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  1. Dec 3, 2017
    8
    While Halo 3's single-player story is slightly bland and basic it makes up for it with extremely immersive and fun gameplay complimented by an incredible musical score.
  2. Jul 7, 2016
    10
    By far the best online gaming experience I have ever enjoyed. This game in its prime is only rivaled by modern warfare 2. Although Halo 2 is often praised as the best game in the franchise, I found this game to bring the most joy and ENDLESS entertainment. Games like this one deserve an 11.
  3. Nov 16, 2017
    8
    One of the best halo games for sure. Amazing music. Great visuals. Classic halo game play. The introduction of a map editor, theater system, and file sharing was great.

    Sadly... Some things keep it from getting a 9. I wont give a 10 because NO game ever reaches perfection. But a 8 is fair because well... The level Cortana is complete trash in the campaign. Probably the worst mission
    One of the best halo games for sure. Amazing music. Great visuals. Classic halo game play. The introduction of a map editor, theater system, and file sharing was great.

    Sadly... Some things keep it from getting a 9. I wont give a 10 because NO game ever reaches perfection. But a 8 is fair because well...

    The level Cortana is complete trash in the campaign. Probably the worst mission in any halo game. Maybe even worse than some of the crappiest halo 4/halo 5 missions. Also the parts where chief hallucinates cortana in pain are a real bummer. Just put that stuff in a skipable cut scene please. It sort of makes the game boring...

    Some story elements don't make any sense just like in many halo games... For example why doesn't the gravemind kill the chief and arby when he has the chance? Stuff like that is just retarded...

    Multiplayer maps are hit or miss in this game. Maps like guardian are good even though it feels like another lock out basically. But then you got totally crappy maps like high ground where if one team controls the high ground they will easily win. Unfair design... Or maps like isolation, snow bound, or epitaph which are just boring as heck in design and cater to camper trash. Maps like narrows are not so bad but still suffer from players being easily able to spawn kill people and lets get real here... It's just a bridge lol. Not the greatest or most original map... Just saying. Maps like construct often result in just lift camping... Sand trap had a cool idea of drivable bases but often idiots would just drive the base into a crappy spot and lose the match for everyone lol. Maps like valhalla are good but it's just a thin blood gultch with some man cannons... Not the worst maps ever but not the greatest either...

    The way they handled playlists wasn't the best for fairness either. For example if you play 2v2 and get epitaph slayer... Blue team starts by invis and shot gun while red team starts by rockets and over shield... How the heck is that fair? Red team gets a clear advantage right off the bat! similar issues with 2v2 slayer on guardian and a few other maps. Poor attempts at creating fairness yo!

