Halo 3

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 690 out of 5503
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  1. spongebobsquarepants
    Apr 20, 2008
    8
    Halo one was a classic. Halo 2 expanded the Halo universe and made it more immersive with it's epic story and solid game-play. Halo 3's story is uncreative and disappointing. After halo 2's cliff hanger ending I was expecting bungie to expand the halo world even further. Instead, they refined all the combat and game-play from the first to games and made it better. ItHalo one was a classic. Halo 2 expanded the Halo universe and made it more immersive with it's epic story and solid game-play. Halo 3's story is uncreative and disappointing. After halo 2's cliff hanger ending I was expecting bungie to expand the halo world even further. Instead, they refined all the combat and game-play from the first to games and made it better. It just doesn't feel like bungie was trying hard enough! The game was too short. Level 8 was terrible. The ending was a rip off and very unoriginal. Despite the misleading hype this game was still great.… Expand
  2. AnonymousMC
    Apr 10, 2008
    6
    I think there is something a lot of people her need to try and understand. Yahtzee surmised it perfectly when he said "a perfect game shouldn't need anything to excuse itself. QED".
    The amount of 10s being thrown around here and then the comments saying "this particular aspect wasn't very good but the mulitplayer PWNS LOL" is ridiculous and these people need to learn how the    I think there is something a lot of people her need to try and understand. Yahtzee surmised it perfectly when he said "a perfect game shouldn't need anything to excuse itself. QED".
    The amount of 10s being thrown around here and then the comments saying "this particular aspect wasn't very good but the mulitplayer PWNS LOL" is ridiculous and these people need to learn how the "out of 10" rating system works. A 10 means perfect, untouchable, no possible faults, hence why only a few games in history deserve this particular title (Super Mario World for instance). Halo 3 is not one of them.
    Don't get me wrong, yes multiplayer is fun, (I particularly enjoy jugurnaught vs cars) but that does not excuse the weak storyline, serious lack of graphical inovation and general average-ness of the game.
    It's not bad... It's just not amazing    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. LukeV.
    Apr 9, 2008
    7
    Excellent solo play, multiplayer gets a bit repetitive.
  5. IsaacC.
    Apr 8, 2008
    10
    The Halo trilogy is best game ever created.
  6. MicaelC.
    Apr 7, 2008
    10
    The best game ever! After finishing at Easy, I just wanted more and yes if you think it's easy you have 3 levels more to hardness to try. The AI is great but the MP is even better. Great graphics and the feeling in the cars and guns are stunning.
  7. RichardM.
    Apr 5, 2008
    10
    Its absolutely amazing. People say that its not worth the money because they are unsatisfied, and its not fair to rate a game because it wasn't what you expected. Halo 3 is a completely different game from halo 1 and halo 2, with new levels, weapons, and features there are handfulls of new features for players, new and old to experience. Though its online doesn't "click" like Its absolutely amazing. People say that its not worth the money because they are unsatisfied, and its not fair to rate a game because it wasn't what you expected. Halo 3 is a completely different game from halo 1 and halo 2, with new levels, weapons, and features there are handfulls of new features for players, new and old to experience. Though its online doesn't "click" like that of halo 2, its campaign is completely amazing compared to halo 2, and its multiplayer is better than that of halo 1. Halo 3 is the perfect compliment to the halo series. Its not perfect, no game is perfect, but is by far the best title on the 360, with the best online play. Halo 3 is definitely a rent, and definitely a must buy.… Expand
  8. JasonM.
    Apr 5, 2008
    0
    With slightly better graphics than quake 1, the storyline of a coloring book, and less gameplay and replayability than a calculator, Halo 3 earns its place as the worst game I have ever played.
  9. 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
  10. MannyB.
    Apr 4, 2008
    8
    This game felt like a bit of a let-down, which is sad considering that the Halo franchise has so much potential. It easily would have gotten a better review if a few small problems were fixed.
  11. DanV.
    Apr 3, 2008
    4
    This game is better than the second, but the first one was much more better.
  12. Daniel
    Apr 1, 2008
    3
    I was completely unsatisfied with the experience.
  13. JohnN.
    Mar 30, 2008
    5
    I'll be very relevant with my interview and will avoid comparisons, for a more honest review. The single player is a vomit on top of dog droppings (that is an understatement). Bungie is a relic as you may know, and i feel as though they don't know how to make a next gen experience. It's chokepoint after chokepoint, problem after another. The guns feel recycled (which they I'll be very relevant with my interview and will avoid comparisons, for a more honest review. The single player is a vomit on top of dog droppings (that is an understatement). Bungie is a relic as you may know, and i feel as though they don't know how to make a next gen experience. It's chokepoint after chokepoint, problem after another. The guns feel recycled (which they are lol), and the hit detection is awful, you will find better in N64 shooters! The multiplayer redeems the single player don't worry. It surely isn't new, but with its easy party interface, and matchmaking system, it is eerily still ahead of most games you will find. My only complaint is that they decreased the gap between noobs and vets. Let the horrible die, and the good live. Overall, must buy for the multiplayer, why play the single player? Just look up the ending on youtube.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. CalumR.
    Mar 26, 2008
    10
    The greatest video game of all time. Combining new features such as forge and theatre with perfect graphics, an excellent online forum community and old-fashioned multiplayer gunplay.
  16. NeoMr.smith
    Mar 19, 2008
    1
    shit it gets one pont for graphics no real story kille sevens story is easy to follow compered to this game play is ify super ify if online if you have a wii and are going to get a 360 just for this game dont get star fox assalt it has a real story et muti-player only prob no online but who cares its still better than halo3 also Sean D. you dont understand ow to rate some thing from your shit it gets one pont for graphics no real story kille sevens story is easy to follow compered to this game play is ify super ify if online if you have a wii and are going to get a 360 just for this game dont get star fox assalt it has a real story et muti-player only prob no online but who cares its still better than halo3 also Sean D. you dont understand ow to rate some thing from your comment it sounds like a 7.5… Expand
  17. VinD.
    Mar 17, 2008
    8
    Classic game that only improves from the last two. The game is fun single player and Multiplayer coop is great also. Must have for all 360 owners!
  18. AlexA.
    Mar 17, 2008
    4
    This game was worse than halo 2 and i didn't think halo 2 was all that great i mean it awas good but not that good.
