Halo 3

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  1. ThomasN.
    Nov 19, 2007
    7
    Had this been the first Halo game ever and wasn't hyped up to the max, this game would be worthy of 9s and such. Instead, we get a rehash of what we've seen already with the only arguement for it's greatness are ''it's Halo''. This is nowhere near a 10, but on the other hand it's not so bad it deserves any less than a 6. Fun for the occasional Had this been the first Halo game ever and wasn't hyped up to the max, this game would be worthy of 9s and such. Instead, we get a rehash of what we've seen already with the only arguement for it's greatness are ''it's Halo''. This is nowhere near a 10, but on the other hand it's not so bad it deserves any less than a 6. Fun for the occasional play or some messing about with your friends, but within a few hours you feel very bored.… Expand
  2. ThaneF.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    This game finally balanced the issues of overpowered vehicles in H1 and overpowered rockets in H2. Like it or not you Have to buy it if you own an xbox.
  3. BorisG.
    Nov 18, 2007
    6
    This game is not "bad" its just boring. Its the same exact thing as halo 2, the graphics aren't better only shinier. The single player campaign (which i know not many people care for) thoroughly disappointed me. Wtf? Cortana has feelings now and everyone is in love with her? And the multiplayer just has a fancy camera now, if only it made as huge a jump as Halo2 did from Halo1, it This game is not "bad" its just boring. Its the same exact thing as halo 2, the graphics aren't better only shinier. The single player campaign (which i know not many people care for) thoroughly disappointed me. Wtf? Cortana has feelings now and everyone is in love with her? And the multiplayer just has a fancy camera now, if only it made as huge a jump as Halo2 did from Halo1, it being the next-gen and all.… Expand
  4. elzilcho
    Nov 18, 2007
    6
    Halo is a multiplayer game. The first two were and the third exceeds all expectations...for multiplayer. I never exactly understood the first two games and was hoping that the third would tie the loose ends. It basically creates questions that will never be answered. The story was advertised to be great, but I was lost the entire second half of the game. Not to mention finding that it has Halo is a multiplayer game. The first two were and the third exceeds all expectations...for multiplayer. I never exactly understood the first two games and was hoping that the third would tie the loose ends. It basically creates questions that will never be answered. The story was advertised to be great, but I was lost the entire second half of the game. Not to mention finding that it has to be beaten on Legendary to see the real ending...hello YouTube. Halo, don't hate it, but don't play the campaign.… Expand
  5. MattD.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    This game is amazing and for all the "gamers" who gave it a one or a two....you must no nothing about video games. If you dont understand the story of Halo, lets just say you need some "help". I had been waiting for this game to come out and it is the best game I have ever played. You will understand if you play it on an HDTV. There is a huge difference between this game and I would like This game is amazing and for all the "gamers" who gave it a one or a two....you must no nothing about video games. If you dont understand the story of Halo, lets just say you need some "help". I had been waiting for this game to come out and it is the best game I have ever played. You will understand if you play it on an HDTV. There is a huge difference between this game and I would like somebody to name 5 games that are better than this one. Incase you havent noticed, all the critics are rating this game from 90 to 100. The Campaign take like 5-7 hours to finish, and i dont think that is very short. This Game Deserves a 10.… Expand
  6. TimE.
    Nov 17, 2007
    7
    The graphics and story are awesome, however... it looks like Halo 2 with higher resolution textures and very little innovation. Next Gen Gaming shouldn't include Halo 3 as a front runner. This game is very last generation in it's thinking. Perhaps i was just hoping for something new.
  7. ApocalypseBrown
    Nov 16, 2007
    9
    For those who slander Halo 3, and say Call of Duty 4 is a more mature and better game? That is complete rubbish! Apart from the single player of COD4, Halo pisses all over it with polished gameplay, the best mulitplayer on any shooter, and map maker capabilities. Ok the single player here is marginally better than Halo 2, much isn't really saying much. But there is less repetition For those who slander Halo 3, and say Call of Duty 4 is a more mature and better game? That is complete rubbish! Apart from the single player of COD4, Halo pisses all over it with polished gameplay, the best mulitplayer on any shooter, and map maker capabilities. Ok the single player here is marginally better than Halo 2, much isn't really saying much. But there is less repetition and a much better arsenal of weapons, there is lots of fun to be had here. But where it excels to God-Father status is the multi player. The best ever! There is too much to write about, so go forth and play it! Forge is a nice novelty, and those patient enough to make good maps are well worth playing on. Overall I understand why some are upset about Halo, but this is second best shooter out there EVER! COD4 is a decent, but wooden ride with racist propaganda steeped all over it. Multi player score - 10. Forge - 9. Single player - 7. Overall 9!… Expand
  8. HeistenfaustM.
    Nov 16, 2007
    9
    Single player's a little dissapointing, but still great. Multiplayer is excellently balanced and will last a long time. Overall one of the better games for 360.
  9. ChrisA.
    Nov 15, 2007
    1
    Ok, so maybe this game doesnt deserve one, if it wasnt part of the halo series i wud give it 5 but im mad. A game that has got such a big following feels like the effort hasnt been put in to make it what the customers deserve it to be. Give me code for halo 2 and i could make this game. all i can see they have done is added some new weapons, got a 5 year old to write a story for the Ok, so maybe this game doesnt deserve one, if it wasnt part of the halo series i wud give it 5 but im mad. A game that has got such a big following feels like the effort hasnt been put in to make it what the customers deserve it to be. Give me code for halo 2 and i could make this game. all i can see they have done is added some new weapons, got a 5 year old to write a story for the campain, and finally sprinkled it in HD and surrounded it in hype. I deserve more for my hard earned cash and months of following this game. If they make a halo four, i hope they do a better job, but ill need convincing before i buy a bungie game again. In A Word: Dissapointing.… Expand
  10. AlexH.
    Nov 15, 2007
    2
    I give this a 2. It has good single player play but the campaign is so short and the story makes no sense. The multiplayer is VERY glitchy and isn't even worth mentioning. Something that kills you might not kill enemies. Not skillful or reliable at all.
  11. AnthonyL.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    Not too much to say here. The multiplayer (like always) is amazing. Forge doesn't seem like much at first but it is actually a very interesting tool that adds so much to the already dominating multiplayer aspect of the game. Theatre is also a nifty, I mean, you can freeze a frame on any game (campaign or multiplayer) and literally fly around the map viewing (and taking Not too much to say here. The multiplayer (like always) is amazing. Forge doesn't seem like much at first but it is actually a very interesting tool that adds so much to the already dominating multiplayer aspect of the game. Theatre is also a nifty, I mean, you can freeze a frame on any game (campaign or multiplayer) and literally fly around the map viewing (and taking screenshots/movies) from any angle. How cool is that? Now for the campaign. I'm not sure why everyone is badmouthing it... Its not bad at all. Sure, the single story arc is a bit of a downer but its still a good and relatively satisfying (albeit short) experience overall. The level design was amazing I think (all but 1 level anyways). There are many different environments to explore and lots of fun open maps littered with vehicles and big guns to blow them up with (think Assault on the Control Room from Halo 1).… Expand
  12. SolaS.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    One of the best console FPS' of all time. Don't let the haters fool you: this game is superior to Gears of War and Call of Duty 4. Those are great games, but they don't have the Master Chief magic.
  13. CheatJ.
    Nov 13, 2007
    2
    Nothing impressive, at all. No big changes, I'm not even "wow"ed the slightest. Halo 3 is just a rehash of a rehash. It does not live up to the giant pile of hype about it... Hopefully halo 4 wont come out to dig itself into a deeper grave. The only good thing out of this would be better quality red vs. blue episodes.