    It's not a terrible game at all but flawed a tad bit. Still... Good game : )
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  4. Aug 20, 2016
    10
    Nota 10 merecido, passei dias jogando com amigos em 4 players, junto com blue dragon ele é o melhor jogo do xbox 360, se quiser conhecer a plataforma compra halo 3
  5. Aug 30, 2016
    9
    THE BEST Halo game i have played so far. Campaign AWESOME. Multiplayer AMAZING. Forge INCREDIBLE. Theater BRILLIANT. Easy 10 in my mind and a lot of others. HALO FTW!
  6. Sep 1, 2016
    10
    This is my all-time favourite video game. The campaign is fantastic, it offers great replay value, and the co-operative aspects are very well implemented. The multiplayer has to be the best FPS PvP ever created. Nobody is at any kind of inherent advantage to anyone else, the only deciding factor in winning and losing is player skill. There are tons of completely varied modes, from theThis is my all-time favourite video game. The campaign is fantastic, it offers great replay value, and the co-operative aspects are very well implemented. The multiplayer has to be the best FPS PvP ever created. Nobody is at any kind of inherent advantage to anyone else, the only deciding factor in winning and losing is player skill. There are tons of completely varied modes, from the totally competitive SWAT mode, to the ridiculously fun and silly Grifball. The game also offers private matches which can be used for anything from private competitive games, hangout sessions, to testing out your favourite new maps and game modes. That's right, you can even create your own game modes and maps in the forge mode, alone or with friends. Then you can play these maps and game modes, and share them with others to enjoy.
    Sadly the user score for this game has been deflated by people who hate on the game, don't like the style of this game and therefore cannot accurately measure how well this game performs in it's ideas, and people who seem to have accidentally picked a lower number than they meant to.
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  7. Jul 15, 2021
    9
    What a legendary game. This is possibly my favorite Halo game yet. Halo Reach is very close, but I mainly just like the multiplayer in that one. This one I like the multiplayer and story. This was the first is the first to have (on an Xbox system at least) Forge mode, and I would spend hours on it. Forge mode got better in games after this, but I still get enjoyment out of 3's Forge. AWhat a legendary game. This is possibly my favorite Halo game yet. Halo Reach is very close, but I mainly just like the multiplayer in that one. This one I like the multiplayer and story. This was the first is the first to have (on an Xbox system at least) Forge mode, and I would spend hours on it. Forge mode got better in games after this, but I still get enjoyment out of 3's Forge. A fantastic FPS. Expand
  8. Jul 9, 2019
    9
    Halo 3 end of the trilogy about the Master Chif (all of us know that all of us are not present). For 2007 a game looks not bad, considering that it was optimized under Xbox One X. Also great disappointment is the lack of CGI scenes as in 2 parts. A game was fine exactly until as The Flood did not appear again. The mission of "Cortana" so in general disappoints. But in the whole Halo 3 veryHalo 3 end of the trilogy about the Master Chif (all of us know that all of us are not present). For 2007 a game looks not bad, considering that it was optimized under Xbox One X. Also great disappointment is the lack of CGI scenes as in 2 parts. A game was fine exactly until as The Flood did not appear again. The mission of "Cortana" so in general disappoints. But in the whole Halo 3 very pleasant action looks fantastically. Even as that surprises, the fact that developers manage to show the same gameplay 3 times and it does not look outdated. Expand
  9. Apr 17, 2020
    9
    9.0 - Probably the best in the series. Multiplayer was epic. It had a large variety of modes including rocket launcher battles or sword only battles. Music and customization was great also. Campaign was easily replayable and had a large variety of environments and missions types (and of course the super memorable final mission with the iconic theme playing). I would say the main issue with9.0 - Probably the best in the series. Multiplayer was epic. It had a large variety of modes including rocket launcher battles or sword only battles. Music and customization was great also. Campaign was easily replayable and had a large variety of environments and missions types (and of course the super memorable final mission with the iconic theme playing). I would say the main issue with this game is that coming back to this game after many years and playing it may not be as fun as you remember, so I would highly recommend playing it with a friend to make it even more fun. Expand
  10. Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Vamos nessa, Halo é um universo surpreendente e fantástico, a saga de seu protagonista Master Chief nos impressiona de tal maneira a fazer com que pensamos em nossa própria vida. Se tem algo que faz todos nós nos divertirmos é esse jogo, nos proporciona momentos de adrenalina, pavor, coragem e amizade. Ótimo jogo para qualquer um jogar e colocar em seu top 10.
  11. Jul 12, 2017
    9
    This is the best game on Xbox 360 to this day. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, I will review this game as it's personally in my 10 best games of all time. Overall, this game is just phenomenal. The atmosphere, level design, AI, involved gameplay, the virality of locations, characters, and graphics (at the time), music, etc. Clearly, Bungie had massive passion towards this game andThis is the best game on Xbox 360 to this day. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, I will review this game as it's personally in my 10 best games of all time. Overall, this game is just phenomenal. The atmosphere, level design, AI, involved gameplay, the virality of locations, characters, and graphics (at the time), music, etc. Clearly, Bungie had massive passion towards this game and development. Also, that's just the story mode. We still haven't gotten into the multiplayer part. And honestly I can't believe it, but somehow this game STILL surpasses multiplayer features in today's games. And NO micro transactions! Features like custom game maps, and various other things. Truly this game is legendary. Expand
  12. Nov 18, 2018
    10
    The greatest and most iconic game of all time. Nothing will ever come close to Halo 3.
  13. Nov 6, 2017
    10
    Amazing story, amazing multiplayer. Hell, possibly the best game I've ever played. It really brings back memories. It was my first shooter game, and I'd always play it with my friends. It was the best. Amazing multiplayer too.
  14. May 23, 2017
    10
    Halo 3 is one of the best sci-fi shooters I have ever played. Everything about this game including it’s campaign, multiplayer, and forge mode are perfected.
  15. Apr 5, 2022
    9
    Straight up making everything from Halo CE better, no more corridors or repetitive stuff. Dual Wielding is a very creative solution that can be used in the entire game to overcome battles, playing as the Arbiter is also very cool (with the introduction of some stealth elements). However, the AI is not very good. Some fights are a breeze because of it, and some are hard because theStraight up making everything from Halo CE better, no more corridors or repetitive stuff. Dual Wielding is a very creative solution that can be used in the entire game to overcome battles, playing as the Arbiter is also very cool (with the introduction of some stealth elements). However, the AI is not very good. Some fights are a breeze because of it, and some are hard because the companion AI lost their IQ. Expand
  16. Aug 7, 2017
    8
    I Play This at multiplayers and i liked but if you are three players, you can't play the real game, you can just play a battle with team or not. But the arms are so fun to kill your enemis
  17. Jul 26, 2017
    10
    This game is really awesome and exciting, I really enjoyed this halo, the graphics and I think that he deserve 10, even though that you can find some troubles, playing in the legendary mode is really awesome. If you have an Xbox, you should by one, it was my first halo and probably my favorite.
  18. Oct 3, 2018
    8
    Halo nunca foi uma franquia que me interessou muito mas esse game em especifico me chamou a atenção, um grande jogo do Xbox 360 e o melhor Halo da franquia que eu já joguei, compra certa
  19. Nov 9, 2017
    10
    What a game... The perfect end for the trilogy. The game-play is the same, just perfect. Can't wait to play halo 4. The campaign length is OK, not perfect. But was a blats playing this awesome game. I didn't touch the multilayer.
  20. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The best Multiplayer FPS of all time.
    I don't think we will ever see another game like Halo 3.
  21. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    one of the best games of all time and is still played today good graphics and tight controls.
  22. Dec 1, 2017
    10
    A classic, a riveting story with very well designed levels, excellent gameplay, and a strong Multiplayer in it's day, Halo 3 was one of the best games released in 2007.
  23. Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Halo 3 has one of the best stories in the world of games, the soundtrack is just perfect, excellent graphics for 2007.
    The best game I've ever played
  24. Jan 20, 2018
    10
    MY GOD, The finally in the original halo trilogy, it is AWESOME

