Halo 3

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  1. JonathanD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Single player is better then halo 2 by far but the original in my opinion was the best single player campaign in gaming history and this although good isnt as good as Halo, Half Life 2, Bioshock, or many other single player games. And its longer then everyone says, it took me more then 10 hours to complete, and i played on heroic, many parts will a few tries but nothing too frustrating. Single player is better then halo 2 by far but the original in my opinion was the best single player campaign in gaming history and this although good isnt as good as Halo, Half Life 2, Bioshock, or many other single player games. And its longer then everyone says, it took me more then 10 hours to complete, and i played on heroic, many parts will a few tries but nothing too frustrating. Also its glitchy, idk if its just my copy or what but the the final cutscene just died, and i never saw the credits it just got stuck on a single frame, now i gotta replay the final part to see the whole thing. There are also many bugs from killing things, often the enemies will just start to run into a wall and keep running thinking they're going somewhere. not often but it happened a few times to me, ill kill something or someone and their body will do that annoying twitch if it lands on an edge or another object. Usually im not picky about little bugs like this but Bungie prides themselves at completely polishing a game with no bugs and my grade for polishing it is a B-, not the A that halo was or B+ that halo 2 was. Graphically it is amazing at times but a lot of things are just bland and look exactly like they did in halo 2. The explosions are the best ive seen in any video game thou. Multiplayer is better then any other console game of all time and in my opinion better then all computer games too because it is so accessible, and with downloadable content it will only get better. Short Review Gameplay 10-feels like halo, simplicity is a great change of pace to games like Bioshock Graphics-8 Some things wow you others arent much different from Halo 2 Story-9 good wrap up with many twists you wont see coming Replayability:9 will be a huge xbox live title for both co op and multiplayer Sound - 10 think halo 1/2 sound except improved Weapons/Vehicles -10 many new weapons and vehicles to satisfy everyone.… Expand
  2. BillyE.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    ALL major sequels will have the same gameplay and formula. To expect Bungie to churn out new and fun elements is simply impossible. Forge? Its just a map editor, people say. Saved Films? Nothing that the PC couldnt do. What did you expect from Halo 3? Flying brutes firing rainbows out of their mouths? Grunts that barf lasers? Bungie actually created a system that utilized the new ALL major sequels will have the same gameplay and formula. To expect Bungie to churn out new and fun elements is simply impossible. Forge? Its just a map editor, people say. Saved Films? Nothing that the PC couldnt do. What did you expect from Halo 3? Flying brutes firing rainbows out of their mouths? Grunts that barf lasers? Bungie actually created a system that utilized the new features perfectly, a refined system that bests many other games. THE GRAPHICS. People complaining about this really need to get hit in the head. Maybe the graphics had to be tuned down? The battles in Halo 3 are many times the size of the largest GoW map... GoW 2will have the same gameplay CoD4 will have some nifty features but the same gameplay. Crysis will have the same overused gameplay and is shiny. Haze will have the same overused gameplay. My predictions for the dumbass comments of the games of the future. To people who say Halo 3 is Halo 2.5, you should seriously check out a side by side comparison. There is a difference.… Expand
  3. Matolamomo
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Awesome game that pulls together all the elements that have made this a great series and perfects them. I wouldn't read too much into 1/10's from people who've probably never owned a 360 let alone played this. The console wars are alive and well sadly.
  4. RyanG.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Halo 3 definitely lives up to the hype. The campaign was a decent length and ties everything together, the graphics are great though not perfect (more than made up for by the rock solid frame rate), and the music and voice acting was excellent as usual. The multiplayer is not a huge step up from the last incarnation, but it's hard to make it much better. The re-mapping of the X and Halo 3 definitely lives up to the hype. The campaign was a decent length and ties everything together, the graphics are great though not perfect (more than made up for by the rock solid frame rate), and the music and voice acting was excellent as usual. The multiplayer is not a huge step up from the last incarnation, but it's hard to make it much better. The re-mapping of the X and shoulder buttons take a little getting used to, but it becomes second nature after a while. The new weapons and equipment are welcome additions and the new maps are for the most part good as well. Overall, a more-than-solid title for the 360 and a must-buy for anyone even remotely interested.… Expand
  5. Rev.Gomez
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    It's really alot of fun. How can you possibly beat taking down a Scarab on a ghost from beneath its legs? That said, the graphics are a bit sub-par, but come on! They look perfectly fine! All of you out there, stop f**king whining! This game is damn good!
  6. yoM
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    I gotta say i played the game and love it. People keep saying it sucks but its just that you expect way too much out of it and ruins the game when you get it. oh and the campaign owns
  7. JackDaniels
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    This game is a lot of fun and has a ton of replay value, especially if you have an xbox live account. The single player is fun, but multiplayer is where all of the Halo games are at their best. Although the game has very good graphics, they could have been better, and that is why this game gets a 9 out of 10 from me.
  8. VitoP.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    The game feels more complete than anything I've played before it. It is so well thought out. People have there quirks about it but what needs to be understood is how well it is designed. Load times are fantastic, all the effects inside the game with the replay feature, the forge feature, everything about this game is simply amazing. Only while I was playing Half Life 2 did I feel The game feels more complete than anything I've played before it. It is so well thought out. People have there quirks about it but what needs to be understood is how well it is designed. Load times are fantastic, all the effects inside the game with the replay feature, the forge feature, everything about this game is simply amazing. Only while I was playing Half Life 2 did I feel this way about a game, and no matter how hard I try not to, I have to say this is above and beyond. Whoever does not own a 360 - Get One. Because without it your missing on what a truly great game experience is. Thanks Bungie !… Expand
  9. ChadK.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This game is fantastic end of story, the single player campaign is fun, the gameplay is tight and the AI and graphics a definitely improved. Beyond all of that the multi-player is amazing, Forge is a great and Inovative addition and being able to record your entire battle, play it back from any angle and edit it to your liking... give me the name of 1 other game that does that. I would This game is fantastic end of story, the single player campaign is fun, the gameplay is tight and the AI and graphics a definitely improved. Beyond all of that the multi-player is amazing, Forge is a great and Inovative addition and being able to record your entire battle, play it back from any angle and edit it to your liking... give me the name of 1 other game that does that. I would have given it a 9.7, because it's not perfect it's just awesome, since there is no option for 9.7 here, I rounded up.… Expand
  10. PotL.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Good beautiful game, excellentissime, j'adore.
  11. AryzonaBay
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This game is abundantly awesome. Great graphics, tons of features - only snag is that campaign just doesn't compare to the first.
