Halo 3

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 4,271 out of 5503
  2. Mixed: 542 out of 5503
  3. Negative: 690 out of 5503
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  1. JasonL.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    After last night, playing it for 5 hours non stop, I can easily see how the improvements have made this game better. This game really takes off on the 360 and you can see how Bungie's vision of Halo2 was stunted due to the smaller environments. I like to think that Halo2 was originally meant to be the final, but the 360 gave Bungie the hardware to make a better version of Halo 2. After last night, playing it for 5 hours non stop, I can easily see how the improvements have made this game better. This game really takes off on the 360 and you can see how Bungie's vision of Halo2 was stunted due to the smaller environments. I like to think that Halo2 was originally meant to be the final, but the 360 gave Bungie the hardware to make a better version of Halo 2. Thus Halo3 is born. This is no way an indication that it should be called Halo 2.5. It doesn't have the feeling of potential wasted that the Halo2 campaign gave me. Also the comment - 5 Minutes of gameplay in 24 hours makes absolutely no sense as a critical comment. It's one of those things critics like to say because it initially sounds clever. It is a stupid comment as it literally applies to most games anyway. Halo3 manages to bring grand vision and excellent game play to the console market. Like Halo 2 and Halo before it, I will be playing this game for years to come.… Expand
  2. DanielMW
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Having played it myself, Halo 3 lives up to the hype. At times easily the best-looking game on Xbox360. The story is well delivered. The environments are colossal and the busiest you'll find in an FPS. 4-player co-op, motion blur, 3D water (with physics), foliage that moves and the best HDR lighting ever. All of that stuff adds up. Then there
  3. fojakv
    Sep 25, 2007
    9
    Great game but not to good to have more score than BIOSHOCK, lack of innovation in the single campaign, great graphics, amazing scenarios, short single campaign 10 - 15 hours, what happened Bungie??.
    Multiplayer is the gem but...not to gain the crown of game of the year, sorry. Great game Buy it Now, but don´t expect originality...
  4. ALexP.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Great graphics, awesome story, amazing gameplay, total 10.
  5. A.D.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Whoever says this game is only 5 or 6 hours long must be playing on easy. I'm playing on heroic, have already put in over 5 1/2 hours and I'm not even to level 5 out of 9. This game is the total package. Saved Films feature is awesome. I never thought watching both the SP and MP action would be so cool. The MP is perfectly balanced. Also, with those Absolutely amazing. Whoever says this game is only 5 or 6 hours long must be playing on easy. I'm playing on heroic, have already put in over 5 1/2 hours and I'm not even to level 5 out of 9. This game is the total package. Saved Films feature is awesome. I never thought watching both the SP and MP action would be so cool. The MP is perfectly balanced. Also, with those complaining about the graphics, I thought they wouldn't be up to par. In reality, they're outstanding. You really can't appreciate the beauty of the environments until you watch a saved film of the campaign. Great, great stuff. Oh yeah, the Brute Chopper is sweet.… Expand
  6. JimM>
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    It ain't all perfect, but damn this game is satisfying. Multiplayer and Forge are satisfying, and the campaign earns HUGE points for 4-player co-op. I loveitIloveitIloveit...
  7. CassioC.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Excellent game! Multiplayer is a blast, and the balance between melee, shoot and grenade is finally back! Graphics are great, but not spectacular, although this is forgiven due to the sheer size of the maps. Pity the series will end with Halo 3... Keep it alive Bungie!
  8. PhillipB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Most addicting game ever! Campaign was fun! Can't wait to go thru and play it on the hardest difficulty with three friedns. Multi-Player is the most fun you can have in a videogame, PERIOD!!! New game modes and tweaks to the tried and true make every game memorable. Then, you can watch the movie of that one head shot you had that caused the guy to fall into a man cannon and get his Most addicting game ever! Campaign was fun! Can't wait to go thru and play it on the hardest difficulty with three friedns. Multi-Player is the most fun you can have in a videogame, PERIOD!!! New game modes and tweaks to the tried and true make every game memorable. Then, you can watch the movie of that one head shot you had that caused the guy to fall into a man cannon and get his dead body shot across the map; after you watch it you can upload it so all your friends can see too! Graphics are spectacular. Physics are amazing. You can bump a small tree with the Warthog and watch the tree shake.... A Perfect Game!… Expand
  9. AdamR.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    I was expecting more for the final Halo. The graphics were probably the biggest disappointment I expected nothing less than that of Gears of War and the going back and forth thru the same area the campaign just reminded me of a multiplayer map but it is still a great game with high replay value and cool online multiplayer. P.S.-watch out Halo 3 because after playing the Call of Duty 4 I was expecting more for the final Halo. The graphics were probably the biggest disappointment I expected nothing less than that of Gears of War and the going back and forth thru the same area the campaign just reminded me of a multiplayer map but it is still a great game with high replay value and cool online multiplayer. P.S.-watch out Halo 3 because after playing the Call of Duty 4 Beta Halo is just biding my time and many others until Nov 5th when COD4 is released. Hoorah… Expand
  10. Dawreck
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Finished the game on normal difficulty and I see why some where disappointed with the ending. The ending may be better on legendary setting since its suppose to be different. I don't rate games based on the specifics of the story, unless theirs a severe lack of structure.. If u want a story I suggest u pocket ur $60 and get a cheap rental movie. When u start a game at night and Finished the game on normal difficulty and I see why some where disappointed with the ending. The ending may be better on legendary setting since its suppose to be different. I don't rate games based on the specifics of the story, unless theirs a severe lack of structure.. If u want a story I suggest u pocket ur $60 and get a cheap rental movie. When u start a game at night and accidentaly play till daylight.....that's what I call a 10. Halo 3 doesnt have a adaptive story influenced by ur "handling" certain foes like bioshock. What it does have is a "take no prisoners" mentality that's addicting in so many ways! If u want to play a game with true American ideals buy halo 3 and practice social equality......killing spree!… Expand