  14. PhilipV.
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is not only the best game in the trilogy,but it's also the best game on the Xbox 360 thus far. It's not 100x better than Call of Duty 4 and BioShock,but it's only an inch better than Call of Duty 4 and BioShock. Why? Halo 3 not only finished the fight with non-stop,summer blockbuster-esque action,but it continues giving what started giving back when Xbox Live Halo 3 is not only the best game in the trilogy,but it's also the best game on the Xbox 360 thus far. It's not 100x better than Call of Duty 4 and BioShock,but it's only an inch better than Call of Duty 4 and BioShock. Why? Halo 3 not only finished the fight with non-stop,summer blockbuster-esque action,but it continues giving what started giving back when Xbox Live launched. If BioShock,Mass Effect,or Call of Duty 4 win GOTY,I won't be sad at all. I'll be happy for them,because they ALL deserve to win. So who would win? Anyone that owns a 360 to play BioShock,Halo 3,Call of Duty 4,and Mass Effect wins. Good luck to ALL of you!… Expand
  15. ChrisEvans
    Nov 13, 2007
    5
    Just doesn't live up to the original Halo. hell, Halo 2 didn't live up to the original Halo. The focus is ultimately on the multiplayer aspect, which a person like me cannot enjoy as they have no access to broadband to speak of. The single player was a severe letdown. Guns looked like crap and sounded awful. Character models were mainly mediocre with the exception of MirandaJust doesn't live up to the original Halo. hell, Halo 2 didn't live up to the original Halo. The focus is ultimately on the multiplayer aspect, which a person like me cannot enjoy as they have no access to broadband to speak of. The single player was a severe letdown. Guns looked like crap and sounded awful. Character models were mainly mediocre with the exception of Miranda Keyes and the Master Chief. Level design was uninspiring and dull. Voice acting landed between average and poor. Music was reminiscent of the original Halo and Halo 2, yet felt out of place and rehashed. Team A.I. was so bad that aside from manning the chain gun, they have no practical use, as they're too stupid to stay alive or offer any meaningful assistance. The story was horrible, nothing compared to the original Halo. The most overhyped game of 2007. Doesn't deserve the "perfect 10" scores or nominations for "Game of the Year 2007" its getting, as this game is far from good, let alone "perfect". And that hurts me to say that, seeing how much time i've spent with halo, only to see the series go down the tubes with the shift to multiplayer. If you value single player or a mix of single player/multi player, then rent it and see how you like it. If you're into the multi, which apparently everyone is, then i gues syou'll want to buy it. Sadly the multi doesn't excuse the single. Not worth the 60+ bones it'll cost to buy it.… Expand
  16. JosephL.
    Nov 13, 2007
    9
    Great game, possibly the best in the Halo series, but it's multiplayer is still too catered to the casual player.
  17. JoshE.
    Nov 12, 2007
    2
    This game is terrible. It was so bad, I feel generous giving it a 2! There was nothing new and nothing good at all about Halo 3. The single player campaign was way too short, and simply playing the single player finding out you've done all of that work to get to this sort of ending is like being shot in the face by Bungie. The multiplayer is also terrible. There was nothing new at This game is terrible. It was so bad, I feel generous giving it a 2! There was nothing new and nothing good at all about Halo 3. The single player campaign was way too short, and simply playing the single player finding out you've done all of that work to get to this sort of ending is like being shot in the face by Bungie. The multiplayer is also terrible. There was nothing new at all about the multiplayer except the new maps they had added which are trash. In general, the game play as well as creativity went down the toilet with everything else that was once known as Halo. I was expecting something godly from the very generous ratings given by these sites, but was only to be let down. It's good to see some people can actually follow what they think rather than what the market thinks. In the meantime, I'll go play a game from Orange Box or CoD4. At least they are innovative and good.… Expand
  18. nuthead
    Nov 12, 2007
    9
    It's not the best game in the halo trilogy, but it still get's 9/10. The campaign should have been a bit harder!(waaaay to easy, even on legendary difficult..). I love the multiplayer, becowse there's usually some crazy nut-head in each game that i allways laugh to, and i'm pretty good at it to(i don't mean being a crazy nut-head) so i don't die alot.
  19. ChrisKin
    Nov 12, 2007
    5
    Halo 3 is exactly what one has come to expect from the Halo franchise: Amazing Multiplayer. Other than that, you really have nothing to write home about.

    The main disappointment for me was that Halo 3 is Halo 2 with a single story arc and better graphics. Sure there are a few new mechanics that are neat, like detaching a turrent, but those really do not add to the flavor of the game.    Halo 3 is exactly what one has come to expect from the Halo franchise: Amazing Multiplayer. Other than that, you really have nothing to write home about.

    The main disappointment for me was that Halo 3 is Halo 2 with a single story arc and better graphics. Sure there are a few new mechanics that are neat, like detaching a turrent, but those really do not add to the flavor of the game. Its still your basic FPS with no innovation and a story that still hurts my brain.

    The mutliplayer is where the game shines. There is great variety in the map styles with halo, and each map can play basically any game type. The games are big, fast paced (usually), and entertaining. That is until you go online with the multiplayer. I like to think i am not counting the general persona found within the Halo community against the score of the game, as Bungie has no control over these people.

    The addition of the Forge was a neat idea, but it seems to be a little less practical than one would hope. It works well when playing with friends, but the online applications are essentially lost. In contrast, the Theater feature is completely pointless. There is no need for me to invite my friend into a room and show him over and over and over and over the time i ran him over with the warthog and he started dry humping the rock he landed on.

    To recap: Pointless single player, Cool multiplayer, and some new features that failed to hit the mark. IMO, you are better of with TF2.    … Expand
  20. AC
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    The right length for the casual gamer. Good selection in difficulty for all levels. Great blend of gameplay, graphics, and music. Online CO-OP iand online multiplayer action is great. The Theater allows for playback of recent games and clips to relive moments in the game as well as capture hi-res screenshots.
  21. DanielJ.
    Nov 11, 2007
    1
    It is Halo and Halo 2 all over again. Nothing new, nothing spectacular. I played the first Halo and got bored in 15 minutes. Same with Halo 2, Halo 3 lasted less then 5 minutes.
  22. michaelheslington
    Nov 10, 2007
    1
    there are many problems with this game 1. needler to strong. 2. level up system all rong you may think you have fixed it bungie but know you havent. some people level up alot faster then others. halo 2 is defently better people so dont waste your money on halo 3 its not worth it. get a more skill involved game like cod4 or halo 2 !!!
  23. PaulusK.
    Nov 10, 2007
    6
    Fairly competent shooter with a sterile feel. Did not evoke a sense of realism like Gears of War, and the graphics are by no means polished. The game looks as if the developers had lifted the graphics directly from Halo 2 (look at the facial expressions and speech) and draped some High Def effects over them. I was expecting a revolution in terms of involvement but it just did not happen. Fairly competent shooter with a sterile feel. Did not evoke a sense of realism like Gears of War, and the graphics are by no means polished. The game looks as if the developers had lifted the graphics directly from Halo 2 (look at the facial expressions and speech) and draped some High Def effects over them. I was expecting a revolution in terms of involvement but it just did not happen. If you want polished visuals coupled with complete immersion, forget this because all in all, not even close and definately no cigar. Shame.… Expand
  24. drwormU
    Nov 9, 2007
    2
    Im so tired of this crap. It makes me sad that a game that could have had a legendary life span dropped to this level of quality. I am dissapointed in bungie. Its average AT BEST and campain sucks (DO NOT SAY IT IS Only for multiplayer because THE MULTIPLAYER IS BAD. there are maybe 3 good maps that could have been added to halo 2 for 7 bucks. IM gonna return this trash before i throw up
