Halo 3

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  1. Brandon
    Jan 22, 2010
    9
    One of the best games I have ever had the liberty of playing on the xbox 360! Sure, I only played the first chapter when my friend brought it over, and I played online the rest of the time, but the sales numbers and review scores are also true to the bone! And for those Halo haters, you're just retards who have nothing better to do than flame Bungie because they can't beat the One of the best games I have ever had the liberty of playing on the xbox 360! Sure, I only played the first chapter when my friend brought it over, and I played online the rest of the time, but the sales numbers and review scores are also true to the bone! And for those Halo haters, you're just retards who have nothing better to do than flame Bungie because they can't beat the first chapter because they've never played on Halo before. I borrowed and beat Halo 2, and even that has great visuals, even today, but the people do look bad. Halo 3 was way better. Visuals pro. And the theme music! Un-believable. Blown away by the theme music. I love it so much, I sing it a school. Heck, I'll do it now. uuhuhuhuhhhh, uh uh uhhh, (higher pich) uh uh uh uhhhh, uh uh uh uhhhhhhh D-dunnnnn dun, d-dunnn dun, dunnn dun dun dun. Epic, right? Online is so fun. Really fast paced, the community is fun to play with. Enough said.… Expand
  2. MichaelK
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    There are so many bad comments for this game that I felt the need to balance things out with a few good words for what is quiet simply one of my most played games of the past few years. No other game has such a dedicated community of players online from around the world playing on an ever evolving battle field with constantly updated play lists and everything is so well balanced plus There are so many bad comments for this game that I felt the need to balance things out with a few good words for what is quiet simply one of my most played games of the past few years. No other game has such a dedicated community of players online from around the world playing on an ever evolving battle field with constantly updated play lists and everything is so well balanced plus because of a well implimented ranking system it always gives an incredably fare match I really can't say enough good things about this outstanding game… Expand
  3. aspentitan
    Jan 15, 2010
    7
    Every heard of the saying "A six dressed up as a nine"? That's how I describe this game. For the most part I tremendously enjoyed this game until the last 3 Chapters of the solo campaign ruined it all. After completing the game I can
  4. MikeH
    Jan 13, 2010
    0
    The majority of the population seems to like this awful joke of a game. Then again the majority of the population consists of very bad drivers. There is nothing good about bad driving or this game but idiots of the world seem to find both to be a favorite pastime.
  5. MetroidPrimeHunter
    Jan 13, 2010
    0
    The most over-hyped, overrated, linear, un-original, kak I have ever had the misfortune of playing. What amsuses me to no end, is the disparity in the opinion of the critics and most everybody else.
  6. Savage
    Jan 1, 2010
    0
    This game is only compelling or entertaining if your a brain dead jackass. Everything in halo has been done before and better. The story is nonexistant and the only remarkable feature is the degree to witch microsoft bribed perfect scores from all commercial game reviewers with "Press packages". The gameplay is horribly repetative, slow paced, and unbalanced. The AI is so horrible This game is only compelling or entertaining if your a brain dead jackass. Everything in halo has been done before and better. The story is nonexistant and the only remarkable feature is the degree to witch microsoft bribed perfect scores from all commercial game reviewers with "Press packages". The gameplay is horribly repetative, slow paced, and unbalanced. The AI is so horrible Neverwinter nights, an old game by bioware, has modules with better AI scripted by random normal people with little to no scripting experiance. The multiplayer would be fun if every other game didnt have some random hacker and the guns actualy featured some balance. Ive seen several people argue that this game is good, but the only arguments they can come up with are "Its good" or "Its epic" to which i respond "Your an idiot".… Expand
  7. Snayke
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    Halo 3 is one of the most engaging and ingenious games I've ever played. Right off the bat I was blown away by the colorful landscape and amazing graphics. The achievements for finding skulls and replaying the campaign on harder difficulties had me playing it forever. Even when all of that was done, the online experience is nothing short of amazing. Best Halo Game Yet!
  8. oliverB
    Dec 27, 2009
    4
    i can find nothing unique about this generic FPS. seriously, its just another sci-fi shooter with sub-par graphics and boring gameplay. if this was another standalone game, it would get horrible reviews, but just because of all of the halo fanboys, it gets good reviews.
  9. J.G.
    Dec 26, 2009
    7
    As much as I loved the first two Halo games, I just can't say that about the third one in the series. Now, I'm not saying this is a BAD game, it's just not the best it could've been. Halo 3's graphics where fantastic for its time and are still pretty impressive to this day. There's a great campaign that's a bit short, but it's still fun. If you have As much as I loved the first two Halo games, I just can't say that about the third one in the series. Now, I'm not saying this is a BAD game, it's just not the best it could've been. Halo 3's graphics where fantastic for its time and are still pretty impressive to this day. There's a great campaign that's a bit short, but it's still fun. If you have friends that you can play the campaign with, it usually is more fun. Friends are the core of this game, if you don't have friends with Halo, don't get Halo, it is that simple. The game is also a ton of fun to play online...with friends. The community is made of bratty 12-year-olds that think they're tough $h1t. If you have friends to play with, I'd recommend keeping them. The real problem with this game is that it doesn't have the same feeling as the original Halo and instead feels more like Resistance rather than its awesome, awesome original game. Too bad, too, because that would've made it awesome.… Expand
  10. JS
    Dec 16, 2009
    10
    Best Halo game, in my opinion. Had everything of the other two games, and then some. For one thing, the multiplayer is classic. You can't surpass it. Its a pure FPS through and through. No gimmicks. It is the standard. Graphics will age well, were the best on the market at launch. Storyline beats the first game hands down, although not sure about the second game. Gameplay is Best Halo game, in my opinion. Had everything of the other two games, and then some. For one thing, the multiplayer is classic. You can't surpass it. Its a pure FPS through and through. No gimmicks. It is the standard. Graphics will age well, were the best on the market at launch. Storyline beats the first game hands down, although not sure about the second game. Gameplay is immensely improved, even if you just account for the fact that the horrible 'white and black' anomalies are off the Xbox controller. The gameplay is simple, yet complete. Dynamic, but only confusing for toddlers. Its got several modes of play, massive replay value. For coop, aswell as multiplayer. There's hundreds upon hundreds of hours of gameplay. Skill plays a huge part in this game, not simply experience with the gameplay mechanics. If you're an FPS player, this is pickup and play. Unlike games such as Gears of War, its not necessary to make a vow of solitude to learn to play. Not much more to be said. This game is a 'hall of famer' for sure.… Expand