  12. ChrisS.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    I can't believe all of the negative reviews I'm seeing. Those people who are giving ratings of 1-6/10 really need too open their eyes and realize that too much innovation could change the game entirely. Halo 3 has innovation (equipment, nicely tweaked control scheme, Forge, Saved Films) but it doesn't go over the limit that many people are expecting it to, so it still feels I can't believe all of the negative reviews I'm seeing. Those people who are giving ratings of 1-6/10 really need too open their eyes and realize that too much innovation could change the game entirely. Halo 3 has innovation (equipment, nicely tweaked control scheme, Forge, Saved Films) but it doesn't go over the limit that many people are expecting it to, so it still feels like Halo. If you feel it was overhyped, blame yourself for expecting the hand of god to come down and make Halo 3 the perfect game. The Single Player/Co-Op campaign is somewhat short, but far more spectacular than a game like Gears of War's even shorter and less exciting campaign. Playing 4 man Co-Op over Xbox Live, a feature that GoW left out, is the best Co-Op gets, especially on the Legendary difficulty. In fact, the only issue I have is that the dialogue from characters is sometimes so low that you have to turn up your TV a bit during cutscenes. Not a big deal. Multiplayer is nearly flawless in my opinion. There are so many different game modes to choose from, in addition to being able to create your own and download other people's game modes and maps. I've noticed that a majority people are sticking to the "Golden Three things of Halo"(Weapon, melee, grenades)in conjunction with the Assault Rifle, which can make the game a bit repetitive at times. The solution? Turn Assault RIfles off. Turn anything you want off. Make it a rockets match with low gravity on your version of High Ground loaded with fusion cores. Customize anything you want to. This is perhaps Halo 3's biggest innovation. Halo 3's graphics are not bad either. Granted, GoW's textures beat out Halo 3 here, but when you consider how much of a technological advancement the Unreal Engine 3 was in GoW and that Halo 3 does not have that engine, Halo 3's graphics are quite remarkable, especially on an HDTV. Marty O' Donnell's composition is as amazing as in the first two games, and it expectedly adds depth and complexity to the game's single player missions. Gameplay is extrordinary, as is the AI. All in all, I'd ask that you actually play ALL parts of the game (that includes the multiplayer unlike most reviews I've seen here) before you write a 5/10 review because "Halo 3's storyline was too short!" Oh, and if you haven't played any of the game at all and you're trying to write a review to bash it, go away.… Expand
  13. Daz
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Only one complaint and it is in the CG the faces do not look hi def quality and they walk funny. Other than my complaint about the CG that is about it. The controls feel good, it looks fantastic in 1080i (I know it looks even better in 1080p). The best interactive flames and water I have seen in a 360 game. For the people complaining about the length of the game I would like to ask how Only one complaint and it is in the CG the faces do not look hi def quality and they walk funny. Other than my complaint about the CG that is about it. The controls feel good, it looks fantastic in 1080i (I know it looks even better in 1080p). The best interactive flames and water I have seen in a 360 game. For the people complaining about the length of the game I would like to ask how long you expect a shooter should be? Halo, Halo 2, Gears of War, Call of Duty all of these franchises give you a 10-15 hour campaign mode so what do you expect for an online 4 player co-op shooter? The meat of this game is in its features and online capability. After playing in any mode you can record and send videos to friends to talk trash later. You can manipulate the design of objects on a map (by yourself or with friends), you can watch the movies together its chocked full of possibilities. The score I would give it is a 9.8 due to the above mentioned in game CG.… Expand
  14. LyleB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This game has all the best qualities of the 1st and 2nd games, and puts them together in awesome package that's as fun to play as it is huge. A very cool story, and incredibly fun gameplay. 4 person CO-OP is seriously fun!!
  15. elmhurstNY
    Sep 27, 2007
    9
    I give this game a rating of 9 because I am a Halo player. By that, I mean; I play Halo online in xbox live. Now if you have limited experience w/ online play or, it's never interested you.. then I can see why you could be disappointed by the campaign. For all you that are bitchin about the short campaign, and not breaking new ground.. I hear you.. now go away. The reason why this I give this game a rating of 9 because I am a Halo player. By that, I mean; I play Halo online in xbox live. Now if you have limited experience w/ online play or, it's never interested you.. then I can see why you could be disappointed by the campaign. For all you that are bitchin about the short campaign, and not breaking new ground.. I hear you.. now go away. The reason why this game is so good (in my opinion) is because it STILL plays like halo, but is SO polished that it will entertain for years. It comes down to Fun Factor. Period. Now, when I say Halo (and Fun Factor) I mean Halo on xbox live.. because frankly there's no other game that plays with the Online functionality and game play like Halo. Like Bungie's 'holy pyramid' of weapon, grenade, and melee? What do you guys know about that? To me, that is the heart of playing Halo competitively. Bioshock? hahaha does that game play online? I've rented that game, and graphics and game play were admittingly excellent BUT there's no Online aspect to it!! In this day and age, why the fuck would you buy ANY First Person Shooter if it's not online? Bioshock was entertaining, it had smoother graphics and sound than Halo 3, BUT could I see myself playing that game a month after buying it? How would I do that? Somebody please explain to me how a grown adult could play a FPS against 'the computer' after you've beaten it. Do you guys really have that much fun with it? Really? Maybe it's me, but, this day and age.. If the game doesn't have Online play and if you cant play that game with your buddy half way across the world, in the comfort of your own living room, all the while chatting about the last episode of Beauty and the Geek.. I am not forking down $$ for that game. That's all my halo rant.. thanks for reading lol LONG LIVE HALO (at least until Bungie develops a new FPS).… Expand
  16. MaxC.
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    This game is impressive visually, but lacks in some areas. My main complaint is the insanely short campaign. 5 hours. Thats all. It is definately replayable with the 4 player co-op, the score keeping ability, and the hidden skulls, but 5 hours!? The multiplayer is good, but similiar to Halo 2 with some refinements. The really cool aspect is Forge, where you can take a map and change the This game is impressive visually, but lacks in some areas. My main complaint is the insanely short campaign. 5 hours. Thats all. It is definately replayable with the 4 player co-op, the score keeping ability, and the hidden skulls, but 5 hours!? The multiplayer is good, but similiar to Halo 2 with some refinements. The really cool aspect is Forge, where you can take a map and change the spawning of players, weapons, vehicles, as well as scenery objects and teleports. This could use some improvements though. You get a limited amount of an item you can use, despite having plenty of budget (the way they keep items down). You also can't write on anything, which would be really handy. Also, a delete all items on map option would be FANTASTIC. Overall, this game is good, but it does NOT deserve a 10. These reviews that give it a 10 are going with the hype or being paid off by Bungie/Microsoft.… Expand
  17. MattB.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is a gargantuan technical achievement. The Matchmaking system, The Forge and the Replay Editor are worth the price of admission alone - then there's the campaign, which is to die for when played cooperatively. Don't let the over-hype destroy your experience; the graphics won't initially blow your mind, but the more you play it the more detail you will discover, Halo 3 is a gargantuan technical achievement. The Matchmaking system, The Forge and the Replay Editor are worth the price of admission alone - then there's the campaign, which is to die for when played cooperatively. Don't let the over-hype destroy your experience; the graphics won't initially blow your mind, but the more you play it the more detail you will discover, particularly when you start to view things frame-by-frame in replay mode, which will blow your mind. I've never given a game a 10, but this game is feature-packed, and endless fun.… Expand
  18. MartinM.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    It was a great game. Really loved the campaign and multi player is a blast.
  19. D.O.
    Sep 27, 2007
    9
    Halo 3, multiplayer wise, is a vast improvement. the weapons are more balanced and the game is more strategic and skill oriented. the gap between good and bad players widens.
  20. MarkN.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    The game is excellent. The 12-14 mile view distance is breathtaking in outside levels, and the enemy AI/battles is amazing...and different each time. Amazing game all around and very worthy of multiple play throughs.
  21. MattZ.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    Graphics aren't as good as Bioshock, but who cares, still a blast to play and tons of replay value.
  22. SeanZ.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    Absolutely amazing. This is by far the best in the trilogy, explaining every detail of the previous two's story lines. Updated graphics, new weapons, vehicles armour and maps for multiplayer......this is the best....nuff said.
  23. Denis
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    The best halo game yet. every aspect of the game is exeptional. despite what you might have heard, the graphics ARE awesome, the action is relentless and the music and soundtrack is fantastic. The multiplayer is by far the best and most complete experience on the 360 and indeed any other console out there!
