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
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  3. Negative: 690 out of 5503
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  1. Brandon
    Jan 22, 2010
    9
    One of the best games I have ever had the liberty of playing on the xbox 360! Sure, I only played the first chapter when my friend brought it over, and I played online the rest of the time, but the sales numbers and review scores are also true to the bone! And for those Halo haters, you're just retards who have nothing better to do than flame Bungie because they can't beat the One of the best games I have ever had the liberty of playing on the xbox 360! Sure, I only played the first chapter when my friend brought it over, and I played online the rest of the time, but the sales numbers and review scores are also true to the bone! And for those Halo haters, you're just retards who have nothing better to do than flame Bungie because they can't beat the first chapter because they've never played on Halo before. I borrowed and beat Halo 2, and even that has great visuals, even today, but the people do look bad. Halo 3 was way better. Visuals pro. And the theme music! Un-believable. Blown away by the theme music. I love it so much, I sing it a school. Heck, I'll do it now. uuhuhuhuhhhh, uh uh uhhh, (higher pich) uh uh uh uhhhh, uh uh uh uhhhhhhh D-dunnnnn dun, d-dunnn dun, dunnn dun dun dun. Epic, right? Online is so fun. Really fast paced, the community is fun to play with. Enough said.… Expand
  2. MichaelK
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    There are so many bad comments for this game that I felt the need to balance things out with a few good words for what is quiet simply one of my most played games of the past few years. No other game has such a dedicated community of players online from around the world playing on an ever evolving battle field with constantly updated play lists and everything is so well balanced plus There are so many bad comments for this game that I felt the need to balance things out with a few good words for what is quiet simply one of my most played games of the past few years. No other game has such a dedicated community of players online from around the world playing on an ever evolving battle field with constantly updated play lists and everything is so well balanced plus because of a well implimented ranking system it always gives an incredably fare match I really can't say enough good things about this outstanding game… Expand
  3. aspentitan
    Jan 15, 2010
    7
    Every heard of the saying "A six dressed up as a nine"? That's how I describe this game. For the most part I tremendously enjoyed this game until the last 3 Chapters of the solo campaign ruined it all. After completing the game I can
  4. MikeH
    Jan 13, 2010
    0
    The majority of the population seems to like this awful joke of a game. Then again the majority of the population consists of very bad drivers. There is nothing good about bad driving or this game but idiots of the world seem to find both to be a favorite pastime.
  5. MetroidPrimeHunter
    Jan 13, 2010
    0
    The most over-hyped, overrated, linear, un-original, kak I have ever had the misfortune of playing. What amsuses me to no end, is the disparity in the opinion of the critics and most everybody else.
  6. Savage
    Jan 1, 2010
    0
    This game is only compelling or entertaining if your a brain dead jackass. Everything in halo has been done before and better. The story is nonexistant and the only remarkable feature is the degree to witch microsoft bribed perfect scores from all commercial game reviewers with "Press packages". The gameplay is horribly repetative, slow paced, and unbalanced. The AI is so horrible This game is only compelling or entertaining if your a brain dead jackass. Everything in halo has been done before and better. The story is nonexistant and the only remarkable feature is the degree to witch microsoft bribed perfect scores from all commercial game reviewers with "Press packages". The gameplay is horribly repetative, slow paced, and unbalanced. The AI is so horrible Neverwinter nights, an old game by bioware, has modules with better AI scripted by random normal people with little to no scripting experiance. The multiplayer would be fun if every other game didnt have some random hacker and the guns actualy featured some balance. Ive seen several people argue that this game is good, but the only arguments they can come up with are "Its good" or "Its epic" to which i respond "Your an idiot".… Expand
  7. Snayke
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    Halo 3 is one of the most engaging and ingenious games I've ever played. Right off the bat I was blown away by the colorful landscape and amazing graphics. The achievements for finding skulls and replaying the campaign on harder difficulties had me playing it forever. Even when all of that was done, the online experience is nothing short of amazing. Best Halo Game Yet!
  8. oliverB
    Dec 27, 2009
    4
    i can find nothing unique about this generic FPS. seriously, its just another sci-fi shooter with sub-par graphics and boring gameplay. if this was another standalone game, it would get horrible reviews, but just because of all of the halo fanboys, it gets good reviews.
