Halo 3

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 690 out of 5503
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  1. ToddT.
    Oct 13, 2007
    3
    this game was a joke in comparison of the first two halos. it took around 8 hrs play to beat this game. it was short and way to easy, I hope this is not the last one, unless they can not do any better than this one.
  2. ClintN/A
    Oct 13, 2007
    6
    The game is good, way better than Halo 2, yet the time it takes to kill an opponent in multiplayer is waaay too fast, and it is way slower to turn around on a controller than with a mouse, the game seems to be the quick and the dead, and not much strategy is involved versus games like HL2: deathmatch or Kill Zone. 500 years of technology, a full metal suit with a shield, and Gordon The game is good, way better than Halo 2, yet the time it takes to kill an opponent in multiplayer is waaay too fast, and it is way slower to turn around on a controller than with a mouse, the game seems to be the quick and the dead, and not much strategy is involved versus games like HL2: deathmatch or Kill Zone. 500 years of technology, a full metal suit with a shield, and Gordon Freeman can still take more bulllets.… Expand
  3. J.R.
    Oct 13, 2007
    5
    I had this game for a week. My time playing it went like this, Before multi player i did campaign to get some practice. The AI is good, but the story is not. Following the mistake made in Halo 2's story mode, i was hoping for a BIG improvement. I didn't get it. The story lacked any excitement or drama that Halo 1 had. The new vehicles were fun for about 5 minutes, but it really I had this game for a week. My time playing it went like this, Before multi player i did campaign to get some practice. The AI is good, but the story is not. Following the mistake made in Halo 2's story mode, i was hoping for a BIG improvement. I didn't get it. The story lacked any excitement or drama that Halo 1 had. The new vehicles were fun for about 5 minutes, but it really wasn't anything that hadn't been done before. The new weapons also. Story mode finished in under 10 hours. Multi player. Filled with annoying teenagers, kids and some mature people. The word PWN has not been used so much over chat i swear. The multi player was repetitive and bland, doing the exact same as halo 2 multi player. Basically, this is Halo 2 with polished graphics, too much advertisement for such a thing. But i guess it got them money. Graphics - 7/10, Framey and far too shiny. Gameplay - 6/10, I would rate it higher if it hadn't been done before. Story - 4/10, No dramatic changes, nothing very exciting. Poor. Multi player - 8/10, I wont base this on the 5 million people playing the game. Personally, i think its crap.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. A.Nonymous
    Oct 13, 2007
    2
    An obnoxious, uninspiring mess of a game. Halo truly is the Harry Potter of the gaming world; a generic thing at the right place at the right time. At best, I would have given this a 4-5, but the fact that it has been neglected to the point of utter indiference by it's creators and portrays itself as a masterpiece, it deserves a 2. Do not believe the hype.
  6. 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.
  7. Klm1
    Oct 13, 2007
    4
    Boring storyline. Really bad gameplay. here's a list of what could be done to improve gameplay.
    1. New storyline (enough with the cliff hangers leading to disappointing finishes)
    2. should have bought back the homing rocket 3. not enough use of the Spartan laser (whats the point of bringing it into the game if we are not gonna get to use it all that much) 4. Let's pilot more    Boring storyline. Really bad gameplay. here's a list of what could be done to improve gameplay.
    1. New storyline (enough with the cliff hangers leading to disappointing finishes)
    2. should have bought back the homing rocket
    3. not enough use of the Spartan laser (whats the point of bringing it into the game if we are not gonna get to use it all that much)
    4. Let's pilot more vehicles (wraiths were easily destroyed and I don't remember being able to pilot any banshee's). The stupid flying unsc vehicle (whatever its called) sucked. you could not get it to fly high enough. WHAT GIVES?
    5. Let's pilot a SCARAB. how about that?
    6. Give us better bosses (like halo 2). fighting the scarab's was the only boss that was interesting in the whole game
    7. If the gravemind was evil, let master chief finish him off, not another nuclear bomb-run-for-your-life ending.
    8. more ability to scale the terrain
    9. bring back dual weilding needlers
    10. if you are gonna bring back weapons from the first game, make sure the player has the ability to use it like they did in the first game (a.k.a pistol - no zooming capability)

    thats all i have to say. thoroughly disappointed after finishing the game even on legendary.    … Expand
  8. SteveR.
    Oct 13, 2007
    9
    For a longtime PC FPS gamer who didn't really get Halo 1 or 2, and why it was so popular, Halo 3 did an amazing thing. It converted me. I genuinely enjoyed the game so much that I wanted to press on with the Campaign mode to its conclusion, although when I managed this, I felt an odd sense of disappointment that there was no more. For me, this is rare, and only ever really For a longtime PC FPS gamer who didn't really get Halo 1 or 2, and why it was so popular, Halo 3 did an amazing thing. It converted me. I genuinely enjoyed the game so much that I wanted to press on with the Campaign mode to its conclusion, although when I managed this, I felt an odd sense of disappointment that there was no more. For me, this is rare, and only ever really experienced before with Half Life 1 & 2, Knights of the Old Republic and Final Fantasy VII. The only reason this didn't get a 10 is because as the 3rd game in a trilogy, some of the story is a little hard to follow for those who haven't played or failed to complete Halos 1 & 2. (I made sure I looked at the plot overview on Wikipedia for these so that I wasn't confused or lost by the plot). The online multiplayer also seems very good, although I have only just started playing. It does seem a lot more balanced than the Halo 2 multiplayer, which I dabbled with but didn't like half as much, (mainly due to the sheer number of people taking advantage of what I now know are button glitches). Hats off to Bungie for putting together such a fine game! Don't believe the PS3 owners on here who are obviously marking the game down because their system has no 'killer app' at present. Finish the Fight !… Expand
  9. EdmundL.
    Oct 13, 2007
    6
    Halo 3 wasn't great, It was average. A lot of places just seem to be giving it straight tens even though the campaign wasn't great, becuase apparantly the multiplayer "Makes up for that". But surely a 10 worthy game doesn't need excuses right?
  10. L.D.
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    The best multiplayer game you'll ever play, but the campaign is a little short and unintersting... liked to see more out of the ending. Great game
  11. AdamK.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Best campaign ever in a game (i could care less what others think) best ending ever in a game trilogy, even though its obviously not over and of course the worlds #1 MP. best game ever created.
  12. AndyL.
    Oct 12, 2007
    1
    I guess that Halo3 is great IF you've never played another FPS all your life or have only been playing games on console for the past 10 years. The story is weak, the graphics are pulled straight from Halo2, and the game doesn't really try to do anything innovative. If you LOVED Halo2 then you'll like this. If however you have played; Half-Life (1&2), System Shock 2, Thief, I guess that Halo3 is great IF you've never played another FPS all your life or have only been playing games on console for the past 10 years. The story is weak, the graphics are pulled straight from Halo2, and the game doesn't really try to do anything innovative. If you LOVED Halo2 then you'll like this. If however you have played; Half-Life (1&2), System Shock 2, Thief, Unreal Tournament, Quake, BioShock, or in fact any other FPS on a PC in the last 10 years, do yourself a favour, save the cash and buy Half-Life 2 Orange Box instead.… Expand
  13. JacobB.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    One of the best games I have played in a long time
  14. LanaR.
    Oct 11, 2007
    8
    Aesthetically, the game is amazing to look at. The campaign mode was definitely short but I found it really fun. I liked the new weapons and the revamping of the old ones to look and sound more amazing. The new tools, such as the auto-turret and the regenerator and the bubble shield, etc etc are kind of pointless in multiplayer and take too much concentration to deploy. I am having a Aesthetically, the game is amazing to look at. The campaign mode was definitely short but I found it really fun. I liked the new weapons and the revamping of the old ones to look and sound more amazing. The new tools, such as the auto-turret and the regenerator and the bubble shield, etc etc are kind of pointless in multiplayer and take too much concentration to deploy. I am having a problem with multiplayer mode in general. I thought I was pretty damn decent in Halo 2 multiplayer, and now I feel like I'm a total newbie. I feel like I have no advantage over other players with any weapon combinations I choose. It almost feels like you're playing in third person compared to Halo 2 feeling like you were right there in the game. Is it just me, or do you not FEEL getting hit or shot? It's like you're running around just fine and suddenly you're lying there dead without any warning, and I don't find multiplayer as fun as H2.… Expand
  15. IanL.
    Oct 10, 2007
    10
    Halo is simply the best game out there. Almost everything about it is flawless, and its replayability is endless.
