but halo 3 made me loose all respect for the franchise, the whole game took me 6 hours to complete and 7hours to complete on legendary mode. This whole game feels nothing new just the same old shit that i have been seeing for the past decade. Ive pretty much had it with multyplayer, even though it is fun with your friends but everytime i play, i run into some dumb little kids that do nothing but trash talk , plus the most of the maps are crap and littered with glitches. The enemy ai is wack, most of the enemies in the game are grunts and all they do is shit themselves and run around in circles screaming like little girls, the flood are easy as hell to kill compared to the other installments, the story still cheesy and cliche, BLOW UP THE RINGS OR THE ALIENS USE THEM TO KILL EVERYTHING IN THE GALAXY. I was really hyped up for this game and in the end got really dissapointed with it and traded it in a week later and got gears of war which is better than this halo 3 trash… Expand
  72. ChrisGhysel
    Aug 14, 2009
    0
    The same way you do... ;)

    It's just amazing how many people like this game. I loved/lived Halo 1 and finished it on Legendary. Also liked Halo 2 a lot. DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER PLAYING HALO 3 BECAUSE OF THE RIDICULOUSLY LOW GUN SOUND VOLUME! It just kills all the fun for me. -_- Look at it this way. Epic story, tension is building up, you're in the jungle, all of a sudden    The same way you do... ;)

    It's just amazing how many people like this game. I loved/lived Halo 1 and finished it on Legendary. Also liked Halo 2 a lot. DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER PLAYING HALO 3 BECAUSE OF THE RIDICULOUSLY LOW GUN SOUND VOLUME! It just kills all the fun for me.

    -_-

    Look at it this way. Epic story, tension is building up, you're in the jungle, all of a sudden you encounter the enemy, you start shooting. Pet put put put puut... ??? Hey, the sound of my gun is muffled even by the sound of my voice!... And no, it's not my setup, other games sound just fine. The sound mixing is just totally off in this game. And to think a simple sound menu could have solved this problem : sound up, voice down. UNBELIEVABLE HOW NOONE SEEMS TO EVEN MENTION THIS!... Gun sound is "essential" in a "shooter".

    IMHO all Halo 3 fanboys are idiots.

    PATCH THAT FRIGGIN' GUN SOUND BUNGIE INSTEAD OF LOOKING THE OTHER WAY!... It's the least you guys can do.

