Halo 3

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  1. AlexD
    Apr 20, 2009
    8
    Halo 3 has its flaws, but they are greatly surpassed by its strengths. Let's start with the flaws. The single player in this game was simply... average, maybe even bad. The storyline was hard to get into and you never felt an attachment to the characters. Aside from this there were very few moments in the single player that really gave me chills or seemed "Epic". Aside from the Halo 3 has its flaws, but they are greatly surpassed by its strengths. Let's start with the flaws. The single player in this game was simply... average, maybe even bad. The storyline was hard to get into and you never felt an attachment to the characters. Aside from this there were very few moments in the single player that really gave me chills or seemed "Epic". Aside from the single player, which is bad, the multiplayer is great. The only problem with the multiplayer is the fact that many people in the Halo community are immature jerks who enjoy making other peoples' game experience unenjoyable. The rest of the multiplayer is flawless. Controls and weapon systems are top notch, and battles are exciting. The gameplay requires a huge amount of skill, at least compared to most FPS's. I've played many of the FPS's that people always say are more skillful than Halo (Counter Strike, Unreal Tournament III, Team Fortress 2, Gears of War 2, Call of Duty Games, and a few older FPS's.) and Halo beats many of these by a large margin. (From a skill perspective). I usually do well in matches and am considered and consider myself (atleast when I was good at Halo a while ago, before I started playing Fallout 3) a good Halo 3 player and I still run into many people who could easily destroy me. Overall, Halo 3 has a very lackluster storyline with an amazing multiplayer, but if you're looking for a compelling single player, try Half-Life 2 or Bioshock.… Expand
  2. BenT.
    Nov 26, 2007
    8
    The online multi-player is highly addictive and is very fun, though the 4-player online co-op doesn't work as well as you may want it to. Forge is a neat idea, but won't hold your interest for very long, but the saved films feature is very good. But, the campaign mode is very disappointing, and leaves you hanging at the end.
  3. BradG.
    Oct 13, 2007
    8
    Really fun, I rarely enjoy console games. The multiplayer is about as much fun as I'm going to have with a gamepad/controller. Still, in terms of single player gameplay, it really isn't a glorious achievement in the FPS world. Solid, shiny, pretty, fun, but not really deserving of the massive hype machine that seems to have driven the series since the first title started to take off.
  4. 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.
  5. AlexTing
    Sep 24, 2007
    8
    Halo 3 was a well-thought out game on Bungie's part, they basically took everything great about Halo 1 and 2 (minus the campaigns) and made it slightly better. Nothing about this game really stands out as truly revolutionary, but this will definitely keep gamers busy for awhile. One of the main problems (for people like me) is that this game, like all the other games in the series,Halo 3 was a well-thought out game on Bungie's part, they basically took everything great about Halo 1 and 2 (minus the campaigns) and made it slightly better. Nothing about this game really stands out as truly revolutionary, but this will definitely keep gamers busy for awhile. One of the main problems (for people like me) is that this game, like all the other games in the series, look exactly the same, and in all truth, you are playing the exact same game again only with new weapons, maps etc... If you are a huge huge fan of Halo, which I know there are many here, this is exactly what you've been waiting for, for people hoping for some radical change or something innovative, you should at least give the game a try, it won't blow your brains out but it will keep you busy.… Expand
  6. catraven70
    Sep 25, 2007
    8
    Not too much new here! Same game, same enemies. Some of the weapons have changed and the graphics are a little prettier-but not enough to warrant me spending 70$. I like it but don't love-it's not Bioshock!
  7. JasonE.
    Sep 25, 2007
    8
    Graphics could be better. Single player gets a little repetitive. If you're gonna get this, get it only for the multiplayer.
  8. Anonymous
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    People are giving it a 10, well. i wouldn't give it anywhere near it, or a 0. Halo 3 is massive disappointment in both campaign and multiplayer. Sure forge is good as well as recording, but the game is in fact no different. The graphical improvements aren't even that amazing.

