Halo 3

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  1. sarge233
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    If I got give halo 3 a 20/10 I would it is that good this game is my child hood for a reason IT has an epic campaign and a even more epic split screen really you cant get much better then halo 3 please play this game it is great it get's a 10/10 from me.
  2. SkyrimGod
    May 29, 2019
    10
    I first played Halo 3 in 2007 and it blew me away. Does it hold up 1019?
    Oh yes it does! Halo 3 is the best FPS game ive ever had the pleasure of playing. I mean what can be said , just wow!
  3. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing conclusion to the Halo series! Thank god that no other publishing company will ever buy out the rights to the series and make a bunch of terrible sequels that ruin the legacy of the series.
  4. Jawey
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    This game is the best halo game without question the campaign was amazing and has lots of replay value. The characters are great and the combat is very fun, this game doesn't suffer the same problem as halo 2 when it comes to difficulty so playing it on higher difficulties is much more enjoyable. The only part of the campaign I didn't enjoy was the mission cortana were you are in a ship toThis game is the best halo game without question the campaign was amazing and has lots of replay value. The characters are great and the combat is very fun, this game doesn't suffer the same problem as halo 2 when it comes to difficulty so playing it on higher difficulties is much more enjoyable. The only part of the campaign I didn't enjoy was the mission cortana were you are in a ship to rescue cortana. This mission was to repetitive and difficult but it was still pretty enjoyable. The multiplayer is the most perfected a halo multiplayer has ever been it doesn't suffer from halo 5s pay to win design and has the best learning curve.… Expand
  5. xXClutchDutchXx
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. Campaign alone was worth the price. U tack on the multiplayer, forge, and split-screen and you got yourself a game you can play for the rest of your life with unlimited possibilities.
  6. FotusKnight
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Oh My. Good old Halo 3. The first game I have ever played on XBOX 360. The first console FPS I have ever touched. My first Halo game... I played this game back in 2011 when my parents bought me XBOX 360 on my birthday. I remember playing this game with my friends using the split-screen on my birthday. One of the best memories of my life. This is such a nostalgic experience for me.

    Not a    Oh My. Good old Halo 3. The first game I have ever played on XBOX 360. The first console FPS I have ever touched. My first Halo game... I played this game back in 2011 when my parents bought me XBOX 360 on my birthday. I remember playing this game with my friends using the split-screen on my birthday. One of the best memories of my life. This is such a nostalgic experience for me.

    Not a single game in my life gave me so many options in it's first initial presentation. The campaign, custom games, matchmaking, forge, theater. JESUS CHRIST. This game is LOADED with content.

    INTERFACE:

    When you first boot up Halo 3 you are greeted with it's iconic and stunning main menu. Through 8 years of playing Halo 3 I've come to appreciate how amazing it is. The dark blue vibe, the banshees flying over and that mysterious forerunner artifact in the middle of the African desert send chills down my spine every freaking time! I absolutely adore the simplistic interface and font of the main menu. Everything is simple, cinematic and memorable. There is nothing like it. It is Halo 3.

    GRAPHICS:

    Halo 3 is The In my opinion it is a testament to how good the graphics hold to this day. I honestly don't even need Halo 3 remake. Well... Maybe just the cutscenes :3

    ART:

    The art-style of Halo 3 gives a vibe of ancient, epic and mysterious like nothing else. Emphasis on EPIC this time around. The amazing world of Halo was never this big. The scale, the epicness of this game IS UNFATHOMABLE! You can feel like you're in the middle of a huge war!

    SOUND:

    I gotta mention the sound effects used in this game. I love the H3 weapon sounds the most. Out of all 13 games (2018) Halo 3 was the best for me. The guns aren't to obnoxious like in Halo 4-5 but not too stiff like in H1 or H2. It's just perfect here. It feels just right.

    MUSIC:

    Martin O'Donnell made one of the best if not the BEST soundtrack in any game ever! The unforgettable Halo theme is always present. But what I actually adore the most is a clever use of the old tracks in a new feel. Which doesn't feel like a pandering but rather a love letter to fans. It was such an amazing feeling to hear the classic soundtrack one last time before the inevitable end of Halo trilogy.