    Ps. I gave it a zero because the game disgusted me after a mere 10 minutes and I have never touched it again since. So much for paying 100 euros for the legendaty edition. Nuff said....    … Expand
  73. JeffG
    Aug 15, 2009
    2
    Halo is and always has been an overrated game. What made Halo so popular is that it was the first PC FPS to be successfully done on a console. PC gamers had seen it done before and better, but to console gamers, it was a whole new thing. Let me put it this way. If it had been made for PC as originally intended, it would have been written off as an acceptable attempt at being Quake. Halo is and always has been an overrated game. What made Halo so popular is that it was the first PC FPS to be successfully done on a console. PC gamers had seen it done before and better, but to console gamers, it was a whole new thing. Let me put it this way. If it had been made for PC as originally intended, it would have been written off as an acceptable attempt at being Quake. However, because it did nothing new in a new territory, it became an adored icon of mediocrity. So, here we are, two agonizingly bland sequels later. Now, as I have said, Halo is average, so you'd assume I'd give it a 5/10. Yeah, that's what I'd give the first one. But it goes repeating itself in a very stuck up manner, making me resent it more and more every sequel. Halo 3 did nothing new for the 3rd time. It has got to stop doing this. The story is still terrible, the bright design and squeaky midgets completely undermine the story's alleged "war", and Master Chief still moves patience-testingly slowly. There are two things that keep this game above a zero, though, and these are them. 1. Some serious genius thinking went into hyping the game up, though that was really the only genius thinking that can be associated with Halo. 2. The multiplayer did prove itself amusing when we were at our friend's house playing it on his 52 inch HDTV (while his copy of Left 4 Dead was too broken to provide us with our usual entertainment).… Expand
  74. JoshE.
    Nov 12, 2007
    2
    This game is terrible. It was so bad, I feel generous giving it a 2! There was nothing new and nothing good at all about Halo 3. The single player campaign was way too short, and simply playing the single player finding out you've done all of that work to get to this sort of ending is like being shot in the face by Bungie. The multiplayer is also terrible. There was nothing new at This game is terrible. It was so bad, I feel generous giving it a 2! There was nothing new and nothing good at all about Halo 3. The single player campaign was way too short, and simply playing the single player finding out you've done all of that work to get to this sort of ending is like being shot in the face by Bungie. The multiplayer is also terrible. There was nothing new at all about the multiplayer except the new maps they had added which are trash. In general, the game play as well as creativity went down the toilet with everything else that was once known as Halo. I was expecting something godly from the very generous ratings given by these sites, but was only to be let down. It's good to see some people can actually follow what they think rather than what the market thinks. In the meantime, I'll go play a game from Orange Box or CoD4. At least they are innovative and good.… Expand
  75. CheatJ.
    Nov 13, 2007
    2
    Nothing impressive, at all. No big changes, I'm not even "wow"ed the slightest. Halo 3 is just a rehash of a rehash. It does not live up to the giant pile of hype about it... Hopefully halo 4 wont come out to dig itself into a deeper grave. The only good thing out of this would be better quality red vs. blue episodes.
  76. AlexH.
    Nov 15, 2007
    2
    I give this a 2. It has good single player play but the campaign is so short and the story makes no sense. The multiplayer is VERY glitchy and isn't even worth mentioning. Something that kills you might not kill enemies. Not skillful or reliable at all.
  77. ChrisA.
    Nov 15, 2007
    1
    Ok, so maybe this game doesnt deserve one, if it wasnt part of the halo series i wud give it 5 but im mad. A game that has got such a big following feels like the effort hasnt been put in to make it what the customers deserve it to be. Give me code for halo 2 and i could make this game. all i can see they have done is added some new weapons, got a 5 year old to write a story for the Ok, so maybe this game doesnt deserve one, if it wasnt part of the halo series i wud give it 5 but im mad. A game that has got such a big following feels like the effort hasnt been put in to make it what the customers deserve it to be. Give me code for halo 2 and i could make this game. all i can see they have done is added some new weapons, got a 5 year old to write a story for the campain, and finally sprinkled it in HD and surrounded it in hype. I deserve more for my hard earned cash and months of following this game. If they make a halo four, i hope they do a better job, but ill need convincing before i buy a bungie game again. In A Word: Dissapointing.… Expand
  78. DrewM.
    Nov 23, 2007
    3
    Game is boring, mundane, and short as heck. The game is half decent. Now its by no means bad, its average, run of the mill, boiler plate. Hell its not as bad as bioshock, its made me look back on it and cherish it. So really halo 3 is what it took me to lower my standards.
  79. CocoL.
    Nov 24, 2007
    1
    Good game that's not even close to the hype that was generated around it, not even on the top 5 FPS of the year lists for people who enjoy the full genre, rather than blindly following one title.
  80. Tidalwave788
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    I think nostalgia for the old days of video gaming is clouding peoples' judgement when it comes to Halo. Quite honestly I cannot stand playing these games.
  81. Lalo235
    Nov 5, 2021
    0
    Anyone who gives this game less than a 9 not even bothered in paying attention to the story or even what is happening. And even if you don't pay attention to those details, the game is great, people who gave low ratings don't like sci-fi games, and they just spent few time in game. Definitely is one of the 3 best games of xbox, and I say, that even today preserves that rank.
  82. ChefBoy
    Jun 11, 2022
    0
    This game was very dissapointing. Arbiter could only be played in Co-op and Cortana didn't have any boobies with nipples. Uninstalled!
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. GameSpot
    95
    It's the addition of the Forge level editor and the saved films that give the game an even longer set of legs, legs that will probably keep you running at full speed until Bungie figures out where, exactly, to go from here.
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  2. TeamXbox
    97
    Halo 3 is the best Xbox 360 game to date. The single-player campaign and storyline are both very strong, but it's Forge and the Saved Films features that will likely go down in history as Bungie's crowning achievements. They've basically taken everything great about the series and improved upon it in every way, then added some amazing new features that we'll be using for years to come.
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  3. GamePro
    100
    It's solid gameplay, immense replayability, online functionality and incredible production values will ensure its place in video game history, and it is, without a doubt, a satisfying and fulfilling close to the beloved trilogy[?].
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