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  1. Apr 14, 2012
    10
    Still one of the best first person shooters ever made cant recommend enough sad sony fanboys please grow up and stop writing your retarded misleading reviews i have a 360 and a ps3 and i can safely and there is no fps on ps3 that comes close to the halo games much better then shallow cod. Every real gamer should own this game roll on halo 4.
  2. Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Theres games and theres HALO, Halo is in a whole different universe.
    So in conclusion, this is not a game of the year, its a freakin GAME OF THE DECADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. Dec 1, 2011
    10
    Honestly one of the most memorable games I've ever played. I've had it for almost 4 years now, and have probably about 3 months of gameplay (or more) on it, including recon armor and all that fun stuff. Unfortunately, my xbox broke and i no longer have my XBL password, so goodbye all my goodness...

    The campaign was great, both in storyline and in ways to get out of each map... Multiplayer
    Honestly one of the most memorable games I've ever played. I've had it for almost 4 years now, and have probably about 3 months of gameplay (or more) on it, including recon armor and all that fun stuff. Unfortunately, my xbox broke and i no longer have my XBL password, so goodbye all my goodness...

    The campaign was great, both in storyline and in ways to get out of each map... Multiplayer is incredible, and the custom games (I have over 2000...) were the highlight of the whole thing. I can't imagine a game I've had more fun playing.
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  4. Dec 3, 2011
    10
    i bought halo 3 when it was first released in 2007 and thought its was an amazing game the muitplayer was very addciting and the single player was great.
  5. Dec 13, 2011
    10
    In my opinion one of the best franchises of all time, you don't see a lot of video games that start a generation like halo, this is what you get when you take time preparation, a masterpiece.
  6. Dec 19, 2011
    10
    This game is, and always will be one of the greatest multiplayer experiences EVER to come to console. Over the many fun years of playing during the awesome D-EXP weekends, or the thousands of cool customs games made in forge, this game never ever lost it ability to create an awesome playing experience in which you can joke around with friends and just have an awesome time. Even after fourThis game is, and always will be one of the greatest multiplayer experiences EVER to come to console. Over the many fun years of playing during the awesome D-EXP weekends, or the thousands of cool customs games made in forge, this game never ever lost it ability to create an awesome playing experience in which you can joke around with friends and just have an awesome time. Even after four years of playing this game and over 12000 games, I have never gotten bored of this game, once. If only we could see games like this in the future.
    On a campaign note, it was very good. There were awesome moments which really attached you to the characters and had them feeling their pain and suffering or joy. The campaign is always fun to play and the hundreds of easter eggs hidden throughout the campaign along with terminals create almost a second game within itself which has been seen in the community.
    There is no comparison to this game, apart from its previous multiplayer title of Halo 2.
    10/10
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  7. Dec 22, 2011
    10
    This game is what I got Xbox for back in 2009. It simply is amazing. I never played Halo 2, but I still like it. The multiplayer isn't overall "fun" or the campaign either, I just played it with my friends and had alot of fun doing that. 9 out of 10.
  8. May 27, 2012
    10
    I give this a 10 due to what I see as some bs ratings. The only complaint I have is the campaign is linear, but that's to be expected from a console, multiplayer-focused fps. Regardless of that fact, I enjoyed the campaign very much, and the multiplayer is stellar. The addition of BR spread since Halo 2 did mean smaller maps, but I can't say I really mind. Being able to see someone, butI give this a 10 due to what I see as some bs ratings. The only complaint I have is the campaign is linear, but that's to be expected from a console, multiplayer-focused fps. Regardless of that fact, I enjoyed the campaign very much, and the multiplayer is stellar. The addition of BR spread since Halo 2 did mean smaller maps, but I can't say I really mind. Being able to see someone, but not necessarily kill them outright is nice and gives you a chance to outmanoeuvre them a bit. Other than that, it's not so different from Halo 2 (albeit missing the double and quad shots.) Everyone starts out on equal footing, and games tend to focus on map control for the power weapons. Just because your opponent gets the first shot off on you doesn't mean you're screwed. Forge mode adds a lot of longevity to the game, especially with the foundry and sandbox maps. All in all, an excellent game. Expand
  9. Jan 6, 2012
    10
    Awesome game, played hundreds of hours with friends. Kids who rate this lower are fanboys and don't have any friends or just dont like multiplayer games.
  10. Feb 26, 2012
    10
    Halo 3 is an excellent game. The story was a little disappointing and was sprinkled here and there with a few cheesy lines that made me want to yell at the Bungie writing team "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?" But other than those minor flaws, the game is a magnificent work. There are some AI issues, but for it's day that's nothing big enough to lower my score of 10. The game flows smoothly, playsHalo 3 is an excellent game. The story was a little disappointing and was sprinkled here and there with a few cheesy lines that made me want to yell at the Bungie writing team "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?" But other than those minor flaws, the game is a magnificent work. There are some AI issues, but for it's day that's nothing big enough to lower my score of 10. The game flows smoothly, plays great, and looks good for a game of it's day (I admit Halo games have never been designed to "set the bar" in graphics). Halo 3 is addicting, and is a campaign that I have played countless numbers of time since 2007. I believe that the game was WAY too short! There is so much more to the story, characters, and universe that Bungie could have explored in this game. Overall, the story started rough but caught speed and became engaging and unforgettable. I'm still playing this game in 2012, campaign AND multiplayer. It's just so much fun!!! it's addicting! Bungie did it's job, and Halo 3 delivered. If you haven't played this game, I totally recommend it! If you played it awhile ago but sold it long ago, I recommend re-purchasing it! Halo 3 is a full package and has alot to offer. Expand
  11. Sep 28, 2012
    10
    This game's multiplayer is still being played to this date. Even Halo Combat evolved's multiplayer is still on, When Bungie makes a game, they build it to last- Unlike a certain FPS franchise. and If you want a mediocre FPS, Go play your crappy Call of Duty. Halo has quality and a good single player AND multiplayer. If this isn't enough for you as a gamer, than you disgust me...
  12. Jun 4, 2012
    10
    The best Halo game Bungie has ever made, Halo 3 delivered on all fronts. With an amazing story, great and innovative gameplay, and the best multiplayer out there, Halo 3 defined an era of gaming. I still look back on it with very warm and fond memories. The Spartan Laser, Mongoose, and all the amazing maps are some of the things that I will never forget. Unfortunately the graphics aren'tThe best Halo game Bungie has ever made, Halo 3 delivered on all fronts. With an amazing story, great and innovative gameplay, and the best multiplayer out there, Halo 3 defined an era of gaming. I still look back on it with very warm and fond memories. The Spartan Laser, Mongoose, and all the amazing maps are some of the things that I will never forget. Unfortunately the graphics aren't as good as we all once thought they were, but if you can get passed that, Halo 3 is by far the best Halo game out there. Expand
  13. Feb 2, 2013
    10
    This game is awsome best game I have ever played I see that there are now faults except the story wich was kind of short the multiplayer is amazing although it's annoying how many small kids play it and kinda ruin the experience but other than that it is skimpily awsome
  14. Jun 8, 2012
    10
    The game engine for this game is the apex of years of refinement and will not be improved on. This is due to the fact that they didn't try too hard and kept the core of the Halo story going whilst putting together the single best multiplayer system ever. Thanks Bungie!
  15. Aug 4, 2013
    10
    This was probably the most hyped game of all time, and it did not disappoint. It is in fact the most perfect game ever created (in my opinion). It has everything, a solid, enjoyable and satisfying conclusion to the Halo trilogy. The best Multiplayer that console had to offer as well as an addictive forge mode. As for the campaign I do not think it is as strong as the first or secondThis was probably the most hyped game of all time, and it did not disappoint. It is in fact the most perfect game ever created (in my opinion). It has everything, a solid, enjoyable and satisfying conclusion to the Halo trilogy. The best Multiplayer that console had to offer as well as an addictive forge mode. As for the campaign I do not think it is as strong as the first or second but that is not something to be ashamed of because Halo and Halo 2 had some of the best campaign's of all time.