  11. AshS
    Dec 5, 2009
    7
    I'm giving it a 7 because the Multiplayer's good. Campaign was absolute crap compared to the other two games; I mean, come on. ODST was better. Sure, the AI is good (unlike some games, it's actually dynamic and can react according to different situations, try watching it sometime), but the story lets it down and makes the campaign feel terrible. Ending was alright, but I'm giving it a 7 because the Multiplayer's good. Campaign was absolute crap compared to the other two games; I mean, come on. ODST was better. Sure, the AI is good (unlike some games, it's actually dynamic and can react according to different situations, try watching it sometime), but the story lets it down and makes the campaign feel terrible. Ending was alright, but still recognisable as a rehash of Halo 1 that was less enjoyable to do. Multiplayer's solid, it works well, and it's not unbalanced if you play normal MM. That's the reason I enjoy it - I can stop playing for 4 months, go back to it and there'll still be people at my level. it's not like CoD where if you buy the game two weeks late everyone's prestiged and you do nothing but die, which in itself makes it much more fun. What else... Graphics were good for its time, especially on a custom engine, but could do with some AA and decent reflections. Story sucked but made sense in that they had a limited timeframe to do it and cut quite a lot of stuff...yeah. Overall a decent game with strong MM but a very lacking campaign. Best part is probably the fact that there's always someone in MM at your level, so it doesn't matter whether you picked up the game on day one like me or the 2 year anniversary - there's still 500,000 people evenly matched for you to play. That alone is one of the reasons it's so popular and why I like it.… Expand
  12. NB
    Nov 29, 2009
    10
    This is a great game, but the story a bit too small, not enough play quickly, can only be used outside the plot came to add,the whole, this is a very great game
  13. MarcA
    Nov 18, 2009
    4
    Sorry Halo fanboys, but i cant understand what all the hype is about. It was ok but thats it. I had it finished in 6 hours and was so glad that it was over. Had it not been for the second last mission i might have enjoyed the campaign a bit more, but honestly that had to be the worst level design of all time. Admittedly there were moments that i thought were very cool but not enough that Sorry Halo fanboys, but i cant understand what all the hype is about. It was ok but thats it. I had it finished in 6 hours and was so glad that it was over. Had it not been for the second last mission i might have enjoyed the campaign a bit more, but honestly that had to be the worst level design of all time. Admittedly there were moments that i thought were very cool but not enough that i'll be jumping on the Halo bandwagon anytime soon. I didint play the multiplayer so cant comment on that however. In summary - An ok game but not the gem i thought it'd be.… Expand
  14. Ricky
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    Nothing special about this game at all. Its a cookie cuter FPS. The AI is lame with predicable actions. The story just was a rehash of the first one just about. Not worth paying for or even playing matter of fact. Your money is better off spent on a ps3 and getting Killzone 2.
  15. 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
  16. KennyC
    Nov 15, 2009
    6
    Halo 3 sits in the middle. If you want good sniping and realistic fire fights play any call of duty. if you want quick fast paced action. Buy a cheap pc and get quake 3 or ut 2004. Now that is just the multiplayer. the single player pityful compared to the first halo and not much better than halo 2. dont get me wrong i will still play it if im bored but that is all.
  17. ryanA
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    this game is amazing. the story is well done as always. the music will be remembered like old megaman music of the final fantasies. graphics look awesome. the multiplayer really is intense, it might be a little hard for some people, but the hardcore gamers know that this is a shooter at its best.
  18. AaronM
    Nov 7, 2009
    6
    this game is overly praised it is not a very good title. The campain is only good the first time you play it then you never look at it again. You will find yourself spending more time playing custom games with friends more than anything. On the bright side of things the online in this game is great the xp system works awesome but with double xp weekend you will find yourself playing this game is overly praised it is not a very good title. The campain is only good the first time you play it then you never look at it again. You will find yourself spending more time playing custom games with friends more than anything. On the bright side of things the online in this game is great the xp system works awesome but with double xp weekend you will find yourself playing custom games to level up. This game might as well be a party game if it wasn't for the other review companys giving it such a high score the game is not a A game it is just antisipated by the magazines and web sites and then brain washes gamers into believing its the best game ever.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. ChristianG
    Oct 25, 2009
    10
    Amazing replayability, playing with skulls is incredibly hard, and the multiplayer delivers and is as addicting as COD4. The storyline leaves me wanting more, but it sure does deliver and leaves me satisfied enough.
  22. FredrickB
    Oct 25, 2009
    7
    Being a Halo vet, im a lil disappointed in the Campaign side of the game, ending just an ending, nothing special or surpising about it. The multiplayer side of the game is good. There is so much missing from this game, like equipment use, less use of the many weapons in other Halo's, but im still a big fan of Halo, hopfully they will get the next one right.
  23. dustin
    Oct 21, 2009
    4
    No company should ever be praised like Bungie is. They release what should have been an expansion pack to a primarily multiplayer game, charge 60 bucks for it, and it gets a 94 meta?
    4 for effort. Halo:CE did it best, single and multiplayer for its new age shooter genre.
  24. RonG
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    One of my favorite games ever. It will never get old. The campaign is so-so and some things could be a little better. However, this is meant mostly as a multiplayer game and this is where it excels above all. The replay value is through the roof, and for those who love games that require skill to play and master, Halo 3 online play is just that. Amazing.
  25. BirchLancaster
    Oct 10, 2009
    9
    a lot of people have bashed this game, and i don,t know why, this is one of the best FPS game in decades, sure the single player can get a little tired after playthrough number 3 but i still play the multi-player almost every day and keep coming back to it, also i have noticed that the people that say the multi-player is bad and unbalanced and generally bad at it.