  19. KdH..
    Mar 15, 2008
    5
    Not enough ammo, boring, ridiculous cut scenes, claustrophobic restricted view in places, difficult to differentiate scenery in forest scenes..a real disappointment.
  20. EmilB.
    Mar 13, 2008
    4
    This is probably the most overhyped/overscored game ever. Pink weapons, very bad splitscreen! You dont even have the full screen. Monsters sound like some cartoon movie monster. Multiplayer is slow. This game is for kids. Im going back to COD4
  21. DanielHavoc
    Mar 7, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 performs superbly in many ways. Graphics, Audio, Entertainment, Playability, and Replay value are all very high. Halo 3 contains few errors, and is not perfect, but in the end it performs well.

    ---------------FOR METACRITIC (ERASE)-------------- Metacritic, if you could please allow my comment below this side note parapgrah to be added, I would highly appreciate it. I do not    Halo 3 performs superbly in many ways. Graphics, Audio, Entertainment, Playability, and Replay value are all very high. Halo 3 contains few errors, and is not perfect, but in the end it performs well.

    ---------------FOR METACRITIC (ERASE)--------------
    Metacritic, if you could please allow my comment below this side note parapgrah to be added, I would highly appreciate it. I do not seek to cause tension between fans of Halo and fans of COD. But I feel I deserve the right to mention what I have stated below, and know that I do not only speak for myself
    ---------------FOR METACRITIC (ERASE)--------------

    CALL OF DUTY 4 fans: I have played Call of Duty 4. It is a great game, and has both its advantages and disadvantages over other shooters (like Halo 3). But the fact that so many "anti-halo" fans are posting weak comments about COD's dominance over Halo 3, is unethical. This section is to rank Halo 3, not for COD Fanboys to share the obsessions about COD dominating Halo 3. I take no side between the two games. They are both great. But please save the COD talk for the COD section. And Halo fans, keep the Halo talk here.

    Thank you for your time. Happy gaming!    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. AnonymousMC
    Mar 7, 2008
    10
    One of the best games out for the Xbox 360. Every Xbox 360 gamer must simply buy it and play it. The only thing I didn't like about this game was that the campaign was too short and the last two levels were Terrible. But I'm still praying for a sequel to come.
  24. Gary
    Mar 6, 2008
    5
    A truly disappointing game. Definetly does not live up to the hype it was receiving. Also the visuals are not there like other games show. The only decent prospective is that of the multiplayer, even that does get extremely repetitive.
  25. NickW.
    Mar 6, 2008
    0
    Don't believe the hype this game is so over rated. One of the worst FPS I have ever played. If you want a good FPS buy Call of Duty 4 or the up and coming Timesplitters or Haze! Alien shooting C**P!
  26. KyleW.
    Mar 4, 2008
    9
    Better than HALO and HALO2 New weapons Better graphics.
  27. AidanJ.
    Mar 2, 2008
    0
    It's not a zero, but this could maybe help realign the balance. This game is a 5 or 6 out of 10, it's average. Nothing special. What's there is well executed, but lacks originality.
  28. PhengY.
    Feb 29, 2008
    0
    WOW! Am I missing something? The Halo franchise is mediocre at best, inane at worst... I have to give it a O to counterbalance all the people who enjoy wandering around aimlessing shooting aliens with no visceral appeal or true emotional impact not to mention no tension of any sort. kind of like the Metroid series... I would rather play Joust on the Atari and have 1,000 times of a blast WOW! Am I missing something? The Halo franchise is mediocre at best, inane at worst... I have to give it a O to counterbalance all the people who enjoy wandering around aimlessing shooting aliens with no visceral appeal or true emotional impact not to mention no tension of any sort. kind of like the Metroid series... I would rather play Joust on the Atari and have 1,000 times of a blast then touch this drivel...… Expand
  29. AnonymousMC
    Feb 28, 2008
    7
    Lets start with the good. The graphics are good but that's the case for just about every game these days, the music is still great, and the story is good.

    Now the bad parts. While the enemy AI is decent enough, your marine buddies are just about as bad as they could get. The campaign only lasted me 7 hours my first time though and less on subsequent playthroughs. Some of the    Lets start with the good. The graphics are good but that's the case for just about every game these days, the music is still great, and the story is good.

    Now the bad parts. While the enemy AI is decent enough, your marine buddies are just about as bad as they could get. The campaign only lasted me 7 hours my first time though and less on subsequent playthroughs.
    Some of the level design is terribly unintuitive, specifically the Cortana level. I found myself getting lost in several rooms and wandered around aimlessly for several minutes before I found out where I was supposed to be going.
    The difficulty curve also varies drastically throughout the game. At some points near the beginning I died many times before I could move onto the next area. But as I progressed, it became increasingly easier to a point where it was too easy. The Flood only take 2-3 bashes to kill with just about any weapon. The "boss" fights are complete jokes, and the game ends with the easiest sequence in a game that I've ever played.

    And as for the online multiplayer, I don't care about it. I don't play games online save for RTS games so I can't say if it's good or bad. But with what I have played, the game is decent. There are plenty of better FPS games out there that you can play. If you need to know how the story ends and you hate reading, play the game, otherwise read a plot synopsis and save yourself $60.    … Expand
  30. JakeF.
    Feb 25, 2008
    7
    I thought it was going to be better than it actually was!
  31. EddieM.
    Feb 24, 2008
    10
    For the users or critics to give this any lower than a 99 is a complete disgrace. Greatest multiplayer game in history, regardless. And infinitely better than a game made all for hiding and camping (Call Of Duty 4). Oh, and the Campaign is still amazing.
  32. ZachDecker
    Feb 22, 2008
    10
    Excellent game, holy crap this game is so good. I cant stop playing it!
  33. MattA.
    Feb 19, 2008
    5
    halo 3 has a very repetitive online, a complete dissapointment. I would rather be playing halo 2. there is barley any new weapons or vehicles. The online is always the same you shoot some one then run up and beat them down. the gravity hammer is a pointless new weapon it is pretty much the exact same thing as a sword. The only thing I liked a bout halo was the campaign and the forge.