    I only have two criticisms of the game which has stopped it from being the best Halo ever and the best game on 360. There were only nine levels while Halo 2 had 14 and Halo had 10 solid ones. Finally, the game lacked to influence of Cortana because she was absent until the second last mission, I know this was part of the story but her and Chief is what makes Halo.

    Other than that everything else about the game is perfect

    10/10
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  16. Apr 19, 2013
    10
    Multiplayer balance and competition was phenomenal. The true skill ranking system was brilliant and fair. The balance and dynamic of the game made it a popular E-Sport in the MLG scene. The most competitive Halo to date. Is not for "casuals" in my opinion but that's how gaming should be. FPS games are not about the storyline, they're about the multiplayer. It is probably the leastMultiplayer balance and competition was phenomenal. The true skill ranking system was brilliant and fair. The balance and dynamic of the game made it a popular E-Sport in the MLG scene. The most competitive Halo to date. Is not for "casuals" in my opinion but that's how gaming should be. FPS games are not about the storyline, they're about the multiplayer. It is probably the least favorite game for the "everybody wins" generation of gamers, but that is what makes games great, not everyone wins. Expand
  17. Sep 30, 2012
    10
    is the epic conclusion for a epic story definitely the best sci-fi game story so far (2007) a great campaign and simply the best multiplayer on xbox 360.
  18. Nov 2, 2012
    10
    Series hit is peak here, many thought this would be the last Halo, yeah they all use the same formula, but in what ways can a game like this change and not ruin itself? The campaign was a fun and long sandbox story. The multiplayer is unmatched, I still play it to this day, always fun. Awesome, awesome game.
  19. Nov 7, 2012
    10
    The best game i've played on the Xbox 360 so far. It has a nice campaign, nice multiplayer and the theatre. What more can you ask for? So get out there and finish that fight!
  20. Mar 11, 2014
    10
    Best game of the Xbox 360 generation for sure. Id have to say that It had the best multiplayer in the entire series or even all of gaming. Wish the newer ones were like this
  21. Oct 30, 2013
    10
    Halo. An amazing series that millions love. But is this the fitting end? Yes. And a most definite one at that. Master Chief resumes his role as head ass kicker of the galaxy and he resumes it quite awesome-ly. The campaign is action packed and just feels right. The weapons are perfectly balanced, the aliens are fun to shoot, and vehicular combat is one helluva time. And say you feel likeHalo. An amazing series that millions love. But is this the fitting end? Yes. And a most definite one at that. Master Chief resumes his role as head ass kicker of the galaxy and he resumes it quite awesome-ly. The campaign is action packed and just feels right. The weapons are perfectly balanced, the aliens are fun to shoot, and vehicular combat is one helluva time. And say you feel like breaking some military laws. Screwing around with your marines is fun too, especially when they think you've gone AWOL in the barracks. The multiplayer is amazing and so in depth. Red vs. blue has never been this much fun as my customized, Mark V Spartan is silently taking down enemies with invisibility on High Ground, or flying a banshee on the Blood Gulch like Valhalla, or carrying an Elephant cargo vehicle across an all out desert war, or wanting to say so much more about this heart pounding multiplayer but can't even fit that much information into the tiny brain compared to the vast unimaginable HALO 3. The forge is a nice addition too and affects gameplay in however way you want it. You can put a weapon over there or a weapon over here. You can ands a BUILDING over right there. Whatever you can imagine, forge has it. Halo 3 is the ultimate package for anyone with a 360 and if you don't have it, you're either an eight year old, or the unhappiest man alive. Expand
  22. Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Halo reach has a higher user score than halo 3? REALLY? do you guys even understand what made halo great? armor lock and bloom? sprint? forge maps as multiplayer maps? really? jet packs? holograms? thats good halo to you guys? you people are the reason halo met its down fall after halo 3/odst.

    Halo 3 is the best in the franchise, multiplayer and campaign both. Halo reach was the
    Halo reach has a higher user score than halo 3? REALLY? do you guys even understand what made halo great? armor lock and bloom? sprint? forge maps as multiplayer maps? really? jet packs? holograms? thats good halo to you guys? you people are the reason halo met its down fall after halo 3/odst.

    Halo 3 is the best in the franchise, multiplayer and campaign both. Halo reach was the catalyst for bad halo. An abomination both lore wise, and multiplayer wise.

    Absolute joke that this is lower than that trash game. Clowns have no idea what halo stood for. Reach destroyed everything halo was. WTF is sprint doing in a halo game? Armor abilities? Really? A button that literally makes you invincible, while you get somebody one shot and they slam armor lock, and his friend finishes you off while he sits in his little invincible state. That is not good halo.

    Unreal to me that people think so highly of reach. I guess it's a case of a bunch of casuals. Casuals that dont understand the deeper mechanics of halo/ in other words, scrubs and noobs. Halo was turned into a game even your 40 year old mother could play.

    Heres hoping halo infinite can drag halo out of the mud and return it to its former glory.

    meanwhile, halo 3 is the best halo game. halo 2 is meh and unfinished tbh. but still decent. halo 3 just fixed everything halo 2 came up short on. thats what good sequels do, see. What reach did was akin to self destructing.