  26. MikeN
    Oct 1, 2009
    5
    This game could have been a lot better. The campaign was way too short and it didn't really explain much of the story. The multiplayer is just downright bad. Every time I play it, i remember why i stopped. The game is fun if u have a bunch of friends who play and you guys can screw around of forge. This is to Oscar G. : yes a boring history..even though this game takes place in 500 This game could have been a lot better. The campaign was way too short and it didn't really explain much of the story. The multiplayer is just downright bad. Every time I play it, i remember why i stopped. The game is fun if u have a bunch of friends who play and you guys can screw around of forge. This is to Oscar G. : yes a boring history..even though this game takes place in 500 years. And of course the gameplay didn't change. What are you going to be killing this game? Zombies? Overall, the campaign was fun for the 2 hours and the multiplayer is way too tournament based.… Expand
  27. JoeE
    Sep 11, 2009
    10
    A purely epic game; great campaign, excellent multiplayer (co-op and vs) and the forge and theatre are great additions. A must have for any 360 collection
  28. JoshwaR
    Sep 5, 2009
    8
    It's not great but it is very good. With some minor bugs in the multiplayer, and even some in the single player it makes for a good youtube game. But those are minor and oftentimes hilarious and easy to overlook. The multiplayer is great but the Exp system could use a ton of improvement. I dont want a CoD 4 look-alike but some aspects would be nice. The campaign was pretty cool at It's not great but it is very good. With some minor bugs in the multiplayer, and even some in the single player it makes for a good youtube game. But those are minor and oftentimes hilarious and easy to overlook. The multiplayer is great but the Exp system could use a ton of improvement. I dont want a CoD 4 look-alike but some aspects would be nice. The campaign was pretty cool at some parts but very fogettable at others. The map packs and the Double Experience weekend keep me comming back for more. One Major problem though is that the Xbox 360 does not like halo 3 at all. I know three friends whose disks were sratched by thier console and no other games were affected. This is what deprived halo 3 of a nine.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. TylerGodfrey
    Aug 18, 2009
    9
    Forge was a great addition to the game. So, if you don't like the normal multiplayer maps, you could edit them into all different kinds of things, like racing maps, a maze map for Infection, and a lot of different things. Now, I admit, it's not perfect, like, for one thing, how they don't turn off Friendly Fire for the normal gametypes. I prefer it over the other two ofForge was a great addition to the game. So, if you don't like the normal multiplayer maps, you could edit them into all different kinds of things, like racing maps, a maze map for Infection, and a lot of different things. Now, I admit, it's not perfect, like, for one thing, how they don't turn off Friendly Fire for the normal gametypes. I prefer it over the other two of the top three shooters because you can take a hit from most of the weapons and not die before it's physically possible to react, and it doesn't have a boring color scheme. Adding all those options to the gametype editing was a good choice, too. So that if we want to play a team game with some of our friends, we can maybe increase the speed and lower the gravity and jump across the map, or turn off friendly fire, and having regenerating grenades and spawn with random weapons. If you don't like the main gameplay, there's always an alternate way to have fun without messing other people's chances of winning up.… Expand
  33. CoreyR
    Aug 18, 2009
    5
    I gave Halo 3 a six because it is mediocre at best. It is any other shooter, with aliens. I must admit, It has a damn good story, but It is only implemented in objectives, it doesn't make you feel like you are there. It is only good when bored and sick (only time I play it).
  34. TravisS.
    Aug 17, 2009
    5
    Theres nothing special about this game at all. its not on par with previous halo games. even the graphics are lacking for a game on a next gen console. there isn't a whole lot of variety and multiplayer is just generic shooter, it doesn't stand out with anything special at all.
  35. JeffG
    Aug 15, 2009
    2
    Halo is and always has been an overrated game. What made Halo so popular is that it was the first PC FPS to be successfully done on a console. PC gamers had seen it done before and better, but to console gamers, it was a whole new thing. Let me put it this way. If it had been made for PC as originally intended, it would have been written off as an acceptable attempt at being Quake. Halo is and always has been an overrated game. What made Halo so popular is that it was the first PC FPS to be successfully done on a console. PC gamers had seen it done before and better, but to console gamers, it was a whole new thing. Let me put it this way. If it had been made for PC as originally intended, it would have been written off as an acceptable attempt at being Quake. However, because it did nothing new in a new territory, it became an adored icon of mediocrity. So, here we are, two agonizingly bland sequels later. Now, as I have said, Halo is average, so you'd assume I'd give it a 5/10. Yeah, that's what I'd give the first one. But it goes repeating itself in a very stuck up manner, making me resent it more and more every sequel. Halo 3 did nothing new for the 3rd time. It has got to stop doing this. The story is still terrible, the bright design and squeaky midgets completely undermine the story's alleged "war", and Master Chief still moves patience-testingly slowly. There are two things that keep this game above a zero, though, and these are them. 1. Some serious genius thinking went into hyping the game up, though that was really the only genius thinking that can be associated with Halo. 2. The multiplayer did prove itself amusing when we were at our friend's house playing it on his 52 inch HDTV (while his copy of Left 4 Dead was too broken to provide us with our usual entertainment).… Expand
  36. ChrisGhysel
    Aug 14, 2009
    0
    The same way you do... ;)

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

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

    -_-

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

    IMHO all Halo 3 fanboys are idiots.

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

    Ps. I gave it a zero because the game disgusted me after a mere 10 minutes and I have never touched it again since. So much for paying 100 euros for the legendaty edition. Nuff said....    … Expand
  37. DanielV.
    Aug 11, 2009
    1
    This game is absolutely horrendous, and ridiculously over hyped. Seriously, a 94? The story is bland, and the multiplayer is nothing to get even remotely excited about.

    This is one of the few games that has mad me lose more and more faith in humanity. I honestly don't see how people can enjoy this game like the reviewers do. If you want a real game that out does Halo 3 in every    This game is absolutely horrendous, and ridiculously over hyped. Seriously, a 94? The story is bland, and the multiplayer is nothing to get even remotely excited about.

    This is one of the few games that has mad me lose more and more faith in humanity. I honestly don't see how people can enjoy this game like the reviewers do. If you want a real game that out does Halo 3 in every facet; play Half-Life 2.    … Expand
  38. MazS
    Aug 8, 2009
    4
    Gave it a 4 for the multiplayer which is pretty fun (because of the features not the gameplay of it), but everything else is pretty crap! Especially the Single Player run around kill some monsters stupid cutscene run around kill some more monsters. I stopped playing after the 6th level wasn't really that great. And now as totally gone boring definitely not a 94 most overrated game Gave it a 4 for the multiplayer which is pretty fun (because of the features not the gameplay of it), but everything else is pretty crap! Especially the Single Player run around kill some monsters stupid cutscene run around kill some more monsters. I stopped playing after the 6th level wasn't really that great. And now as totally gone boring definitely not a 94 most overrated game too much better games out there.… Expand
  39. PeterA
    Aug 5, 2009
    6
    I was really looking forward to this game. I even pre-ordered it. But as soon as I started the campaign, I thought "Wow, this feels exactly like halo 2." And that is what it boils down to. Halo 3 is nothing but a glorified halo 2. I was expecting huge graphical improvements, NO. Better campaign? NOPE. Multiplayer super fun? Fun, but no different than halo 2. Bungie could have just added a I was really looking forward to this game. I even pre-ordered it. But as soon as I started the campaign, I thought "Wow, this feels exactly like halo 2." And that is what it boils down to. Halo 3 is nothing but a glorified halo 2. I was expecting huge graphical improvements, NO. Better campaign? NOPE. Multiplayer super fun? Fun, but no different than halo 2. Bungie could have just added a campaign expansion to halo 2, instead of making an entirely new game. Also, new lame things were added including power-ups (what is this Super Mario?), forge is kinda cool but why couldn't they just add it to halo 2? Bottom line is that if you are going to make a third installment in a popular franchise, put some effort into it and don't recreate something you've already done.… Expand
  40. 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
  41. JoshQ
    Jul 11, 2009
    4
    94, WTF? Stop being a follower and maybe you'll enjoy life more. How can you say a game that is so absurdly cliche, has that terrible run and gun mp that has no tactical nature to it whatsoever is a good game. The storyline, cheesy and cliche. The weapons have the mechanics of a game from the 90's, no ballistics whatsoever. Innovation? none. Short, boring, with no replay value. 94, WTF? Stop being a follower and maybe you'll enjoy life more. How can you say a game that is so absurdly cliche, has that terrible run and gun mp that has no tactical nature to it whatsoever is a good game. The storyline, cheesy and cliche. The weapons have the mechanics of a game from the 90's, no ballistics whatsoever. Innovation? none. Short, boring, with no replay value. Fanboy more people.… Expand
  42. 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
  43. ElliottW
    Jul 7, 2009
    6
    Now call me bitter because all my friends are now addicted to the darn game, but I think this game is extremely overated. I'd say the only good aspect of this game is the multiplayer, and even that wasn't great. Oh, and if you are planning on buying it, expect drab corridors aplenty!