    Graphics=10, Great to this day Music=10, THE BEST EVER!!! Story=10, SO GOOOOD Replayability/Length=9.5, YES! PLAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN, ITS THE PERFECT LENGTH Gameplay=10, BEST MULTIPLAYER OF AN FPS EVER, AND ITS JUST PLAIN FUN This leads to a grand total score of ....... 99! You heard it here, I consider this to
    MY GOD, The finally in the original halo trilogy, it is AWESOME

    Graphics=10, Great to this day
    Music=10, THE BEST EVER!!!
    Story=10, SO GOOOOD
    Replayability/Length=9.5, YES! PLAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN, ITS THE PERFECT LENGTH
    Gameplay=10, BEST MULTIPLAYER OF AN FPS EVER, AND ITS JUST PLAIN FUN

    This leads to a grand total score of .......

    99!

    You heard it here, I consider this to be one of the greatest games of all time
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  25. Jul 6, 2018
    10
    probably the greatest FPS ever made. The halo series is a giant in the video game world and Halo 3 is where the series peaked. The game created hype for a game like nothing ever seen before and it delivered, Halo 3 has everything, great gameplay, Story, Characters, World building, amazing soundtrack, Multiplayer, custom games and many many other features. If you havent played halo 3 andprobably the greatest FPS ever made. The halo series is a giant in the video game world and Halo 3 is where the series peaked. The game created hype for a game like nothing ever seen before and it delivered, Halo 3 has everything, great gameplay, Story, Characters, World building, amazing soundtrack, Multiplayer, custom games and many many other features. If you havent played halo 3 and the other original Halo games you must be living under a rock cause these games are masterpieces. Expand
  26. Feb 15, 2018
    10
    I loved this game so much true system seller for 360 when I came out I was 10 and omg it was so exciting. Played so much Multiplayer and Single player just a great Halo game.
  27. 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.
  28. Jul 7, 2018
    9
    Halo 3 is damn near perfect, not exactly but close. The level design this time around is a mash of
    Halo: CE's and Halo 2's linear and open ended game worlds. The combat feels and mechanics feel more fine tuned than Halo 2 but the weapon sandbox has somehow become more redundant. The multiplayer is pretty much perfect and to this day is accessible online and offline (Note: The
    Halo 3 is damn near perfect, not exactly but close. The level design this time around is a mash of
    Halo: CE's and Halo 2's linear and open ended game worlds. The combat feels and mechanics feel more fine tuned than Halo 2 but the weapon sandbox has somehow become more redundant. The multiplayer is pretty much perfect and to this day is accessible online and offline (Note: The multiplayer levels are the worst in the entire trilogy).

    The story while a great conclusion to the old trilogy, feels rushed and doesn't take advantage of the hardware's graphical and video capability. Halo 3 comes close to perfection but maybe it ended the franchise, as we knew it, a little to soon.
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  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. Jan 5, 2022
    9
    HALO 3 is a game that defined an entire console generation. With its bombastic campaign and fantastic multiplayer that set the bar for online shooters for the 7th generation. Along with Its forge and theater modes that really brought the entire Halo fan base together in what were new creative ways. Halo 3 improves upon Halo 2 in almost every way the weapon sandbox has been expanded andHALO 3 is a game that defined an entire console generation. With its bombastic campaign and fantastic multiplayer that set the bar for online shooters for the 7th generation. Along with Its forge and theater modes that really brought the entire Halo fan base together in what were new creative ways. Halo 3 improves upon Halo 2 in almost every way the weapon sandbox has been expanded and improved on. New vehicles are fun and iconic in the series. The game visually still holds up pretty well for a over 14 year old game. The story managed to conclude a trilogy in a satisfying way and fulfilling way, But if I had to criticize Halo 3 I'm not a fan of the prophets voice change nor his change in character as he feels more like a one dimensional bad guy in this one. And the fact there's no arbiter levels is a shame as it felt like he didn't really have much to do in this game. I would of liked him to playa bigger role in the game and I would of liked to see more characterization in the elites a s a whole such as the shipmaster. While I'm talking about Elites the switch to brutes as the main enemy I'm not a big fan of. They are fun to fight nut not as fun I feel and the elites in this game you just don't see enough of them and there kinda more doofy in this game then previous titles. Other then that the campaign is a great time non the less. And on a final note the multiplayer in Halo 3 is some of the best in he series and I cant count the many hours spent playing in my life. Expand
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
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  34. 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
  35. Dec 24, 2018
    8
    Reseña basada en el modo campaña en dificultad leyenda en cooperativo.