  16. SimonR.
    Oct 10, 2007
    6
    The underwhelming, short campaign is saved by the multi player and it's new features - but only just.The end sequence is disappointing and unsatisfying while the constant backtracking is frustrating. Of course this was always going to be a solid FPS and it is - I was just expecting more. If you're looking for Halo 2 with nicer graphics - Halo 3 is great (maybe Bungie should have The underwhelming, short campaign is saved by the multi player and it's new features - but only just.The end sequence is disappointing and unsatisfying while the constant backtracking is frustrating. Of course this was always going to be a solid FPS and it is - I was just expecting more. If you're looking for Halo 2 with nicer graphics - Halo 3 is great (maybe Bungie should have called it Halo 2.5?). If you're strapped for cash, don't have Live and can only choose one game at the moment... Bioshock is an infinitely more memorable and rewarding experience.… Expand
  17. JamesH.
    Oct 9, 2007
    5
    Meh, It's better than alot of fps that are crap, I mean it's an operable and playable game. but as a single player experience it's pretty dull. Teh alienz wantz to killz teh galexiez with Teh Haloz! but no, really. It's polished, it plays nicely, you shoot stuff and blow stuff up. but theres not a whole lot of satisfaction. I just thought "I'm shooting aliens on Meh, It's better than alot of fps that are crap, I mean it's an operable and playable game. but as a single player experience it's pretty dull. Teh alienz wantz to killz teh galexiez with Teh Haloz! but no, really. It's polished, it plays nicely, you shoot stuff and blow stuff up. but theres not a whole lot of satisfaction. I just thought "I'm shooting aliens on halo.." when I could be doing "X". Other than that I'm sure the multiplayer mode is fun, and you're all really excited. (by you I mean the fanboys) but It's just not that interesting/rewarding/exciting compared to my game library, or even other XB360 titles (Bioshock, The orange box) and props to bioshock for holding a higher metascore than teh hype masheen.… Expand
  18. DanielS
    Oct 9, 2007
    0
    Just like Rolf S. said been there done that. They replaced the arborter guy's with brutes and kept the grunts. They still wear blue except the one with the gold on him. Weapons the same except for like 2 or 3 of them. You can't go anywhere with anything like you could in Halo 2 which was part of the fun. I liked trying to squeeze a tank through a doorway that it can't fit Just like Rolf S. said been there done that. They replaced the arborter guy's with brutes and kept the grunts. They still wear blue except the one with the gold on him. Weapons the same except for like 2 or 3 of them. You can't go anywhere with anything like you could in Halo 2 which was part of the fun. I liked trying to squeeze a tank through a doorway that it can't fit through. Also once I get through the door I like to use my tank to get through the level lol. That was fun. I don't know what happened to bungie but I think the only reason they had delays on the release is cause they were to busy drinking cocktails in the bahamas with the money they were supposed to use to make a great game. I can't wait for COD 4. It will blow Halo 3 out of the water then step on it to make it stop wiggling then put a hole in it's head.… Expand
  19. MichaelC.
    Oct 9, 2007
    1
    Listen up fanboys....you have been duped. Halo3 is nothing new. Sure they gave you a few new weapons and some new maps but heck..the best map of the bunch is from Halo2! This game feels like you are running in mud. The action is slow. Respawn times are excrutiatingly slow. I know that the fanboys who waited outside and bought the deluxe version will never admit that they bought a stinker Listen up fanboys....you have been duped. Halo3 is nothing new. Sure they gave you a few new weapons and some new maps but heck..the best map of the bunch is from Halo2! This game feels like you are running in mud. The action is slow. Respawn times are excrutiatingly slow. I know that the fanboys who waited outside and bought the deluxe version will never admit that they bought a stinker but I can admit it. "Hi, my name is Michael." (group) "Hello Michael". "I'm here today cause I fell victim to the media hype of Halo3" (group hug)… Expand
  20. Silence_L
    Oct 9, 2007
    5
    Multi-player sucks; only two game modes for team slayer (BORING) . I thought campaign was more interesting because multi player seems like you'll just get shot in the back after brawling it out with someone. Its rare you'll get more than two kills in a row becayse someone will just comes in fresh to kill you after you've already taken damage from the shoot-out you just had.
  21. masterchief.okmyrealnamesstephen
    Oct 9, 2007
    10
    please its obvious they are already making halo 4. *spoilers* if you have completed the game then you know the master chief dies. it doesnt show him dying it just shows him on the ship telling cortana that they are gonna make it. then it skips straight to some sort of gathering on earth talking boot how they won the war and saying that the master chief died. i reckon halo 4 will be aboutplease its obvious they are already making halo 4. *spoilers* if you have completed the game then you know the master chief dies. it doesnt show him dying it just shows him on the ship telling cortana that they are gonna make it. then it skips straight to some sort of gathering on earth talking boot how they won the war and saying that the master chief died. i reckon halo 4 will be about how he died. this is the best game on 360 but also the shortest. took me boot 6 hours.… Expand
  22. JasonLarge
    Oct 9, 2007
    9
    It never ceases to amaze me how many haters there are out there. Everyone seems like they want bungie to reinvent what made Halo so great. For all of you who say that you've played it before....what did you expect? Did you expect Bungie to say "well Halo 2 is one of the top selling games of all time but I think we can make it better if we completely change everything aboutit". YesIt never ceases to amaze me how many haters there are out there. Everyone seems like they want bungie to reinvent what made Halo so great. For all of you who say that you've played it before....what did you expect? Did you expect Bungie to say "well Halo 2 is one of the top selling games of all time but I think we can make it better if we completely change everything aboutit". Yes we all palyed halo 2 so we have all see this before but Halo 3 has a better campaign, better multiplayer options, new well integrated weapons and the multiplayer maps are better than in Halo 2. This isn't the end all be all of games but it is certainly better than the unfair criticism that it recieves on here.… Expand
  23. GuiltyDragon
    Oct 9, 2007
    9
    I thought we were past days where people would just look at the default campaign settings for the basis of a review. There is SO much here for your money. The game's story is pretty much a backdrop for the missions and does help the games flow, but is by no means essential for enjoyment. It's fair to say there is nothing radically different about Halo 3's campaign mode. If I thought we were past days where people would just look at the default campaign settings for the basis of a review. There is SO much here for your money. The game's story is pretty much a backdrop for the missions and does help the games flow, but is by no means essential for enjoyment. It's fair to say there is nothing radically different about Halo 3's campaign mode. If you didn't like the others, you probably won't like this. However, play it on heroic or above and you'll see what a finely balanced, intense and rewarding combat experiance it is. This is Halo at it's purest, most finely tuned level. I've found that most people who rank this game low has either played through it on normal (the "Wal-Mart crowd" setting) or has not delved into multiplayer, theatre mode or forge mode at all. Here is where the real meat is brought to the table. Theatre should soon become a standard amongst all multiplayer FPS games. RTS players have for some time now, treated match replays as gospel for improving their skills. Now FPS players have that chance aswell. By watching matches in which you did particularly well (or badly) you can definatly improve your game. For example, I have watched the early replays of my online games to learn which "weapon run" I should take from each spawn point, making it easier to get tooled up after I get killed. My only gripe at this is that there is no easy way to get your videos played back on a computer without hooking up your Xbox to a PC with screengrabbing software. Finally, Forge succesfully combines a sandbox game with a level editor. Everyone can have fun in forge. Seriously, my wife hates FPS games, but after a bit of nagging I got her to try forge. We spent hours on there mucking around in The Pit, creating piles of explosive crates, driving vehicles up walls, corpsehumping each other, it was awesome. There is no other way such a staunch opponent of FPS games could have enjoyed Halo 3 apart from like this. It's a breath of fresh air that the FPS genre really needs. … Expand