  11. GlenA.
    Sep 26, 2007
    7
    The game is extremely similar to Halo 2. Graphics are tweaked but nowhere near as good as even 360 launch titles such as COD3. I had severe problems with sound, especially dialogue which I have to turn up just to hear - a little annoying. Should not disappoint those wanting more of the same from Halo 2. All others should rent first.
  12. SeanH.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Pure Halo Perfection. Everything we loved about the Halo universe and a few new tricks. Great visuals, amazing score, dynamic voice acting, action galore. If you don't like this game there is something wrong with you.
  13. MikeJ.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    best game of the trilogy!
  14. adam
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Its funny, if you look at all 3 halo games on metacritic, it almost exactly the same scores every game. Critics give the game ABOUT an 9.5 and users give it ABOUT an 8. If you give halo 3 a bad rating, just remember that every single halo game has the same exact gripes as the last. Way to fall in line and repeat everything that everyone has already said about the previous 2 games, very smart.
  15. EricK>
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Lives up to the hype. I own both the PS3 and the Xbox 360 and love both, but this game hands down blows away anything available on the PS3.
  16. HansV.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    When reading these bashing comments and ratings below 5 or 6, I can't think why people are so small minded and build up so big expectations that no game can fulfill. Yes, the game feels a bit oudated but in the otherhand it's exactly how a Halo game should feel like....I'm sure if Halo 3 would've been a revolutionary 3rd person shooter, with slo-mo (bullet-time) When reading these bashing comments and ratings below 5 or 6, I can't think why people are so small minded and build up so big expectations that no game can fulfill. Yes, the game feels a bit oudated but in the otherhand it's exactly how a Halo game should feel like....I'm sure if Halo 3 would've been a revolutionary 3rd person shooter, with slo-mo (bullet-time) effects, with few different endings and moral choices Master Chief should make....I'm sure these people would be dissapointed anyways, because it wouldn't feel like Halo. Well, for my part, I'm not dissapointed in any ways, because I didn't have any expectations as I didn't like Halo 2 so much but loved Halo 1. The graphics are great, the world is vivid and living with many many small details that makes me almost gasp in aww. As for gameplay, it's almost exactly like Halo 1 and 2, with some tweeks....yes it feels a bit outdated compared to other 3rd generation fps's, like Rainbow Six Las Vegas or Bioshock...but come on, it's Halo! Every xbox gamer propably have the controls in their marrow and can pick up this game and get shooting and theres nothing that you wont love in this ride that ends one of the best trilogies and game-series of all time. ´ Why 8 and not 9 or 10? Even if I do like and love Halo 3, all it's ascpects and especially the new Forge mutliplayer mode, I still have to compare Halo 3 to other 3rd generation shooters and as Rainbow Six Las Vegas and Bioshock and now Call of Duty 4 Beta really blew my mind away, Halo 3 really couldn't stand to it's competition. Halo 3 is more than the sum of it's parts, it's the conclusion of an epic and all really need to take this ride and see this game-series to the end. Short review: Gameplay: 8 Story: 8 Graphics: 10 Soundeffects: 8 Music: 10 (yes I love Halo soundtracks) Replayability: 9 Multiplayer: 7 Pros + It's Halo + Replayability + Controls and gameplay -> 6 years of tweeking and polisihing, really can't go wrong + Soundtrack + Lots of multiplayer modes + Campaign co-op up to 4 players Cons - Gameplay, feels a bit outdated. - Sounds in general. - Weapons, even if balanced and there's alot to choose from, they don't have the oomph-effect and feel unpowered. - Multiplayer bunnyhoppers.… Expand
  17. BrentA.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is a excellent game that lives up to the hype. People that are rating this game low just have a grudge or haven't played it. The gameplay is incredible in both the single player and multiplayer. The environments are great with a lot of detail. This game will keep people entertained for years to come. It doesn't get much better then this.