    Sinceramente ni fu ni fa. Quizás la trama esta bien, pero los actores de doblaje (y me refiero a la versión original) son malos malos. No podían ponerle menos énfasis y emoción a ninguna frase. La propia voz de El Inquisidor podría ser una modificación de loquendo. Es el segundo juego de la saga que juego y de nuevo
    Reseña basada en el modo campaña en dificultad leyenda en cooperativo.

    Sinceramente ni fu ni fa. Quizás la trama esta bien, pero los actores de doblaje (y me refiero a la versión original) son malos malos. No podían ponerle menos énfasis y emoción a ninguna frase. La propia voz de El Inquisidor podría ser una modificación de loquendo. Es el segundo juego de la saga que juego y de nuevo Cortana está perdida por algún motivo que no me he llegado a enterar en la trama.

    Las misiones están bien, a secas, gráficamente cumple, especialmente dentro de las instalaciones y complejos; pensemos que es un juego de 2007, año en el que se lanzó God of War II para PlayStation 2, por ejemplo.

    Estoy completamente seguro de que fue una revolución gracias a su modo multijugador online, y que asentó las bases junto a Gears of War del online de Xbox 360, pero como no lo he jugado no puedo opinar.

    Cabe destacar la misión final: Halo. Muy espectacular en todos los sentidos.

    Por último, la banda sonora. De las mejores composiciones que he oído en mi vida. Temas simplemente magníficos, brillantes, icónicos y legendarios.

    Al menos, este Halo 3 ha despertado curiosidad en mí de saber más acerca del universo, el lore y los personajes de una de las más icónicas IPs de Microsoft desde tiempos de la primera Xbox, cuando la primera entrega de la saga fue un hito en la historia de los videojuegos.

    Imprescindible si tienes una Xbox 360 o una Xbox One.
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  36. Dec 10, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halo 3 is a game that is far from perfect, and unlike a bottle of wine, it does not get better with time; However, it does not get stale either. After almost 11 years, Halo 3 is still the same thrilling experience that is was all those years ago. While the graphics may not have aged well, and may not have been great in the first place, the gameplay, story, multiplayer, and sandbox settings far outweigh the negative of this masterpiece.

    Story: While the story may not have been the enthralling tale of hope, heroism, and loss like the marketing portrayed it to be, it was not a bland story by any means. The basic story revolves around a green armored super soldier near the end of a 3 decade long war set in the 26th century, an alien who had been disgraced by a major failure, only to be betrayed by the ones who offered him redemption, and a grizzled veteran who knows what the ladies like. The game itself sees humanity desperately grasping for a foothold in a battle up a ninety degree wall, only for them to find an Ice pick and begin scaling the wall, until they finally crest the edge of the wall to gain a glimpse of the end of the war, only for it to be snatched away from them. Overall, the story gets an 8/10 for me, while not perfect, it is a great story with some incredible characters, and sadly the occasional "Dont forget about Cortana" moment.

    Multiplayer: The multiplayer of Halo 3 is by far the best aspect of it, with weapons that act as powerful tools of destruction in their respective environments, while not overpowering the alternatives. The addition of equipment was still a great choice for varying gameplay, while being less intrusive than armor abilities and spartan abilities. Overall the multiplayer gets a 10/10.

    Sandbox: Where do I begin? Lets start with the Human weapons, arguably the most boring in terms of design. The Assault Rifle is your standard automatic weapon, decent is close quarters, terrible against shields, but great on flesh. The Battle Rifle is your go to medium range weapon, the three round burst ensures quick and concise kills. The Sniper Rifle is exactly as it sounds, albeit bigger than expected. The Shotgun is a close quarters masterpiece, the only drawback being it's slow reload speed. The Rocket Launcher sees an downgrade, losing the ability to lock on to targets. The addition of detachable Machine gun turrets sees a powerful heavy weapon, that slows your Spartan or Elite considerably, resulting in a slow but powerful soldier, who is probably in need of some medical attention. Overall, without getting too far into the sandbox, it gets a 7/10. Due in part to the projectile management system, which priorities grenades and equipment over bullets.