  24. BenA.
    Oct 9, 2007
    2
    Basically all that needs to be said about Halo 3 is that its Halo 2 redone with better graphics and a few new toys. The plot of the campaign is mostly meaningless and pointless to follow for the most part. Its done nothing new and even the fps elements that it did manage to pull off have been done already, and better. But the main reason why ever buys this game is of course for the MP, Basically all that needs to be said about Halo 3 is that its Halo 2 redone with better graphics and a few new toys. The plot of the campaign is mostly meaningless and pointless to follow for the most part. Its done nothing new and even the fps elements that it did manage to pull off have been done already, and better. But the main reason why ever buys this game is of course for the MP, which in and of itself is mediocre. There is nothing inherently ground breaking about anything in Halo. I for one don't accept the argument that the MP makes up for the poor single player. Its being hailed as such an immense achievement for the world of gaming. Shouldn't have to be excused for its poor story and game play because of all the 12 year olds that play it online What you really get when you buy this game is half of a game. Might as well save 30 bucks and buy Team Fortress 2 which is only a MP game.… Expand
  25. JackS.
    Oct 8, 2007
    10
    Who cares if it didnt completly change what halo 2 and 1 established, you know what they say if it aint broke dont fix it. The game keeps the awesomeness of halo 2 but rejuvenates it with nice graphics weapons maps equipment, and enough with the halo 2.5 nonsense, map editor, video editor, 4 player online coop, complex and in depth stat tracking system, equipment, completly makes it a Who cares if it didnt completly change what halo 2 and 1 established, you know what they say if it aint broke dont fix it. The game keeps the awesomeness of halo 2 but rejuvenates it with nice graphics weapons maps equipment, and enough with the halo 2.5 nonsense, map editor, video editor, 4 player online coop, complex and in depth stat tracking system, equipment, completly makes it a fresh experience. And if you think multiplayer is the same as halo 2 you barley played the game or suck at it, halo 2 multiplayer is very fine tuned and balanced adding one minor thing can drastically change the way its played, the introduction of equipment, unmountable turrets new weapons, completly changes the way the game is played, and not to mention halo 3 dual weilding is almost obsolete, unlike in halo 2 in which it was very important.… Expand
  26. RedR.
    Oct 8, 2007
    6
    10/10 for multiplayer 5/10 for obscenly short single player campaign. Did they really spend all those months working on this game? Single player can be completed by an average gams in probably 4-5 hours. 4/10 for graphics. Graphics are very dissapointing and bland and definitely NOT next generation. Most PC gamers will vouch for the fact that most FPS games on PCs from 3-4 years ago (Far 10/10 for multiplayer 5/10 for obscenly short single player campaign. Did they really spend all those months working on this game? Single player can be completed by an average gams in probably 4-5 hours. 4/10 for graphics. Graphics are very dissapointing and bland and definitely NOT next generation. Most PC gamers will vouch for the fact that most FPS games on PCs from 3-4 years ago (Far Cry etc) looked better than this. If multiplayer is not you thing, I cannot recommend buying this game. A 2 night purchase from Blockbuster will probably be more value for money. Overall 6/10 is a fair score. I expect Edge magazine will probably give it a 7/10 max.… Expand
  27. NathanP.
    Oct 8, 2007
    10
    Most game for your money. Very polished and balanced. Better features then any console game.
  28. RolfS.
    Oct 8, 2007
    2
    Yawn. Played it already. It was called Halo 2.
  29. EricV.
    Oct 8, 2007
    8
    The graphics WERE AMAZING! If your playing it on a 10 year old T.V. set then your OBVIOUSLY not going to be able to see the sharpness and high quality of the graphics. DUH! Anyways, I liked the campaign mode over all even if it was incredibly short... the other annoying thing was them having you fight your way forward in a level only to fight your way back the way you came all over again The graphics WERE AMAZING! If your playing it on a 10 year old T.V. set then your OBVIOUSLY not going to be able to see the sharpness and high quality of the graphics. DUH! Anyways, I liked the campaign mode over all even if it was incredibly short... the other annoying thing was them having you fight your way forward in a level only to fight your way back the way you came all over again in a attempt to avoid loading time. But overall, it was good. The ending leaves a lot to the mind.… Expand
  30. FPSMaster
    Oct 7, 2007
    6
    This franchise has not aged well. It basically hasn't changed since the first game 6 years ago, and in most ways is worse. The story that I used to think was so great seems really lame 6 years later and the campaign is just flat out dull and boring. The MP hasn't changed since Halo 2 other than some new weapons, some buttons switched around on the controller, more lag and worse This franchise has not aged well. It basically hasn't changed since the first game 6 years ago, and in most ways is worse. The story that I used to think was so great seems really lame 6 years later and the campaign is just flat out dull and boring. The MP hasn't changed since Halo 2 other than some new weapons, some buttons switched around on the controller, more lag and worse hit detection with everything from melees to grenades to bullets. Biggest let down in the history of gaming (something the 360 really didn't need any more of) so I'm glad Bungie split from M$ after playing this atrocity. This series and developer are nothing more than on-hit-wonders and I'm sorry I wasted so much time defending this fracnhise for so long. The fact that this console even exists merely because of this franchise makes me wonder what the Hell the world is coming to. Lame.… Expand
  31. SaulX
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    Campaign is fun, not amazing kinda boring bu your self but good on 4 player co-op, multiplayer is mind blowing though, never had so much fun in a video game in a while stat tracking is a in depth and lots and lots of replay, with forge and video editor, this game would be 8 if it was just single player campaign and thats it but withe the multiplayer its just way to good, this could a Campaign is fun, not amazing kinda boring bu your self but good on 4 player co-op, multiplayer is mind blowing though, never had so much fun in a video game in a while stat tracking is a in depth and lots and lots of replay, with forge and video editor, this game would be 8 if it was just single player campaign and thats it but withe the multiplayer its just way to good, this could a stand alone multiplayer game easily. its also quite funny that all the below 8 reviews dont seem to make mention of the multiplayer, get live before u review the game, reveiwing just based on single player is ridiculous its like 10% of the game. The graphics are great but ppl keep saying there dated there not. Just because its called halo it has to have the best graphics on 360 or else its "dated" the graphics are in the top 3 games for 360 for sure.… Expand
  32. davidk
    Oct 7, 2007
    0
    i gave it a 0 because i was extremely dissapointed.
    if the game was not hyped up so much it would have possibly got a 4, but with such high expectations its an extreme let down.
    sucky single player, good online. hello bingie not everyone has online i dont, dont be fooled into thinking this is the best game of the year or even the week. its an average shooter, which is moer    i gave it a 0 because i was extremely dissapointed.
    if the game was not hyped up so much it would have possibly got a 4, but with such high expectations its an extreme let down.