    HALO 3 10/10 HALO 2 6/10 HALO REACH 2/10
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  23. Nov 28, 2012
    10
    How the **** did this game get a 7.6? This is arguably the best halo ever made. The weapons are well balanced, new creative ideas, great maps, forge is sick and the bubble shield is sweet.
  24. May 15, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The campaign, which is very good, is Halo 3's weakest point. It doesn't capture the cavalier spirit of the original Halo, but you'll still have fun playing through it. There's no first-person shooter on 360 that can equal Halo 3's blend of cinematic action, adrenaline-pumping shootouts, and male- (and female)-bonding gameplay. Look beyond the gameplay and you have a rich feature set unlike anything ever delivered in a videogame. Expand
  25. Jan 13, 2013
    10
    Halo 3 may be the king of all first person shooter games. That opinion could almost be a fact. With it's 5 year lifespan Halo 3 retains over 10,000 players online and will probably never be knocked off it's throne. Halo 4 may be out already, but let's take a look at a real Halo game, shall we? Halo 3 is the final battle between humanity, the covenant, and the flood. The main enemy in thisHalo 3 may be the king of all first person shooter games. That opinion could almost be a fact. With it's 5 year lifespan Halo 3 retains over 10,000 players online and will probably never be knocked off it's throne. Halo 4 may be out already, but let's take a look at a real Halo game, shall we? Halo 3 is the final battle between humanity, the covenant, and the flood. The main enemy in this installment is the prophet of truth, a crafty ambitious member of the covenant. The story is strong and also includes the Arbiter along with the classic scarabs. When you look deeper though, you'll find yourself more immersed in the gameplay of the campaign rather than the story. Whether you are hunting for skulls or trying to break a high score, Halo 3's campaign is extremely repayable. Halo 3's online play is also fantastic. Featuring a large sandbox, as well as great maps such as the pit, Halo 3's multiplayer never gets old. With it's arena style competitive matches, every game feels important and fun. Halo 3 also includes a 1-50 ranking system, which players can work at. This adds up to hours of play, and will trump any Call of Duty multiplayer. Custom games are a lot of fun with friends, especially infection mode. Halo 3 can be played all day, and you'll find yourself forgetting to go to bed way too often.

    Overall, this game defines the Halo experience. From it's fantastic soundtrack to it's impressive multiplayer, Halo 3 has something to please everyone.
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  26. Jan 16, 2013
    10
    THE definitive Xbox 360 First person multiplayer shooter, and in my opinion the greatest shooter of the second half of the 2000's. Nothing beats it from the best ranking system of this generation, to the arsenal available, to the powerups and map layout, to the vehicular mayhem of Big team battle.

    Time has made this even better. Whereas almost all shooters now have the XP levelling
    THE definitive Xbox 360 First person multiplayer shooter, and in my opinion the greatest shooter of the second half of the 2000's. Nothing beats it from the best ranking system of this generation, to the arsenal available, to the powerups and map layout, to the vehicular mayhem of Big team battle.

    Time has made this even better. Whereas almost all shooters now have the XP levelling popularised by Call of Duty 4, play those now and you will rarely get to the top without a lot of hitches and frustration. Halo 3 has you start the same as everyone else, and makes for strategic knowledge of the map, weapon roles, and playing as a unit. Its great to have this setup, and I long for a similar game without grinding for XP.

    with a stable population still, now in its sixth year after release, Halo 3 is the old king of the 360 that still has reason to be played.
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  27. Sep 5, 2013
    10
    To this day, Halo 3 remains the franchise's best multiplayer experience. The single-player campaign is lengthy, hugely diverse and packed with memorable moments. I feel Halo 3 was as close to perfect as the series will ever get.
  28. Mar 18, 2013
    10
    This was THE game back in the days playing with friends. Bungie with this new game introduced the Forge in which you can create ANYTHING you want and build and play on it. I never got bored with it nor the map packs that came out. Really changed the gaming world.
  29. Aug 29, 2013
    10
    Similar to Halo 2 the campaign is average and while it wraps up the story the ending is still a cliff-hanger the graphics aren't that impressive and the story is not that good.
    But the Forge mode is really good but lets you create tons of maps for multiplayer and the Theater lets you record videos and take screenshots.
    The multiplayer is amazing there is a lot of maps,weapons and modes
    Similar to Halo 2 the campaign is average and while it wraps up the story the ending is still a cliff-hanger the graphics aren't that impressive and the story is not that good.
    But the Forge mode is really good but lets you create tons of maps for multiplayer and the Theater lets you record videos and take screenshots.
    The multiplayer is amazing there is a lot of maps,weapons and modes this is why you play Halo 3
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  30. Apr 2, 2013
    10
    Halo 3 is one of the best FPS's I've ever played. It's sad that no one really plays this game anymore, because of the release of Halo Reach and Halo 4. The online multiplayer is clearly better than Halo Reach and Halo 4, because of the great maps and the simple gameplay. There isn't much to the game. You just pick up guns of the ground and use them. The campaign lives up the seriesHalo 3 is one of the best FPS's I've ever played. It's sad that no one really plays this game anymore, because of the release of Halo Reach and Halo 4. The online multiplayer is clearly better than Halo Reach and Halo 4, because of the great maps and the simple gameplay. There isn't much to the game. You just pick up guns of the ground and use them. The campaign lives up the series expectations quite well too and it is very difficult if you choose the harder modes to play on. Overall this game deserves a clear 10 out of 10. Expand
  31. Apr 6, 2013
    10
    probably the greatest fps game ever created Halo is probably the god of fps games all other fps games just fall in comparison to this game its one of the few good games the 360 has
  32. Apr 10, 2013
    10
    This is the first game that I really strived to get all of the achievements for and this review is more on the fun of gathering the specific achievements that this game has than the actual game itself. (It is a great game). Most specifically this game changed the way I look at and play games, by having just the right level of difficulty on all of the achievements including the dlc IThis is the first game that I really strived to get all of the achievements for and this review is more on the fun of gathering the specific achievements that this game has than the actual game itself. (It is a great game). Most specifically this game changed the way I look at and play games, by having just the right level of difficulty on all of the achievements including the dlc I started playing games on harder difficulties and started playing multiplayer. This game has the best multiplayer in the halo franchise, the maps are fun and never really get dull or repetitive. Expand
  33. Apr 26, 2013
    10
    Call me a Fanboy but I love Halo (Sure it kinda rips of Aliens in a few too many places) but I love the supporting cast, the multiplayer (No not Halo 4's!) and the whole idea of a race of Aliens united by their religious ideals which they accepted or were forced to.
    This is by far a truly epic conclusion (Yes conclusion) to Master Chief's story and the whole Human Covenant war. It's story
    Call me a Fanboy but I love Halo (Sure it kinda rips of Aliens in a few too many places) but I love the supporting cast, the multiplayer (No not Halo 4's!) and the whole idea of a race of Aliens united by their religious ideals which they accepted or were forced to.
    This is by far a truly epic conclusion (Yes conclusion) to Master Chief's story and the whole Human Covenant war. It's story and set-pieces are epic without being too in your face. The multiplayer is well-balanced in my opinion with my favourite set of maps in the whole Halo series. Forge makes an interesting addition which you can sink hours or seconds into. What am I missing... oh yeah theatre mode also makes an interesting addition (Although I didn't spend a lot of time using it) and it really does FINISH THE FIGHT!
    If you've just bought a 360 this is a must own!
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  34. Jun 12, 2014
    10
    A great finale for a great series. With its fun campaign and exciting multiplayer this game is one of the greatest games ever, and definitely still the best Master Chief game
  35. Jun 11, 2014
    10
    Halo 3 in my opinion still stands the test of time as the creator of the word (epic game conclusion franchise), (Finish The Fight Master Chief THE HYPE THE HYPE and it lived up to it if not more so) an epic fight it was for that matter, with a powerful soundtrack by Martin Donnell, (The flood music especially) An epic FPS SCFI halo 3 is that i will remember forever. I recommend this gameHalo 3 in my opinion still stands the test of time as the creator of the word (epic game conclusion franchise), (Finish The Fight Master Chief THE HYPE THE HYPE and it lived up to it if not more so) an epic fight it was for that matter, with a powerful soundtrack by Martin Donnell, (The flood music especially) An epic FPS SCFI halo 3 is that i will remember forever. I recommend this game to anyone who enjoys FPS/SCFI although my first recommendation would be to play the first 2 halo games to know the lore abit more, or you will be completely lost jumping into this game. Expand
  36. Jun 19, 2013
    10
    I can easily say this is my favorite game of all time. I would spend hours playing custom games with my friends, deep into the night. The moments I had with game are unforgettable. Considering this game is 6 years old, I won't do a long review, but the campaign was outstanding. Forge was a new and genius idea. Multiplayer was extremely addicting.