    To anyone saying that Halo 3 was over-hyped back in the day, you're not wrong. But it was the right kind of hype, the kind of hype that didn't leave too large of a gap that the game felt empty, but left just large enough of a gap that you are left wondering, what could have been.
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  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. Jan 23, 2019
    10
    Simply my best moments in all my gamer life are comming from this incredible shooter.
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. Jun 10, 2019
    9
    Tal vez el mejor juego de la saga hasta ahora. Tiene un modo campaña excepcional que te mantiene atrapado. También un multijugador muy bueno que asegura rejugabilidad
  44. 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 ;)
  45. MYP
    Jun 18, 2021
    9
    Halo 3 may not be the best game in the Halo trilogy but it is such a great game, it concluded this rich saga the best way possible. The Campaign had some noticeable problems but the multiplayer was Perfect, Halo 3 probably has one of the best multiplayers in any Video game ever. It's just that Good. About the campaign i had a few problems, first of all the game started pretty well but asHalo 3 may not be the best game in the Halo trilogy but it is such a great game, it concluded this rich saga the best way possible. The Campaign had some noticeable problems but the multiplayer was Perfect, Halo 3 probably has one of the best multiplayers in any Video game ever. It's just that Good. About the campaign i had a few problems, first of all the game started pretty well but as the game went on, the "Hollywood clichés" showed themselves. The Campaign of halo 3 was more emotional but less innovative than Halo 2's campaign. Halo 2's story-telling was revolutionary for it's time and still is but i doubt i can say that about halo 3's campaign; i can say it was pretty awesome. Overall halo 3 may not be the best game in the trilogy but it is an absolute rich game and it concluded the halo Trilogy's story arc the best way possible. Expand
  46. Aug 8, 2019
    9
    The gameplay was as good as first maybe even slightly better, music was good as the first but not as good as the second, and the story was 80% as good compared to the second but still amazing.
  47. 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
  48. Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Probably the best of the best of the Halo games. (Or at least tied with Reach for being the best Halo game.) Halo 3 campaign was fun for the entirety, beginning to the end. The story was incredible, and a lot of fun. And all of the new weapons made the gameplay much more fun.
    I was never big on Multiplayer, but this game had amazing multiplayer. I had a lot of fun playing multiplayer.
    Probably the best of the best of the Halo games. (Or at least tied with Reach for being the best Halo game.) Halo 3 campaign was fun for the entirety, beginning to the end. The story was incredible, and a lot of fun. And all of the new weapons made the gameplay much more fun.
    I was never big on Multiplayer, but this game had amazing multiplayer. I had a lot of fun playing multiplayer. There is just something with how the Halo games play, that make it a lot of fun and worth playing.
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  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Genial el juego si bien me falta sacar todos los logros espero poder regularlo un dia
  53. Feb 26, 2020
    9
    A fantastic game with great music, memorable levels and strong characters. Great gunplay.
  54. Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Honestly a classic, a revolutionary game that changed the market, unfortunately it's forgotten nowadays.
  55. 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
  56. Jan 22, 2020
    5
    this game is one of the most boring games I have ever played it just feels like one one of the most generic shooter games its just trash and boring do not buy this game unless you want a game to waste your money on
  57. 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.
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  58. Feb 16, 2020
    10
    Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time.Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Best game of all time. Expand
  59. Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Best FPS ever. Campaign is just wow, multiplayer is still alive (though the Collection) after more than 13 years.
  60. May 23, 2020
    9
    definitivamente el halo con mayor personalidad, tomo todo lo que hizo divertido a halo 2, lo hizo mas accesible, mas dinamico y añadio muchas nuevas mecanicas, halo 3 es un juego divertido de cualquier forma su campaña puede que no tenga la mejor historia (sobre todo si no jugaste halo 2) pero esta llena de momentos entrañables, divertidos, variados, ademas de ser disfrutable de formadefinitivamente el halo con mayor personalidad, tomo todo lo que hizo divertido a halo 2, lo hizo mas accesible, mas dinamico y añadio muchas nuevas mecanicas, halo 3 es un juego divertido de cualquier forma su campaña puede que no tenga la mejor historia (sobre todo si no jugaste halo 2) pero esta llena de momentos entrañables, divertidos, variados, ademas de ser disfrutable de forma cooperativa y hasta con 4 miembros si se juega en internet, el multijugador tiene mapas de altisima calidad con muchas posibilidades, ademas de que todos los modos de juego son bastante personalizables y se pueden jugar en internet. Expand
  61. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    "Halo 3" Is the epic conclusion to this sci fi action shooter trilogy, with a sturdy story and online to keepp it going for years.
  62. Aug 18, 2020
    9
    Uno de mis favoritos de la saga, cierra el gran ciclo de Bungie con una calidad estupenda, todo funciona en este juego, especialmente el crecimiento de los personajes y del universo. Imprescindible para cualquier fanático de la saga y de los videojuegos Mi calificación 9.4/10
  63. May 17, 2020
    10
    Es un buen juego, la historia es excelente un buen cierre a la trilogía de bungie (en lo personal prefiero este juego al reach). tiene un multijugador bastante bueno aunque en este punto si lo juegas necesitas un poco de experiencia. El soundtrack es una belleza al igual que los otros
  64. May 18, 2020
    10
    It’s a very god Halo probably Halo 3 will be the best Halo, the adventure in the story with Master Chief and Arbiter is amazing and a good multiplayer.
  65. May 28, 2020
    8
    I liked the ending, concluding the saga that way was the best, if you are a fan of halo, you will like this one
  66. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Gostei bastante kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  67. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I just got a huge nostalgia boner for this **** game lol, I don't remember much about it. It's been years, I just know the gameplay and campaign is 10/10.
  68. Aug 6, 2021
    10
    The best closure of a trilogy, and that left the standard quite high in both the campaign and gameplay, its multiplayer mode was one of the best, you have the forge for the first time, being the delivery that had more additions than its predecessors for xbox and pc at that time, and that by playing it in the master chief's collection, it already lets you know that it moves quite well evenThe best closure of a trilogy, and that left the standard quite high in both the campaign and gameplay, its multiplayer mode was one of the best, you have the forge for the first time, being the delivery that had more additions than its predecessors for xbox and pc at that time, and that by playing it in the master chief's collection, it already lets you know that it moves quite well even though it is a 2007 game. Expand
  69. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Campaign: I really enjoy we are Chief during the final offensive of Human-Covenant War also the stakes are very higher as we try to stop the Covenant from Unleashes The Ark also one of the most epic scenes in gaming is the Arrival Of The Forward Unto To Dawn accompanied with amazing score by O' Donnells & Salvatori's