  25. WilliamT.
    Nov 9, 2007
    9
    It's Halo 2, given a nice new bit of polish and spit shine. But is that a bad thing? No. Halo 3's graphics are far from outstanding but you'd be mad to say that they look bad. The singleplayer is pretty much the same, but it's what made the Halo series so much fun in the first place. It's multiplayer is simple, but so much fun. You've got a great new It's Halo 2, given a nice new bit of polish and spit shine. But is that a bad thing? No. Halo 3's graphics are far from outstanding but you'd be mad to say that they look bad. The singleplayer is pretty much the same, but it's what made the Halo series so much fun in the first place. It's multiplayer is simple, but so much fun. You've got a great new features, such as equipment, saved films (so you can watch yourself pwn that n00b again- or watch yourself getting teabagged after a exceptionally humiliating defeat), Forge , where you can make your own maps and Meta Campaign. Halo 3 is a great game. Not perfect, far from it, but it's still so much fun, you'd be declared mentally unstable not to at least play this game once.… Expand
  26. SenorS.
    Nov 9, 2007
    10
    This game is definitely worth it if you have xbox live, but if you are living in the dark ages of gaming and don't have it, just rent it...the campaign is good but plays through in a week (on legendary)
  27. BradT.
    Nov 8, 2007
    3
    We've all played first person shooters before, this is no different. The online component is the only saving grace.
  28. Hasm123G.
    Nov 7, 2007
    3
    Come on...this is really just such an excuse. I cant stand it. Halo one was my favorite and i felt excited everytime I played it. #2 was dry in campaighn but at least it bright new multiplayer. THIS ONE brings almost nothing new to the table. what, a 2.5 hour campaign and some dumbcrap maps. They aren't even interesting maps. The guns are boring and there are way to many small and Come on...this is really just such an excuse. I cant stand it. Halo one was my favorite and i felt excited everytime I played it. #2 was dry in campaighn but at least it bright new multiplayer. THIS ONE brings almost nothing new to the table. what, a 2.5 hour campaign and some dumbcrap maps. They aren't even interesting maps. The guns are boring and there are way to many small and duel wield guns, you cant tell what they are. If anyone says the graphics look astonishing...let me just put it this way...they aren't. JUST Look at games like hl2 ep 2 and even bioshok and UT 3. Those are the new generation. Halo 3 was supposed to be at least a little above standards. Instead its a mediocre game that wouldn't sell very well if it didn't have history AND THAT IS A FACT. Its frikin halo 2 plus nice lighting and new maps. SUCKS… Expand
  29. DougJ.
    Nov 7, 2007
    5
    Halo 3 is the same as Halo 2 -- only with a bit more polish. Halo 2 is the same as Halo : Combat Evolved -- only with a bit more polish. Halo 3 is essentially the same game you've played over and over since 2001. The weapons are a bit different, the textures are higher resolution, but it's basically the same game. My number one complaint with the Halo series is the physics (or Halo 3 is the same as Halo 2 -- only with a bit more polish. Halo 2 is the same as Halo : Combat Evolved -- only with a bit more polish. Halo 3 is essentially the same game you've played over and over since 2001. The weapons are a bit different, the textures are higher resolution, but it's basically the same game. My number one complaint with the Halo series is the physics (or lack there of). When you play you feel like you're on the moon, or that the air is very thick and viscous. If an enemy approaches from 180 degrees behind you, you have very little chance of being able to turn around fast enough to defend yourself. The only reason this game is popular is due to the intense marketing Microsoft provided for Bungie (Fact: Halo 3 was the largest marketing campaign for any product ever).… Expand
  30. StevieW.
    Nov 7, 2007
    9
    Everything in this game is top notch. Except for maybe the facial expressions in some of the cinematics. Other than that Bungie did an awesome job!! This is my most favorite video game that i have played so far and will stay that way for a long time.
  31. JuniorG.
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    This is a great game that will keep many playing for sometime. If you dont have xbox live then maybe you should think twice about buying this $60 game. Playing online is a completely different experience. New options such as theater and forge bring a great new aspect to this game. New additions via downloadable content and the large community will make this game interesting for years to This is a great game that will keep many playing for sometime. If you dont have xbox live then maybe you should think twice about buying this $60 game. Playing online is a completely different experience. New options such as theater and forge bring a great new aspect to this game. New additions via downloadable content and the large community will make this game interesting for years to come. I give it a 10 to try to offset some of these undeserving user ratings.… Expand
  32. JamosStamos
    Nov 6, 2007
    6
    I havn't accually played but I've watched alot of people play it. Jus watching I've got to say I'm pretty disappointed. The graphics although an improvement, are not nearly as cool as I expected. The story was mediocore at best. The enemies are stupid, There is no stratigy involved! It's just who can kill how first. Instead of giving ememies more life andI havn't accually played but I've watched alot of people play it. Jus watching I've got to say I'm pretty disappointed. The graphics although an improvement, are not nearly as cool as I expected. The story was mediocore at best. The enemies are stupid, There is no stratigy involved! It's just who can kill how first. Instead of giving ememies more life and more powerful weapons, how about makeing them more tactical. I'd rather die because the enemy is better than me not because they have double the health and ten times more powerful weapons. The original Halo is the best because it was original...it has tons of room for improvement that Bungie failed to pick up on, in produceing Halo 2 and 3. These could have been so much better. It seemed like the campaign was an after thought. Please, make a good game first then worry about the multiplayer. Although fun, I'd rather be playing a awesome game with an awesome story line.… Expand
  33. BARBARICRAGE
    Nov 6, 2007
    10
    Good Campaign, Great Multiplayer- The saved film feature is awesome. A truly rewarding experience.
  34. 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
  35. ClarkK.
    Nov 6, 2007
    10
    What a great game, I don't ever think I will get tired of the campaign mode. I love co-op, its great. I hate it when bitches expect to play the best game they have ever played though, even when they have never played the first two!
  36. SteveL.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    I love this game.
  37. RhysP.
    Nov 5, 2007
    9
    Get over HL2, sure it's a better game but Halo 3 offers an extremely polished FPS experience and some of the best Multi player on the 360.
  38. RJP
    Nov 4, 2007
    4
    Honestly, this is one of the most overhyped and overrated games in modern history. I really enjoyed the first Halo, but this one is nothing more than being an expansion to Halo 2. Graphics are bad, gameplay gets boring, and the campaign is way too short and the ending is unsatisfying. Even my friends who were into the game before are now already bored of Halo 3. We even beat it on Honestly, this is one of the most overhyped and overrated games in modern history. I really enjoyed the first Halo, but this one is nothing more than being an expansion to Halo 2. Graphics are bad, gameplay gets boring, and the campaign is way too short and the ending is unsatisfying. Even my friends who were into the game before are now already bored of Halo 3. We even beat it on legendary, and still felt bored doing it! I guess the fanboys don't know how to review a game objectively, and instead act on impulse and excitement. gimme a break.… Expand
  39. ChrisG.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    PS3 fans/Droids hating the game trying to bring the score down. Go watch Spiderman 3 or somthing, while I play GOTY, right next to Bioshock and Mass Effect.