    CAMPAIGN:

    FINISH THE FIGHT! This was the slogan for Halo 3's campaign. So did the Bungie delivered on the promise? Did they actually made an acceptable title to end the beloved series? Or did they screw it up??? Well... Let's just say that they crafted THE BEST CAMPAIGN TO END ALL FPS CAMPAIGNS EVER!!! The unforgettable events that happened in this game can be just described as magnificence, the glorious battles, unbelievable places, twists and turns everywhere. I can safely say that this is a PERFECT way to end the series. The ending of Halo 3 will melt any Halo fan's heart. This is a love letter from Bungie to all the fans. Don't forget to trigger LEGENDARY ENDING! The Chief and Cortana are still alive. For me Chief is still out there, drifting in space. Dreaming. And one day we will need him. But not the way 343 did it. That's for sure.

    MULTIPLAYER:

    This time around Bungie added 5 NEW MODES! SWAT, Juggernaut, VIP, Territorries and Infection. AND THE INFAMOUS INFECTION OH MY GOD. I have never had so much fun in any game PERIOD. It is the best in the series in my humble opinion.    … Expand
  7. DeathReis
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    En iyi Halo oyunu olmasının yanı sıra en sevdiğim 2. oyundur kendileri mükemmel hikayesi muazzam bölüm tasarımı seride ki en oturaklı ama basit savaş sistemi karakterleri olay örgüsü sonu halo 3 bir oyundan alabileceğiniz her şey bunun yanında keyifli bir multiplayer modu da mevcut
  8. Beereal20
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Epic game best fps ever..Great story and multiplayer... Online is buttery smooth with 100 of hrs of play time… Expand
  9. Drakohahaha
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Halo 3 is a very memorable game to date, as it is a true successor to it's roots as Halo Combat Evolved brought something to the table, and Halo 2 used everything halo ce had, but added other stuff to make it a great sequel. Halo 3 does all that, and improves and excels in many things. The campaign some people may not like it, but I really love it and you might to if you take your time asHalo 3 is a very memorable game to date, as it is a true successor to it's roots as Halo Combat Evolved brought something to the table, and Halo 2 used everything halo ce had, but added other stuff to make it a great sequel. Halo 3 does all that, and improves and excels in many things. The campaign some people may not like it, but I really love it and you might to if you take your time as you play the game and not rush it one day. Halo 3 has the best replayibility to offer in any game for me. Graphics are great for 2007, gameplay and combat is easily the best. Soundtrack is amazing and something you would hear a lot unlike other games where just synths and some drums would play and annoy you. One thing I don't really like about the campaign us that it's 10 missions, but for some reason the 1st mission is just litereeally a cutscene. It's the shortest game in the trilogy but length time could vary depending on difficulty skill and understanding of the levels of the game. Another thing I don't like is that sometimes you don't really know what you're really doing in the missions, and how they have anything to do with the story. but I'm not totally saying the story is bad, story is pretty good. I think one of the reasons is that it's a little too militaristic and confuses people. Well, campaign is great, as it is my favourite one. One of the things that halo 3 is known for is it's excellent multiplayer. Maps are cool. lotta cool gamemodes and more. Multiplayer is awesome as well. theater mode is just... you gotta check it out... I'm giving this game a 10, as it is my favourite video game ever.… Expand
  10. Phythos
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    Everything good about the Halo franchise is in this game. This is one of the few games that, despite having a great multiplayer, what really kept drawing me back in was the story. Awesome combat, beautiful visuals (especially in cutscenes), a functional and very fun map editor, and a great multiplayer experience made this Halo's flagship game.
  11. Wazabby
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    Simply my best moments in all my gamer life are comming from this incredible shooter.
  12. Serchvaz
    May 31, 2020
    10
    the campaign is good ,it is an excellent conclusion to the trilogy ,it left an interesting ending,the multiplayer is good too.
  13. thekhanman
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    Probably one of the most hyped launches in the history of video games, and possibly any form of media. For me, it lived up to the hype. Halo as a series will forever be tied to the friendships and connections we made through it, and Halo 3 was capped the series off at a time when online gaming exploded. Halo 3 is a masterpiece and was a perfect cap to one of the greatest video game seriesProbably one of the most hyped launches in the history of video games, and possibly any form of media. For me, it lived up to the hype. Halo as a series will forever be tied to the friendships and connections we made through it, and Halo 3 was capped the series off at a time when online gaming exploded. Halo 3 is a masterpiece and was a perfect cap to one of the greatest video game series of all time. Unrelated: The "Believe" Ad Campaign was a work of art.… Expand
  14. MaxPaul20
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    This was the First Halo game I played and it got me into the Franchise and became my favourite game of all time and that of which I purposely bought the master chief collection on Xbox 1 just to have it on my Xbox along with 1&2 and unfortunately Halo 4. But Halo 3 would be a game that I would recommend to anyone looking for a great shooter.
  15. hhatam117
    May 23, 2019
    10
