Halo 3

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8.2

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  1. watithink123
    Dec 25, 2012
    9
    I was thinking on what Halo was the best for the past week. Halo CE: Best campaign but multiplayer was not as good. Halo 2: had Amazing multiplayer great campaign but goes a bit out of control with the story at times for me. Halo 3 ODST: great campaign, best firefight but multiplayer disc was Halo 3 multiplayer with 4 new non-special maps
    .Halo Reach amazing campaign, best forge but    I was thinking on what Halo was the best for the past week. Halo CE: Best campaign but multiplayer was not as good. Halo 2: had Amazing multiplayer great campaign but goes a bit out of control with the story at times for me. Halo 3 ODST: great campaign, best firefight but multiplayer disc was Halo 3 multiplayer with 4 new non-special maps
    .Halo Reach amazing campaign, best forge but multiplayer was a bit unbalanced but still amazing and firefight was good but not as interesting as in ODST and the worst maps in a Halo game ever
    . Halo 4: Best looking Halo yet, amazing multiplayer great but not a very griping campaign as other Halos, forge is really good and Spartan ops is a nice and really good new feature. But however the one Halo witch I got hooked on for 5 to 6 years of life and never, ever got bored of it is Halo 3. The first Halo I ever played and I fell in love with the games world almost as soon as I played it. Campaign is awesome been my third favorite campaign out of all the Halos with the ledendary ending been one of my favorite moments of gaming of all time. Multiplayer in Halo 3 is my favorite Halo(I know Halo 2s' multiplayer is supposed to be the best but we hav opinions) multiplayer by far, too bad its nowhere near as popular as it was the 3 years it was king of Xbox multiplayer. Forge may not be as good as Halo: Reach and Halo 4, Halo 3 has really good forge still and has the best map of any Halo game (this including the map packs). Thierter will always be the best in Halo 3. Halo 3 is my favorite Halo game of all time and alos one of my favorite games of all time. Halo 3 9.8/10    … Expand
  2. MrR
    Nov 2, 2012
    9
    It's been 5 years since this game released. Very few other video games have brought me as much enjoyment. The story was pretty good, though the campaign didn't live up to what I expected. However, I did expect a LOT, and I still had a great time playing through it. The visuals, music, and gameplay were far above par for this time, and there were many easter eggs and achievements to go backIt's been 5 years since this game released. Very few other video games have brought me as much enjoyment. The story was pretty good, though the campaign didn't live up to what I expected. However, I did expect a LOT, and I still had a great time playing through it. The visuals, music, and gameplay were far above par for this time, and there were many easter eggs and achievements to go back to and try to accomplish. Where Halo 3 really shined though, was the multiplayer. I played this for years, and still to date have yet to play a game so fun and addicting. Every match online played differently, with different dynamics. Additions such as the Elephants on Sandbox changed the formula like never before. Forge. Oh forge. This was the innovation that made custom games with my friends more fun than ever before. There was not limit to the amazing maps to be found and played. With all the custom game options, there was always something new to try. The classic wide variety of weapons in Halo Games really sets it above other FPS's for me. There are always different strategies, different weapons are useful in different situations, and there was just so much fun and joy in killing my foes in so many creative ways. What a game. I'll give it a 9 because the single player wasn't quite as enjoyable as I had hoped :)… Expand
  3. akwaman96
    Dec 31, 2013
    9
    Amazing first-person action and an excellent narrative, Halo 3 is an excellent game. There are several frustrating parts in the game that came of as time killers rather than proper missions.
  4. iB_PiKaChu
    Nov 28, 2012
    9
    This game is very good, although people will say leading shots is stupid it just takes some time to get use to. After people got use to it they started to enjoy the game more and overall I gave this game a 9 because the maps were excellent, and the weapons were very well balanced. The only flaw is that sometimes online, your shots will not register if the connection is bad.
  5. GTR24
    Feb 16, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo 3 is phenomenal game.Why you ask, because it was the first game that really got my attention when buying an Xbox 360. I made the right choice too. I've played all the Halos(Except Halo Wars) and this one was the game that made me love the Xbox. Bungie is known for mostly its popular Halo series of course. But nothing the less the game is fantastic and all Xbox 360 should buy this game.After the events of Halo 2, both Prophet of Regret and Mercy are dead and Truth is on his way to the Ark(A forerunner like construct of the Halo rings) with his Covenant armada. Cheif who is following Truth to Earth because of a Forerunner construct in New Mombasa. Arbiter is on your side and so is the rest of the UNSC platoon. Cheif must stop Truth and the firing of the Halos and find Cortana who is with the Gravemind(a.k.a. Flood leader) while also dealing with the Flood and Covenant and finishing them of to. Their are new vehicles,weapons,characters,enemies and so much more. The multiplayer and custom games is fun and easy for all. Forging maps in Forge with your friends is also amazing.The Story of Halo is amazing unique and makes you wonder what all the remaining questions about the universe and foreunners and much more. The fate of the Universe really depends on Cheif, so does the money that comes out of your wallet torward this game is worth it.If you haven't played Halo then do so,you will not regret it, I promise you.… Expand
  6. ERB
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    Wow!For a 2007 game this game has unbelievable graphics!The game play is so awesome and I totally get it why it has a high score.I like the story but the only problem is it is short.But still for me this is a game that is so cool and awesome and also memorable.I like this game!
  7. busbfran
    May 16, 2014
    9
    I remember when i first play this game i was blown away by the graphics and environments, i couldn't put down the controller! turns out I finished halo 3 in 3 days. Halo 3 is an amazing squeal to such a popular gaming series, it really pushed the franchise forward! Everything that was great in the past games is now amazing! the only thing it's missing is something new. Halo 3 broughtI remember when i first play this game i was blown away by the graphics and environments, i couldn't put down the controller! turns out I finished halo 3 in 3 days. Halo 3 is an amazing squeal to such a popular gaming series, it really pushed the franchise forward! Everything that was great in the past games is now amazing! the only thing it's missing is something new. Halo 3 brought nothing new to the table just stuck to its pros and gave us a solid FPS if not the best. A worthy game to play! Microsoft Studios has really out done themselves.… Expand
  8. rehamrick14
    Jun 24, 2013
    9
    Wow. Probably my all time favorite video game.
    Campaign: The campaign has an amazing mixture of level design, enemies, character development, and weapons. The story and lore are both amazing. The trilogy really does end beautifully. It really tugs at your heartstrings. So if you like a good story, you will like this game. Of course the story isn't as good as say mass effect, but for an    Wow. Probably my all time favorite video game.
    Campaign: The campaign has an amazing mixture of level design, enemies, character development, and weapons. The story and lore are both amazing. The trilogy really does end beautifully. It really tugs at your heartstrings. So if you like a good story, you will like this game. Of course the story isn't as good as say mass effect, but for an fps, it is amazing. The only complaint I have is the Marine AI. They're just plain stupid. (:
    Multiplayer: Multiplayer encompasses many things so im going to break it down into
    1. Matchmaking/CustomGames: Matchmaking and custom games in halo is so amazing. It can be for both the casual and hardcore. I cant describe the fun of getting a couple friends and going on matchmaking or just screwing around on custom games.
    2. Forge: Forge is amazing. It is basically a level designer. You can add vehicles, structures. weapons, etc. Or, you can just do crazy stuff like drop tanks on people's heads.