  34. JacobD.
    Feb 15, 2008
    10
    Just about perfect. Whatever you do, play through campaign many times to discover how truly much better Halo3 really is. 1 playthrough really doesn't do this title any justice.The most fun i have ever had playing a game even when compared against the mighty best that is Mario64 , Zelda Past , OCarina and Goldeneye.Halo1 is my personal fave for nostalgia reasons and because of Just about perfect. Whatever you do, play through campaign many times to discover how truly much better Halo3 really is. 1 playthrough really doesn't do this title any justice.The most fun i have ever had playing a game even when compared against the mighty best that is Mario64 , Zelda Past , OCarina and Goldeneye.Halo1 is my personal fave for nostalgia reasons and because of it's wonderfully believable and epic atmosphere but Halo3 is far more astonishing thanks to more refined and superior combat mechanics.Don't listen to rubbish spouted about this only so so.… Expand
  35. Juggernaut
    Feb 15, 2008
    6
    Now don't get me wrong, this is a good game, but it is really just the same old thing that Bungie has been coming out with for the last few years. Even though the single player campaign really isn't that great this time around. The only thing that makes the game worth while is the multiplayer. It is a fairly small multiplayer game though considering it can only support 16 Now don't get me wrong, this is a good game, but it is really just the same old thing that Bungie has been coming out with for the last few years. Even though the single player campaign really isn't that great this time around. The only thing that makes the game worth while is the multiplayer. It is a fairly small multiplayer game though considering it can only support 16 players in one server, it is still fun though. I am glad to see that Bungie still supports split screen multiplayer. My personal favorite thing to do is play Halo 3 with some friends. Also, I have to admit the enhanced physics and graphics do make the game cooler. The bodies actually move whe you T-bag them!… Expand
  36. NickJ.
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    Amazing action!
  37. MisterH.
    Feb 12, 2008
    7
    Story mode is good although repetitive, but the multiplayer is better.
  38. JakeB.
    Feb 11, 2008
    0
    This game was way too hyped up. I've never been jipped more in a multiplayer game ever. There are way too many flaws and errors in online play. It had to been programmed by a bunch of monkeys. On top of that, there really aren't that many maps. For big team battle it's the same two maps...how boring. As far as the campaign, I can't believe I spent 50$+ on something This game was way too hyped up. I've never been jipped more in a multiplayer game ever. There are way too many flaws and errors in online play. It had to been programmed by a bunch of monkeys. On top of that, there really aren't that many maps. For big team battle it's the same two maps...how boring. As far as the campaign, I can't believe I spent 50$+ on something that you could beat in a couple sit ins.… Expand
  39. DanishA.
    Feb 10, 2008
    5
    Not as good as I expected it to be. Halo 1 & 2 was better. I think there are many games better than this game. I got tired of playing this game after a while.
  40. ChrisW.
    Feb 9, 2008
    6
    This game was some-what decent. It is not a game to get excited about though when it comes to the campaign or the multi player. It has a lot to offer online but I found that it eventually became boring and frustrating. This game was sadly overrated and does not deserve the ratings it has received. P.S., one of the most common flaws of this game is its weapon choice. The Assault rifle is This game was some-what decent. It is not a game to get excited about though when it comes to the campaign or the multi player. It has a lot to offer online but I found that it eventually became boring and frustrating. This game was sadly overrated and does not deserve the ratings it has received. P.S., one of the most common flaws of this game is its weapon choice. The Assault rifle is the default weapon and in my opinion it blows. This game could make a unexperienced player look experienced.… Expand
  41. ManuelP.
    Feb 5, 2008
    10
    Persoanlly I think Call of Duty 4 is a better game and if you haven't bought halo 3 already and thinking about buying it i would reserve that cash for grand theft auto IV. And obviously Jim B's review is biased just because they got ahold of a map before the game came out and they still decided to sell it doesn't make the game deserve a o..do you know how hard it is to Persoanlly I think Call of Duty 4 is a better game and if you haven't bought halo 3 already and thinking about buying it i would reserve that cash for grand theft auto IV. And obviously Jim B's review is biased just because they got ahold of a map before the game came out and they still decided to sell it doesn't make the game deserve a o..do you know how hard it is to design a good map? Plus the heroic map pack is going to be free sometime in the future anyway from what I heard. but anyway game is great to play with your friends especially games like infection, co - op and forge, mostly recomend halo 3 if you like to mess around with your friends since call of duty 4's multiplayer can get boring after about 25 hours worth of multiplayer gameplay since it can get kind of repititive after you get everything unlock unless you want to trade in all of your weapons for a new little icon.… Expand
  42. EricF.
    Feb 5, 2008
    10
    Halo 3 is one of the best games on the 360 I can play. I still don't put it down after hours of enjoyment. I give it a 10 out 10 because it made me leave CoD4 in the dust!
  43. JonH.
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    Amazing game, XboxLive will make it last forever. Anyone who disagrees can impale themselves on a rake.
  44. PhilA.
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    Unbelievable game, just stunning! Don't listen to anyone in the comments stating, "OMG Call of Duty 4 owns dis sucky Halo!!!" We call them "fanboys," most of them decided to predetermine Halo 3 as a bad game simply because Halo 2 was the best AND NOWHERE NEAR UNDERDOG STATUS. Call of Duty 4 is it's closest competitor, so most of them decided to support it. Halo 3 earned Unbelievable game, just stunning! Don't listen to anyone in the comments stating, "OMG Call of Duty 4 owns dis sucky Halo!!!" We call them "fanboys," most of them decided to predetermine Halo 3 as a bad game simply because Halo 2 was the best AND NOWHERE NEAR UNDERDOG STATUS. Call of Duty 4 is it's closest competitor, so most of them decided to support it. Halo 3 earned it's spot at the top again, just like the last two iterations BY FAR. Get this amazing game, and ignore the Call of Duty fanboys' useless moaning.… Expand
  45. DylanL.
    Feb 1, 2008
    10
    Just a few tweaks from perfection, but those tweaks are minor ones so its still prime.
  46. GeoffreyM.
    Jan 30, 2008
    10
    While Halo 3 may not have the polished, efficient appeal of other shooters such as Call of Duty 4, Halo 3 has the soul that other games lack. Despite some obvious flaws in multiplayer gameplay, Halo 3 is the definitive FPS on the 360. And definitely my favorite.
  47. 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.
  48. David
    Jan 24, 2008
    10
    Perhaps it is, in single-player, a fairly conventional action shooter; but the combat is intense, visceral, and always excellent. However, it's the online aspect - the peerless multiplayer and, especially, features such as saved films and Forge - that will keep this game alive for years. The benchmark of online gaming.