  9. J.G.
    Dec 26, 2009
    7
    As much as I loved the first two Halo games, I just can't say that about the third one in the series. Now, I'm not saying this is a BAD game, it's just not the best it could've been. Halo 3's graphics where fantastic for its time and are still pretty impressive to this day. There's a great campaign that's a bit short, but it's still fun. If you have As much as I loved the first two Halo games, I just can't say that about the third one in the series. Now, I'm not saying this is a BAD game, it's just not the best it could've been. Halo 3's graphics where fantastic for its time and are still pretty impressive to this day. There's a great campaign that's a bit short, but it's still fun. If you have friends that you can play the campaign with, it usually is more fun. Friends are the core of this game, if you don't have friends with Halo, don't get Halo, it is that simple. The game is also a ton of fun to play online...with friends. The community is made of bratty 12-year-olds that think they're tough $h1t. If you have friends to play with, I'd recommend keeping them. The real problem with this game is that it doesn't have the same feeling as the original Halo and instead feels more like Resistance rather than its awesome, awesome original game. Too bad, too, because that would've made it awesome.… Expand
  10. JS
    Dec 16, 2009
    10
    Best Halo game, in my opinion. Had everything of the other two games, and then some. For one thing, the multiplayer is classic. You can't surpass it. Its a pure FPS through and through. No gimmicks. It is the standard. Graphics will age well, were the best on the market at launch. Storyline beats the first game hands down, although not sure about the second game. Gameplay is Best Halo game, in my opinion. Had everything of the other two games, and then some. For one thing, the multiplayer is classic. You can't surpass it. Its a pure FPS through and through. No gimmicks. It is the standard. Graphics will age well, were the best on the market at launch. Storyline beats the first game hands down, although not sure about the second game. Gameplay is immensely improved, even if you just account for the fact that the horrible 'white and black' anomalies are off the Xbox controller. The gameplay is simple, yet complete. Dynamic, but only confusing for toddlers. Its got several modes of play, massive replay value. For coop, aswell as multiplayer. There's hundreds upon hundreds of hours of gameplay. Skill plays a huge part in this game, not simply experience with the gameplay mechanics. If you're an FPS player, this is pickup and play. Unlike games such as Gears of War, its not necessary to make a vow of solitude to learn to play. Not much more to be said. This game is a 'hall of famer' for sure.… Expand
  11. AshS
    Dec 5, 2009
    7
    I'm giving it a 7 because the Multiplayer's good. Campaign was absolute crap compared to the other two games; I mean, come on. ODST was better. Sure, the AI is good (unlike some games, it's actually dynamic and can react according to different situations, try watching it sometime), but the story lets it down and makes the campaign feel terrible. Ending was alright, but I'm giving it a 7 because the Multiplayer's good. Campaign was absolute crap compared to the other two games; I mean, come on. ODST was better. Sure, the AI is good (unlike some games, it's actually dynamic and can react according to different situations, try watching it sometime), but the story lets it down and makes the campaign feel terrible. Ending was alright, but still recognisable as a rehash of Halo 1 that was less enjoyable to do. Multiplayer's solid, it works well, and it's not unbalanced if you play normal MM. That's the reason I enjoy it - I can stop playing for 4 months, go back to it and there'll still be people at my level. it's not like CoD where if you buy the game two weeks late everyone's prestiged and you do nothing but die, which in itself makes it much more fun. What else... Graphics were good for its time, especially on a custom engine, but could do with some AA and decent reflections. Story sucked but made sense in that they had a limited timeframe to do it and cut quite a lot of stuff...yeah. Overall a decent game with strong MM but a very lacking campaign. Best part is probably the fact that there's always someone in MM at your level, so it doesn't matter whether you picked up the game on day one like me or the 2 year anniversary - there's still 500,000 people evenly matched for you to play. That alone is one of the reasons it's so popular and why I like it.… Expand
  12. NB
    Nov 29, 2009
    10
    This is a great game, but the story a bit too small, not enough play quickly, can only be used outside the plot came to add,the whole, this is a very great game
  13. MarcA
    Nov 18, 2009
    4
    Sorry Halo fanboys, but i cant understand what all the hype is about. It was ok but thats it. I had it finished in 6 hours and was so glad that it was over. Had it not been for the second last mission i might have enjoyed the campaign a bit more, but honestly that had to be the worst level design of all time. Admittedly there were moments that i thought were very cool but not enough that Sorry Halo fanboys, but i cant understand what all the hype is about. It was ok but thats it. I had it finished in 6 hours and was so glad that it was over. Had it not been for the second last mission i might have enjoyed the campaign a bit more, but honestly that had to be the worst level design of all time. Admittedly there were moments that i thought were very cool but not enough that i'll be jumping on the Halo bandwagon anytime soon. I didint play the multiplayer so cant comment on that however. In summary - An ok game but not the gem i thought it'd be.… Expand
  14. Ricky
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    Nothing special about this game at all. Its a cookie cuter FPS. The AI is lame with predicable actions. The story just was a rehash of the first one just about. Not worth paying for or even playing matter of fact. Your money is better off spent on a ps3 and getting Killzone 2.
