Halo 3

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  1. RayD.
    Sep 25, 2007
    7
    Well i am half way through the campaign and last night while playing i sat there and thought its good but not that good.... the multiplayer is pretty nice i like the upgrades they did on it compared to halo 2. Its close to the same game with twists that i think were needed esp for online. but good job overall microsoft.
  2. [Anonymous]
    Sep 25, 2007
    9
    Based on the games multiplayer, this game deserves a nine. I don't play it myself because its not my cup of tea, but with the most robust and feature laden online modes I can see why many people do.
  3. EmoryB.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    I've been following this game from the begining. this is a fantastic game. yes, its mainly focused on multiplayer because in the long term that whats going to keep their fan base up. yeah its gonna piss off the people who do it mainly for the story line but it makes it up wth its incredible multiplayer.
  4. ChrisK.
    Sep 25, 2007
    7
    The hype hurt the game, that's where it all begins. Reviews hit left and right for games over a 9.4 when it is a truly unique and innovative creation, Halo 3 was neither of these. With some decent graphics, new weapon additions and relatively shallow story line, the game isn't living up to these reviews. Microsoft must be deep in some pockets to get the reviews this game has The hype hurt the game, that's where it all begins. Reviews hit left and right for games over a 9.4 when it is a truly unique and innovative creation, Halo 3 was neither of these. With some decent graphics, new weapon additions and relatively shallow story line, the game isn't living up to these reviews. Microsoft must be deep in some pockets to get the reviews this game has been given. Fanboys rejoice, smart gamers rent.… Expand
  5. TylerG.
    Sep 25, 2007
    4
    Good way to end, but too short.
  6. JaycenA.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Bungie can do no wrong! this game is just too damn awesome! Tha multiplayer is awesome & Bungie incorporated gamers mods from Halo 2 into 3, now that is too cool. Tha sad part is that the trilogy is over :( please please make Halo 4, 5 & 6!!! Halo 3 is tha Greatest Game of all time. Graphics dont quite match up to Gears of War but gameplay beats EVERYTHING!
  7. Thomas
    Sep 25, 2007
    5
    What a disappointment. This game was a dinosaur before it was even released. But i think the bigger disappointment is the sheer lack of credibility so many of these reviews are truly showing by giving it so many perfect scores. this game had me yawning within 10 minutes, and thinking i was still getting over Al Gore losing the election. Any reviewer out there that scored this game a What a disappointment. This game was a dinosaur before it was even released. But i think the bigger disappointment is the sheer lack of credibility so many of these reviews are truly showing by giving it so many perfect scores. this game had me yawning within 10 minutes, and thinking i was still getting over Al Gore losing the election. Any reviewer out there that scored this game a perfect 10 clearly has either fanboy blinders on, or is afraid to bash the most hyped game in history in the face of the advertisers that fund their magazines and websites. the bugginess and outdated graphics and sound effects alone should've dropped it a couple notches... way to have a spine, guys. you should be embarassed for yourselves.… Expand
  8. JoelP.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Great game, near-infinite replayability (that's not actually a word), great multiplayer and campaign, what more can you want from a game ?
  9. JimmyD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    4
    The campaign was a huge disappointment. Graphics were good, although the Admiral was just a huge crap-pile, and the sound was good and the controls were intuitive and easy as always, but the campaign was just not good. never felt like the story and the MCs part in it were as solid as the first two. There were no moments where I was astounded by the epic nature of the fight and the game The campaign was a huge disappointment. Graphics were good, although the Admiral was just a huge crap-pile, and the sound was good and the controls were intuitive and easy as always, but the campaign was just not good. never felt like the story and the MCs part in it were as solid as the first two. There were no moments where I was astounded by the epic nature of the fight and the game was over too soon. The ending was a giant cop out too. Really original guys. Its an underwhelming capstone to what was my favorite console game ever. I will say however that I have not yet played the PvP stuff, so please take that into account. But damn was the single player not good.… Expand
  10. CharlesD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Great game, best game of all time. Gears of what? cod who?
  11. StuartG.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    I'd give it a 9.6-9.8, but I'm fine with a 10 too. At first, to be honest, I was a little disappointed because it was so much like Halo 2, but after around an hour the differences became perceptible--I think your expectations can get in the way of actually experiencing the game. And the depth of replay offered, the whole film experience--I have to say, it isn't Halo: CE I'd give it a 9.6-9.8, but I'm fine with a 10 too. At first, to be honest, I was a little disappointed because it was so much like Halo 2, but after around an hour the differences became perceptible--I think your expectations can get in the way of actually experiencing the game. And the depth of replay offered, the whole film experience--I have to say, it isn't Halo: CE (magic beyond most games in the same way Starcraft, or Civilization is), but it doesn't try to be. It offers an experience unlike any video game ever made, and I think as time goes on this will become universally accepted, whether it is commonly perceived now or not. Short version: wow, just wow.… Expand
  12. TomN.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Lives up to the hype and goes beyond it as well; who was expecting the brilliance that is Forge? Also while the graphics may not be quite as good as Gears Of War's, anyone who was disappointed by them is a very cynical person indeed, it's considerably more beautiful than a heck of alot of other next-gen games. Compare it to Red Steel, go on.
  13. KevinC.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Perfection for the console FPS, shines brilliantly in multiplayer.
  14. NathanC.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Everything I expected, and maybe a little bit more. The campaign comes to a satisfying(albeit somewhat predictable) close, and the multiplayer cranks it up another notch. It's certainly enough to warrant the amount of hype. It may not be revolutionary, but it's sure as hell fun.
  15. 360Fan
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Best coop ever.
  16. EdwardH.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    First, to all those who said that this game was too short, trying playing it on normal, heroic, or legendary, and then tell me it was too short. Also wtf do you do with your time man the game was released yesterday and you beat it already? Umm get a life , get a girlfriend, and put the game down for a sec. Not to mention that it has an awesome multiplayer system for up to 16 players...so First, to all those who said that this game was too short, trying playing it on normal, heroic, or legendary, and then tell me it was too short. Also wtf do you do with your time man the game was released yesterday and you beat it already? Umm get a life , get a girlfriend, and put the game down for a sec. Not to mention that it has an awesome multiplayer system for up to 16 players...so try that on for size. Also a few comments about the graphics, are you guys blind, "It looks like Halo2" was one comment..."what?!" Firstly no way, and second just no way. The game is amazing, the story is an intensive conclusion to an amazing trilogy, and quite frankly we need to take that part in mind. If you want a better more advanced Halo3 experience try playing the game on heroic or legendary and see what happens when the AI starts calling for reinforcements and backup, and starts making better use of it's tools and weapons. So 10 is my vote I have been a Halo fan since before I had an xbox, and I still think it is the best story based FPS and online multiplayer FPS to date. Sony may be able to beat the graphics, but getting that many fans interested 3 times will be harder I think. To all those who got Halo 3 and love it, keep lovin' it guys, ms will keep pushing for more games like this.… Expand
  17. JohnY.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    Rehashed backtracking/linear single player levels, average graphics and a killer multiplayer game add up to a definite purchase for Halo fans.