  44. marc
    Jun 29, 2009
    7
    I rate this game 7, I rate 5 for The Single-Player which is full of action and very fun. I give the multiplayer 2, because sometimes, Playing with new people is very easy and playing with pros is very hard, there is no "good middle" and most people have the tendency of quitting the game too early, so it makes the game un-balanced.
  45. AlexD
    Jun 26, 2009
    2
    i use to like the halo franchise but halo 3 made me loose all respect for the franchise, the whole game took me 6 hours to complete and 7hours to complete on legendary mode. This whole game feels nothing new just the same old shit that i have been seeing for the past decade. Ive pretty much had it with multyplayer, even though it is fun with your friends but everytime i play, i run intoi use to like the halo franchise but halo 3 made me loose all respect for the franchise, the whole game took me 6 hours to complete and 7hours to complete on legendary mode. This whole game feels nothing new just the same old shit that i have been seeing for the past decade. Ive pretty much had it with multyplayer, even though it is fun with your friends but everytime i play, i run into some dumb little kids that do nothing but trash talk , plus the most of the maps are crap and littered with glitches. The enemy ai is wack, most of the enemies in the game are grunts and all they do is shit themselves and run around in circles screaming like little girls, the flood are easy as hell to kill compared to the other installments, the story still cheesy and cliche, BLOW UP THE RINGS OR THE ALIENS USE THEM TO KILL EVERYTHING IN THE GALAXY. I was really hyped up for this game and in the end got really dissapointed with it and traded it in a week later and got gears of war which is better than this halo 3 trash… Expand
  46. 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.
  47. BillyB
    Jun 20, 2009
    3
    Now, I am not a PS3 fanboy, but honestly there are way better Online Fps's on the 360. Team Fortress or Call of duty. Most of the online modes are complete s**t while the story is boring and uninteresting. To all who posted below me and said that "Halo 1-3 is ripped off from a book" it's not. The book is a fan fiction based off of the games.
  48. EduardoH
    Jun 13, 2009
    0
    Maybe I jumped onboard too late, but I just finished the first chapter in the game and I was BORED! Graphics are outdated understandibly, but the game lacks the basics: proper gameplay, good feel to it, emotion... I mean, I'm shooting and I don't feel any thrill of eliminating threats... Sorry, I hate the game! I'm a proud 360 owner, I have no PS3 (in case you're Maybe I jumped onboard too late, but I just finished the first chapter in the game and I was BORED! Graphics are outdated understandibly, but the game lacks the basics: proper gameplay, good feel to it, emotion... I mean, I'm shooting and I don't feel any thrill of eliminating threats... Sorry, I hate the game! I'm a proud 360 owner, I have no PS3 (in case you're wondering if I'm a hater). I LOVED Gears 1 and 2, but Halo 3??? Hated it.… Expand
  49. 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
  50. DD
    Jun 9, 2009
    5
    I'm not really interested on evaluating MP aspects of this game since its numbers speak by themselves. So the 5 points came from the average of MP-10/SP-0.
    The single player campaign is just poor. II've felt like playing an 8 years old shooter. The enemies are ridiculous, the storyline doesn't even exist, the vehicles physics behaviour is as they were made with paper, the    I'm not really interested on evaluating MP aspects of this game since its numbers speak by themselves. So the 5 points came from the average of MP-10/SP-0.
    The single player campaign is just poor. II've felt like playing an 8 years old shooter. The enemies are ridiculous, the storyline doesn't even exist, the vehicles physics behaviour is as they were made with paper, the weapons doesn't seem attractive to me, the campaign is short and straightforward.
    A real dissapointment.    … Expand
  51. uncannyuncandy
    Jun 8, 2009
    6
    I gave it a 6.. well ..it is the most fun fps game on the xbox when it comes too co-op...and a good online gameplay*even tho ther are alot of kids flaming in voice chat wich ruins a game very fast* but it still has his old repeditive lvl design.. same charcters ..weapons.. graphics could be better *not saying they are bad* but they could have been alot better...and the story line is just I gave it a 6.. well ..it is the most fun fps game on the xbox when it comes too co-op...and a good online gameplay*even tho ther are alot of kids flaming in voice chat wich ruins a game very fast* but it still has his old repeditive lvl design.. same charcters ..weapons.. graphics could be better *not saying they are bad* but they could have been alot better...and the story line is just to boring to follow imo even tho i enjoyed the sarcasm/funny scenes during the cinematics alot. They realy need too put more effort in the physics aswell.. we are 7th generation where the imposible is posible.. halo3 is still in its 6th generation when it comes too physics. Also..something personal: it bums me out if i read these reviews, poeple saying its as good like half life and bioshock etc..those guys that are saying that are deffo halo fanatics!1 get real and see the facts.. i doubt most of you even ever played the single player. the game is far from great/awesome.. the developers are just rushing everything in my opinion.… Expand
  52. 123456
    Jun 8, 2009
    10
    Anyone who rated this game a 0 especially the guy who said this is xbox 360's killzone 2 should be burnt alive. Seriously Halo 3 came before killzone 2, it doesn't make any sense. Anyways, great storyline and addictive multiplayer. The theater mode and forge just adds hours of more replay value too.
