Halo 3

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8.2

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  1. lPhantom_v2
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The best Multiplayer FPS of all time.
    I don't think we will ever see another game like Halo 3.
  2. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was truly a masterpiece. I mean when this game released, the only 1 thing that is a nitpick really was that Mirana Keyes' "To War" dialogue was a bit corny, other than that, this game was basically perfect. The Campaign story was just incredible, from going to the Ark, fighting with the Arbiter, to fighting with the Flood for one small moment, Killing the Prophet of Truth was spine tingling, and the sad deaths of Johnson and Miranda Keys made me cry. The was just that good. For the multiplayer, pretty much perfect if you have good practice. The battle rifle can be pretty difficult to use, but you can get pretty good at it, and with good practice with weapons, this is easily the best multiplayer of all time. Being able to play as Elites is always a plus. Forge mode was introduced in this game, and it was REVOLUTIONARY. Being able to play with the sandbox in the game to make modes and creations of our own was one of the best additions to a game ever put into the Halo games. Armor Customization was also added into this game, and Armor in this game at the time had basic progression, but overall, VERY good, and lets be real, we all wanted the Recon helmet. Halo 3 is one of the best games known in history, and it shows, and in my own opinion only one Halo game beats Halo 3. This game makes its stand in gaming history.… Expand
  4. TeemoTime
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    The peak of Halo. An incredible conclusion to a masterful trilogy, a multiplayer that is still incredibly addictive, forge and custom games shaping the community and building futher on that fun, and a really nice way of sharing those creations too. An excellent customisation system built on achievements, and it all just worked. If this isn't how you do a AAA, highly anticipated,The peak of Halo. An incredible conclusion to a masterful trilogy, a multiplayer that is still incredibly addictive, forge and custom games shaping the community and building futher on that fun, and a really nice way of sharing those creations too. An excellent customisation system built on achievements, and it all just worked. If this isn't how you do a AAA, highly anticipated, blockbuster release right, then I don't know how you would do it.… Expand
  5. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! halo 3
  6. Nathanlp2509
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    Should be the best game of 2007, With amazing graphics and an exciting story it deserves a 10
  7. FxGSpartan
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Gaming Perfection. It feels a little clunky compared to modern shooters, but nevertheless I wish I could have been old enough to play this game in its prime. There will never be a better shooter. Ever.
  8. i2d2
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    What do Super Mario 64, Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time, GoldenEye 007, Perfect Dark, and Super Smash Bros Melee all have in common?

    They are all 10/10 games that could never remotley compare to the absolute majesty that is Halo 3. But then again... no interactive entertainment experience ever had such an impact on my life as Halo 3, and I will be blessed but doubtful that any gaming    What do Super Mario 64, Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time, GoldenEye 007, Perfect Dark, and Super Smash Bros Melee all have in common?

    They are all 10/10 games that could never remotley compare to the absolute majesty that is Halo 3. But then again... no interactive entertainment experience ever had such an impact on my life as Halo 3, and I will be blessed but doubtful that any gaming experience ever will again.

    Halo 3 is truly immaculate in every way. Its art style will stand the test of time as one of the greatest in history, upscaled and in 4K with ray tracing mods Halo 3 looks as good or BETTER than most next generation games based on the strength of its art style alone.

    Gameplay its literal perfection from start to finish each and every match, the penultimate hybrid of everything I love about Halo CE and Halo 2, two juggernaut FPS titles both 10/10 or higher, fused into one incomparable experience. Forge set the standard for console developed map creators for casual to hardcore gamers. Halo 3's ranking system is more addictive than coke, and vastly more satisfying. The armor customization is amazing, despite there being much less armor in Halo 3 than in Halo Reach, the quality of Halo 3's customization is as top tier as you can ever get.

    GOATED maps that will be played thousands of years later. Guardian is simply one of the finest arena maps ever developed. The Pit is the greatest symmetrical map ever designed in history. Valhalla is Blood Gulch on a thousand steroids, with graphics and physics that rival and exceed numerous video games from 2023 without any effort at all.

    Theatre mode is perfect. Weapons are as balanced as it gets with the perfect tuning between Halo CE's overpowered sandbox and Halo 2's underpowered sandbox (sans the slightly nerfed Battle Rifle). Theatre mode was a decade ahead of everything else in the industry to such a degree, that no other studio including Bungie themsleves has been able to replicate Halo 3's UI.