  18. TonyP
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Amazing graphics, great story, insane amounts of multilayer modes! So much to do and not enough time!
  19. TomC.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Great graphics, story and intense FPS, with more enemies to kill at any time on an halo game
  20. RazaB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    The game must be rated based on how it compares with other 2007 games, not how it compares with Halo 2. Based on its competition, it is good but short of top-of-the-line in nearly all categories.
  21. Barry
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Graphics - 8 Gameplay - 10 Value - 9 Overall - 9 It's a great game, no doubt about that. The in game graphics look really awesome and colourful, but the fmv leads alot to be desired. The jumping system is alot of fun, and it is nice to be able to jump in a game and pull off accurate shots while airbourne. I just have this little thing at the back of my head saying that something is Graphics - 8 Gameplay - 10 Value - 9 Overall - 9 It's a great game, no doubt about that. The in game graphics look really awesome and colourful, but the fmv leads alot to be desired. The jumping system is alot of fun, and it is nice to be able to jump in a game and pull off accurate shots while airbourne. I just have this little thing at the back of my head saying that something is missing from this game..and that seems to be the end result in great expectations. Ok, so i have only played the first one and never Halo 2 before, so i may not understand the story very well but so far after reaching the third level, single player seems to be a bit flat. But there's more where it all came from i guess..but i think i'm sensible enough to make a good judgement of what i have played so far. Overall, extremelly overhyped by the media and some fanboys (as they do) but it's a decent FPS that deserves a decent scoreline. There is nothing wrong with it at all, the only things that really stopped me from giving it a 10 was the fmv and it failing to live up to my expectations..and also the Sun/NOTW calling it the game of the decade when that is just uter rubbish, but it doesn't surprise me with a tabloid that talks a load of crap! Halo 3 is a very good game. I recommend it!… Expand
  22. Razgriz13
    Sep 26, 2007
    1
    I have never really been a Halo fan but I found myself more disapointed with Halo 3 than Halo 2. It was too short, the storyline is not engaging, the graphics remind me of Halo 2, The levels were repetitive and environments all looked the same, it has cheesy characters and a cheesy storyline. Multiplayer is fun. But there is no way I am going to pay to play over Xbox Live.
  23. ThomasG.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Fantastic game and it lives up to the hype.
  24. BrandonH.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    To be absolutely honest, I give this game a 10. I have been a Halo fan through out the years and this one is my favorite. The campaign is a little short, however it is highly engaging, and truly a unique shooter experience. At first I thought the ending was extremely dissapointing and anticlimatic, however if you wait through the credits, you will indeed see the answers to your questions. To be absolutely honest, I give this game a 10. I have been a Halo fan through out the years and this one is my favorite. The campaign is a little short, however it is highly engaging, and truly a unique shooter experience. At first I thought the ending was extremely dissapointing and anticlimatic, however if you wait through the credits, you will indeed see the answers to your questions. So dont panic initially after beating it. By the way the multiplayer is the best hands-down. Combine all this with new weapons, vehicles, and The Forge and Film options, this game is freaking great!… Expand
  25. DanielD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Sublime. Would pay £80 just for the multiplayer.
  26. MattE.
    Sep 26, 2007
    5
    This game is not that good. The guns are skeet and it doesn't really look that good compared to other 360 titles. I am really disappointed.
  27. SeanM.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    If you go into this game expecting the second coming or something completely new and different than the previous Halo's, maybe you won't be that impressed. To put it bluntly, this game is Halo 2 with a new coat of paint and a whole bunch of new features. However, if you go in and take the game for what it is, I guarantee you'll be extremely impressed. It's a very solid If you go into this game expecting the second coming or something completely new and different than the previous Halo's, maybe you won't be that impressed. To put it bluntly, this game is Halo 2 with a new coat of paint and a whole bunch of new features. However, if you go in and take the game for what it is, I guarantee you'll be extremely impressed. It's a very solid shooter with some great graphics, finely tuned gameplay, a good story that actually ends (or does it?), awesome multiplayer, and a whole list of features that should keep you coming back for more again and again. I gave this a 9 not because it was the most innovative game ever, but because it accomplishes perfectly everything it sets out to do.… Expand
  28. AllenA.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Yes it does live up to the hype, so what if the campaign is short, you still get that steller experience, ai is ten times smarter than in the previous halo, the only problem that i had with the game is that the graphics could have been a tad bit better, but still a great game. Multiplayer has some cool new levels to experience, and they are really big levels. The music is amazing, nothing Yes it does live up to the hype, so what if the campaign is short, you still get that steller experience, ai is ten times smarter than in the previous halo, the only problem that i had with the game is that the graphics could have been a tad bit better, but still a great game. Multiplayer has some cool new levels to experience, and they are really big levels. The music is amazing, nothing better to hear bum bum bum bummm while blazing your gun into battle. Great game.… Expand
  29. Ben
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    Hype aside, it's good but not great, solid but unspectacular. Sound design is amazing, levels are good, control is OK, AI is pretty horrible, and the story isn't done nearly as well as 1 or 2. The attention to hardcore fans with Forge and Theater is welcome, but it feels like this came at the expense of the actual game. Fans will be pleased, but 2 was better, and it compares Hype aside, it's good but not great, solid but unspectacular. Sound design is amazing, levels are good, control is OK, AI is pretty horrible, and the story isn't done nearly as well as 1 or 2. The attention to hardcore fans with Forge and Theater is welcome, but it feels like this came at the expense of the actual game. Fans will be pleased, but 2 was better, and it compares poorly to recent PC games like Half-Life 2 or Bioshock.… Expand
  30. GuillaumeD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This game is simply too good. A must buy for anyone who loves FPS.