  40. ShazamD.
    Nov 2, 2007
    7
    As most of you know, the hype wanted to make us expect Halo 3 to be a golden platter of excellency. Let me just get this out of the way before I actually review this game. Halo 3 is in no respect a "bad" game. In my opinion I consider it to be average, with an admittedly fun multiplayer. However in my opinion if Bungie really wanted to outdo themselves they would have put multiplayer on As most of you know, the hype wanted to make us expect Halo 3 to be a golden platter of excellency. Let me just get this out of the way before I actually review this game. Halo 3 is in no respect a "bad" game. In my opinion I consider it to be average, with an admittedly fun multiplayer. However in my opinion if Bungie really wanted to outdo themselves they would have put multiplayer on one disc and single player on another so they could give the campaign some actual DEPTH. So onto the actual review. In this installment of the Halo series, Master Chief has to finally finish the fight against the Covenant in a criminally short adventure of an average of 10 hours. The difficulty seems to be a bit... off. At the beginning some of the enemies destroyed me, but by the end one is supposed to constitute as a final boss battle was basically shooting a small, 5th grader with a gun with the power of a miniature tank. Of course I am focusing on the bad, at the moment so I'll go to some of the good. Halo 3 has good graphics, texture, very good voice acting, and moments of pure gold in the game (i.e. the Red vs. Blue reference) To finish off, Halo 3 is all right I suppose, I liked BioShock and the Orange Box more, but what the hell, right? If you just want a barely average, high speed single player action game and a fun multiplayer then Halo 3 is the game for you. If not, I suggest waiting for Mass Effect.… Expand
  41. TerrellN.
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    When I first picked up this game and played a while I thought "Why all the hype?" At first I saw it as nowhere near as good as the majesty of games like Gears of War, Quake, and Half Life 2 just to name a few. But then I looked at this game from a different angle. WHat if I had been raised on other genres and had never spent so much time playing other first person shooters? And then one When I first picked up this game and played a while I thought "Why all the hype?" At first I saw it as nowhere near as good as the majesty of games like Gears of War, Quake, and Half Life 2 just to name a few. But then I looked at this game from a different angle. WHat if I had been raised on other genres and had never spent so much time playing other first person shooters? And then one day I come across My first FPS. It is an all new experience to me. It is Halo! And then they release the final game in the series at its prime. I would love it to death. So Here is my point. If you play very few real FPSs then Halo 3 is actually pretty amazing. But if you were raised on the likes of Quake, Unreal,Half Life,Doom, aand Gears then this game is a 4 at best.… Expand
  42. MichaelK.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    I've had so much fun with this game. the campaign wraps up the halo story nicely and multi player is amazing as always. For some reason there always seems to be a large number of people who just spam low scores on the halo games saying how bad they are for stupid petty little problems, none of which makes the game less enjoyable in some way. this is what console shooters are all I've had so much fun with this game. the campaign wraps up the halo story nicely and multi player is amazing as always. For some reason there always seems to be a large number of people who just spam low scores on the halo games saying how bad they are for stupid petty little problems, none of which makes the game less enjoyable in some way. this is what console shooters are all about. no its not deep like HL2 but its fun… Expand
  43. BenF.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    This Halo owns! face it all you people who deny the gr8ness, it brings so much more to what halo 2 was. the AI is exellent, with groups of brutes sticking together as a team and when a brute is near death he will use the equipment he has to extend his life, or charge towards you in a rage, weaving left and right making it harder to shoot him. the hammer guys are also very smart, using the This Halo owns! face it all you people who deny the gr8ness, it brings so much more to what halo 2 was. the AI is exellent, with groups of brutes sticking together as a team and when a brute is near death he will use the equipment he has to extend his life, or charge towards you in a rage, weaving left and right making it harder to shoot him. the hammer guys are also very smart, using the same crazy charge, while expertly dodging your bullets and if they run low on health they become invincible! and if its to easy 4 u lot, try playing it above easy mode, it kinda helps. the alternate armor permutations for multi-player mode are also very innovative and cool, and the new skull and point system is great, encouraging players to relive the levels with point mode on, and the various skulls serve as point multipliers while making the game more challenging. face it people, Halo 3 rules.… Expand
  44. LordSergenteen
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    Your not getting the picture you freaks. Halo is more about you sucking at it and therefore hating it. Halo is about having fun and enjoying one of the greatest story lines ever created and having many friends in your multiplayer games having fun.. You are just to emo and deprest on life to realize how fun it is. Halo 3 is the best game of the year and the number one title ever
    Thank    Your not getting the picture you freaks. Halo is more about you sucking at it and therefore hating it. Halo is about having fun and enjoying one of the greatest story lines ever created and having many friends in your multiplayer games having fun.. You are just to emo and deprest on life to realize how fun it is. Halo 3 is the best game of the year and the number one title ever
    Thank you bungie!!!    … Expand
  45. Maxd
    Oct 30, 2007
    7
    omfg are you people stupid??? This game isn't the best game ever, Max M, but it doesn't suck that bad, Me ME. This game is a good, solid buy, the graphics are decent the multiplayer is pretty good, and the campaign is average. If you are looking for a good game, buy this, but it is not a 10!!!!!!
  46. HonkH.
    Oct 29, 2007
    10
    It's good. Get over yourselves, HL2 fanboys- a game doesn't need to be original to be admirable. The Halo series does the thing that it doth do, and it does them well. If you don't like it, then go ahead, play Orange Box. That's a great buy too. No reason to not let people enjoy Halo 3, which is, by all means, worth a 8-10.
  47. MaxM.
    Oct 29, 2007
    9
    You have to be an idiot to rate this game lower than 8. I know there are alot of anti-halo people out there but, damnit, you have to admit this game is a masterpiece. To be honest, the cinematics were my favorite part of the story. Halo 1 still has the best playable story but H3 has the best cinematics I have ever seen in video games. The multiplayer is great too. Literally, everyone on You have to be an idiot to rate this game lower than 8. I know there are alot of anti-halo people out there but, damnit, you have to admit this game is a masterpiece. To be honest, the cinematics were my favorite part of the story. Halo 1 still has the best playable story but H3 has the best cinematics I have ever seen in video games. The multiplayer is great too. Literally, everyone on my friends list is playing Halo whenever I check so all of you that think Halo sucks, you're outnumbered......by far.… Expand
  48. MeMe
    Oct 29, 2007
    0
    There's nothing to enjoy about this game. This game is narrow minded, boring, unimpressive, and lame. How come a talking grunt is louder than my assault rifle? Why do my submachine guns point up when I fire them? Guns recoil into your shoulder not jump up in the air. Why must it go to 3rd person, I can't get into a game when I'm just watching my character do something, I There's nothing to enjoy about this game. This game is narrow minded, boring, unimpressive, and lame. How come a talking grunt is louder than my assault rifle? Why do my submachine guns point up when I fire them? Guns recoil into your shoulder not jump up in the air. Why must it go to 3rd person, I can't get into a game when I'm just watching my character do something, I want to feel like I'm doing it. Why does it take me out of my scope just because I was shot. Every gun sucks, there is no gun in this "sci-fi" shooter that isn't even remotely more sophisticated or more deadly than weapons we use now in 2007. And where is my ammo! Why do I only carry 3 extra mags for my rifle. I'm always short on ammo, but I guess it doesn't matte because it's easier just to punch every enemy to death. People, you need to wake up, this is not what makes a game "good". Play the Half Life 2 series and you'll see what innovation, and excellent game play is ALL about.… Expand
  49. AdiS.
    Oct 29, 2007
    0
    Utterly disappointed! It's like playing Halo 2... There is nothing so new as to qualify this as a new Halo. There is no suspense; you simply know that the AI is too stupid to actually get you. And you are practically immortal. Don
  50. NathanT.
    Oct 27, 2007
    4
    Bottom line: just another Halo with a way-too-short singleplayer campaign, mediocre graphics AT BEST (compared to Gears of War and BioShock), and multiplayer that doesn't even compete with the most standard multiplayer PC games of today (Battlefield 2, Counter-Strike, Unreal, Quake, Team Fortress... even Half-Life 2 Deathmatch/CTF). Halo is seriously becoming the Mc Donald's of Bottom line: just another Halo with a way-too-short singleplayer campaign, mediocre graphics AT BEST (compared to Gears of War and BioShock), and multiplayer that doesn't even compete with the most standard multiplayer PC games of today (Battlefield 2, Counter-Strike, Unreal, Quake, Team Fortress... even Half-Life 2 Deathmatch/CTF). Halo is seriously becoming the Mc Donald's of video-games.… Expand
  51. JohnnyD.
    Oct 27, 2007
    6
    Halo basically takes everything that's been done before in FPS games and throws it haphazardly throws it into one box. It has a lot of content, but some of the content isn't of high quality. I would rather buy a high quality singleplayer FPS game and another high quality multiplayer FPS game, than buy one game that has mediocre singleplayer and multiplayer.