  53. 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
  54. AlanR
    May 31, 2009
    10
    I started reading the reviews for this game and got absolutely sick of all the haters. I just wish they would piss off. The bad reviews have been based on flimsy beliefs with no solid evidence backing it. DO NOT give this great game a bad score to balance the overall review, it's just stupid and childish. Some reviews are so incredibly sickening they made my head want to explode. I started reading the reviews for this game and got absolutely sick of all the haters. I just wish they would piss off. The bad reviews have been based on flimsy beliefs with no solid evidence backing it. DO NOT give this great game a bad score to balance the overall review, it's just stupid and childish. Some reviews are so incredibly sickening they made my head want to explode. This is a sci-fi game! don't mark it down for having science-fictiony weapons. People have marked it down for not being realistic or having sticky grenades. I don't like to use vulgar language, but that is fucking absurd!!! Do you mark down crackdown for being too powerful, NO, because your a f*cking superhuman crime fighter. I love this game because it is loaded with content (has a shitload of fan created content), has new features, a great multiplayer community greatly supported by Bungie showing that they really love their product, stunning graphics, great story, and a bloody masterful soundtrack. It is not fair to say it's cover system is bad because ITS NOT A FUCKING COVER SHOOTER!!!!. Many reviews mark it purely for being overhyped. That is a horrible basis on which to write a review, because a game can still be good even if it was hyped too much which I don't think it was. I wish I could write more but I am just too angry at the haters to think about this for much longer. So, I conclude this review by saying that I am giving this game a perfect score because thats what it deserves, not because I am trying to balance the score.… Expand
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. TylerM
    May 17, 2009
    10
    Halo 3 is one of best shooters ever released. It is so high on the ladder, its only competition is Call of Duty 4. The campaign, multiplayer, Forge mode, Co-Op and film make it a must have package, all around.
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. KeyserS
    May 1, 2009
    0
    This game does not live up to the hype. The controls are poor - ruining a lot of gunplay - it shouldn't be the case that you are *less* accurate aiming with ironsights, than when you shoot from the hip. The maps are large, but badly designed. The engine does them a lot of favours because the environments look great with blowing wind and dust and visibility varies in locations, which This game does not live up to the hype. The controls are poor - ruining a lot of gunplay - it shouldn't be the case that you are *less* accurate aiming with ironsights, than when you shoot from the hip. The maps are large, but badly designed. The engine does them a lot of favours because the environments look great with blowing wind and dust and visibility varies in locations, which is all great. But moving around the maps is very boring and straightforward. There aren't really alternate routes - like players had with movement in CoD4, going over walls, or through crawlspaces. The single player is largely an exercise in patience - fighting the same footsoldiers over and over again, and using the same basic weapons with the same problems (only sniper rifle benefitting from you aiming carefully with it). The cover system is implemented reasonably well - but it is a bit too clunky. Also - the cover system does not apply in multiplayer - so it doesn't matter if it's well done if it's absent. This game doesn't know what it wants to be. Gunplay is worse than CoD4 (a LOT worse) - ranking up wasn't implemented correctly (in a lot of cases in CoD4 you got the best guns at lower classes - mp5, ak47 from start etc), and unlocked cool features that kept the game interesting as you ranked up. In KZ2, you start with crap guns you won't go back to after you rank up, if you bother to stick with the game. I feel like I've wasted my money on this game - it was totally overhyped, and it's inferior to titles from last year. Also, the storyline is terrible, the settings for levels very repetitive, the range of game modes in MP is fine but none of them are fun - none are fast and furious, you'll do well by strategic camping - if you're good enough to play a game that rewards reactions and accuracy, you'll get penalised for that in this game. It's the Xbox360's Killzone - a dumbed down lowest common denominator shooter - but with a lot less variety in terms of weapons, a lot less speed in terms of gameplay, no local multiplayer on split screen.… Expand
  61. josiahcarr
    Apr 30, 2009
    7
    it is one of the best games i have played the forge mode adds the extra ability to change the map in your own desire. the only down fall is most of the play lists you have to by map packs just to play them but other than that a great game
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. SeanL
    Apr 12, 2009
    3
    Wow Critics, thanks for giving more ridiculous feedback for this overrated crap.. At least, GameCritics got their shit right. Well anyway, if you're halo fan (Like Hardcore) you'll obviously enjoy the game, since it's still an entertaining addition to your library. However the game is mediocre just like Halo 2 compared to 1st of the series. The game offers little to none Wow Critics, thanks for giving more ridiculous feedback for this overrated crap.. At least, GameCritics got their shit right. Well anyway, if you're halo fan (Like Hardcore) you'll obviously enjoy the game, since it's still an entertaining addition to your library. However the game is mediocre just like Halo 2 compared to 1st of the series. The game offers little to none improvements or new features. Equipment and new weapons is only thing that's different, which doesn't change my opinion by the slightest speck at all. It's the same old fps game we played 5-9 years ago, nothing is new. Story still sucks as much as H2, level design isn't too appealing. Gameplay like I said before is exactly the same. Multiplayer on the other hand, is very enjoyable..Since multiplayer is basically the only reason you would buy the game in the first place. Still great service from XBox Live, and really fun experience. If you're looking to buy the game for multiplayer, go for it..If you're looking for compelling campaign/Singleplayer. Just fucking look for something else, seriously.… Expand
  66. EwanMacleod
    Apr 11, 2009
    10
    Wow! May I start with saying, that this is one of the most epic games ever? It would just be an FPS, but then they added some really epic environments and music. Anyway, the controls are easy, it's not that long but beating the whole thing on Legendary, well, it takes AGESSSSS! Best 360 game. Best Halo game. Buy. It. Now!
  67. MarcusL
    Apr 3, 2009
    3
    Halo has been a series that made the Xbox what it is. Halo was amazing for it's time, with awesome mulitplayer and a compeling story. Halo 2 enhanced the graphics, continued the story and best of all, had Xbox LIVE multiplayer. Now, an expected third installment is out, and..... it tripped on it's shoelaces. First of all, is the story. The story can be completed in around 7 or Halo has been a series that made the Xbox what it is. Halo was amazing for it's time, with awesome mulitplayer and a compeling story. Halo 2 enhanced the graphics, continued the story and best of all, had Xbox LIVE multiplayer. Now, an expected third installment is out, and..... it tripped on it's shoelaces. First of all, is the story. The story can be completed in around 7 or so hours, which is nothing nowadays. Secondly, is the multiplayer side of things. Sure the usual 16-player matchmacking is great, but the custom games is littered with awful custom made maps and games. I know I'm critizing this game on the public's creations, but really, it's the public's fault. Thirdly is the map packs. Yes, some are good, but the rest are pointless and a waste of space. Add the fact that they all started off at the price of 800 Microsoft points, and you've reached fanboy central if you buy all of them. All in all, Halo 3 would have been a good game, if it wasn't for an awfully short campaign, awful custom maps and expensive and mainly crap maps, and you've got a dissapointing end to a great series.… Expand
  68. joshq
    Mar 15, 2009
    6
    Not even the fanbois can overpower the user rating on this game. I'd really like some of them to tell me what they like about it rather than just bullsh*t us about how great it is. At the time the first halo came out it was a really good fps, but the sequels are the same thing.. and this one is just very poor compared to other fps' at the time. It operates off the same unreal Not even the fanbois can overpower the user rating on this game. I'd really like some of them to tell me what they like about it rather than just bullsh*t us about how great it is. At the time the first halo came out it was a really good fps, but the sequels are the same thing.. and this one is just very poor compared to other fps' at the time. It operates off the same unreal tournament style shooting and movement mechanics that everyone hates because there's absolutely no dynamics to weapons like recoil and shooting things gives a terribly unsatisfying effect. In MP its Better Gun > Whoever sees who first > knowledge of map > and finally skill, very non-skill based game.… Expand
  69. MattS
    Mar 8, 2009
    10
    This game is a great end to the series and in my opinion the best. I will say the story line could have been longer, but the multiplayer more than makes up for any of its faults. And Obama L.., if they made any major breakthroughs with Halo 3, it probably wouldn
  70. 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
  71. ObamaL
    Mar 3, 2009
    0
    This game makes absolutly no breakthroughs, or represents anything special. Its just a insanly boring FPS with the worst storyline ever conducted, which is comparable to any generic alien vs. human genre type. The multiplayer is good. But other than that, it blows. Play Half-Life if you are a real gamer.