    sucky single player, good online.
    hello bingie not everyone has online i dont,

    dont be fooled into thinking this is the best game of the year or even the week.
    its an average shooter, which is moer than i can say for the first halo which was even worse imo.

    they are all average shooters with no real reason as to why they are so hyped up. whats so good about them i ask WHAT?    … Expand
  33. JohnM.
    Oct 7, 2007
    2
    highly overated, and extremely repetitive. i hated the first one due to the level with the mutant like things in the dark being the same section repeated over and over again with no change, boring and repetitive, second halo was an improvement, but for this game being on next gen console, what the hell is different, fair graphics considering what other chois]ces we have, and same old highly overated, and extremely repetitive. i hated the first one due to the level with the mutant like things in the dark being the same section repeated over and over again with no change, boring and repetitive, second halo was an improvement, but for this game being on next gen console, what the hell is different, fair graphics considering what other chois]ces we have, and same old gameplay, short and dull single campaign, and multiplayer maybe good but what the hell are people without online supposed to do? its obvouse the makers only cared about their online gamers and nothing for the actual game itself… Expand
  34. StevenD.
    Oct 7, 2007
    6
    Okay graphics, not as good as some FPS. Scripted campaign. You can't go everywhere like in some games. I felt like I was being led along. Same old Halo game play. Been there done that. Mediocre.
  35. JimmyC.
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    Well, I would have given it a 9.5, but I'll round it up because it's Halo. The game is pretty much perfect. The only downside I had with it was that it was short. Short, but I could play through it 100 times. So it makes up for it. It's Halo. You're the Chief. And everything comes to an end. It's what we've all been waiting for, so why is everyone Well, I would have given it a 9.5, but I'll round it up because it's Halo. The game is pretty much perfect. The only downside I had with it was that it was short. Short, but I could play through it 100 times. So it makes up for it. It's Halo. You're the Chief. And everything comes to an end. It's what we've all been waiting for, so why is everyone complaining? Isn't it exactly what you waited for? It was for me. The music, graphics and gameplay were all rock solid. New vehicles and guns were an excellent addition. They could have made no change to the game whatsoever and just made it end and I would have been happy, but Bungie stepped it up. The new vehicles are nice, too, with the Hornet being my favorite. And the battle with the two spider tanks was epic to say the least. With amazing battles, great graphics, and heroic moments that leave you smiling and saying "Hell, yeah, that's what Halo is about", I'd say Halo 3 is definately one of the best games out today.… Expand
  36. JacekO.
    Oct 7, 2007
    5
    After Bioshock this game is looks and feels just mediocre. It is amazing what industry marketing can do with our minds and some people give it the score 10 or 9 !
  37. ManeaA.
    Oct 7, 2007
    5
    Horrible graphics in interiors, mediocre gameplay.
  38. joeycarreras
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    best game ever made
  39. Grey
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    Hmm.... ok. I almost read all bad comments about this game, i played and finished it, i thought it was great. Now, please open you eyes guys, ok you wanted a VERY VERY VERY large campaign, play FFVII haha, dont be stupid, obviously the campaign was meant to be short, it covers up all holes,the graphics are simply better than the other games, so dont tell me that 3 is the same of 2, Hmm.... ok. I almost read all bad comments about this game, i played and finished it, i thought it was great. Now, please open you eyes guys, ok you wanted a VERY VERY VERY large campaign, play FFVII haha, dont be stupid, obviously the campaign was meant to be short, it covers up all holes,the graphics are simply better than the other games, so dont tell me that 3 is the same of 2, wtf¿? maybe all of you need some criticism classes, all the bad ratings ive seen here are the same, because you dont have the enought imagination to create your own critics, what is worst, you are not even seen the upgrades of this NEW GAME AT ALL, the graphics are way to better than the other halos, ok gears of war is a great game to, but the same old story, DIFFERENT STORYLINES, you guys will see how his storyline will be boring for you in the next gears of war 2 and 3. The point of this comment is to clear the eyes of this bad critics, with poor comments about the game, we dont need the bullshit ofmediocre critics who even cant see how good and well rated a game could be.… Expand
  40. CurtisK.
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    Co-op is top notch along with best multi-player available on any console.
  41. [anonymous]
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    Normally people hate on this game just because they claim it's overhyped. Sure the campaign is pretty bad, but the multiplayer (xbox live and LAN mostly) is probably the most fun and addicting multiplayer i've ever seen or played. In fact i invited some of my friends who claimed halo and halo 2was awful. When done playing some LAN matches they wanted to play over and over again.
  42. CodyR.
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    This is a great game, most people who newly come in wont see what the big deal is. But their is a big deal because its an incredible game, one of the greatest i ever played. It deserves a 9 if i take into account all the people that won't like it if their not halo 1+2 fanatics, but im giving it a 10 because all of the people that gave it a 0. I;m giving a shoutout to all those This is a great game, most people who newly come in wont see what the big deal is. But their is a big deal because its an incredible game, one of the greatest i ever played. It deserves a 9 if i take into account all the people that won't like it if their not halo 1+2 fanatics, but im giving it a 10 because all of the people that gave it a 0. I;m giving a shoutout to all those people. YOU SUCK.… Expand
  43. GaryR.
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    Amazing, i honestly play this game every single day, the multiplayer is that addictive i havent even started the campaign yet.
  44. ToddE.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    Amazing game. Everything you loved about Halo and Halo2 is here and then some. It is amazing that one review site gave this a 7.0 rating. Obviously trying to stand out and get some action on his site.
  45. AnonymousMC
    Oct 5, 2007
    4
    Halo is possibly one of the most overhyped video-games ever created. The campaign is short, unsatisfying, unoriginal, and absolutely lacking in anything that could differentiate it from a generic FPS. The multiplayer is, while popular nowadays, really nothing to get excited about, as it includes an unfair balance of weapons and a ridiculous "shield" system of damaging other players.Halo is possibly one of the most overhyped video-games ever created. The campaign is short, unsatisfying, unoriginal, and absolutely lacking in anything that could differentiate it from a generic FPS. The multiplayer is, while popular nowadays, really nothing to get excited about, as it includes an unfair balance of weapons and a ridiculous "shield" system of damaging other players. Don't give it the time of day.… Expand
  46. MarkusE.
    Oct 5, 2007
    0
    What Luke R. said. Overhyped and overrated. Take out multiplayer, and all you're left with is a 6-hour generic FPS.
  47. ChrisS.
    Oct 5, 2007
    0
    I have to give this letdown a zero due to the fanboys who give it a 10. This game is a major letdown. The series has lasted one game to long. There is nothing new or revolutionary about Halo3. The best of the series is easily the original. Horrible hit detection, laggy game play. They actually somehow made the game more boring. Congrats Bungie. See you people on COD 4.
  48. TonyB.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    Absolutely perfect in every aspect. Though the single-player is rather short, the AI and the metagame, let alone the multiplayer, make up for that and more. If there was a "20" option I'd rate it that.