    I'd wait till its 20$ and then go pick it up.
  9. TelyS.
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    The single player campaign is marred by shabby, last-gen animation, ugly character faces (its no wonder The Chief wears a helmet) and terribly directed cutscenes that do a poor job depicting the complex fiction that fleshes out the game world. What works brilliantly are the amazing set-pieces that are fun to play over and over, and, of course, the insanely deep multiplayer suite that The single player campaign is marred by shabby, last-gen animation, ugly character faces (its no wonder The Chief wears a helmet) and terribly directed cutscenes that do a poor job depicting the complex fiction that fleshes out the game world. What works brilliantly are the amazing set-pieces that are fun to play over and over, and, of course, the insanely deep multiplayer suite that gives console gamers a taste of what PC multiplayer has always been about.… Expand
  10. zoolanderjimmy
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    Meh...short...same old same old, except now its gettign older....so again i say meh.
  11. VinD.
    Mar 17, 2008
    8
    Classic game that only improves from the last two. The game is fun single player and Multiplayer coop is great also. Must have for all 360 owners!
  12. JoshuaA.
    May 18, 2008
    8
    Pretty solid campaign mode. The levels are extremely varied but you will eventually getting tired of using the battle rifle(which is pretty much what your gonna be using the whole time) The enemies dont really vary to much which makes them kinda boring. The weapons seem pretty decently balanced. the removal of a lock on rocket pretty much makes it useless in campaign. So you'll have Pretty solid campaign mode. The levels are extremely varied but you will eventually getting tired of using the battle rifle(which is pretty much what your gonna be using the whole time) The enemies dont really vary to much which makes them kinda boring. The weapons seem pretty decently balanced. the removal of a lock on rocket pretty much makes it useless in campaign. So you'll have to get used to using the spartan laser, which at first is pretty difficult but extremely satisfying. The Theather mode keeps things fresh by allowing you to save short film clips and take photos, which if you have xbox live can be viewed by others. Multiplayer is where this game really shines. Bungie usually pumps out new maps and game variants pretty quickly so its pretty hard to get bored. The maps seem pretty fair in layout so you cant blame how much you suck on the unfair spawing points and weapon locations. Overall this is a fun game that you'll probally be popping in years from now. Its not without its flaws but im sure we can all overlook them and appreciate this game for its great points… Expand
  13. AlexB.
    Dec 27, 2008
    8
    If you vote 0 or 1 then your vote should be thrown out because there's no way this game deserves such a low rating. It's not perfect and I understand that emotion goes into how you vote, but honestly, a 0 or a 1?
  14. DeVr33z
    Oct 30, 2010
    8
    Halo 3 doesn't change the formula by much but the things it adds, like forge and improved matchmaking, are enough to make it worth a purchase. Just don't expect to have your mind blown if you already played Halo 2, as the campaign and main game mechanics are almost identical.
  15. CoDFather
    Aug 14, 2010
    8
    This game was a little different than the other Halos, in good ways, and bad. First off, on the good side, there is a bigger selection of weapons than the first Halo, and thank Lord Jesus for that! Another good side, the game, just like the others, is filled with the longest damned levels in video game history. Why good? Takes up your time. Mostly bad, 'cause we just want to find out howThis game was a little different than the other Halos, in good ways, and bad. First off, on the good side, there is a bigger selection of weapons than the first Halo, and thank Lord Jesus for that! Another good side, the game, just like the others, is filled with the longest damned levels in video game history. Why good? Takes up your time. Mostly bad, 'cause we just want to find out how it ends. The ending? I guess Bungie was just lazy, or something, 'cause, why else would it end the same way? Exploding ship, escape in warthog, die with Cortana, or whatever. Another Keyes dies, stupid. Spartan- 117, or whatever number he is, dies? Really? I'd rather have a cliffhanger, like Dead Space, or Portal, or Half-Life, or Splinter Cell: Conviction.… Expand
  16. claychastain
    Nov 25, 2010
    8
    This is a great game. It has enjoyable graphics, a decent storyline, and a great multiplayer offering supported in turn by Bungie.net's range of features and statistics. I notice that everyone reviewing this game calls its overrated, and then choose to underrate it. But, this game is a solid 8, maybe even an 8.5. I spent so many hours playing this game with friends and I have mostly foundThis is a great game. It has enjoyable graphics, a decent storyline, and a great multiplayer offering supported in turn by Bungie.net's range of features and statistics. I notice that everyone reviewing this game calls its overrated, and then choose to underrate it. But, this game is a solid 8, maybe even an 8.5. I spent so many hours playing this game with friends and I have mostly found memories of it. The single player was neat to play through, but I don't think anyone serious about the game will stay for that: the multiplayer is what makes this game and on that front, it offers a type of balanced team-based gaming that no other game can match.… Expand
  17. n00b678
    Dec 28, 2010
    8
    I know I'm a little behind the ball on this, but this is my first year owning a 360 (got one of the new wireless ones for Christmas), and so this is the game I happened to get for it. As a person who's played all three games, I have to say this was one of the more satisfying ones, and yet, at the same time, I didn't have as much fun with it. Keep in mind that as I'm writing this review, II know I'm a little behind the ball on this, but this is my first year owning a 360 (got one of the new wireless ones for Christmas), and so this is the game I happened to get for it. As a person who's played all three games, I have to say this was one of the more satisfying ones, and yet, at the same time, I didn't have as much fun with it. Keep in mind that as I'm writing this review, I have yet to experience it through multiplayer, and in my day, I LOVED having friends around to play splitscreen muitplayer with as we shoved eachother around and cursed in anger (and generally laughed our asses off at the hilarious kills we got). That being said, from a single-player standpoint, I though this was a really cool game. Sure, the story was a little hard to follow at times, and I did get annoyed that it seemed that you were the only capable fighter on the battle field, and yet even on normal, I found myself time and time again being killed by the simple fact that there were sooooo many people trying to tear my face off at once. Most of the time, I could handle the covenant and the flood by shooting at them until their shields went down or they just weakened, and then I slammed them in the face with the butt of my rifle. While this might work against certain enemies, I found that really you only want to do that if the baddies happen to get separated, otherwise they will gangrape you. Overall, I was alright with the ending for the most part, up until they showed that somehow the portal closed just as the ship got halfway through it, allowing Arbiter through but leaving Master Chief and Cortana behind. Now THAT'S just silly. Still, despite my griping, this game glued me to the seat for a solid three days of gameplay, and I still intend on keeping it to check out the multiplayer. For some fairly solid gameplay, a decent and gripping story of survival, and the fact that it's half sci-fi drama and half action movie, I give this game a solid 8 out of 10… Expand
  18. miramax123
    Jun 18, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tbh, the game doesn't even deserve that much critical bashing from envious PS3 players who know that you can only play Halo games on the Xbox 360. But the fact is the story line is not clearly understandable, especially the ending that left a lot of detailed questions regarding the remaining Covenant's plans. The game play however, is diverse and consistent in weaponry, the ambiance in later levels when you begin to face Flood enemies was impressive, some of the USNC soldiers especially were quite convincing when they reacted to witnessing the Flood threat. However, what the game lacks is the sense of support by the human soldiers you get at occasional times, every time I lead a squad they either end up getting killed by their own grenades or they seem to not have the common sense in avoiding an enemy by taking cover which results in me being the only one as John-117 handling all the overloaded amount of enemies in one place, hence the AI of the game acting like a mechanical clown. There are too many enemies in the in the second-last and final campaign level, for me, they were as useless as statues while adventurously driving my Warthog with another alien just enjoying the well-fitted soundtrack (that was a good idea!). On the overall, Halo 3 was a satisfactory conclusion to the long trilogy.… Expand
  19. ReviewAvenue
    Mar 13, 2011
    8
    I kind of ignored this game for a long time! I was a Nintendork. I still kind of am, but now, I'm a Wii60er! This game is fun and challenging! The story is really complicated to me, but that's okay, I literally said, "screw the story, let's kick some alien butt!" at one point. I love the theater mode and forge, in fact, I'm thinking of making a machinima because of them! I own atI kind of ignored this game for a long time! I was a Nintendork. I still kind of am, but now, I'm a Wii60er! This game is fun and challenging! The story is really complicated to me, but that's okay, I literally said, "screw the story, let's kick some alien butt!" at one point. I love the theater mode and forge, in fact, I'm thinking of making a machinima because of them! I own at matchmaking! I love using exclamation points! I give tribute to this game for broadening my horizons by 600%.… Expand
  20. drlowdon
    Jun 28, 2021
    8
    The final entry in the original trilogy, Master Chief finally returns to Earth to find Covenant forces have landed. Working with the Arbiter, he must find Cortana and save the planet before it's too late.

    Halo 3 is generally regarded as the best game in the series, and it’s hard to argue with that. As has always been the case with Halo there are a few pacing issues when the game insists    The final entry in the original trilogy, Master Chief finally returns to Earth to find Covenant forces have landed. Working with the Arbiter, he must find Cortana and save the planet before it's too late.