  52. AlexK.
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    I would have rated 9.5 but whatever. Campaign has a replayability option that not many FPS have, skulls, meta game, and 4 player co-op means the fun never ends. The varied combat, humourous chatter, and great level design makes for a great game. The scale of battles are the likes of what have never been seen in a FPS, and with the air battles above your head, adds the epic feeling most I would have rated 9.5 but whatever. Campaign has a replayability option that not many FPS have, skulls, meta game, and 4 player co-op means the fun never ends. The varied combat, humourous chatter, and great level design makes for a great game. The scale of battles are the likes of what have never been seen in a FPS, and with the air battles above your head, adds the epic feeling most sci-fi shooters are missing. AI is still superior to most games that are on this scale, and has many gameplay options such as dual weilding,equipment and highjacking.The cutscenes while feeling cliche, feel like a movie. But the major thing that makes this game love .5 score is that compared to Halo 2, the plot just seems tired, cheesy, and the ending was not the ending I would have thought.… Expand
  53. ChrisS
    Oct 26, 2007
    10
    An outstanding achievement of gaming quality and online multiplayer. Halo 3, while not truly perfect, comes as close as I can expect to meeting every high-placed expectation. A thrilling adventure from start to ending. All I can ask for is more Halo in the future. Lets see this game live on!
  54. BrandonS.
    Oct 26, 2007
    10
    Game plays better than the previous 2. it looks better than the previous 2. the online mulitplayer is better than the previous 2. the levels are long, picturesque & diverse in both environment & gameplay. the story finishes up nicely & for those interested there is plenty of back story to shed light on many story elements. those who arent concerned with the story will still enjoy the huge Game plays better than the previous 2. it looks better than the previous 2. the online mulitplayer is better than the previous 2. the levels are long, picturesque & diverse in both environment & gameplay. the story finishes up nicely & for those interested there is plenty of back story to shed light on many story elements. those who arent concerned with the story will still enjoy the huge battlefields & gameplay variables. experienced gamers should play at no less than heroic. beginners should start at normal. the games new features (picture mode, co-op, theatre, forge & MP gametypes) add a ton of new gameplay & the new multiplayer maps are diverse & balanced for great game play. the game is between 10-12 hours long when played on heroic & legendary is longer due to the difficulty level. the multiplayer experience will no doubt stay at the top of the charts like its predecessor to ensure hours & hours of online play. bungie.net tracks ALL of your stats & allows you to upload photos from the game to your PC. very cool for anyone who loves gaming.… Expand
  55. mintyvader
    Oct 26, 2007
    10
    Halo 3. what more is there to say? the graphics make your eyes melt, the multiplayer is second to none, and some of the campeign levels are the most fun i have ever had playing a videogame. i will admit it does have its problems, but if you like shooting stuff, absolutely insant multiplayer, and blowing stuff up, this is the game for you.
  56. AlexZ.
    Oct 25, 2007
    10
    All you haters need to hush up. Halo 3 is an awesome game in all respects. Its graphics are stupendous and the gameplay feels much more balanced this time around. With the inclusion of equipment it feels like i have more options and i can play how i really wanted to all along. i love the levels because of the throwbacks. its awesome to see parts of halo 1 and 2 to remind us of how far All you haters need to hush up. Halo 3 is an awesome game in all respects. Its graphics are stupendous and the gameplay feels much more balanced this time around. With the inclusion of equipment it feels like i have more options and i can play how i really wanted to all along. i love the levels because of the throwbacks. its awesome to see parts of halo 1 and 2 to remind us of how far we've come. all in all this game rocks my world… Expand
  57. jamesbuffery
    Oct 25, 2007
    9
    i dont gent what most of the rest of you are saying about halo 3 giving it 1s and 2s. i mean it may not be perfect but no game is. there hasnt been that many changes to the game but i dont blame bungie at all for this they have created the best selling game and i would to change little to what halo 3 produced. and in the end thats what most people (including myself) play the game for. ai dont gent what most of the rest of you are saying about halo 3 giving it 1s and 2s. i mean it may not be perfect but no game is. there hasnt been that many changes to the game but i dont blame bungie at all for this they have created the best selling game and i would to change little to what halo 3 produced. and in the end thats what most people (including myself) play the game for. a high adreneline action pack alien killing slaughter fest and i and probably many others dont want this to change so please... give it a chance?… Expand
  58. RobC.
    Oct 25, 2007
    9
    Beautiful graphics, wonderful gameplay, the only fault. Its too short, but therefor the online gameplay will never end.
  59. WilliamB.
    Oct 24, 2007
    1
    While the real score for this game should be somewhere around 6/10, I'll give it a 1, because no game--NO game--should get overscored 100/100. That's ridiculous; Half-Life2 didn't get it, so neither do you Halo. Because despite your best efforts, you've produced a mediocre shooter. Not bad, not good, just average. And getting astronomical scores like so many roses at While the real score for this game should be somewhere around 6/10, I'll give it a 1, because no game--NO game--should get overscored 100/100. That's ridiculous; Half-Life2 didn't get it, so neither do you Halo. Because despite your best efforts, you've produced a mediocre shooter. Not bad, not good, just average. And getting astronomical scores like so many roses at one's feet is not what Mediocre deserves.… Expand
  60. 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
  61. Phil
    Oct 24, 2007
    2
    10 hours and the game was finished. Very disapointing, replay is very repeative (compared to Bioshock which offers a different experience depending on how you play your character). Graphics were good, but not mind-blowing. Bungie disapointed me. I enjoy the team playing, but not being an online gamer I don't think I get even 50% of what the game offers. Bungie put a lot of time and 10 hours and the game was finished. Very disapointing, replay is very repeative (compared to Bioshock which offers a different experience depending on how you play your character). Graphics were good, but not mind-blowing. Bungie disapointed me. I enjoy the team playing, but not being an online gamer I don't think I get even 50% of what the game offers. Bungie put a lot of time and effort on the online money grab, and did little on the main story line. Again, diapointing.… Expand
  62. HarrisonK.
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    This game is solid. Improved on all aspects that were not fully realized in Halo 2. Audio is the probably the best I've ever heard in a game though it takes a true 5.1 system to fully appreciate. The online multiplayer is just as addicting as Halo 2 without the abundance of hacking/cheating due to a more calm and calculated production schedule. Also while playing Halo 2 online there This game is solid. Improved on all aspects that were not fully realized in Halo 2. Audio is the probably the best I've ever heard in a game though it takes a true 5.1 system to fully appreciate. The online multiplayer is just as addicting as Halo 2 without the abundance of hacking/cheating due to a more calm and calculated production schedule. Also while playing Halo 2 online there was a large amount of anger in most games regardless of winning/losing. In Halo 3 the feeling of fun overwhelms anything else. MLG players can go die in a fire and gaming elitists can go play WoW. This is a game for people that want to play a game for the experience of it. This is the popcorn action flick that knows what it is and fires on all cylinders.… Expand
  63. StephenF.
    Oct 23, 2007
    9
    Halo is great, and I love it. It had the potential to be a great literary work and I feel it did not take full advantage of that.