    Halo Infinite is much better than at launch, if they had triple the budget 343i could NEVER even begin to come close to Halo 3's untouchable design at every level. A must play for any FPS fans, and the only way to truly judge Halo is to experience this game firsthand. Most of my friends many of whom do not care for Halo will play Halo 3 for hours without apology, because this game is the greatest FPS of all time!    … Expand
  9. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Para mim esse jogo é o melhor jogo de Halo já feito, eu amo sua história, suas músicas, seus personagens e acima de tudo sua gameplay, me entreteu por horas e horas, volta e meia sinto vontade de rejogar, mesmo após já ter zerado tantas vezes.
  10. JIMEY
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Halo 3 is widely regarded as a masterpiece in the gaming industry, earning its status as a 10 out of 10 game for a multitude of reasons. From its engaging narrative and impeccable level design to its innovative gameplay mechanics and enduring multiplayer experience, Halo 3 stands as a benchmark for excellence in the world of video games.
    In conclusion, Halo 3's blend of gripping    Halo 3 is widely regarded as a masterpiece in the gaming industry, earning its status as a 10 out of 10 game for a multitude of reasons. From its engaging narrative and impeccable level design to its innovative gameplay mechanics and enduring multiplayer experience, Halo 3 stands as a benchmark for excellence in the world of video games.
    In conclusion, Halo 3's blend of gripping storytelling, innovative gameplay mechanics, exceptional multiplayer offerings, and its impact on gaming culture make it deserving of a perfect 10 out of 10 rating. The game's legacy continues to thrive, and it remains a shining example of what a video game can achieve in terms of both quality and cultural significance.    … Expand
  11. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    nice game and very good but where is the b*obies, i want more b*obies because they are awesome
  12. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    The last truly phenomenal Halo game, and the best Xbox 360 exclusive by far.
  13. d4ntes
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    My favourite Xbox 360 game and best Halo ever. It still holds up to this day.
  14. Bwzts
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    The best Halo game, no doubt. And my personal best FPS of all time, this game was so damn innovative and exciting and still is today.
  15. THE_BL4DEX
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Simply incredible. The story is very good, the characters are extremely good, the map is beautiful and the gameplay is addictive.
    Better than beating this game alone, is beating it in co-op with a friend, it's a lot of fun.
    The enemies are not easy, their intelligence is even very good in my point of view, and they are very annoying in a certain part, when they combo you together, there    Simply incredible. The story is very good, the characters are extremely good, the map is beautiful and the gameplay is addictive.
    Better than beating this game alone, is beating it in co-op with a friend, it's a lot of fun.
    The enemies are not easy, their intelligence is even very good in my point of view, and they are very annoying in a certain part, when they combo you together, there is not much to do.
    The game has a good variety of vehicles and weapons, making it possible to differentiate the gameplay at all times.
    It's an extremely good game, I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  16. LXIX333333
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    The franchise will never be this good, 10/10 would reccomend, even in 2023!
  17. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    This is a strong contender for the greatest FPS of all time. It has impressive graphics that still hold up, the greatest multiplayer in any shooter ever, a great story, and massive levels with huge battles. Near perfection.
  18. DinboNomad2z2
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Respect for the OG game. Halo Infinite was probably the ending stake in the franchise. Sad to see how low it has fallen. Halo 4 doesn't exist imo
  19. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    I still play Halo 3 regularly and it still blows me away every single time. Stunning in every department and the best game I have ever played, full stop.
  20. Danteinfierno14
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Un épico cierre para una épica trilogía. No hay nada más que añadir. El juego es extremadamente divertido y los Flood son auténticos rivales a temer.
  21. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    For my money the best of the trilogy. Campaign is amazing, music and voice acting and art direction outstanding once again. Multiplayer is infinitely replayable, adding forge and replays was enormous. A near-perfect capstone to an iconic trilogy. Only complaint is that the campaign is on the shorter side and I miss Halo 2's prophet of truth voice.
  22. coywow
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. halo goat, lot of nostalgia for this one. this review is just for my own listings so im just rambling to hit the minimum word count now.… Expand
  23. SteinZero
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Como um grande fã da franquia Halo, tive o privilégio de jogar o tão aguardado Halo 3, e posso afirmar que esse jogo não decepciona. Lançado em 2007, ele elevou a série a um novo patamar e entregou uma experiência verdadeiramente épica.

    A história de Halo 3 continua a saga do Master Chief e sua luta contra a ameaça dos Covenant e os Flood. O enredo envolvente me cativou desde o início e    Como um grande fã da franquia Halo, tive o privilégio de jogar o tão aguardado Halo 3, e posso afirmar que esse jogo não decepciona. Lançado em 2007, ele elevou a série a um novo patamar e entregou uma experiência verdadeiramente épica.

    A história de Halo 3 continua a saga do Master Chief e sua luta contra a ameaça dos Covenant e os Flood. O enredo envolvente me cativou desde o início e me manteve ansioso para descobrir o desfecho da trama. O jogo apresenta personagens carismáticos e momentos emocionantes, proporcionando um fechamento satisfatório para a trilogia original.