    Halo 3 is such an amazing game. It has a great campaign, great multiplayer, and a really fun level designer. I'd recommend it to anyone.    … Expand
  9. AlonsoFrag
    Jun 26, 2013
    9
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  10. Muscularmouse
    Sep 24, 2013
    9
    Halo; Combat Evolved or Halo 2 are often considered the best halo games. Though they are fantastic games, the only things they have to offer that Halo 3 doesn't are the nostalgia, story (Excluding Halo 2) and possibly balancing with the enemies and weapons. Other than that, Halo 3 is pretty much superior in all ways. You can't argue that the multiplayer for the first two were better thanHalo; Combat Evolved or Halo 2 are often considered the best halo games. Though they are fantastic games, the only things they have to offer that Halo 3 doesn't are the nostalgia, story (Excluding Halo 2) and possibly balancing with the enemies and weapons. Other than that, Halo 3 is pretty much superior in all ways. You can't argue that the multiplayer for the first two were better than Halo 3's multiplayer. Balancing issues aside, Halo 3 has NUMEROUS multiplayer options like forge, custom game options, more weapons and customization, and most importantly, online multiplayer. While The first two may have had online multiplayer on the PC version, Halo 3 was more superior and more successful than both. Now, on the side or story, the story of the first two (Referring to opinion) could very well be much superior in terms of everything, but the story can't be the way you compare the two, since single-player wasn't exactly Halo 3's goal. While they put more effort into the story than, say Call of Duty, they weren't aiming for a story-game, but more of a multiplayer game.
    The main reason that people preferred Halo 1 or 2 over 3 is mostly due to nostalgia, which isn't something you should let review your games for you. You have to review the game for how good it is, not nostalgia or memories. And when you look at Halo 3 in that perspective, it is definitely better than the first two.    … Expand
  11. SupaChigga
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player) Gameplay (2/2) Visuals/Story (2/2) (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player)

    Gameplay (2/2)

    Visuals/Story (2/2)

    (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is better than the visuals, review this section as if the visuals didn’t matter)

    Accessibility/Longevity (2/2)

    (Review this section only on Accessibility if the game has no longevity) (Review this section only on longevity if the game isn’t accessible)

    Pricing (1/2)

    Wildcard (0)

    This is a guideline for how to properly review games. Many reviewers like to get a “feel” for a game, and arbitrarily give a game a score that they believe it deserves. This results in wildly different scores between different reviewers, and vastly different scores between similar games. This guideline addresses these problems and scores games fairly and consistently. This guideline also gives scores that are usually similar to the metacritic score.

    The review score is based out of 10 points. There are no “half” or 0.5 increments. It is impossible to have a score above 10 or below 0. The review score will change as the game gets new dlc, drops in price, or if more secrets are found through the game increasing its appeal.

    The scoring is split into 6 sections. The first five sections can add a possible 2 points to the final score. The first 5 sections are Single Player/Multi Player, Gameplay, Visuals/Story, Accessibility/Longevity, and Pricing.

    Notice that 3 of these sections have two parts. These particular sections will be scored based on the stronger part of the game of the two. For example, if a game has a lousy single player campaign, but an excellent multiplayer component, that section will be based solely on the multiplayer as if the single player did not exist. This allows games to be based on their own merits, as many unnecessary features are shoehorned into video games by publishers to reach a “feature quota”. Games that excel in both areas of a section don’t receive should be noted in the written review, but cannot increase the score past 2 in that section. However, it can be taken into account in the final section

    The final section can add 1, add 0, or subtract 1 to the final score. This final section is the “wildcard” section. This section is for how the reviewer “feels” about the game, but limits this only to this section, rather than the entire 10 point review. This section can include any positive or negative point that was not covered in the previous 5 sections.    … Expand
  12. ThatReviewGuy
    Jun 25, 2014
    9
    Halo 3 is one of the most influential games of our time. It has one of the most enjoyable multiplayers and best stories in the business. It was my first game for the 360, and by God it was one of my favorites. For it's time, the graphics were astounding, the gameplay was smooth as cream and the soundtrack... oh Lord the soundtrack. It was one of the most sublime compositions of our time.Halo 3 is one of the most influential games of our time. It has one of the most enjoyable multiplayers and best stories in the business. It was my first game for the 360, and by God it was one of my favorites. For it's time, the graphics were astounding, the gameplay was smooth as cream and the soundtrack... oh Lord the soundtrack. It was one of the most sublime compositions of our time. In 2014 you can find it at a measly price, so grab your AR and jump into one of the last servers remaining, or simply enjoy the amazing campaign.

    9/10    … Expand
  13. XBOXftw
    Jan 10, 2015
    9
    Awesome game, kept me at the edge of my seat, introduced new game changing forge mode, and once again reinforced Xbox superiority over PC and PlayStation. The reason it's not a 10/10 for me is because it wasn't as big a leap forward from halo 2, as halo 2 was from halo 1. Still a leap forward though!
  14. TurtleDrum18
    Nov 15, 2014
    9
    I'll lay out this game quickly with a score for each section.

    Campaign gameplay: 8.5/10 Mechanics, enemies, guns, mission designs are all done great (with the exception of the last two mission). Story: 9/10 Great Bungie storytelling that really "finishes the fight" but is left of with a cliff hanger (Setting up for Halo 4). Graphics/Sound: 9/10 Big jump from Halo 2 and looks and    I'll lay out this game quickly with a score for each section.

    Campaign gameplay: 8.5/10 Mechanics, enemies, guns, mission designs are all done great (with the exception of the last two mission).

    Story: 9/10 Great Bungie storytelling that really "finishes the fight" but is left of with a cliff hanger (Setting up for Halo 4).

    Graphics/Sound: 9/10 Big jump from Halo 2 and looks and sounds great for its time.

    Multiplayer: 9/10 Fantastic multiplayer maps (some of the best of its franchise), great NEW gamemodes and amazing gameplay and balance.

    Forge 8/10: If you're looking for a great way to construct your own maps in Halo, then Halo Reach is for you. But, forge on Halo 3 isn't to far behind.    … Expand
  15. dacritic82
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    This reivew covers Halo 3 available in the Master Chief Collection for XBOX ONE.

    Halo 3 carries the great story in Halo 2 on and I have a fantastic time throughout the campaign. In terms of graphics and music, these are top-notch, as usual. However, having played the Halo 2 Anniversary edition in the Master Chief Collection, I was disappointed that they didn't remastered this game    This reivew covers Halo 3 available in the Master Chief Collection for XBOX ONE.

    Halo 3 carries the great story in Halo 2 on and I have a fantastic time throughout the campaign.

    In terms of graphics and music, these are top-notch, as usual. However, having played the Halo 2 Anniversary edition in the Master Chief Collection, I was disappointed that they didn't remastered this game too.

    Vehicles stay a main part of the game and that's awesome. And, with the inclusion of new weapons, the games remains always fresh. Dual-wielding is also available, though there's been some changes (e.g you cannot wield 2 Needlers).

    The only con that I can think of is that each of the so called "missions" is a collection of missions in itself separated by a cutscene. So, if you play short sessions, you'll most likely lose a bit of your context regarding your objective (and the story) because you might just end up running from checkpoint A to B.    … Expand
  16. gamingisgreat
    Oct 23, 2016
    9
    Halo 3 is an amazing game,one of the best in this franchise.

    The gameplay is great,with excellent AI,great controls and great level/map design.Pack in a solid storyline with a great multiplayer component and you have an incredible game here.One problem with the campaign is a lot of backtracking due to poorly spaced out checkpoints. The graphics and production values are great,and the    Halo 3 is an amazing game,one of the best in this franchise.

    The gameplay is great,with excellent AI,great controls and great level/map design.Pack in a solid storyline with a great multiplayer component and you have an incredible game here.One problem with the campaign is a lot of backtracking due to poorly spaced out checkpoints.

    The graphics and production values are great,and the framerate is solid.

    The sound design is good,with an unbelievable soundtrack to back it up.

    Overall,Halo 3 is an amazing FPS that you must own if you have a 360.    … Expand
  17. homer4president
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    One of my favorite games in the Halo universe. The graphics were insanely good for the time it was released and it still holds up today. The online gameplay was great for the time and continues to be great in the Master chief collection on the Xbox One. If you have a 360 and haven't played Halo 3 then what are you doing?!
  18. ManemanFTW
    Apr 18, 2015
    9
    Amazing game. story, gameplay and multiplayer. the games now days should learn from these gems. the only things that bothers me is that you will need a decent connection in order to enjoy at its full potential the multiplayer. you will ned "host"
  19. vexarez
    May 31, 2015
    9
    I don´t know if it´s only the background music in the menu or the perfect combat system, but to me Halo 3 is the highlight of the actual Halo trilogy and one of the best shooters.
    The campaign isn´t perfect, but the story is nice and all in all it´s just epic !
  20. UltraTektite
    May 8, 2016
    9
    Halo 3, being my first Halo game, was a remarkable experience. The multiplayer is (or was, at this point) like no other, and the campaign is also extremely fun, especially with co-op. The amount of effort put into this game is astounding, with a great story, well-designed campaign levels and multiplayer maps, and more multiplayer gamemodes than you can shake an energy sword at. However,Halo 3, being my first Halo game, was a remarkable experience. The multiplayer is (or was, at this point) like no other, and the campaign is also extremely fun, especially with co-op. The amount of effort put into this game is astounding, with a great story, well-designed campaign levels and multiplayer maps, and more multiplayer gamemodes than you can shake an energy sword at. However, after going back and playing the first two Halo games, the story seems a little underwhelming, feeling like a sort of anticlimactic ending for the epic cliffhanger at the end of Halo 2. This is the only reason I didn't give it a 10 (my actual review score is a 9.5). To end on a more positive note however, Halo 3 is without a doubt one of the greatest Xbox 360 games of all time, and one you should definitely play if you haven't yet.… Expand
  21. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    An excellent shooter that improves upon Halo 2 in every way. Beautiful, epic, and fun. Sure, there was one or two parts that had me confused on where to go, but that's the only annoying problem.
  22. N4Z1M
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    Great, great game and the most fun that I have had playing computer games since MarioKart64 and Golden Eye. The maps, the balance of weapons, the teamwork, the playlists, theatre mode and forge, all amazing. There are a few small things that let it down but they are all XBL issues: Cheating, bullet registration, matchmaking preferences.