    Absolutely the best game of the franchise. The best story. The best multi. The best gameplay. There is not any word to describe how fantastic this game is just great job Bungie ;)
  16. Halolover343
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    Greatest way to end the greatest trilogy ever best game ever Halo 1-3 are must play for Xbox and PC owners
  17. cbn33
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played the constant modes being added the incredible campaign amazing weapons and vehicles and to top it all off limitless possibilities with custom games and forge halo 3 really is the peak of multiplayer gaming that recent online games haven’t been able to top
  18. ofenderz0
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Still the best Halo game to date. The introduction of forge and a larger emphasis on custom games made this worth picking up. The campaign while short is an epic finale to one of the best trilogies in the video game industry.
  19. RonieDev
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game! Have no words.
    A campanha é impecável, Masterchief e o árbitro e claro Cortana. Sem palavras.    … Expand
  20. Rubiales
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This is alongside Gears of War 2 the game that brought me to Xbox, i love this game, the ending from the first trilogy with the iconic supersoldier Master Chief, this is beyond good and evil. MASTERPIECE.
  21. Foggiest
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Genial el juego si bien me falta sacar todos los logros espero poder regularlo un dia
  22. MatthewDavisMed
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Easily my favorite game in the series, Halo 3 improves on everything that made the first 2 great, and cranking them up to 11. With a fun and interesting Singleplayer campaign, and excellent Multiplayer.
  23. Corvomortal
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Un juego que sella una de las mejores trilogías que haya jugado,gameplay,armas,escenarios,enemigos,cosas que te harán rejugarlo varias veces
  24. Robert88
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Halo 3 is probably one of the best in the series . Well right next to reach Halo is king of fps
  25. DFC33
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Honestly a classic, a revolutionary game that changed the market, unfortunately it's forgotten nowadays.
  26. EwanOomySos
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece. Pretty much about this game was done right. The campaign is good, forge is excellent, and the multiplayer is truly the best out of every Halo game. The only thing that is even slightly bad is the messed up net code online. But apart from that, this game is the best shooter out there by far. This game has set a bar so high that I don’t think any other gameThis game is truly a masterpiece. Pretty much about this game was done right. The campaign is good, forge is excellent, and the multiplayer is truly the best out of every Halo game. The only thing that is even slightly bad is the messed up net code online. But apart from that, this game is the best shooter out there by far. This game has set a bar so high that I don’t think any other game will ever be able to even come close to it. I highly recommend this game to anyone who does not yet have it. I would recommend if you can that you get the Master Chief Collection for an even better experience. It is my favourite game of all time by far.… Expand
  27. KaioSan
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Very cool and amazing, story involving unbelievable graphics and epic soundtrack.
  28. GamerGoob100
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Best Xbox exclusive ever! Co-op campaign and multiplayer are near perfection
  29. Dylan117
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The best Halo game without a doubt. In Halo 2 people hated the sniper jackals, they added lights to them and made there snipers a two shot kill. in Halo 2 people found the arbiter sections boring (I personally disagree) removed. The best halo game for multiplayer, and campaign with a satisfying ending and an addictive multiplayer. Graphics have aged surprisingly well.
  30. ngamer007
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    Let's take Halo 2, a magnificent masterpiece in its own right, make it high-def, clean up some gameplay loose ends, and give it a perfect polishing glaze? That is Halo 3, essentially perfection. This was the last true Halo game. Sure, Reach is fantastic, but Halo 3 was the last Halo game that didn't mimic Call of Duty nonsense. There are no loadouts, weapons are found on the map, noLet's take Halo 2, a magnificent masterpiece in its own right, make it high-def, clean up some gameplay loose ends, and give it a perfect polishing glaze? That is Halo 3, essentially perfection. This was the last true Halo game. Sure, Reach is fantastic, but Halo 3 was the last Halo game that didn't mimic Call of Duty nonsense. There are no loadouts, weapons are found on the map, no sprinting, no iron-sights, no perks, this is true genuine pure Halo. I haven't been able to enjoy any Halo multiplayer since 3 because they have tried to copy what was successful in other franchises. Stop. Let them to theirs.

    On the campaign side, I really like the story and gameplay of this game, but it does get edged out by the galactic romp and incredibly variety of Halo 2. It feels like after the development hell that was Halo 2, they all sat down in a room, looked at each other and said "okay, let's not bite off more than we can chew, let's define a more reasonable scope for Halo 3". And it shows. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, having a tighter scope allowed them to focus and polish better, and have a proper ending -- but I do miss the variety of 2.    … Expand
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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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