  64. RasmB.
    Oct 23, 2007
    0
    I have nothing to say about this game, with all the adds and commercials promesing a great story of heroism and faith in mankind i felt nothing while playing this game. Eaven tho im a big fan of halo2 and halo1 this was a great disappointment that dosnt deserve half the hype it gets from fanboys all over. The game is halo2 with new story and some upped grapics, nothing moore, the extra I have nothing to say about this game, with all the adds and commercials promesing a great story of heroism and faith in mankind i felt nothing while playing this game. Eaven tho im a big fan of halo2 and halo1 this was a great disappointment that dosnt deserve half the hype it gets from fanboys all over. The game is halo2 with new story and some upped grapics, nothing moore, the extra content in this sequal is suprisingly bad. a few new guns and some tanks. Thats it, the enamys are still as stupid and silly as they used to be. This is one of the worst 360 titles to hit the market.… Expand
  65. Michael
    Oct 22, 2007
    9
    The Marine AI can be pretty stupid, but the rest is still as much as I hoped for.
  66. RickB
    Oct 22, 2007
    0
    halo 3 proves that you can sell anything if you put the right amount of hype into it the action sucks the ads on top of ads and what they promised it never provided anything like it they failed at a game that could have been good the game feels more like a crapy update than anything else
  67. ShawnSavage
    Oct 22, 2007
    9
    you can tell pretty easily, the trolls, from the true gamers, when a game like this comes out.

    Anyone that says they beat this game in 4-8 hours played in on easy.

    I dont think that even gives a person the right to judge a game, to dumb down its AI and physics to give the unskilled gamer an advantage. Should these peoples opinions matter?

    I say no.
  68. ThomasM.
    Oct 21, 2007
    4
    This game is really mediocre at best. It's match making is limited and very flawed. The story is short and not original. The game has potential but with your limited control of the game types you play and the inability to veto more then one game type or map per game, you are often stuck playing game types and maps that no one wants to. One example of a serious flaw is when someone This game is really mediocre at best. It's match making is limited and very flawed. The story is short and not original. The game has potential but with your limited control of the game types you play and the inability to veto more then one game type or map per game, you are often stuck playing game types and maps that no one wants to. One example of a serious flaw is when someone leaves a team game even before it starts, your team will be down players at the start.… Expand
  69. EvanB.
    Oct 21, 2007
    5
    I've played all 3 and this last one is the biggest letdown. Backtracking through levels, a couple of new guns and items, the last level which has no creativity. All this money spent on this and this is what we get as gamers. The Halo developers should have studied the Half-Life 2 franchise to see how a game is suppose to be.
  70. UncleDouglasB.
    Oct 21, 2007
    2
    This game was a disappointment on so many levels. Graphics aren't spectacular, story is horrible and the biggest, most powerful blunder of all; the online multiplayer is too repetitive, ex. shotty snipers. And to top it off, the game doesn't even run in full HD, only 640p! Such an utter waste.
  71. GavinM.
    Oct 21, 2007
    10
    Well it may not be perfect (no game ever is) or totally innovative (no game ever needs to be) it is fun. It is just about the most fun I've ever had with an FPS. The levels never seemed to drag, the pacing was good and the gaming was polished to a chrome-like shine. The story itself is interesting and all the easter eggs throughout the game helped deepen it and answer some long Well it may not be perfect (no game ever is) or totally innovative (no game ever needs to be) it is fun. It is just about the most fun I've ever had with an FPS. The levels never seemed to drag, the pacing was good and the gaming was polished to a chrome-like shine. The story itself is interesting and all the easter eggs throughout the game helped deepen it and answer some long awaited questions. The ending itself was well done and lends the series a very Arthurian feel (Once and Future King). The campaign alone would be worth it but Bungie has also loaded the game with many other features like movie creation tools, level editing tools (that also serve as a game type) and a great multiplayer system that is and has always been loads of fun. The allusions to previous Halos were all well done and many of the later levels give rise to some of the best battles I've ever had the pleasure of playing through (the level The Covenant being a great one). Overall the game deserves a 10 for creating a game that, while not totally innovative or groundbreaking, is some of the most fun you can have on any console. The game is well made and loaded with features which makes it very deserving of praise if only for its excellent production values on all levels from graphical design, to music, to the game's amazing AI. Every piece of the game works well and provides a fun experience. It isn't the second coming or the greatest thing since sliced bread but I'd probably take it over those two in a pinch (unless I wanted a sandwich) simply because it is so damn fun to play through.… Expand
  72. BradW.
    Oct 20, 2007
    1
    Just goes to show that most people are just mindless drones who just follow the marketing hype. Gameplay, graphics, story, MP are OK. Fun, but nothing special. Anybody who's played HL, GOW, or Bioshock will tell you that they all offer a more higher quality and complete experience than Halo 3; anyone who says otherwise probably does not have the mental capacity to appreciate it (i.e. Just goes to show that most people are just mindless drones who just follow the marketing hype. Gameplay, graphics, story, MP are OK. Fun, but nothing special. Anybody who's played HL, GOW, or Bioshock will tell you that they all offer a more higher quality and complete experience than Halo 3; anyone who says otherwise probably does not have the mental capacity to appreciate it (i.e. Noob). Don't get me wrong tho, I will still have a blast playing it with my friends, but then again, we can have a blast kicking each other in the balls too. Halo was just there at the right time and brought the wonderful world of MP gaming to the naive masses (something that HL did BETTER and YEARS before halo even existed). If you are a more seasoned gamer like me, there are much better games out there that will stretch your imagination more and give more bang for your buck, but if you're not, then by all means buy halo because I know you will have a blast playing it since you don't know no any better =P (no offense of course). I'd give a 6 for the gameplay, but I rated 1 simply because of the massive marketing hype that made me realize how much of the world are just a bunch of ignorant fanboys who would set your house on fire if you dare utter one negative word about their beloved MASTER Chief. If you are not a stupid fanboy (you will know who you are) and is more of a light, casual gamer, then by all means get halo 3, because you'll will have a fantastic time diving into this mysterious unknown world of gaming. I just don't think Halo 3 deserves to be as big as it is.… Expand
  73. SteveS.
    Oct 20, 2007
    7
    Played and completed in a day. Game play is the same as Halo 2. Encamped troops and not the mass of Flood that fall out of every vent and corridor as in Halo1. Very little close quarter combat. Graphics are ok nothing special. The video clips are very poor quality. Seen better in game graphics. Its seems that the more time Bungie spend on its look the less time they spend on the game Played and completed in a day. Game play is the same as Halo 2. Encamped troops and not the mass of Flood that fall out of every vent and corridor as in Halo1. Very little close quarter combat. Graphics are ok nothing special. The video clips are very poor quality. Seen better in game graphics. Its seems that the more time Bungie spend on its look the less time they spend on the game play. Halo 1 is the best Halo.… Expand
  74. TorreyW.
    Oct 20, 2007
    1
    I just don't get it...sub-par graphics, AWFUL weapon sound effects , convoluted story, and the regular "frag fest" multi-player experience. This is literally a game that you simply blast through in a few hours. There are no tactics or thought necessary to complete this game, just run & gun. This game sucks. The only cool thing is some of the music and the load screen looks "pretty". FAIL.