    Overall, still my favourite game of all time.
  23. AgentVenom117
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    Easily my favorite Halo story wise it's epic from beginning to end and through out the whole campaign you will have a big smile on your face as Master Chief and The Arbiter go through the covenant and eventually the flood and it sets up the new trilogy perfectly for 343 industries (I don't know if Bungie had plans for a Halo 4). However the multiplayer is a little stale now a days and canEasily my favorite Halo story wise it's epic from beginning to end and through out the whole campaign you will have a big smile on your face as Master Chief and The Arbiter go through the covenant and eventually the flood and it sets up the new trilogy perfectly for 343 industries (I don't know if Bungie had plans for a Halo 4). However the multiplayer is a little stale now a days and can be boring at times but it still holds up to this day, I am so glad that they remastered the campaign in the Master Chief collection and you should defiantly get the MCC if you have an Xbox one just to play Halo 3 if you only have a 360 then buy this game if you already haven't.… Expand
  24. Pachuli1981
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Una excelente aventura del Jefe Maestro que te mantendrá en vilo hasta el final.
  25. Jimi360
    Mar 24, 2016
    9
    The reason that I purchased an Xbox 360 over a PS3, Halo 3 expands and completes the original chapter of the Master Chief in a way that will leave you wanting more and more. The campaign is as solid and interesting as previous entries in the series, and the relationship between the Master Chief, Cortana and others will keep you immersed in what you are playing.

    The uniqueness in the    The reason that I purchased an Xbox 360 over a PS3, Halo 3 expands and completes the original chapter of the Master Chief in a way that will leave you wanting more and more. The campaign is as solid and interesting as previous entries in the series, and the relationship between the Master Chief, Cortana and others will keep you immersed in what you are playing.

    The uniqueness in the multiplayer however, really brings Halo 3 to another level. Its 'highest skill' ranking system allows players to always be playing other gamers of the same level as themselves, therefore never getting drawn away from the game because of other players being more advanced than them. It still provides motivation to get that high skill all the way up to 50 however, to really show who's boss. Custom maps are another highlight of this excellent FPS, and I personally had most fun on these custom games with friends. Downloaded from Bungie.net, the custom games are a true draw towards Halo 3, as if it didn't have enough draws already.

    All in all, if you haven't played Halo 3, what exactly have you been doing?    … Expand
  26. ILCAVALIERE
    Nov 20, 2016
    9
    Junto con el primero,este es el mejor,sobretodo su multijugador ,aunque la historia no es tan buena como la original es un gran juego,un clasico ya e imprescindible
  27. andrewmckibbin1
    May 16, 2016
    9
    The online to this game was bland and like every other halo now there is different game modes in this game there wasn't very many and the only fun one to play was swat I had fun with that one. But what I really want to talk about is the campaign, this was one of the most beautiful campaigns to play. With the newer games and older games I never really enjoyed the campaign or the story of itThe online to this game was bland and like every other halo now there is different game modes in this game there wasn't very many and the only fun one to play was swat I had fun with that one. But what I really want to talk about is the campaign, this was one of the most beautiful campaigns to play. With the newer games and older games I never really enjoyed the campaign or the story of it but halo it all connects and it's fun to play and your on the edge of your seat, especially more towards the end that was a lot of fun. I know with the newer halo's the stories have gotten more bland and confusing but the whole halo franchise is amazing and I would play all the campaigns again and again… Expand
  28. Xyodanl
    Aug 30, 2016
    9
    THE BEST Halo game i have played so far. Campaign AWESOME. Multiplayer AMAZING. Forge INCREDIBLE. Theater BRILLIANT. Easy 10 in my mind and a lot of others. HALO FTW!
  29. sgthombre
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user.
  30. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    9
    What a legendary game. This is possibly my favorite Halo game yet. Halo Reach is very close, but I mainly just like the multiplayer in that one. This one I like the multiplayer and story. This was the first is the first to have (on an Xbox system at least) Forge mode, and I would spend hours on it. Forge mode got better in games after this, but I still get enjoyment out of 3's Forge. AWhat a legendary game. This is possibly my favorite Halo game yet. Halo Reach is very close, but I mainly just like the multiplayer in that one. This one I like the multiplayer and story. This was the first is the first to have (on an Xbox system at least) Forge mode, and I would spend hours on it. Forge mode got better in games after this, but I still get enjoyment out of 3's Forge. A fantastic FPS.… Expand
  31. eva3si0n
    Jul 9, 2019
    9
    Halo 3 end of the trilogy about the Master Chif (all of us know that all of us are not present). For 2007 a game looks not bad, considering that it was optimized under Xbox One X. Also great disappointment is the lack of CGI scenes as in 2 parts. A game was fine exactly until as The Flood did not appear again. The mission of "Cortana" so in general disappoints. But in the whole Halo 3 veryHalo 3 end of the trilogy about the Master Chif (all of us know that all of us are not present). For 2007 a game looks not bad, considering that it was optimized under Xbox One X. Also great disappointment is the lack of CGI scenes as in 2 parts. A game was fine exactly until as The Flood did not appear again. The mission of "Cortana" so in general disappoints. But in the whole Halo 3 very pleasant action looks fantastically. Even as that surprises, the fact that developers manage to show the same gameplay 3 times and it does not look outdated.… Expand
  32. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    9.0 - Probably the best in the series. Multiplayer was epic. It had a large variety of modes including rocket launcher battles or sword only battles. Music and customization was great also. Campaign was easily replayable and had a large variety of environments and missions types (and of course the super memorable final mission with the iconic theme playing). I would say the main issue with9.0 - Probably the best in the series. Multiplayer was epic. It had a large variety of modes including rocket launcher battles or sword only battles. Music and customization was great also. Campaign was easily replayable and had a large variety of environments and missions types (and of course the super memorable final mission with the iconic theme playing). I would say the main issue with this game is that coming back to this game after many years and playing it may not be as fun as you remember, so I would highly recommend playing it with a friend to make it even more fun.… Expand
  33. PizzaW0lf
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    This is the best game on Xbox 360 to this day. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, I will review this game as it's personally in my 10 best games of all time. Overall, this game is just phenomenal. The atmosphere, level design, AI, involved gameplay, the virality of locations, characters, and graphics (at the time), music, etc. Clearly, Bungie had massive passion towards this game andThis is the best game on Xbox 360 to this day. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, I will review this game as it's personally in my 10 best games of all time. Overall, this game is just phenomenal. The atmosphere, level design, AI, involved gameplay, the virality of locations, characters, and graphics (at the time), music, etc. Clearly, Bungie had massive passion towards this game and development. Also, that's just the story mode. We still haven't gotten into the multiplayer part. And honestly I can't believe it, but somehow this game STILL surpasses multiplayer features in today's games. And NO micro transactions! Features like custom game maps, and various other things. Truly this game is legendary.… Expand
  34. razMN
    Apr 5, 2022
    9
    Straight up making everything from Halo CE better, no more corridors or repetitive stuff. Dual Wielding is a very creative solution that can be used in the entire game to overcome battles, playing as the Arbiter is also very cool (with the introduction of some stealth elements). However, the AI is not very good. Some fights are a breeze because of it, and some are hard because theStraight up making everything from Halo CE better, no more corridors or repetitive stuff. Dual Wielding is a very creative solution that can be used in the entire game to overcome battles, playing as the Arbiter is also very cool (with the introduction of some stealth elements). However, the AI is not very good. Some fights are a breeze because of it, and some are hard because the companion AI lost their IQ.… Expand
  35. Co-Odyssey
    Jul 7, 2018
    9
    Halo 3 is damn near perfect, not exactly but close. The level design this time around is a mash of
    Halo: CE's and Halo 2's linear and open ended game worlds. The combat feels and mechanics feel more fine tuned than Halo 2 but the weapon sandbox has somehow become more redundant. The multiplayer is pretty much perfect and to this day is accessible online and offline (Note: The    Halo 3 is damn near perfect, not exactly but close. The level design this time around is a mash of
    Halo: CE's and Halo 2's linear and open ended game worlds. The combat feels and mechanics feel more fine tuned than Halo 2 but the weapon sandbox has somehow become more redundant. The multiplayer is pretty much perfect and to this day is accessible online and offline (Note: The multiplayer levels are the worst in the entire trilogy).