    A jogabilidade de Halo 3 é simplesmente fenomenal. Os controles são precisos e responsivos, oferecendo uma experiência de tiro em primeira pessoa fluida e empolgante. A adição de novas armas e veículos, juntamente com a possibilidade de usar granadas incendiárias e golpes corpo a corpo aprimorados, adiciona uma camada extra de estratégia ao combate. A interação com os veículos é suave e satisfatória, permitindo momentos emocionantes de pilotagem.

    O design dos níveis em Halo 3 é impressionante. Os ambientes são ricos em detalhes e visualmente deslumbrantes, desde paisagens alienígenas exuberantes até cenários de batalha devastados. Os níveis são bem projetados, oferecendo uma variedade de desafios e oportunidades para a exploração. Além disso, a introdução do modo cooperativo online, que permite jogar com amigos, adiciona uma dimensão adicional à experiência, tornando as batalhas ainda mais emocionantes e divertidas.

    A trilha sonora de Halo 3, mais uma vez composta por Martin O'Donnell e Michael Salvatori, é espetacular. As músicas evocam emoções intensas e complementam perfeitamente a ação do jogo, criando uma atmosfera imersiva. Cada melodia icônica me envolvia profundamente na narrativa e nos momentos de maior tensão, ampliando a experiência do jogo.

    Halo 3 também apresenta um modo multiplayer robusto, que proporciona horas intermináveis de diversão. O modo multiplayer oferece uma ampla variedade de opções, desde partidas competitivas até modos cooperativos, permitindo aos jogadores enfrentarem desafios e competirem com amigos e outros jogadores online. A personalização do personagem e a progressão no multiplayer acrescentam uma camada de longevidade ao jogo, mantendo-o interessante mesmo após várias horas de jogo.    … Expand
  24. David_Duke
    May 16, 2023
    10
    the absolute pinnacle of first person shooters, one of the best games ever made, damn near perfect
  25. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 8, 2023
    10
    The most important game for Xbox 360’s then success at the time with Bill Gates says this now infamous quote called: “The day the PS3 launches, they walk right into Halo 3.” And what a way for Bungie’s deal with Microsoft to go out.
  26. ZackH25
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Pretty much a flawless game. All the missions are excellent in design and story. The enemy variety may have not been huge but there was so many vehicles and weapons the enemies can use it makes fighting them quite addictive and fun. Gun play is extremely enjoyable especially when using certain weapons like the BR and the beam rifle. My favourite mission is the Covenant and the best partsPretty much a flawless game. All the missions are excellent in design and story. The enemy variety may have not been huge but there was so many vehicles and weapons the enemies can use it makes fighting them quite addictive and fun. Gun play is extremely enjoyable especially when using certain weapons like the BR and the beam rifle. My favourite mission is the Covenant and the best parts involve taking down scarabs. The multiplayer was also amazing and addictive as well. Overall a masterclass of an FPS game.… Expand
  27. Deviln
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    Pretty sure gameplay and i think it had story but i only like the multiplayer part
  28. Samwisethesmall
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    I'm gonna come out and say it. This is best halo game. The bit with the giant robots is sensational. i played this through with my friend and it was brilliant. Alien guns are **** though, but thats true for every halo i think. Also loved the flood level.
  29. Floflo77
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Best game of my childhood, very fun gameplay, I loved forge, best coop and multiplayer experiences, outstanding campaign
  30. 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
  31. AdrianOst077
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Another 3 years, another amazing Halo game and sadly, the end of the original trilogy saga. Halo 3 once again excels the bar set by its predecessor's, giving us another amazing campaign experience with the return of a new multiplayer experience with the introduction on ranks and XP. For a while, I thought the Halo 2 campaign was my favourite in the franchise, Halo 3 leaves me torn betweenAnother 3 years, another amazing Halo game and sadly, the end of the original trilogy saga. Halo 3 once again excels the bar set by its predecessor's, giving us another amazing campaign experience with the return of a new multiplayer experience with the introduction on ranks and XP. For a while, I thought the Halo 2 campaign was my favourite in the franchise, Halo 3 leaves me torn between picking the two but both are awesome. The cutscenes, the story all really make for it. For 2007, the graphics really do shine what the Xbox 360 is capable of. I can see the hype for it back in 2007 and see why still to this day, Halo 3 is regarded as one of the best Halo games and a favourite among the fanbase. For 3 years running (2007-09), Halo 3 was the most popular and consistently played games on Xbox 360, with the player base always being in the tenth's of thousands worldwide. Another feature was introduced in Halo 3, Forge, a mode where you can mess around with maps and customise them to your liking. There really isn't a lack of content in this game. Completed the campaign? Try your luck on legendary or look for the hidden skulls that give you a new campaign experience when you play it. Work your way up in the rankings of multiplayer (which as of January 2022 has sadly shut down, so I haven't been able to experience it). Play co-op campaign with your friend.