  49. BevilJesse
    Jan 19, 2008
    5
    Online game play was just as could be expected, and the forge is nice. I don't feel that the game met my expectations. Especially after all the Hype, I ordered it in Kuwait being that i'm currently deployed, bought the Xbox360 just for Halo 3 and I feel that I got burned
  50. JimB.
    Jan 18, 2008
    0
    This game was a HUGE disappointment with all of the hype surrounding it. It's just mediocre, Call of Duty 4 is infinitely better than this dreck. What's even more offensive is that screen shots were released of a level before this game came out. That level didn't make it in to the final game but it wasn't included so it could be sold as a map pack on Xbox Marketplace, This game was a HUGE disappointment with all of the hype surrounding it. It's just mediocre, Call of Duty 4 is infinitely better than this dreck. What's even more offensive is that screen shots were released of a level before this game came out. That level didn't make it in to the final game but it wasn't included so it could be sold as a map pack on Xbox Marketplace, that's downright offensive.… Expand
  51. 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
  52. RatA.
    Jan 13, 2008
    4
    Multilayer leaves a lot to be desired. Not many maps, gets very repetitive. For some reason the buttons have changed around from Halo 2. No real new features to speak of. Lets hope Bungie puts more time into the Halo 4 multilayer. The story mode however is very good.
  53. MvmntInGrn
    Jan 13, 2008
    7
    While still being interesting and fun you can't help but expect more from the series, especially in its final chapter. Needed more new aspects, Halo hasn't changed much from Halo 1 other than its graphics. Truly surprised to see the constant barrage of 100s its gotten.
  54. AdrienV.
    Jan 10, 2008
    5
    On its own it is an acceptable game. Compared to Crysis, Orange box, Call of duty 4, it sucks. That is, the multiplayer. The singleplayer is much worse. If you are buying it for the multiplayer you might as well get COD4, Team fortress 2, or others. If you are getting it expecting a good singleplayer you must be drunk so it is possible you might enjoy it.
  55. xenophobic
    Jan 5, 2008
    3
    i don't usually agree w/ other users when they say highly-rated games are overrated but i'm going to agree with them this time. This game is overrated. Single player is crap. There is really nothing unique about the gameplay experience unlike bioshock/portal except that it lets you jump 3 times higher than normal (sort of like sv_gravity 300 @ counter-strike) w/c is plainlyi don't usually agree w/ other users when they say highly-rated games are overrated but i'm going to agree with them this time. This game is overrated. Single player is crap. There is really nothing unique about the gameplay experience unlike bioshock/portal except that it lets you jump 3 times higher than normal (sort of like sv_gravity 300 @ counter-strike) w/c is plainly laughable. It's like they're more interested in ripping our cash off for the multiplayer mode (xbox live) instead of making something epic and memorable. I want my money back!… Expand
  56. AdamM.
    Jan 4, 2008
    10
    Fantastic, better than all the other FPS games as a whole, has so many extra multiplayer parts, longetivity elements, and fun, that it will keep you playing for years to come.
  57. MojoR.
    Jan 4, 2008
    10
    Folks - If you didnt become a Halo addict at Halo 1, then you can only stand by and wonder what the clamor is for. This is the last of a Trilogy and I think the campaigns are receiving the most negative attention only because the first 10 on Halo 1 were just that great. Halo 3 campaigns are slightly better than Halo 2 story line - Since I got lost in Halo 2s story line I am still foggy Folks - If you didnt become a Halo addict at Halo 1, then you can only stand by and wonder what the clamor is for. This is the last of a Trilogy and I think the campaigns are receiving the most negative attention only because the first 10 on Halo 1 were just that great. Halo 3 campaigns are slightly better than Halo 2 story line - Since I got lost in Halo 2s story line I am still foggy today, but I can rock this game on Heroic, and Legendary still gives me fits. Being a non-MOD 24 you can understand there is quite a challenge in the Campaigns. NOW the multi player - all of us addicts want to know - WHAT ABOUT THE BOARDS ??? You bet -0 They have COMPLETELY out did themselves !!! The boards - the weapons and combos are 10 +, they beat Halo 1 or 2, the hand to hand combos, the famed needler are more powerful, the (What we call) Ban Hammer is a more fair weapon than the energy sword - so in all I'd say the creators really focused on multi-player game play, and I think they did as near a perfect job as they could. For all you non halo players who bash it - It's a Master Chief thing - You wouldnt get it.… Expand
  58. MalcolmG.
    Jan 3, 2008
    5
    Single Player: I was hoping that I was going to be able to finish the fight, humanity's fight that is. However, once again, Bungie decided to confuse me with a bunch of amazing advertisements and produce a lack-luster game. Halo 3 is really just a medicore game, truly average gameplay, more comprobable to a "7." However, because the story was depressing, as it didn't live up to Single Player: I was hoping that I was going to be able to finish the fight, humanity's fight that is. However, once again, Bungie decided to confuse me with a bunch of amazing advertisements and produce a lack-luster game. Halo 3 is really just a medicore game, truly average gameplay, more comprobable to a "7." However, because the story was depressing, as it didn't live up to the hype, and inconclusive and spotty for a trilogy, Halo 3's single player at best deserves a 2. Multiplayer: Halo 2 with some equipment, the return of a better assault rifle, some new vehicles, similar maps, and forge. Probably a 9 or so, because it is pretty fun multiplayer. Bottom Line: Halo 3 gets a bad score because it was supposed to focus on the single player - it failed miserably in this very important department.… Expand
  59. EthanCook
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    STOP IT PEOPLE!!!!!!

    i am tired of people online complaining about halo 3.. look its easily the best Halo game.. it takes everything that was good about 1,2 and ran away with it.. The Multiplayer is better then ever.. and the game is only going to get better with more maps going to be playble via Xbox Live Marketplace.. Soon they will be free! Halo is one of the greatest series, and    STOP IT PEOPLE!!!!!!

    i am tired of people online complaining about halo 3.. look its easily the best Halo game.. it takes everything that was good about 1,2 and ran away with it.. The Multiplayer is better then ever.. and the game is only going to get better with more maps going to be playble via Xbox Live Marketplace.. Soon they will be free!