    The story while a great conclusion to the old trilogy, feels rushed and doesn't take advantage of the hardware's graphical and video capability. Halo 3 comes close to perfection but maybe it ended the franchise, as we knew it, a little to soon.    … Expand
  36. Dperks
    Jan 5, 2022
    9
    HALO 3 is a game that defined an entire console generation. With its bombastic campaign and fantastic multiplayer that set the bar for online shooters for the 7th generation. Along with Its forge and theater modes that really brought the entire Halo fan base together in what were new creative ways. Halo 3 improves upon Halo 2 in almost every way the weapon sandbox has been expanded andHALO 3 is a game that defined an entire console generation. With its bombastic campaign and fantastic multiplayer that set the bar for online shooters for the 7th generation. Along with Its forge and theater modes that really brought the entire Halo fan base together in what were new creative ways. Halo 3 improves upon Halo 2 in almost every way the weapon sandbox has been expanded and improved on. New vehicles are fun and iconic in the series. The game visually still holds up pretty well for a over 14 year old game. The story managed to conclude a trilogy in a satisfying way and fulfilling way, But if I had to criticize Halo 3 I'm not a fan of the prophets voice change nor his change in character as he feels more like a one dimensional bad guy in this one. And the fact there's no arbiter levels is a shame as it felt like he didn't really have much to do in this game. I would of liked him to playa bigger role in the game and I would of liked to see more characterization in the elites a s a whole such as the shipmaster. While I'm talking about Elites the switch to brutes as the main enemy I'm not a big fan of. They are fun to fight nut not as fun I feel and the elites in this game you just don't see enough of them and there kinda more doofy in this game then previous titles. Other then that the campaign is a great time non the less. And on a final note the multiplayer in Halo 3 is some of the best in he series and I cant count the many hours spent playing in my life.… Expand
  37. LuckyDrum
    Jun 10, 2019
    9
    Tal vez el mejor juego de la saga hasta ahora. Tiene un modo campaña excepcional que te mantiene atrapado. También un multijugador muy bueno que asegura rejugabilidad
  38. MYP
    Jun 18, 2021
    9
    Halo 3 may not be the best game in the Halo trilogy but it is such a great game, it concluded this rich saga the best way possible. The Campaign had some noticeable problems but the multiplayer was Perfect, Halo 3 probably has one of the best multiplayers in any Video game ever. It's just that Good. About the campaign i had a few problems, first of all the game started pretty well but asHalo 3 may not be the best game in the Halo trilogy but it is such a great game, it concluded this rich saga the best way possible. The Campaign had some noticeable problems but the multiplayer was Perfect, Halo 3 probably has one of the best multiplayers in any Video game ever. It's just that Good. About the campaign i had a few problems, first of all the game started pretty well but as the game went on, the "Hollywood clichés" showed themselves. The Campaign of halo 3 was more emotional but less innovative than Halo 2's campaign. Halo 2's story-telling was revolutionary for it's time and still is but i doubt i can say that about halo 3's campaign; i can say it was pretty awesome. Overall halo 3 may not be the best game in the trilogy but it is an absolute rich game and it concluded the halo Trilogy's story arc the best way possible.… Expand
  39. Brub
    Aug 8, 2019
    9
    The gameplay was as good as first maybe even slightly better, music was good as the first but not as good as the second, and the story was 80% as good compared to the second but still amazing.
  40. JesterTRT
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Probably the best of the best of the Halo games. (Or at least tied with Reach for being the best Halo game.) Halo 3 campaign was fun for the entirety, beginning to the end. The story was incredible, and a lot of fun. And all of the new weapons made the gameplay much more fun.
    I was never big on Multiplayer, but this game had amazing multiplayer. I had a lot of fun playing multiplayer.    Probably the best of the best of the Halo games. (Or at least tied with Reach for being the best Halo game.) Halo 3 campaign was fun for the entirety, beginning to the end. The story was incredible, and a lot of fun. And all of the new weapons made the gameplay much more fun.
    I was never big on Multiplayer, but this game had amazing multiplayer. I had a lot of fun playing multiplayer. There is just something with how the Halo games play, that make it a lot of fun and worth playing.    … Expand
  41. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    A fantastic game with great music, memorable levels and strong characters. Great gunplay.
  42. SenpaiEXE
    Dec 3, 2020
    9
    Best. Halo game. Great story, environment and the gameplay is at it's best here. If you still haven't played this game (for some reason) go buy the MCC and just play it, you won't regret it.
  43. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
  44. Sanghelic
    May 23, 2020
    9
    definitivamente el halo con mayor personalidad, tomo todo lo que hizo divertido a halo 2, lo hizo mas accesible, mas dinamico y añadio muchas nuevas mecanicas, halo 3 es un juego divertido de cualquier forma su campaña puede que no tenga la mejor historia (sobre todo si no jugaste halo 2) pero esta llena de momentos entrañables, divertidos, variados, ademas de ser disfrutable de formadefinitivamente el halo con mayor personalidad, tomo todo lo que hizo divertido a halo 2, lo hizo mas accesible, mas dinamico y añadio muchas nuevas mecanicas, halo 3 es un juego divertido de cualquier forma su campaña puede que no tenga la mejor historia (sobre todo si no jugaste halo 2) pero esta llena de momentos entrañables, divertidos, variados, ademas de ser disfrutable de forma cooperativa y hasta con 4 miembros si se juega en internet, el multijugador tiene mapas de altisima calidad con muchas posibilidades, ademas de que todos los modos de juego son bastante personalizables y se pueden jugar en internet.… Expand
  45. Sygurd
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    Uno de mis favoritos de la saga, cierra el gran ciclo de Bungie con una calidad estupenda, todo funciona en este juego, especialmente el crecimiento de los personajes y del universo. Imprescindible para cualquier fanático de la saga y de los videojuegos Mi calificación 9.4/10
  46. yangfanhong
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    Halo 3 is a wonderful ending for the Halo trilogy. It created vivid characters like Cortana and the Master Chief and provided impressive story.
  47. Cjmolina007
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    The hype leading up to the release for this game was real. Hell even I was getting excited and I wasn't really into Halo back then. Fast forward couple of years later and I finally played this game and man did this not disappoint. Before Halo 4 and 5 this was the way to end this series. The conclusion was fantastic with the story being more gripping than ever. Maybe not better than Halo 2The hype leading up to the release for this game was real. Hell even I was getting excited and I wasn't really into Halo back then. Fast forward couple of years later and I finally played this game and man did this not disappoint. Before Halo 4 and 5 this was the way to end this series. The conclusion was fantastic with the story being more gripping than ever. Maybe not better than Halo 2 but damn near it with vast improvements from the previous game in every shape of form. A must own/play if you own an Xbox along with the previous sequels.… Expand
  48. JoseRomo98
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Halo 3 un icono de los Videojuegos y de la 360 no hay mucho mas que decir xD
  49. Mrman69
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    ✅89%
    Another amazing Halo game. Just disappointed this was never remastered.
  50. storygamer
    Oct 15, 2020
    9
    No matter what others say, the brand Halo stands for perfectly balanced FPS action with beautiful graphics, breathtaking soundtrack and a highly exciting storyline. And this third installment is no exception, even if the hype was too big. The only thing I miss about Halo 3 is innovation. But hey, never change a running system. Top game!
  51. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    ost: 9
    Characters: 10
  52. theoren
    Oct 1, 2020
    9
    good game. 75 characters 75 characters 75 characters 75 characters 75 characters
  53. CFMCritic
    May 16, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My original score for this game is: 9.5/10
    The final installment in the Halo Saga was quite a big game when it was released, i'm not joking but even my mom was excited for this game after i graduated from college i introduced her to the halo franchise.
    But how does halo 3 end the trilogy? The multiplayer was the best when halo 3 got released and today is a classic multiplayer experience but i'm here for the campaign. I have a very little problem with halo 3 before i get into the REAL stuff and that's the voice acting, characters Truth and Miranda voice actors were changed between Halo 2 and 3 and that is a bit annoying while playing through the campaign. But Halo 3 was a near perfect end for the trilogy, mh only problem with the campaign is that it could have used more build up and challenge, thr game felt a bit short compared to the first two games but Halo 3 is the true masterpiece that everyone hoped for and deserved the "finish the fight" slogan.    … Expand
  54. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    OVERALL - 93%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 9/10
    Level/Area Design - 9/10
    Atmosphere - 7/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Replay Value - 10/10

