Halo 3

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  1. AGuy
    Apr 10, 2008
    9
    while not as historically important as halo combat evolved the fact remains that halo 3 is one of the best fps games of all time. the single player is admitatly short its the best of the series so far. and the multiplayer is the best on 360. halo 3 can stand side by side with the best fps of this and any generation long live halo 3
  2. AddisonG.
    May 24, 2008
    9
    Halo 3's didn't end the story line in a very satisfing way but the multiplayer, forge, and above all the theater option is amazing. They deserve props for that.
  3. TomA.
    Jul 1, 2008
    9
    It is obvious when reading through some of the user comments that many reviews have been submitted by people who have an irrational hatred of halo 3, 'because its popular' syndrome. However personally i feel this game is great, I enjoyed the single player thoroughly, until it ended, and granted, it did so quite quickly, not clocking in much more than 7 hours for me on heroic It is obvious when reading through some of the user comments that many reviews have been submitted by people who have an irrational hatred of halo 3, 'because its popular' syndrome. However personally i feel this game is great, I enjoyed the single player thoroughly, until it ended, and granted, it did so quite quickly, not clocking in much more than 7 hours for me on heroic difficulty. Co op online is great going throught the missionsn with up to 3 other players online, not to mention some of the achievements available on the campaign mode, adding for more replay value. Multiplayer is where halo 3 shines, and quite frankly anyone who feels that the game doesnt have a great online system is an idiot, I could go all 'Pro' and moan about battle rifle changes, but tbh no one excpet the competetive folks rly care about that. But the whole experience of online play is sesnsational, the matchmaking system works well normally finding games quickly, depending on amount of playres in the playlist and skill levels available. Antway I digress, Halo 3 = Great game, minor faults, Alot of people here are just giving it low to make it look bad, it is a 7 at worst, bt tbh i cnt see how it isnt at least an 8, i'll give it 9 coz of theatre and forge modes tho , anyone giving it lower than about a 7 has some sort of bias up their sleeve, maybe bungie called them names...who knows.… Expand
  4. MattyF.
    Sep 20, 2008
    9
    Everyone giving it a 10 is blind, but everyone giving it below a 7 is just as ignorant. Online is great fun when it isn't laggy, Americans can play perfect games 9/10 times, while the rest of the world is left out. Gameplay is solid, Graphics are solid, and it is balanced as all hell. Everyone having a go at the MP obviously does not know how to play the game properly. Anybody can Everyone giving it a 10 is blind, but everyone giving it below a 7 is just as ignorant. Online is great fun when it isn't laggy, Americans can play perfect games 9/10 times, while the rest of the world is left out. Gameplay is solid, Graphics are solid, and it is balanced as all hell. Everyone having a go at the MP obviously does not know how to play the game properly. Anybody can play any game shit and not enjoy it, but once you get half decent, you understand everything and enjoy it. BTW Chris, don't steal Yahtzee's lines. This game is made to be played with mates, Coop and Online. Play with mates and don't care if you win or lose, and you will enjoy it. I've played this campaign around 5 times, certain levels up in to the high teens, and i still love it, why? because it's a social experience. So stop bitcihng.… Expand
  5. NikE
    Jan 24, 2010
    9
    Okay to all of those who are giving this game a scor of 0, fans of this game are not all a bunch of "retards without any brains" as one of you so eloquently stated. This game had a relatively well done campaign with enough action to keep an avid fps fan busy for hours. Remember the emphasis of this triology is NOT the storyline, if you want a storyline in an fps, go play one of the Okay to all of those who are giving this game a scor of 0, fans of this game are not all a bunch of "retards without any brains" as one of you so eloquently stated. This game had a relatively well done campaign with enough action to keep an avid fps fan busy for hours. Remember the emphasis of this triology is NOT the storyline, if you want a storyline in an fps, go play one of the rpg-fps hybrids like Bioshock or Mass Effect. The best thing about halo 3 and the entire halo trilogy is the multiplayer. The matchmaking system is definitively the BEST setup for any console ever made. The ranking system allows you to play competitively with people at your own progressing skill level, and joining games is always relatively quick and efficient. The mechanics of the multiplayer is also well done, all of the weapons are fairly well balanced, and excel in different unique situations. As a level 50 in 3 different playlists, im PRETTY SURE I KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT( and yes it IS possible to do well without hacking, you just need some aim and some teamwork). The reduction in health from the previous two games allows for a heavier emphasis on teamwork and communication ( its is hard for 1 player to take down 3 others at the same time). My only complaint about this game is that whenever new maps are released, you need to purchase them online to be able to continue to play of all the playlists available on XBL, giving the game a certain "WoW-scam" feel.… Expand
  6. DominikE.
    Sep 3, 2006
    9
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  7. JosephL.
    Nov 13, 2007
    9
    Great game, possibly the best in the Halo series, but it's multiplayer is still too catered to the casual player.
  8. ApocalypseBrown
    Nov 16, 2007
    9
    For those who slander Halo 3, and say Call of Duty 4 is a more mature and better game? That is complete rubbish! Apart from the single player of COD4, Halo pisses all over it with polished gameplay, the best mulitplayer on any shooter, and map maker capabilities. Ok the single player here is marginally better than Halo 2, much isn't really saying much. But there is less repetition For those who slander Halo 3, and say Call of Duty 4 is a more mature and better game? That is complete rubbish! Apart from the single player of COD4, Halo pisses all over it with polished gameplay, the best mulitplayer on any shooter, and map maker capabilities. Ok the single player here is marginally better than Halo 2, much isn't really saying much. But there is less repetition and a much better arsenal of weapons, there is lots of fun to be had here. But where it excels to God-Father status is the multi player. The best ever! There is too much to write about, so go forth and play it! Forge is a nice novelty, and those patient enough to make good maps are well worth playing on. Overall I understand why some are upset about Halo, but this is second best shooter out there EVER! COD4 is a decent, but wooden ride with racist propaganda steeped all over it. Multi player score - 10. Forge - 9. Single player - 7. Overall 9!… Expand
  9. AnonymousMC
    Oct 1, 2007
    9
    Big fan of the series. I liked the campaign, don't really know why people are so upset about that. The gameplay itself is next to perfect but some decisions made by Bungie concerning the multiplayer just keeps amazing me. TEAM SLAYER with shotty snipers?!?!? that's a joke, why snipers have to ruin such a good playlist? But moreover, where's the hardcore playlist???!?!?!?!Big fan of the series. I liked the campaign, don't really know why people are so upset about that. The gameplay itself is next to perfect but some decisions made by Bungie concerning the multiplayer just keeps amazing me. TEAM SLAYER with shotty snipers?!?!? that's a joke, why snipers have to ruin such a good playlist? But moreover, where's the hardcore playlist???!?!?!?! everyone loves oddbalsl and king of the hills, now they are nowhere to be found. One other thing: MP maps. Huge setback, spoiled by too big areas. And that snowy map; why on earth there are those shield-doors??? makes gaming ridiculous. I just wait for update to make things right again. Bungie wake up! loose the snipers, add k.o.t.h.'s. You guys don't want to please majority, you have to please everyone!… Expand
  10. AntonioM.
    Nov 28, 2007
    9
    Great. You will replay the campaign a lot of times with your friends (LIVE or Split Screen), and after playing it a lot of times you will still think it's great! Multiplayer is awesome: lots of game modes and great gameplay. BUY IT!