    Halo 3 really is an important game. A historical landmark that shows how much games meant to the developers who made them, especially Bungie. When developers truly dedicate time and passion and love for what they create, they create an amazing game like this. Halo 3 really had a close relationship with the fanbase and the developer, Bungie were seen like heroes. It saddens me to see a game like this from 2007, compared to corporate cash grabs that get pushed out every year, half-completed with the rest of the game being update over time through live service or DLC's for £15+, going back to a game like Halo 3 is important to remind us how gaming was back then. Making games out of the passion of being a game developer and pleasing the fanbase whilst at the same time, being successful in doing so, rather than feeding the masses with mediocre and standard generic first person shooters, with no sense of reward that doesn't require whipping out your wallet to feel like you have unlocked something cool.

    Sadly even Halo has fallen into this pool with Halo Infinite, going back to the older games makes me really wish I could go back and relive these games in their prime, truly taking that time for granted. Didn't really know how good we had it back then. With this being said, I can't deny giving this game the first 10/10. There's a reason why Halo 3 is still being held to this high standard and communities such as Halo 3 Sunrise have pushed to reviving this game by hosting lobbies even after they've been shut, and that is the love this game has accumulated from developers who loved making games and were eager to show their passion projects, with money being a second thought.    … Expand
  32. 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
  33. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  34. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  35. 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
  36. LuanAmorim
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Halo 3 - de novo um jogo incrível e superior ao anterior, ele novamente é melhor em tudo: história; personagens; ambientação (ele melhora o ponto negativo do Halo 2 que é a ambientação claustrofóbica); trilha sonora; gráficos; variedade de inimigos, armas e veículos. Ele mantém o problema do jogo anterior que é não ter legendas in game mas tem uma bela adição que é a dublagem em pt-br queHalo 3 - de novo um jogo incrível e superior ao anterior, ele novamente é melhor em tudo: história; personagens; ambientação (ele melhora o ponto negativo do Halo 2 que é a ambientação claustrofóbica); trilha sonora; gráficos; variedade de inimigos, armas e veículos. Ele mantém o problema do jogo anterior que é não ter legendas in game mas tem uma bela adição que é a dublagem em pt-br que contorna isso, e a dublagem é muito boa, até mesmo para um jogo de 2007. É definitivamente o melhor jogo da trilogia!… Expand
  37. Piglin64
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é excelente historia boa jogabilidade excelente não tem como falar de Halo sem falar de Halo 3 Super Recomendo
  38. qbangamer98
    Nov 20, 2022
    7
    this game is the reason i bought an xbox 360 when microsoft greedily decided to keep halo as an xbox exclusive and pc gamers were abandoned by the halo franchise , i was so hyped for this game and when i finally played it on xbox 360 it felt ok not bad but just ok , i do consider halo 3 better than halo 2 but still inferior to the first halo combat evolved which has the best storytellingthis game is the reason i bought an xbox 360 when microsoft greedily decided to keep halo as an xbox exclusive and pc gamers were abandoned by the halo franchise , i was so hyped for this game and when i finally played it on xbox 360 it felt ok not bad but just ok , i do consider halo 3 better than halo 2 but still inferior to the first halo combat evolved which has the best storytelling and the best campaign overall , years later i was able to play halo 3 finally on PC when microsoft ported the master chief collection on PC and when i played it again in the comfort of my own computer in 1080p it felt amazing how beautiful the graphics of this 2007 games still are , the campaign is short but epic in fact i consider halo 3 the most epic of all halo games the music of the game gives you that epicness vibe and that intensity in key moments during the gameplay overall is a very good game… Expand
  39. LUISANG
    Nov 15, 2022
    5
    Es un juego muiEs un juego mui goooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooogoooooooooooooooooooooo… Expand
  40. x1CHIEF8x
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    ambitious , great since of scale , amazing characters , memorable moments , Arbiter , I played this late but it still managed to be on of my fav games of all time
  41. Kio22
    Sep 25, 2022
    7
    A solid game, has a good story, good characters, fun level designs, interesting new gear compared to previous games, and beautiful music, but a slight step down from Halo 2 overall. Weapons have even less feel of power behind them than in Halo 2 and the changes to the flood from previous two games made them seem like soft sponges. The story and characters were overall good but did feel aA solid game, has a good story, good characters, fun level designs, interesting new gear compared to previous games, and beautiful music, but a slight step down from Halo 2 overall. Weapons have even less feel of power behind them than in Halo 2 and the changes to the flood from previous two games made them seem like soft sponges. The story and characters were overall good but did feel a little cheesy at moments but nothing that should bother anyone. Had great moments that really brought out emotions and made you care about the characters. Has a great ending and is a good send off to the original trilogy.… Expand
  42. cchenders40
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    The masterful follow up to the masterpiece that is Halo 2. This game is also flawless. The story incredibly and satisfying. The missions are endlessly fun. The level design and set pieces are fantastic. The game play is so good. The graphics were just amazing. The end of this game is one of the best endings of a game/trilogy ever. The multiplayer is "chefs kiss perfection. This is a mustThe masterful follow up to the masterpiece that is Halo 2. This game is also flawless. The story incredibly and satisfying. The missions are endlessly fun. The level design and set pieces are fantastic. The game play is so good. The graphics were just amazing. The end of this game is one of the best endings of a game/trilogy ever. The multiplayer is "chefs kiss perfection. This is a must play game in a must play trilogy. I would question if you are even a gamer if you have never played the original Halo trilogy.… Expand
  43. ehtaco
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    COD 4 and MW 2 are 10/10 games and some of the best multiplayer games I have played in my entire life. This game is even more special to me, so if I could give it an 11/10, I would.
  44. memus
    Jul 19, 2022
    5
    Meh, this one felt weak for (I played the Master Chief Collection version of it). It's the most fascistic and melodramatic of them all yet. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as CE or Reach. This game just rehashes everything from 1 & 2 and puts them in a bigger package. But I was more bored than entertained.