    The first game I played online and the game I probably put the most hours into online. So much fun with friends online and a great addition to the Halo story.
  55. Guz_
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    Halo 3 es la conclusión perfecta del jefe maestro después de su mediocre antecesor que fue Halo 2, Presenta una mejora gráfica importante y que ha envejecido bastante bien, la posibilidad de completar objetivos en áreas semi abiertas se ha maximizado.
    El desarrollo de la historia es sobresaliente con un guión coherente, no abusa de la narrativa transmedia de lo que nos tenía acostumbrado    Halo 3 es la conclusión perfecta del jefe maestro después de su mediocre antecesor que fue Halo 2, Presenta una mejora gráfica importante y que ha envejecido bastante bien, la posibilidad de completar objetivos en áreas semi abiertas se ha maximizado.
    El desarrollo de la historia es sobresaliente con un guión coherente, no abusa de la narrativa transmedia de lo que nos tenía acostumbrado Halo 2 (una forma burda y mediocre de tapar la historia). El gameplay es similar como siempre desde Combat evolved, pero arreglando fallos como la mira y el hud menos intrusivo, en cuanto errores está la de recuerdos de cortana sin contexto que nos acompaña durante la aventura, un error que si se arreglaste sería perfecto, Esta vez el inquisidor posee más desarrollo, Gran Juego y definitivamente el mejor de la saga.    … Expand
  56. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    More of the same is usually never a good think but Halo 3 changes that because it was that good.
  57. ElCosmoXD
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Just amazing. This game story is really good and the gameplay is simple and smooth.
  58. Tombraiderfan
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    Halo 3

    Halo 3 is a very good game in my opinion. the only thing I didn't like in the game was the 9th episode and it had a logic like hit and walk in the 9th episode, other than that it's a very nice and very good game.
  59. NexusWarrior
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    Top tier halo game. Fantastic campaign with coop or solo. The online PvP matchmaking is just purely some of the best ever. For the 360 and the era, the graphics are amazing. Only not given a 10 because nothing is perfect. A work of art.
  60. JaySeacliff
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    This game is simply put a masterpiece. It takes everything that worked in the first two Halo games and adds in some new things to make it stand out. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are still good and the story's simple yet enjoyable. It's overall a blast to play through and a must-have addition to everyone's collection.
  61. maintitle
    May 31, 2022
    9
    when i was in high school i would play this game non-stop because it was the only 360 game i had for quite a while, so when i'd invite friends over we'd usually play the campaign offline. one time we were doing a higher difficulty run and i kept restarting the middle missions from checkpoints, and when my friend asked me why i said there were a handful of ODST's with us and we had to keepwhen i was in high school i would play this game non-stop because it was the only 360 game i had for quite a while, so when i'd invite friends over we'd usually play the campaign offline. one time we were doing a higher difficulty run and i kept restarting the middle missions from checkpoints, and when my friend asked me why i said there were a handful of ODST's with us and we had to keep them alive because they'd follow us through the next few missions. at one point near the end i restarted after a particularly difficult area, and my friend stormed up and said 'WHO IS YOUR FRIEND, THE FAKE SOLDIERS OR ME?'

    we got pizza on me as an apology and then i did the same thing again. Later I found out those ODST's just spawn in at the start of each of the levels.    … Expand
  62. Rai-N
    Jun 29, 2022
    9
    It's a timeless classic. The game has added everything that was great about the previous games and puts them together. The graphics hold up and the gunplay is amazing.
  63. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    This is where we finished the fight. but for some reason, they dug up the chiefs corpse over and over to try and milk his bones dry. This was peak Halo, and always will be. Reach and Odst were also great.
    But this is where i lived for about 5 years. Halo was my favorite franchise, but it is dead now.