    Multiplayer: Has some of the best of multiplayers i remember having a
    Campaign: I really enjoy we are Chief during the final offensive of Human-Covenant War also the stakes are very higher as we try to stop the Covenant from Unleashes The Ark also one of the most epic scenes in gaming is the Arrival Of The Forward Unto To Dawn accompanied with amazing score by O' Donnells & Salvatori's

    Multiplayer: Has some of the best of multiplayers i remember having a good time at Halo Lan Parties playing this game

    This Is The Bar For Video Game Threequels No Matter The Genre In Gaming 10/10.
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  70. Sep 25, 2022
    7
    A solid game, has a good story, good characters, fun level designs, interesting new gear compared to previous games, and beautiful music, but a slight step down from Halo 2 overall. Weapons have even less feel of power behind them than in Halo 2 and the changes to the flood from previous two games made them seem like soft sponges. The story and characters were overall good but did feel aA solid game, has a good story, good characters, fun level designs, interesting new gear compared to previous games, and beautiful music, but a slight step down from Halo 2 overall. Weapons have even less feel of power behind them than in Halo 2 and the changes to the flood from previous two games made them seem like soft sponges. The story and characters were overall good but did feel a little cheesy at moments but nothing that should bother anyone. Had great moments that really brought out emotions and made you care about the characters. Has a great ending and is a good send off to the original trilogy. Expand
  71. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Halo 3 un icono de los Videojuegos y de la 360 no hay mucho mas que decir xD
  72. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    The perfect ending for the bungie trilogy, until 343 came with halo 4 (it’s a good game) and say “we can do a halo trilogy, but worst” and **** the franchise, still, a great game
  73. Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Ignore this, i just wrote this in all my reviews to have in somewhere a list of all cottent thats
    i've saw or played in my life. Just that, sorry if you see this and you are looking for something seious.
  74. Aug 12, 2022
    10
    COD 4 and MW 2 are 10/10 games and some of the best multiplayer games I have played in my entire life. This game is even more special to me, so if I could give it an 11/10, I would.
  75. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    One of the first games I ever played. Halo 3 may be relatively short but it's just brilliant throughout. It really starts getting good around the halfway point and the ending is amazing.
    The level design and environments are the best in the franchise. They feel like a mix between halo CE and halo 2. There are so many memorable missions, mission 7 is one of my favourite levels in the
    One of the first games I ever played. Halo 3 may be relatively short but it's just brilliant throughout. It really starts getting good around the halfway point and the ending is amazing.
    The level design and environments are the best in the franchise. They feel like a mix between halo CE and halo 2. There are so many memorable missions, mission 7 is one of my favourite levels in the franchise.
    The combat also feels smoother than the previous two titles. It's very good.
    It's just a shame 343 can't create games as good as these ones.
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  76. Dec 13, 2021
    10
    just amazing just amazing just amazing just amazing just amazing just amazing just amazing
  77. Feb 23, 2022
    10
    I met a guy with a rocket launcher and he was cool and he jumped on the back of a mongoose and we both got on it and we jumped onto a big crab and he shot the rocket launcher at its legs but he feel off and I killed the big crab but then I searched the floor and found the rocket launcher but no body and it was sad rip rocket launcher guy
  78. Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Beating up the covenant on halo 3 is my favorite xbox experience, especially with my friends
  79. Feb 25, 2021
    10
    I remember this game in 2010 when it blew up again because of Reach but it’s the best Warthog run of all the games
  80. Mar 4, 2021
    10
    I friggin love this game, campaign and online, and those who hate on it, have no real taste in game and don't know a good story even if it punched them in the face.
  81. 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.
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  82. Mar 15, 2021
    10
    This was the game that introduced me into Xbox LIVE and made me fall in love with First Person Shooters (On Consoles) and made some lifetime memories of me running home from school to jump on and kick ass with my friends. Such a classic game, A really great story/campaign that can be played Co-Op with a friend, Multiplayer which was so satisfying to play, and a forge mode (Map Editor)This was the game that introduced me into Xbox LIVE and made me fall in love with First Person Shooters (On Consoles) and made some lifetime memories of me running home from school to jump on and kick ass with my friends. Such a classic game, A really great story/campaign that can be played Co-Op with a friend, Multiplayer which was so satisfying to play, and a forge mode (Map Editor) which I would sink HOURS into for others to play. A classic that will never be forgotten. Expand
  83. Jul 14, 2021
    9
    Halo 3 es la conclusión perfecta del jefe maestro después de su mediocre antecesor que fue Halo 2, Presenta una mejora gráfica importante y que ha envejecido bastante bien, la posibilidad de completar objetivos en áreas semi abiertas se ha maximizado.
    El desarrollo de la historia es sobresaliente con un guión coherente, no abusa de la narrativa transmedia de lo que nos tenía acostumbrado
    Halo 3 es la conclusión perfecta del jefe maestro después de su mediocre antecesor que fue Halo 2, Presenta una mejora gráfica importante y que ha envejecido bastante bien, la posibilidad de completar objetivos en áreas semi abiertas se ha maximizado.
    El desarrollo de la historia es sobresaliente con un guión coherente, no abusa de la narrativa transmedia de lo que nos tenía acostumbrado Halo 2 (una forma burda y mediocre de tapar la historia). El gameplay es similar como siempre desde Combat evolved, pero arreglando fallos como la mira y el hud menos intrusivo, en cuanto errores está la de recuerdos de cortana sin contexto que nos acompaña durante la aventura, un error que si se arreglaste sería perfecto, Esta vez el inquisidor posee más desarrollo, Gran Juego y definitivamente el mejor de la saga.