    Overall 10 Campaign 10 Multiplayer
    I can easily say this is my favorite game of all time. I would spend hours playing custom games with my friends, deep into the night. The moments I had with game are unforgettable. Considering this game is 6 years old, I won't do a long review, but the campaign was outstanding. Forge was a new and genius idea. Multiplayer was extremely addicting.

    Overall 10

    Campaign 10
    Multiplayer 9
    Custom Games 10
    Forge, Theater, Soundtrack, MISC. 10
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  37. Mar 16, 2018
    10
    Любимейший шутер с очень классным геймплеем, любимая фантастика 7 поколения консолей.
  38. Aug 29, 2013
    10
    Revolutionary online play featuring the most balanced weapons system possibly ever. The campaign can be both challenging and incredibly fun, with an appropriate difficulty for everybody along the way. Matched with an exhilarating storyline you can not go wrong with this purchase. Coming out in 2007, it's influence and overplay still hold up today. Custom games allow you to have endless funRevolutionary online play featuring the most balanced weapons system possibly ever. The campaign can be both challenging and incredibly fun, with an appropriate difficulty for everybody along the way. Matched with an exhilarating storyline you can not go wrong with this purchase. Coming out in 2007, it's influence and overplay still hold up today. Custom games allow you to have endless fun with friends and other gamers while selecting from countless map and game type variations that will leave you completely satisfied. The Forge mode is another asset that truly sets Halo 3 apart from other games. Taking any map, you can build structures, race tracks, mini games, etc. to play for yourself and the entire online community through your File share. The ranking system is also fantastic with the 'Highest Skill' aspect that will have you on the edge of your seat in almost every game with the risk of you either ranking up closer to 50, or going down. Playing the campaign and earning certain achievements also allows you to unlock to armour to alternate with your online character in which you can mix and match to your desire. (colours included). Overall, Halo 3 is an unbelievable game that caters to both the casual, hardcore and everywhere in between fans. This is a game that has so many possibilities and will NOT leave you disappointed. Expand
  39. Oct 10, 2013
    10
    Halo 3 is simply one of the Xbox 360 greatest titles of all time. From the lengthy (in FPS terms) and emotionally compelling single-player to the most addictive multiplayer experiences I've had this console generation, Halo 3 is the epic conclusion to the Human-Covenant War and contains moments that will stick with you for a long time. Still plenty of people online to play with co-op is aHalo 3 is simply one of the Xbox 360 greatest titles of all time. From the lengthy (in FPS terms) and emotionally compelling single-player to the most addictive multiplayer experiences I've had this console generation, Halo 3 is the epic conclusion to the Human-Covenant War and contains moments that will stick with you for a long time. Still plenty of people online to play with co-op is a blast and Forge mode adds a fun Minecraft-esque building mode for you to design and create your own custom maps and game types. Halo 3 has so much to offer, and especially at the price it's going for right now there is no reason not to pick it up. Halo 3 is my favorite game of all time and if you're interested in FPS at all then I implore you to consider giving this remarkable title a try, you know, the one other person that hasn't lol Expand
  40. Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Hmm...I wonder what my 14-year old, shooter-hating self would say if he saw that I reviewed a "Halo" game on Metacritic and rated it a 10 out of 10. He'd probably be a bit baffled to say the least. Yes, I am coming right out and saying my score, only because it contributes to my own experiences: I've spoken at length about how it took me a while to come around on first-person shooters, andHmm...I wonder what my 14-year old, shooter-hating self would say if he saw that I reviewed a "Halo" game on Metacritic and rated it a 10 out of 10. He'd probably be a bit baffled to say the least. Yes, I am coming right out and saying my score, only because it contributes to my own experiences: I've spoken at length about how it took me a while to come around on first-person shooters, and while I've respected the "Halo" series from afar (and definitely enjoyed the first two titles, of which I rated an 8 and a 9), I found that perhaps I wasn't one to fawn over the series like everyone else. Make no mistake, the first two games were revolutionary for their time, and they still hold up well to this day, but they just didn't quite have that unexplainable "something" that I've always said can earn a game a 10 out of 10 score. That is, until we got to this game, at least.
    "Halo 3" is the pinnacle of the "Halo" series: it has the fast-paced and fluid mechanics and controls that we've come to expect out of the series, but it also succeeds by easily having the most polished gameplay. As a largely single-player gamer that enjoys campaigns a bit more than multiplayer, I've always felt that the first two titles had some minor annoyances that held them back a bit (things like vehicle controls, bland and semi-repetitive level design), but with this game, those annoyances were basically not even there. The vehicles felt far better, the levels never felt bland or repetitive, and there was plenty of content and replayability in the campaign. There are also several new modes and features like the Forge level editor and replay saves that give the game some extra flavor, the visuals still hold up marvelously to this day, the voice acting is rock-solid and the music is really something to behold. "Halo" has always had incredible music, but "Halo 3" really gives you some of the best to come from this venerable series. Furthermore, the story also does a nice job closing out the trilogy while giving some room to wonder what will come next from the series.
    I honestly just can't really complain about anything, "Halo 3" is an absolutely exceptional shooter that never stales out, and beyond being the pinnacle of its series (and perhaps the pinnacle of the Xbox 360 in general), it may even come close to being the pinnacle of the first-person shooter genre. For how expansive, polished, and exciting it is, "Halo 3" delivers on all fronts, and is an experience that absolutely deserves all of the praise it's received. If you haven't gotten to play this yet...well, I don't know what you're waiting for, go do it!
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"
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  41. Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Epic trilogies need epic and satisfying conclusions. That is exactly what you get with Halo 3. In my opinion this is the best Halo game of all time. Humanity with it's back against the wall is making one final effort to drive off the fractured covenant. Every battle is on a grand scale and you feel humanity's survival hanging in the balance. Equipment such as energy drains andEpic trilogies need epic and satisfying conclusions. That is exactly what you get with Halo 3. In my opinion this is the best Halo game of all time. Humanity with it's back against the wall is making one final effort to drive off the fractured covenant. Every battle is on a grand scale and you feel humanity's survival hanging in the balance. Equipment such as energy drains and deployable cover are a new mechanic. As always the weapons old and new are excellently balanced. This is one of my favorite games but in order to enjoy it to the fullest extent, I recommend that you play Halos 1 and 2 first. Expand