    Halo is one of the greatest series, and the third one was my personal favorite, the ending was very nice. The single player was on the shorter end (but the story in each game has never been that long) great graphics, and new Online co-op mode! and the ability to save fotage and edit them, as well as a custom map editior is icing on the cake. My favorite Xbox 360 game of 2007.. be real you should have your own expectations for a game.. and this game suited my expectations.. they did the marketing to sell, to hype you.. i was not fooled.. no game could ever live up to that hype.. It was yet another Bungie Masterpeice Bravo to them.. they are rolling around in money :P
    but i will keep on playing Halo 3!    … Expand
  60. L.G.
    Jan 2, 2008
    0
    Wow, truly Halo 3 is a magnificent success for Microsoft (and marketing in general). I myself have been stung by the bizarrely high scores given to this title both by (supposedly impartial) professional critics and fans alike. Put simply, this game is not a good first person shooter and I cannot understand how it has even been considered as such, let alone the best fps ever! There is Wow, truly Halo 3 is a magnificent success for Microsoft (and marketing in general). I myself have been stung by the bizarrely high scores given to this title both by (supposedly impartial) professional critics and fans alike. Put simply, this game is not a good first person shooter and I cannot understand how it has even been considered as such, let alone the best fps ever! There is absolutely nothing extraordinary about this game: the graphics still fall behind the PC, the gameplay is decidedly sub-standard and even the story is lacklustre when compared to the likes of Half-Life 2. If you want to see what a truly great game is like play HL2:EP2, within 10 minutes you will realise why Halo 3 pales into insignificance.… Expand
  61. ArmandusM.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    Overhyped.Short Campaign. Repetetive.Unrealistic.Halo 2 with better graphics. Nothing New. All these things have been said about Halo 3 but it cant change the fact that Halo 3 is FUN. If it isn't fun then why are there millions of halo 3 matches everyday. If the campaign is boring then why have there been 4,360,038,799 kills in total as recorded by bungie.net as of today. And as for Overhyped.Short Campaign. Repetetive.Unrealistic.Halo 2 with better graphics. Nothing New. All these things have been said about Halo 3 but it cant change the fact that Halo 3 is FUN. If it isn't fun then why are there millions of halo 3 matches everyday. If the campaign is boring then why have there been 4,360,038,799 kills in total as recorded by bungie.net as of today. And as for nothing new...what about saved films, the forge, skulls, achievements, terminals. And it all boils down to halo 3 being a really fun game, you dont have to be able to shoot through walls and be ultra-realistic like Call of Duty 4, or have a really good story and have rpg elements like bioshock, at the end of the day halo 3 is insanely fun and there are millions of gamers out there who say the same.… Expand
  62. KyleT.
    Jan 1, 2008
    7
    Halo 3, easily the most hyped and advertised game in recent history (all of history?), manages to stand out mostly due to media buzz. Fighting through the layer of fanboyism, however, stands a competent, enjoyable shooter. The single player campaign is short and disappointing. Levels are not only linear, but also poorly designed. A.I. is disappointing, and doesn't really provide and Halo 3, easily the most hyped and advertised game in recent history (all of history?), manages to stand out mostly due to media buzz. Fighting through the layer of fanboyism, however, stands a competent, enjoyable shooter. The single player campaign is short and disappointing. Levels are not only linear, but also poorly designed. A.I. is disappointing, and doesn't really provide and interesting fight. Overall the single-player campaign doesn't exemplify gripping pitch-perfect pacing as Half-Life 2 and often fails to deliver truly interesting action. However, this is a Halo game; it's the multiplayer that counts. Bungie has successfully added new elements to the online experience without ruining the Halo experience. Weapons are still pretty well balanced, and the majority of levels flow great (except a few badly designed ones... looking at you Snowbound) and each have a myriad of interesting strategies. Matchmaking is easy and smooth, and getting into a game with yourself, or some pals, is quick and painless. Overall, Halo is an online experience, and if you purchase the game with that in mind, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  63. HaleA.
    Jan 1, 2008
    10
    The hype probably harmed Halo 3 more than anything else: it raised the expectations of some people far too high. But take away the fact that it was probably a tad overhyped, the fact that everyone said that it was the best thing since sliced bread, and what's left is a very polished shooter with a lot of replayability and a package more than worth it's asking price. The campaign The hype probably harmed Halo 3 more than anything else: it raised the expectations of some people far too high. But take away the fact that it was probably a tad overhyped, the fact that everyone said that it was the best thing since sliced bread, and what's left is a very polished shooter with a lot of replayability and a package more than worth it's asking price. The campaign is short, but sweet. If it still seems far too brief, there are still many things to do within the realm of single player: you can finish it on it's hardest difficulty (though uncreative) you can run around collecting "skulls" (objects that alter the gameplay, sometimes drastically) and scoring points in the Metascore system. The storyline is fantastic: it's well written and does not lack depth. The concept of aliens vs humans and 8-foot tall supersoldiers may be overdone, but the depth comes from the small bits of clues, hints and stories which may not be noticed the first time playing. The best way to experience the storyline's depth is, of course, to play the first two games, read up, and look for the in-game Terminals (yet another thing you can do alone). The gameplay is unmistakably Halo; very smooth, very fluid. Some may argue that it is too similar to the first two games, but they all have the name "Halo" in it; it would be surprising to see anything that severely changes the game style. The logic is simple, if you want more Halo, buy Halo 3. Aren't all shooters about, well, shooting things? It's online integration is second to none: you can play the campaign co-op online with three friends. It's more fun than it sounds. The multiplayer mode is far improved. I would say some of the maps need work but it grows on you. With new weapons and changes, it's easier for the layman to pick up the game and play, yet not taking away form the skill factor (less aim magnetism). The weapons are fun, and the vehicles have the normal, unique feel to them. The Theatre even allows you to watch yourself annihilate your friends over and over again. From 360 different angles. And then there's Forge. A map editor in a console game, enough said. With excellent downloadable content on it's way, why NOT buy Halo 3? A lot of people say that the multiplayer is the worst of the series. Yet there are more people playing Halo 3 online than at Halo 2's peak (taking into account the larger amount of Live users). Numbers don't lie. In my opinion, the internet brings out the worst in some: COD 4 and others hardly add anything new to the genre. But this is Halo 3; nothing new, still the same old Halo that millions of fans adore, but incredibly polished to a shiny glow, with very few real flaws. And with loads of nifty new features.… Expand
  64. PraveenT.
    Jan 1, 2008
    9
    Fantastic graphics, nice story line, difficulty is good, u do get stuck in some spots but that is what gaming is all about, perfect for guys like me.