  31. JonathanD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Single player is better then halo 2 by far but the original in my opinion was the best single player campaign in gaming history and this although good isnt as good as Halo, Half Life 2, Bioshock, or many other single player games. And its longer then everyone says, it took me more then 10 hours to complete, and i played on heroic, many parts will a few tries but nothing too frustrating. Single player is better then halo 2 by far but the original in my opinion was the best single player campaign in gaming history and this although good isnt as good as Halo, Half Life 2, Bioshock, or many other single player games. And its longer then everyone says, it took me more then 10 hours to complete, and i played on heroic, many parts will a few tries but nothing too frustrating. Also its glitchy, idk if its just my copy or what but the the final cutscene just died, and i never saw the credits it just got stuck on a single frame, now i gotta replay the final part to see the whole thing. There are also many bugs from killing things, often the enemies will just start to run into a wall and keep running thinking they're going somewhere. not often but it happened a few times to me, ill kill something or someone and their body will do that annoying twitch if it lands on an edge or another object. Usually im not picky about little bugs like this but Bungie prides themselves at completely polishing a game with no bugs and my grade for polishing it is a B-, not the A that halo was or B+ that halo 2 was. Graphically it is amazing at times but a lot of things are just bland and look exactly like they did in halo 2. The explosions are the best ive seen in any video game thou. Multiplayer is better then any other console game of all time and in my opinion better then all computer games too because it is so accessible, and with downloadable content it will only get better. Short Review Gameplay 10-feels like halo, simplicity is a great change of pace to games like Bioshock Graphics-8 Some things wow you others arent much different from Halo 2 Story-9 good wrap up with many twists you wont see coming Replayability:9 will be a huge xbox live title for both co op and multiplayer Sound - 10 think halo 1/2 sound except improved Weapons/Vehicles -10 many new weapons and vehicles to satisfy everyone.… Expand
  32. BillyE.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    ALL major sequels will have the same gameplay and formula. To expect Bungie to churn out new and fun elements is simply impossible. Forge? Its just a map editor, people say. Saved Films? Nothing that the PC couldnt do. What did you expect from Halo 3? Flying brutes firing rainbows out of their mouths? Grunts that barf lasers? Bungie actually created a system that utilized the new ALL major sequels will have the same gameplay and formula. To expect Bungie to churn out new and fun elements is simply impossible. Forge? Its just a map editor, people say. Saved Films? Nothing that the PC couldnt do. What did you expect from Halo 3? Flying brutes firing rainbows out of their mouths? Grunts that barf lasers? Bungie actually created a system that utilized the new features perfectly, a refined system that bests many other games. THE GRAPHICS. People complaining about this really need to get hit in the head. Maybe the graphics had to be tuned down? The battles in Halo 3 are many times the size of the largest GoW map... GoW 2will have the same gameplay CoD4 will have some nifty features but the same gameplay. Crysis will have the same overused gameplay and is shiny. Haze will have the same overused gameplay. My predictions for the dumbass comments of the games of the future. To people who say Halo 3 is Halo 2.5, you should seriously check out a side by side comparison. There is a difference.… Expand
  33. Matolamomo
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Awesome game that pulls together all the elements that have made this a great series and perfects them. I wouldn't read too much into 1/10's from people who've probably never owned a 360 let alone played this. The console wars are alive and well sadly.
  34. RyanG.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Halo 3 definitely lives up to the hype. The campaign was a decent length and ties everything together, the graphics are great though not perfect (more than made up for by the rock solid frame rate), and the music and voice acting was excellent as usual. The multiplayer is not a huge step up from the last incarnation, but it's hard to make it much better. The re-mapping of the X and Halo 3 definitely lives up to the hype. The campaign was a decent length and ties everything together, the graphics are great though not perfect (more than made up for by the rock solid frame rate), and the music and voice acting was excellent as usual. The multiplayer is not a huge step up from the last incarnation, but it's hard to make it much better. The re-mapping of the X and shoulder buttons take a little getting used to, but it becomes second nature after a while. The new weapons and equipment are welcome additions and the new maps are for the most part good as well. Overall, a more-than-solid title for the 360 and a must-buy for anyone even remotely interested.… Expand
  35. Rev.Gomez
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    It's really alot of fun. How can you possibly beat taking down a Scarab on a ghost from beneath its legs? That said, the graphics are a bit sub-par, but come on! They look perfectly fine! All of you out there, stop f**king whining! This game is damn good!
  36. AhmedG
    Sep 26, 2007
    4
    Too much hype for an avrage run and gun shooter.
  37. yoM
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    I gotta say i played the game and love it. People keep saying it sucks but its just that you expect way too much out of it and ruins the game when you get it. oh and the campaign owns
  38. JackDaniels
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    This game is a lot of fun and has a ton of replay value, especially if you have an xbox live account. The single player is fun, but multiplayer is where all of the Halo games are at their best. Although the game has very good graphics, they could have been better, and that is why this game gets a 9 out of 10 from me.
  39. VitoP.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    The game feels more complete than anything I've played before it. It is so well thought out. People have there quirks about it but what needs to be understood is how well it is designed. Load times are fantastic, all the effects inside the game with the replay feature, the forge feature, everything about this game is simply amazing. Only while I was playing Half Life 2 did I feel The game feels more complete than anything I've played before it. It is so well thought out. People have there quirks about it but what needs to be understood is how well it is designed. Load times are fantastic, all the effects inside the game with the replay feature, the forge feature, everything about this game is simply amazing. Only while I was playing Half Life 2 did I feel this way about a game, and no matter how hard I try not to, I have to say this is above and beyond. Whoever does not own a 360 - Get One. Because without it your missing on what a truly great game experience is. Thanks Bungie !… Expand
  40. ChadK.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This game is fantastic end of story, the single player campaign is fun, the gameplay is tight and the AI and graphics a definitely improved. Beyond all of that the multi-player is amazing, Forge is a great and Inovative addition and being able to record your entire battle, play it back from any angle and edit it to your liking... give me the name of 1 other game that does that. I would This game is fantastic end of story, the single player campaign is fun, the gameplay is tight and the AI and graphics a definitely improved. Beyond all of that the multi-player is amazing, Forge is a great and Inovative addition and being able to record your entire battle, play it back from any angle and edit it to your liking... give me the name of 1 other game that does that. I would have given it a 9.7, because it's not perfect it's just awesome, since there is no option for 9.7 here, I rounded up.… Expand
  41. PotL.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Good beautiful game, excellentissime, j'adore.
  42. AryzonaBay
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This game is abundantly awesome. Great graphics, tons of features - only snag is that campaign just doesn't compare to the first.
  43. AlvaroV.
    Sep 26, 2007
    7
    Good game, but nothing really original in the series. There is no story at the beginning and the level design is slightly repetitive. However, combat is as polished as in previous titles. Too much hype, I guess.