  11. KarlG.
    Oct 14, 2007
    9
    There is no way that Halo 3 could live up to the hype that it picked up in development. That said, it is still a very solid, decent game. The campaign was somewhat short but it definitely gave your the impression that you "finished the fight". In regards to the multiplayer aspect, just like Halo 1 & 2, people will be playing it for years to come.
  12. LukeH.
    Oct 14, 2007
    9
    I would first like to note that 2 sentences is not a legitimate review. For people who like to bring down a games score with..."garbage" or "Yawn. Played it already--it was called Halo 2."...I seriously think that you shouldnt quit your day-job of mooching off of mother in order to become a distinguished writer of the 21st century. Now, onto the review. This game is essential to anyone I would first like to note that 2 sentences is not a legitimate review. For people who like to bring down a games score with..."garbage" or "Yawn. Played it already--it was called Halo 2."...I seriously think that you shouldnt quit your day-job of mooching off of mother in order to become a distinguished writer of the 21st century. Now, onto the review. This game is essential to anyone who owns an xbox 360. Hands down has set the bar for what a 360 game should be. Being a fan of the games since it was orginally released as Marathon for PC--Bungie has carried there FSP shooter series into the Next Generation. The engrossing campaign--with added hours of skull-hunting--and varying levels of difficulty make it worthy of purchase in itself...but then you have the LARGEST onlien community available for any next-gen console out there. This aspect just turns an already GOLD game--right into platinum. Endless hours of pwning people names Rolf S, (and getting an uber-amount of achievements for doing so) or other Noobs just makes for a truly epic experience. Where it lacks is the campaign is short. Only about a max of 10 hours on Heroic difficulty. But, the hours after you beat the campaign...especially if you have access to the internet...and even if you dont...are truly endless. That is, if you aren't a noob who gets pwned on a game-to-game basis.… Expand
  13. StevieW.
    Nov 7, 2007
    9
    Everything in this game is top notch. Except for maybe the facial expressions in some of the cinematics. Other than that Bungie did an awesome job!! This is my most favorite video game that i have played so far and will stay that way for a long time.
  14. MichaelB.
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    Best shooter ever? Probably not. However, it is the best I've played thus far on the Xbox or Xbox 360. BioShock and Gears of War both come VERY close, but I still had a lot more fun with Halo 3. The visuals are vastly improved from the previous games (which is to be expected on a newer console)... the lighting effects are stunning. The voice acting and musical score are top-notch. Best shooter ever? Probably not. However, it is the best I've played thus far on the Xbox or Xbox 360. BioShock and Gears of War both come VERY close, but I still had a lot more fun with Halo 3. The visuals are vastly improved from the previous games (which is to be expected on a newer console)... the lighting effects are stunning. The voice acting and musical score are top-notch. And the gameplay is what every Halo fan has grown to love. There are, however, a few flaws. The campaign is too short (which was my biggest gripe about Halo 2 as well). However, it wraps up the story arc and its a good warm-up for the awesome multiplayer. Some of the weapons tweaks are particularly annoying. The pistol's refresh rate is much too slow, and (my BIGGEST complaint) the needler is no longer a dual-wieldable weapon (AHHH!!), making these weapons almost unusable. The controls for the Scorpion tank also seems to be a bit less refined than in Halo 2. All in all, I can assure just about any fan of FPS games that they will get enjoyment out of this game, particularly the multiplayer. I don't think that there was any way this game could live up to the hype surrounding it, which is sort of sad, but it still stands above most of the rest on a console that is saturated with first person shooters.… Expand
  15. CarterD.
    Dec 2, 2007
    9
    For being the most hyped up game ever, Halo 3 didn't deliver as much as everybody hoped. It has a few new weapons and vehicales, but they aren't that great. Also, I felt the story was going to be better than the first two, but except for a few moments it was quite dull. The reason this game is the best is not because of the single player. It is because of the best multiplayer For being the most hyped up game ever, Halo 3 didn't deliver as much as everybody hoped. It has a few new weapons and vehicales, but they aren't that great. Also, I felt the story was going to be better than the first two, but except for a few moments it was quite dull. The reason this game is the best is not because of the single player. It is because of the best multiplayer out there. You can play online forever. People can complain about this game all they want, but you can't say there is a better multiplayer than in Halo 3.… Expand
  16. StephenF.
    Oct 23, 2007
    9
    Halo is great, and I love it. It had the potential to be a great literary work and I feel it did not take full advantage of that.
  17. JamesB.
    Sep 25, 2007
    9
    I got this game last night, and played it until class today at 1:00. The campaign is excellent, leaps and bounds ahead of H1 or H2. The new weapons are a great addition, and the assault rifle isn't worthless anymore. The hammer might just be my favorite weapon of any game I've ever played.
  18. [Anonymous]
    Sep 25, 2007
    9
    Based on the games multiplayer, this game deserves a nine. I don't play it myself because its not my cup of tea, but with the most robust and feature laden online modes I can see why many people do.
  19. Barry
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Graphics - 8 Gameplay - 10 Value - 9 Overall - 9 It's a great game, no doubt about that. The in game graphics look really awesome and colourful, but the fmv leads alot to be desired. The jumping system is alot of fun, and it is nice to be able to jump in a game and pull off accurate shots while airbourne. I just have this little thing at the back of my head saying that something is Graphics - 8 Gameplay - 10 Value - 9 Overall - 9 It's a great game, no doubt about that. The in game graphics look really awesome and colourful, but the fmv leads alot to be desired. The jumping system is alot of fun, and it is nice to be able to jump in a game and pull off accurate shots while airbourne. I just have this little thing at the back of my head saying that something is missing from this game..and that seems to be the end result in great expectations. Ok, so i have only played the first one and never Halo 2 before, so i may not understand the story very well but so far after reaching the third level, single player seems to be a bit flat. But there's more where it all came from i guess..but i think i'm sensible enough to make a good judgement of what i have played so far. Overall, extremelly overhyped by the media and some fanboys (as they do) but it's a decent FPS that deserves a decent scoreline. There is nothing wrong with it at all, the only things that really stopped me from giving it a 10 was the fmv and it failing to live up to my expectations..and also the Sun/NOTW calling it the game of the decade when that is just uter rubbish, but it doesn't surprise me with a tabloid that talks a load of crap! Halo 3 is a very good game. I recommend it!… Expand
  20. SeanM.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    If you go into this game expecting the second coming or something completely new and different than the previous Halo's, maybe you won't be that impressed. To put it bluntly, this game is Halo 2 with a new coat of paint and a whole bunch of new features. However, if you go in and take the game for what it is, I guarantee you'll be extremely impressed. It's a very solid If you go into this game expecting the second coming or something completely new and different than the previous Halo's, maybe you won't be that impressed. To put it bluntly, this game is Halo 2 with a new coat of paint and a whole bunch of new features. However, if you go in and take the game for what it is, I guarantee you'll be extremely impressed. It's a very solid shooter with some great graphics, finely tuned gameplay, a good story that actually ends (or does it?), awesome multiplayer, and a whole list of features that should keep you coming back for more again and again. I gave this a 9 not because it was the most innovative game ever, but because it accomplishes perfectly everything it sets out to do.… Expand