  65. SethStone
    Jan 1, 2008
    6
    Ok check it out. Im not an x box fan. im a sony fan. And this is why i gave this game a 6. If its title wasent "halo" it wouldent b half as sucsessful. Ressitance fall of man for ps3 is lightyears better. Guns are boring, badguys stupid. But if u were suckered into buying a 360, hey- go for it.
  66. 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
  67. WayneJ.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    Stunning,every last second you play it you want more.the nly thing that lets it down are the over competative players online but if your lucky enough to miss them your in for one hell of a ride.
  68. CoryD.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    This game pretty much hasn't left my console since I got it... Sure the campaign (although fantastic) only lasted the first few days playing, there is so much replay in this game (RE: Xlive Multiplayer), that to call it anything less than the best online game is missing the whole point of multiplayer.
  69. S.K.
    Dec 25, 2007
    6
    Can you say "overhyped"? There is exactly one reason to play this game: because everyone else is. Having destroyed Halo 2's Xbox Live audience, there's only one place to go. That's unfortunate, given that both 1 and 2 were huge leaps from what came before. But 3? Bah, it's just rehashed 2, except with even more glitches. I thought superjumping was bad. It was, until I Can you say "overhyped"? There is exactly one reason to play this game: because everyone else is. Having destroyed Halo 2's Xbox Live audience, there's only one place to go. That's unfortunate, given that both 1 and 2 were huge leaps from what came before. But 3? Bah, it's just rehashed 2, except with even more glitches. I thought superjumping was bad. It was, until I got sniped in the face and... nothing happened. The blood came out, that's how I know, because apparently making it look pretty is a higher priority than making it work. Ask any Halo 2 and 3 player - sure, you got angry at 2 sometimes, but deep down knew you were just mad because you were losing. Not so with #3. A lot of what people complain about it is (surprisingly or not) legitimately the game's fault. The game isn't bad, per se, but for such a big-name game with such a huge budget, you think they could have gotten it together. I guess I was wrong. Go play Call of Duty 4.… Expand
  70. Ricardo
    Dec 24, 2007
    5
    Halo: 9 (only misses a 10 due to boring Library stage) Halo 2: 2 (simply awful in all respects) Halo 3: 5 One of the best aspects of Halo - holding out in a citadel as waves of covenant do battle with you and your dwindling forces. This never occurs in Halo 3 - instead we suffer through awful stages where you sit in a rubbish vehicle and try and take out scarabs in a dull and repetitive Halo: 9 (only misses a 10 due to boring Library stage) Halo 2: 2 (simply awful in all respects) Halo 3: 5 One of the best aspects of Halo - holding out in a citadel as waves of covenant do battle with you and your dwindling forces. This never occurs in Halo 3 - instead we suffer through awful stages where you sit in a rubbish vehicle and try and take out scarabs in a dull and repetitive manner. Truely horrible. Yet there are 3 or more such stages. The weapons are poor, the stages repetitive, enemy dull, and the ending a damp squib. Where was the send off between Master Chief and the Arbiter?? Over-hyped and thoroughly average.… Expand
  71. StevenP.
    Dec 20, 2007
    0
    I know it's a bit harsh to rate this game a 0, but to be honest, i got nothing out of it, it's just the same old stuff re-done with new "flashy" graphics... Some say the multiplayer is the saviour of this game, personally i do find it fun, but it gets really boring very quickly. There is no redeeming qualities for this game, same old stuff over and over, it's just not good enough.
  72. JoeK.
    Dec 18, 2007
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  73. NeilJ.
    Dec 17, 2007
    5
    This game is the worst of the franchise. Their are may problems with this game. At first i enjoyed the expirience it gave me for about 6 hours then it just went downhill. The story line is very short. Youd think that for the last game that they would make this the longest campagin mode out of the 3 halo games. well your wrong its the shortest. After beating the game I thought that the This game is the worst of the franchise. Their are may problems with this game. At first i enjoyed the expirience it gave me for about 6 hours then it just went downhill. The story line is very short. Youd think that for the last game that they would make this the longest campagin mode out of the 3 halo games. well your wrong its the shortest. After beating the game I thought that the online play would be better than halo 2 but worse than halo 1. (I thought that halo 1 was the best of the series) but I found out that I was just waisting my money. When I went on I first thought this was prity OK. But after about 5 games I realised that they better have a shit load of downloads if they want me to stay. The maps online are very anoying and repetitive in how each place works. I only found 2 maps enjoyable in this game. That is realy sad. Unlike halo 1 in which almost every map was good. (except for like 3 or 4). You will enjoy the multiplayer only if you have a shit load of friends that have the game. Otherwise you are just waisting money. The weapons in the game have downgraded even more in this version. The pistle in this game has gone down an even steeper slope. Entering random matches in halo 3 has also downgraded even more. Instead of being alowed to choose the game mode like capture the flag. You have to choose something less spacifick like big team battle which will most likely give you something you want to do. Every single friend I have(15) all hate halo 3. Halo 1 was the best of the sieries and bungie just milked it to much. Right now I can say that thank god that the series is over.… Expand
  74. CarsonT.
    Dec 14, 2007
    5
    The reason I have givin Halo 3 a 5 out of 10 is simple: It is easily the most overhyped game in the history of the universe. I mean, it's not a bad game, in fact it's very fun in both singleplayer and multiplayer. But I struggle to grasp what is so fantastic about it. It's a pretty average first-person shooter when you think about it. You just point your gun at enemies and The reason I have givin Halo 3 a 5 out of 10 is simple: It is easily the most overhyped game in the history of the universe. I mean, it's not a bad game, in fact it's very fun in both singleplayer and multiplayer. But I struggle to grasp what is so fantastic about it. It's a pretty average first-person shooter when you think about it. You just point your gun at enemies and hold the trigger down until they are dead. That's about it. There is absolutely nothing new here for fans of the genre, or even fans of the series. This is just Halo 2 with a new lick of paint. Quite frankly if it wasn't for the avalanche of adverts and media attention generated by Microsoft, Halo 3 would have been considered mediocre at best. It's games like this that really get on my nerves. They follow a predictable and monotonous structure whilst distracting everyone from other, far superior, titles which have clearly made an effort to revitalise the genre. I'm talking about Crysis, CoD4 and Bioshock ofcourse. Buy Halo 3 for the multiplayer if you must but remeber this: you don't have to be a sheep and get Halo 3 just because mother Microsoft SAID it was good. Think for yourself and you will realise that there are countless games out there that wipe the floor with Halo 3.… Expand
  75. CodyMueller
    Dec 13, 2007
    1
    I was one of those people who were hyped up about getting this game until i got it and besides a couple new weapons and maps i thought i was playing Halo 2 if you like halo you might as well save your money and get COD4 or another game not basically another copy of a game you already have.