  44. ChrisS.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    I can't believe all of the negative reviews I'm seeing. Those people who are giving ratings of 1-6/10 really need too open their eyes and realize that too much innovation could change the game entirely. Halo 3 has innovation (equipment, nicely tweaked control scheme, Forge, Saved Films) but it doesn't go over the limit that many people are expecting it to, so it still feels I can't believe all of the negative reviews I'm seeing. Those people who are giving ratings of 1-6/10 really need too open their eyes and realize that too much innovation could change the game entirely. Halo 3 has innovation (equipment, nicely tweaked control scheme, Forge, Saved Films) but it doesn't go over the limit that many people are expecting it to, so it still feels like Halo. If you feel it was overhyped, blame yourself for expecting the hand of god to come down and make Halo 3 the perfect game. The Single Player/Co-Op campaign is somewhat short, but far more spectacular than a game like Gears of War's even shorter and less exciting campaign. Playing 4 man Co-Op over Xbox Live, a feature that GoW left out, is the best Co-Op gets, especially on the Legendary difficulty. In fact, the only issue I have is that the dialogue from characters is sometimes so low that you have to turn up your TV a bit during cutscenes. Not a big deal. Multiplayer is nearly flawless in my opinion. There are so many different game modes to choose from, in addition to being able to create your own and download other people's game modes and maps. I've noticed that a majority people are sticking to the "Golden Three things of Halo"(Weapon, melee, grenades)in conjunction with the Assault Rifle, which can make the game a bit repetitive at times. The solution? Turn Assault RIfles off. Turn anything you want off. Make it a rockets match with low gravity on your version of High Ground loaded with fusion cores. Customize anything you want to. This is perhaps Halo 3's biggest innovation. Halo 3's graphics are not bad either. Granted, GoW's textures beat out Halo 3 here, but when you consider how much of a technological advancement the Unreal Engine 3 was in GoW and that Halo 3 does not have that engine, Halo 3's graphics are quite remarkable, especially on an HDTV. Marty O' Donnell's composition is as amazing as in the first two games, and it expectedly adds depth and complexity to the game's single player missions. Gameplay is extrordinary, as is the AI. All in all, I'd ask that you actually play ALL parts of the game (that includes the multiplayer unlike most reviews I've seen here) before you write a 5/10 review because "Halo 3's storyline was too short!" Oh, and if you haven't played any of the game at all and you're trying to write a review to bash it, go away.… Expand
  45. Daz
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Only one complaint and it is in the CG the faces do not look hi def quality and they walk funny. Other than my complaint about the CG that is about it. The controls feel good, it looks fantastic in 1080i (I know it looks even better in 1080p). The best interactive flames and water I have seen in a 360 game. For the people complaining about the length of the game I would like to ask how Only one complaint and it is in the CG the faces do not look hi def quality and they walk funny. Other than my complaint about the CG that is about it. The controls feel good, it looks fantastic in 1080i (I know it looks even better in 1080p). The best interactive flames and water I have seen in a 360 game. For the people complaining about the length of the game I would like to ask how long you expect a shooter should be? Halo, Halo 2, Gears of War, Call of Duty all of these franchises give you a 10-15 hour campaign mode so what do you expect for an online 4 player co-op shooter? The meat of this game is in its features and online capability. After playing in any mode you can record and send videos to friends to talk trash later. You can manipulate the design of objects on a map (by yourself or with friends), you can watch the movies together its chocked full of possibilities. The score I would give it is a 9.8 due to the above mentioned in game CG.… Expand
  46. LyleB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This game has all the best qualities of the 1st and 2nd games, and puts them together in awesome package that's as fun to play as it is huge. A very cool story, and incredibly fun gameplay. 4 person CO-OP is seriously fun!!
  47. [Anonymousguy]
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    Not really anything spectacular on the single player, and the Online not as fun as halo 2.
  48. elmhurstNY
    Sep 27, 2007
    9
    I give this game a rating of 9 because I am a Halo player. By that, I mean; I play Halo online in xbox live. Now if you have limited experience w/ online play or, it's never interested you.. then I can see why you could be disappointed by the campaign. For all you that are bitchin about the short campaign, and not breaking new ground.. I hear you.. now go away. The reason why this I give this game a rating of 9 because I am a Halo player. By that, I mean; I play Halo online in xbox live. Now if you have limited experience w/ online play or, it's never interested you.. then I can see why you could be disappointed by the campaign. For all you that are bitchin about the short campaign, and not breaking new ground.. I hear you.. now go away. The reason why this game is so good (in my opinion) is because it STILL plays like halo, but is SO polished that it will entertain for years. It comes down to Fun Factor. Period. Now, when I say Halo (and Fun Factor) I mean Halo on xbox live.. because frankly there's no other game that plays with the Online functionality and game play like Halo. Like Bungie's 'holy pyramid' of weapon, grenade, and melee? What do you guys know about that? To me, that is the heart of playing Halo competitively. Bioshock? hahaha does that game play online? I've rented that game, and graphics and game play were admittingly excellent BUT there's no Online aspect to it!! In this day and age, why the fuck would you buy ANY First Person Shooter if it's not online? Bioshock was entertaining, it had smoother graphics and sound than Halo 3, BUT could I see myself playing that game a month after buying it? How would I do that? Somebody please explain to me how a grown adult could play a FPS against 'the computer' after you've beaten it. Do you guys really have that much fun with it? Really? Maybe it's me, but, this day and age.. If the game doesn't have Online play and if you cant play that game with your buddy half way across the world, in the comfort of your own living room, all the while chatting about the last episode of Beauty and the Geek.. I am not forking down $$ for that game. That's all my halo rant.. thanks for reading lol LONG LIVE HALO (at least until Bungie develops a new FPS).… Expand
  49. MaxC.
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    This game is impressive visually, but lacks in some areas. My main complaint is the insanely short campaign. 5 hours. Thats all. It is definately replayable with the 4 player co-op, the score keeping ability, and the hidden skulls, but 5 hours!? The multiplayer is good, but similiar to Halo 2 with some refinements. The really cool aspect is Forge, where you can take a map and change the This game is impressive visually, but lacks in some areas. My main complaint is the insanely short campaign. 5 hours. Thats all. It is definately replayable with the 4 player co-op, the score keeping ability, and the hidden skulls, but 5 hours!? The multiplayer is good, but similiar to Halo 2 with some refinements. The really cool aspect is Forge, where you can take a map and change the spawning of players, weapons, vehicles, as well as scenery objects and teleports. This could use some improvements though. You get a limited amount of an item you can use, despite having plenty of budget (the way they keep items down). You also can't write on anything, which would be really handy. Also, a delete all items on map option would be FANTASTIC. Overall, this game is good, but it does NOT deserve a 10. These reviews that give it a 10 are going with the hype or being paid off by Bungie/Microsoft.… Expand
  50. MattB.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is a gargantuan technical achievement. The Matchmaking system, The Forge and the Replay Editor are worth the price of admission alone - then there's the campaign, which is to die for when played cooperatively. Don't let the over-hype destroy your experience; the graphics won't initially blow your mind, but the more you play it the more detail you will discover, Halo 3 is a gargantuan technical achievement. The Matchmaking system, The Forge and the Replay Editor are worth the price of admission alone - then there's the campaign, which is to die for when played cooperatively. Don't let the over-hype destroy your experience; the graphics won't initially blow your mind, but the more you play it the more detail you will discover, particularly when you start to view things frame-by-frame in replay mode, which will blow your mind. I've never given a game a 10, but this game is feature-packed, and endless fun.… Expand
  51. MartinM.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    It was a great game. Really loved the campaign and multi player is a blast.