    Corporate greed kills gaming, but back then, this game was truly alive.
  64. SamB.
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    I'm not one of the Halo fan fraternity, but I did buy Halo 3 with some high hopes... and I wasn't disappointed. The game has a great interface, the controls are fairly intuitive (as long as you have prior FPS experience) although my mates get the controls mixed up with another game or previous version and I hear them swear online when they accidentally swap a decent weapon for a I'm not one of the Halo fan fraternity, but I did buy Halo 3 with some high hopes... and I wasn't disappointed. The game has a great interface, the controls are fairly intuitive (as long as you have prior FPS experience) although my mates get the controls mixed up with another game or previous version and I hear them swear online when they accidentally swap a decent weapon for a rubbish one while trying to reload. The single player game is like most FPS single player games, fun for the most part but a little repetitive. The multiplayer is what this game was made for and don't forget it. Multiplayer co-op on Halo 3 is about as good as it gets, in my humble opinion. The game's a bit short though, I have to admit and for that reason it doesn't get a 9 or 10.… Expand
  65. matthewsom
    Sep 29, 2007
    8
    yes halo 3 is not really a surprise i was thinking new weapons abilities such as holding 2 energy sword at once.Plus the story is a bit short i just finished it in 1 day which is a bit of a shock. i was thinking the stroy will keep me playin all week but no i finished it in 1 day. but the best part is xbox live and versing mode.
  66. JoshwaR
    Sep 5, 2009
    8
    It's not great but it is very good. With some minor bugs in the multiplayer, and even some in the single player it makes for a good youtube game. But those are minor and oftentimes hilarious and easy to overlook. The multiplayer is great but the Exp system could use a ton of improvement. I dont want a CoD 4 look-alike but some aspects would be nice. The campaign was pretty cool at It's not great but it is very good. With some minor bugs in the multiplayer, and even some in the single player it makes for a good youtube game. But those are minor and oftentimes hilarious and easy to overlook. The multiplayer is great but the Exp system could use a ton of improvement. I dont want a CoD 4 look-alike but some aspects would be nice. The campaign was pretty cool at some parts but very fogettable at others. The map packs and the Double Experience weekend keep me comming back for more. One Major problem though is that the Xbox 360 does not like halo 3 at all. I know three friends whose disks were sratched by thier console and no other games were affected. This is what deprived halo 3 of a nine.… Expand
  67. EricT.
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    The game is great, if flawed. It's graphically disappointing, and not just because of high expectations. It looks like Bungie was overly ambitious, and in order to achieve playable framerates had to scale up the LOD reduction until anything 10 feet away from the player is a jaggy mess with overly blurred textures. Many objects look fantastic if you stick your nose on them, but when The game is great, if flawed. It's graphically disappointing, and not just because of high expectations. It looks like Bungie was overly ambitious, and in order to achieve playable framerates had to scale up the LOD reduction until anything 10 feet away from the player is a jaggy mess with overly blurred textures. Many objects look fantastic if you stick your nose on them, but when you back away a few paces they turn into shimmery piles of crap. It's especially obvious when you get into Covenant structures and find that their familiar architecture looked better on the Xbox 1 because of Halo 3's aliasing and texture filtering problems. It's tragic, too, because the art direction is fantastic. The game would look amazing if it was presented without all the artifacts. That aside, if you're a Halo fan, this is classic stuff. The weapons feel great, the vehicles are fun to drive, fire fights are a blast, etc. The sound design is fantastic (try firing the assault rifle into nearby water, it sounds awesome) and the music is the best of the series. I enjoyed the story more than I did in Halo 1 or 2, though the writing is often cheesy, and some stuff that is played for emotional impact falls flat (like the Deep Thoughts by Cortana that keep popping up on your HUD). Multiplayer kicks ass, and Bungie has obviously invested a LOT of time and effort here. The matchmaking system is super slick, and the amount of options you have for creating your own game types is amazing for a console game (though, unless they ship a real level editor, it's going to be trumped by Unreal when it allows users to upload their own maps). Probably the biggest addition, which is technically amazing, is the addition of the Theater. Every game you play is recorded to disk and can be played back, frame by frame. It's too sweet being able to go back and relive your greatest multiplayer moments, or see what the winning team did, not to mention what all the machinima guys like Red vs Blue are going to do with this. Overall a great game. I wish they had presented the game with less artifacts (even if it required simplifying the graphics), but I still enjoyed the ride.… Expand
  68. BrandenC.
    Oct 14, 2007
    8
    Great game, but not as great as what the critics have been saying. High replay value due to multiplayer and achievements, but nothing really new or innovative from the last Halo.
  69. GrantH.
    Nov 6, 2007
    8
    This game has its ups, and it definitely has its downs. But the biggest complaint I see is the graphics. Compared to Gears of War, no, the graphics are not as good. The difference is, Gears of War is urban, and in close environments. Halo 3 has massive landscapes, in which you can always see everything that is going on. That is something Gears does not have. For the time I enjoyed Halo 3, This game has its ups, and it definitely has its downs. But the biggest complaint I see is the graphics. Compared to Gears of War, no, the graphics are not as good. The difference is, Gears of War is urban, and in close environments. Halo 3 has massive landscapes, in which you can always see everything that is going on. That is something Gears does not have. For the time I enjoyed Halo 3, it was a very fun game, and I had no problems. It does get old quick, though. Which is why I gave it a solid 8.… Expand
  70. 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
  71. EricV.
    Oct 8, 2007
    8
    The graphics WERE AMAZING! If your playing it on a 10 year old T.V. set then your OBVIOUSLY not going to be able to see the sharpness and high quality of the graphics. DUH! Anyways, I liked the campaign mode over all even if it was incredibly short... the other annoying thing was them having you fight your way forward in a level only to fight your way back the way you came all over again The graphics WERE AMAZING! If your playing it on a 10 year old T.V. set then your OBVIOUSLY not going to be able to see the sharpness and high quality of the graphics. DUH! Anyways, I liked the campaign mode over all even if it was incredibly short... the other annoying thing was them having you fight your way forward in a level only to fight your way back the way you came all over again in a attempt to avoid loading time. But overall, it was good. The ending leaves a lot to the mind.… Expand
  72. HansV.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    When reading these bashing comments and ratings below 5 or 6, I can't think why people are so small minded and build up so big expectations that no game can fulfill. Yes, the game feels a bit oudated but in the otherhand it's exactly how a Halo game should feel like....I'm sure if Halo 3 would've been a revolutionary 3rd person shooter, with slo-mo (bullet-time) When reading these bashing comments and ratings below 5 or 6, I can't think why people are so small minded and build up so big expectations that no game can fulfill. Yes, the game feels a bit oudated but in the otherhand it's exactly how a Halo game should feel like....I'm sure if Halo 3 would've been a revolutionary 3rd person shooter, with slo-mo (bullet-time) effects, with few different endings and moral choices Master Chief should make....I'm sure these people would be dissapointed anyways, because it wouldn't feel like Halo. Well, for my part, I'm not dissapointed in any ways, because I didn't have any expectations as I didn't like Halo 2 so much but loved Halo 1. The graphics are great, the world is vivid and living with many many small details that makes me almost gasp in aww. As for gameplay, it's almost exactly like Halo 1 and 2, with some tweeks....yes it feels a bit outdated compared to other 3rd generation fps's, like Rainbow Six Las Vegas or Bioshock...but come on, it's Halo! Every xbox gamer propably have the controls in their marrow and can pick up this game and get shooting and theres nothing that you wont love in this ride that ends one of the best trilogies and game-series of all time. ´ Why 8 and not 9 or 10? Even if I do like and love Halo 3, all it's ascpects and especially the new Forge mutliplayer mode, I still have to compare Halo 3 to other 3rd generation shooters and as Rainbow Six Las Vegas and Bioshock and now Call of Duty 4 Beta really blew my mind away, Halo 3 really couldn't stand to it's competition. Halo 3 is more than the sum of it's parts, it's the conclusion of an epic and all really need to take this ride and see this game-series to the end. Short review: Gameplay: 8 Story: 8 Graphics: 10 Soundeffects: 8 Music: 10 (yes I love Halo soundtracks) Replayability: 9 Multiplayer: 7 Pros + It's Halo + Replayability + Controls and gameplay -> 6 years of tweeking and polisihing, really can't go wrong + Soundtrack + Lots of multiplayer modes + Campaign co-op up to 4 players Cons - Gameplay, feels a bit outdated. - Sounds in general. - Weapons, even if balanced and there's alot to choose from, they don't have the oomph-effect and feel unpowered. - Multiplayer bunnyhoppers.… Expand
  73. LoganD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    I just don't quite understand how this game is getting 100& scores. No game is that good. At the end of the day, all it is is more Halo. That may be exactly what you are looking for, however, most gamers would be much better served saving their money and just renting this game.
  74. IanC.
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    Sorry everyone, but I'm a bit disappointed too. I don't get the super-high scores and mass raving either, this really doesn't deserve 100 here and there and everywhere. That all said, there is some magnificence here, and Bungie deserve high high accolade for their sheer innovative genius in the Theater modes and Forge mode. At the end of the gaming day, you'll have a Sorry everyone, but I'm a bit disappointed too. I don't get the super-high scores and mass raving either, this really doesn't deserve 100 here and there and everywhere. That all said, there is some magnificence here, and Bungie deserve high high accolade for their sheer innovative genius in the Theater modes and Forge mode. At the end of the gaming day, you'll have a ton of fun with this, there is stuff here you just won't get anywhere else, and so in that respect it's a solid 8 from me, and HIGHLY recommended.… Expand