  76. ScottL.
    Dec 12, 2007
    6
    I rated this game a 6 because after waiting months for it to come out I bought it and found it to be the same exact game as Halo & Halo II, not that it is bad but just not much different than playing either of my other Halo Games I already own. I would not spend the money if you already have Halo or Halo II unless you are just a fanatic that must have every Halo game. The graphics are I rated this game a 6 because after waiting months for it to come out I bought it and found it to be the same exact game as Halo & Halo II, not that it is bad but just not much different than playing either of my other Halo Games I already own. I would not spend the money if you already have Halo or Halo II unless you are just a fanatic that must have every Halo game. The graphics are better and look very good in some areas but the sounds, the creatures and most everything else feels and plays like a clone with hardly anything that is significantly different from previous Halo's. The biggest build up of the year for any game turns out to be the biggest let down in my opinion. Some games that were innovative, fresh when new become old, less involved and very repetitive over time (don't get me started on Zelda). A very overrated game by almost all of the game magazines.… Expand
  77. bryanbriceno
    Dec 10, 2007
    10
    FUCK BIOSHOCK SHITTY ASS GAME I KNOW HALO 3 SOLD MORE THAN ALL ORANGE BOX IS GAY TOO BUT I LIKE CALL OF DUTY 4 ITS COOL.BUT STILL FUCK BIOSHOCK COCK SUCKIN GAME HORRIBLE GRAPHICS LOOKS LIKE WERE PLAYING IN A SEWER DUMP...AND ORANGE BOX WTF ARE WE PLAYIN IN A TV BOX OR SOMESHIT OR A REFRIGERATOR BOX FROM SEARS...OR A FUCKEN SCION CAR.
  78. JohnL.
    Dec 8, 2007
    7
    A perfectly good, if not exceptionally groundbreaking, game. Few of the stunning moments and wow factor that Halo 2 had, but a far more consistently fun title all around. The character animation is not aging well, and the graphics are hit and miss. If doing nothing wrong rates a 10, then this game is a solid ten. However, I'd prefer to be moved, or excited, or enthralled, or... well, A perfectly good, if not exceptionally groundbreaking, game. Few of the stunning moments and wow factor that Halo 2 had, but a far more consistently fun title all around. The character animation is not aging well, and the graphics are hit and miss. If doing nothing wrong rates a 10, then this game is a solid ten. However, I'd prefer to be moved, or excited, or enthralled, or... well, anything at all. Instead I feel like I'm just playing more Halo. Which is, of course, never a bad thing.… Expand
  79. MacauleyF.
    Dec 8, 2007
    9
    Halo 3 brings a stunning end to the trilogy and also leaves it open to another story. Multiplayer shines through rock, it is so indepth and so varied, there are nearly unlimited ways to play, only limited by pixils and time. Balanced weapons and maps, and more maps on the way, continuosly updated playlists. Sure there are those "WTF?!" times online but we can and should blame the Halo 3 brings a stunning end to the trilogy and also leaves it open to another story. Multiplayer shines through rock, it is so indepth and so varied, there are nearly unlimited ways to play, only limited by pixils and time. Balanced weapons and maps, and more maps on the way, continuosly updated playlists. Sure there are those "WTF?!" times online but we can and should blame the internet, LAN is perfect. Forge, what can I say? Well if I had the time and put the effort into it, I could write a novel on what you can do in it and I've only scratched the surface. Build your own competitive map, set up fusion coils for target practice, make a rube goldburg device, set up a Zombie map, drop tanks on up to 7 of your mates... Use your imagination! Chances are, you can do it! And last, but certainly not least: Saved films. It's gold. Want to see your Rampage again? Want to see how you turned that Overkill into a Killimanjaro? Want to see how you splattered that guy on the other side of the map or that open scope Triple kill? You can do it! And from any angle! The only downer in this is that you can't transfer it to your computer, but I see that GeeVee.com is hard at work making an online program so that you can! It'll make your machinimas a lot easier and cheaper. So, Halo 3 is a great, solid game with few flaws. The only thing that people complain about is that they are losing to new(er) people and they need to blame the game; and total graphics nerds. It's not the graphics that realy counts, it's the gameplay and replayability, and in that respect, Halo 3 delivers. It is a must buy for all gamers (assuming you have LIVE or friends you can play with).… Expand
  80. MikeMorrison
    Dec 7, 2007
    8
    This game got a 8 bc of the multiplayer. I hate to bring it up but you look at call of duty 4 you can shot through walls or through sides of trees depending on the gun your using. Then there is halo where im using a highly advanced weapon that cannt shot through a piece of paper. Not to mention the fact that you have this amazing armor and ability to jump 10 ft. in the air and itl takesThis game got a 8 bc of the multiplayer. I hate to bring it up but you look at call of duty 4 you can shot through walls or through sides of trees depending on the gun your using. Then there is halo where im using a highly advanced weapon that cannt shot through a piece of paper. Not to mention the fact that you have this amazing armor and ability to jump 10 ft. in the air and itl takes a whole clip or two clips to kill someone.
    Ok so with that out of the way maybe you like what they call oldcore fps. The other problem i have is the AI of the humans, not the aliens just the humans. There are times where you have to drive bc the AI simply cant, they'll get the vechile stuck or simply take forever. The other problem is that ill take time to sneak up on a tank, and their is no way i was spotted and out of no where they turn 180 degrees and start shooting me, Radar? i dont know there are my other teammates in front of the tank. On the other hand if you have any teammate aliens on your team they hold there own and you'll be thankful come to reload time that they are there.
    So the pros, great looking game with some very cool moments and of coarse not that it needs to be mention but great multiplayer.
    I love halo 3 but not the best game of all time, personalty im getting a little tired of the oldcore fps, taking cover or being killed after 5 shots is way more realistic and serves for greater game play.    … Expand
  81. MattF.
    Dec 7, 2007
    8
    Very strong multiplayer game with awesome game types and a whole new editing mode called forge. Hours of fun for xbox live gold members. However, the single player just doesn't deliver and I found myself playing the career mode purely for achievements. Good game, a must buy for online gamers.