  52. D.O.
    Sep 27, 2007
    9
    Halo 3, multiplayer wise, is a vast improvement. the weapons are more balanced and the game is more strategic and skill oriented. the gap between good and bad players widens.
  53. EoinO.
    Sep 27, 2007
    5
    Looks great shame it's so basic in it's combat system and so unevolved in it's feel/characters. As a shooter it feels like a kids game. I'll stick with Bioshock and Rainbow 6 Vegas thanks. Waste of £40 in my mind I'm trading it in today.
  54. Lansalot
    Sep 27, 2007
    4
    Doesn't really move the series on from the original. Pales into insignificance next to the more accomplished multiplayer titles like GRAW2, Rainbow6 and the upcoming Call Of Duty 4. How come the frame rate issues, when COD4/GOW are far more graphically intensive and work perfectly? I can't believe it took them this long to come up with something like this. Forge is a good idea Doesn't really move the series on from the original. Pales into insignificance next to the more accomplished multiplayer titles like GRAW2, Rainbow6 and the upcoming Call Of Duty 4. How come the frame rate issues, when COD4/GOW are far more graphically intensive and work perfectly? I can't believe it took them this long to come up with something like this. Forge is a good idea however, quite innovative, but the speed of multiplayer gameplay is as if running through treacle. One for FPS-beginners I think (who haven't seen any of the above games)… Expand
  55. JollyJem
    Sep 27, 2007
    4
    I've only presently played single player but it is very disappointing. Bland graphics and sound, dismal AI and apalling script. A truly epic game (which this claims to be) would not sacrifice single player over multiplayer - both aspects should be outstanding. Poor effort.
  56. DLa
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    First, I've been with Halo from the beginning. The first release amazed, the second released was good with a dumb ending, but I had had a deep fear after seeing many unflattering screenshots that this release would not extend the state of the art and I'm sad to say its true. Aside from a few new weapons and vehicles and debatebly enhanced graphics the game breaks no new ground. First, I've been with Halo from the beginning. The first release amazed, the second released was good with a dumb ending, but I had had a deep fear after seeing many unflattering screenshots that this release would not extend the state of the art and I'm sad to say its true. Aside from a few new weapons and vehicles and debatebly enhanced graphics the game breaks no new ground. Which is a shame for such an anticipated release with so much money behind it. Let me break it down. Graphics: 7 Not as good as Gears of War and not as good as Bioshock. The character models are average quality. For example, not as detailed as the players in Madden. Environment: 7 You'd expect to be able to interact with all kinds of things in the environment and blow stuff up. At least this is the mark of next-gen FPS today. Not so in Halo. You can knock stuff over, but you can't look inside of things, break things, use things, etc. Its a very superficial environment. Sound: 5 Oh boy. It's sad. I have a dolby 5.1 setup and the sound from Halo is very muffled and low-def. The weapon firing sounds or ok, but things like grenades sound like they are farther from you than they visually are. Little to no surround effects or ambient noise. A total lack of depth in the sound field. For the best 5.1 game sound, crisp and clean, check out Bioshock as the new standard (I'm not a fanboy, just using a real example of quality). Gameplay: 7 Same gameplay as before with a few new gadgets. No cover control (such as in GoW and Rainbow 6), no squad control, etc. Same, same, same. Story: 6 Getting a bit dated. The opening dialog is a bit perplexing. An utter lack of mind provoking elements in this story. Its a "story on rails". Not to mention, that for 3 versions of Halo the opening sequence is the cliche "the aliens have invaded our barracks" scenario. Tired! Get some new material. Overall: A very generous 7… Expand
  57. Warmonger
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    Good game, but nowhere near the great game everyone makes it out to be! First of all it's too damn short. Sure it's a great multiplayer game but what about the people who don't play online?? oh well, I guess the're just out of luck! The graphics also haven't really improved significantly enough for me to go... Wow! Come on! the only game to really hold that Good game, but nowhere near the great game everyone makes it out to be! First of all it's too damn short. Sure it's a great multiplayer game but what about the people who don't play online?? oh well, I guess the're just out of luck! The graphics also haven't really improved significantly enough for me to go... Wow! Come on! the only game to really hold that distinction this year, "so far" is Bioshock! You only have to look at the superior graphics, such as the water effects,environments...etc and game play to relize, that it rules! It's new and fresh as opposed to old and stale....... R.I.P. Halo… Expand
  58. ChrisE.
    Sep 27, 2007
    7
    I'd consider myself a 360 fanboy. Halo 3 is fun, but just feels like something is missing. I'm trying so hard to love this game. I'm not sure I can.
  59. JohnD.
    Sep 27, 2007
    3
    not worth the wait its halo 2 with more maps be deal.
  60. MarkN.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    The game is excellent. The 12-14 mile view distance is breathtaking in outside levels, and the enemy AI/battles is amazing...and different each time. Amazing game all around and very worthy of multiple play throughs.
  61. MattZ.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    Graphics aren't as good as Bioshock, but who cares, still a blast to play and tons of replay value.
  62. SeanZ.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    Absolutely amazing. This is by far the best in the trilogy, explaining every detail of the previous two's story lines. Updated graphics, new weapons, vehicles armour and maps for multiplayer......this is the best....nuff said.
  63. Denis
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    The best halo game yet. every aspect of the game is exeptional. despite what you might have heard, the graphics ARE awesome, the action is relentless and the music and soundtrack is fantastic. The multiplayer is by far the best and most complete experience on the 360 and indeed any other console out there!