  21. JonathanD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Single player is better then halo 2 by far but the original in my opinion was the best single player campaign in gaming history and this although good isnt as good as Halo, Half Life 2, Bioshock, or many other single player games. And its longer then everyone says, it took me more then 10 hours to complete, and i played on heroic, many parts will a few tries but nothing too frustrating. Single player is better then halo 2 by far but the original in my opinion was the best single player campaign in gaming history and this although good isnt as good as Halo, Half Life 2, Bioshock, or many other single player games. And its longer then everyone says, it took me more then 10 hours to complete, and i played on heroic, many parts will a few tries but nothing too frustrating. Also its glitchy, idk if its just my copy or what but the the final cutscene just died, and i never saw the credits it just got stuck on a single frame, now i gotta replay the final part to see the whole thing. There are also many bugs from killing things, often the enemies will just start to run into a wall and keep running thinking they're going somewhere. not often but it happened a few times to me, ill kill something or someone and their body will do that annoying twitch if it lands on an edge or another object. Usually im not picky about little bugs like this but Bungie prides themselves at completely polishing a game with no bugs and my grade for polishing it is a B-, not the A that halo was or B+ that halo 2 was. Graphically it is amazing at times but a lot of things are just bland and look exactly like they did in halo 2. The explosions are the best ive seen in any video game thou. Multiplayer is better then any other console game of all time and in my opinion better then all computer games too because it is so accessible, and with downloadable content it will only get better. Short Review Gameplay 10-feels like halo, simplicity is a great change of pace to games like Bioshock Graphics-8 Some things wow you others arent much different from Halo 2 Story-9 good wrap up with many twists you wont see coming Replayability:9 will be a huge xbox live title for both co op and multiplayer Sound - 10 think halo 1/2 sound except improved Weapons/Vehicles -10 many new weapons and vehicles to satisfy everyone.… Expand
  22. BillyE.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    ALL major sequels will have the same gameplay and formula. To expect Bungie to churn out new and fun elements is simply impossible. Forge? Its just a map editor, people say. Saved Films? Nothing that the PC couldnt do. What did you expect from Halo 3? Flying brutes firing rainbows out of their mouths? Grunts that barf lasers? Bungie actually created a system that utilized the new ALL major sequels will have the same gameplay and formula. To expect Bungie to churn out new and fun elements is simply impossible. Forge? Its just a map editor, people say. Saved Films? Nothing that the PC couldnt do. What did you expect from Halo 3? Flying brutes firing rainbows out of their mouths? Grunts that barf lasers? Bungie actually created a system that utilized the new features perfectly, a refined system that bests many other games. THE GRAPHICS. People complaining about this really need to get hit in the head. Maybe the graphics had to be tuned down? The battles in Halo 3 are many times the size of the largest GoW map... GoW 2will have the same gameplay CoD4 will have some nifty features but the same gameplay. Crysis will have the same overused gameplay and is shiny. Haze will have the same overused gameplay. My predictions for the dumbass comments of the games of the future. To people who say Halo 3 is Halo 2.5, you should seriously check out a side by side comparison. There is a difference.… Expand
  23. RyanG.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Halo 3 definitely lives up to the hype. The campaign was a decent length and ties everything together, the graphics are great though not perfect (more than made up for by the rock solid frame rate), and the music and voice acting was excellent as usual. The multiplayer is not a huge step up from the last incarnation, but it's hard to make it much better. The re-mapping of the X and Halo 3 definitely lives up to the hype. The campaign was a decent length and ties everything together, the graphics are great though not perfect (more than made up for by the rock solid frame rate), and the music and voice acting was excellent as usual. The multiplayer is not a huge step up from the last incarnation, but it's hard to make it much better. The re-mapping of the X and shoulder buttons take a little getting used to, but it becomes second nature after a while. The new weapons and equipment are welcome additions and the new maps are for the most part good as well. Overall, a more-than-solid title for the 360 and a must-buy for anyone even remotely interested.… Expand
  24. Rev.Gomez
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    It's really alot of fun. How can you possibly beat taking down a Scarab on a ghost from beneath its legs? That said, the graphics are a bit sub-par, but come on! They look perfectly fine! All of you out there, stop f**king whining! This game is damn good!
  25. JackDaniels
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    This game is a lot of fun and has a ton of replay value, especially if you have an xbox live account. The single player is fun, but multiplayer is where all of the Halo games are at their best. Although the game has very good graphics, they could have been better, and that is why this game gets a 9 out of 10 from me.
  26. Daz
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Only one complaint and it is in the CG the faces do not look hi def quality and they walk funny. Other than my complaint about the CG that is about it. The controls feel good, it looks fantastic in 1080i (I know it looks even better in 1080p). The best interactive flames and water I have seen in a 360 game. For the people complaining about the length of the game I would like to ask how Only one complaint and it is in the CG the faces do not look hi def quality and they walk funny. Other than my complaint about the CG that is about it. The controls feel good, it looks fantastic in 1080i (I know it looks even better in 1080p). The best interactive flames and water I have seen in a 360 game. For the people complaining about the length of the game I would like to ask how long you expect a shooter should be? Halo, Halo 2, Gears of War, Call of Duty all of these franchises give you a 10-15 hour campaign mode so what do you expect for an online 4 player co-op shooter? The meat of this game is in its features and online capability. After playing in any mode you can record and send videos to friends to talk trash later. You can manipulate the design of objects on a map (by yourself or with friends), you can watch the movies together its chocked full of possibilities. The score I would give it is a 9.8 due to the above mentioned in game CG.… Expand
  27. elmhurstNY
    Sep 27, 2007
    9
    I give this game a rating of 9 because I am a Halo player. By that, I mean; I play Halo online in xbox live. Now if you have limited experience w/ online play or, it's never interested you.. then I can see why you could be disappointed by the campaign. For all you that are bitchin about the short campaign, and not breaking new ground.. I hear you.. now go away. The reason why this I give this game a rating of 9 because I am a Halo player. By that, I mean; I play Halo online in xbox live. Now if you have limited experience w/ online play or, it's never interested you.. then I can see why you could be disappointed by the campaign. For all you that are bitchin about the short campaign, and not breaking new ground.. I hear you.. now go away. The reason why this game is so good (in my opinion) is because it STILL plays like halo, but is SO polished that it will entertain for years. It comes down to Fun Factor. Period. Now, when I say Halo (and Fun Factor) I mean Halo on xbox live.. because frankly there's no other game that plays with the Online functionality and game play like Halo. Like Bungie's 'holy pyramid' of weapon, grenade, and melee? What do you guys know about that? To me, that is the heart of playing Halo competitively. Bioshock? hahaha does that game play online? I've rented that game, and graphics and game play were admittingly excellent BUT there's no Online aspect to it!! In this day and age, why the fuck would you buy ANY First Person Shooter if it's not online? Bioshock was entertaining, it had smoother graphics and sound than Halo 3, BUT could I see myself playing that game a month after buying it? How would I do that? Somebody please explain to me how a grown adult could play a FPS against 'the computer' after you've beaten it. Do you guys really have that much fun with it? Really? Maybe it's me, but, this day and age.. If the game doesn't have Online play and if you cant play that game with your buddy half way across the world, in the comfort of your own living room, all the while chatting about the last episode of Beauty and the Geek.. I am not forking down $$ for that game. That's all my halo rant.. thanks for reading lol LONG LIVE HALO (at least until Bungie develops a new FPS).… Expand
  28. D.O.
    Sep 27, 2007
    9
    Halo 3, multiplayer wise, is a vast improvement. the weapons are more balanced and the game is more strategic and skill oriented. the gap between good and bad players widens.
  29. RigelH.
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    i think that Halo 3 is a really cool game the graphics are awsome but the pnly thing that anoyes me is that it is only xBox 360. But i have one thats why its awsome.
  30. Jason
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    Any one who thinks this game is too easy needs to play on a real gamers level. This game is a 5 on Normal, but crank it up a couple notches, then Halo shines as always...and please stop comparing it to Bioshock and Gears.....Halo could not be Halo without those epic battles sequences...and bioshock and gears....have none of those.