  72. jacka.
    Mar 3, 2009
    10
    This game is truly incredible. The gameplay is fun, engaging and fresh and the cutscenes and particularly the music make the story a fantastic end to the Halo trilogy. I cannot think of a better first person shooter I have ever played, on any console. There is no more of a fitting end possible to the trilogy started by a game that brought fps games to the consoles. Goodby Halo, it has This game is truly incredible. The gameplay is fun, engaging and fresh and the cutscenes and particularly the music make the story a fantastic end to the Halo trilogy. I cannot think of a better first person shooter I have ever played, on any console. There is no more of a fitting end possible to the trilogy started by a game that brought fps games to the consoles. Goodby Halo, it has been a fantastic run.… Expand
  73. ShalinmH
    Feb 28, 2009
    3
    Gameplay wise it did not imporove any thing that has not been done before by other fps while also having a horrendous storyline compare to the first halo; it did not completely come close to the expectation of the first halo in its awesome and interesting way that it use the storyline to futher the game; while also having a mediocre multiplayer modes it did not achive any greatness what Gameplay wise it did not imporove any thing that has not been done before by other fps while also having a horrendous storyline compare to the first halo; it did not completely come close to the expectation of the first halo in its awesome and interesting way that it use the storyline to futher the game; while also having a mediocre multiplayer modes it did not achive any greatness what so ever; to finalize my analysis of the game forge was the worse way to implement element of fun instead it of using the development of forge they should of made single player a well rounded experience.… Expand
  74. 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!
  75. brianw.
    Feb 24, 2009
    10
    As a single player this was the game I wanted to keep putting in the 360 until finished. I only play online with one friend and it is the one I want to keep playing online. Just the best FPS I have played, nothing frustrating about it. What a shooter should be.
  76. MT
    Feb 22, 2009
    8
    Halo 3 starts off the campaign mode brilliantly with some well set out and well-timed action set pieces. However, later on in the game, which isn't the longest (you could finish it within 4-6 hours) it gets nothing but boring, dull and here-we-go-again style. The multiplayer is unpredictable. The most hyped part of the game, but most disappointing. The lag in match after match, the Halo 3 starts off the campaign mode brilliantly with some well set out and well-timed action set pieces. However, later on in the game, which isn't the longest (you could finish it within 4-6 hours) it gets nothing but boring, dull and here-we-go-again style. The multiplayer is unpredictable. The most hyped part of the game, but most disappointing. The lag in match after match, the continuation of games when everybody lags and dies unexpectedly and the overall poor level design in online maps is the most disappointing part of the game, which certainly isn't one of the best FPSs ever...No where near.… Expand
  77. 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
  78. AnonymousMC
    Feb 16, 2009
    6
    An okay game. Just okay. The campaign is fun for a few times through, the multiplayer is also pretty fun in small doses, but gets boring after a while too. My biggest disappointment was the story; having been a Halo fan for several years, and after reading all the books, i was anticipating an epic finish to my favorite sci fi series of all time(and that includes movies and shows too, notAn okay game. Just okay. The campaign is fun for a few times through, the multiplayer is also pretty fun in small doses, but gets boring after a while too. My biggest disappointment was the story; having been a Halo fan for several years, and after reading all the books, i was anticipating an epic finish to my favorite sci fi series of all time(and that includes movies and shows too, not just games) Instead i got a confusing, irrational mess of convulated bull shit. Master Chief activiting the ring? I just dont like it.… Expand
  79. MG.
    Feb 15, 2009
    1
    Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. I'm still trying to figure out what jacka** started shoving needles full of dopamine into their spines while they were playing this game. And online community is so awful and is either a homophobic 10-12 or an annoying 15 year old who has obviously been watching MTV for the past 8 years of their life and wear their pants around their knees. The only enjoyment I had while playing this game was while playing with my friends on multiplayer. If you're looking for anything else in this game then you get to eat s**t.… Expand
  80. Ex14
    Feb 9, 2009
    8
    I would have put 7.5 but there isn't any option to. Anyway it's been more than a year since it's launch, and glad to say it's still going strong. Needless to say it's a great game. Plus it has lots of re-playability. ESP in it's multiplayer. The reviews below might diss it, but don't be fooled. It is a good game. Just not great. The story's ok, I would have put 7.5 but there isn't any option to. Anyway it's been more than a year since it's launch, and glad to say it's still going strong. Needless to say it's a great game. Plus it has lots of re-playability. ESP in it's multiplayer. The reviews below might diss it, but don't be fooled. It is a good game. Just not great. The story's ok, though u need to have played halo ce and halo 2 to understand what's it about and the graphics though just an updated ver of Halo 2, still. it looks beautiful. Multiplayer is a blast. If not for the ocassionally screechy kids online. HAlo 3 is a game you should at least play once through. Even if u dun buy it, rent it.… Expand
  81. EdwardJ
    Feb 7, 2009
    4
    I've been a Bungie fan for years (since Pathways) and I'm pretty certain this is the worst Bungie game I've ever played. Halo 3 is essentially Halo 2 running at a higher resolution with some pretty water effects. The storyline remains generic, the characters don't flesh out, and it retains the gameplay of Halo and Halo 2 without adding anything new to the franchise. I've been a Bungie fan for years (since Pathways) and I'm pretty certain this is the worst Bungie game I've ever played. Halo 3 is essentially Halo 2 running at a higher resolution with some pretty water effects. The storyline remains generic, the characters don't flesh out, and it retains the gameplay of Halo and Halo 2 without adding anything new to the franchise. Multiplayer is fine, but I've been playing Halo 2 since 2004, and it's the *exact same thing*. Yeah, they added deployables, but it doesn't change the gameplay mechanics, so you might as well not bother using them. Don't bother 'finishing the fight', its just not worth your time and $60.… Expand