  24. KevinS.
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    Overrated? Unoriginal? Awful, bland, & outdated? Somebody's smoking crack. I'd like to see what kind of game THESE critics would consider a 10. In my opinion, some people just want to hate on anything so well received by the general public. Here, in the Advertising Age, there are plenty of times when something gets so much marketing money behind it that you can't go Overrated? Unoriginal? Awful, bland, & outdated? Somebody's smoking crack. I'd like to see what kind of game THESE critics would consider a 10. In my opinion, some people just want to hate on anything so well received by the general public. Here, in the Advertising Age, there are plenty of times when something gets so much marketing money behind it that you can't go anywhere without hearing about it (SpiderMan 3, for example). And then there are those times, fewer and farther between, when something has so much hype behind it because it is, in fact, a quality product. Halo 3 falls into the latter of the two. In a nutshell, 3 took the best qualities from 1 & 2, gave them a super makeover, added new weapons, vehicles - ones that are enjoyable to use, as always. But it's still classic Halo gameplay - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. As far as plot goes, Halo 3 finishes the series leaving you satisfied in every way, not leaving it too open-ended. You get to do things in 3 that you always wanted to do in the first two, like destroy dropships, or play through the campaign with friends online. The level design threw back to Halo 1, through most of the game, not copying 1, but reminding you of certain key moments. The ending even brings you back to a specific level in 1, which I won't go into, but it's not a boring rehash, it's exciting. The multiplayer side, even though I've just begun to tap into it, has the most updates of all, but once the new button configuration was adapted - which took a little while but was not terribly frustrating - it felt just like Halo should. I blew through the campaign, finishing it in two evenings, and I will be replaying it quite a bit. I love the fact that this game actually has more secrets (the skulls) and tons more to customize. There are very very few companies in this world that near perfection in what they do. Microsoft is NOT one them, but Bungie is - at least right now. People should not be so pigheaded that they can't recognize excellence when they see it. Thanks Bungie, for making, in my opinion, a perfect game.… Expand
  25. JuanD.
    Sep 28, 2007
    8
    Good game.... nothing jaw droping ....dont belive the hype...it deserve an 8.
  26. Morecowbell
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    Da-da-da-dummmm. da-da-da-da-dummmm. da-da-da-da-da-dummmm. the greatest first person shooter of all time. bungie included anything and everythimg from the first 2 games and the story is amazing with a great ending that will shock and amaze you. i dont even have to tell you how great multiplayer is. the one flaw with this game is some human faces and textures dont look to great, but the Da-da-da-dummmm. da-da-da-da-dummmm. da-da-da-da-da-dummmm. the greatest first person shooter of all time. bungie included anything and everythimg from the first 2 games and the story is amazing with a great ending that will shock and amaze you. i dont even have to tell you how great multiplayer is. the one flaw with this game is some human faces and textures dont look to great, but the graphics all together are amazing. buy it,own it love it.… Expand
  27. RigelH.
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    i think that Halo 3 is a really cool game the graphics are awsome but the pnly thing that anoyes me is that it is only xBox 360. But i have one thats why its awsome.
  28. Jason
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    Any one who thinks this game is too easy needs to play on a real gamers level. This game is a 5 on Normal, but crank it up a couple notches, then Halo shines as always...and please stop comparing it to Bioshock and Gears.....Halo could not be Halo without those epic battles sequences...and bioshock and gears....have none of those.
  29. DaleM.
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    I can't speak to the campaign...to me, who cares...it is all contirived...like most games. Why a perfect score? Xbox live....I played about 4000 games on Halo2...and loved it. After only about 20 games...it is WAY better...twice the weapons...more even-leveled weapons. Those who complain, are really just whinners...this is the real deal....the best online experience you can imagine.
  30. XavierH.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    Polished, refined and most importantly a value. Halo 3 will make you wonder why you have to spend just as much money to play other games with a quarter of the content.
  31. DarrenH.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    The value in this game is ridiculous. There's so much to do. Addicitng and fun. The score of zero and one and three are laughable and no one believes you. So get over yourself. There's a reason people love Halo. It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it does everything better and grander. The online is seamless and matchmaking is awesome. The campaign is strong, but with co-op The value in this game is ridiculous. There's so much to do. Addicitng and fun. The score of zero and one and three are laughable and no one believes you. So get over yourself. There's a reason people love Halo. It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it does everything better and grander. The online is seamless and matchmaking is awesome. The campaign is strong, but with co-op it rules. The control is perfect, and let's not forget that Halo is the reason you have all these other dual stick FPS games. Bungie practically invented the control scheme for a whole genre. Everyone else is ripping off them, not vice versa.… Expand
  32. SimonP.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    Giving a game of this quality anything like a score of 0,1,2,3 etc shows a breathtaking lack of understanding of video games. Leaving aside whether you do or don
  33. SeanN.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is the best Halo yet, but to be honest I was expecting more from the Campaign.
  34. DavidV.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    A worth addition to the Halo series. Great graphics, fun campaign , and an awesome multiplayer/live. I thought there would be more new ideas, but it's still an improvement over Halo 2.
  35. TomasG.
    Sep 29, 2007
    8
    I played it yesterday at a friend's house and I can't say that I'm impressed. It feels like Halo 2.5 (as some people say) and I can't really come up with a reason why Halo 3 is that superior from Halo 2 (apart from the better (READ: not awesome) graphics. So giving it an 8 feels okay, it's a good game but it's far from perfected imo. It's a remake of the I played it yesterday at a friend's house and I can't say that I'm impressed. It feels like Halo 2.5 (as some people say) and I can't really come up with a reason why Halo 3 is that superior from Halo 2 (apart from the better (READ: not awesome) graphics. So giving it an 8 feels okay, it's a good game but it's far from perfected imo. It's a remake of the previous Halo games and doesn't bring that much new into the playfield.… Expand
  36. NickG.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    It met the hype and more, Single player was a solid 9 and Xbox live was an untouchable 10 that gears could never achieve.
  37. RyanP.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    Hundreds of hours abound when lucky 360 owners pop this gem into their console. Hours of excellent online gameplay, a lengthy and highly replayable single player to boot, and a host of innovative and fin new features, Halo 3 is content laiden, and it's all quality. The graphics are nice, but may be the only disappointment. It's not the best looking 360 game out there, but it Hundreds of hours abound when lucky 360 owners pop this gem into their console. Hours of excellent online gameplay, a lengthy and highly replayable single player to boot, and a host of innovative and fin new features, Halo 3 is content laiden, and it's all quality. The graphics are nice, but may be the only disappointment. It's not the best looking 360 game out there, but it gleams and has some of the best lighting and draw distance ever.… Expand
  38. AndrewM.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    Anyone that rated this a 1 clearly did not play the game. Whether you like FPS or not you cannot say that the game didnt have great landscapes and decent game play, it stayed true to Halo universe and Halo style play.
  39. JoeS.
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    Best. Game. Ever. Seriously, though while the campaign is a little short, the 4 player online co-op, the skulls, and multiplayer easily make up for it.