  64. KevinS.
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    Overrated? Unoriginal? Awful, bland, & outdated? Somebody's smoking crack. I'd like to see what kind of game THESE critics would consider a 10. In my opinion, some people just want to hate on anything so well received by the general public. Here, in the Advertising Age, there are plenty of times when something gets so much marketing money behind it that you can't go Overrated? Unoriginal? Awful, bland, & outdated? Somebody's smoking crack. I'd like to see what kind of game THESE critics would consider a 10. In my opinion, some people just want to hate on anything so well received by the general public. Here, in the Advertising Age, there are plenty of times when something gets so much marketing money behind it that you can't go anywhere without hearing about it (SpiderMan 3, for example). And then there are those times, fewer and farther between, when something has so much hype behind it because it is, in fact, a quality product. Halo 3 falls into the latter of the two. In a nutshell, 3 took the best qualities from 1 & 2, gave them a super makeover, added new weapons, vehicles - ones that are enjoyable to use, as always. But it's still classic Halo gameplay - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. As far as plot goes, Halo 3 finishes the series leaving you satisfied in every way, not leaving it too open-ended. You get to do things in 3 that you always wanted to do in the first two, like destroy dropships, or play through the campaign with friends online. The level design threw back to Halo 1, through most of the game, not copying 1, but reminding you of certain key moments. The ending even brings you back to a specific level in 1, which I won't go into, but it's not a boring rehash, it's exciting. The multiplayer side, even though I've just begun to tap into it, has the most updates of all, but once the new button configuration was adapted - which took a little while but was not terribly frustrating - it felt just like Halo should. I blew through the campaign, finishing it in two evenings, and I will be replaying it quite a bit. I love the fact that this game actually has more secrets (the skulls) and tons more to customize. There are very very few companies in this world that near perfection in what they do. Microsoft is NOT one them, but Bungie is - at least right now. People should not be so pigheaded that they can't recognize excellence when they see it. Thanks Bungie, for making, in my opinion, a perfect game.… Expand
  65. JonW.
    Sep 28, 2007
    4
    This game is just a jumped up halo 2, its ridiculously boring, the veichles in this game are god awful, the new guns totalyy useless, and its far too repetive, all it is really is duck shoot, and die, perhaps not in that order, in conclusion WASTE OF MONEY. Spend your money on something worthwile, not this, you'll be wanting your money back very quickly, i did in just 2 hours.
  66. JuanD.
    Sep 28, 2007
    8
    Good game.... nothing jaw droping ....dont belive the hype...it deserve an 8.
  67. DazD.
    Sep 28, 2007
    7
    Nothing new here apart from a few weapons and vehicles. The multiplayer is what it's all about.
  68. NateG.
    Sep 28, 2007
    7
    Halo 2 2 is OK. I've never been a campaign guy (I play the games to have fun with friends), so I judge all Halos on the multi-player, and that aspect of the game has not been improved. Yes, they added some new stuff in there but that alone can't carry the game (some of them are pointless too - like with the grenades). But different and better isn't the same. And am I the Halo 2 2 is OK. I've never been a campaign guy (I play the games to have fun with friends), so I judge all Halos on the multi-player, and that aspect of the game has not been improved. Yes, they added some new stuff in there but that alone can't carry the game (some of them are pointless too - like with the grenades). But different and better isn't the same. And am I the only one who misses the hit % stat? You can goof off the whole time and no one will be the wiser as to the 1,000 shots you wasted. All in all you could play or watch a game of Halo 2 and Halo 3 back-to-back and have a hard time knowing you saw 2 different games. I'm one of those who wanted to like it, but it disappoints. I do believe the name gives it 1 or 2 extra points in a lot of reviews.… Expand
  69. Morecowbell
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    Da-da-da-dummmm. da-da-da-da-dummmm. da-da-da-da-da-dummmm. the greatest first person shooter of all time. bungie included anything and everythimg from the first 2 games and the story is amazing with a great ending that will shock and amaze you. i dont even have to tell you how great multiplayer is. the one flaw with this game is some human faces and textures dont look to great, but the Da-da-da-dummmm. da-da-da-da-dummmm. da-da-da-da-da-dummmm. the greatest first person shooter of all time. bungie included anything and everythimg from the first 2 games and the story is amazing with a great ending that will shock and amaze you. i dont even have to tell you how great multiplayer is. the one flaw with this game is some human faces and textures dont look to great, but the graphics all together are amazing. buy it,own it love it.… Expand
  70. DaveF.
    Sep 28, 2007
    4
    I was a huge halo fan...but 3 is awful. bland and outdated...it feels like an old game, basically a continuation of the first halo which was great for its time, but that was YEARS ago. where is the innovation? what did we wait for? bioshock is many times better than this piece of sh.t. what is wrong with these people who rate it a 10? open your eyes and think for yourselves instead of I was a huge halo fan...but 3 is awful. bland and outdated...it feels like an old game, basically a continuation of the first halo which was great for its time, but that was YEARS ago. where is the innovation? what did we wait for? bioshock is many times better than this piece of sh.t. what is wrong with these people who rate it a 10? open your eyes and think for yourselves instead of believing the marketing hype. yeah i know, i wanted to love this game too but i just can't pretend it's the masterpiece it claims to be.… Expand
  71. RigelH.
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    i think that Halo 3 is a really cool game the graphics are awsome but the pnly thing that anoyes me is that it is only xBox 360. But i have one thats why its awsome.
  72. FurryFox
    Sep 28, 2007
    7
    As many have said before me its mainly a multiplayer game, if you don
  73. BryanM.
    Sep 28, 2007
    7
    It was a little over hyped. I am just pissed you are forced to play as Chief and can not play the Aburder in Campan mode unless you do co op. sorry but you included him in the 2nd why change it now. o and Halo 3 for being the big 360 game does not have that great of graphics. a little better then the beta demo version but barlly. try gears graphics Halo. so in other words HALO one is It was a little over hyped. I am just pissed you are forced to play as Chief and can not play the Aburder in Campan mode unless you do co op. sorry but you included him in the 2nd why change it now. o and Halo 3 for being the big 360 game does not have that great of graphics. a little better then the beta demo version but barlly. try gears graphics Halo. so in other words HALO one is still the best even if you can not play it on Xbox live.… Expand
  74. Jason
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    Any one who thinks this game is too easy needs to play on a real gamers level. This game is a 5 on Normal, but crank it up a couple notches, then Halo shines as always...and please stop comparing it to Bioshock and Gears.....Halo could not be Halo without those epic battles sequences...and bioshock and gears....have none of those.
  75. DaleM.
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    I can't speak to the campaign...to me, who cares...it is all contirived...like most games. Why a perfect score? Xbox live....I played about 4000 games on Halo2...and loved it. After only about 20 games...it is WAY better...twice the weapons...more even-leveled weapons. Those who complain, are really just whinners...this is the real deal....the best online experience you can imagine.