    Pros: + The epilogue in zero gravity is kinda cool (and almost touching). +    Meh, this one felt weak for (I played the Master Chief Collection version of it). It's the most fascistic and melodramatic of them all yet. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as CE or Reach. This game just rehashes everything from 1 & 2 and puts them in a bigger package. But I was more bored than entertained.

    Pros:
    + The epilogue in zero gravity is kinda cool (and almost touching).
    + Some of the space cutscenes look epic (though, the low resolution reduces the illusion a bit).

    Cons:
    - Enemies and allies AI is weak. Allies in cars where dropped me 100+ from the cliffs. Enemies freeze from time to time.
    - The story is confusing. Like it's cool that we change locations so quickly, but I wasn't clear what's happening and what's my role in it most of the game. Also, the dated engine doesn't allow to take the melodrama of the story seriously.
    - The level navigation and encounter design are weak too. Like 10+ times I was confused on what I should do and where I should go.    … Expand
  45. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    This is where we finished the fight. but for some reason, they dug up the chiefs corpse over and over to try and milk his bones dry. This was peak Halo, and always will be. Reach and Odst were also great.
    But this is where i lived for about 5 years. Halo was my favorite franchise, but it is dead now.

    Corporate greed kills gaming, but back then, this game was truly alive.
  46. Rai-N
    Jun 29, 2022
    9
    It's a timeless classic. The game has added everything that was great about the previous games and puts them together. The graphics hold up and the gunplay is amazing.
  47. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    Halo 3 is the most memorable in the series for good reason. It introduced a legendary multiplayer.
  48. ChefBoy
    Jun 11, 2022
    0
    This game was very dissapointing. Arbiter could only be played in Co-op and Cortana didn't have any boobies with nipples. Uninstalled!
  49. Noble-07
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Halo 3, also thought to be one of the greatest games of all time. This game suits that title and I know that Bungie worked hard for it to have that title
  50. maintitle
    May 31, 2022
    9
    when i was in high school i would play this game non-stop because it was the only 360 game i had for quite a while, so when i'd invite friends over we'd usually play the campaign offline. one time we were doing a higher difficulty run and i kept restarting the middle missions from checkpoints, and when my friend asked me why i said there were a handful of ODST's with us and we had to keepwhen i was in high school i would play this game non-stop because it was the only 360 game i had for quite a while, so when i'd invite friends over we'd usually play the campaign offline. one time we were doing a higher difficulty run and i kept restarting the middle missions from checkpoints, and when my friend asked me why i said there were a handful of ODST's with us and we had to keep them alive because they'd follow us through the next few missions. at one point near the end i restarted after a particularly difficult area, and my friend stormed up and said 'WHO IS YOUR FRIEND, THE FAKE SOLDIERS OR ME?'