  40. CarlosM.
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    I must be a very impressionable guy, considering, unlike the vast majority of other reviews, I thought Halo 3 was frickin' awesome! I do admit, however, that I haven't played any other games like it, so that's probably the reason I think it's so good, aside from the fact that I've also been a fan of the books even before the games came out. All in all, I think I must be a very impressionable guy, considering, unlike the vast majority of other reviews, I thought Halo 3 was frickin' awesome! I do admit, however, that I haven't played any other games like it, so that's probably the reason I think it's so good, aside from the fact that I've also been a fan of the books even before the games came out. All in all, I think Halo 3 is a perfect ending to the trilogy; it can't get any better than this. If you've been following the story since the beginning, you should definitely get this game!… Expand
  41. RichardH.
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    The best of the Halo series by a long way, thanks to brilliant multi player design and THE FORGE. Single player is epic and plain great in places but really hasn't changed since the original. Only one gun is really needed, and old schema's die hard when it comes to taking it to battle. Curse the battle rifle and bless the four player co-op: arguably the bestest, bestest thing The best of the Halo series by a long way, thanks to brilliant multi player design and THE FORGE. Single player is epic and plain great in places but really hasn't changed since the original. Only one gun is really needed, and old schema's die hard when it comes to taking it to battle. Curse the battle rifle and bless the four player co-op: arguably the bestest, bestest thing you can do with friends. Out of anything.… Expand
  42. MatthewWilliams
    Sep 30, 2007
    9
    All the Halo games have been very succsessful but Halo3 is the best game of 2007 with great one player gameplay, but the best part is xbox live is the best part. I am only dissapointed how nothing is very new.
  43. DR
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    I don't care what people said about hype and graphics and all that... Halo 3 is a masterpiece, regardless of "how short the campaign is"... they took all of the good stuff from Halo CE, made it better, and put it in the game. Plus, all the stuff that made Halo 2 fun (not much, personally) and put that in too. They even added more than that to the game, which makes it even better. I don't care what people said about hype and graphics and all that... Halo 3 is a masterpiece, regardless of "how short the campaign is"... they took all of the good stuff from Halo CE, made it better, and put it in the game. Plus, all the stuff that made Halo 2 fun (not much, personally) and put that in too. They even added more than that to the game, which makes it even better. Seriously, this is a GREAT game. easily 10/10 in all regards.… Expand
  44. CodyN.
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    halo 3 is one of the greatest games ever. I can't imagine anyone not liking this game. Its the best of the Halo trilogy and its definitely going to have me playing for many many many months.
  45. MatthewR.
    Sep 30, 2007
    9
    Its amazing how Bungie manages to wow us. The single player is easy but the co-op was really fun with up to 4 players. the graphics were good but not if you dont have a hd screen . the point of the game isnt its campaign. the point is to get online n play. it doesnt matter if the campaign was boring you should b playing online not on campaign every1 who has played online knows that. i Its amazing how Bungie manages to wow us. The single player is easy but the co-op was really fun with up to 4 players. the graphics were good but not if you dont have a hd screen . the point of the game isnt its campaign. the point is to get online n play. it doesnt matter if the campaign was boring you should b playing online not on campaign every1 who has played online knows that. i think it was worth getting a 360 over and playing with others online. ithink if u play online you will like it if you dont well ur going 2 not like it.… Expand
  46. JakeTheSnake
    Nov 2, 2008
    10
    it was one of my favorite games of all time and i mean it from the heart whoever made this game is pure genius and i think its awesome. whoever does not like it is really weird i swear next time another one like this comes out ill pay all the money i got.
  47. SeanD.
    Jan 16, 2008
    9
    Obviously Rat A. doesn't even have the game considering the fact that it says "The stunning conclusion to the halo trilogy" on the back cover and uses the slogan "finish the fight" more times than I can remember.... This game was a dissapointment for me personally because I was expecting something amazing with all the great reviews and hype. The online multiplayer is really fun but Obviously Rat A. doesn't even have the game considering the fact that it says "The stunning conclusion to the halo trilogy" on the back cover and uses the slogan "finish the fight" more times than I can remember.... This game was a dissapointment for me personally because I was expecting something amazing with all the great reviews and hype. The online multiplayer is really fun but it does get repetetive with limited maps... I don't find anything about the game fantastic but it doesn't deserve terrible reviews... The campaign may not be amazing but that is because the bungie team was focusing on multiplayer... The game had okay graphics, great gameplay, not too great of a storyline, but good multiplayer. I personally like gears much more and think this game is hyped when it really shouldn't be.… Expand
  48. David
    Jan 24, 2008
    10
    Perhaps it is, in single-player, a fairly conventional action shooter; but the combat is intense, visceral, and always excellent. However, it's the online aspect - the peerless multiplayer and, especially, features such as saved films and Forge - that will keep this game alive for years. The benchmark of online gaming.
  49. JohnE.
    Jan 27, 2008
    9
    Even though gamers were promised a truly epic tale that would be virtually impossible for any game to live up to, I think Halo 3 comes very close, not having bought into the hype and read anything about it before I bought it. Online play is excellent, game variants and maps, along with a constant supply of opponents keep it going for as long as you can.
  50. GeoffreyM.
    Jan 30, 2008
    10
    While Halo 3 may not have the polished, efficient appeal of other shooters such as Call of Duty 4, Halo 3 has the soul that other games lack. Despite some obvious flaws in multiplayer gameplay, Halo 3 is the definitive FPS on the 360. And definitely my favorite.
  51. CraigE.
    Oct 5, 2008
    10
    Solid, well paced, and enganging single player (with up to 4 player co-op), coupled with an excellently supported Multiplayer raises this game to the top. Forge map alteration and a full on Single/Multiplayer movie playback only sweeten the deal. Must buy for 360 owners!
  52. NickJ.
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    Amazing action!
  53. JacobD.
    Feb 15, 2008
    10
    Just about perfect. Whatever you do, play through campaign many times to discover how truly much better Halo3 really is. 1 playthrough really doesn't do this title any justice.The most fun i have ever had playing a game even when compared against the mighty best that is Mario64 , Zelda Past , OCarina and Goldeneye.Halo1 is my personal fave for nostalgia reasons and because of Just about perfect. Whatever you do, play through campaign many times to discover how truly much better Halo3 really is. 1 playthrough really doesn't do this title any justice.The most fun i have ever had playing a game even when compared against the mighty best that is Mario64 , Zelda Past , OCarina and Goldeneye.Halo1 is my personal fave for nostalgia reasons and because of it's wonderfully believable and epic atmosphere but Halo3 is far more astonishing thanks to more refined and superior combat mechanics.Don't listen to rubbish spouted about this only so so.… Expand
  54. JonH.
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    Amazing game, XboxLive will make it last forever. Anyone who disagrees can impale themselves on a rake.
  55. CalumR.
    Mar 26, 2008
    10
    The greatest video game of all time. Combining new features such as forge and theatre with perfect graphics, an excellent online forum community and old-fashioned multiplayer gunplay.
  56. KyleW.
    Mar 4, 2008
    9
    Better than HALO and HALO2 New weapons Better graphics.
  57. DannyS.
    Mar 7, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 truly stands as a worthy sequel to the Halo franchise. It's stunning visuals, overwhelming soundtrack, sublime controls, and limitless entertainment all seem to come together, crafting a game near true perfection. Multiplayer mode is by far its greatest strength. The newly convieved theater and forge mode are not only creative and original, they're completely Halo 3 truly stands as a worthy sequel to the Halo franchise. It's stunning visuals, overwhelming soundtrack, sublime controls, and limitless entertainment all seem to come together, crafting a game near true perfection. Multiplayer mode is by far its greatest strength. The newly convieved theater and forge mode are not only creative and original, they're completely entertaining. Though amazing in so many ways, Halo 3 is not without its flaws. The campaign mode was well concieved and the game's story constantly left me in both suspense & wonder. The campaign, however, was far too short. This is the greatest flaw of Halo 3. Minor technical issues were noted here and there, and the marines AI definently has its problems. The marines seemed to do well in combat, but when operating vehicles, repeatedly running into tree's were quite common. All in all, Halo 3 is among my favorite titles of all time. No game is perfect, and perhaps never will be. But Bungie proved themselves once more, and showed the world that Halo 3 is among the best!… Expand
  58. cameronschultz
    Apr 23, 2008
    10
    this is the best game i have played to date (yes, i am a sucker for FPS) and i do not see anything wrong with it. the story is awesome, a bit confusing at times if you dont know your backstory, and the online is awesome. i cannot think of a better game for the 360, or any other platform ive played on.