    Halo 3 is generally regarded as the best game in the series, and it’s hard to argue with that. As has always been the case with Halo there are a few pacing issues when the game insists on shuttling you down a series of drab corridors, but what it largely delivers is rock solid shooting mechanics coupled with a series of fantastic action set-pieces.    … Expand
  21. AllenLord
    Jun 19, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game was great and the campaign was a little rusty as u get farther into it but like always halo still came out with a great multiplayer like the new forge mode being able to create ur own battle field to just the way u will get an advantage just great but not the best just cause the game changed so much from halo 2 to 3 like how in 2 around the end u have grunts, elites, and hunters yet in 3 u have only elites… Expand
  22. KingerSays
    Sep 8, 2011
    8
    Good game, unbalanced multiplayer ruins the online experience. I would buy a few games over this, such as Call of Duty 4, Call of Duty: World at War and Halo: Combat Evolved.
  23. GentlemanRick
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Magnificant game!! WOwZa! love it play it all day! now i have to get a bath... im the boss.....yep, life is good. im playing halo 3! awesome game...let me tell ya folks!
  24. sinadoom
    Dec 25, 2011
    8
    This game to shooters is like what Forza 2 was to racing games. A huge step up for the next-gen console. I don't like the gameplay, but I do respect the huge amount of work that's gone into it- esprcially the multiplayer. It really is a complete package. Halo 3 was the first ever example of a complete package, 7th generation shooter. The sheer scale of this game was just incredible. As myThis game to shooters is like what Forza 2 was to racing games. A huge step up for the next-gen console. I don't like the gameplay, but I do respect the huge amount of work that's gone into it- esprcially the multiplayer. It really is a complete package. Halo 3 was the first ever example of a complete package, 7th generation shooter. The sheer scale of this game was just incredible. As my first ever console experience of a shooter, I have to say that Halo 3 blew me away in all aspects. The graphics, environments, weapons, a map editor in Forge, the multiplayer matchmaking featuring TrueSkill, file share, the number of game modes. It's all just so revolutionary. So why can't I give it 10/10? Even though I've spent countless hours with friends playing split screen, changing the number of game setting which not even Black Ops can match, and also you get split screen online with guest account. But the one thing that makes this not worthy is simply my dislike of the combat system. There's no recoil and another contributing factor is that it's a console shooter so controls aren't as fluent as Call of Duty. Clearly this game set the benchmark for complete package games- more so than Call of Duty 4. However, the simple combat is what's stopping me from giving this incredible game 10/10. The campaign is fantastic and can be played in co-op, the split-screen and game modes and settings available for you to change... still no other shooter has come close to offering so much in a shooter other than Halo Reach. The creativity here and the impact it had in 2007 are just unbelievable though.… Expand
  25. MediaFreak
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    With my review here, Understand that I'm reviewing it now, in almost 2012, and judging it by todays standards.

    Halo 3 was a great game when it came out, and I myself was in love with it for a good year of my life. But going back to it, it's very dated now. Anyone who thinks that Halo: Reach is not much different, should try going back and playing this. First off, the campaign mode is    With my review here, Understand that I'm reviewing it now, in almost 2012, and judging it by todays standards.

    Halo 3 was a great game when it came out, and I myself was in love with it for a good year of my life. But going back to it, it's very dated now. Anyone who thinks that Halo: Reach is not much different, should try going back and playing this. First off, the campaign mode is excellent. I'm not usually a fan of campaigns but the fact that ti's co-op meant I could play it with friends and it was a lo of fun with some very memorable places and some good variation as opposed to just the same constant shooting tactics. I really like Halo driving mechanics and I'm glad it makes used to them.