  49. SM31
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    This game is unbelievable and improves just like every Halo game does. As if there wasnt enough in Halo 2, they have added Grenades, Weapons, sick maps and so many more stuff. The campaign is a blast and though its short, it def has replay value especially since your one of the best charactrs in video game history. Master Chief is totally bad-ass and its sweet. Halo haters cant come up This game is unbelievable and improves just like every Halo game does. As if there wasnt enough in Halo 2, they have added Grenades, Weapons, sick maps and so many more stuff. The campaign is a blast and though its short, it def has replay value especially since your one of the best charactrs in video game history. Master Chief is totally bad-ass and its sweet. Halo haters cant come up with any excuses unless they are still saving up for the overpriced PSIII or just like to be different. There is not one thing majorly wrong with this game, and thats why its so looked up to. It's not always revolutionary, but unlike all other shooting games it does everything well, and in many cases sets higher standards for Shooters. This game will be remembered like Mario still is, and is the best game i have ever played. Not only that, but there will be many more games (different stories), some movies (with peter jackson, Sweet), and so much more. Ill def finish this fight countless times, and if you think about how simple it is, yet so complex it is its truly incredible. Its basic in that it can be compared to Independence day, just a war between Humans and Aliens, but then add in all the Alien weapons, all the crazy settings, all the characters, all the vehicles, and the fact that someone came up with this quiet, and often times gentle main character. Everyone looks up to him in the game, and when you hear the Aliens screaming for their life while saying "It's the Demon", you really feel like your the one saving the world. This is a classic game that so many games in the future will try to copy, and 99.9% of the time they will fall short. Although the tagline is Finish The Fight, its far from the truth, we will see much more Halo in the years to come. Easily the trilogy to rule all trilogies...… Expand
  50. LukeR.
    Oct 5, 2007
    6
    Halo 2.5. 'The biggest media event of all time' was a massive letdown if you only seek the single-player experience. The 10s this game recieved are a joke, average graphics, dated gameplay and a short campaign mode and over the top hype. This game is nothing but average and should be rated as such.
  51. ChrisF.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    A nice conclusion to an epic trilogy. Graphics look amazing, some definate awe moments, especially near the end. MP is done to perfection
  52. NathanM.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    The Amazing ending of an Amazing trilogy.
  53. 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.
  54. Craig
    Oct 5, 2007
    6
    The graphics are pretty good and the story is nice, but the single player campaign is way too short. It took me just under 5 hours to beat it. Does have some replayability factor though, but it wasn't worth the hype.
  55. DomV.
    Oct 4, 2007
    7
    Halo 3's campaign succeeds in becoming the Letdown of 2007. Multiplayer however is beyond good. it is brilliant.
  56. AnonymousMC
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    A lot of these comments are nitpicking and don't actually mention the best aspects of the game. It's the definitive first person shooter on consoles, and dare to name me a multiplayer that's more fun to play on xbox live, wii connect, or playstation network. It took me at least 4-5 days of constant playing to get through the campaign, find all the skulls, build up toA lot of these comments are nitpicking and don't actually mention the best aspects of the game. It's the definitive first person shooter on consoles, and dare to name me a multiplayer that's more fun to play on xbox live, wii connect, or playstation network. It took me at least 4-5 days of constant playing to get through the campaign, find all the skulls, build up to lieutenant in the rankings, tweak around with forge, watch tons of saved films, export photos to bungie.net, and download other people's badass videos. There is little that can't be done. It's like a great online PC game, with almost all the capabilities you'll need (record demo's, edit maps, good connection, microphone/text support, friends list) packed in. It feels like it's worth twice the pricetag. I hated the idea of a $60 game before, but I have to rethink that for Halo 3.… Expand
  57. TJW.
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    Just absolutely the best game ever invented. Period. I mean the SP was a little tiny bit of a let down, but in whole this is truly better than any other console or PC game out there. Only thing that comes close would be HL2 / Source Games, but that just hasn't seemed the same since it's been out so many years now.
  58. EmonX.
    Oct 4, 2007
    6
    The single player is extremely short, massively derivative, and often just plain silly. I've felt more empathy for bruised produce than I did for the majority of the cast of this game's yarn. Why would an all powerful ancient space artifact look like the Eiffel Tower being co-opted into the Chinese Space Program? There are serious issues in some level design legibility, The single player is extremely short, massively derivative, and often just plain silly. I've felt more empathy for bruised produce than I did for the majority of the cast of this game's yarn. Why would an all powerful ancient space artifact look like the Eiffel Tower being co-opted into the Chinese Space Program? There are serious issues in some level design legibility, specifically the organically structured stages. Way to easy to become disoriented and subsequently horde fodder. Vehicle stages definitely stand out, wish there'd been more of those! Multi-Player certainly caters to veterans of the series, with a diversity of game types that would be expected by multiplayer shooter fans with PC on-line backgrounds, but have been sadly missing from other genre games on the 360, like Gears of War for example. Would have been nice to see still further diversity of game types, though. Why only two teams at a time? And where is the epic scale of map sizes on-line? And why can't I play the monsters? Or drive the giant robot crabs or interstellar spaceships? The overall aesthetics don't seem up-rezzed in any way, appears the rendering engine and streaming systems are the same as the previous two installments. Lot of long load times and seeking lags as well, not a smooth ride as I would have expected from 360's tent pole title. And even after playing through the whole thing, still don't understand the TV add with the pretty score and strange Warhammer looking table top battle scene.… Expand
  59. Daz
    Oct 4, 2007
    9
    Its a brilliant campaign a bit short but the AI is top notch you have to say! Youir comrades on normal at least are brilliant shots without being unnatural.
    On legendary its still very challenging even with friends but 3 or more people and its gets too laggy.
    Great multiplay, a near perfect end to the saga.
  60. Caleb
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    All of the pieces (Campaign, Co-Op, Campaign Scoring, Forge, Multiplayer, Theater) to make this the game with the most lasting power I've ever experienced.
  61. KrisW.
    Oct 4, 2007
    2
    Terrible game, nothing original. There is no real depth to the single player and it may just have the dullest multiplayer of all time. This is just a pollished up marathon. For the amount of time it took to develop and produce this game only leads me to belive you were to busy concentrating on what the competition were doing. Innovation not Recreation is what modern gamers want!!!
  62. AlT.
    Oct 4, 2007
    9
    PROS: --Core game mechanics (weapon balance, gunplay) excellent as ever. Equipment adds a new dimension to the gameplay. --Improved enemy AI. --Cinematic (hollywood-standard) audio design and soundtrack. --Beautiful backdrops and vehicles --Intense and gripping pacing. --Groundbreaking Live options including matchmaking service, 4-player co-op, real-time multiplayer map editor (Forge), PROS: --Core game mechanics (weapon balance, gunplay) excellent as ever. Equipment adds a new dimension to the gameplay. --Improved enemy AI. --Cinematic (hollywood-standard) audio design and soundtrack. --Beautiful backdrops and vehicles --Intense and gripping pacing. --Groundbreaking Live options including matchmaking service, 4-player co-op, real-time multiplayer map editor (Forge), theatre CONS: --Lacklustre 2.5 G character models (excl. Chief and Arbiter). --Storyline a bit derivative. --Somewhat short single-player campaign on Normal difficulty level.… Expand
  63. ScottR.
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    Halo3 has suffered from too much media-hype and spin but we shouldn't let this detract from what is and excellent FPS. Yes the campaign is flawed and at times baffeling but the rich environments, engadging AI and range of enemies make the single player deserving of much more credit than it's been given. The multiplayer is everything I expected and really does live up to Halo3 has suffered from too much media-hype and spin but we shouldn't let this detract from what is and excellent FPS. Yes the campaign is flawed and at times baffeling but the rich environments, engadging AI and range of enemies make the single player deserving of much more credit than it's been given. The multiplayer is everything I expected and really does live up to expectations; the graphics, balance of weapons, levels, gameplay, game variants are all very well thought out. Bungie's community driven approach to the development of the multiplayer seems to have been the key to it's success - they truly have listened to what gamers wanted and responded in kind with a game that lovers of FPSs (and the Halo series) cannot fail to enjoy. Halo3 is a landmark in FPS multiplayers that really does improve on classics such as the N64's Goldeneye and Perfect Dark (yes it was actually good on the 64), we can only hope that more quality games, like this, are made - because I could do without another Harry Potter or GTA spin-off.… Expand
  64. 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
  65. FredB.
    Oct 3, 2007
    9
    One of the greatest games of ALL time. Loved everything about it. I've been waiting for a game that will make me want to keep my 360 and my god here it is. Not a big fan of the end but it doesnt matter that much.
