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. johnDoe
    Jul 4, 2008
    2
    This game is good to play ONCE and single player goes from NOT INTERESTING -> Slightly Interesting -> P*SS Poor .

    I regret getting this for my birthday.

    If you really want to play this game, pay $7 and rent it, DO NOT BUY <---HORRIBLE GAME TO OWN
    Gets boring in under a week.
  2. MichaelF.
    Aug 11, 2008
    10
    I laugh at all the negative comments of this game. This game is almost the grounds for all FPS to come.. Notice how all these FPS are starting to use mechanics that Halo uses? This game easily deserves an 8-10. There's really only about 3 reasons why someone would give this game a 0.. 1. Someone who only owns a PS3 and despises the fact that it's not on the console 2. I laugh at all the negative comments of this game. This game is almost the grounds for all FPS to come.. Notice how all these FPS are starting to use mechanics that Halo uses? This game easily deserves an 8-10. There's really only about 3 reasons why someone would give this game a 0.. 1. Someone who only owns a PS3 and despises the fact that it's not on the console 2. You're just Anti-Halo 3. You thought this was going to be the second coming of Jesus.. I can guarantee you if this was multi-platform, almost every comment on here would be 8-10.. seriously folks, you are truly pathetic.… Expand
  3. PinkFloyd
    Aug 1, 2008
    10
    Certainly, this game suffers from a user base that looks at its immense popularity among non-gamers and shudders. I gave this game a ten because not only do I enjoy this game (multiplayer especially) personally, but because people who aren't into video games are still into Halo 3. Even people who claim that you have to be into the franchise to be into Halo 3 are wrong when you look Certainly, this game suffers from a user base that looks at its immense popularity among non-gamers and shudders. I gave this game a ten because not only do I enjoy this game (multiplayer especially) personally, but because people who aren't into video games are still into Halo 3. Even people who claim that you have to be into the franchise to be into Halo 3 are wrong when you look at the sheer numbers. Did one million people log on to Halo 2 every day? Absolutely not, but Halo 3 logs just under that number of users almost an entire year after its release (and anyone who actually plays will tell you that it's not a population of fanboys, because it really isn't). I highly recommend this game, especially for science fiction FPS lovers like myself who want a game with a story that provides more depth and symbolism than CoD4 or Gears could ever hope to offer, and a multiplayer that kicks just as much ass.… Expand
  4. MartinK.
    Aug 16, 2008
    7
    to Christian H. It is "MIGHT AS well," not "minus well." Jesus, people, that's not even grammatical. hell, that's not even a spelling error. that's just called stupid.
  5. joeycarreras
    Aug 22, 2008
    10
    best game ever made
  6. BobJ.
    Sep 11, 2008
    10
    Master D. i just want you to know that you can blow me. The fact that you suck dick at this incredible game doesn't give you an excuse to bash it. If you look at the extra features, the video recorder, the forge, the extremely diverse and numerous maps you can clearly see this game is a ten. The physics engine and graphics are mind blowing alone and the multiplayer will never get old Master D. i just want you to know that you can blow me. The fact that you suck dick at this incredible game doesn't give you an excuse to bash it. If you look at the extra features, the video recorder, the forge, the extremely diverse and numerous maps you can clearly see this game is a ten. The physics engine and graphics are mind blowing alone and the multiplayer will never get old and this game will be looked back upon as revolutionary. Again you can blow me, before you come on here talking about shit you don't know learn your facts you punk ass pussy bitch.… Expand
  7. StuartB.
    Sep 22, 2008
    6
    Halo 3 succeeds in offering the same linear, formulaic gameplay which I'm sure the majority of it's unenlightened fanbase craves. Perhaps if you've never played any other decent FPS titles before you'd think Halo 3 is a ground breaking revelation. However to anyone else whose played many other FPS games of higher calibre will find this to be a trite and turgid Halo 3 succeeds in offering the same linear, formulaic gameplay which I'm sure the majority of it's unenlightened fanbase craves. Perhaps if you've never played any other decent FPS titles before you'd think Halo 3 is a ground breaking revelation. However to anyone else whose played many other FPS games of higher calibre will find this to be a trite and turgid experience which offers nothing new whatsoever. 6/10 for a solid, yet completely uninspired, boring FPS.… Expand