    The Multiplayer has some beautiful levels that even in this day an age, look very nice in HD. However, weird things like being able to fall off anywhere and it not hurt you at all feel out of place within the game, and the jumping always feels a bit to anti-grav. Even now you can still find people online to play against easily enough, but I would strongly reccomend moving on to a new better FPS game. In summary, great co-op campaign and worth playing through, but don't get it for the multiplayer mode as it hasn't aged too well in that respect.    … Expand
  26. ConnKon
    May 18, 2012
    8
    I was rather disappointed with halo 3. I couldn't follow the story and the gameplay was a bit boring. Maybe it's because I didn't play the other Halos. It's still a fun game: the mulpiplayer is lots of fun and the graphics are pretty nice. What made me give this an 8 in stead of a 7 is thanks to it's fantastic music.
  27. Welterweight426
    Jun 9, 2012
    8
    An Overrated Game. Its definately not bad. In fact the gameplay and multiplayer are great. But as someone who was new to Halo. None of it made sense. It would have been nice if there was a summary of the other games or something. Still, a decent game.
  28. Armotekma
    Jun 26, 2014
    8
    One of the few games I got all of the achievements for. Playing FFA on The Pit.. Getting a quad-kill with an energy sword? Awesome. Getting your last two achievements? Badass. Unlocking the katana to remember that forever? Priceless.
  29. kane148
    Aug 6, 2012
    8
    While probably over-hyped by many, this game is still rather good and delivers a great experience in both single-player and multiplayer. I enjoyed playing through the campaign in co-op mode with my roommate and then spending countless hours battling it out online in multiplayer. If you never played this, go ahead and drop the $10 to get a copy.
  30. Compi24
    Jun 25, 2013
    8
    Excellent multiplayer and an interesting story should ultimately leave gamers satisfied with the tentative conclusion to one of gaming's most beloved franchises.
  31. Halochief360
    Mar 13, 2013
    8
    Halo 3 may be the king of all first person shooter games. That opinion could almost be a fact. With it's 5 year lifespan Halo 3 retains over 10,000 players online and will probably never be knocked off it's throne. Halo 4 may be out already, but let's take a look at a real Halo game, shall we? Halo 3 is the final battle between humanity, the covenant, and the flood. The main enemy in thisHalo 3 may be the king of all first person shooter games. That opinion could almost be a fact. With it's 5 year lifespan Halo 3 retains over 10,000 players online and will probably never be knocked off it's throne. Halo 4 may be out already, but let's take a look at a real Halo game, shall we? Halo 3 is the final battle between humanity, the covenant, and the flood. The main enemy in this installment is the prophet of truth, a crafty ambitious member of the covenant. The story is strong and also includes the Arbiter along with the classic scarabs. When you look deeper though, you'll find yourself more immersed in the gameplay of the campaign rather than the story.… Expand
  32. WyattTheAwesome
    May 30, 2013
    8
    When it comes to the story, Halo 3 WAS a nice conclusion to the series (before it contracted sequelitis) and I enjoyed its campaign. The multiplayer is fun, but I am not a huge fan of. I did spend hours in Forge mode, in which I would add on to levels with my own makeshift structures. I'd definitely check it out.
  33. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    Anyone who ever gave this game anything less than a 7 is lying to themselves. It may not be a 10 but you know its pretty damn good. The multiplayer alone should warrant an automatic 9 and when you pile on the deep (and yes, at times convoluted) story it has to be at least a 9.5. If you own an XBOX 360 and have somehow not experienced the excellence that is the Halo series,
  34. washingtonsousa
    Oct 22, 2013
    8
    um ótimo jogo que te leva a querer ver o que vai acontecer no final e quando chega no final você fica querendo que o jogo continue. Bom foi uma experiência muito boa e quero jogar com certeza o halo 4.
  35. JoshLuck1995
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Not the best game in the series but still a great game, will always remember this game especially as it was the first game i played on Xbox Live. 8/10.
  36. Jipa
    Sep 5, 2014
    8
    I know this game is hated for the too short of a campaign and stuff. But overall i like it.
    Its not the best. (halo reach) but its not the worst (halo wars).
    There is so much negatives for this game. I really,really like it. Its fun in multiplayer.
    I'm not that high of a rank but whatever.
    Describe it with 3 words: FUN,ADDICTIVE,SHOOTING
  37. UserSubmitted
    Nov 1, 2014
    8
    A very fun game indeed, the story is great and the multiplayer system works wonders not to mention how fun the whole game is. forge could be better but otherwise this game is great,
  38. jelikey
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    I loved this game and I miss the good old days back when everyone used to play it. I miss messing around in the campaign, spending hours in forge and custom games trying to come out with the next fun formula for messing around with friends. It was a good time that I have no regrets about and honestly wish I could go back to.
  39. SuperkenGaming
    May 3, 2021
    8
    Halo 3
    Finally a good halo game
    On my quest to play through all of the halo games before infinite, after playing 3 halo games before this one, and not liking any of them.. im so happy tht the halo franchise finally got fun for me here in halo 3, and is hands down my favorite halo game so far… Could I tell you whts going on in the story.. no.. something about finding Cortana, destoring    Halo 3
    Finally a good halo game
    On my quest to play through all of the halo games before infinite, after playing 3 halo games before this one, and not liking any of them.. im so happy tht the halo franchise finally got fun for me here in halo 3, and is hands down my favorite halo game so far… Could I tell you whts going on in the story.. no.. something about finding Cortana, destoring the halo maybe? Idk I couldn’t follow, story isn’t halo strong suit, but what is its strong suit this time isjust how fun it actually is to play… this felt like a modern doom game… halo as a series still has its issues of just unfun driving sections and horrible progress indicators.. though they seem to have at least tried by sometimes putting markers on the screen for you… but not nearly enough, as the I have no idea what im supposed to be doing thought hit my mind a handful of times during my 6 hours run through this campaign.. but im happy to say the rest of this game is so good, especially compared to its predicessors and reach.. the weapons this time feel so hectic and fun to balance through.. for the first time in halo history I got to know the guns and feel like my loadout actually mattered, and things do ocassinally get repeettive, but the campaign felt much more varied, I loved the level design and splash of character and life in some of these levels.. and the focus on master chief.. no character switching here..
    I was losing hope for this series, but halo 3 got my hopes back up and im excited to play through the rest of the series this year,
    I give Halo 3
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  40. banda89
    Aug 13, 2015
    8
    This game was the first Halo game I played, and it was my first 360 game. Loved it, and played through and through, multiplayer was awesome, fast paced and intense at times. Story was Ok, at least it got me interested in playing other Halo games.
    Co-op campaign great bonus, Forge was incredible and theatre allowed you to record those great matches or just those hillarious kills or deaths    This game was the first Halo game I played, and it was my first 360 game. Loved it, and played through and through, multiplayer was awesome, fast paced and intense at times. Story was Ok, at least it got me interested in playing other Halo games.
    Co-op campaign great bonus, Forge was incredible and theatre allowed you to record those great matches or just those hillarious kills or deaths in a game and let's not forget some great machinima moments.    … Expand
  41. rdsBR
    Feb 21, 2016
    8
    Muito Bom, pode se encontrar o jogo dublado em português, ótimos gráficos (para a época) e áudio bom .
    Vejo como única fala o jogo ser curto para quem vem de Halo e Halo 2 .
  42. WhiskeyStories
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    While Halo 3's single-player story is slightly bland and basic it makes up for it with extremely immersive and fun gameplay complimented by an incredible musical score.
  43. iamevilhomer
    Nov 16, 2017
    8
    One of the best halo games for sure. Amazing music. Great visuals. Classic halo game play. The introduction of a map editor, theater system, and file sharing was great.

    Sadly... Some things keep it from getting a 9. I wont give a 10 because NO game ever reaches perfection. But a 8 is fair because well... The level Cortana is complete trash in the campaign. Probably the worst mission    One of the best halo games for sure. Amazing music. Great visuals. Classic halo game play. The introduction of a map editor, theater system, and file sharing was great.

    Sadly... Some things keep it from getting a 9. I wont give a 10 because NO game ever reaches perfection. But a 8 is fair because well...

    The level Cortana is complete trash in the campaign. Probably the worst mission in any halo game. Maybe even worse than some of the crappiest halo 4/halo 5 missions. Also the parts where chief hallucinates cortana in pain are a real bummer. Just put that stuff in a skipable cut scene please. It sort of makes the game boring...

    Some story elements don't make any sense just like in many halo games... For example why doesn't the gravemind kill the chief and arby when he has the chance? Stuff like that is just retarded...

    Multiplayer maps are hit or miss in this game. Maps like guardian are good even though it feels like another lock out basically. But then you got totally crappy maps like high ground where if one team controls the high ground they will easily win. Unfair design... Or maps like isolation, snow bound, or epitaph which are just boring as heck in design and cater to camper trash. Maps like narrows are not so bad but still suffer from players being easily able to spawn kill people and lets get real here... It's just a bridge lol. Not the greatest or most original map... Just saying. Maps like construct often result in just lift camping... Sand trap had a cool idea of drivable bases but often idiots would just drive the base into a crappy spot and lose the match for everyone lol. Maps like valhalla are good but it's just a thin blood gultch with some man cannons... Not the worst maps ever but not the greatest either...

    The way they handled playlists wasn't the best for fairness either. For example if you play 2v2 and get epitaph slayer... Blue team starts by invis and shot gun while red team starts by rockets and over shield... How the heck is that fair? Red team gets a clear advantage right off the bat! similar issues with 2v2 slayer on guardian and a few other maps. Poor attempts at creating fairness yo!

    It's not a terrible game at all but flawed a tad bit. Still... Good game : )    … Expand
  44. MarioGames
    Aug 7, 2017
    8
    I Play This at multiplayers and i liked but if you are three players, you can't play the real game, you can just play a battle with team or not. But the arms are so fun to kill your enemis
  45. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    8
    Halo nunca foi uma franquia que me interessou muito mas esse game em especifico me chamou a atenção, um grande jogo do Xbox 360 e o melhor Halo da franquia que eu já joguei, compra certa
  46. Onask
    Dec 24, 2018
    8
    Reseña basada en el modo campaña en dificultad leyenda en cooperativo.