  59. MannyB.
    Apr 4, 2008
    8
    This game felt like a bit of a let-down, which is sad considering that the Halo franchise has so much potential. It easily would have gotten a better review if a few small problems were fixed.
  60. JordanK.
    Apr 5, 2008
    9
    Great game. However, the npcs can never understand priorities. For instance, I was driving around a warthog, and all of a sudden I came across a wraith. Normally, the wraith would be the first to go, but the npc was more interested in shooting nearby butterflies. So i tried to let the npc drive. didn't go over so well, considering he was more interested in driving into nearby rocks Great game. However, the npcs can never understand priorities. For instance, I was driving around a warthog, and all of a sudden I came across a wraith. Normally, the wraith would be the first to go, but the npc was more interested in shooting nearby butterflies. So i tried to let the npc drive. didn't go over so well, considering he was more interested in driving into nearby rocks instead of evading wraith fire. Great game, but it's only flaw is computer ai, and it's slightly unbalanced arsenal of weapons.… Expand
  61. RichardM.
    Apr 5, 2008
    10
    Its absolutely amazing. People say that its not worth the money because they are unsatisfied, and its not fair to rate a game because it wasn't what you expected. Halo 3 is a completely different game from halo 1 and halo 2, with new levels, weapons, and features there are handfulls of new features for players, new and old to experience. Though its online doesn't "click" like Its absolutely amazing. People say that its not worth the money because they are unsatisfied, and its not fair to rate a game because it wasn't what you expected. Halo 3 is a completely different game from halo 1 and halo 2, with new levels, weapons, and features there are handfulls of new features for players, new and old to experience. Though its online doesn't "click" like that of halo 2, its campaign is completely amazing compared to halo 2, and its multiplayer is better than that of halo 1. Halo 3 is the perfect compliment to the halo series. Its not perfect, no game is perfect, but is by far the best title on the 360, with the best online play. Halo 3 is definitely a rent, and definitely a must buy.… Expand
  62. ColtonM.
    May 14, 2008
    10
    This game is the best game xbox let on it's and there is more to than people may imagine!
  63. MaxwellB.
    May 22, 2008
    9
    Solid game.Good graphics, fun campaign and Xbox Live play is what really pulls through for this game. Great matchmaking and the custom games ability adds to the games appeal. Forge is a great addition to this installment. Definatly a Buy for all Xbox 360 gamers.
  64. ZhoroZ.
    May 23, 2008
    10
    its unfair all these scores people have been giving halo3, I actually think it deserves a 9, but i'm evening out the scores by giving it a 10
  65. UniverseSeven
    May 26, 2008
    10
    Don't be mistaken: The single player/Campaign mode is kind of boring. Halo is all about "multi player". It never gets boring. I am addicted. The best ever.
  66. BrentV.
    May 30, 2008
    8
    The reason I kept from giving this game a 9 is because 8 is great, but 9 is amazing. Halo CE was 10 because it was pretty much flawless for it's time, and I agree with many critics. Halo got 9.5's because it had a painfull cliffhanger, but good other than that, and introduced the amazing multiplayer experience. The reason I give this an 8 is because it doesn't really The reason I kept from giving this game a 9 is because 8 is great, but 9 is amazing. Halo CE was 10 because it was pretty much flawless for it's time, and I agree with many critics. Halo got 9.5's because it had a painfull cliffhanger, but good other than that, and introduced the amazing multiplayer experience. The reason I give this an 8 is because it doesn't really introduce anything new, and it wasn't amazing. The Theater option was a great add-on and while the multiplayer is great, it's not much better than halo 2's and isn't anything new. The campaign story was epic and had me at the edge of my seat, but it was too short. Although the flood were easier to kill, the game got challenging at times and the end warthog chase was the most epic ending I've ever seen in a game. Overall, this game isn't amazing because it doesn't add much to the halo series, but it's still a great game and barely missed the mark.… Expand
  67. SeanW.
    Jun 11, 2008
    10
    One of the best FPS's around. Definitly worth picking up. Some will say it's not innovative enough, but as a third game what can you expect? The story is fun to go through and the multiplayer is 10x better than 2's.
  68. CallumL.
    Jun 21, 2008
    10
    Whats up with some of u people? its a great game well i think its great deep online playing I've got to admit only good graphics on hd tvs but its addictive and good at using up time
  69. DannySainsbury
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 is truly a fabulous game in most aspects. It completely brings depth, style, creativity, and fun in one big package. This game, however, is not perfect. I feel that campaign was amazing, but somewhat lacking in terms of bringing the "halo" feel that came with Halo 1 and 2. Despite this, it's still stellar.
    It's difficult to read all these negative user reviews, because    Halo 3 is truly a fabulous game in most aspects. It completely brings depth, style, creativity, and fun in one big package. This game, however, is not perfect. I feel that campaign was amazing, but somewhat lacking in terms of bringing the "halo" feel that came with Halo 1 and 2. Despite this, it's still stellar.
    It's difficult to read all these negative user reviews, because just like everybody hating president bush is the "cool thing" to do, bashing on Halo 3 is also. I've asked about a million people why they hate bush, and they can't give me an answer. I don't like bush, but I at least know why I don't like him. Same with Halo. They can't say why they hate it, except for reasons that they hear other people say. It's too bad so many people try so hard to fit in.

    Halo 3 delivers, and nothing in God's great world can change that. It is truth.    … Expand
  70. DannyH.
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 delivers in all aspects. It's not perfect, but nearly so. Don't you just love all these PS3 fan boys giving Halo 3 a negative review because they hate Microsoft so much? It's amazing that they try so hard but fall so short. Who would have thought. Epic fail for sure, sony fans.
  71. KurtF.
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    This game is amazing! I don't care what anyone says, the campaign is wonderfully designed and the graphics are impeccable. The multilayer is the best of any game out for the 360 and is one of the most fun ever. Major props to the entire team at Bungie!! Keep the great games coming!
  72. BrendenS.
    Jul 24, 2008
    8
    I have to admit that after getting Halo 2 I said I would never go along with the hype again, since it really let me down. It turned out to be nothing like I had expected. But several years later I let it get the best of me again. However, for whatever reason, I was not even remotely disappointed with this one. I expected there to be little alteration to the multiplayer. I was right, but I have to admit that after getting Halo 2 I said I would never go along with the hype again, since it really let me down. It turned out to be nothing like I had expected. But several years later I let it get the best of me again. However, for whatever reason, I was not even remotely disappointed with this one. I expected there to be little alteration to the multiplayer. I was right, but everything that was changed, fixed 90% of the problems that I had with the multiplayer of the second. Then I got into the single player. At first, I was captivated. I was looking at the Chief in new shiny clothes and everything felt fresh. I played for a few hours and found, as expected, that the experience got a bit monotonous, but advancing the wrap-up to the story made the trip well worth it. I don't know how everyone else feels, but in my opinion that was a great finalization to the trilogy. And that ending was brilliant, I feel that while they finished off the saga, they could easily pick it back up again with a sequel or a prequel, whatever they feel would work. I feel like I am still playing H2 however. I know it's different, and I know that it handles a bit differently, but ultimately I was left with the feeling that I was playing H2 but with updates giving me new items. This may be a bit critical of me seeing as they are part of the same series and a totally different scheme would be outrageous, but maybe I was just expecting some of the things that I was hoping for from H2 that I never got. My other complaint would be that there is little to no character development here. I wanted to know more about Master Chief, and Sergeant Johnson, and learn more about Gravemind and the forerunners. Yet the only character I found any more depth into was Cortana. I know Bungie fully endorses the books as official pieces to the mythos. But this is Halo a game, not a series of books. I shouldn't have to read a book to know about the characters and the story behind this conflict. It should unfold throughout the game. And maybe that is what they hope to do with Halo Wars, and whatever new Halo games they plan to bring out.… Expand
  73. JonathanL.
    Jul 7, 2008
    8
    A predominantly multi-player experience makes this a poorly rounded experience. Well fleshed out online mechanics but with a community that rivals Runescape. Audio and visuals are great, but the uninteresting weapons, offensive community and ridiculous looking characters drag this game down.