  15. ChristopherB
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    What game is still one of the most popular games online even after 3 years? Halo 3 is an exceptional game when it comes to multilayer and single player. The multilayer combat never gets boring in my opinion and it is still very fun to this day. Graphics are great even after 3 years. If your an achiement hunter then this is a mandatory game to boost since its has a possible 1750 to be What game is still one of the most popular games online even after 3 years? Halo 3 is an exceptional game when it comes to multilayer and single player. The multilayer combat never gets boring in my opinion and it is still very fun to this day. Graphics are great even after 3 years. If your an achiement hunter then this is a mandatory game to boost since its has a possible 1750 to be earned from it.… Expand
  16. KennyC
    Nov 15, 2009
    6
    Halo 3 sits in the middle. If you want good sniping and realistic fire fights play any call of duty. if you want quick fast paced action. Buy a cheap pc and get quake 3 or ut 2004. Now that is just the multiplayer. the single player pityful compared to the first halo and not much better than halo 2. dont get me wrong i will still play it if im bored but that is all.
  17. ryanA
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    this game is amazing. the story is well done as always. the music will be remembered like old megaman music of the final fantasies. graphics look awesome. the multiplayer really is intense, it might be a little hard for some people, but the hardcore gamers know that this is a shooter at its best.
  18. AaronM
    Nov 7, 2009
    6
    this game is overly praised it is not a very good title. The campain is only good the first time you play it then you never look at it again. You will find yourself spending more time playing custom games with friends more than anything. On the bright side of things the online in this game is great the xp system works awesome but with double xp weekend you will find yourself playing this game is overly praised it is not a very good title. The campain is only good the first time you play it then you never look at it again. You will find yourself spending more time playing custom games with friends more than anything. On the bright side of things the online in this game is great the xp system works awesome but with double xp weekend you will find yourself playing custom games to level up. This game might as well be a party game if it wasn't for the other review companys giving it such a high score the game is not a A game it is just antisipated by the magazines and web sites and then brain washes gamers into believing its the best game ever.… Expand
  19. JesusM
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    Halo is what I expected. the series is known for the vehicles, the guns, and the maps. I must say Bungie has done it again. The balance of the gameplay is 99% perfect. The new weopons like the spartan laser and the gravity hammer are awesome. the campaign has very good music and atmsphere. one of the best cut scenes i have seen in a video game. The multiplayer is where it shines thanks to Halo is what I expected. the series is known for the vehicles, the guns, and the maps. I must say Bungie has done it again. The balance of the gameplay is 99% perfect. The new weopons like the spartan laser and the gravity hammer are awesome. the campaign has very good music and atmsphere. one of the best cut scenes i have seen in a video game. The multiplayer is where it shines thanks to theatre and the game rules. alo 3 multiuplayer is addictive. the battle rifle is fun to use as is the sniper rifle. Halo is memorable game and the theatre mode lets you relive you most memorable moments. The graphcs are pretty especially in the first level with HDR lighting effects and beutiful colors. Truly a classic.… Expand
  20. MarcelloS
    Oct 27, 2009
    10
    Halo 3 is a great game with a fun campaign and an excellent multiplayer experience! It came out 2 years ago and it still tops some of the FPS coming out to this game! Must play!
  21. ChristianG
    Oct 25, 2009
    10
    Amazing replayability, playing with skulls is incredibly hard, and the multiplayer delivers and is as addicting as COD4. The storyline leaves me wanting more, but it sure does deliver and leaves me satisfied enough.
  22. FredrickB
    Oct 25, 2009
    7
    Being a Halo vet, im a lil disappointed in the Campaign side of the game, ending just an ending, nothing special or surpising about it. The multiplayer side of the game is good. There is so much missing from this game, like equipment use, less use of the many weapons in other Halo's, but im still a big fan of Halo, hopfully they will get the next one right.
  23. dustin
    Oct 21, 2009
    4
    No company should ever be praised like Bungie is. They release what should have been an expansion pack to a primarily multiplayer game, charge 60 bucks for it, and it gets a 94 meta?