    we got pizza on me as an apology and then i did the same thing again. Later I found out those ODST's just spawn in at the start of each of the levels.    … Expand
  51. Tork202
    May 31, 2022
    10
    Отличная игра, игра xopoша всем она без минусов, едиснвтенный минус что игра коротенькая получилась
  52. E8BitLuigi
    May 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Halo Franchise so far was already really really good. With CE starting the series and Halo 2 continuing it after CE. Unfortunately, a lot of the game had to be cut due to time constraints and this is why Halo 3 was ever even made. And I couldn't be happier. It's gameplay is responsive as hell and relatively easy to pick up and pretty hard to master. It's graphics were stunning for a game made in 2007 and honestly still holds up really well today. The story has been downgraded from two, but It is very minor in my opinion. There's are a few nit picks I have about it, like certain difficulty spikes, but those really aren't a problem in the grand scheme of things. The enemy AI has been improved/tweaked a bit aswell, and there's no more fighting elites, this would be a kind of bad thing if you didn't fight alongside them which is just kinda cool. And spoiler alert, I really really like that part where you teamed up with the flood, not many people do, but I am one of them. So overall excellent game, and you won't regret buying it.… Expand
  53. Hiccup3319
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    One of the best first person shooter games that has ever existed, this game is a true masterpiece.
  54. Endmostpuppet95
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this game should be further up the list it had zero problems a unbelievable campaign and probably one of the greatest multiplayers ever and if the servers were still up there would be a few hundred people still playing… Expand
  55. razMN
    Apr 5, 2022
    9
    Straight up making everything from Halo CE better, no more corridors or repetitive stuff. Dual Wielding is a very creative solution that can be used in the entire game to overcome battles, playing as the Arbiter is also very cool (with the introduction of some stealth elements). However, the AI is not very good. Some fights are a breeze because of it, and some are hard because theStraight up making everything from Halo CE better, no more corridors or repetitive stuff. Dual Wielding is a very creative solution that can be used in the entire game to overcome battles, playing as the Arbiter is also very cool (with the introduction of some stealth elements). However, the AI is not very good. Some fights are a breeze because of it, and some are hard because the companion AI lost their IQ.… Expand
  56. plainnos
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    This game is the pinnacle of a video game and was ahead of its time it was too perfect
  57. AlcoholicGoat
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    A bit disappointing. Gameplay yeah it is the best but the campaign left so much to be desired. It feels like it's going through the motions
  58. Shlepeee
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    The opening is amazing and the story and gameplay is really good plus the graphics hold up to this day and it was one of the last times I discovered hope in Halo
  59. 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.
  60. JaySeacliff
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    This game is simply put a masterpiece. It takes everything that worked in the first two Halo games and adds in some new things to make it stand out. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are still good and the story's simple yet enjoyable. It's overall a blast to play through and a must-have addition to everyone's collection.
  61. FabricioNery
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best Halos ever, very good, excellent. A unique approach where we control several different characters.… Expand
  62. KalKenobi83
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Campaign: I really enjoy we are Chief during the final offensive of Human-Covenant War also the stakes are very higher as we try to stop the Covenant from Unleashes The Ark also one of the most epic scenes in gaming is the Arrival Of The Forward Unto To Dawn accompanied with amazing score by O' Donnells & Salvatori's

    Multiplayer: Has some of the best of multiplayers i remember having a    Campaign: I really enjoy we are Chief during the final offensive of Human-Covenant War also the stakes are very higher as we try to stop the Covenant from Unleashes The Ark also one of the most epic scenes in gaming is the Arrival Of The Forward Unto To Dawn accompanied with amazing score by O' Donnells & Salvatori's

    Multiplayer: Has some of the best of multiplayers i remember having a good time at Halo Lan Parties playing this game