  75. 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
  76. RichardS.
    Oct 19, 2007
    4
    What a load of pants! I love Halo 1 - without doubt my favourite game. Every time I play it I can't help but marvel and exclaim out loud "I love this!" Halo 3, like Halo 2, bears no resemblance to the original classic. Halo was brilliant because it didn't have too many weapons, it had a couple of weapons all of which served a purpose. There was a brilliant mix of claustrophobic What a load of pants! I love Halo 1 - without doubt my favourite game. Every time I play it I can't help but marvel and exclaim out loud "I love this!" Halo 3, like Halo 2, bears no resemblance to the original classic. Halo was brilliant because it didn't have too many weapons, it had a couple of weapons all of which served a purpose. There was a brilliant mix of claustrophobic corridor action and a few open-field action pieces. There were a few machines, all of which played a different part in the story. Halo 3 couldn't be more different. Like Halo 2 it is now a naff and boring team-squad type game with loads of pointless and horrible weapons no-one wants to use, too many vehicles, loads of massive open-play battlefields with zero tension and zero fun. Instead of tense, close-quarter battles, now you have bland heavy-weapon warfare - it's like playing Mechwarrior or something rubbish like that. Better than Halo 2. But still rubbish.… Expand
  77. JonL.
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    Awesome online gaming. Period.
  78. JasonN.
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    Fantastic culmination to the Halo universe. There is so much this game offers, it can barely be described. Anyone complaining that this game is too short has not dipped into the nearly limitless options the game has. Thought the campaign was to short? Try turning the campaign scoring and some of the skulls on. The game completely changes. I was addicted the first time I put Halo 3 in my Fantastic culmination to the Halo universe. There is so much this game offers, it can barely be described. Anyone complaining that this game is too short has not dipped into the nearly limitless options the game has. Thought the campaign was to short? Try turning the campaign scoring and some of the skulls on. The game completely changes. I was addicted the first time I put Halo 3 in my console, granted I have been a fan of Halo since the release of the Xbox, but every time I play I notice something new. The ability to save movies, clips, and screenshots and create game types and maps is technologically mind blowing. I don't know how Bungie did it, but thank you is all I can say. Also, I love the new Bungie.net and all the options it offers that coincide with Halo 3. Especially the ability to queue map and gametype downloads while on my computer that instantly download the next time I load up Halo 3 on my Xbox 360. Again, thank you, Bungie.… Expand
  79. TomB.
    Oct 18, 2007
    0
    Would not have even qualified as an expansion pack a few years ago. Beat it in an a day. Game "critics" once again prove to be nothing more than glorified advertisers; no wonder Ebert proclaims that games are not an art form. I am usually quite open to other's opinions, but there is simply no credible argument one can make in favor of this product. Maybe it would deserve a better Would not have even qualified as an expansion pack a few years ago. Beat it in an a day. Game "critics" once again prove to be nothing more than glorified advertisers; no wonder Ebert proclaims that games are not an art form. I am usually quite open to other's opinions, but there is simply no credible argument one can make in favor of this product. Maybe it would deserve a better score if it was sold for $25 on live, but with millions of dollars Bungie should have done more than add two new weapons and a few items. Then again, maybe they deserve some credit for their stellar advertising capmaign. Or maybe gamers are just stupid.… Expand
  80. asdasfa
    Oct 18, 2007
    10
    Great game and I love how the story ends. The gameplay was so much better then the 2nd one, and I might be flammed for saying this but, I think this one is better then the first.
  81. JonS.
    Oct 18, 2007
    10
    This is one of the best games i have played this year. the graphics are freaking sweet. the story is sweet. the weapons are a bad to the bone as always. the hammer is one of my favorite weapons but the shotgun still kick alien butts. i love this game and the Spartian still kicking butts and taking name. and saving the world agian. if you did not like this game you have some major issues. This is one of the best games i have played this year. the graphics are freaking sweet. the story is sweet. the weapons are a bad to the bone as always. the hammer is one of my favorite weapons but the shotgun still kick alien butts. i love this game and the Spartian still kicking butts and taking name. and saving the world agian. if you did not like this game you have some major issues. and i said to get help.… Expand
  82. GarrettW.
    Oct 17, 2007
    3
    God I don't see what Halo fans have been fanboyizing about, Half-Life 2 as a singleplayer game and TeamFortress 2 as a Multiplayer game are way better. Just buy the orange box.
  83. MichaelZ.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is by far the greatest Halo game ever created! In fact, Halo 3 has already improved beyond what was originally released, because Bungie has added new Modes to Halo 3. So, it is not an exaggeration to say that Halo 3 now is literally better and deserves even higher ratings than when it was first released on the market. Halo 3 is the only Halo game to offer four-player Co-Op mode Halo 3 is by far the greatest Halo game ever created! In fact, Halo 3 has already improved beyond what was originally released, because Bungie has added new Modes to Halo 3. So, it is not an exaggeration to say that Halo 3 now is literally better and deserves even higher ratings than when it was first released on the market. Halo 3 is the only Halo game to offer four-player Co-Op mode where a group of four friends on Xbox Live can get together and play together in the Story Campaign mode. Each player controls a different character; for example, player 1 can be Master Chief, and player 2 can be Arbiter. The graphics in Halo 3 are amazing! The game literally uses an incredibly advanced "Dual-Frame-Buffer" 640p resolution, which means that it offers the same level of performance as a 1280p "Single-Frame-Buffer" graphics, which are seen as high as 1080p on the Xbox 360...That is why the back of the box points out the game is perfectly compatible in 1080p mode; IGN explains that in great detail. Halo 3 really does have incredible graphics that run at a silk smooth 60 frames per second with amazing lighting. And now, Bungie has added modes where 16-players can play together in new forms of matches online on Xbox Live. This is a perfect example that shows how Halo 3 continues to improve! The gameplay of Halo 3 is perfect--your character always does what you want it to. Bungie has said that the ideal difficulty setting for Halo 3 is "Heroic." When you play the game on increased difficulty settings such as Heroic or Legendary, additional enemies are added to the game. Not only that, but the enemies are stronger and have better Artificial Intelligence. As a result, the enemies take cover more often and require more shots or better shots to kill. This takes quite a bit longer than beating the game on Normal or Easy difficulty. The Scarab "spider tank" fight scenes are absolutely amazing; those are the best graphics I have ever seen in a videogame. And as usual, the music in Halo 3 is amazing. The sound effects are also incredibly cool. The voices of the enemies and team members are funny, too. Hearing a Grunt say, "You killed my brother for the last time," is awesome! And one time I set my controller down for a few seconds when my character was looking in the direction of the team. Arbiter then said, "Stop staring at me." That was so funny! A few seconds later another member said, "Why don't you take a picture, it will last longer." Halo 3 truly is a great game with the best graphics ever seen on a console. Halo 3 has the best online mult-player gameplay I have ever played. 16-player multi-player, and 4-player Co-Op is fantastic fun! Halo 3 is by far the best Halo game ever made!… Expand
  84. TomBrady
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    I loved this game. i have never played a game with those shooty things before. i found a xbox in my mailbox and thought i might want to try it. i tryed to kill someone for hours, but i cant. i played it for 481/2 hoursbut finally gave up. i love this game
  85. TomE.
    Oct 17, 2007
    8
    This game has very good game play and thank god the creatures are not easy to kill, it makes the game so much better. this game i think in my opinion is the best one out of the 3 that is why im giving it an 8 What a GREAT game.
  86. TobyO.
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    Not surprised to see all the hate by users. Dissing backtracking? Try Metroid Prime 3! Mad at the short campaign mode? Multiplayer is the main draw here! This is a decent single-player console FPS and one of the best multiplayer experiences in gaming. The feature set in Halo 3 is incredible, the graphics are sublime, and the music is epic.
  87. Adrian
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    The last 2 levels were a joke and left a bad taste in my mouth. And what's with all of you fanboys creaming y'alls pants over the Legendary ending? If it weren't for the addicting and frenetic gameplay and the deep multiplayer, this would be just another shooter. Either way, this series is WAY overrated.