    Sinceramente ni fu ni fa. Quizás la trama esta bien, pero los actores de doblaje (y me refiero a la versión original) son malos malos. No podían ponerle menos énfasis y emoción a ninguna frase. La propia voz de El Inquisidor podría ser una modificación de loquendo. Es el segundo juego de la saga que juego y de nuevo    Reseña basada en el modo campaña en dificultad leyenda en cooperativo.

    Sinceramente ni fu ni fa. Quizás la trama esta bien, pero los actores de doblaje (y me refiero a la versión original) son malos malos. No podían ponerle menos énfasis y emoción a ninguna frase. La propia voz de El Inquisidor podría ser una modificación de loquendo. Es el segundo juego de la saga que juego y de nuevo Cortana está perdida por algún motivo que no me he llegado a enterar en la trama.

    Las misiones están bien, a secas, gráficamente cumple, especialmente dentro de las instalaciones y complejos; pensemos que es un juego de 2007, año en el que se lanzó God of War II para PlayStation 2, por ejemplo.

    Estoy completamente seguro de que fue una revolución gracias a su modo multijugador online, y que asentó las bases junto a Gears of War del online de Xbox 360, pero como no lo he jugado no puedo opinar.

    Cabe destacar la misión final: Halo. Muy espectacular en todos los sentidos.

    Por último, la banda sonora. De las mejores composiciones que he oído en mi vida. Temas simplemente magníficos, brillantes, icónicos y legendarios.

    Al menos, este Halo 3 ha despertado curiosidad en mí de saber más acerca del universo, el lore y los personajes de una de las más icónicas IPs de Microsoft desde tiempos de la primera Xbox, cuando la primera entrega de la saga fue un hito en la historia de los videojuegos.

    Imprescindible si tienes una Xbox 360 o una Xbox One.    … Expand
  47. That-One-Guy
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo 3 is a game that is far from perfect, and unlike a bottle of wine, it does not get better with time; However, it does not get stale either. After almost 11 years, Halo 3 is still the same thrilling experience that is was all those years ago. While the graphics may not have aged well, and may not have been great in the first place, the gameplay, story, multiplayer, and sandbox settings far outweigh the negative of this masterpiece.

    Story: While the story may not have been the enthralling tale of hope, heroism, and loss like the marketing portrayed it to be, it was not a bland story by any means. The basic story revolves around a green armored super soldier near the end of a 3 decade long war set in the 26th century, an alien who had been disgraced by a major failure, only to be betrayed by the ones who offered him redemption, and a grizzled veteran who knows what the ladies like. The game itself sees humanity desperately grasping for a foothold in a battle up a ninety degree wall, only for them to find an Ice pick and begin scaling the wall, until they finally crest the edge of the wall to gain a glimpse of the end of the war, only for it to be snatched away from them. Overall, the story gets an 8/10 for me, while not perfect, it is a great story with some incredible characters, and sadly the occasional "Dont forget about Cortana" moment.

    Multiplayer: The multiplayer of Halo 3 is by far the best aspect of it, with weapons that act as powerful tools of destruction in their respective environments, while not overpowering the alternatives. The addition of equipment was still a great choice for varying gameplay, while being less intrusive than armor abilities and spartan abilities. Overall the multiplayer gets a 10/10.

    Sandbox: Where do I begin? Lets start with the Human weapons, arguably the most boring in terms of design. The Assault Rifle is your standard automatic weapon, decent is close quarters, terrible against shields, but great on flesh. The Battle Rifle is your go to medium range weapon, the three round burst ensures quick and concise kills. The Sniper Rifle is exactly as it sounds, albeit bigger than expected. The Shotgun is a close quarters masterpiece, the only drawback being it's slow reload speed. The Rocket Launcher sees an downgrade, losing the ability to lock on to targets. The addition of detachable Machine gun turrets sees a powerful heavy weapon, that slows your Spartan or Elite considerably, resulting in a slow but powerful soldier, who is probably in need of some medical attention. Overall, without getting too far into the sandbox, it gets a 7/10. Due in part to the projectile management system, which priorities grenades and equipment over bullets.

    To anyone saying that Halo 3 was over-hyped back in the day, you're not wrong. But it was the right kind of hype, the kind of hype that didn't leave too large of a gap that the game felt empty, but left just large enough of a gap that you are left wondering, what could have been.    … Expand
  48. Odst1997
    May 28, 2020
    8
    I liked the ending, concluding the saga that way was the best, if you are a fan of halo, you will like this one
  49. Cless
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    Really cool entry. It was my first Halo game. And I enjoyed it a lot. The setting hooked me as well as the gameplay. The guns feels so good. I like it.
  50. churros
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    + epic battles
    + engaging combat
    + weapon variety
    + vehicle variety
    + scarab fights
    + end game escape sequence
    + good ost

    Cons:
    - fragile vehicles
    - bad checkpoints
  51. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    The perfect ending for the bungie trilogy, until 343 came with halo 4 (it’s a good game) and say “we can do a halo trilogy, but worst” and **** the franchise, still, a great game
  52. Ryousei29
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Ignore this, i just wrote this in all my reviews to have in somewhere a list of all cottent thats
    i've saw or played in my life. Just that, sorry if you see this and you are looking for something seious.
  53. wiredspore44
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    Good finale to the original trilogy even if it is the weakest one. It felt like the arbiter was side-lined a bit and it's quite jarring that Truth and Miranda's voice actors were changed. Though despite my criticisms the game was still a really good finale to the trilogy.
  54. HeroicAge616
    Oct 25, 2021
    8
    Halo 3 mostly recaptures the open and creative feel of Halo: CE, and brings the Halo trilogy to an exciting and action packed conclusion, if one that is not particularly unique.
  55. L3Fari0us
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    This review is tailored to anyone who is on the fence about playing the game for the first time, and, as such, it will be subjected to today's standards.

    Halo 3 was advertised as the ending of the Master Chief storyline. At the end of the previous title, the player is left wanting more, so the question is: Did Halo 3 deliver on that promise? Bungie had everything going for them when    This review is tailored to anyone who is on the fence about playing the game for the first time, and, as such, it will be subjected to today's standards.

    Halo 3 was advertised as the ending of the Master Chief storyline. At the end of the previous title, the player is left wanting more, so the question is: Did Halo 3 deliver on that promise?
    Bungie had everything going for them when starting Halo 3. There were no tight deadlines, the team knew the kind of story they wanted to tell and what gameplay worked and what didn't.