    This Is The Bar For Video Game Threequels No Matter The Genre In Gaming 10/10.    … Expand
  63. Fittedgosling54
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Second best story I've ever play (rdr2 is better) but still very good and the best is the multi-player with the second best I've ever seen (overwatch is better) and the best protagonist in gaming for me and overall a amazing experience.
  64. idkaf
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    this game is one of my fav games of all time
    gameplay 10 / 10
    music 10 / 10
    graphics 8 / 10 the game looks still good and the art style is great
    level design 10 / 10 the best in the genre
    multiplayer 10 / 10 so much content and the maps are Amazing
    overall 10 / 10
  65. da_one23
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    I met a guy with a rocket launcher and he was cool and he jumped on the back of a mongoose and we both got on it and we jumped onto a big crab and he shot the rocket launcher at its legs but he feel off and I killed the big crab but then I searched the floor and found the rocket launcher but no body and it was sad rip rocket launcher guy
  66. Frostedlocke
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    This game it's just perfect and it aged like fine wine something that most games haven't done
  67. Foggiest
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Genial el juego si bien me falta sacar todos los logros espero poder regularlo un dia
  68. Gotthosue3
    Jan 24, 2022
    7
    Not my favorite of the halo games, but still very good :) I recommend but I do wish it had something more…
  69. UrbanEelf
    Jan 18, 2022
    8
    what are we talkin about basically one of the best games ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  70. Dperks
    Jan 5, 2022
    9
    HALO 3 is a game that defined an entire console generation. With its bombastic campaign and fantastic multiplayer that set the bar for online shooters for the 7th generation. Along with Its forge and theater modes that really brought the entire Halo fan base together in what were new creative ways. Halo 3 improves upon Halo 2 in almost every way the weapon sandbox has been expanded andHALO 3 is a game that defined an entire console generation. With its bombastic campaign and fantastic multiplayer that set the bar for online shooters for the 7th generation. Along with Its forge and theater modes that really brought the entire Halo fan base together in what were new creative ways. Halo 3 improves upon Halo 2 in almost every way the weapon sandbox has been expanded and improved on. New vehicles are fun and iconic in the series. The game visually still holds up pretty well for a over 14 year old game. The story managed to conclude a trilogy in a satisfying way and fulfilling way, But if I had to criticize Halo 3 I'm not a fan of the prophets voice change nor his change in character as he feels more like a one dimensional bad guy in this one. And the fact there's no arbiter levels is a shame as it felt like he didn't really have much to do in this game. I would of liked him to playa bigger role in the game and I would of liked to see more characterization in the elites a s a whole such as the shipmaster. While I'm talking about Elites the switch to brutes as the main enemy I'm not a big fan of. They are fun to fight nut not as fun I feel and the elites in this game you just don't see enough of them and there kinda more doofy in this game then previous titles. Other then that the campaign is a great time non the less. And on a final note the multiplayer in Halo 3 is some of the best in he series and I cant count the many hours spent playing in my life.… Expand
  71. KADU9
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    O jogo é bom, eu recomendo bastant



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  72. Xoxofbg
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    Best Videogame ever, Multiplayer changed everything in the industrie. 170 mio in 24h
  73. gdfreview
    Dec 16, 2021
    10
    Lembro de quando eu chegava em casa, exausto da escola porém despreocupado, ligava meu Xbox e esse sempre era a primeira opção de jogo que me vinha em mente, Halo 3 é o jogo que me fez amar os videogames, o jogo que me fez amar e apreciar Halo... O final da trilogia principal impressiona em praticamente tudo, história, gráficos, jogabilidade e diversão, momentos muito marcantes, trilhaLembro de quando eu chegava em casa, exausto da escola porém despreocupado, ligava meu Xbox e esse sempre era a primeira opção de jogo que me vinha em mente, Halo 3 é o jogo que me fez amar os videogames, o jogo que me fez amar e apreciar Halo... O final da trilogia principal impressiona em praticamente tudo, história, gráficos, jogabilidade e diversão, momentos muito marcantes, trilha sonora espectacular... enfim, para mim, o jogo é pfto, e um final pfto para a trilogia mais marcante dos FPS, espero que a 343 faça jogos desse nível, depois de Infinite, estão no caminho certo...… Expand
  74. ibrahimkhan1234
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    just amazing just amazing just amazing just amazing just amazing just amazing just amazing
  75. Osbraikeet
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    This is the best halo game ever
    The multiplayer is good The story is stunning Thanks to bungie Unfortunately they are no more making halo :(
  76. murdalizing
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a fantastic end to an even better trilogy! It cleverly wraps up all story arcs from the covenant all the way down to the gritty flood. This game was fantastic and deserves a higher rating than Reach!… Expand
  77. NotaBot2
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Even though many people don't like this game's campaign because of the storyline, at least you can admit the multiplayer is fricking brillant.
  78. Amir7scorpioN
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Halo 3 is a true successor to both of its predecessors, being everything that fans hoped it would be. The campaign is Awesome...we finished the fight...a Great ending for this trilogy!
  79. Rodrixq1
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fue mi primer juego en consoló me trae buenos recuerdos buena historia y gracias a dios los flood se acabaron… Expand
  80. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Великолепнейшая часть серии с всё тем же классным геймплеем
  81. NexusWarrior
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    Top tier halo game. Fantastic campaign with coop or solo. The online PvP matchmaking is just purely some of the best ever. For the 360 and the era, the graphics are amazing. Only not given a 10 because nothing is perfect. A work of art.
  82. Tombraiderfan
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    Halo 3