  31. SimonP.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    Giving a game of this quality anything like a score of 0,1,2,3 etc shows a breathtaking lack of understanding of video games. Leaving aside whether you do or don
  32. DavidV.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    A worth addition to the Halo series. Great graphics, fun campaign , and an awesome multiplayer/live. I thought there would be more new ideas, but it's still an improvement over Halo 2.
  33. AndrewM.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    Anyone that rated this a 1 clearly did not play the game. Whether you like FPS or not you cannot say that the game didnt have great landscapes and decent game play, it stayed true to Halo universe and Halo style play.
  34. MatthewWilliams
    Sep 30, 2007
    9
    All the Halo games have been very succsessful but Halo3 is the best game of 2007 with great one player gameplay, but the best part is xbox live is the best part. I am only dissapointed how nothing is very new.
  35. MatthewR.
    Sep 30, 2007
    9
    Its amazing how Bungie manages to wow us. The single player is easy but the co-op was really fun with up to 4 players. the graphics were good but not if you dont have a hd screen . the point of the game isnt its campaign. the point is to get online n play. it doesnt matter if the campaign was boring you should b playing online not on campaign every1 who has played online knows that. i Its amazing how Bungie manages to wow us. The single player is easy but the co-op was really fun with up to 4 players. the graphics were good but not if you dont have a hd screen . the point of the game isnt its campaign. the point is to get online n play. it doesnt matter if the campaign was boring you should b playing online not on campaign every1 who has played online knows that. i think it was worth getting a 360 over and playing with others online. ithink if u play online you will like it if you dont well ur going 2 not like it.… Expand
  36. SeanD.
    Jan 16, 2008
    9
    Obviously Rat A. doesn't even have the game considering the fact that it says "The stunning conclusion to the halo trilogy" on the back cover and uses the slogan "finish the fight" more times than I can remember.... This game was a dissapointment for me personally because I was expecting something amazing with all the great reviews and hype. The online multiplayer is really fun but Obviously Rat A. doesn't even have the game considering the fact that it says "The stunning conclusion to the halo trilogy" on the back cover and uses the slogan "finish the fight" more times than I can remember.... This game was a dissapointment for me personally because I was expecting something amazing with all the great reviews and hype. The online multiplayer is really fun but it does get repetetive with limited maps... I don't find anything about the game fantastic but it doesn't deserve terrible reviews... The campaign may not be amazing but that is because the bungie team was focusing on multiplayer... The game had okay graphics, great gameplay, not too great of a storyline, but good multiplayer. I personally like gears much more and think this game is hyped when it really shouldn't be.… Expand
  37. JohnE.
    Jan 27, 2008
    9
    Even though gamers were promised a truly epic tale that would be virtually impossible for any game to live up to, I think Halo 3 comes very close, not having bought into the hype and read anything about it before I bought it. Online play is excellent, game variants and maps, along with a constant supply of opponents keep it going for as long as you can.
  38. KyleW.
    Mar 4, 2008
    9
    Better than HALO and HALO2 New weapons Better graphics.
  39. DannyS.
    Mar 7, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 truly stands as a worthy sequel to the Halo franchise. It's stunning visuals, overwhelming soundtrack, sublime controls, and limitless entertainment all seem to come together, crafting a game near true perfection. Multiplayer mode is by far its greatest strength. The newly convieved theater and forge mode are not only creative and original, they're completely Halo 3 truly stands as a worthy sequel to the Halo franchise. It's stunning visuals, overwhelming soundtrack, sublime controls, and limitless entertainment all seem to come together, crafting a game near true perfection. Multiplayer mode is by far its greatest strength. The newly convieved theater and forge mode are not only creative and original, they're completely entertaining. Though amazing in so many ways, Halo 3 is not without its flaws. The campaign mode was well concieved and the game's story constantly left me in both suspense & wonder. The campaign, however, was far too short. This is the greatest flaw of Halo 3. Minor technical issues were noted here and there, and the marines AI definently has its problems. The marines seemed to do well in combat, but when operating vehicles, repeatedly running into tree's were quite common. All in all, Halo 3 is among my favorite titles of all time. No game is perfect, and perhaps never will be. But Bungie proved themselves once more, and showed the world that Halo 3 is among the best!… Expand
  40. JordanK.
    Apr 5, 2008
    9
    Great game. However, the npcs can never understand priorities. For instance, I was driving around a warthog, and all of a sudden I came across a wraith. Normally, the wraith would be the first to go, but the npc was more interested in shooting nearby butterflies. So i tried to let the npc drive. didn't go over so well, considering he was more interested in driving into nearby rocks Great game. However, the npcs can never understand priorities. For instance, I was driving around a warthog, and all of a sudden I came across a wraith. Normally, the wraith would be the first to go, but the npc was more interested in shooting nearby butterflies. So i tried to let the npc drive. didn't go over so well, considering he was more interested in driving into nearby rocks instead of evading wraith fire. Great game, but it's only flaw is computer ai, and it's slightly unbalanced arsenal of weapons.… Expand
  41. MaxwellB.
    May 22, 2008
    9
    Solid game.Good graphics, fun campaign and Xbox Live play is what really pulls through for this game. Great matchmaking and the custom games ability adds to the games appeal. Forge is a great addition to this installment. Definatly a Buy for all Xbox 360 gamers.
  42. DannySainsbury
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 is truly a fabulous game in most aspects. It completely brings depth, style, creativity, and fun in one big package. This game, however, is not perfect. I feel that campaign was amazing, but somewhat lacking in terms of bringing the "halo" feel that came with Halo 1 and 2. Despite this, it's still stellar.
    It's difficult to read all these negative user reviews, because    Halo 3 is truly a fabulous game in most aspects. It completely brings depth, style, creativity, and fun in one big package. This game, however, is not perfect. I feel that campaign was amazing, but somewhat lacking in terms of bringing the "halo" feel that came with Halo 1 and 2. Despite this, it's still stellar.
    It's difficult to read all these negative user reviews, because just like everybody hating president bush is the "cool thing" to do, bashing on Halo 3 is also. I've asked about a million people why they hate bush, and they can't give me an answer. I don't like bush, but I at least know why I don't like him. Same with Halo. They can't say why they hate it, except for reasons that they hear other people say. It's too bad so many people try so hard to fit in.

    Halo 3 delivers, and nothing in God's great world can change that. It is truth.    … Expand
  43. DannyH.
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 delivers in all aspects. It's not perfect, but nearly so. Don't you just love all these PS3 fan boys giving Halo 3 a negative review because they hate Microsoft so much? It's amazing that they try so hard but fall so short. Who would have thought. Epic fail for sure, sony fans.
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. L.D.
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    The best multiplayer game you'll ever play, but the campaign is a little short and unintersting... liked to see more out of the ending. Great game
  54. GAZK
    Nov 24, 2007
    9
    The gameplay is totally subperb, the enemy and ally AI is great,except for the driving of your squadmates. The storyline is good for the first half. The Multiplayer is great and playing in co-op campaign is so fun. The physics, the abilty to destroy phantoms,scarbs is good too. The ability of the flood to revive the dead is also a good new feature. Also the scale of the battles makes you The gameplay is totally subperb, the enemy and ally AI is great,except for the driving of your squadmates. The storyline is good for the first half. The Multiplayer is great and playing in co-op campaign is so fun. The physics, the abilty to destroy phantoms,scarbs is good too. The ability of the flood to revive the dead is also a good new feature. Also the scale of the battles makes you really feel like your there fighting. I just wish that there was a space battle mission where you get to fly longswords/pelicans as you try to take down a covenant capital ship. The graphics are also great and it is good to see in the distance a battle going on. I would have gave this game a 10/10 except the medicore stortline lost me and the ability not to play as the arbiter was also a bummer. It is simply the best FPS I have ever played.… Expand
  55. Adrian
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    The last 2 levels were a joke and left a bad taste in my mouth. And what's with all of you fanboys creaming y'alls pants over the Legendary ending? If it weren't for the addicting and frenetic gameplay and the deep multiplayer, this would be just another shooter. Either way, this series is WAY overrated.