  42. Nov 6, 2013
    10
    Best Halo game EVER created! You are NOT a true Halo fan if you do NOT love this game. You are doing yourself a favor if you buy this game! Go ahead and do it. Don't listen to the negative reviews, either. This game is so worth it. It brought machinima to its peak, it introduced us to Theater and Forge, and accompanied by that was an amazing Matchmaking system with a superb ranking system.Best Halo game EVER created! You are NOT a true Halo fan if you do NOT love this game. You are doing yourself a favor if you buy this game! Go ahead and do it. Don't listen to the negative reviews, either. This game is so worth it. It brought machinima to its peak, it introduced us to Theater and Forge, and accompanied by that was an amazing Matchmaking system with a superb ranking system. You just CANNOT not love this game! If you're reading and and don't have it, get Halo 3 now! Expand
  43. Nov 7, 2013
    10
    one of the best xbox 360 games out there this game is extremely well done and deffently worth checking out it is true to the halo name and I cant believe this game has gotten that many User reviews.
  44. Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Halo 3 is an amazing game that I love to come back to again & again to experience the fun campaign & extremely competetive, challenging, & fun multiplayer that I miss about multiplayer games.
  45. Nov 24, 2013
    10
    Halo 3 is a good game for Xbox 360, despite being an old game, from 2007, many people play it, and Campaign mode is nice, and multiplayer mode doesn't disappoint, with several different modes. This game, in my opinion, will still be cited by next years.
  46. Nov 28, 2013
    10
    man the game is now more than 6 years old but it still feels fresh. imho the best fps of the generation, killzone 2,3 and halo reach are awesome but halo 3 is just better
  47. Nov 25, 2017
    10
    First time I played this came through and it's been a decade since it came out. The fact that it amazed me and I found it this enjoyable is a testimony to the sheer quality of the experience.
  48. Jan 2, 2014
    10
    This game is for everyone who's into Superheroes,FPS and Sci-fi. The campaign is very well made with a lot of replay value and co-op (splitscreen and online).The story is also very engaging. Online Multiplayer is a blast, my favorite mode is team slayer where two teams ,each with 4 players try to get the most kills. This is easily one of the most balanced games I've played to date. In 2014This game is for everyone who's into Superheroes,FPS and Sci-fi. The campaign is very well made with a lot of replay value and co-op (splitscreen and online).The story is also very engaging. Online Multiplayer is a blast, my favorite mode is team slayer where two teams ,each with 4 players try to get the most kills. This is easily one of the most balanced games I've played to date. In 2014 it is still worth it and there a lot of players online on weekends.
    I love it. 10 out of 10.
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  49. Jan 10, 2014
    10
    Halo 3 is my third favorite game of all time because, it is enjoyable experience, its fun to play with your friends, and it has one of the best campaign I've ever seen, so why if you haven't played this game yet. buy it. I still play this game to the date and its still fun to play. oh if you a cod player and you don't like this game, you have no variety.
  50. Jan 22, 2014
    10
    It's by far my favorite Halo game. Don't know why it got so much hate. It's the #1 game of 2007 I still come back to. It never gets old. The ending of the game still impresses me to this day. The story broke no barriers and was consistent. Still hate the level Cortana, though.
  51. Sep 9, 2015
    10
    Definately one of the best games of all time. Campaign gets a 9/10 and multiplayer is 10/10. The only things that aren't perfect is equipment and facial animations.
  52. Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Halo 3. The final main Halo game from Bungie, one of the most anticipated games of all time, and my favourite game of all time. Halo 3 truly is a masterpiece. The marketing promised players that we would 'finish the fight', and that is exactly what the campaign delivered, an epic and fulfilling conclusion to one of the greatest trilogies in fiction. Memorable set pieces, and even emotionalHalo 3. The final main Halo game from Bungie, one of the most anticipated games of all time, and my favourite game of all time. Halo 3 truly is a masterpiece. The marketing promised players that we would 'finish the fight', and that is exactly what the campaign delivered, an epic and fulfilling conclusion to one of the greatest trilogies in fiction. Memorable set pieces, and even emotional moments made one of the greatest campaigns in shooter history. The multiplayer, whether it be ranked or social, was near perfect, the only issue being the fact that you need all of the DLC to play in most of the playlists. Aside from that, the gameplay is perfectly balanced, it never emphasises competition or victory, but encourages you to have fun. The maps are well designed, and compliment the gameplay perfectly. There are a variety of interesting weapons to use, and there are tons of vehicles that all handle in their own unique way, and have their own features. Not to mention, Halo 3 introduced Forge, one of the best map editors in video games, as well as theater, which let you relive the best moments of your experience either in campaign or multiplayer. In addition, playing custom games is truly special, coming up with all sorts of crazy game modes, and playing them with friends, was so much fun, and will stick with many people as some of the best memories they have had in a video game. Halo 3 was a true masterpiece, it will always be the game I hold the closest to my heart. Thanks to Bungie, the creators of the game, for leaving their mark on the gaming community, with a great trilogy of games, and in particular, Halo 3. If you haven't played Halo 3, please get it if you have an Xbox 360, and somehow don't have this game yet. Also, please Microsoft, give us a Halo 3 Anniversary, for Xbox One and Windows 10, give this game the remake it truly deserves. Thank you :) Expand
  53. Mar 31, 2014
    10
    This was the first FPS game that I could give 10/10 to. It was by far the best online FPS game out at the time. I purchased a xbox 360 purely for this game after trying it at a friends house, I played this game in he excess of 1000+ hours, without a moment of boredom. The vehicles included in the game were very cool. The weapons were very diverse and each took different tactics to masterThis was the first FPS game that I could give 10/10 to. It was by far the best online FPS game out at the time. I purchased a xbox 360 purely for this game after trying it at a friends house, I played this game in he excess of 1000+ hours, without a moment of boredom. The vehicles included in the game were very cool. The weapons were very diverse and each took different tactics to master and gain kills from.