    The gameplay kept betting on that power fantasy the series is known for, with all the weapons and gameplay additions from previous titles, present, yet again. Now, the player is also able to use different abilities that work as pickups, similar to weapons, that can create new gameplay scenarios, though I didn't see myself using them very often. Thanks to the story from Halo 2, in its sequel your main enemy are the Brutes, however, while menacing, they didn't feel like a big threat, since, when compared to their previous iteration, they're much weaker and their design isn't as interesting.
    The soundtrack was, as always, a masterpiece and it knew the right moments to play. It felt like the culmination of every piece written before it.
    The story, however, left me feeling slightly disappointed. The Halo 2 promise of an all out war on Earth was finally realized in this game, but it felt like some elements that made Halo 2's campaign extremely interesting were abandoned. The Arbiter, perhaps due to some of the fan backlash, took a back seat and felt like a cheap copy of the character we were introduced to in the previous game. The same thing happened to the previously established main antagonists, becoming nothing more than some Saturday morning cartoon villains. The level design was so good, however, that the story didn't bother me that much.

    Overall, Halo 3 left me feeling slightly disappointed with its story and the expectations the previous game built, simply weren't met. However, the amazing gameplay and sandbox, mixed with the simple yet genius mission design and environments made me forget these issues. The ending was a beautiful way to send off the Master Chief until someone would need him again...    … Expand
  56. UrbanEelf
    Jan 18, 2022
    8
    what are we talkin about basically one of the best games ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  57. GamerDadIsBad
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    The last decent Halo in the franchise in my opinion.