  56. TobyO.
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    Not surprised to see all the hate by users. Dissing backtracking? Try Metroid Prime 3! Mad at the short campaign mode? Multiplayer is the main draw here! This is a decent single-player console FPS and one of the best multiplayer experiences in gaming. The feature set in Halo 3 is incredible, the graphics are sublime, and the music is epic.
  57. Michael
    Oct 22, 2007
    9
    The Marine AI can be pretty stupid, but the rest is still as much as I hoped for.
  58. RayM.
    Dec 27, 2007
    9
    Halo 3 is a sequel. If you were expecting a completely new game then you are lacking in intelligence. Halo 3 does exactly what you expect from a sequel, it improves upon the formula and adds new stuff. What makes Halo 3 so good is it's action. No other shooting game does it better in my opinion and I've been playing them for years. Bioshock, The Orange Box and COD4 are all Halo 3 is a sequel. If you were expecting a completely new game then you are lacking in intelligence. Halo 3 does exactly what you expect from a sequel, it improves upon the formula and adds new stuff. What makes Halo 3 so good is it's action. No other shooting game does it better in my opinion and I've been playing them for years. Bioshock, The Orange Box and COD4 are all excellent games for different reasons but Halo 3 just nails the formula of guns, grenades and melee. The gameplay is action packed and the online play will get your adrenaline pumping like you wouldn't believe. There's nothing like scoring a triple kill and then getting all tense and excited as you desperately try to find that overkill in time, or making a comeback from 20 points behind to take the game by one point. The multiplayer is absolutely phenomenal, it is super exciting and at times even hilarious. However, It can be very frustrating and, at times, very unforgiving but that is no fault of the game, though it is easier to blame it. The campaign is Halo 3's weakest link, it is great and is fantastic in 4 player online co op (if you've got a good internet connection) but it is graphically disappointing. The cutscenes are quite ugly and the second to last level is just awful. The game keeps a solid framerate throughout though, so it is to be commended for that. The story is terrific and the game does a good job of finishing the trilogy, whilst leaving the door open for possible expansion. Also, the music and sound effects are outstanding, the attention to detail is astonishing. The two newest additions are the Forge and Theatre modes and I could go on for hours about how ridiculously awesome they are, they do an absolutely fantastic job of adding more value to this incredible package and make for a refreshing break from all the action. All in all, if you are looking for a social gaming experience, you cannot go wrong with Halo 3 as everything about it has more than one person in mind, if you are looking for an incredible, competetitive online mode then no other game does it better, but if you are looking for a deep and involving single player experience then you would be better off with something like BioShock. Summary: Gameplay: 10 Graphics: 8 Sound: 10 Value: 10 (If you have an Xbox Live Gold Account).… Expand
  59. jamesbuffery
    Oct 25, 2007
    9
    i dont gent what most of the rest of you are saying about halo 3 giving it 1s and 2s. i mean it may not be perfect but no game is. there hasnt been that many changes to the game but i dont blame bungie at all for this they have created the best selling game and i would to change little to what halo 3 produced. and in the end thats what most people (including myself) play the game for. ai dont gent what most of the rest of you are saying about halo 3 giving it 1s and 2s. i mean it may not be perfect but no game is. there hasnt been that many changes to the game but i dont blame bungie at all for this they have created the best selling game and i would to change little to what halo 3 produced. and in the end thats what most people (including myself) play the game for. a high adreneline action pack alien killing slaughter fest and i and probably many others dont want this to change so please... give it a chance?… Expand
  60. MaxM.
    Oct 29, 2007
    9
    You have to be an idiot to rate this game lower than 8. I know there are alot of anti-halo people out there but, damnit, you have to admit this game is a masterpiece. To be honest, the cinematics were my favorite part of the story. Halo 1 still has the best playable story but H3 has the best cinematics I have ever seen in video games. The multiplayer is great too. Literally, everyone on You have to be an idiot to rate this game lower than 8. I know there are alot of anti-halo people out there but, damnit, you have to admit this game is a masterpiece. To be honest, the cinematics were my favorite part of the story. Halo 1 still has the best playable story but H3 has the best cinematics I have ever seen in video games. The multiplayer is great too. Literally, everyone on my friends list is playing Halo whenever I check so all of you that think Halo sucks, you're outnumbered......by far.… Expand
  61. AnonymousMC
    Sep 23, 2007
    9
    I didn't like Halo 1 or 2, but decided to give 3rd part a chance, and what a ride it was. Gameplay is pure genius, AI is awesome and levels are entertaining. Gfx isn't bioshock-like but it holds to it's own (HDR and water effects are really nice). I didn't try multiplayer yet, but this game is worth buying for single player mode alone.
  62. MatthewS.
    Sep 25, 2007
    9
    It's a very solid game. There aren't many things to complain about. But It doesn't deserve a perfect score. Bioshock is still the best game on the 360. Halo 3 is number 2 in my book.
  63. BryanS.
    Sep 25, 2007
    9
    Halo 3 is my favorite game on the XBOX 360. Better than Gears of War. Better than BioShock. The campaign is a welcome return to form, and while the story doesn't come close to capturing the spirit of the first installment, it is equally as fun and a very satisfying conclusion to the remarkable trilogy. For this genre, Halo 3 bosts the best gameplay on the market and, of course, the Halo 3 is my favorite game on the XBOX 360. Better than Gears of War. Better than BioShock. The campaign is a welcome return to form, and while the story doesn't come close to capturing the spirit of the first installment, it is equally as fun and a very satisfying conclusion to the remarkable trilogy. For this genre, Halo 3 bosts the best gameplay on the market and, of course, the multiplayer will be played for years. Literally.… Expand
  64. ShawnH.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    I think Chad K down there sums it up i would give it a 9 it does lack somethings, but all in all i think the Forge makes this game by far the best game out right now..