  8. MattyF.
    Sep 20, 2008
    9
    Everyone giving it a 10 is blind, but everyone giving it below a 7 is just as ignorant. Online is great fun when it isn't laggy, Americans can play perfect games 9/10 times, while the rest of the world is left out. Gameplay is solid, Graphics are solid, and it is balanced as all hell. Everyone having a go at the MP obviously does not know how to play the game properly. Anybody can Everyone giving it a 10 is blind, but everyone giving it below a 7 is just as ignorant. Online is great fun when it isn't laggy, Americans can play perfect games 9/10 times, while the rest of the world is left out. Gameplay is solid, Graphics are solid, and it is balanced as all hell. Everyone having a go at the MP obviously does not know how to play the game properly. Anybody can play any game shit and not enjoy it, but once you get half decent, you understand everything and enjoy it. BTW Chris, don't steal Yahtzee's lines. This game is made to be played with mates, Coop and Online. Play with mates and don't care if you win or lose, and you will enjoy it. I've played this campaign around 5 times, certain levels up in to the high teens, and i still love it, why? because it's a social experience. So stop bitcihng.… Expand
  9. KhristianR.
    Sep 29, 2008
    8
    Halo 3 is a good game, but it doesn't really do much more than the first and second games did. It feels more like an addon data disk. It really excels in Multiplayer, especially online. Also the addition of being able to alter the pre-designed levels. I'd say for £10-£15. its worth it, especially with more maps being made available. But I wouldn't go as far to Halo 3 is a good game, but it doesn't really do much more than the first and second games did. It feels more like an addon data disk. It really excels in Multiplayer, especially online. Also the addition of being able to alter the pre-designed levels. I'd say for £10-£15. its worth it, especially with more maps being made available. But I wouldn't go as far to give it 5* ratings 90+% and claims that its the best game of the decade. It is good, but not that good. SCORE : 84%… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. NicholasS
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    (Before i comment on this game i just want to remind all of you that this game has stayed in the top spot for online activity for over a year after its release.I have also noticed that everyone who gives this game a bad review don't actually tell us how it is bad. They just say stuff like "the multiplayer and campaign sucks, the graphics suck" but they don't actually tell us HOW (Before i comment on this game i just want to remind all of you that this game has stayed in the top spot for online activity for over a year after its release.I have also noticed that everyone who gives this game a bad review don't actually tell us how it is bad. They just say stuff like "the multiplayer and campaign sucks, the graphics suck" but they don't actually tell us HOW it sucks, the just go out and say it. If it is how you actually feel about the game and you arent just trying to get it's score down.. the you are entitled to your own opinion.Okay here's my actual Review.) Halo 3 IS give lots of replayability because of all the difficulty levels,skulls,meta game and 4 player CO-OP. It is a bit short however.The Multiplayer is also fun because of the 18(soon to be 24) maps, the arsenal of weapons/vehicles, the saved films and screenshots that you can share. My favorite new feature is the FORGE because you can make your own maps(duh).SOOOO yeah I just think its a really fun game.END OF REVIEW!!!… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. MT
    Feb 22, 2009
    8
    Halo 3 starts off the campaign mode brilliantly with some well set out and well-timed action set pieces. However, later on in the game, which isn't the longest (you could finish it within 4-6 hours) it gets nothing but boring, dull and here-we-go-again style. The multiplayer is unpredictable. The most hyped part of the game, but most disappointing. The lag in match after match, the Halo 3 starts off the campaign mode brilliantly with some well set out and well-timed action set pieces. However, later on in the game, which isn't the longest (you could finish it within 4-6 hours) it gets nothing but boring, dull and here-we-go-again style. The multiplayer is unpredictable. The most hyped part of the game, but most disappointing. The lag in match after match, the continuation of games when everybody lags and dies unexpectedly and the overall poor level design in online maps is the most disappointing part of the game, which certainly isn't one of the best FPSs ever...No where near.… Expand
  15. brianw.
    Feb 24, 2009
    10
    As a single player this was the game I wanted to keep putting in the 360 until finished. I only play online with one friend and it is the one I want to keep playing online. Just the best FPS I have played, nothing frustrating about it. What a shooter should be.