  74. SpencerD.
    Aug 23, 2008
    10
    People are negative about this game because of hype. People hate anything hyped. If anything is over hyped people want to find things wrong with it just for the sake of ranting they say it does nothing special which might be true, but thats not the point the point is that it did everything right for shooters on consoles for a change. Before halo 1 shooters on consoles didn't matter. People are negative about this game because of hype. People hate anything hyped. If anything is over hyped people want to find things wrong with it just for the sake of ranting they say it does nothing special which might be true, but thats not the point the point is that it did everything right for shooters on consoles for a change. Before halo 1 shooters on consoles didn't matter. But now we have Call of Duty, Battlefield and metal gear solid on consoles. Another thing is that it's fun. You can be picky as you want but that doesn't change the fact that it's fun and that's why we play it. There's no use whining over how it's "just an average shooter" or if it is "boring and tasteless" personally i love the game I even learned to play the soundtrack on my violin since it was so catchy. I spent hours trying to learn to draw masterchief while on a train ride to oregon. I used to say the same thing about how it's "average" but when I finally played it I stopped ranting and learned to have fun, and that's what games were made for after all.… Expand
  75. DevinF.
    Aug 30, 2008
    10
    this is an awesome game the campain, co-op, Totally the online multiplayer, also forge and theater, skulls is awesome this is the reason I bought my xbox 360 if you haven't pleyed this game then you must!!!!!!!!
  76. WilliamC.
    Sep 9, 2008
    10
    Apparently, Halo 3 is considered horrible by many voters because of several concerns. Peter Smith Gives it a 1 beacuse one "monster dude thing" keeps killing him. If you're so piss-poor at Halo, mabye its time to choose a different genre, or get out of gaming altogether. Nick gives it a 0, saying that "it didnt take any skill." Most likely a side-effect of you playing on easy Apparently, Halo 3 is considered horrible by many voters because of several concerns. Peter Smith Gives it a 1 beacuse one "monster dude thing" keeps killing him. If you're so piss-poor at Halo, mabye its time to choose a different genre, or get out of gaming altogether. Nick gives it a 0, saying that "it didnt take any skill." Most likely a side-effect of you playing on easy difficulty. Most gamers can beat any Halo game on easy using thier toes to manipulate the controller, so shut up and don't post another comment until you at least try it on Normal. Finally, Fred B. Gives this a 0, claiming that it has poor graphics for an Xbox 360 game, and only appears to "little teenagers." Halo 3 is widely revered because of its realistic graphics. Grunts, brutes elites and marines all look excellent, and its visuals are only rivaled by the epic Gears of War. Secondly, whens the last time you saw a 6' 5" 18 year old and thought h was "little?" Get a life, idiot. I rest my case, and hope that you wont be duped by these worthless sacks of excrement into forgoing Halo 3 altogether. At least rent it, it really is a great game.… Expand
  77. TravisB.
    Sep 9, 2008
    10
    The thing that makes Halo 3 the winner for me is multi player and this is also why the franchise is so successful, it started off with mates lugging xbox's and tv's around to connecting with them on Xbox Live Halo will always be Microsofts flagship title
  78. ChristopherB
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    What game is still one of the most popular games online even after 3 years? Halo 3 is an exceptional game when it comes to multilayer and single player. The multilayer combat never gets boring in my opinion and it is still very fun to this day. Graphics are great even after 3 years. If your an achiement hunter then this is a mandatory game to boost since its has a possible 1750 to be What game is still one of the most popular games online even after 3 years? Halo 3 is an exceptional game when it comes to multilayer and single player. The multilayer combat never gets boring in my opinion and it is still very fun to this day. Graphics are great even after 3 years. If your an achiement hunter then this is a mandatory game to boost since its has a possible 1750 to be earned from it.… Expand
  79. GeorgeJ
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    I believe this game deserves a ten purely due to its longevity. I play it frequently even today, 16 months after its release. But that is not why I am commenting. I wanted to tell everybody here that the reader's average score is not YOUR score. Do not give the game less than what you truly believe so as to reduce the average to something you believe more appropriate; that is not I believe this game deserves a ten purely due to its longevity. I play it frequently even today, 16 months after its release. But that is not why I am commenting. I wanted to tell everybody here that the reader's average score is not YOUR score. Do not give the game less than what you truly believe so as to reduce the average to something you believe more appropriate; that is not your right. Give your honest opinion, the system will average it into the other honest opinions, and we will be left with a score that accurately represents the opinions of all the reader's. As of now, the score is distorted, purely due to the haters' intolerance of those who enjoy the game.… Expand
  80. ENOUGH!!
    Jan 16, 2009
    10
    HALO 3. That's all you need to know. Of course the graphics are good, the gameplay spotless, and the story...actually kind of convulted. But the Multiplayer makes up for it. I have seen some crazy stuff happen in some of the modes, and that makes this game ever the more priceless.
  81. MarcelloS
    Oct 27, 2009
    10
    Halo 3 is a great game with a fun campaign and an excellent multiplayer experience! It came out 2 years ago and it still tops some of the FPS coming out to this game! Must play!
  82. JesusM
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    Halo is what I expected. the series is known for the vehicles, the guns, and the maps. I must say Bungie has done it again. The balance of the gameplay is 99% perfect. The new weopons like the spartan laser and the gravity hammer are awesome. the campaign has very good music and atmsphere. one of the best cut scenes i have seen in a video game. The multiplayer is where it shines thanks to Halo is what I expected. the series is known for the vehicles, the guns, and the maps. I must say Bungie has done it again. The balance of the gameplay is 99% perfect. The new weopons like the spartan laser and the gravity hammer are awesome. the campaign has very good music and atmsphere. one of the best cut scenes i have seen in a video game. The multiplayer is where it shines thanks to theatre and the game rules. alo 3 multiuplayer is addictive. the battle rifle is fun to use as is the sniper rifle. Halo is memorable game and the theatre mode lets you relive you most memorable moments. The graphcs are pretty especially in the first level with HDR lighting effects and beutiful colors. Truly a classic.… Expand
  83. JohnP.
    Feb 21, 2009
    8
    This game gets a lot of crap for its repetitiveness of Halo 1 and Halo 2's campaign and I have to say, you're all wrong. The campaign has similar aspects, but that does happen with a SEQUEL! The AI is a bit faulty in the single-player and has a lot of potential with cooperative play. The real triumph of this game is multiplayer. Aside from homophobic 12 year olds, the online This game gets a lot of crap for its repetitiveness of Halo 1 and Halo 2's campaign and I have to say, you're all wrong. The campaign has similar aspects, but that does happen with a SEQUEL! The AI is a bit faulty in the single-player and has a lot of potential with cooperative play. The real triumph of this game is multiplayer. Aside from homophobic 12 year olds, the online mode is challenging, rewarding and will be an Xbox Live favorite for years to come. Another great innovation is the Forge mode, where you can customize your maps with objects. Although, it would be nice to actually edit the maps and not just the objects.… Expand
  84. CuriousS
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    While possibly not as epic as Halo or Halo 2, Halo 3 is still an incredible game of its own right. One of the 10 best action games ever, I would even say. The day I traded in Mass Effect (too slow for my tastes!) for a used Halo 3 was the smartest game purchase day of my life!