  75. PhilB.
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    Play's well. Graphics look OK. Don't get me wrong. It's still a great game and fun to play but I expected definetly more. I've just played a few hours. My remarks are based upon my observations so far. I hope that some of my impressions will change to more positive. Story mode: Way to shoort for three years of development. That's the best Bungie and M$ can come Play's well. Graphics look OK. Don't get me wrong. It's still a great game and fun to play but I expected definetly more. I've just played a few hours. My remarks are based upon my observations so far. I hope that some of my impressions will change to more positive. Story mode: Way to shoort for three years of development. That's the best Bungie and M$ can come up? Online gaming: Is it me? Interface for game finding is not as intuitive as it used to be. It appears to have less settings. Hey it's still an excellent game. But compared to the improvements GTA made from Vice City to San Andreas for instance this looks measely. So I'm left with an excellent game and the feeling that it could have been just plain more. Satisfying but now WOOOOW experience. It almost smells like they just made the minimum to achieve an excellent game so they can make as much money as they can of the series. Too much business, not enough love. The Halo series really comes to an end.… Expand
  76. Marc.D.
    Sep 28, 2007
    8
    Ahhh...to be a FPS on the 360...not an easy thing when you factor in the competition you're up against. With the phenomenal Bioshock fresh in many gamers minds, Halo 3 finishes the epic battle of Master Chief. For the most part, it does it very well. The gameplay is tight and the action is hectic. It plays very closely to Halo 2...and this is a good thing. However, it feels...lacking Ahhh...to be a FPS on the 360...not an easy thing when you factor in the competition you're up against. With the phenomenal Bioshock fresh in many gamers minds, Halo 3 finishes the epic battle of Master Chief. For the most part, it does it very well. The gameplay is tight and the action is hectic. It plays very closely to Halo 2...and this is a good thing. However, it feels...lacking when compared to its competition. Ultimately, the multiplayer is where the Halo series has always shone. Watch for it to keep the series and the Chief in the minds of gamers for a long time to come after the 25th of September 2007.… Expand
  77. TimS.
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    It's a decent game. Not more, not less. Just a decent game. Every part is decent and it offers some nice moments in the campaing. Too short as most new xbox360 games. It's a good game, but offers no memorable events or elements. If you liked the previous ones you'll like this, but if you didn't, steer clear of this one too. Oh... and please don't compare Halo3 It's a decent game. Not more, not less. Just a decent game. Every part is decent and it offers some nice moments in the campaing. Too short as most new xbox360 games. It's a good game, but offers no memorable events or elements. If you liked the previous ones you'll like this, but if you didn't, steer clear of this one too. Oh... and please don't compare Halo3 with GoW as GoW is indeed a third person shooter... mostly, not FPS. No matter what anyone says, it's in the point of view, not in the action style. Get your facts right before you judge.… Expand
  78. RileyS.
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    There is tons of new stuff in Halo 3. Nothing truly revolutionary, but the only thing they could of done is made story better. Which they didn't. For those who thought they would get a rethought of halo just don't undertstand how the market works. The graphics are good (if you have an HDTV). Halo3 is what is expected of a Halo sequel. A more refined game with more options. There is tons of new stuff in Halo 3. Nothing truly revolutionary, but the only thing they could of done is made story better. Which they didn't. For those who thought they would get a rethought of halo just don't undertstand how the market works. The graphics are good (if you have an HDTV). Halo3 is what is expected of a Halo sequel. A more refined game with more options. Although I found parts of the game underwhelming, such as campaign and human character models.… Expand
  79. 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
  80. KhristianR.
    Sep 29, 2008
    8
    Halo 3 is a good game, but it doesn't really do much more than the first and second games did. It feels more like an addon data disk. It really excels in Multiplayer, especially online. Also the addition of being able to alter the pre-designed levels. I'd say for £10-£15. its worth it, especially with more maps being made available. But I wouldn't go as far to Halo 3 is a good game, but it doesn't really do much more than the first and second games did. It feels more like an addon data disk. It really excels in Multiplayer, especially online. Also the addition of being able to alter the pre-designed levels. I'd say for £10-£15. its worth it, especially with more maps being made available. But I wouldn't go as far to give it 5* ratings 90+% and claims that its the best game of the decade. It is good, but not that good. SCORE : 84%… Expand
  81. MT
    Feb 22, 2009
    8
    Halo 3 starts off the campaign mode brilliantly with some well set out and well-timed action set pieces. However, later on in the game, which isn't the longest (you could finish it within 4-6 hours) it gets nothing but boring, dull and here-we-go-again style. The multiplayer is unpredictable. The most hyped part of the game, but most disappointing. The lag in match after match, the Halo 3 starts off the campaign mode brilliantly with some well set out and well-timed action set pieces. However, later on in the game, which isn't the longest (you could finish it within 4-6 hours) it gets nothing but boring, dull and here-we-go-again style. The multiplayer is unpredictable. The most hyped part of the game, but most disappointing. The lag in match after match, the continuation of games when everybody lags and dies unexpectedly and the overall poor level design in online maps is the most disappointing part of the game, which certainly isn't one of the best FPSs ever...No where near.… Expand
  82. Ex14
    Feb 9, 2009
    8
    I would have put 7.5 but there isn't any option to. Anyway it's been more than a year since it's launch, and glad to say it's still going strong. Needless to say it's a great game. Plus it has lots of re-playability. ESP in it's multiplayer. The reviews below might diss it, but don't be fooled. It is a good game. Just not great. The story's ok, I would have put 7.5 but there isn't any option to. Anyway it's been more than a year since it's launch, and glad to say it's still going strong. Needless to say it's a great game. Plus it has lots of re-playability. ESP in it's multiplayer. The reviews below might diss it, but don't be fooled. It is a good game. Just not great. The story's ok, though u need to have played halo ce and halo 2 to understand what's it about and the graphics though just an updated ver of Halo 2, still. it looks beautiful. Multiplayer is a blast. If not for the ocassionally screechy kids online. HAlo 3 is a game you should at least play once through. Even if u dun buy it, rent it.… Expand
  83. LanaR.
    Oct 11, 2007
    8
    Aesthetically, the game is amazing to look at. The campaign mode was definitely short but I found it really fun. I liked the new weapons and the revamping of the old ones to look and sound more amazing. The new tools, such as the auto-turret and the regenerator and the bubble shield, etc etc are kind of pointless in multiplayer and take too much concentration to deploy. I am having a Aesthetically, the game is amazing to look at. The campaign mode was definitely short but I found it really fun. I liked the new weapons and the revamping of the old ones to look and sound more amazing. The new tools, such as the auto-turret and the regenerator and the bubble shield, etc etc are kind of pointless in multiplayer and take too much concentration to deploy. I am having a problem with multiplayer mode in general. I thought I was pretty damn decent in Halo 2 multiplayer, and now I feel like I'm a total newbie. I feel like I have no advantage over other players with any weapon combinations I choose. It almost feels like you're playing in third person compared to Halo 2 feeling like you were right there in the game. Is it just me, or do you not FEEL getting hit or shot? It's like you're running around just fine and suddenly you're lying there dead without any warning, and I don't find multiplayer as fun as H2.… Expand
  84. CliveG.
    Oct 19, 2007
    8
    While I can wax lyrical about the visuals, it's the gameplay which is more than a little disappointing after Halo 1 set the bar. Hackneyed level design, lack of real balance when it comes to the weapons and the cliched ending all combine to make this feel like an anticlimax after all the hype. One of the single biggest improvements that could have been made was solid direction for While I can wax lyrical about the visuals, it's the gameplay which is more than a little disappointing after Halo 1 set the bar. Hackneyed level design, lack of real balance when it comes to the weapons and the cliched ending all combine to make this feel like an anticlimax after all the hype. One of the single biggest improvements that could have been made was solid direction for the plot, tying together the sections believably and keeping a coherent thread for the storyline. Having said all that, this is great rental game and, for the hardcore, a good multiplayer game to own.… Expand
  85. SeanC.
    Oct 2, 2007
    8
    The single player campaign is somewhat lacking (It's revived a bit via co-op mode). It's the Live stuff that makes this game worthy of purchase, though. The Forge and Theater options are nice adds. Hopefully it'll get some worthy patches and tweaks in the months to come. Even though it didn't live up to the hype (with so much hype given it was never going to happen), The single player campaign is somewhat lacking (It's revived a bit via co-op mode). It's the Live stuff that makes this game worthy of purchase, though. The Forge and Theater options are nice adds. Hopefully it'll get some worthy patches and tweaks in the months to come. Even though it didn't live up to the hype (with so much hype given it was never going to happen), this game is head and shoulders above 99% of the 360 titles.… Expand
  86. ChrisC.
    Oct 24, 2007
    8