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  84. Aug 10, 2021
    10
    Esse de longe o melhor Halo. A Gameplay, Historia, Personagens, mecânicas e o principalmente o design das fases faz o jogo ser incrível. Um dos pontos que vale ressaltar é a implementação dos Elites como aliados, nesse jogo além de trazeram aliados com armas novas que não sejam os fuzis de sempre eles também trazem o humor a tona que já estava presente nos halos anteriores mas nesse fuiEsse de longe o melhor Halo. A Gameplay, Historia, Personagens, mecânicas e o principalmente o design das fases faz o jogo ser incrível. Um dos pontos que vale ressaltar é a implementação dos Elites como aliados, nesse jogo além de trazeram aliados com armas novas que não sejam os fuzis de sempre eles também trazem o humor a tona que já estava presente nos halos anteriores mas nesse fui muito aumentado chegando num ponto em que as vezes em que ficamos parados olhando para um Elite apenas esperando ele dizer uma frase engraçada (nenhuma piada é muito fora do normal a não ser que você esteja usando um cranio espescial) também é trazido de volta o nosso elite preferido o arbiter que agora não aparece mais como um personagem jogavel (a não ser no co-op) e sim como um companheiro que está sempre presente nos leveis porem não está o tempo todo neles a gameplay segue a mesma do halo 2 o que destaca esse jogo do antecessor é o design das fase já que diferente do antecessor esse tem fases mais focadas em veículos principalmente o warthdog esse jogo também tem mais fases balanceadas que diferente dos jogos anteriores que tinham fases extremamente difíceis e as vezes quase impossível que lhe obrigavam a reiniciar a fase e poupar balas para prolongar a vida útil do jogo esse não precisa de mais disso já que o online já prolonga bastante. As fases no Halo 3 não são mais impossíveis elas exigem sim um certo nivel habilidades e que você consiga entender o conceito das fases e como derrotar os inimigos um exemplo disso é o The Ark que na primeira vez parece ser muito difícil lidar com os Scarab mas você pega um jeito de uma maneira que você consegue facilmente enfrentar 2 Scarab que seram apresentados em poucas fases depois em ''The Covernant''
    Bom eu poderia ficar horas e horas falando de porque esse jogo é incrível e tão superior aos outros do gênero mas acho que nenhuma palavra descreveria a sensação de jogar esse jogo que mesmo 14 anos depois ainda é um dos melhores jogos do gênero FPS.
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  85. Aug 19, 2021
    9
    More of the same is usually never a good think but Halo 3 changes that because it was that good.
  86. Aug 21, 2021
    10
    I've played this game several times and each time it is a masterpiece! HIGHLY RECCOMEND PLAYING WITH 4 PLAYERS. My FAVORITE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!
  87. Aug 26, 2021
    0
    I think nostalgia for the old days of video gaming is clouding peoples' judgement when it comes to Halo. Quite honestly I cannot stand playing these games.
  88. Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Imagínate un videojuego que tenga todo lo bueno de Halo CE (mapas, historia, enemigos, etc) y Halo 2 (Mejora en el gameplay, conflictos, armas, etc), y no solamente mejora lo b ueno de esos 2 primeros halo, si no que también mejora y soluciona sus fallos (flood, repetitividad...) bien ese videojuego existe y se llama Halo 3, ahora acabo de decir todo lo bueno de Halo 3, armas, mapas,Imagínate un videojuego que tenga todo lo bueno de Halo CE (mapas, historia, enemigos, etc) y Halo 2 (Mejora en el gameplay, conflictos, armas, etc), y no solamente mejora lo b ueno de esos 2 primeros halo, si no que también mejora y soluciona sus fallos (flood, repetitividad...) bien ese videojuego existe y se llama Halo 3, ahora acabo de decir todo lo bueno de Halo 3, armas, mapas, historia, enemigos, conflictos, gameplay, etc. Ahora que hace mal Halo 3? Diria que nada, Halo 3 lo considero un Halo perfecto, no creo que tenga fallos, y si tiene, son tan minimos que ni se notan. Expand
  89. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The story/plot of the campaign is near perfection, not on the level of Halo 2 or Reach but close. The characters are good but a downgrade to Halo 2's incredibly written cast and the campaign is not as in depth. Where the campaign really shines is in terms of its sandbox and gameplay. The sandbox is incredible with the introduction of equipment and multiple new weapons like the grav hammerThe story/plot of the campaign is near perfection, not on the level of Halo 2 or Reach but close. The characters are good but a downgrade to Halo 2's incredibly written cast and the campaign is not as in depth. Where the campaign really shines is in terms of its sandbox and gameplay. The sandbox is incredible with the introduction of equipment and multiple new weapons like the grav hammer and spartan laser. Equipment really makes each encounter more dynamic and fun as it adds another level of thought behind what you do so it feels more rewarding when you utilise equipment well. The guns are the most balanced they have been since CE so each weapon feels viable even on higher difficulties. The first few missions are quite standard and slow but still a good introduction to the game, however the game really begins to pick up after Tsavo Highway with The Storm, Floodgate, The Ark and The Convenant. These 4 missions are 11/10 each being so unique and influencial in terms of story but also fun af. The scale of Halo 3 is portrayed perfectly in these missions ranging from 2 scarabs at once, a flood infestation, and the all out war on the ark. The Ending to the campaign is the best yet with another warthog run but on an astronomical scale compared to CE and much more intense. There is also plenty of Easter eggs and collectibles throughout the campaign like skulls and terminals which add to the lore and also gameplay. The only complaint that i have is that heroic and legendary difficulty is way too unfair while in vehicles and being shot by vehicles.
    In terms of multiplayer this is peak arena shooters, the maps are great, sandbox perfect as well as game modes like griffball on top of the huge amount of custom games.
    Forge is brilliant allowing for you to make your own game modes and mess around with sandbox
    Theatre was a nice addition to the game so you can go back and watch replays
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  90. Sep 5, 2021
    10
    I r gai, who gon teech u leson!!!1!1!11!