  76. JCS
    Sep 29, 2007
    7
    The single player game felt like they didn't bother with much more than an outline of a story. I have to agree with the comment about warmed over Marathon. The Flood was much more intimidating in 2. Sketchy in many places. Background stills lacked the kind of detail one might want or expect lavished onto them. Normal level was blandly easy.
  77. XavierH.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    Polished, refined and most importantly a value. Halo 3 will make you wonder why you have to spend just as much money to play other games with a quarter of the content.
  78. DarrenH.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    The value in this game is ridiculous. There's so much to do. Addicitng and fun. The score of zero and one and three are laughable and no one believes you. So get over yourself. There's a reason people love Halo. It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it does everything better and grander. The online is seamless and matchmaking is awesome. The campaign is strong, but with co-op The value in this game is ridiculous. There's so much to do. Addicitng and fun. The score of zero and one and three are laughable and no one believes you. So get over yourself. There's a reason people love Halo. It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it does everything better and grander. The online is seamless and matchmaking is awesome. The campaign is strong, but with co-op it rules. The control is perfect, and let's not forget that Halo is the reason you have all these other dual stick FPS games. Bungie practically invented the control scheme for a whole genre. Everyone else is ripping off them, not vice versa.… Expand
  79. PigVomit
    Sep 29, 2007
    3
    Sadly doesn`t live up to the hype. Mediocre single player ,unoriginal and sub standard graphics (was this supposed to be a premium HD title on a next gen console?) Was hoping for more in the multiplayer game again totally underwhelmed .Im sure i was playing this 5 yrs ago ,it was called unreal tournement on the PC which had better graphics / controls / game modes and crucially was more Sadly doesn`t live up to the hype. Mediocre single player ,unoriginal and sub standard graphics (was this supposed to be a premium HD title on a next gen console?) Was hoping for more in the multiplayer game again totally underwhelmed .Im sure i was playing this 5 yrs ago ,it was called unreal tournement on the PC which had better graphics / controls / game modes and crucially was more fun! anyone want to buy my copy (currently around 6hrs old) DISAPPOINTING!… Expand
  80. MikeS.
    Sep 29, 2007
    6
    Maybe I just don't get it, but I don't see what is so fascinating about this game. It's a standard FPS with mediocre graphics and a luke warm plot. Bioshock beats this by substantially more than one metapoint.
  81. SimonP.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    Giving a game of this quality anything like a score of 0,1,2,3 etc shows a breathtaking lack of understanding of video games. Leaving aside whether you do or don
  82. SeanN.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is the best Halo yet, but to be honest I was expecting more from the Campaign.
  83. DavidV.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    A worth addition to the Halo series. Great graphics, fun campaign , and an awesome multiplayer/live. I thought there would be more new ideas, but it's still an improvement over Halo 2.
  84. TomasG.
    Sep 29, 2007
    8
    I played it yesterday at a friend's house and I can't say that I'm impressed. It feels like Halo 2.5 (as some people say) and I can't really come up with a reason why Halo 3 is that superior from Halo 2 (apart from the better (READ: not awesome) graphics. So giving it an 8 feels okay, it's a good game but it's far from perfected imo. It's a remake of the I played it yesterday at a friend's house and I can't say that I'm impressed. It feels like Halo 2.5 (as some people say) and I can't really come up with a reason why Halo 3 is that superior from Halo 2 (apart from the better (READ: not awesome) graphics. So giving it an 8 feels okay, it's a good game but it's far from perfected imo. It's a remake of the previous Halo games and doesn't bring that much new into the playfield.… Expand
  85. NickG.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    It met the hype and more, Single player was a solid 9 and Xbox live was an untouchable 10 that gears could never achieve.
  86. RyanP.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    Hundreds of hours abound when lucky 360 owners pop this gem into their console. Hours of excellent online gameplay, a lengthy and highly replayable single player to boot, and a host of innovative and fin new features, Halo 3 is content laiden, and it's all quality. The graphics are nice, but may be the only disappointment. It's not the best looking 360 game out there, but it Hundreds of hours abound when lucky 360 owners pop this gem into their console. Hours of excellent online gameplay, a lengthy and highly replayable single player to boot, and a host of innovative and fin new features, Halo 3 is content laiden, and it's all quality. The graphics are nice, but may be the only disappointment. It's not the best looking 360 game out there, but it gleams and has some of the best lighting and draw distance ever.… Expand
  87. AndrewM.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    Anyone that rated this a 1 clearly did not play the game. Whether you like FPS or not you cannot say that the game didnt have great landscapes and decent game play, it stayed true to Halo universe and Halo style play.
  88. Anonymous
    Sep 29, 2007
    0
    Sucked.
  89. JoeS.
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    Best. Game. Ever. Seriously, though while the campaign is a little short, the 4 player online co-op, the skulls, and multiplayer easily make up for it.
  90. CarlosM.
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    I must be a very impressionable guy, considering, unlike the vast majority of other reviews, I thought Halo 3 was frickin' awesome! I do admit, however, that I haven't played any other games like it, so that's probably the reason I think it's so good, aside from the fact that I've also been a fan of the books even before the games came out. All in all, I think I must be a very impressionable guy, considering, unlike the vast majority of other reviews, I thought Halo 3 was frickin' awesome! I do admit, however, that I haven't played any other games like it, so that's probably the reason I think it's so good, aside from the fact that I've also been a fan of the books even before the games came out. All in all, I think Halo 3 is a perfect ending to the trilogy; it can't get any better than this. If you've been following the story since the beginning, you should definitely get this game!… Expand
  91. RichardH.
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    The best of the Halo series by a long way, thanks to brilliant multi player design and THE FORGE. Single player is epic and plain great in places but really hasn't changed since the original. Only one gun is really needed, and old schema's die hard when it comes to taking it to battle. Curse the battle rifle and bless the four player co-op: arguably the bestest, bestest thing The best of the Halo series by a long way, thanks to brilliant multi player design and THE FORGE. Single player is epic and plain great in places but really hasn't changed since the original. Only one gun is really needed, and old schema's die hard when it comes to taking it to battle. Curse the battle rifle and bless the four player co-op: arguably the bestest, bestest thing you can do with friends. Out of anything.… Expand
  92. MatthewWilliams
    Sep 30, 2007
    9
    All the Halo games have been very succsessful but Halo3 is the best game of 2007 with great one player gameplay, but the best part is xbox live is the best part. I am only dissapointed how nothing is very new.