  82. matthewm
    Feb 1, 2009
    6
    Better than halo 2, yet not within reach of Combat: Evolved. Considering how shitty the 2nd game was, they did a good job with the story and making it feel more like the first. Multiplayer is where the game lets down. Everybody tries to get the mauler and do the fire+melee as fast as possible. There's no strategy left in the game. Dual-Wielding takes all the fun out of the game as it Better than halo 2, yet not within reach of Combat: Evolved. Considering how shitty the 2nd game was, they did a good job with the story and making it feel more like the first. Multiplayer is where the game lets down. Everybody tries to get the mauler and do the fire+melee as fast as possible. There's no strategy left in the game. Dual-Wielding takes all the fun out of the game as it allows players to use the exact same tactic, running straight at your enemy and firing as fast as possible until close enough to melee. And melee sucks too. In Combat: Evolved, if you meleed and were too far away, you were fucked. Now, the player lunges like he has a plasma sword. They took every mechanic that made the original addicting and endlessly playable and made it lackluster. Also, the maps suck. no WIDE OPEN like Blood Gulch or Sidewinder for vehicles. The maps just don't flow like the ones in the original. Overall, the two sequels were enormous let-downs, and I hope that ODST and whatever else Bungie has up its sleeves don't follow this trend. Last thing I will say is that I do believe microsoft pressured bungie to get the sequels out and that's probly why they didn't live up to the original. I still believe in Bungie, I'm just sad that The franchise didn't become everything it could be.… Expand
  83. JordanSamuell
    Jan 20, 2009
    10
    Holy... you guys are fucking retarded I'm laughing at the people who give this a low rate (1-5) you guys have NO idea how good this game is BECAUSE 1.You don't have XBOX LIVE. or 2. You're just mentally retarded because yea... the campaign story line all that shit NO ONE, cares about only you nerds care about, is pretty bad.. but you have no experience what this game is likeHoly... you guys are fucking retarded I'm laughing at the people who give this a low rate (1-5) you guys have NO idea how good this game is BECAUSE 1.You don't have XBOX LIVE. or 2. You're just mentally retarded because yea... the campaign story line all that shit NO ONE, cares about only you nerds care about, is pretty bad.. but you have no experience what this game is like online, freaks...… Expand
  84. SamH
    Jan 19, 2009
    2
    It was hyped as hell, but was a letdown. Seriously, the story is the same damn thing the whole damn game. Shoot these guys, go on, shoot these guys, go on. NOTHING interesting at ALL during the game, the cutscenes are alright, but the game itself lacks in quality. The AI is extremely retarded. I've found that enemies round around more than they shoot me. There is no puzzle It was hyped as hell, but was a letdown. Seriously, the story is the same damn thing the whole damn game. Shoot these guys, go on, shoot these guys, go on. NOTHING interesting at ALL during the game, the cutscenes are alright, but the game itself lacks in quality. The AI is extremely retarded. I've found that enemies round around more than they shoot me. There is no puzzle whatsoever, it's just run and shoot. Multiplayer is annoying, I mean come on, grenades that stick to you? Also I have not even touched Xbox Live because of the kids that are in every server who screech down their mics like 5-year-olds. From what I've seen, get something else instead.… Expand
  85. 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.
  86. NicholasS
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    (Before i comment on this game i just want to remind all of you that this game has stayed in the top spot for online activity for over a year after its release.I have also noticed that everyone who gives this game a bad review don't actually tell us how it is bad. They just say stuff like "the multiplayer and campaign sucks, the graphics suck" but they don't actually tell us HOW (Before i comment on this game i just want to remind all of you that this game has stayed in the top spot for online activity for over a year after its release.I have also noticed that everyone who gives this game a bad review don't actually tell us how it is bad. They just say stuff like "the multiplayer and campaign sucks, the graphics suck" but they don't actually tell us HOW it sucks, the just go out and say it. If it is how you actually feel about the game and you arent just trying to get it's score down.. the you are entitled to your own opinion.Okay here's my actual Review.) Halo 3 IS give lots of replayability because of all the difficulty levels,skulls,meta game and 4 player CO-OP. It is a bit short however.The Multiplayer is also fun because of the 18(soon to be 24) maps, the arsenal of weapons/vehicles, the saved films and screenshots that you can share. My favorite new feature is the FORGE because you can make your own maps(duh).SOOOO yeah I just think its a really fun game.END OF REVIEW!!!… Expand
  87. 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
  88. AnonymousMC
    Jan 12, 2009
    4
    A generic shooter, the story is stupid and single player is easy on legendary. All those Xbox360 fan boys say that they have halo 3, that really isn't an achievement. Also multiplayer is filled with immature kids who tk you just to get the flag. I do not recommend you buy this game, maybe rent, but not buy.
  89. KierM.
    Jan 10, 2009
    9
    Greatly build game, multiplayer is amazing, I have seen better in the halo franchise but this game surely stands and plays well. Sure the campaign is short and rather repetative, but bungie has created a great franchise. I mean listen to the music! You get a true gaming feeling with the soundtrack! I'd say if there are over one billion hours of halo 3 played, this game deserves a 9.
  90. MG.
    Jan 9, 2009
    3
    Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. I'm still trying to figure out what jacka** started shoving needles full of dopamine into their spines while they were playing this game. And online community is so awful and is either a homophobic 10-12 or an annoying 15 year old who has obviously been watching MTV for the past 8 years of their life and wear their pants around their knees. The only enjoyment I had while playing this game was while playing with my friends on multiplayer. If you're looking for anything else in this game then you get to eat s**t.… Expand
  91. NathE.
    Jan 9, 2009
    0
    Halo 1-3 were just ripoffs from a book. Also the gameplay was crappy and shitty. Nothing was great. Half-life was better and a lot more mood-effecting and more satisfying. You have few weapons and enemies and the mighty noob shield. I know you guys like to "flow with the crowd". Say your real comments peeps, because I'm not affected by the flow.