    4 for effort. Halo:CE did it best, single and multiplayer for its new age shooter genre.
  24. RonG
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    One of my favorite games ever. It will never get old. The campaign is so-so and some things could be a little better. However, this is meant mostly as a multiplayer game and this is where it excels above all. The replay value is through the roof, and for those who love games that require skill to play and master, Halo 3 online play is just that. Amazing.
  25. BirchLancaster
    Oct 10, 2009
    9
    a lot of people have bashed this game, and i don,t know why, this is one of the best FPS game in decades, sure the single player can get a little tired after playthrough number 3 but i still play the multi-player almost every day and keep coming back to it, also i have noticed that the people that say the multi-player is bad and unbalanced and generally bad at it.
  26. MikeN
    Oct 1, 2009
    5
    This game could have been a lot better. The campaign was way too short and it didn't really explain much of the story. The multiplayer is just downright bad. Every time I play it, i remember why i stopped. The game is fun if u have a bunch of friends who play and you guys can screw around of forge. This is to Oscar G. : yes a boring history..even though this game takes place in 500 This game could have been a lot better. The campaign was way too short and it didn't really explain much of the story. The multiplayer is just downright bad. Every time I play it, i remember why i stopped. The game is fun if u have a bunch of friends who play and you guys can screw around of forge. This is to Oscar G. : yes a boring history..even though this game takes place in 500 years. And of course the gameplay didn't change. What are you going to be killing this game? Zombies? Overall, the campaign was fun for the 2 hours and the multiplayer is way too tournament based.… Expand
  27. JoeE
    Sep 11, 2009
    10
    A purely epic game; great campaign, excellent multiplayer (co-op and vs) and the forge and theatre are great additions. A must have for any 360 collection
  28. JoshwaR
    Sep 5, 2009
    8
    It's not great but it is very good. With some minor bugs in the multiplayer, and even some in the single player it makes for a good youtube game. But those are minor and oftentimes hilarious and easy to overlook. The multiplayer is great but the Exp system could use a ton of improvement. I dont want a CoD 4 look-alike but some aspects would be nice. The campaign was pretty cool at It's not great but it is very good. With some minor bugs in the multiplayer, and even some in the single player it makes for a good youtube game. But those are minor and oftentimes hilarious and easy to overlook. The multiplayer is great but the Exp system could use a ton of improvement. I dont want a CoD 4 look-alike but some aspects would be nice. The campaign was pretty cool at some parts but very fogettable at others. The map packs and the Double Experience weekend keep me comming back for more. One Major problem though is that the Xbox 360 does not like halo 3 at all. I know three friends whose disks were sratched by thier console and no other games were affected. This is what deprived halo 3 of a nine.… Expand
  29. MicahH
    Aug 30, 2009
    9
    Campaign can get old after a while, but first time you play it is a blast. Especially after waiting 3 years from the 2nd game. The multiplayer is where it really shines though. Forge and Custom games are the best customizable multiplayer experiance in gaming. Plus the matchmaking is brilliant and extremely fun. Just straight addicting. It actually takes skil to play, as compared to Call Campaign can get old after a while, but first time you play it is a blast. Especially after waiting 3 years from the 2nd game. The multiplayer is where it really shines though. Forge and Custom games are the best customizable multiplayer experiance in gaming. Plus the matchmaking is brilliant and extremely fun. Just straight addicting. It actually takes skil to play, as compared to Call of Duty games(which I am a fan of) where you just run around until you see an unaware victim and you shoot him before he has a chance to think.… Expand
  30. ChrisS
    Aug 24, 2009
    10
    The best game in the Halo trilogy. Everything in Halo 3 works really well. Forge and Theater are a spectacular addition to the Halo series. The games story is fantastick and surprised me atleast three times. The campaign is short but adds extra replayability with meta games, skulls, easter eggs and meta games. Multiplayer is superb but might be a little too competitive for some people The best game in the Halo trilogy. Everything in Halo 3 works really well. Forge and Theater are a spectacular addition to the Halo series. The games story is fantastick and surprised me atleast three times. The campaign is short but adds extra replayability with meta games, skulls, easter eggs and meta games. Multiplayer is superb but might be a little too competitive for some people tastes. Overall Halo 3 is a deffinite must buy title and is one of the XBox's best games. Halo 3 is a classic just like Bioshock, Gears of War, Oblivion or GTA 4.… 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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