  66. JamesR.
    Oct 3, 2007
    10
    An amazing game, extremely fun to play, with good graphics to boot. Don't listen to anyone who scores this game less than a 8, they obviously don't know a good game when they see one and probably have an axe to grind. The Edge Magazine review got it spot on (10/10).
  67. TylerW.
    Oct 2, 2007
    10
    This game is an amazing and epic end to Halo. The campaign was fun and the battles are much bigger. THe best part was takin on the scarabs. The new weapons are beast. Especially the gravity hamer. The best part of the game is the multiplayer, no doubt. With new features like Forge and Theater it makes it even better. The weapons are also much more balanced than of halo2. The sword has a This game is an amazing and epic end to Halo. The campaign was fun and the battles are much bigger. THe best part was takin on the scarabs. The new weapons are beast. Especially the gravity hamer. The best part of the game is the multiplayer, no doubt. With new features like Forge and Theater it makes it even better. The weapons are also much more balanced than of halo2. The sword has a lesser range for lunge and the rockets dont lock on. The plasma pistol doesnt seek the enemy as well. The graphics are simply amazing. When i was watching the little videos in between levels and such i thouhhgt i was watching a movie. Everybody should play this game. It is definitely the game of the year… Expand
  68. ShaneB.
    Oct 2, 2007
    10
    Very pleased with the game. Online gives this game legs like no other ive seen on a console. Single player story was brilliant and probably the best way to wrap up the story arch (I still want more but apparently thats not happening). It was a little short but the second I beat it I wanted to go through it again one difficulty higher. I just love how many people come on here to rank on Very pleased with the game. Online gives this game legs like no other ive seen on a console. Single player story was brilliant and probably the best way to wrap up the story arch (I still want more but apparently thats not happening). It was a little short but the second I beat it I wanted to go through it again one difficulty higher. I just love how many people come on here to rank on the halo series... the fact that these people feel they have to come onto the halo 3 review site without actually playing it and give it bad scores just proves the impact that this series has had on gaming. This game causes heated arguments haha. Bungie has done me proud :D… Expand
  69. 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
  70. SeanC.
    Oct 2, 2007
    8
    The single player campaign is somewhat lacking (It's revived a bit via co-op mode). It's the Live stuff that makes this game worthy of purchase, though. The Forge and Theater options are nice adds. Hopefully it'll get some worthy patches and tweaks in the months to come. Even though it didn't live up to the hype (with so much hype given it was never going to happen), The single player campaign is somewhat lacking (It's revived a bit via co-op mode). It's the Live stuff that makes this game worthy of purchase, though. The Forge and Theater options are nice adds. Hopefully it'll get some worthy patches and tweaks in the months to come. Even though it didn't live up to the hype (with so much hype given it was never going to happen), this game is head and shoulders above 99% of the 360 titles.… Expand
  71. VechaK.
    Oct 2, 2007
    10
    Good game. If you don't like it don't play it. Simple as that. Reminds me of goldeneye on the n64...
  72. 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!
  73. JackA.
    Oct 2, 2007
    6
    I was into Halo for the story. The original Halo set the standard and I guess it is just too hard to duplicate without seeming redundant. I liked Halo 2, but thought is was missing something, not much but just not quite up to the original. Halo 3 looked cool and all with the graphics and some new vehicles, but the story didn't flow well and just wasn't all that good to being I was into Halo for the story. The original Halo set the standard and I guess it is just too hard to duplicate without seeming redundant. I liked Halo 2, but thought is was missing something, not much but just not quite up to the original. Halo 3 looked cool and all with the graphics and some new vehicles, but the story didn't flow well and just wasn't all that good to being with. Hell, I'm still confused on some of it....LOL. The multiplayer stuff is first rate, and I guess that's what they were catering too. As for me, I was into the story, so this game didn't impress, and it seemed WAY too short. Sorry, Bungie, but you could have done a better job.… Expand
  74. JulianS.
    Oct 2, 2007
    6
    The single player is absolutely horrible. It has a very flawed checkpoint system and gets far too frustrating. Gears of War never had me playing through the same stupid parts, even on Insane. Halo has me redoing some moments over and over again just on heroic. Bungie basically gave us a multiplayer game that finished a story that nobody cares about anymore.
  75. AaronA.
    Oct 2, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is way to good for humanity. It's awesome campaign really made me feel good about myself. The A.I are extremely intelligent. Way more advanced then any other FPS, except Bioshocks. I think this came takes the (Pie.) Way to go Bungie.
  76. AsadM.
    Oct 2, 2007
    10
    Game is amazingly polished, the graphics take time to show you their true beauty, maby not as in your face as GOW but great nonetheless. Having played all the Halo games I was very happy with the ending (remeber half is before the credits and half after). The mutiplayer co op with added campaign scoring is a blast, and as for it being too short, it seemed just as long as the other games. Game is amazingly polished, the graphics take time to show you their true beauty, maby not as in your face as GOW but great nonetheless. Having played all the Halo games I was very happy with the ending (remeber half is before the credits and half after). The mutiplayer co op with added campaign scoring is a blast, and as for it being too short, it seemed just as long as the other games. Play on legendary if its too easy! This game will be played for a long long time!… Expand
  77. AdamJ.
    Oct 2, 2007
    5
    Halo 3 will still have you running backwards and forwards through levels which gets pretty tedious. Indoor environments feel very samey. The single player campaign is uninspired. The game is pretty easy, even on Legendary. There are some AI bugs (enemies are sometimes completely oblivious to you presence allowing you to run straight through a level). The variety of the multiplayer facet Halo 3 will still have you running backwards and forwards through levels which gets pretty tedious. Indoor environments feel very samey. The single player campaign is uninspired. The game is pretty easy, even on Legendary. There are some AI bugs (enemies are sometimes completely oblivious to you presence allowing you to run straight through a level). The variety of the multiplayer facet is all that extends the play time of this game. In summary: a buffed up halo 2 or a highly polished halo 1.… Expand
  78. AngusH.
    Oct 2, 2007
    9
    I disagree with anyone who says this game is boring, they obviously haven't got Xbox live. While it is true the single-player could be longer this does not detract from the experience and co-op and the meta-game adds replay value. The 'poor' graphics are also neglectible, as really, what good are graphics? Ive played plenty of games with what you would call miserable I disagree with anyone who says this game is boring, they obviously haven't got Xbox live. While it is true the single-player could be longer this does not detract from the experience and co-op and the meta-game adds replay value. The 'poor' graphics are also neglectible, as really, what good are graphics? Ive played plenty of games with what you would call miserable graphics and loved them. Finally the multiplayer really asserts dominance over any toehr on live through the massive possibilities. Overall, despite minor hiccups, a very good title.… Expand
  79. JamesD.
    Oct 2, 2007
    9
    ///// This review is put into two parts -- 1 for the single player -- 1 for the multiplayer -- I give the single player 8/10 -- I give the Multiplayer 9/10 -- For an overall 9/10 with a very strong must play recommendation from me ///// Halo 3, despite having the signature Bungie polish, feels rushed in some areas. Many levels in the campaign feel tiredly familiar, where instead, ///// This review is put into two parts -- 1 for the single player -- 1 for the multiplayer -- I give the single player 8/10 -- I give the Multiplayer 9/10 -- For an overall 9/10 with a very strong must play recommendation from me ///// Halo 3, despite having the signature Bungie polish, feels rushed in some areas. Many levels in the campaign feel tiredly familiar, where instead, they're meant to feel nostalgic to Halo 1. Some moments are memorable and provided me with the *wow* factor only a title like Halo 3 could bring, while others made me feel empty, seeming like I was not playing an evolution to an OK series (Halo 1 = good, Halo 2 = bad), but merely a lesser tribute to the first game (making it the entire experience feel average). For every great joust in the campaign there seems to be an empty feeling accompanying it. The story and its pacing are not nearly on par with the original Halo, of which the series owes much of its… Expand
  80. MikeD.
    Oct 2, 2007
    9
    Most of the whiners on here DON'T have an HDTV. What else would compel them to think the graphics "suck." Give me a break. Halo 3 is a real work of art. Bravo!!