  16. Ex14
    Feb 9, 2009
    8
    I would have put 7.5 but there isn't any option to. Anyway it's been more than a year since it's launch, and glad to say it's still going strong. Needless to say it's a great game. Plus it has lots of re-playability. ESP in it's multiplayer. The reviews below might diss it, but don't be fooled. It is a good game. Just not great. The story's ok, I would have put 7.5 but there isn't any option to. Anyway it's been more than a year since it's launch, and glad to say it's still going strong. Needless to say it's a great game. Plus it has lots of re-playability. ESP in it's multiplayer. The reviews below might diss it, but don't be fooled. It is a good game. Just not great. The story's ok, though u need to have played halo ce and halo 2 to understand what's it about and the graphics though just an updated ver of Halo 2, still. it looks beautiful. Multiplayer is a blast. If not for the ocassionally screechy kids online. HAlo 3 is a game you should at least play once through. Even if u dun buy it, rent it.… Expand
  17. MattS
    Mar 8, 2009
    10
    This game is a great end to the series and in my opinion the best. I will say the story line could have been longer, but the multiplayer more than makes up for any of its faults. And Obama L.., if they made any major breakthroughs with Halo 3, it probably wouldn
  18. MarcusL
    Apr 3, 2009
    3
    Halo has been a series that made the Xbox what it is. Halo was amazing for it's time, with awesome mulitplayer and a compeling story. Halo 2 enhanced the graphics, continued the story and best of all, had Xbox LIVE multiplayer. Now, an expected third installment is out, and..... it tripped on it's shoelaces. First of all, is the story. The story can be completed in around 7 or Halo has been a series that made the Xbox what it is. Halo was amazing for it's time, with awesome mulitplayer and a compeling story. Halo 2 enhanced the graphics, continued the story and best of all, had Xbox LIVE multiplayer. Now, an expected third installment is out, and..... it tripped on it's shoelaces. First of all, is the story. The story can be completed in around 7 or so hours, which is nothing nowadays. Secondly, is the multiplayer side of things. Sure the usual 16-player matchmacking is great, but the custom games is littered with awful custom made maps and games. I know I'm critizing this game on the public's creations, but really, it's the public's fault. Thirdly is the map packs. Yes, some are good, but the rest are pointless and a waste of space. Add the fact that they all started off at the price of 800 Microsoft points, and you've reached fanboy central if you buy all of them. All in all, Halo 3 would have been a good game, if it wasn't for an awfully short campaign, awful custom maps and expensive and mainly crap maps, and you've got a dissapointing end to a great series.… Expand
  19. 123456
    Jun 8, 2009
    10
    Anyone who rated this game a 0 especially the guy who said this is xbox 360's killzone 2 should be burnt alive. Seriously Halo 3 came before killzone 2, it doesn't make any sense. Anyways, great storyline and addictive multiplayer. The theater mode and forge just adds hours of more replay value too.
  20. ElliottW
    Jul 7, 2009
    6
    Now call me bitter because all my friends are now addicted to the darn game, but I think this game is extremely overated. I'd say the only good aspect of this game is the multiplayer, and even that wasn't great. Oh, and if you are planning on buying it, expect drab corridors aplenty!
  21. DanielV.
    Aug 11, 2009
    1
    This game is absolutely horrendous, and ridiculously over hyped. Seriously, a 94? The story is bland, and the multiplayer is nothing to get even remotely excited about.

    This is one of the few games that has mad me lose more and more faith in humanity. I honestly don't see how people can enjoy this game like the reviewers do. If you want a real game that out does Halo 3 in every    This game is absolutely horrendous, and ridiculously over hyped. Seriously, a 94? The story is bland, and the multiplayer is nothing to get even remotely excited about.

    This is one of the few games that has mad me lose more and more faith in humanity. I honestly don't see how people can enjoy this game like the reviewers do. If you want a real game that out does Halo 3 in every facet; play Half-Life 2.    … Expand
  22. MichaelK.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    I've had so much fun with this game. the campaign wraps up the halo story nicely and multi player is amazing as always. For some reason there always seems to be a large number of people who just spam low scores on the halo games saying how bad they are for stupid petty little problems, none of which makes the game less enjoyable in some way. this is what console shooters are all I've had so much fun with this game. the campaign wraps up the halo story nicely and multi player is amazing as always. For some reason there always seems to be a large number of people who just spam low scores on the halo games saying how bad they are for stupid petty little problems, none of which makes the game less enjoyable in some way. this is what console shooters are all about. no its not deep like HL2 but its fun… Expand
  23. JosephL.
    Nov 13, 2007
    9
    Great game, possibly the best in the Halo series, but it's multiplayer is still too catered to the casual player.
  24. JoeD
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    This is a fantastic game. Ignore the low scores from the others, most of them are just ignorant. The graphics are also superb, without being as technically impressive as Gears of War. This game has far superior gameplay to most FPS titles including Half Life 2, Bioshock and Gears of War. Most of all Halo 3 is great fun and well worth purchasing.