    Still play Halo 1,2 & 3 on The Master Chief Collection with my nephew. Awesome times.
  58. neomoonsevin
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    a good game i think but its been years since i played this and forgotten what happened in this one
  59. Parrabam
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego muy bueno, cuenta con armas diferentes, pero algo desbalanceadas, algunas no hacen el daño que deberian, la historia es buena, ahora con los elites de aliados, lo malo que a la hora de jugar cooperativo, el segundo jugador tienen al inquisidor, que ya no tiene camuflaje y hace que ambos tengan armas diferentes, lo bueno que hay cinematicas especiales cuando hay dos jugadores.
    El Multijugador es muy bueno, ahora puedes editar algunas piezas de armadura, como cascos u hombreras, para tu Spartan o tu Elite, con algunos modos y mapas nuevos e Introducen el modo Forge de creacion de mapas.    … Expand
  60. bramchvh
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    This is just pure Halo fun. The campaign doesnt do much new but does everything right. There are a lot of interesting missions that encapsulate the nostalgia that Halo CE invokes. The guns are really satisfying to use. The multiplayer is known for being amazing and it really is. Some gamemodes allow you to sweat it out against others and some are just pure chaos. the music is the same asThis is just pure Halo fun. The campaign doesnt do much new but does everything right. There are a lot of interesting missions that encapsulate the nostalgia that Halo CE invokes. The guns are really satisfying to use. The multiplayer is known for being amazing and it really is. Some gamemodes allow you to sweat it out against others and some are just pure chaos. the music is the same as the other games and kinda repetitive.… Expand
  61. Deviln
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    Pretty sure gameplay and i think it had story but i only like the multiplayer part
  62. d4ntes
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    My favourite Xbox 360 game and best Halo ever. It still holds up to this day.
  63. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! halo 3
  64. KentL.
    Oct 2, 2007
    7
    Halo 2.5 is very cool! Slight but pleasant improvement in graphics and sound. I'm grateful the gameplay is consistent with Halo 2.0 and it picks up right where the story left off. Not quite enough to take me away from Bioshock for too long but good enough until the next GTA comes out!
  65. 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
  66. RobinJ.
    Oct 5, 2007
    7
    I am shocked by the high reviews. I worries me that so many critics can't seem to justify their scores. The game is good; no doubt about that. Halo 3 was meant to be a defining FPS though, and on this count, it fails. Not enough has changed over Halo 2 in 3 years of development.
  67. WesFletcher
    Sep 24, 2007
    7
    Its halo. same thing different color. its the same game its been since the first just add a few new gadgets and purty it up a pinch. No drastic changes. OOOoo there's a level editor and video mode. Wow you got me sold. How bout I throw in a cookie with it too that makes it an entire point better right? It works for what it is but its still the same halo just the end of it. that doesIts halo. same thing different color. its the same game its been since the first just add a few new gadgets and purty it up a pinch. No drastic changes. OOOoo there's a level editor and video mode. Wow you got me sold. How bout I throw in a cookie with it too that makes it an entire point better right? It works for what it is but its still the same halo just the end of it. that does NOT make it a 10 out of 10. It's halo, yes its WAY overhyped but it is a good game. That's it. IT by no means is perfect. Wait for the true reviews of people who aren't jerkin it to halo. Good bye master chief. Those in reality will turn you down.… Expand
  68. RanderN.
    Sep 25, 2007
    7
    Halo 3 is a very good game that totally fails to live up to the massive hype and marketing drive that preceded it. It has a short single player campaign, the same old floaty low gravity feeling the previous versions had (even while on earth) that just can't stand next to today's moder physics models in gaming, and somewhat repetitive gameplay that will have you shooting endless Halo 3 is a very good game that totally fails to live up to the massive hype and marketing drive that preceded it. It has a short single player campaign, the same old floaty low gravity feeling the previous versions had (even while on earth) that just can't stand next to today's moder physics models in gaming, and somewhat repetitive gameplay that will have you shooting endless waves of mostly the same 2 types of enemies and running back and forward inside the same level, reminiscent of the key hunting of the FPS titles of old (as in Wolfestein old). A good game, not a great one.… Expand
  69. CaseyY.
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    A very fancy patch for Halo 2.
  70. johnDoe
    Jul 4, 2008
    7
    The original Halo may have sold a million original xbox's, On the current next gen console Halo3 just does not have the same effect. This is by no means a bad game, Single player is enjoyable and quite testing, Just not as revolutionary as the original. Graphically the game looks great and play's as well as it always did. I am not sure where the series can go from here as I feel The original Halo may have sold a million original xbox's, On the current next gen console Halo3 just does not have the same effect. This is by no means a bad game, Single player is enjoyable and quite testing, Just not as revolutionary as the original. Graphically the game looks great and play's as well as it always did. I am not sure where the series can go from here as I feel it has peeked. Of course the online community for Halo is massive and you will have no trouble finding an online game That runs without lag. This could be where the series future lies in just online play. Halo 3 is a good game, Just not the generation setting game the original was.… Expand
  71. GaryS.
    Oct 1, 2007
    7
    One word can describe Halo 3 "average" !!!!!
  72. 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!!!!!!
  73. DomV.
    Oct 4, 2007
    7
    Halo 3's campaign succeeds in becoming the Letdown of 2007. Multiplayer however is beyond good. it is brilliant.
  74. GlenA.
    Sep 26, 2007
    7
    The game is extremely similar to Halo 2. Graphics are tweaked but nowhere near as good as even 360 launch titles such as COD3. I had severe problems with sound, especially dialogue which I have to turn up just to hear - a little annoying. Should not disappoint those wanting more of the same from Halo 2. All others should rent first.
  75. RannyB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    7
    It's an adequate fps. Level padding shows poor design though and the storytelling resulted down to being very simple. Not the best example to show for a top class FPS but a nice example that simplicity can still manage to be fun.
  76. JoshuaD.
    Sep 28, 2007
    7
    I am a very honest person and a unique halo fan. After missing out on Halo 1 and starting the story line at halo 2 I was hooked by the graphics, gameplay, and mulitiplayer formats. Halo 3 was a complete let down after the first hour of gameplay. I found myself asking "This is actually kind of boring". There wasn't any extravigant graphic views or fight scenes as Halo 2 had. I tried I am a very honest person and a unique halo fan. After missing out on Halo 1 and starting the story line at halo 2 I was hooked by the graphics, gameplay, and mulitiplayer formats. Halo 3 was a complete let down after the first hour of gameplay. I found myself asking "This is actually kind of boring". There wasn't any extravigant graphic views or fight scenes as Halo 2 had. I tried not to buy into the hype from all the commercials and advertisments, but I can honorably say that I was scammed by the oldest trick in the book "Rhetorics" Good Job on Bungie and Microsoft for scamming millions upon millions of dollars from us with cheap and useless animation.… Expand
  77. AndyM.
    Sep 30, 2007
    7
    All Halo 3 does is improve the graphics of Halo 2, add more weapons, and absolutely nothing else. Still pretty damn good though.
  78. LukeV.
    Apr 9, 2008
    7
    Excellent solo play, multiplayer gets a bit repetitive.
  79. OwenS.
    Jul 18, 2008
    7
    It has good graphics but for your average shooter game it gets rather boring.
  80. MartinK.
    Aug 16, 2008
    7
    to Christian H. It is "MIGHT AS well," not "minus well." Jesus, people, that's not even grammatical. hell, that's not even a spelling error. that's just called stupid.
  81. J.G.
    Dec 26, 2009
    7
    As much as I loved the first two Halo games, I just can't say that about the third one in the series. Now, I'm not saying this is a BAD game, it's just not the best it could've been. Halo 3's graphics where fantastic for its time and are still pretty impressive to this day. There's a great campaign that's a bit short, but it's still fun. If you have As much as I loved the first two Halo games, I just can't say that about the third one in the series. Now, I'm not saying this is a BAD game, it's just not the best it could've been. Halo 3's graphics where fantastic for its time and are still pretty impressive to this day. There's a great campaign that's a bit short, but it's still fun. If you have friends that you can play the campaign with, it usually is more fun. Friends are the core of this game, if you don't have friends with Halo, don't get Halo, it is that simple. The game is also a ton of fun to play online...with friends. The community is made of bratty 12-year-olds that think they're tough $h1t. If you have friends to play with, I'd recommend keeping them. The real problem with this game is that it doesn't have the same feeling as the original Halo and instead feels more like Resistance rather than its awesome, awesome original game. Too bad, too, because that would've made it awesome.… Expand
  82. FredrickB
    Oct 25, 2009
    7
    Being a Halo vet, im a lil disappointed in the Campaign side of the game, ending just an ending, nothing special or surpising about it. The multiplayer side of the game is good. There is so much missing from this game, like equipment use, less use of the many weapons in other Halo's, but im still a big fan of Halo, hopfully they will get the next one right.
  83. aspentitan
    Jan 15, 2010
    7
    Every heard of the saying "A six dressed up as a nine"? That's how I describe this game. For the most part I tremendously enjoyed this game until the last 3 Chapters of the solo campaign ruined it all. After completing the game I can
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. Gavin
    Nov 20, 2007
    7