  93. DR
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    I don't care what people said about hype and graphics and all that... Halo 3 is a masterpiece, regardless of "how short the campaign is"... they took all of the good stuff from Halo CE, made it better, and put it in the game. Plus, all the stuff that made Halo 2 fun (not much, personally) and put that in too. They even added more than that to the game, which makes it even better. I don't care what people said about hype and graphics and all that... Halo 3 is a masterpiece, regardless of "how short the campaign is"... they took all of the good stuff from Halo CE, made it better, and put it in the game. Plus, all the stuff that made Halo 2 fun (not much, personally) and put that in too. They even added more than that to the game, which makes it even better. Seriously, this is a GREAT game. easily 10/10 in all regards.… Expand
  94. AlexW.
    Sep 30, 2007
    5
    A repetitive, tedious, and overall cookie cutter game in respects to Halo 2. This bore-fest is just like the other two, but with HDR lighting. The graphics arent even really better than Halo 2. One of the major problems in this game is that it can be beaten in less than 3 hours. That is not a game worthy of a 9.5. This game shouldn't have even been reviewed, as it is just Halo 2 with A repetitive, tedious, and overall cookie cutter game in respects to Halo 2. This bore-fest is just like the other two, but with HDR lighting. The graphics arent even really better than Halo 2. One of the major problems in this game is that it can be beaten in less than 3 hours. That is not a game worthy of a 9.5. This game shouldn't have even been reviewed, as it is just Halo 2 with some added gimmicks. What's funny is that Halo 2 wasn;t even that good anyway. Bungie, good job at causing major hpye during the coming days of this game's release, but I just can't give you much credit on what you guys are meant for: a good game. Looks like Bungie is better off at thecircus than behind a programmer's desk.… Expand
  95. CodyN.
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    halo 3 is one of the greatest games ever. I can't imagine anyone not liking this game. Its the best of the Halo trilogy and its definitely going to have me playing for many many many months.
  96. MatthewR.
    Sep 30, 2007
    9
    Its amazing how Bungie manages to wow us. The single player is easy but the co-op was really fun with up to 4 players. the graphics were good but not if you dont have a hd screen . the point of the game isnt its campaign. the point is to get online n play. it doesnt matter if the campaign was boring you should b playing online not on campaign every1 who has played online knows that. i Its amazing how Bungie manages to wow us. The single player is easy but the co-op was really fun with up to 4 players. the graphics were good but not if you dont have a hd screen . the point of the game isnt its campaign. the point is to get online n play. it doesnt matter if the campaign was boring you should b playing online not on campaign every1 who has played online knows that. i think it was worth getting a 360 over and playing with others online. ithink if u play online you will like it if you dont well ur going 2 not like it.… Expand
  97. TravisM.
    Sep 30, 2007
    7
    I'm very disappointed that an almost perfect multiplayer from Halo 1 evolved into a catastrophic mess that Halo 2 and Halo 3 have become. Granted Halo 3 looks to correct some of the mistakes from Halo 2, but still fails in so many ways. Radar in any multiplayer game will only promote people to camp. It's almost as if the game developers couldn't stand being killed so fast I'm very disappointed that an almost perfect multiplayer from Halo 1 evolved into a catastrophic mess that Halo 2 and Halo 3 have become. Granted Halo 3 looks to correct some of the mistakes from Halo 2, but still fails in so many ways. Radar in any multiplayer game will only promote people to camp. It's almost as if the game developers couldn't stand being killed so fast by the pistol in Halo 1 so they decided to make it pointless to use in 2 or 3. I'm still holding out hope that MLG will make a custom gametype via Forge without radar and use about 75% shields. Since you now start with the assault rifle 80% of the battles you face are two people running at one another with assault rifles firing and the one who lands the melee the victor. Unless of course you have someone in the distance using a Battle Rifle or Sniper to pick off the repeatative action. You also are unable to hold up a defensive position by throwing a grenade off the wall to keep the opponent from charging right at you, because the frag grenades don't even blow the opponent back or do more than 35% damage. I've had it happen on countless occassions when I just get a double kill, but that third player comes charging right after you. You throw a grenade right at their feet and scurry around the corner to reload and let your shields recharge for a fair fight. As soon as you get around the corner you throw another grenade just in case he's continuing the pursuit. And wouldn't you know it... That person just keeps running and shooting without any worry that the 2 grenades will kill him. Heck in Halo 1 if you were hit with a grenade at point blank range, you were almost dead and it would blow you 5-10 meters away. Giving the opponent the advantage now because of a well placed grenade. I myself was a huge advocate and fan of the Halo series and would travel halfway across the country to play AGP and MLG tournaments for Halo 1. But the skill level here for Halo 3 is similar to Halo 2, and since the grenades barely deter anyone from charging right at you... It's basically a better version of Halo 2. Better graphics, but almost the same game play. So if you loved Halo 2, you'll love Halo 3. If you're like me and loved Halo 1, then you'll become quickly annoyed with the radar and people camping around corners with the sword (or now hammer). And although the idea seemed interesting, all the 'X' button items need to be removed too. Again I can't fault Bungie because they've appealed to the common FPS player who's just looking hop online and kill some friends. But for those hardcore gamers where you just have to be the best of the best, I'd say wait for COD 4 or perhaps Team Fortress 2 from the upcoming Half-Life 2 Orange Box.… Expand
  98. Andyman
    Sep 30, 2007
    6
    It made my day when I noticed that BioShock reclaimed the top Metascore spot from Halo 3, as the former is a far superior game. In a word, Halo 3 is... meh. Its co-op Campaign mode is its only saving grace, as its online competitive play is so stuffed full of potty-mouthed idiots as to be completely devoid of any enjoyment whatsoever. Then again, I should be GLAD of this.. it keeps these It made my day when I noticed that BioShock reclaimed the top Metascore spot from Halo 3, as the former is a far superior game. In a word, Halo 3 is... meh. Its co-op Campaign mode is its only saving grace, as its online competitive play is so stuffed full of potty-mouthed idiots as to be completely devoid of any enjoyment whatsoever. Then again, I should be GLAD of this.. it keeps these cretins from ruining the games I enjoy playing online. Thanks for the daycare service, Bungie!… Expand
  99. BryceL.
    Oct 1, 2008
    0
    Baby's first fps, with no changes from game to game and incredibly basic. Also the one-player is total garbage, and there is NO replay value.
  100. JakeTheSnake
    Nov 2, 2008
    10
    it was one of my favorite games of all time and i mean it from the heart whoever made this game is pure genius and i think its awesome. whoever does not like it is really weird i swear next time another one like this comes out ill pay all the money i got.
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Awards & Rankings

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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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