  85. AndrewB
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    HALO 3 is an incredible First Person Shooter and a satisfying end to one of videogaming's greatest trilogies. The gameplay is as tight as ever and the visuals are stunning. The human character designs are lacking in certain areas, but the environments, the vibrant colors, the textures, and the scale of the game is breathtaking. The campaign wraps up the struggle between the Covenant HALO 3 is an incredible First Person Shooter and a satisfying end to one of videogaming's greatest trilogies. The gameplay is as tight as ever and the visuals are stunning. The human character designs are lacking in certain areas, but the environments, the vibrant colors, the textures, and the scale of the game is breathtaking. The campaign wraps up the struggle between the Covenant and humanity nicely, yet it still leaves enough room to develop the story in other titles (such as Halo Wars, HALO 3 ODST, Peter Jackson's Halo Chronicles, and other unannounced spin offs and/or novels). The multiplayer is fast paced and very well constructed; Bungie's matchmaking system is still unrivaled in its ease of use. The Master Chief finished the fight, and he did not disappoint.… Expand
  86. RowanF
    Apr 17, 2009
    9
    To be honest, I know this game is overated, I know that it's not as good as it should have been, but if you take it by it's own merrits, then it's still a very good game. The campaign, I admit was a bit under par. It had great graphics and fixed loads of the major flaws from Halo 1 and 2, and was one heck of alot of fun at lots of points, but it was far too short and the To be honest, I know this game is overated, I know that it's not as good as it should have been, but if you take it by it's own merrits, then it's still a very good game. The campaign, I admit was a bit under par. It had great graphics and fixed loads of the major flaws from Halo 1 and 2, and was one heck of alot of fun at lots of points, but it was far too short and the story wasn't at all thought through. But, if you ignore that fact and treat it as a way of enjoying yourself rather than an epic 3D storybook, its incredibly fun to play. The multiplayer doesn't realy add anything new but, having said that, it's also incredibly fun to play. Over a year after first getting it, i'm still playing it, because it is such a great way to pass time with your mates, or people you meet online. What I like most about the game is that Bungie have finaly seen fit to add some new innovative features - such as film playback and Forge - which all work realy well. But, in normal circumstances, the few innovations and new things that Bungie have added wouldnt be enough to make a new game out of, and it is fairly clear that Bungie are using Halo's fandom and success to make more money out of the franchise, but they do it so well that we simply can't complain.… Expand
  87. AlexD
    Apr 20, 2009
    8
    Halo 3 has its flaws, but they are greatly surpassed by its strengths. Let's start with the flaws. The single player in this game was simply... average, maybe even bad. The storyline was hard to get into and you never felt an attachment to the characters. Aside from this there were very few moments in the single player that really gave me chills or seemed "Epic". Aside from the Halo 3 has its flaws, but they are greatly surpassed by its strengths. Let's start with the flaws. The single player in this game was simply... average, maybe even bad. The storyline was hard to get into and you never felt an attachment to the characters. Aside from this there were very few moments in the single player that really gave me chills or seemed "Epic". Aside from the single player, which is bad, the multiplayer is great. The only problem with the multiplayer is the fact that many people in the Halo community are immature jerks who enjoy making other peoples' game experience unenjoyable. The rest of the multiplayer is flawless. Controls and weapon systems are top notch, and battles are exciting. The gameplay requires a huge amount of skill, at least compared to most FPS's. I've played many of the FPS's that people always say are more skillful than Halo (Counter Strike, Unreal Tournament III, Team Fortress 2, Gears of War 2, Call of Duty Games, and a few older FPS's.) and Halo beats many of these by a large margin. (From a skill perspective). I usually do well in matches and am considered and consider myself (atleast when I was good at Halo a while ago, before I started playing Fallout 3) a good Halo 3 player and I still run into many people who could easily destroy me. Overall, Halo 3 has a very lackluster storyline with an amazing multiplayer, but if you're looking for a compelling single player, try Half-Life 2 or Bioshock.… Expand
  88. brett
    Apr 22, 2009
    10
    Everything about this game makes me come back for more. This day and age is full of shitty games and "halo killers" but none of them are any fun to play. I usually play a game that isnt halo about 5 times before getting bored with it. Halo 3 has been out for two years almost and i have played it everyday since its launch. even when i don't have an internet connection, i manage to Everything about this game makes me come back for more. This day and age is full of shitty games and "halo killers" but none of them are any fun to play. I usually play a game that isnt halo about 5 times before getting bored with it. Halo 3 has been out for two years almost and i have played it everyday since its launch. even when i don't have an internet connection, i manage to play some campaign. I highly suggest this game to anyone. If you don't like it, then your entitled to your opinion and all that bullshit, but DON'T say this game is overrated or sucks, cause it most certainly DOES NOT.… Expand
  89. A.A
    May 14, 2009
    9
    First of all don't listen to these guys who give 0 - 4. Its far from the truth. All this stuff about how bad the campaign is and stuff is only "compared" to Halo 1 and 2. For an XBox360 it rules and is really good and multiplayer is about as fun as it gets. It is great and never gets boring. Buy the game.
  90. GuyH
    May 18, 2009
    9
    Its clear to most people that halo 3 is a great game. People who claim it is overhyped are right, but thats not to say its not a great game, its like pretending a demi-god is a god ; It wont live up to what everyone expects, but its still pretty damn good. People say the SP is dissapointing but thats just not true, and its also not just for the devoted follower of halo. Before I played Its clear to most people that halo 3 is a great game. People who claim it is overhyped are right, but thats not to say its not a great game, its like pretending a demi-god is a god ; It wont live up to what everyone expects, but its still pretty damn good. People say the SP is dissapointing but thats just not true, and its also not just for the devoted follower of halo. Before I played halo 3 I had never played a FPS before and I was totally unbias. I have since played COD 4, 5 and UT, GOW2 and still I keep coming back to halo 3. People just need to shut up, forget what they think about a game seires or fanboys and just play the game. SP was so good i bought h2 + 1 to play the whole thing. The less "insta-kill" style of play does not make for a less skillful game, but allows a more team based TDM setup. If on COD I run around w/o talking to my team it makes little difference but on halo it will ensure you fall behind (unless in FFA). The MP is awesome. The game types are varied and interesting and every weeked there is double exp WITH A NEW GAMETYPE. Incredibly fun, better to play with friends than any other FPS, satisfying. Dont listen to the haters or the COD fanboys, this game is the best FPS on a next-gen console so far. Peace out.… Expand
  91. RyanT
    May 27, 2009
    10
    Anybody who knows anything about FPS or online shooters knows that Halo (entire trilogy) is among the most evolutionary and revolutionary shooters of all time. Anybody who gives this below a 9 is kidding themselves. This game is easily the best mulitplayer shooter of all time. By miles. I, personally, thought COD4 was garbage.