  81. AnonymousMC
    Oct 1, 2007
    9
    Big fan of the series. I liked the campaign, don't really know why people are so upset about that. The gameplay itself is next to perfect but some decisions made by Bungie concerning the multiplayer just keeps amazing me. TEAM SLAYER with shotty snipers?!?!? that's a joke, why snipers have to ruin such a good playlist? But moreover, where's the hardcore playlist???!?!?!?!Big fan of the series. I liked the campaign, don't really know why people are so upset about that. The gameplay itself is next to perfect but some decisions made by Bungie concerning the multiplayer just keeps amazing me. TEAM SLAYER with shotty snipers?!?!? that's a joke, why snipers have to ruin such a good playlist? But moreover, where's the hardcore playlist???!?!?!?! everyone loves oddbalsl and king of the hills, now they are nowhere to be found. One other thing: MP maps. Huge setback, spoiled by too big areas. And that snowy map; why on earth there are those shield-doors??? makes gaming ridiculous. I just wait for update to make things right again. Bungie wake up! loose the snipers, add k.o.t.h.'s. You guys don't want to please majority, you have to please everyone!… Expand
  82. EricT.
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    The game is great, if flawed. It's graphically disappointing, and not just because of high expectations. It looks like Bungie was overly ambitious, and in order to achieve playable framerates had to scale up the LOD reduction until anything 10 feet away from the player is a jaggy mess with overly blurred textures. Many objects look fantastic if you stick your nose on them, but when The game is great, if flawed. It's graphically disappointing, and not just because of high expectations. It looks like Bungie was overly ambitious, and in order to achieve playable framerates had to scale up the LOD reduction until anything 10 feet away from the player is a jaggy mess with overly blurred textures. Many objects look fantastic if you stick your nose on them, but when you back away a few paces they turn into shimmery piles of crap. It's especially obvious when you get into Covenant structures and find that their familiar architecture looked better on the Xbox 1 because of Halo 3's aliasing and texture filtering problems. It's tragic, too, because the art direction is fantastic. The game would look amazing if it was presented without all the artifacts. That aside, if you're a Halo fan, this is classic stuff. The weapons feel great, the vehicles are fun to drive, fire fights are a blast, etc. The sound design is fantastic (try firing the assault rifle into nearby water, it sounds awesome) and the music is the best of the series. I enjoyed the story more than I did in Halo 1 or 2, though the writing is often cheesy, and some stuff that is played for emotional impact falls flat (like the Deep Thoughts by Cortana that keep popping up on your HUD). Multiplayer kicks ass, and Bungie has obviously invested a LOT of time and effort here. The matchmaking system is super slick, and the amount of options you have for creating your own game types is amazing for a console game (though, unless they ship a real level editor, it's going to be trumped by Unreal when it allows users to upload their own maps). Probably the biggest addition, which is technically amazing, is the addition of the Theater. Every game you play is recorded to disk and can be played back, frame by frame. It's too sweet being able to go back and relive your greatest multiplayer moments, or see what the winning team did, not to mention what all the machinima guys like Red vs Blue are going to do with this. Overall a great game. I wish they had presented the game with less artifacts (even if it required simplifying the graphics), but I still enjoyed the ride.… Expand
  83. UNreal
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    Besides Bioshock, this is the best game out right now. all the haters out there writing about how crappy the game is, they really don't know anything. It's a huge innovation over the last and yes, the conclusion isn't what it should've been but if you stay and watch after the end credits are over, you'll feel absolutely glad you bought the game. jerks...
  84. JamesA.
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    Single player is a blast, even better with 4 person co-op, weapons are more balanced, kewl custom multiplayer characters, just enough great new things to keep life in the Halo series.
  85. SamJ.
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    Hey Jon W... anyone can finish halo 3 on easy in 2 hours. how bout we sprout some balls and play it on legendary?? might take u a bit longer. have a nice day. sweet game btw
  86. D.Smith
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    I didn't have high hopes for this game, as I was disappointed greatly by Halo 2, but it manages to surpass my expectations. The changes to dual wielding are great, as are the new weapons, multiplayer is far more balanced, and it has the most robust, yet intuitive multiplayer components of any game I've ever played.
  87. NJ
    Oct 1, 2007
    3
    Not even HD. Moore and Gates were claiming just two E3s ago Halo would be the best game graphically on any system and were showing supposed "in-game" footage. Now the game is out and it's nowhere close to the footage they showed, infact the game isn't even HD. It's only 640p resolution, upscaled to 1080p. Very disappointed.
  88. JoeD
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    This is a fantastic game. Ignore the low scores from the others, most of them are just ignorant. The graphics are also superb, without being as technically impressive as Gears of War. This game has far superior gameplay to most FPS titles including Half Life 2, Bioshock and Gears of War. Most of all Halo 3 is great fun and well worth purchasing.
  89. DavidK.
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    The multiplayer is indeed frighteningly extensive, and the single player campaign - although something of a breeze if you tackle it with a team of four - ultimately satisfying. We enjoyed the hell out of ourselves.
  90. DavidG.
    Oct 1, 2007
    9
    For all the content contained in this title, I'd say it was well worth my 60 bucks. Yeah, it lacked the engrossing story seen in other games like Bioshock, but what it lacks in narrative it makes up for in sheer, unadulterated fun. Even though I'm currently playing this title on a SD TV, it, in my opinion, still looks incredible (especially when reviewing my conquests in the For all the content contained in this title, I'd say it was well worth my 60 bucks. Yeah, it lacked the engrossing story seen in other games like Bioshock, but what it lacks in narrative it makes up for in sheer, unadulterated fun. Even though I'm currently playing this title on a SD TV, it, in my opinion, still looks incredible (especially when reviewing my conquests in the Theater mode). So don't waste your time reading reviews by gamers who haven't actually played the game, and try it out for yourself.… Expand
  91. RyanL
    Oct 1, 2007
    2
    Absolute crap. I have to say that Halo was, outright, the most fun I've ever had in an FPS. I absolutely hated Halo 2 and this 'revolutionary' FPS known as Halo 3 is just a shinier version of the second installment. Extremely repetitive. It doesn't feel as natural as the original (same problem with Halo 2). No real innovation. It's all gimmicks. In theAbsolute crap. I have to say that Halo was, outright, the most fun I've ever had in an FPS. I absolutely hated Halo 2 and this 'revolutionary' FPS known as Halo 3 is just a shinier version of the second installment. Extremely repetitive. It doesn't feel as natural as the original (same problem with Halo 2). No real innovation. It's all gimmicks. In the original, the storyline wasn't even important because the game was so damn fun. Storyline is important in RPGs, not FPSs.… Expand