    Gameplay 10/10, Online 10/10, Weapon/Vehicles 10/10 OVERALL 10/10
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  54. Apr 16, 2014
    10
    Best Halo game EVER created! You are not a true Halo fan if you do not love this game. You are doing yourself a favor if you buy this game. Go ahead and do it. Don't listen to the negative reviews either. This game is so worth it. It brought machinima to its peak, it introduced us to Theater and Forge, and accompanied by that was an amazing Matchmaking system with a superb ranking system.Best Halo game EVER created! You are not a true Halo fan if you do not love this game. You are doing yourself a favor if you buy this game. Go ahead and do it. Don't listen to the negative reviews either. This game is so worth it. It brought machinima to its peak, it introduced us to Theater and Forge, and accompanied by that was an amazing Matchmaking system with a superb ranking system. You just cannot not love this game! If you're reading and and don't have it, get Halo 3 now! Expand
  55. Dec 9, 2014
    10
    Halo 3 is the best of the original trilogy in my opinion. The graphics were greatly improved, the story was great and it wasn't overwhelmingly short. I think it took me between 7-9 hours to beat on Hard difficulty.

    Verdict:
    An awesome way to end the Chief's story... un till Halo 4
    10/10
  56. Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Halo 3 cant improve the series, because it cant improve from Halo 2, right? Wrong. Halo 3 improves from Halo 2, by having screenshot sharing, theather mode, where you can watch your matches, forge, where you can make your own maps and an even better multiplayer experience. Halo 3 is a perfect sendoff to the trilogy and totally worth buying.
  57. Jul 11, 2014
    10
    Best **** game ever, the game i played the most mp
  58. Jul 24, 2018
    10
    This game is just something else. The definitive Halo and my favorite of the series. Campaign is fantastic, multiplayer even better and i've spent countless hours in forge. I've never had as much fun with an fps as i had with this game back in the day. If you were a fan of Halo back then, you know what i'm talking about. This game is EVERYTHING that the fans wanted from the series. ThisThis game is just something else. The definitive Halo and my favorite of the series. Campaign is fantastic, multiplayer even better and i've spent countless hours in forge. I've never had as much fun with an fps as i had with this game back in the day. If you were a fan of Halo back then, you know what i'm talking about. This game is EVERYTHING that the fans wanted from the series. This game is the reason Bungie are legends in the gaming industry. Expand
  59. Sep 10, 2014
    10
    Campaign was pretty good, but that isn't the reason I play halo nor is campaign reflected in my score. I still play halo 3 to this day and love every minute of it. Even when I am raging and cursing at bungie. What makes halo 3 great is that Bungie added onto halo 2 without adding to much to effect gameplay. They still had duel wielding, but they fixed a bunch of glitches, allowed trades inCampaign was pretty good, but that isn't the reason I play halo nor is campaign reflected in my score. I still play halo 3 to this day and love every minute of it. Even when I am raging and cursing at bungie. What makes halo 3 great is that Bungie added onto halo 2 without adding to much to effect gameplay. They still had duel wielding, but they fixed a bunch of glitches, allowed trades in beat downs, changed the aiming to add to the skill gap, and added equipment on the maps. None of these things took away from the gameplay, but instead added to it. They kept it the same arena style that Halo fans had come to love. They moved away from this in Reach when they turned this amazing Arena FPS into a Class-based FPS, but that is another story. All and all it is probably one of the best Multiplayer FPS on the xbox 360. Expand
  60. Jan 1, 2015
    10
    One of the best video games of all time, and by far the best Xbox 360 game out there. The multiplayer and campaign are both best of the series, but you definitely need to play Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 before you even touch this game.
  61. Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Halo 3 is the first game that i bought with my first xbox 360. It's my favourite Halo because the campain is really epic and fun to play with friends. Halo 3 is one of the must have on xbox 360.
  62. Oct 17, 2014
    10
    my favorite game ever. Intense campaign, endless multiplayer map editing options, online matchmaking is incredible, and one of the first games to introduce recording your gameplay at all times so you can go back and watch it. just an all around perfect game.
  63. Nov 26, 2014
    10
    anyone who gives this game a low score haven't played a halo game yet best graphics of 2007 mutiplayer was epic story at least a 9.9 i dont like the flood missions
  64. Apr 16, 2018
    10
    One of the best first person shooters of all time. even after 10 years it still can go toe to toe with modern shooters.
  65. Feb 6, 2015
    10
    this game had the best campaign, most even mulitiplayer and best multiplayer great graphics for the year it was made in(2007). this game is just great. it continues where halo 2 left of and had a great story
  66. Aug 31, 2015
    10
    if you think halo 3 sucks, your wrong. halo 3 is a fantasic game with awesome singe player with great action fast pased in mulitplayer. this game is for you.
  67. Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Halo 3 is an absolute classic alongside Halo 1 and 2. The campaign is just as memorable and fun Halo 1 and 2. The multiplayer is just an absolute blast, you will probably be playing that for hours and hours. The soundtrack is always getting us Halo fan boys to get exited and ballistic about. You should buy this game if you are a halo fan, or even if your a newcomer to the halo franchise.Halo 3 is an absolute classic alongside Halo 1 and 2. The campaign is just as memorable and fun Halo 1 and 2. The multiplayer is just an absolute blast, you will probably be playing that for hours and hours. The soundtrack is always getting us Halo fan boys to get exited and ballistic about. You should buy this game if you are a halo fan, or even if your a newcomer to the halo franchise. Buy Halo 3 now. Expand
  68. Jan 13, 2018
    10
    Halo 3 ist für mich persöhnlich der beste Teil der Serie.
    Atemberaubende Kampagne, egal ob Solo oder im 4-Spieler Koop an einer Konsole oder Online.
    Schöne Grafik (Für damalige Verhältnisse), extrem präzise Steuerung, eine kraftvoll inszenierte Kampagne und der Mutliplayer machten Teil 3 der Reihe zum Perfektesten Spiel aller Zeiten. Nicht nur die Kampagne spielte ich unzählige male
    Halo 3 ist für mich persöhnlich der beste Teil der Serie.
    Atemberaubende Kampagne, egal ob Solo oder im 4-Spieler Koop an einer Konsole oder Online.
    Schöne Grafik (Für damalige Verhältnisse), extrem präzise Steuerung, eine kraftvoll inszenierte Kampagne und der Mutliplayer machten Teil 3 der Reihe zum Perfektesten Spiel aller Zeiten.
    Nicht nur die Kampagne spielte ich unzählige male alleine oder mit Freunden, nein.
    Ich spielte den Multiplayer rauf und runter, bis heute gab es keinen Titel den ich solange Online spielte.
    Egal ob Ranked, Social oder einfach nur Customgames, es machte einfach immer spaß, selbst verlieren störte nicht da man dann einfach untereinnander seine Fähigkeiten in noch mehr Customgames erweiterte.
    Ich werde die Zeit vermissen in der ich mich nach der Schule entspannt an die Konsole setzte um mit meinen Freunden Stundenlang zu zocken, verbunden mit viel Lachern und extrem viel Spaß !