  25. NJ
    Oct 1, 2007
    3
    Not even HD. Moore and Gates were claiming just two E3s ago Halo would be the best game graphically on any system and were showing supposed "in-game" footage. Now the game is out and it's nowhere close to the footage they showed, infact the game isn't even HD. It's only 640p resolution, upscaled to 1080p. Very disappointed.
  26. ApocalypseBrown
    Nov 16, 2007
    9
    For those who slander Halo 3, and say Call of Duty 4 is a more mature and better game? That is complete rubbish! Apart from the single player of COD4, Halo pisses all over it with polished gameplay, the best mulitplayer on any shooter, and map maker capabilities. Ok the single player here is marginally better than Halo 2, much isn't really saying much. But there is less repetition For those who slander Halo 3, and say Call of Duty 4 is a more mature and better game? That is complete rubbish! Apart from the single player of COD4, Halo pisses all over it with polished gameplay, the best mulitplayer on any shooter, and map maker capabilities. Ok the single player here is marginally better than Halo 2, much isn't really saying much. But there is less repetition and a much better arsenal of weapons, there is lots of fun to be had here. But where it excels to God-Father status is the multi player. The best ever! There is too much to write about, so go forth and play it! Forge is a nice novelty, and those patient enough to make good maps are well worth playing on. Overall I understand why some are upset about Halo, but this is second best shooter out there EVER! COD4 is a decent, but wooden ride with racist propaganda steeped all over it. Multi player score - 10. Forge - 9. Single player - 7. Overall 9!… Expand
  27. D.Smith
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    I didn't have high hopes for this game, as I was disappointed greatly by Halo 2, but it manages to surpass my expectations. The changes to dual wielding are great, as are the new weapons, multiplayer is far more balanced, and it has the most robust, yet intuitive multiplayer components of any game I've ever played.
  28. TimE.
    Nov 17, 2007
    7
    The graphics and story are awesome, however... it looks like Halo 2 with higher resolution textures and very little innovation. Next Gen Gaming shouldn't include Halo 3 as a front runner. This game is very last generation in it's thinking. Perhaps i was just hoping for something new.
  29. LanaR.
    Oct 11, 2007
    8
    Aesthetically, the game is amazing to look at. The campaign mode was definitely short but I found it really fun. I liked the new weapons and the revamping of the old ones to look and sound more amazing. The new tools, such as the auto-turret and the regenerator and the bubble shield, etc etc are kind of pointless in multiplayer and take too much concentration to deploy. I am having a Aesthetically, the game is amazing to look at. The campaign mode was definitely short but I found it really fun. I liked the new weapons and the revamping of the old ones to look and sound more amazing. The new tools, such as the auto-turret and the regenerator and the bubble shield, etc etc are kind of pointless in multiplayer and take too much concentration to deploy. I am having a problem with multiplayer mode in general. I thought I was pretty damn decent in Halo 2 multiplayer, and now I feel like I'm a total newbie. I feel like I have no advantage over other players with any weapon combinations I choose. It almost feels like you're playing in third person compared to Halo 2 feeling like you were right there in the game. Is it just me, or do you not FEEL getting hit or shot? It's like you're running around just fine and suddenly you're lying there dead without any warning, and I don't find multiplayer as fun as H2.… Expand
  30. AnonymousMC
    Oct 1, 2007
    9
    Big fan of the series. I liked the campaign, don't really know why people are so upset about that. The gameplay itself is next to perfect but some decisions made by Bungie concerning the multiplayer just keeps amazing me. TEAM SLAYER with shotty snipers?!?!? that's a joke, why snipers have to ruin such a good playlist? But moreover, where's the hardcore playlist???!?!?!?!Big fan of the series. I liked the campaign, don't really know why people are so upset about that. The gameplay itself is next to perfect but some decisions made by Bungie concerning the multiplayer just keeps amazing me. TEAM SLAYER with shotty snipers?!?!? that's a joke, why snipers have to ruin such a good playlist? But moreover, where's the hardcore playlist???!?!?!?! everyone loves oddbalsl and king of the hills, now they are nowhere to be found. One other thing: MP maps. Huge setback, spoiled by too big areas. And that snowy map; why on earth there are those shield-doors??? makes gaming ridiculous. I just wait for update to make things right again. Bungie wake up! loose the snipers, add k.o.t.h.'s. You guys don't want to please majority, you have to please everyone!… Expand
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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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