  92. SteveM.
    Oct 1, 2007
    9
    Halo 3 is really fun. That's all I'm going to say. It's a good deal, a slick package, and a wonderful game. Just because there is hype doesn't mean you have to buy into it. Honestly, most bad reviews of good games just reveal how the individual performing the review is not a very happy person, and probably complains about everything they can. I'm tired of gamers Halo 3 is really fun. That's all I'm going to say. It's a good deal, a slick package, and a wonderful game. Just because there is hype doesn't mean you have to buy into it. Honestly, most bad reviews of good games just reveal how the individual performing the review is not a very happy person, and probably complains about everything they can. I'm tired of gamers wanting games to be the way they specifically want them. If that's how you feel, go make games...stop buying them and hating the world when all you really hate is yourself.… Expand
  93. AndrewU.
    Oct 1, 2007
    9
    Halo 3 delivered what it promised in almost every single way. My only problem with it is how short the single player campaign was. Everyone seems to complain about the graphics, but personally I think they're better than Gears of War. Now before you jump all over me, hear me out. I think they're better because H3 has some actual color and variety behind it. Gears of war looked Halo 3 delivered what it promised in almost every single way. My only problem with it is how short the single player campaign was. Everyone seems to complain about the graphics, but personally I think they're better than Gears of War. Now before you jump all over me, hear me out. I think they're better because H3 has some actual color and variety behind it. Gears of war looked more photo realistic, but everything in the game was black and grey, which became really boring. Little details like you feet sinking slightly into sand or snow, leaving footprints just add to the experience. As for the gameplay, with the focus taken back more to the original formula of guns, melee bashing and grenades, it feels alot more like Halo. The exhisting guns have all been tweaked and the new ones like the gravity hammer is a blast, literally sending enemies flying in all directions. The controls work exactly as they should, esp. in the middle of a heated firefight. I rarely felt like I died because the controls didn't work as they should, like the clunky controls in Gears. The vehicles work exactly as they should and nothing is funnier than running down ghosts in a brute chopper. Multiplayer is frantic and alot of fun, and the new equipment spice things up a bit. Radar jammers, trip mines, the bubble shield, deployable cover, power drainers, ect, ect, all add another level of tatics. The forge and theater are both alot of fun. I was playing a game on forge, and being able to help my team out by dropping a much needed weapon or vehicle was a godsend. I know that sounds cheap, but keep in mind, the other team can do the same. The theater is fun, but I've mainly used it to show my friends exactly how I shot them in the head, or how to take a look at how I was killed, so i can learn from my mistakes. All around a great game and alot of fun.… Expand
  94. Ian
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    I hated Halo 2. I didn't know Halo 1. I don't much like the single player for Halo 3, but I ADORE the multiplayer on it, which is a relief because I took a gamble after my Halo 2-hating. Why did I hate Halo 2? The community mostly. I'd never come across so much teenage angst and offensive trash talking. Out and out racism, bigotry, arrogance...ugh ugh ugh. But I gave Halo 3 I hated Halo 2. I didn't know Halo 1. I don't much like the single player for Halo 3, but I ADORE the multiplayer on it, which is a relief because I took a gamble after my Halo 2-hating. Why did I hate Halo 2? The community mostly. I'd never come across so much teenage angst and offensive trash talking. Out and out racism, bigotry, arrogance...ugh ugh ugh. But I gave Halo 3 a good outing this weekend, and I haven't had such a good, solid, FUN session online for a loooong time. GREAT community, beautifully balanced gameplay, terrific level and game style design everywhere - I can't recommend it enough. Really. If you like online shooters and don't dislike a sci-fi theme with lasers and the like thrown in with the machine guns, this is the best value for cash you'll find anywhere.… Expand
  95. GaryS.
    Oct 1, 2007
    7
    One word can describe Halo 3 "average" !!!!!
  96. SamB.
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    I'm not one of the Halo fan fraternity, but I did buy Halo 3 with some high hopes... and I wasn't disappointed. The game has a great interface, the controls are fairly intuitive (as long as you have prior FPS experience) although my mates get the controls mixed up with another game or previous version and I hear them swear online when they accidentally swap a decent weapon for a I'm not one of the Halo fan fraternity, but I did buy Halo 3 with some high hopes... and I wasn't disappointed. The game has a great interface, the controls are fairly intuitive (as long as you have prior FPS experience) although my mates get the controls mixed up with another game or previous version and I hear them swear online when they accidentally swap a decent weapon for a rubbish one while trying to reload. The single player game is like most FPS single player games, fun for the most part but a little repetitive. The multiplayer is what this game was made for and don't forget it. Multiplayer co-op on Halo 3 is about as good as it gets, in my humble opinion. The game's a bit short though, I have to admit and for that reason it doesn't get a 9 or 10.… Expand
  97. Gregg
    Oct 1, 2007
    1
    This was the first Halo I have played and like 360 Gamer Magazine UK have mentioned - "anyone new to Halo probably won't see what all the fuss is about". This I found, unfortunately true!! The gameplay is sadly repetitive, having to pump a hundred bullets into a Brute before it drops, understandably so considering their size, however this is not fun!! There does appear to be quite a This was the first Halo I have played and like 360 Gamer Magazine UK have mentioned - "anyone new to Halo probably won't see what all the fuss is about". This I found, unfortunately true!! The gameplay is sadly repetitive, having to pump a hundred bullets into a Brute before it drops, understandably so considering their size, however this is not fun!! There does appear to be quite a strong story line but what does that matter without solid gameplay!!???!!!! The graphics are nothing to shout about and I believe this game to be way over-rated - Too much hype!!!! If you want to play a real FPS go out and buy Bioshock, it is worth every penny and it shows the rest how its supposed to be done!!… Expand
  98. ChrisL.
    Oct 1, 2007
    6
    Unimaginatively dull. Graphics are pretty awful (for a 360 game) and seems more like a Halo 2 upgrade with hi-def polygons. Single player seems so rushed and so short. Sure multiplayer is frantic but it isn't exactly unique and brought nothing new to the genre that hasn't been done years ago by Id or Epic. Quite frankly if this was a no-name FPS title no one would be dishing out Unimaginatively dull. Graphics are pretty awful (for a 360 game) and seems more like a Halo 2 upgrade with hi-def polygons. Single player seems so rushed and so short. Sure multiplayer is frantic but it isn't exactly unique and brought nothing new to the genre that hasn't been done years ago by Id or Epic. Quite frankly if this was a no-name FPS title no one would be dishing out '10's to it.… Expand
  99. Andyman
    Sep 30, 2007
    6
    It made my day when I noticed that BioShock reclaimed the top Metascore spot from Halo 3, as the former is a far superior game. In a word, Halo 3 is... meh. Its co-op Campaign mode is its only saving grace, as its online competitive play is so stuffed full of potty-mouthed idiots as to be completely devoid of any enjoyment whatsoever. Then again, I should be GLAD of this.. it keeps these It made my day when I noticed that BioShock reclaimed the top Metascore spot from Halo 3, as the former is a far superior game. In a word, Halo 3 is... meh. Its co-op Campaign mode is its only saving grace, as its online competitive play is so stuffed full of potty-mouthed idiots as to be completely devoid of any enjoyment whatsoever. Then again, I should be GLAD of this.. it keeps these cretins from ruining the games I enjoy playing online. Thanks for the daycare service, Bungie!… Expand
  100. RileyS.
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    There is tons of new stuff in Halo 3. Nothing truly revolutionary, but the only thing they could of done is made story better. Which they didn't. For those who thought they would get a rethought of halo just don't undertstand how the market works. The graphics are good (if you have an HDTV). Halo3 is what is expected of a Halo sequel. A more refined game with more options. There is tons of new stuff in Halo 3. Nothing truly revolutionary, but the only thing they could of done is made story better. Which they didn't. For those who thought they would get a rethought of halo just don't undertstand how the market works. The graphics are good (if you have an HDTV). Halo3 is what is expected of a Halo sequel. A more refined game with more options. Although I found parts of the game underwhelming, such as campaign and human character models.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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94

Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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