  92. JohnS
    Dec 31, 2008
    6
    Generic is the best word to describe this series. Halo 1 took all the best parts from other games, and put it all into one game. Shoot all the bad guys, run over here, shoot all these guys, ok now run over here, kill these guys. It was FUN, and the story was actually engaging, involving twists, dramatic moments and a common hated enemy that you actually enjoyed killing. But then the Generic is the best word to describe this series. Halo 1 took all the best parts from other games, and put it all into one game. Shoot all the bad guys, run over here, shoot all these guys, ok now run over here, kill these guys. It was FUN, and the story was actually engaging, involving twists, dramatic moments and a common hated enemy that you actually enjoyed killing. But then the sequels came, and the series started to lag. Its like Bungie didnt even try to top themselves. the sequels do nothing new or exciting, and do nothing to enhance the series. Overrated is also another word to describe Halo 3. The critics absolutely praise this game like theyve never seen it done before. I played this game 10 years ago when it was called Doom, Half-Life, Tribes, Medal of Honor, Wolfenstein, and every other fps created before this game. This game is overrated, overyhyped, and has been done many times before, and better.… Expand
  93. AS
    Dec 28, 2008
    9
    The main story is undoubtedly a let-down compared to the first two. But thanks to the replay value, all the new equipment and features, and the fact that it's online is pretty much unmatched, it's a must-have for any Xbox 360 owner.
  94. AlexB.
    Dec 27, 2008
    8
    If you vote 0 or 1 then your vote should be thrown out because there's no way this game deserves such a low rating. It's not perfect and I understand that emotion goes into how you vote, but honestly, a 0 or a 1?
  95. AnonMouse
    Dec 11, 2008
    2
    Okay, stop calling low raters "PS3 Fanboys." First of all, you don't see the "PS3 fanboys" (Do you see any? I don't see any) saying that YOU jacks$$es are giving it 10s because YOU are fanboys. Secondly, to the 0's, this game isn't THAT horrible. It's definitely a step up from the horrendously bad Halo 2. This version has Forge, new maps, new multiplayer modes, Okay, stop calling low raters "PS3 Fanboys." First of all, you don't see the "PS3 fanboys" (Do you see any? I don't see any) saying that YOU jacks$$es are giving it 10s because YOU are fanboys. Secondly, to the 0's, this game isn't THAT horrible. It's definitely a step up from the horrendously bad Halo 2. This version has Forge, new maps, new multiplayer modes, etc. I agree, however, that the storyline is utter bull-manure. What can you expect from a developer that has been producing multiplayer blockbusters? The gameplay is less than "stellar." It's an unrealistic shooter with incredibly unrealistic physics. It's just another FPS. This is not as good as it's hyped to be. Even the multiplayer is lacking. Sure, joining a server is easy and there's practically no lag whatsoever, but you'll constantly see your favorite maps being voted out, there is no teamwork whatsover (I know people who TK in order to get the flag and the point), and firefights are chaotic and pointless. There is not strategy involved because the maps are linear. Voice acting is pretty good though. The music is not epic. All the plasma guns sound the same. The graphics are not next-gen. If you claim that this is so, you are a very ignorant gamer who shouldn't even be called a "gamer." Jumbo-sized pixels mar the textures on EVERYTHING and they STILL haven't fixed the darn faces! The cutscenes look pretty good, but can't compare to Blizzard/Square Enix stuff. This game will last a long time...if you can stand the grossly immature kids that haunt every server. Halo 3 sees the worst of this, simply because all the dumb 8-year olds are led to believe that this is the most fun FPS ever, and it's so hyped, even preschoolers have heard of it. Local multiplayer is the most rewarding due to this and innumerable players who brag about their phalluses of gigantic proportions or who play 23 hours a day and call others "noobs" for having lives and doing something productive. This game does not deserve a 0, but it also definitely does not deserve a 10. Generic "newbie" FPS gameplay with a less-than-memorable storyline, pretty bad sounds, mediocre multiplayer, and laughable graphics make this game one of the worst 360 games released. But not the worst. There are ones like Barbie...… Expand
  96. RussleD.
    Dec 9, 2008
    10
    A great game, the gameplay was flawless, the graphics were fine, but for a next gen game, i would have expected more. Graphics are not everything as this game proofed it by the great gameplay and many features. I can't wait for the expansion, even tho the game has excellent replay value.
  97. ImaFurry
    Dec 9, 2008
    10
    I love Halo because it's simple and fair, other games have tried to throw in new amour and special weapon stuff to reward the players who win, but all that does is widen the gap between the pros and the noobs. And to say this game takes no skill just means you died the whole time and don't know how to play, in multiplayer you have to know how to shoot properly and how to drive I love Halo because it's simple and fair, other games have tried to throw in new amour and special weapon stuff to reward the players who win, but all that does is widen the gap between the pros and the noobs. And to say this game takes no skill just means you died the whole time and don't know how to play, in multiplayer you have to know how to shoot properly and how to drive and stuff, the slightest mistake means you die. And also you need to work together as a team on things like capture the flag. And some people complain about how it's just the same thing as the first two Halo games, but if they had made it very different and changed everything, then everyone would be complaining about how different it is. (infact some people still whine about the downgraded pistol) And the storyline makes not sense? Wat? go RTFM and/or play the first two games Oh and also Forge, Theater, 4-Player Co-op, File Share, etc.… Expand
  98. PatrickPickett
    Dec 3, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 succeeds in online play, however the campaign was absolutely not on par with the online. The campaign felt rushed, and incomplete, which is strange for a game that is supposedly the end of an epic trilogy. The online experience saves this game from me giving an 8, or possibly even a 7.
  99. ochentay4ochentay4
    Nov 25, 2008
    6
    I've played every FPS till this day on PC and there are a lot to recommend. I bought a Xbox360 only to play Halo Trilogy to really experience this game... only to found out that this is an overhyped game that offers no memorable story nor gameplay (I only played single player campaign). The only thing that I cannot understand is that many reviews conclude with many negative comments I've played every FPS till this day on PC and there are a lot to recommend. I bought a Xbox360 only to play Halo Trilogy to really experience this game... only to found out that this is an overhyped game that offers no memorable story nor gameplay (I only played single player campaign). The only thing that I cannot understand is that many reviews conclude with many negative comments yet they give 8 or more. This trilogy sucks at best. Please go play "The Orange Box" you wont regret it. There are a lot of FPS games that are really good. Go play something else, dont bother with ANY Halo.… Expand
  100. TazM.
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    This game is awesome, all of the idiots putting 0's on here are PS3 fanboys who cant take it that halo 3 isnt on PS3 so they have to go on meta critic and put 0s on all 360 games to increases their "e-penis". This game is amazing, Awesome story and a great conclusion to a bang up trillogy, Multi-player is fun and exciting. You can even save replays of your game, take screenshots, This game is awesome, all of the idiots putting 0's on here are PS3 fanboys who cant take it that halo 3 isnt on PS3 so they have to go on meta critic and put 0s on all 360 games to increases their "e-penis". This game is amazing, Awesome story and a great conclusion to a bang up trillogy, Multi-player is fun and exciting. You can even save replays of your game, take screenshots, record clips and then post the clips online and share them with friends etc. In forge you can edit maps and create mastepieces in the game, you can even play this mode online!!!! STELLAR GAMEPLAY, MUST BUY.… Expand
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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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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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