  18. AllanL.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Completely lives up to the hype.
  19. WernerS.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    It is just Halo , and that is good.
  20. Rex
    Sep 26, 2007
    3
    Why not just call the game Halo Live, because they get the single player campaign out of the way so quickly, the only value in this game is on Live. I'm sure it's amazing online, but I'll never find out, because the experience of playing Halo 2 online was so soured by all the little American teenage gimps whineing, cheating, and badmouthing you, that I have no plans to Why not just call the game Halo Live, because they get the single player campaign out of the way so quickly, the only value in this game is on Live. I'm sure it's amazing online, but I'll never find out, because the experience of playing Halo 2 online was so soured by all the little American teenage gimps whineing, cheating, and badmouthing you, that I have no plans to revist it with Halo 3. Single player campaign very disappointing, especially when compared to the graphics, art, innovation, and storyline of Bioshock. Bungie hasn't moved forward since Halo 1. Not a bad game, just over familiar to the point of boredom.… Expand
  21. LoganD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    I just don't quite understand how this game is getting 100& scores. No game is that good. At the end of the day, all it is is more Halo. That may be exactly what you are looking for, however, most gamers would be much better served saving their money and just renting this game.
  22. RannyB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    7
    It's an adequate fps. Level padding shows poor design though and the storytelling resulted down to being very simple. Not the best example to show for a top class FPS but a nice example that simplicity can still manage to be fun.
  23. BG
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    The most overhyped game of all time, but arguably the best game of all time. Pros: Great gameplay, forge, real-time level editor, saved replays with freemoving camera, tons of vehichles and guns, online is awesome, and very good story. Cons: Most equipment besides the regenerater and bubble shield is useless. Umm.... I guess that's it.
  24. LdubbzO.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is the best FPS bar none. What other game can offer the mix of strategy and fun that Halo brings. You can play through the single player a million times, especially with your buds. The MP is the best console has ever seen. What bugs me is what people are saying about the graphics...what game are you looking at? Its Halo in HD with great textures and effects, with levels and enemies Halo 3 is the best FPS bar none. What other game can offer the mix of strategy and fun that Halo brings. You can play through the single player a million times, especially with your buds. The MP is the best console has ever seen. What bugs me is what people are saying about the graphics...what game are you looking at? Its Halo in HD with great textures and effects, with levels and enemies so huge they literally blow you away. I think people forget that Halo 2 STILL looks. Best game ever IMHO.… Expand
  25. Chris
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    This is an excellent game with a compelling story and amazing graphics. Everything moves fluidly together and finishing the game leaves you fulfilled. Bungie has truely made an amazing trilogy and has created a world of epic proportions.
  26. McMastersUniversity
    Sep 27, 2007
    6
    What? That was it? The last section of the game was one of the biggest let downs of all time. Where is the final boss? Wait, that would've meant this game had an actual villain and a story that was meaningful. I found the story in Halo 2 to be very engaging and this time around was a massive disappointment. Additionally, the game felt like the designers viewed this making as a chore What? That was it? The last section of the game was one of the biggest let downs of all time. Where is the final boss? Wait, that would've meant this game had an actual villain and a story that was meaningful. I found the story in Halo 2 to be very engaging and this time around was a massive disappointment. Additionally, the game felt like the designers viewed this making as a chore as opposed to a fun and artistic experience. The revamped control scheme was pointless and did more harm that good. The new weapons and shield grenades are pointless. Also, this game does not start with the end of Halo 2, nor with how the trailer presents it. All these reviews that give this game 100's must be in the pockets of Microsoft; there is no other explanation. In every aspect this game is worse than Halo 1 and 2. Even the graphics are only slightly better than Halo 2. Maybe Halo 2.2? Ugh, I even avoided the hype and was still let down.… Expand
  27. JeffA.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    Words do not do this game justice. If you don't own an Xbox 360 and Halo 3 then you are missing out on the gaming experience of your lifetime.
  28. NathanO.
    Sep 27, 2007
    9
    People are saying that it doesn't live up to the hype, but in reality no game could live up to the hype generated before the release of this game. I tried not get taken in by the the hype but we all know how that usually ends up! This game is however very good, if you liked the first two(or at the very least you enjoy blowing stuff up!) you will enjoy this game. To all the people People are saying that it doesn't live up to the hype, but in reality no game could live up to the hype generated before the release of this game. I tried not get taken in by the the hype but we all know how that usually ends up! This game is however very good, if you liked the first two(or at the very least you enjoy blowing stuff up!) you will enjoy this game. To all the people saying its too short, play on a harder difficulty!… Expand
  29. IanC.
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    Sorry everyone, but I'm a bit disappointed too. I don't get the super-high scores and mass raving either, this really doesn't deserve 100 here and there and everywhere. That all said, there is some magnificence here, and Bungie deserve high high accolade for their sheer innovative genius in the Theater modes and Forge mode. At the end of the gaming day, you'll have a Sorry everyone, but I'm a bit disappointed too. I don't get the super-high scores and mass raving either, this really doesn't deserve 100 here and there and everywhere. That all said, there is some magnificence here, and Bungie deserve high high accolade for their sheer innovative genius in the Theater modes and Forge mode. At the end of the gaming day, you'll have a ton of fun with this, there is stuff here you just won't get anywhere else, and so in that respect it's a solid 8 from me, and HIGHLY recommended.… Expand
  30. ScottS.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    Extremely polished. beauutiful gameplay controls and graphics.
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#4 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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