  65. Logan
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Okay so the game's not perfect. But all you people giving it a 5 or a 6 or even a 1? Why would you expect it to be a completely new experience? Its Halo! Its not trying to be Bioshock, its not trying to be RS Vegas, its trying to be HALO, and it does a wonderful job. All you people giving it bad ratings must have a personal vendetta with this series or something because this game is Okay so the game's not perfect. But all you people giving it a 5 or a 6 or even a 1? Why would you expect it to be a completely new experience? Its Halo! Its not trying to be Bioshock, its not trying to be RS Vegas, its trying to be HALO, and it does a wonderful job. All you people giving it bad ratings must have a personal vendetta with this series or something because this game is by no means terrible. Get over yourselves, guys.… Expand
  66. StrappedMunkey
    Sep 27, 2007
    9
    Great game! Multiplayer is simply amazing. You'll spend hours just going into replay movies to watch your best kills from every angle. It's here when you get to slow the game down that you really see how detailed and brilliant the graphics are. I haven't been into the single player campaign too far yet, but so far it's not blowing my mind....but neither did Halo 2. Great game! Multiplayer is simply amazing. You'll spend hours just going into replay movies to watch your best kills from every angle. It's here when you get to slow the game down that you really see how detailed and brilliant the graphics are. I haven't been into the single player campaign too far yet, but so far it's not blowing my mind....but neither did Halo 2. Basically if you aren't into multiplayer, then why do you even care about this game anyway? If you are, then buy it and enjoy.… Expand
  67. JasonD.
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    I can't believe the oversight in many of the negative reviews. Most reviews treat the campaign as the only important part of the game. While it might be the only important element to a subset of the public, the ENTIRE package should be evaluated. And when you do that, you see what makes Halo 2 different from Halo 3. If you fixate on comparing graphics, you will see whatever the hell I can't believe the oversight in many of the negative reviews. Most reviews treat the campaign as the only important part of the game. While it might be the only important element to a subset of the public, the ENTIRE package should be evaluated. And when you do that, you see what makes Halo 2 different from Halo 3. If you fixate on comparing graphics, you will see whatever the hell you want to see... and people do. It's a great litmus test of how realistic your expectations were. But regardless of the hype, Halo 3 is a great game. Hype should have nothing to do with the way you rate the game, but for some odd reason, how a game was hyped is now as important as how a game plays or what it looks like. I'm giving Halo 3 a 9, not because I'm an emo child who has beef with everything that's popular or because I think "Marketing is duh devil." It's a jampacked package and each piece is relevant, polished, and fun. It's Halo 3, the sequel to Halo 2. What the hell were you expecting? If you have a predisposition to hate it, you will hate it, and vice versa. So, don't take my word for it. Odds are you already made up your mind.… Expand
  68. MattP.
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    OK first off you either love halo or hate it, and to my suprise there are alot more ppl then i expected that hated it, and for the stupidest reasons. I mean ppl complaining that "its too basic" or theres not enough knew thngs, I mean ya theres just 2 new grenades, like 7 new wepons, new vehicles and air craft, and like new different peices of eqiupment, ya thats not enough at all! Also pplOK first off you either love halo or hate it, and to my suprise there are alot more ppl then i expected that hated it, and for the stupidest reasons. I mean ppl complaining that "its too basic" or theres not enough knew thngs, I mean ya theres just 2 new grenades, like 7 new wepons, new vehicles and air craft, and like new different peices of eqiupment, ya thats not enough at all! Also ppl saying that the single player sucks! dude, did u even play attention to the single player! better graphics, improved action and reloading bottons, the many aliens to kill, plenty of wehicle levels, I think the single player is very satisfying. the only thing i dont like is that the single player is just alittle too short, and thats it! multiplayer is just stellar, graphics ust unbelievable, and this game diffintly finishes the fight. Buy this game! dont listen to these ppl who complain to the littlest things, becuase it didnt live up to there standards, those ppl dont even look at the greatest cause there too up in there own head to realize it. Buy the game its worth it… Expand
  69. PatrickS.
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    Halo 3 was what I expected, nothing more. That being said, It is still one of the best games for the Xbox 360. However it seems like Bungie could have done something more...
  70. PerryA.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    Nothing like a little hype to bring out the haters. Reading some these comments you'd think this game is the worst game in the world. It's not people, it isn't disappointing either- Bungie took what was great about their previous installments and took it to another level. Its great. I think its just a damn shame that people are comparing it to Gears of War and Bioshock- Nothing like a little hype to bring out the haters. Reading some these comments you'd think this game is the worst game in the world. It's not people, it isn't disappointing either- Bungie took what was great about their previous installments and took it to another level. Its great. I think its just a damn shame that people are comparing it to Gears of War and Bioshock- yeah they are great games with great graphics- but Halo doesn't aspire to be these games- Halo aspires to be Halo. And in #3 its the best Halo yet.… Expand
  71. PaulShelley
    Oct 17, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 is a good and very popular game, in fact I think it actually suffers from the fact that its popular. Internet trolls who must masturbate to the opening credits to CoD4 or wipe their pimply fuggly faces of tears while playing Bioshock hate Halo because its an every-mans game for adults. The replay value is great, the story is interesting and the gameplay is simple. By no means isHalo 3 is a good and very popular game, in fact I think it actually suffers from the fact that its popular. Internet trolls who must masturbate to the opening credits to CoD4 or wipe their pimply fuggly faces of tears while playing Bioshock hate Halo because its an every-mans game for adults. The replay value is great, the story is interesting and the gameplay is simple. By no means is it gods gift to man, but neither is CoD4. The only reason I can imagine why Halo gets so much crap is because Gamers are frightened that people who enjoy the company of women, drink occasionally and don't live in their parents basement can pick up and enjoy this game. Its a socially acceptable game where even 'frat dudes' can play it with out being considered nerdy. It is this social acceptance, which it seems many gamers never attain in their lives, that I can only attribute to its unpopularity with an internet community obsessed with anything non-halo as being SO much better then Halo, even though it still ranks up there with games like CoD4 in online play and popularity.
    Halo isn't a perfect game and the whole game plays like the first Halo game, but that's the point. In a world where it seems there needs to be something jaw dropping and eye catching like 'perks', 'plasmids' or 'frame rate' Halo remembers what old fashioned video game fun is. Its not realistic, but when you win a duel with a well placed grenade on Live or beat a 10 foot ape alien to death with a pistol you feel good. that's a feeling that is hard to get with CoD4's easy camp levels, broken tru skill system and defective 'perks' (which are complained about by even the most hardened Call of Duty 4 fan. Note that I said Call of Duty 4, not Call of Duty, there is a significant difference between the two.) Now Halo does have issues but where as logically I would give CoD4 an 8 or 8.5 as a result of those issues Halo gets a 9 because its problems aren't nearly as game breaking. Halo's issues, with nearly worthless equipment and at times nerfed weapons and maps, are problems but you can still play the game without those things affecting your experience at all. You can get around those problems and still have a fun time unlike Call of Duty 4 where you can only tolerate its problems just so long before you want to throw the controller across the room.
    In short Halo brings the fun, and lets you have all kinds of it, something most other games are hard pressed to do.    … Expand
  72. Maslab
    Mar 26, 2008
    9
    As the ending of the trilogy, its the shortest and least fulfilling campaign, but I believe it wraps up the story very nicely. Gameplay does feel a bit slower than the other games, and a slightly wider POV would have been appreciated, but other than that, this game is amazing. The strongest point of the game is the multiplayer, which is really fun and engaging. So if you don't have As the ending of the trilogy, its the shortest and least fulfilling campaign, but I believe it wraps up the story very nicely. Gameplay does feel a bit slower than the other games, and a slightly wider POV would have been appreciated, but other than that, this game is amazing. The strongest point of the game is the multiplayer, which is really fun and engaging. So if you don't have Xbox Live, you may want to get it before you get this game, as the campaign plays out really fast.… Expand
  73. Zac
    Sep 29, 2008
    9
    No game is perfect but this one is pretty good.Yeah it was overhipped.So what, overall the game is pretty good.I read most the comments below 6's and noticed it was by people who either were GOW or COD4 fanboys.I don't play halo constantly but I played both GOW and COD4.The only thing really fun in GOW is the multiplayer and the only thing fun in COD4 is the campaign, the online No game is perfect but this one is pretty good.Yeah it was overhipped.So what, overall the game is pretty good.I read most the comments below 6's and noticed it was by people who either were GOW or COD4 fanboys.I don't play halo constantly but I played both GOW and COD4.The only thing really fun in GOW is the multiplayer and the only thing fun in COD4 is the campaign, the online is full of noobs who teabag and smacktalk about how perfect it is.I don't say halo is perfect but it is sure as hell better than COD4.But GOW and halo do measure up...I perfure halo but GOW is just as fun.But I perfure FPS but GOW is a good TPS.… Expand
  74. nuthead
    Nov 12, 2007
    9
    It's not the best game in the halo trilogy, but it still get's 9/10. The campaign should have been a bit harder!(waaaay to easy, even on legendary difficult..). I love the multiplayer, becowse there's usually some crazy nut-head in each game that i allways laugh to, and i'm pretty good at it to(i don't mean being a crazy nut-head) so i don't die alot.