  82. ScottM.
    Dec 5, 2007
    10
    I am overwhelmed with the level of amazement I have acheived from this game. Online gaming, Campaign, Forge, and Theater!!! Literally hours, days, months, and years worth of content and fun. If you are disappointed with this game, I challenge you to go back and REALLY explore the seemingly endless options for entertainment that this installment of Halo offers.
  83. DylanC.
    Dec 4, 2007
    10
    Love the single and multi player, as good as #1 and better than #2. Great for parties.
  84. 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
  85. BenC.
    Dec 2, 2007
    9
    Brilliant game. Amazing campaign and highly addictuve multiplayer. New weapons and vehicles keep it fresh. Drawbacks are forge is hard to control and the level Cortana is for lack of a better word rubbish.
  86. ThomasK.
    Nov 30, 2007
    0
    Talk about over-hyped and under-delivered. I am giving it a 0 basically because I bought into all of the hype (my fault really), and expected something much more engaging, immersive, and engrossing than I ended up with. The story is trite. The AI is non-existent. The levels are uninspired. The multiplayer may be its only redeeming quality, but even that is so limiting in terms of Talk about over-hyped and under-delivered. I am giving it a 0 basically because I bought into all of the hype (my fault really), and expected something much more engaging, immersive, and engrossing than I ended up with. The story is trite. The AI is non-existent. The levels are uninspired. The multiplayer may be its only redeeming quality, but even that is so limiting in terms of maps/modes when compared to many PC games. This game is basically being reviewed highly by the major sites due to MS marketing campaign, and I fell for it.… Expand
  87. 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.
  88. John-eB.
    Nov 28, 2007
    5
    This Game was a major disappointment..! Don't get me wrong I was a huge fan of 1 and 2....but halo 3 didn't bring anything new to the table. A few new features, but not worth all the hype. This game seemed very repetitious...NOT A MUST HAVE!!
  89. PMAC
    Nov 28, 2007
    6
    I saved up for months to buy XBOX 360 for one reason--Halo 3, and boy am I disappointed. The game is just extremely boring. It's seems it was just thrown together to make money. There was really no new characters or weapons, just modified old stuff. If you love Halo like me, then of course you have to beat it, but don't expect much. P.S. What happened to the Halo 1 pistol?? Best part!!
  90. 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!
  91. BenT.
    Nov 26, 2007
    8
    The online multi-player is highly addictive and is very fun, though the 4-player online co-op doesn't work as well as you may want it to. Forge is a neat idea, but won't hold your interest for very long, but the saved films feature is very good. But, the campaign mode is very disappointing, and leaves you hanging at the end.
  92. 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
  93. CocoL.
    Nov 24, 2007
    1
    Good game that's not even close to the hype that was generated around it, not even on the top 5 FPS of the year lists for people who enjoy the full genre, rather than blindly following one title.
  94. DrewM.
    Nov 23, 2007
    3
    Game is boring, mundane, and short as heck. The game is half decent. Now its by no means bad, its average, run of the mill, boiler plate. Hell its not as bad as bioshock, its made me look back on it and cherish it. So really halo 3 is what it took me to lower my standards.
  95. ChrisS
    Nov 23, 2007
    2
    Boris nailed it. Not bad just boring. No great inovation here just a rehash of H2. I hate the mucky feeling of moving around. It feels like you are moving in slow motion. I was really disapointed in the single player. It felt like the ending was really rushed and looked like crap. Online play is ok at best but typically it is ruined by 6 year olds screeching or loosers in their mom'sBoris nailed it. Not bad just boring. No great inovation here just a rehash of H2. I hate the mucky feeling of moving around. It feels like you are moving in slow motion. I was really disapointed in the single player. It felt like the ending was really rushed and looked like crap. Online play is ok at best but typically it is ruined by 6 year olds screeching or loosers in their mom's basement touting their "superior" skills. (Always makes me laugh). If you aren't a Halo zombie avoid at all costs.… Expand
  96. JonathonS.
    Nov 21, 2007
    5
    A run of the mill shooter inferior to just about any full priced FPS that has come out on the PC over the last 3 years. An extremely average game that while not horrible to play offers nothing of interest to anyone but FPS fans with a spare afternoon. The singleplayer is very short (5-6 hours) and the multiplayer lacks cohesion and excitement.
  97. AdamC.
    Nov 20, 2007
    10
    Good campaign, with metagame and 4-player online co-op giving it high longevity and replayability. Amazing mulitplayer with extras like the Forge map editor. Insane online stat-tracking. My only concern is the small number of multiplayer maps which will be remedied soon with the first of what will certainly be many map pack releases.
  98. joshe
    Nov 20, 2007
    3
    When you first play the game you will be amazed and wont put it down for around a week, then you suddenly realise its one of the worst fps games youve ever played. the campaign was ok. and for all the people gloting it has awesome multiplayer, take your finger out. no skill involved.
  99. PaulS.
    Nov 20, 2007
    9
    Awesome game! Campaign was exciting and the online multiplayer is sure to entertain for a long time.
  100. Gavin
    Nov 20, 2007
    7
    i love halo and to be frank this game clears its name then puts a massive stain on it the multiplayer has imporved with 4player co-op on campain and HD the single player campian though is where the stain comes in yes campain is a little short but thats when you play it on easy i finish it in 2 hours best part of the campian is the lengdary its been revamped in my mind because 1. theres ai love halo and to be frank this game clears its name then puts a massive stain on it the multiplayer has imporved with 4player co-op on campain and HD the single player campian though is where the stain comes in yes campain is a little short but thats when you play it on easy i finish it in 2 hours best part of the campian is the lengdary its been revamped in my mind because 1. theres a massive noticable effect in were the AI is smarter ALOT more bad guys and to top it off ya shield may as well be tin foil XD this makes up for the short campain by extending the amount of time needed to complete the game (around 15hours) but still not bad lastly comes the end it sez finish the fight but.... WHAT FIGHT DID WE FINISH yes we killed the covernat around earth but what about everywhere else and not to mention the earth and all the rings on stanby still this game still leaves a lot of loose ends and it finishes on another cliff hanger with masterchief and cortana alone in space adrift if there isnt a halo 4 i will be very disapointed with bungie after all the idea of a triogy is to finish the story in 3 releases which hasnt occured here..… 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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