    [This rewiev is written in German language]
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  69. Jun 4, 2015
    10
    Very good I loved the awesome game play, halo is the best first person shooter. And the campaign is amazing! Loved it. Best game ever 10/10. You should play!
  70. Apr 7, 2016
    10
    Halo 3 is everything a Halo game should be. Everything from it's map design, gameplay, physics, weapon/vehicle variety, single player story, art design and music are all amazing. It's simple same start, fight for power weapons gameplay is so beautifully balanced and fun to play. This is the Game 343 and microsoft need to learn from. It is the best Halo game to date and one of my favoriteHalo 3 is everything a Halo game should be. Everything from it's map design, gameplay, physics, weapon/vehicle variety, single player story, art design and music are all amazing. It's simple same start, fight for power weapons gameplay is so beautifully balanced and fun to play. This is the Game 343 and microsoft need to learn from. It is the best Halo game to date and one of my favorite games of all time. Expand
  71. Jul 23, 2015
    10
    Being a huge fan of Halo, this was THE reason to get an Xbox 360 for me. So how is the game? Well, absolutely amazing. The game starts with Master Chief returning to Earth after the events of Halo 2, landing in Africa. It then moves onto him getting him back into action after falling to the Earth. I will not spoil the rest, as it only gets better. The game play is similar to the previousBeing a huge fan of Halo, this was THE reason to get an Xbox 360 for me. So how is the game? Well, absolutely amazing. The game starts with Master Chief returning to Earth after the events of Halo 2, landing in Africa. It then moves onto him getting him back into action after falling to the Earth. I will not spoil the rest, as it only gets better. The game play is similar to the previous installments, but now features the ability to use equipment in addition to dual-wielding smaller weapons. The plot is great, as is standard for Halo (except Halo 4). And finally, the various modes are fun and exciting. The campaign is awesome and offers plenty of replay value with trying to find Skulls, seeing what the skulls do, and various other things. While the game may not be as graphically impressive as it was back in 2007, it is still an amazing game. 10/10. If you own an Xbox One or 360, I suggest picking this up. Expand
  72. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Halo 3 is one of my favourite games. Is the best game in the series.In my opinion one of the best franchises of all time.
  73. Aug 4, 2015
    10
    The best Halo ever and the best Game I have ever played.An AMAZING sequel to Halo 2.Multiplayer is so incredibly good.Story is little bit dissapointing but its ok.Everyone should buy this game.
  74. Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Halo was the first fps game i ever played. Me and my brother used to play this game a lot until he left. I still love playing this game and I am waiting anxiously for halo 5.
  75. Sep 27, 2015
    10
    This game should be on at least the top ten lists of every gamer who has played it. Bungie managed to produce a true "masterpiece" with this game. It tells a compelling story through the campaign that is very fun to play, both alone and with up to three friends. It boasts an EXTREMELY diverse multiplayer because of the diversity of Forge and the game-mode maker, making it great for bothThis game should be on at least the top ten lists of every gamer who has played it. Bungie managed to produce a true "masterpiece" with this game. It tells a compelling story through the campaign that is very fun to play, both alone and with up to three friends. It boasts an EXTREMELY diverse multiplayer because of the diversity of Forge and the game-mode maker, making it great for both casual players and those looking to play competitively. Released in 2007, it is one of the first games to have mastered "Theater" in live games, the first of First Person Shooters. With the amazing concept and design of Forge comes Custom Games, one of the best multiplayer experiences in a video game. With unique game-modes/maps such as Fat Kid, Duck Hunt, Trash Compacter, and hundreds more. This is the game you can pour thousands of hours into and love it just as much and can keep playing. I have played quite a bit of games, Jim, but this is my #1. Expand
  76. Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Halo 3 was the end of the classic era of FPS gaming, with no aiming down the sights, power weapons on specific zones of the map, and very little of the lets-play-dressup digital barbie for teen boy garbage you get in current shooters.

    It was THE best and one of the most competitive shooters of it's day. The sad part is that in 2015, while the game has aged well, it no longer has a
    Halo 3 was the end of the classic era of FPS gaming, with no aiming down the sights, power weapons on specific zones of the map, and very little of the lets-play-dressup digital barbie for teen boy garbage you get in current shooters.

    It was THE best and one of the most competitive shooters of it's day.

