Halo 3

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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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
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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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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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