  75. RobJ.
    Nov 28, 2007
    9
    For an individual who has not played either Halo 1 or 2 at length, this game was absolutely awesome! However, the single-player campaign was much too short, which is the only reason why I did not give Halo 3 a 10/10.
  76. TalonA.
    Nov 14, 2008
    9
    I like how people give the score a 7 or lower and expect to think their opinion is sooo more valid than mine or anyone else's. We're all entitled to our own opinion, but these excuses are just...stupid. Halo 3 is a true blockbuster, and you're an idiot if you haven't bought it by now. The multiplayer is epic, they're already coming out with a new campaign and map I like how people give the score a 7 or lower and expect to think their opinion is sooo more valid than mine or anyone else's. We're all entitled to our own opinion, but these excuses are just...stupid. Halo 3 is a true blockbuster, and you're an idiot if you haven't bought it by now. The multiplayer is epic, they're already coming out with a new campaign and map packs are not rare. At least Halo 3 uses REAL Multiplayer maps, unlike COD4, which recycles single-player maps. And for those who like to say "oh, it has so many little kids on it"...well...so does COD4. So does every game.… Expand
  77. niconline
    Oct 29, 2012
    9
    No surprise here. Halo 3 is everything it was hyped to be. Epic story, campaign mode and an online community stronger than any game before it and probably for a long time after it. There certainly are a flaws just like any other game, but they are few and far between. If you don't have this yet, you're either being stubborn or just trying to be different, because there is really no reasonNo surprise here. Halo 3 is everything it was hyped to be. Epic story, campaign mode and an online community stronger than any game before it and probably for a long time after it. There certainly are a flaws just like any other game, but they are few and far between. If you don't have this yet, you're either being stubborn or just trying to be different, because there is really no reason not to love it.… Expand
  78. Review9
    Aug 22, 2010
    9
    Halo 3 is an amazing game. Yes it did have a short campaign but I had a hell of a time playing it. The game is now 3 years old but people continue to play it. It has over 20 multiplayer maps and plenty of game modes including a different weekend special every week. It is a great FPS and that is why i give it a 9 out of 10
  79. Slapmedo
    Aug 27, 2010
    9
    Extremely good game the single player is the thing that brings it down 2 points the multi-player is mainly put into a large niche. For my experience of the multi-player was amazing with the newer maps like sandbox makes user like games like Micheal Myers from Call of Duty, and make a actual game mode and create you own map for the game type makes it so much better If your extremely intoExtremely good game the single player is the thing that brings it down 2 points the multi-player is mainly put into a large niche. For my experience of the multi-player was amazing with the newer maps like sandbox makes user like games like Micheal Myers from Call of Duty, and make a actual game mode and create you own map for the game type makes it so much better If your extremely into Call of Duty there is a small chance of you liking this game i am a big fan of both.… Expand
  80. Gweedoh692
    Aug 27, 2010
    9
    The campaign has its ups and downs, but still has its replay value to it. The matching system is still great, and the game-play is fine (although others cannot admit to it). Custom games have gotten better since Halo 2. More customization, options, "freedom". Forge, ah yes. This map editor is got to be one of the main reasons Halo 3 got so much more to it. Now then, on to the cons. LetsThe campaign has its ups and downs, but still has its replay value to it. The matching system is still great, and the game-play is fine (although others cannot admit to it). Custom games have gotten better since Halo 2. More customization, options, "freedom". Forge, ah yes. This map editor is got to be one of the main reasons Halo 3 got so much more to it. Now then, on to the cons. Lets just say the community isn't the brightest. Map restrictions have been put on most of the playlists, meaning that newer members to the Halo community would have to spend a little bit more money to fully experience Halo 3's gameplay. All and all, it's a great game. Just make sure you're in party chat, or have friends to play with.… Expand
  81. gom123
    Aug 28, 2010
    9
    Halo 3 is a great game the campaign is not the best but it has it's upsides.
    I would recommend this game to any first person shooter fan just do not expect the campaign to be fantastic
  82. Jagkid007
    Sep 6, 2010
    9
    Halo is one of the most successful first person shooters ever made and the latest installment does not fall short of expectations. Shooting aliens has never been this fun. The singleplayer is fun and after you beat on normal, you are probably going to go back to get the legendary achievement. The multiplayer is also very fun. It is simple, yet probably one of the funnest multiplayer gamesHalo is one of the most successful first person shooters ever made and the latest installment does not fall short of expectations. Shooting aliens has never been this fun. The singleplayer is fun and after you beat on normal, you are probably going to go back to get the legendary achievement. The multiplayer is also very fun. It is simple, yet probably one of the funnest multiplayer games i have ever played. So as you can see, this game is great and fun and is definitely worth a buy for anyone with a 360.… Expand
  83. starmario123
    Apr 27, 2011
    9
    9.5/10 = Incredible = It's an online shooter that still holds a major fan base today! It's roughly four and a half years old!! Very great and innovative shooter, a game that truly deserved it's sales numbers.
  84. aadms
    Jun 11, 2011
    9
    Four years after its release and I enjoyed this game probably as much as when it was first released to the public. Great FPS that gave you a large array of weapons to choose from. So many different ways to lead an assault on the enemy, so many different ways to die. The action was non-stop, the cut scenes were few and didn't slow down the story (considering how cut scenes are being used soFour years after its release and I enjoyed this game probably as much as when it was first released to the public. Great FPS that gave you a large array of weapons to choose from. So many different ways to lead an assault on the enemy, so many different ways to die. The action was non-stop, the cut scenes were few and didn't slow down the story (considering how cut scenes are being used so poorly in today's games). The story itself had a perfect pace for this type of game, not once did I zone out while people were elaborating on the plot. And unlike the MW2 games, it's has twice as long the game play!… Expand
  85. Watermelon789
    Jul 10, 2011
    9
    Halo right now isn't the big monster that was eleven years ago, of course , generations pass fast and more games keeps changing the video game landscape. Halo 3 is a badass of a game and is a replay value game pumping up with the story that is great, the multiplayer is satisfying and the forge is cool. People ( some) will say this is bad and talk trash to it, but also, don't you thinkHalo right now isn't the big monster that was eleven years ago, of course , generations pass fast and more games keeps changing the video game landscape. Halo 3 is a badass of a game and is a replay value game pumping up with the story that is great, the multiplayer is satisfying and the forge is cool. People ( some) will say this is bad and talk trash to it, but also, don't you think that the CoD series is aging a little bit every time?.I respect the opinion of every people that say CoD is the best , but in the future there will be some thing better than that. Halo is the face of the 360 as for GoW .… Expand
  86. greekaussie
    Jun 5, 2011
    9
    people giving this game a 0 are just being plain stupid. I play games regardless what console and so forth and have to say playing halo 3 again after 4 years is still a great gaming experience. if like me you love fps you'll find that this has tight controls, great enemies to fight, and that great halo universe. i do confess the 2nd to last flood level is a bit boring but what games dontpeople giving this game a 0 are just being plain stupid. I play games regardless what console and so forth and have to say playing halo 3 again after 4 years is still a great gaming experience. if like me you love fps you'll find that this has tight controls, great enemies to fight, and that great halo universe. i do confess the 2nd to last flood level is a bit boring but what games dont have slumps in their durations? i enjoy both single player and multiplayer, and now especially you can grab one so cheap, its a brilliant buy… Expand
  87. Leeway
    Jun 12, 2011
    9
    Even though it was a couple of years ago, I just had to comment on this amazing franchise/trilogy. It made me appreciate video games now (I used to think games were just a waste of time, some of them are still). Visually updated and full of epic-grand situations (hahaha can't find the right words), I mean this game just blew my mind completely. Yes, it WAS overrated but looking back at itEven though it was a couple of years ago, I just had to comment on this amazing franchise/trilogy. It made me appreciate video games now (I used to think games were just a waste of time, some of them are still). Visually updated and full of epic-grand situations (hahaha can't find the right words), I mean this game just blew my mind completely. Yes, it WAS overrated but looking back at it now, pretty good memories (me and my brothers/friends playing the campaign/battling each other in different ruins-forget what that's called). The story is more easy to follow and it still was kind of depressing but nevertheless, "a very good ending to a well-beloved video game series." Halo 4? Okay now its pushing it, I mean Halo Reach was very good but seriously what is Halo 4 going to be about? hmmm....… Expand
  88. bighead6000
    Jul 5, 2011
    9
    In my opinion, this a game with a great campaign, and fun multiplayer. Halo 3 was one of the first xbox 360 games i have ever got, and it is definitely a great buy. This game is a classic, and if you don't have it, you should seriously consider getting it.