    The sad part is that in 2015, while the game has aged well, it no longer has a playerbase, servers sit in the low 100s, so if you're planning on picking this up, plan on playing custom games with friends, or single-player.
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  77. Oct 30, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quite simply the best FPS ever made. Balanced, addictive multiplayer, great visuals & the most cinematic ending I have ever seen in any game. The Prophet Of Truth's anticlimactic death (Why the hell did the Arbiter kill him & not the Master Chief? That one-liner from the Arbiter was epic though.
    Prophet: "I! AM! TROOOTHH!!!! VOICE OF THE COVENANT!!!!!"
    Arbiter: "And so you must be SILENCED!" *Skewers Truth with his energy sword*
    Also in the second last mission (Cortana) I had to fight my way through hordes of Flood, so I was stuck on it for quite a while. I had endless fun with the game mode NinjaBall, so 10/10.
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  78. Nov 5, 2015
    10
    This game is a master piece ,Incredible this game:maps,enemies,ambition,soundtrack... Amazing
    but this games isn´t the best halo trilogy,The best is a Halo Combat Evolved but is amazing Halo 3
  79. Jul 7, 2016
    10
    Yet another masterpiece from bungie, halo 3 proved to be the conclusion to the halo trilogy that we needed. It's campaign is the best in the series, and makes up for that ending in halo 2, and the multiplayer, by god was it great.
  80. Feb 20, 2016
    10
    ótimo jogo, um dos melhores jogos fps que já joguei, e o segundo melhor halo que já joguei até hoje. o jogo apresenta: uma ótima história, gráficos bons pra época, ótimo multiplayer, esse é um dos únicos jogos que eu conheço que da pra vc salvar de 2 jogadores. sem falar que ele é dublado, isso ajudou muito a entender a história.
  81. Apr 23, 2016
    10
    gran historia, mucha variedad de entornos y misiones, armas equipacion, uno de los halo que mas me gusta, buen control, sorprenden los escenarios espaciales y la batalla final.
  82. Jul 7, 2016
    10
    By far the best online gaming experience I have ever enjoyed. This game in its prime is only rivaled by modern warfare 2. Although Halo 2 is often praised as the best game in the franchise, I found this game to bring the most joy and ENDLESS entertainment. Games like this one deserve an 11.
  83. Aug 20, 2016
    10
    Nota 10 merecido, passei dias jogando com amigos em 4 players, junto com blue dragon ele é o melhor jogo do xbox 360, se quiser conhecer a plataforma compra halo 3
  84. Nov 28, 2016
    10
    Halo 3 is the best game is the series. Halo 3 took everything that made Halo: CE and Halo 2 great and excellently put it together into this wonderful game. The campaign is by far the best in the series, the matchmaking is great, the custom games are fun as hell, the forge is good and theater is a good idea. I played the game since it's release back in September of 2007. Me and my friendsHalo 3 is the best game is the series. Halo 3 took everything that made Halo: CE and Halo 2 great and excellently put it together into this wonderful game. The campaign is by far the best in the series, the matchmaking is great, the custom games are fun as hell, the forge is good and theater is a good idea. I played the game since it's release back in September of 2007. Me and my friends spent many days and years with this game. Mostly playing custom games and a little matchingmaking. Halo: Reach is a great game but for me, Halo 3 will always remain my favorite Halo game. Expand
  85. Sep 1, 2016
    10
    This is my all-time favourite video game. The campaign is fantastic, it offers great replay value, and the co-operative aspects are very well implemented. The multiplayer has to be the best FPS PvP ever created. Nobody is at any kind of inherent advantage to anyone else, the only deciding factor in winning and losing is player skill. There are tons of completely varied modes, from theThis is my all-time favourite video game. The campaign is fantastic, it offers great replay value, and the co-operative aspects are very well implemented. The multiplayer has to be the best FPS PvP ever created. Nobody is at any kind of inherent advantage to anyone else, the only deciding factor in winning and losing is player skill. There are tons of completely varied modes, from the totally competitive SWAT mode, to the ridiculously fun and silly Grifball. The game also offers private matches which can be used for anything from private competitive games, hangout sessions, to testing out your favourite new maps and game modes. That's right, you can even create your own game modes and maps in the forge mode, alone or with friends. Then you can play these maps and game modes, and share them with others to enjoy.
    Sadly the user score for this game has been deflated by people who hate on the game, don't like the style of this game and therefore cannot accurately measure how well this game performs in it's ideas, and people who seem to have accidentally picked a lower number than they meant to.
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  86. Sep 7, 2016
    10
    The best game ever made. If this game was a woman; it would have Taylor Swift's singing voice, Sasha Grey's bedroom skills and zooey deschanel's body but with bigger jugs.
  87. Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Vamos nessa, Halo é um universo surpreendente e fantástico, a saga de seu protagonista Master Chief nos impressiona de tal maneira a fazer com que pensamos em nossa própria vida. Se tem algo que faz todos nós nos divertirmos é esse jogo, nos proporciona momentos de adrenalina, pavor, coragem e amizade. Ótimo jogo para qualquer um jogar e colocar em seu top 10.
  88. Nov 18, 2018
    10
    The greatest and most iconic game of all time. Nothing will ever come close to Halo 3.
  89. Nov 6, 2017
    10
    Amazing story, amazing multiplayer. Hell, possibly the best game I've ever played. It really brings back memories. It was my first shooter game, and I'd always play it with my friends. It was the best. Amazing multiplayer too.
  90. May 23, 2017
    10
    Halo 3 is one of the best sci-fi shooters I have ever played. Everything about this game including it’s campaign, multiplayer, and forge mode are perfected.
  91. Jul 26, 2017
    10
    This game is really awesome and exciting, I really enjoyed this halo, the graphics and I think that he deserve 10, even though that you can find some troubles, playing in the legendary mode is really awesome. If you have an Xbox, you should by one, it was my first halo and probably my favorite.
  92. Nov 9, 2017
    10
    What a game... The perfect end for the trilogy. The game-play is the same, just perfect. Can't wait to play halo 4. The campaign length is OK, not perfect. But was a blats playing this awesome game. I didn't touch the multilayer.
  93. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The best Multiplayer FPS of all time.
    I don't think we will ever see another game like Halo 3.
  94. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    one of the best games of all time and is still played today good graphics and tight controls.
  95. Dec 1, 2017
    10
    A classic, a riveting story with very well designed levels, excellent gameplay, and a strong Multiplayer in it's day, Halo 3 was one of the best games released in 2007.
  96. Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Best Game of all time amazing soundtrack, story, graphics, and best of all CUSTOM GAME WITH FORGE ENDLESS FUN!
  97. Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Halo 3 has one of the best stories in the world of games, the soundtrack is just perfect, excellent graphics for 2007.
    The best game I've ever played
  98. Jan 20, 2018
    10
    MY GOD, The finally in the original halo trilogy, it is AWESOME

    Graphics=10, Great to this day Music=10, THE BEST EVER!!! Story=10, SO GOOOOD Replayability/Length=9.5, YES! PLAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN, ITS THE PERFECT LENGTH Gameplay=10, BEST MULTIPLAYER OF AN FPS EVER, AND ITS JUST PLAIN FUN This leads to a grand total score of ....... 99! You heard it here, I consider this to
    MY GOD, The finally in the original halo trilogy, it is AWESOME

    Graphics=10, Great to this day
    Music=10, THE BEST EVER!!!
    Story=10, SO GOOOOD
    Replayability/Length=9.5, YES! PLAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN, ITS THE PERFECT LENGTH
    Gameplay=10, BEST MULTIPLAYER OF AN FPS EVER, AND ITS JUST PLAIN FUN

    This leads to a grand total score of .......

    99!

    You heard it here, I consider this to be one of the greatest games of all time
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  99. Jul 6, 2018
    10
    probably the greatest FPS ever made. The halo series is a giant in the video game world and Halo 3 is where the series peaked. The game created hype for a game like nothing ever seen before and it delivered, Halo 3 has everything, great gameplay, Story, Characters, World building, amazing soundtrack, Multiplayer, custom games and many many other features. If you havent played halo 3 andprobably the greatest FPS ever made. The halo series is a giant in the video game world and Halo 3 is where the series peaked. The game created hype for a game like nothing ever seen before and it delivered, Halo 3 has everything, great gameplay, Story, Characters, World building, amazing soundtrack, Multiplayer, custom games and many many other features. If you havent played halo 3 and the other original Halo games you must be living under a rock cause these games are masterpieces. Expand
  100. Feb 15, 2018
    10
    I loved this game so much true system seller for 360 when I came out I was 10 and omg it was so exciting. Played so much Multiplayer and Single player just a great Halo game.
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 86
  2. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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[?].