    Halo 3 is a very good game in my opinion. the only thing I didn't like in the game was the 9th episode and it had a logic like hit and walk in the 9th episode, other than that it's a very nice and very good game.
  83. SpartanSCDO
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Halo is quite simply the closest thing we have ever experienced to a living, breathing alternate universe.
  84. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    7
    Another forgettable Halo campaign, I honestly couldn't remember much about it.
  85. Antonette_87
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Imagínate un videojuego que tenga todo lo bueno de Halo CE (mapas, historia, enemigos, etc) y Halo 2 (Mejora en el gameplay, conflictos, armas, etc), y no solamente mejora lo b ueno de esos 2 primeros halo, si no que también mejora y soluciona sus fallos (flood, repetitividad...) bien ese videojuego existe y se llama Halo 3, ahora acabo de decir todo lo bueno de Halo 3, armas, mapas,Imagínate un videojuego que tenga todo lo bueno de Halo CE (mapas, historia, enemigos, etc) y Halo 2 (Mejora en el gameplay, conflictos, armas, etc), y no solamente mejora lo b ueno de esos 2 primeros halo, si no que también mejora y soluciona sus fallos (flood, repetitividad...) bien ese videojuego existe y se llama Halo 3, ahora acabo de decir todo lo bueno de Halo 3, armas, mapas, historia, enemigos, conflictos, gameplay, etc. Ahora que hace mal Halo 3? Diria que nada, Halo 3 lo considero un Halo perfecto, no creo que tenga fallos, y si tiene, son tan minimos que ni se notan.… Expand
  86. The_Senate
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Great top off to the greatest FPS of all time. Seriously the only FPS that are better than this is Halo 2 and Half Life 2. Halo 3 is too iconic to not play it.
  87. ElCosmoXD
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Just amazing. This game story is really good and the gameplay is simple and smooth.
  88. danemi13
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    este juego cumple con todo lo que un juego tiene que cumplir y mas porque creó es el mejor de la saga junto al Reach y es muy memorable
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. Lalo235
    Nov 5, 2021
    0
    Anyone who gives this game less than a 9 not even bothered in paying attention to the story or even what is happening. And even if you don't pay attention to those details, the game is great, people who gave low ratings don't like sci-fi games, and they just spent few time in game. Definitely is one of the 3 best games of xbox, and I say, that even today preserves that rank.
  92. 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.
  93. shi11tenshi
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    I'm a tad late to the party however one of the best games I've ever played custom games campaign music multiplayer Simply Sublime
  94. dalyw
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. It's the quintessential Halo, it's where Bungie got the formula the most fine tuned.
  95. Xyu228
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Интересно наблюдать за развитием сюжета, геймплей не надоедает, лучший шутер всех времён и народов, мультиплеер идеален,
  96. storksrdorks
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    I r gai, who gon teech u leson!!!1!1!11!

    Haloss 3 greatest games ive plaid in mai entir Xbux alive
  97. RealNoble6
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The story/plot of the campaign is near perfection, not on the level of Halo 2 or Reach but close. The characters are good but a downgrade to Halo 2's incredibly written cast and the campaign is not as in depth. Where the campaign really shines is in terms of its sandbox and gameplay. The sandbox is incredible with the introduction of equipment and multiple new weapons like the grav hammerThe story/plot of the campaign is near perfection, not on the level of Halo 2 or Reach but close. The characters are good but a downgrade to Halo 2's incredibly written cast and the campaign is not as in depth. Where the campaign really shines is in terms of its sandbox and gameplay. The sandbox is incredible with the introduction of equipment and multiple new weapons like the grav hammer and spartan laser. Equipment really makes each encounter more dynamic and fun as it adds another level of thought behind what you do so it feels more rewarding when you utilise equipment well. The guns are the most balanced they have been since CE so each weapon feels viable even on higher difficulties. The first few missions are quite standard and slow but still a good introduction to the game, however the game really begins to pick up after Tsavo Highway with The Storm, Floodgate, The Ark and The Convenant. These 4 missions are 11/10 each being so unique and influencial in terms of story but also fun af. The scale of Halo 3 is portrayed perfectly in these missions ranging from 2 scarabs at once, a flood infestation, and the all out war on the ark. The Ending to the campaign is the best yet with another warthog run but on an astronomical scale compared to CE and much more intense. There is also plenty of Easter eggs and collectibles throughout the campaign like skulls and terminals which add to the lore and also gameplay. The only complaint that i have is that heroic and legendary difficulty is way too unfair while in vehicles and being shot by vehicles.
    In terms of multiplayer this is peak arena shooters, the maps are great, sandbox perfect as well as game modes like griffball on top of the huge amount of custom games.
    Forge is brilliant allowing for you to make your own game modes and mess around with sandbox
    Theatre was a nice addition to the game so you can go back and watch replays    … Expand
  98. Tidalwave788
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    I think nostalgia for the old days of video gaming is clouding peoples' judgement when it comes to Halo. Quite honestly I cannot stand playing these games.
  99. Auxta
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Perfect. That’s all there is to say about what is in my opinion the greatest video game of all time. Graphics still hold up to this day, great conclusion to the trilogy, the best multiplayer in the series. Halo 3 is just simply perfect.
  100. RandomTurtle590
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    I've played this game several times and each time it is a masterpiece! HIGHLY RECCOMEND PLAYING WITH 4 PLAYERS. My FAVORITE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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