  89. ijy101
    Jul 10, 2011
    9
    fantastic game play and multiplayer definitely make this a very good game and a must play the story was not as good as the first two and while it finished the story well it was very confusing for people who hadnt played the first one and even for people who did and really followed the story.
  90. Jellomello
    Aug 12, 2011
    9
    Love it, hate it, don't give a **** about it, I don't care. It definitely is one of the best halo games second only to the second part of the halo series. Great story line, great game play, great graphics. The only thing that concerns me is the boss battle in the last mission is short and boring. A flying light bulb that shoots lasers at you, and every time you go near it, it pushes youLove it, hate it, don't give a **** about it, I don't care. It definitely is one of the best halo games second only to the second part of the halo series. Great story line, great game play, great graphics. The only thing that concerns me is the boss battle in the last mission is short and boring. A flying light bulb that shoots lasers at you, and every time you go near it, it pushes you back with a force? Come on, is that it? Is that all? Hopefully, the series will redeem itself when it makes Halo 4, and the boss is the Gravemind. Other than that, if the last boss was the Gravemind, I give this game a complete 10 out of 10.… Expand
  91. VIBU
    Aug 15, 2011
    9
    Very good FPS. The gameplay is great, much like previous Halo games. It is not perfect, but I still had a wonderful time playing it with my friends. Even if it has been a while since it has released, I still from time to time come back to play it
  92. Geoffory2
    Aug 30, 2011
    9
    Halo 3 is a good game with good multiplayer. The worst thing is the short campaign and don't think they wrapped the trilogy up as well as I thought they would. Anyway its a very good game and is a solid continuation of the series.
  93. CarsonRGB
    Oct 4, 2011
    9
    Story: 9
    Characters: 9
    Graphics: 10
    Setting: 8
    Multiplayer: 10
    Soundtrack: 10
    Audio: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Re-Playability Value: 8
    Fun Factor: 9

    Score: 9.3/10 = A+
  94. TAMPjackoon
    Oct 7, 2011
    9
    Here we are, the end of the Halo Trilogy...or the first one anyway. (I don't think they should make a 4th, just keep making spin-offs) But all that aside, this is a completely excellent game. Of course like the whole Halo series, the story and dialog is fantastic. You'll want to play the campaign over and over and over again, especially if you play with friends, then you virtually can't goHere we are, the end of the Halo Trilogy...or the first one anyway. (I don't think they should make a 4th, just keep making spin-offs) But all that aside, this is a completely excellent game. Of course like the whole Halo series, the story and dialog is fantastic. You'll want to play the campaign over and over and over again, especially if you play with friends, then you virtually can't go wrong, it's a good time, what can I say. And the multiplayer is fantastic, that is if you get what you want. In custom games I wish you could pick a game mode, pick a map, and find a server / create one. But you gotta put up with this playlist stuff, but still a monster of a game.… Expand
  95. Harthi
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    9.5,probably one of the best fps of all time.An epic campaign expect for mission 9 and the multiplayer i ever played.Some features such as the theater mode and forge were introduced by this game.
  96. iloveFFC
    Jul 23, 2013
    9
    Amazing game, my fav from the Halo series! Of coarse it's overrated, its only the end to the amazing Halo trilogy, and its where I think they should have stopped making Halo, (No hatred towards Halo Wars and Halo Reach, I love those games!) Way better than Halo 4, and the Covenant troops, (Especially the grunts and the brutes.) Of coarse the Elites are funny and in my opinion, them joiningAmazing game, my fav from the Halo series! Of coarse it's overrated, its only the end to the amazing Halo trilogy, and its where I think they should have stopped making Halo, (No hatred towards Halo Wars and Halo Reach, I love those games!) Way better than Halo 4, and the Covenant troops, (Especially the grunts and the brutes.) Of coarse the Elites are funny and in my opinion, them joining the humans is a highlight of the game, as they are my fav species from Halo, (Aside from the Engineers.) This game is must have for all Xbox 360 owners.… Expand
  97. ACardboardBox
    Dec 17, 2011
    9
    The game that made me get an Xbox 360. Simply put, one of the best first person shooters of all time. I can remember spending hours upon hours playing matchmaking and campaign. I would definitely recommend this game.
  98. Theguyoffire
    Nov 6, 2012
    9
    Just like the previous Halo games. This is a very well made game from its story telling to its multiplayer. A much better game then Halo reach and Halo odst.
  99. 7dogguy
    Feb 14, 2012
    9
    Best halo ever it has the most guns in the series the best levels and the easiest controls it's storyline could have been better but all around this is the best halo has to offer I'd play this over halo reach anyway it's a must buy
  100. potatoes351
    Aug 13, 2012
    9
    Here is the big finale Bungie don't **** it up! Oh wait too late. Halo 3 is a failure in terms of gameplay, it copies everything from the past two games and throws in the worst level design seen in the entire series. Halo 3 begins immediately after that bastard cliffhanger of Halo 2, The covenant have successfully invaded Earth, Master Chief is in bad condition and the flood are growingHere is the big finale Bungie don't **** it up! Oh wait too late. Halo 3 is a failure in terms of gameplay, it copies everything from the past two games and throws in the worst level design seen in the entire series. Halo 3 begins immediately after that bastard cliffhanger of Halo 2, The covenant have successfully invaded Earth, Master Chief is in bad condition and the flood are growing ever stronger along with the Gravemind orbiting Earth on the Covenant city High Charity with Cortana well and truly in its clutches. Chief must fight Covenant ground forces t get up to High Charity to secure the dying Cortana before the flood **** up what's left of earth. Halo 3 is a clearing up job of what you have previously ****ed up in Halo's 1&2 and then ends on another ****ing cliffhanger! The fact that its Halo, that it plays well and that the multiplayer is fantastic are its only redeeming factors. (Hence the high score)… 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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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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