    i love halo and to be frank this game clears its name then puts a massive stain on it the multiplayer has imporved with 4player co-op on campain and HD the single player campian though is where the stain comes in yes campain is a little short but thats when you play it on easy i finish it in 2 hours best part of the campian is the lengdary its been revamped in my mind because 1. theres ai love halo and to be frank this game clears its name then puts a massive stain on it the multiplayer has imporved with 4player co-op on campain and HD the single player campian though is where the stain comes in yes campain is a little short but thats when you play it on easy i finish it in 2 hours best part of the campian is the lengdary its been revamped in my mind because 1. theres a massive noticable effect in were the AI is smarter ALOT more bad guys and to top it off ya shield may as well be tin foil XD this makes up for the short campain by extending the amount of time needed to complete the game (around 15hours) but still not bad lastly comes the end it sez finish the fight but.... WHAT FIGHT DID WE FINISH yes we killed the covernat around earth but what about everywhere else and not to mention the earth and all the rings on stanby still this game still leaves a lot of loose ends and it finishes on another cliff hanger with masterchief and cortana alone in space adrift if there isnt a halo 4 i will be very disapointed with bungie after all the idea of a triogy is to finish the story in 3 releases which hasnt occured here..… Expand
  87. J.J.C.C.
    Oct 13, 2007
    7
    What the crap happened with halo 3? What made halo 2 great was the effect of being drawn into the game; the feeling that you are the master chief. But in this game, the FEEL of the game has changed, its as if you are playing warcraft with guns on a PC. Graphics are not fully necessary to make a game great; it is the gameplay people! Bungie should have made this game more REALISTIC; how What the crap happened with halo 3? What made halo 2 great was the effect of being drawn into the game; the feeling that you are the master chief. But in this game, the FEEL of the game has changed, its as if you are playing warcraft with guns on a PC. Graphics are not fully necessary to make a game great; it is the gameplay people! Bungie should have made this game more REALISTIC; how come a melee hit takes more damage than a bullet !?! So much hype for a halo 1 type gameplay with no 21st century REALISTIC physical dimentionality!… Expand
  88. 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.
  89. MatC.
    Oct 2, 2007
    7
    Good game, short campaign... but 640p? It's down-rezzed, and that's disappointing. You'd think the flagship game for a company like this would at least be able to be run in full 720p at least. Guess not, and it's disappointing. I feel bad for the geeks that stayed in line -- it's just not the perfection that the "professional" (and I mean paid!) reviewers make it Good game, short campaign... but 640p? It's down-rezzed, and that's disappointing. You'd think the flagship game for a company like this would at least be able to be run in full 720p at least. Guess not, and it's disappointing. I feel bad for the geeks that stayed in line -- it's just not the perfection that the "professional" (and I mean paid!) reviewers make it out to be.… Expand
  90. MortenJ.
    Oct 3, 2007
    7
    OK, let's be fair. Halo 3 is a very good game - but not a great one by any standards. Multiplayer actually just about saves it from being mediocre. It's not groundbreaking or innovative from a design perspective but it is undoubtedly fun - which is of course a minimum for a video game. But alas only up to a point. What is not fun is the repetitive indoor levels and the awful OK, let's be fair. Halo 3 is a very good game - but not a great one by any standards. Multiplayer actually just about saves it from being mediocre. It's not groundbreaking or innovative from a design perspective but it is undoubtedly fun - which is of course a minimum for a video game. But alas only up to a point. What is not fun is the repetitive indoor levels and the awful save system; would it hurt to have an autosave every 15 minutes or so? - Especially considering the games' already notorious instability and 'disc not readable' issues which can reduce a couple of hours of fun in the campaign to an absolutely rage-inducing waste of time!… Expand
  91. RayD.
    Sep 25, 2007
    7
    Well i am half way through the campaign and last night while playing i sat there and thought its good but not that good.... the multiplayer is pretty nice i like the upgrades they did on it compared to halo 2. Its close to the same game with twists that i think were needed esp for online. but good job overall microsoft.
  92. ChrisK.
    Sep 25, 2007
    7
    The hype hurt the game, that's where it all begins. Reviews hit left and right for games over a 9.4 when it is a truly unique and innovative creation, Halo 3 was neither of these. With some decent graphics, new weapon additions and relatively shallow story line, the game isn't living up to these reviews. Microsoft must be deep in some pockets to get the reviews this game has The hype hurt the game, that's where it all begins. Reviews hit left and right for games over a 9.4 when it is a truly unique and innovative creation, Halo 3 was neither of these. With some decent graphics, new weapon additions and relatively shallow story line, the game isn't living up to these reviews. Microsoft must be deep in some pockets to get the reviews this game has been given. Fanboys rejoice, smart gamers rent.… Expand
  93. AlvaroV.
    Sep 26, 2007
    7
    Good game, but nothing really original in the series. There is no story at the beginning and the level design is slightly repetitive. However, combat is as polished as in previous titles. Too much hype, I guess.
  94. [Anonymousguy]
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    Not really anything spectacular on the single player, and the Online not as fun as halo 2.
  95. DLa
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    First, I've been with Halo from the beginning. The first release amazed, the second released was good with a dumb ending, but I had had a deep fear after seeing many unflattering screenshots that this release would not extend the state of the art and I'm sad to say its true. Aside from a few new weapons and vehicles and debatebly enhanced graphics the game breaks no new ground. First, I've been with Halo from the beginning. The first release amazed, the second released was good with a dumb ending, but I had had a deep fear after seeing many unflattering screenshots that this release would not extend the state of the art and I'm sad to say its true. Aside from a few new weapons and vehicles and debatebly enhanced graphics the game breaks no new ground. Which is a shame for such an anticipated release with so much money behind it. Let me break it down. Graphics: 7 Not as good as Gears of War and not as good as Bioshock. The character models are average quality. For example, not as detailed as the players in Madden. Environment: 7 You'd expect to be able to interact with all kinds of things in the environment and blow stuff up. At least this is the mark of next-gen FPS today. Not so in Halo. You can knock stuff over, but you can't look inside of things, break things, use things, etc. Its a very superficial environment. Sound: 5 Oh boy. It's sad. I have a dolby 5.1 setup and the sound from Halo is very muffled and low-def. The weapon firing sounds or ok, but things like grenades sound like they are farther from you than they visually are. Little to no surround effects or ambient noise. A total lack of depth in the sound field. For the best 5.1 game sound, crisp and clean, check out Bioshock as the new standard (I'm not a fanboy, just using a real example of quality). Gameplay: 7 Same gameplay as before with a few new gadgets. No cover control (such as in GoW and Rainbow 6), no squad control, etc. Same, same, same. Story: 6 Getting a bit dated. The opening dialog is a bit perplexing. An utter lack of mind provoking elements in this story. Its a "story on rails". Not to mention, that for 3 versions of Halo the opening sequence is the cliche "the aliens have invaded our barracks" scenario. Tired! Get some new material. Overall: A very generous 7… Expand
  96. Warmonger
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    Good game, but nowhere near the great game everyone makes it out to be! First of all it's too damn short. Sure it's a great multiplayer game but what about the people who don't play online?? oh well, I guess the're just out of luck! The graphics also haven't really improved significantly enough for me to go... Wow! Come on! the only game to really hold that Good game, but nowhere near the great game everyone makes it out to be! First of all it's too damn short. Sure it's a great multiplayer game but what about the people who don't play online?? oh well, I guess the're just out of luck! The graphics also haven't really improved significantly enough for me to go... Wow! Come on! the only game to really hold that distinction this year, "so far" is Bioshock! You only have to look at the superior graphics, such as the water effects,environments...etc and game play to relize, that it rules! It's new and fresh as opposed to old and stale....... R.I.P. Halo… Expand
  97. ChrisE.
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    I'd consider myself a 360 fanboy. Halo 3 is fun, but just feels like something is missing. I'm trying so hard to love this game. I'm not sure I can.
  98. DazD.
    Sep 28, 2007
    7
    Nothing new here apart from a few weapons and vehicles. The multiplayer is what it's all about.
  99. NateG.
    Sep 28, 2007
    7
    Halo 2 2 is OK. I've never been a campaign guy (I play the games to have fun with friends), so I judge all Halos on the multi-player, and that aspect of the game has not been improved. Yes, they added some new stuff in there but that alone can't carry the game (some of them are pointless too - like with the grenades). But different and better isn't the same. And am I the Halo 2 2 is OK. I've never been a campaign guy (I play the games to have fun with friends), so I judge all Halos on the multi-player, and that aspect of the game has not been improved. Yes, they added some new stuff in there but that alone can't carry the game (some of them are pointless too - like with the grenades). But different and better isn't the same. And am I the only one who misses the hit % stat? You can goof off the whole time and no one will be the wiser as to the 1,000 shots you wasted. All in all you could play or watch a game of Halo 2 and Halo 3 back-to-back and have a hard time knowing you saw 2 different games. I'm one of those who wanted to like it, but it disappoints. I do believe the name gives it 1 or 2 extra points in a lot of reviews.… Expand
  100. FurryFox
    Sep 28, 2007
    7
    As many have said before me its mainly a multiplayer game, if you don
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#4 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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