  92. owen
    May 8, 2009
    10
    This game is incredible and people are giving it bad reviews simply because they played Call of Duty 4 first because CoD4 was more recent. They criticize Halo 3 because CoD4 is a better game and that's true, but what they forget is that Halo 3 was released first. September 30th, 2007! This game is great for 2007 and still continues to be great but I believe fanboys will continue to This game is incredible and people are giving it bad reviews simply because they played Call of Duty 4 first because CoD4 was more recent. They criticize Halo 3 because CoD4 is a better game and that's true, but what they forget is that Halo 3 was released first. September 30th, 2007! This game is great for 2007 and still continues to be great but I believe fanboys will continue to bash it because of stupid reasons that don't even make sense. This game is amazing-hands down. It should not receive less then an 8 from anyone. Just look at the retard who gave it a 0.… Expand
  93. Mark
    Jun 24, 2009
    9
    The campaign wasn't amazing but it was decent and quite fun to play through in co-op. While the single player is probably only worth a 7 alone, the multiplayer more than made up for it. I'd played it that much that other games never got a look in at the time. Looking forward to ODST now.
  94. BarneeB
    Jun 4, 2009
    9
    This game is a mixed bag... Single player SUCKS!!! There are 9 long missions but about 3 of them are really BAD! It is especially sad, because the others are very very good! The first two are BORING, and the second to last is just AWFUL!!! All you can do, is just run past all enemies, and hope that you don't get killed. WHAT KIND OF SHOOTER IS THAT?? There are so many of them, it is This game is a mixed bag... Single player SUCKS!!! There are 9 long missions but about 3 of them are really BAD! It is especially sad, because the others are very very good! The first two are BORING, and the second to last is just AWFUL!!! All you can do, is just run past all enemies, and hope that you don't get killed. WHAT KIND OF SHOOTER IS THAT?? There are so many of them, it is impossible to kill them, even on easy mode!!! And no, I'm not a noob, I've played a lot of fps games. Story is ok, fans of the series will love, it otherwise, nothing special. Graphics are nice, albeit not the best on the 360. However, multiplayer is THE BEST compared to any console game, and it's even better than most pc multiplayer shooters. Forge, and theater modes are also an AMAZING additions!! If you don't have xbox live gold, don't buy this game!!! Multiplayer is the best among almost every shooters, but the singleplayer is just ok.… Expand
  95. Jon
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    The reason I'm giving this a perfect score is because it accomplished everything it set out to do. The plot is certainly an improvement over Halo 2's, and as always there is great multiplayer (with a huge amount of different modes to play from). I think there are a couple comparable games that are better (CoD4 comes to mind), but it does no wrong and neither can you if you chooseThe reason I'm giving this a perfect score is because it accomplished everything it set out to do. The plot is certainly an improvement over Halo 2's, and as always there is great multiplayer (with a huge amount of different modes to play from). I think there are a couple comparable games that are better (CoD4 comes to mind), but it does no wrong and neither can you if you choose to play this enjoyable experience.… Expand
  96. JonB
    Jul 20, 2009
    9
    This game deserves a solid 9. The multi-player, while lacking the strategy of a Tom Clancy title or the cover system of GOW, still stands above the competition. The amazing set of features plus a thrilling action experience makes it a multi-player gem. This however is not the main hook of halo 3; at least not for me. Foe me it's single-player. People have said that the story is for This game deserves a solid 9. The multi-player, while lacking the strategy of a Tom Clancy title or the cover system of GOW, still stands above the competition. The amazing set of features plus a thrilling action experience makes it a multi-player gem. This however is not the main hook of halo 3; at least not for me. Foe me it's single-player. People have said that the story is for the "halo-fan" and I would generally agree. I would find it hard to imagine someone not already invested in the halo universe enjoying halo 3's story.… Expand
  97. Jam
    Jul 9, 2009
    10
    I'm rating this game a 10, since it truly deserves this score. I've been seeing a lot of negative reviews for this game, and it's about time someone did this game justice. If the campaign and the custom map editor doesn't get you, the online probably will. The online play on this game is almost divine, as you will end up sitting on your couch playing this every goddamn I'm rating this game a 10, since it truly deserves this score. I've been seeing a lot of negative reviews for this game, and it's about time someone did this game justice. If the campaign and the custom map editor doesn't get you, the online probably will. The online play on this game is almost divine, as you will end up sitting on your couch playing this every goddamn day until, well, a new sequel to Halo comes out. Wait there is no new sequel rofl.… Expand
  98. TimJ
    Aug 19, 2009
    9
    I decided to comment because of Peter A's deluded comments that were near the top of this list. His first complaint was with the lack of graphical improvements over Halo 2. I can assure you the graphics for Halo 3 have been refined extremely. Certainly, it uses the same engine, but play Halo 3 and then play Halo 2, and you will see amazing differences. His second complaint was that I decided to comment because of Peter A's deluded comments that were near the top of this list. His first complaint was with the lack of graphical improvements over Halo 2. I can assure you the graphics for Halo 3 have been refined extremely. Certainly, it uses the same engine, but play Halo 3 and then play Halo 2, and you will see amazing differences. His second complaint was that the multiplayer was too similar to Halo 2's multiplayer, which is funny to me because one of the single largest complaints in the Bungie community is regarding how DIFFERENT Halo 3's multiplayer is from Halo 2's. Certainly, they are based on the same premises and rules. However, the subtleties and dynamics have been altered dramatically. He references the sudden appearance of powerups, which have actually be a Halo staple since Halo: CE, which, if you'll recall, is the very first Halo game. That right there should be reason enough to have his comment removed and his vote disqualified. He obviously has no idea what game he's playing. As for adding Forge to Halo 2, it's not quite that simple. And it astounds me he didn't mention the theater mode, which is a milemarker in game development. I've also seen no mention of the depth to which the game is integrated with Bungie.Net. The bottom line is that I'm still playing this game almost daily two years after its launch. So are almost 1 million other gamers. That very fact that proves the longevity and replayablility of this game warrants a 9, in my opinion. The game isn't perfect, but it does what it does very well. And it's significant to the industry in terms of development.… Expand
  99. ChrisS
    Aug 24, 2009
    10
    The best game in the Halo trilogy. Everything in Halo 3 works really well. Forge and Theater are a spectacular addition to the Halo series. The games story is fantastick and surprised me atleast three times. The campaign is short but adds extra replayability with meta games, skulls, easter eggs and meta games. Multiplayer is superb but might be a little too competitive for some people The best game in the Halo trilogy. Everything in Halo 3 works really well. Forge and Theater are a spectacular addition to the Halo series. The games story is fantastick and surprised me atleast three times. The campaign is short but adds extra replayability with meta games, skulls, easter eggs and meta games. Multiplayer is superb but might be a little too competitive for some people tastes. Overall Halo 3 is a deffinite must buy title and is one of the XBox's best games. Halo 3 is a classic just like Bioshock, Gears of War, Oblivion or GTA 4.… Expand
  100. MicahH
    Aug 30, 2009
    9
    Campaign can get old after a while, but first time you play it is a blast. Especially after waiting 3 years from the 2nd game. The multiplayer is where it really shines though. Forge and Custom games are the best customizable multiplayer experiance in gaming. Plus the matchmaking is brilliant and extremely fun. Just straight addicting. It actually takes skil to play, as compared to Call Campaign can get old after a while, but first time you play it is a blast. Especially after waiting 3 years from the 2nd game. The multiplayer is where it really shines though. Forge and Custom games are the best customizable multiplayer experiance in gaming. Plus the matchmaking is brilliant and extremely fun. Just straight addicting. It actually takes skil to play, as compared to Call of Duty games(which I am a fan of) where you just run around until you see an unaware victim and you shoot him before he has a chance to think.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
94

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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