    Haloss 3 greatest games ive plaid in mai entir Xbux alive
  91. Sep 29, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. It's the quintessential Halo, it's where Bungie got the formula the most fine tuned.
  92. Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Интересно наблюдать за развитием сюжета, геймплей не надоедает, лучший шутер всех времён и народов, мультиплеер идеален,
  93. Oct 25, 2021
    8
    Halo 3 mostly recaptures the open and creative feel of Halo: CE, and brings the Halo trilogy to an exciting and action packed conclusion, if one that is not particularly unique.
  94. Mar 27, 2022
    7
    A bit disappointing. Gameplay yeah it is the best but the campaign left so much to be desired. It feels like it's going through the motions
  95. 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
  96. Nov 5, 2021
    0
    Anyone who gives this game less than a 9 not even bothered in paying attention to the story or even what is happening. And even if you don't pay attention to those details, the game is great, people who gave low ratings don't like sci-fi games, and they just spent few time in game. Definitely is one of the 3 best games of xbox, and I say, that even today preserves that rank.
  97. Nov 20, 2021
    8
    This review is tailored to anyone who is on the fence about playing the game for the first time, and, as such, it will be subjected to today's standards.

    Halo 3 was advertised as the ending of the Master Chief storyline. At the end of the previous title, the player is left wanting more, so the question is: Did Halo 3 deliver on that promise? Bungie had everything going for them when
    This review is tailored to anyone who is on the fence about playing the game for the first time, and, as such, it will be subjected to today's standards.

    Halo 3 was advertised as the ending of the Master Chief storyline. At the end of the previous title, the player is left wanting more, so the question is: Did Halo 3 deliver on that promise?
    Bungie had everything going for them when starting Halo 3. There were no tight deadlines, the team knew the kind of story they wanted to tell and what gameplay worked and what didn't.

    The gameplay kept betting on that power fantasy the series is known for, with all the weapons and gameplay additions from previous titles, present, yet again. Now, the player is also able to use different abilities that work as pickups, similar to weapons, that can create new gameplay scenarios, though I didn't see myself using them very often. Thanks to the story from Halo 2, in its sequel your main enemy are the Brutes, however, while menacing, they didn't feel like a big threat, since, when compared to their previous iteration, they're much weaker and their design isn't as interesting.
    The soundtrack was, as always, a masterpiece and it knew the right moments to play. It felt like the culmination of every piece written before it.
    The story, however, left me feeling slightly disappointed. The Halo 2 promise of an all out war on Earth was finally realized in this game, but it felt like some elements that made Halo 2's campaign extremely interesting were abandoned. The Arbiter, perhaps due to some of the fan backlash, took a back seat and felt like a cheap copy of the character we were introduced to in the previous game. The same thing happened to the previously established main antagonists, becoming nothing more than some Saturday morning cartoon villains. The level design was so good, however, that the story didn't bother me that much.

    Overall, Halo 3 left me feeling slightly disappointed with its story and the expectations the previous game built, simply weren't met. However, the amazing gameplay and sandbox, mixed with the simple yet genius mission design and environments made me forget these issues. The ending was a beautiful way to send off the Master Chief until someone would need him again...
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  98. Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  99. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    The opening is amazing and the story and gameplay is really good plus the graphics hold up to this day and it was one of the last times I discovered hope in Halo
  100. Nov 22, 2021
    10
    este juego cumple con todo lo que un juego tiene que cumplir y mas porque creó es el mejor de la saga junto al Reach y es muy memorable
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 86
  2. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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[?].