  88. FelixJ.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    Michael B. has everything right. The Needler and the pistol have become completly pointless. The Needler because of it is weak as hell now and the pistol... well... it was really only good in halo 1 and kinda fun to dual wield in halo 2 but it sucks in halo 3. What I like: melee has gotten stronger, you can just smack the Brutes up if you play on easy. The Gravity Hammer is a great Michael B. has everything right. The Needler and the pistol have become completly pointless. The Needler because of it is weak as hell now and the pistol... well... it was really only good in halo 1 and kinda fun to dual wield in halo 2 but it sucks in halo 3. What I like: melee has gotten stronger, you can just smack the Brutes up if you play on easy. The Gravity Hammer is a great addition to the arsenal. Its AOF ability is just pure genius. Its like: Hey you Master Chief look here, I'm a big fat Brute!!! MC: "STFU!" - And then you just smack him in the face real good and blow up everything standing around too with a single blow. That is "Combat Evolved."… Expand
  89. MichaelB.
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    Best shooter ever? Probably not. However, it is the best I've played thus far on the Xbox or Xbox 360. BioShock and Gears of War both come VERY close, but I still had a lot more fun with Halo 3. The visuals are vastly improved from the previous games (which is to be expected on a newer console)... the lighting effects are stunning. The voice acting and musical score are top-notch. Best shooter ever? Probably not. However, it is the best I've played thus far on the Xbox or Xbox 360. BioShock and Gears of War both come VERY close, but I still had a lot more fun with Halo 3. The visuals are vastly improved from the previous games (which is to be expected on a newer console)... the lighting effects are stunning. The voice acting and musical score are top-notch. And the gameplay is what every Halo fan has grown to love. There are, however, a few flaws. The campaign is too short (which was my biggest gripe about Halo 2 as well). However, it wraps up the story arc and its a good warm-up for the awesome multiplayer. Some of the weapons tweaks are particularly annoying. The pistol's refresh rate is much too slow, and (my BIGGEST complaint) the needler is no longer a dual-wieldable weapon (AHHH!!), making these weapons almost unusable. The controls for the Scorpion tank also seems to be a bit less refined than in Halo 2. All in all, I can assure just about any fan of FPS games that they will get enjoyment out of this game, particularly the multiplayer. I don't think that there was any way this game could live up to the hype surrounding it, which is sort of sad, but it still stands above most of the rest on a console that is saturated with first person shooters.… Expand
  90. TaylorH.
    Oct 17, 2007
    5
    I love the halo games but this one(3) was hard to follow the story line. It was the first game i bought and played through on my new 360 and also felt it was a little short. finished it in a couple of days without intense hours of playing. good game, perhaps i had too high of hopes for it.
  91. BenW.
    Oct 17, 2007
    3
    It really is overratted. I never bought into the ype but even i was suprised when i played this. Boring, dull and ugly. Its in no way original and barely an improvement on the 2nd game. Rubbish m player and even worse single player does not a good game make.
  92. PeterS.
    Oct 16, 2007
    7
    Pretty, fun weapons but a bit of an uninspired experience on the whole after Bioshock, Halflife 2 and Fear hit the market. Halo has seriously fallen behind the curve in developing their overall playability.
  93. thedude
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    An excellent game. The addition of 4-player co-op mode is great, though it makes it easy to finish the campaign quickly. The Theatre stuff is lots of fun. And the Multi-player is outstanding. Really nothing not to like, especially now that they made shotty snipers less prevalent in match-making. An excellent game.
  94. AaronB.
    Oct 15, 2007
    4
    Borrrinnngggg. Its lost all the magic the first episode had....and gained the tedious gameplay from the second one. Its sooo linear.The graphics are superb though; the sound is a pain- you can't adjust the volume in any way just like the other 2 games. Very frustrating. Online is laggy, takes ages to find a decent game and to be honest hasn't been back in my xbox since I Borrrinnngggg. Its lost all the magic the first episode had....and gained the tedious gameplay from the second one. Its sooo linear.The graphics are superb though; the sound is a pain- you can't adjust the volume in any way just like the other 2 games. Very frustrating. Online is laggy, takes ages to find a decent game and to be honest hasn't been back in my xbox since I finished the limp campaign. Having to backtrack through several of the levels you've just fought your way through sucks (there is a lot of backtracking, trust me). Last level is shit. I'm actually going to give the game a 4 rating as writing this review has just reminded me how grinding the single player missions were, and I originally had given it 7. What a shame. I don't know how many times I played the first one over the life cycle of my original xbox, it was loads. God what a waste. Linear, linear, linear. I can't believe I've just given Halo 3 a 4 rating. I waited soo long for it as well. Should have known better after the travesty of Halo 2.… Expand
  95. JamieLea
    Oct 14, 2007
    1
    Played the single player on coop for a couple hours or so with a few friends before we released how boring and uninpsired it is. And of course the multiplayer is average DM whatever, just like the first two. But what do you expect? It's Halo. Just another average shooter that people salivate over because it was the only one on either xbox...until now.
  96. IainC.
    Oct 14, 2007
    4
    i had more fun killing my allies in groups over and over then actually playing the game. you can tell that they started to run out of story ideas after the second halo. and they may have had no choice. the story of halo was a story that would have been better off with no ending. the way the story is written really doesnt let their be a descent ending. but. the first halo will always be my i had more fun killing my allies in groups over and over then actually playing the game. you can tell that they started to run out of story ideas after the second halo. and they may have had no choice. the story of halo was a story that would have been better off with no ending. the way the story is written really doesnt let their be a descent ending. but. the first halo will always be my favorite game. and if any thing, bungie should work on remaking the first halo and improving it.… Expand
  97. ToxicNinja
    Oct 14, 2007
    1
    Well the graphics were horrid compared to lets say half-life 2 which was released 3 or so years ago, the single player was so bad that I don't even know why they put it in the game, and the multiplayer was average at best, still not as good as battlefield 2142 or any of the unreal tournaments.
  98. KarlG.
    Oct 14, 2007
    9
    There is no way that Halo 3 could live up to the hype that it picked up in development. That said, it is still a very solid, decent game. The campaign was somewhat short but it definitely gave your the impression that you "finished the fight". In regards to the multiplayer aspect, just like Halo 1 & 2, people will be playing it for years to come.
  99. LukeH.
    Oct 14, 2007
    9
    I would first like to note that 2 sentences is not a legitimate review. For people who like to bring down a games score with..."garbage" or "Yawn. Played it already--it was called Halo 2."...I seriously think that you shouldnt quit your day-job of mooching off of mother in order to become a distinguished writer of the 21st century. Now, onto the review. This game is essential to anyone I would first like to note that 2 sentences is not a legitimate review. For people who like to bring down a games score with..."garbage" or "Yawn. Played it already--it was called Halo 2."...I seriously think that you shouldnt quit your day-job of mooching off of mother in order to become a distinguished writer of the 21st century. Now, onto the review. This game is essential to anyone who owns an xbox 360. Hands down has set the bar for what a 360 game should be. Being a fan of the games since it was orginally released as Marathon for PC--Bungie has carried there FSP shooter series into the Next Generation. The engrossing campaign--with added hours of skull-hunting--and varying levels of difficulty make it worthy of purchase in itself...but then you have the LARGEST onlien community available for any next-gen console out there. This aspect just turns an already GOLD game--right into platinum. Endless hours of pwning people names Rolf S, (and getting an uber-amount of achievements for doing so) or other Noobs just makes for a truly epic experience. Where it lacks is the campaign is short. Only about a max of 10 hours on Heroic difficulty. But, the hours after you beat the campaign...especially if you have access to the internet...and even if you dont...are truly endless. That is, if you aren't a noob who gets pwned on a game-to-game basis.… Expand
  100. 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.
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#4 Best 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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