    I can't see why everyone's so up-in-arms about this game. Nor why they're in such a mood that "BEST GAME EVAR" qualifies as a legitimate review. Here's what it is, from a harcore PC gamer, nonetheless: great graphics with beautiful lighting and artwork where, much like in World of Warcraft, a sub-par technology is ramped up in quality with amazing art design. (Human I can't see why everyone's so up-in-arms about this game. Nor why they're in such a mood that "BEST GAME EVAR" qualifies as a legitimate review. Here's what it is, from a harcore PC gamer, nonetheless: great graphics with beautiful lighting and artwork where, much like in World of Warcraft, a sub-par technology is ramped up in quality with amazing art design. (Human faces still look very awkward.) A great storyline that wraps up the games well, and leaves more questions for Halo players and Halo canon fans alike. A somewhat tactical experience where weapons must be used in context, and guns blazing just won't cut it. Good replayability, as the enemy AI is fairly adept at finding flanking positions and firing points, so not only will each encounter play out differently, but the skulls discoverable in the campaign award an exponential increase in points, and for those hardcore enough, each has its own game-altering effect, making play much more difficult. And the multiplay is danged-near perfect. It's fun, there's huge variety (game-types are customizable down to the letter, and the Forge takes a varied experience and turns it into an incredibly fun sandbox), the matchmaking is addictive as one ranks up, and the Xbox Live service is implemented near-flawlessly. Oh, achievements in the campaign will let you unlock some pretty nifty armor permutations, which can be customized further with emblems and every other color needed to live. A solid experience, and yes, one that will make a great PC port when the time comes (unlike the awkward Halo 2). Oh, did I mention this game is fun?… Expand
  87. 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.
  88. EricS.
    Sep 25, 2007
    8
    Ok, it get's an 8 because of content alone, voice acting/sound/story/originality/character design/gameplay..all get a 6.5. It's a really good 10 year old PC shooter. I can't believe this is going to get a better score than Half Life 2.
  89. JohnY.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    Rehashed backtracking/linear single player levels, average graphics and a killer multiplayer game add up to a definite purchase for Halo fans.
  90. RazaB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    The game must be rated based on how it compares with other 2007 games, not how it compares with Halo 2. Based on its competition, it is good but short of top-of-the-line in nearly all categories.
  91. Ben
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    Hype aside, it's good but not great, solid but unspectacular. Sound design is amazing, levels are good, control is OK, AI is pretty horrible, and the story isn't done nearly as well as 1 or 2. The attention to hardcore fans with Forge and Theater is welcome, but it feels like this came at the expense of the actual game. Fans will be pleased, but 2 was better, and it compares Hype aside, it's good but not great, solid but unspectacular. Sound design is amazing, levels are good, control is OK, AI is pretty horrible, and the story isn't done nearly as well as 1 or 2. The attention to hardcore fans with Forge and Theater is welcome, but it feels like this came at the expense of the actual game. Fans will be pleased, but 2 was better, and it compares poorly to recent PC games like Half-Life 2 or Bioshock.… Expand
  92. MaxC.
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    This game is impressive visually, but lacks in some areas. My main complaint is the insanely short campaign. 5 hours. Thats all. It is definately replayable with the 4 player co-op, the score keeping ability, and the hidden skulls, but 5 hours!? The multiplayer is good, but similiar to Halo 2 with some refinements. The really cool aspect is Forge, where you can take a map and change the This game is impressive visually, but lacks in some areas. My main complaint is the insanely short campaign. 5 hours. Thats all. It is definately replayable with the 4 player co-op, the score keeping ability, and the hidden skulls, but 5 hours!? The multiplayer is good, but similiar to Halo 2 with some refinements. The really cool aspect is Forge, where you can take a map and change the spawning of players, weapons, vehicles, as well as scenery objects and teleports. This could use some improvements though. You get a limited amount of an item you can use, despite having plenty of budget (the way they keep items down). You also can't write on anything, which would be really handy. Also, a delete all items on map option would be FANTASTIC. Overall, this game is good, but it does NOT deserve a 10. These reviews that give it a 10 are going with the hype or being paid off by Bungie/Microsoft.… Expand
  93. JuanD.
    Sep 28, 2007
    8
    Good game.... nothing jaw droping ....dont belive the hype...it deserve an 8.
  94. TomasG.
    Sep 29, 2007
    8
    I played it yesterday at a friend's house and I can't say that I'm impressed. It feels like Halo 2.5 (as some people say) and I can't really come up with a reason why Halo 3 is that superior from Halo 2 (apart from the better (READ: not awesome) graphics. So giving it an 8 feels okay, it's a good game but it's far from perfected imo. It's a remake of the I played it yesterday at a friend's house and I can't say that I'm impressed. It feels like Halo 2.5 (as some people say) and I can't really come up with a reason why Halo 3 is that superior from Halo 2 (apart from the better (READ: not awesome) graphics. So giving it an 8 feels okay, it's a good game but it's far from perfected imo. It's a remake of the previous Halo games and doesn't bring that much new into the playfield.… Expand
  95. RichardH.
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    The best of the Halo series by a long way, thanks to brilliant multi player design and THE FORGE. Single player is epic and plain great in places but really hasn't changed since the original. Only one gun is really needed, and old schema's die hard when it comes to taking it to battle. Curse the battle rifle and bless the four player co-op: arguably the bestest, bestest thing The best of the Halo series by a long way, thanks to brilliant multi player design and THE FORGE. Single player is epic and plain great in places but really hasn't changed since the original. Only one gun is really needed, and old schema's die hard when it comes to taking it to battle. Curse the battle rifle and bless the four player co-op: arguably the bestest, bestest thing you can do with friends. Out of anything.… Expand
  96. 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.
  97. BrentV.
    May 30, 2008
    8
    The reason I kept from giving this game a 9 is because 8 is great, but 9 is amazing. Halo CE was 10 because it was pretty much flawless for it's time, and I agree with many critics. Halo got 9.5's because it had a painfull cliffhanger, but good other than that, and introduced the amazing multiplayer experience. The reason I give this an 8 is because it doesn't really The reason I kept from giving this game a 9 is because 8 is great, but 9 is amazing. Halo CE was 10 because it was pretty much flawless for it's time, and I agree with many critics. Halo got 9.5's because it had a painfull cliffhanger, but good other than that, and introduced the amazing multiplayer experience. The reason I give this an 8 is because it doesn't really introduce anything new, and it wasn't amazing. The Theater option was a great add-on and while the multiplayer is great, it's not much better than halo 2's and isn't anything new. The campaign story was epic and had me at the edge of my seat, but it was too short. Although the flood were easier to kill, the game got challenging at times and the end warthog chase was the most epic ending I've ever seen in a game. Overall, this game isn't amazing because it doesn't add much to the halo series, but it's still a great game and barely missed the mark.… Expand
  98. BrendenS.
    Jul 24, 2008
    8
    I have to admit that after getting Halo 2 I said I would never go along with the hype again, since it really let me down. It turned out to be nothing like I had expected. But several years later I let it get the best of me again. However, for whatever reason, I was not even remotely disappointed with this one. I expected there to be little alteration to the multiplayer. I was right, but I have to admit that after getting Halo 2 I said I would never go along with the hype again, since it really let me down. It turned out to be nothing like I had expected. But several years later I let it get the best of me again. However, for whatever reason, I was not even remotely disappointed with this one. I expected there to be little alteration to the multiplayer. I was right, but everything that was changed, fixed 90% of the problems that I had with the multiplayer of the second. Then I got into the single player. At first, I was captivated. I was looking at the Chief in new shiny clothes and everything felt fresh. I played for a few hours and found, as expected, that the experience got a bit monotonous, but advancing the wrap-up to the story made the trip well worth it. I don't know how everyone else feels, but in my opinion that was a great finalization to the trilogy. And that ending was brilliant, I feel that while they finished off the saga, they could easily pick it back up again with a sequel or a prequel, whatever they feel would work. I feel like I am still playing H2 however. I know it's different, and I know that it handles a bit differently, but ultimately I was left with the feeling that I was playing H2 but with updates giving me new items. This may be a bit critical of me seeing as they are part of the same series and a totally different scheme would be outrageous, but maybe I was just expecting some of the things that I was hoping for from H2 that I never got. My other complaint would be that there is little to no character development here. I wanted to know more about Master Chief, and Sergeant Johnson, and learn more about Gravemind and the forerunners. Yet the only character I found any more depth into was Cortana. I know Bungie fully endorses the books as official pieces to the mythos. But this is Halo a game, not a series of books. I shouldn't have to read a book to know about the characters and the story behind this conflict. It should unfold throughout the game. And maybe that is what they hope to do with Halo Wars, and whatever new Halo games they plan to bring out.… Expand
  99. JonathanL.
    Jul 7, 2008
    8
    A predominantly multi-player experience makes this a poorly rounded experience. Well fleshed out online mechanics but with a community that rivals Runescape. Audio and visuals are great, but the uninteresting weapons, offensive community and ridiculous looking characters drag this game down.
  100. JohnP.
    Feb 21, 2009
    8
    This game gets a lot of crap for its repetitiveness of Halo 1 and Halo 2's campaign and I have to say, you're all wrong. The campaign has similar aspects, but that does happen with a SEQUEL! The AI is a bit faulty in the single-player and has a lot of potential with cooperative play. The real triumph of this game is multiplayer. Aside from homophobic 12 year olds, the online This game gets a lot of crap for its repetitiveness of Halo 1 and Halo 2's campaign and I have to say, you're all wrong. The campaign has similar aspects, but that does happen with a SEQUEL! The AI is a bit faulty in the single-player and has a lot of potential with cooperative play. The real triumph of this game is multiplayer. Aside from homophobic 12 year olds, the online mode is challenging, rewarding and will be an Xbox Live favorite for years to come. Another great innovation is the Forge mode, where you can customize your maps with objects. Although, it would be nice to actually edit the maps and not just the objects.… Expand
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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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