Halo 3

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5503 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 690 out of 5503
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  1. KyleT.
    Jan 1, 2008
    7
    Halo 3, easily the most hyped and advertised game in recent history (all of history?), manages to stand out mostly due to media buzz. Fighting through the layer of fanboyism, however, stands a competent, enjoyable shooter. The single player campaign is short and disappointing. Levels are not only linear, but also poorly designed. A.I. is disappointing, and doesn't really provide and Halo 3, easily the most hyped and advertised game in recent history (all of history?), manages to stand out mostly due to media buzz. Fighting through the layer of fanboyism, however, stands a competent, enjoyable shooter. The single player campaign is short and disappointing. Levels are not only linear, but also poorly designed. A.I. is disappointing, and doesn't really provide and interesting fight. Overall the single-player campaign doesn't exemplify gripping pitch-perfect pacing as Half-Life 2 and often fails to deliver truly interesting action. However, this is a Halo game; it's the multiplayer that counts. Bungie has successfully added new elements to the online experience without ruining the Halo experience. Weapons are still pretty well balanced, and the majority of levels flow great (except a few badly designed ones... looking at you Snowbound) and each have a myriad of interesting strategies. Matchmaking is easy and smooth, and getting into a game with yourself, or some pals, is quick and painless. Overall, Halo is an online experience, and if you purchase the game with that in mind, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  2. MvmntInGrn
    Jan 13, 2008
    7
    While still being interesting and fun you can't help but expect more from the series, especially in its final chapter. Needed more new aspects, Halo hasn't changed much from Halo 1 other than its graphics. Truly surprised to see the constant barrage of 100s its gotten.
  3. SeanD.
    Jan 16, 2008
    9
    Obviously Rat A. doesn't even have the game considering the fact that it says "The stunning conclusion to the halo trilogy" on the back cover and uses the slogan "finish the fight" more times than I can remember.... This game was a dissapointment for me personally because I was expecting something amazing with all the great reviews and hype. The online multiplayer is really fun but Obviously Rat A. doesn't even have the game considering the fact that it says "The stunning conclusion to the halo trilogy" on the back cover and uses the slogan "finish the fight" more times than I can remember.... This game was a dissapointment for me personally because I was expecting something amazing with all the great reviews and hype. The online multiplayer is really fun but it does get repetetive with limited maps... I don't find anything about the game fantastic but it doesn't deserve terrible reviews... The campaign may not be amazing but that is because the bungie team was focusing on multiplayer... The game had okay graphics, great gameplay, not too great of a storyline, but good multiplayer. I personally like gears much more and think this game is hyped when it really shouldn't be.… Expand
  4. JimB.
    Jan 18, 2008
    0
    This game was a HUGE disappointment with all of the hype surrounding it. It's just mediocre, Call of Duty 4 is infinitely better than this dreck. What's even more offensive is that screen shots were released of a level before this game came out. That level didn't make it in to the final game but it wasn't included so it could be sold as a map pack on Xbox Marketplace, This game was a HUGE disappointment with all of the hype surrounding it. It's just mediocre, Call of Duty 4 is infinitely better than this dreck. What's even more offensive is that screen shots were released of a level before this game came out. That level didn't make it in to the final game but it wasn't included so it could be sold as a map pack on Xbox Marketplace, that's downright offensive.… Expand
  5. L.G.
    Jan 2, 2008
    0
    Wow, truly Halo 3 is a magnificent success for Microsoft (and marketing in general). I myself have been stung by the bizarrely high scores given to this title both by (supposedly impartial) professional critics and fans alike. Put simply, this game is not a good first person shooter and I cannot understand how it has even been considered as such, let alone the best fps ever! There is Wow, truly Halo 3 is a magnificent success for Microsoft (and marketing in general). I myself have been stung by the bizarrely high scores given to this title both by (supposedly impartial) professional critics and fans alike. Put simply, this game is not a good first person shooter and I cannot understand how it has even been considered as such, let alone the best fps ever! There is absolutely nothing extraordinary about this game: the graphics still fall behind the PC, the gameplay is decidedly sub-standard and even the story is lacklustre when compared to the likes of Half-Life 2. If you want to see what a truly great game is like play HL2:EP2, within 10 minutes you will realise why Halo 3 pales into insignificance.… Expand
  6. David
    Jan 24, 2008
    10
    Perhaps it is, in single-player, a fairly conventional action shooter; but the combat is intense, visceral, and always excellent. However, it's the online aspect - the peerless multiplayer and, especially, features such as saved films and Forge - that will keep this game alive for years. The benchmark of online gaming.
  7. JohnE.
    Jan 27, 2008
    9
    Even though gamers were promised a truly epic tale that would be virtually impossible for any game to live up to, I think Halo 3 comes very close, not having bought into the hype and read anything about it before I bought it. Online play is excellent, game variants and maps, along with a constant supply of opponents keep it going for as long as you can.
  8. AnonymousMC
    Oct 28, 2008
    0
    Horrible story and simplistic gameplay, yet flawless graphics. The multiplayer sucks due to ill mannered fan boys and little kids. The story is pointless and makes no sense when put in with other games. It is so easy that I beat it on legendary within 2 weeks and I hadn't beaten any other halo before. The game starts to feel like a chore to beat it. This is a bad casual gameHorrible story and simplistic gameplay, yet flawless graphics. The multiplayer sucks due to ill mannered fan boys and little kids. The story is pointless and makes no sense when put in with other games. It is so easy that I beat it on legendary within 2 weeks and I hadn't beaten any other halo before. The game starts to feel like a chore to beat it. This is a bad casual game though many act as it is for hardcore gamers strictly, hence fanboys. Renting this game is a waste of money and time.… Expand
  9. GeoffreyM.
    Jan 30, 2008
    10
    While Halo 3 may not have the polished, efficient appeal of other shooters such as Call of Duty 4, Halo 3 has the soul that other games lack. Despite some obvious flaws in multiplayer gameplay, Halo 3 is the definitive FPS on the 360. And definitely my favorite.
  10. CraigE.
    Oct 5, 2008
    10
    Solid, well paced, and enganging single player (with up to 4 player co-op), coupled with an excellently supported Multiplayer raises this game to the top. Forge map alteration and a full on Single/Multiplayer movie playback only sweeten the deal. Must buy for 360 owners!
  11. JakeB.
    Feb 11, 2008
    0
    This game was way too hyped up. I've never been jipped more in a multiplayer game ever. There are way too many flaws and errors in online play. It had to been programmed by a bunch of monkeys. On top of that, there really aren't that many maps. For big team battle it's the same two maps...how boring. As far as the campaign, I can't believe I spent 50$+ on something This game was way too hyped up. I've never been jipped more in a multiplayer game ever. There are way too many flaws and errors in online play. It had to been programmed by a bunch of monkeys. On top of that, there really aren't that many maps. For big team battle it's the same two maps...how boring. As far as the campaign, I can't believe I spent 50$+ on something that you could beat in a couple sit ins.… Expand
  12. NickJ.
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    Amazing action!
  13. JacobD.
    Feb 15, 2008
    10
    Just about perfect. Whatever you do, play through campaign many times to discover how truly much better Halo3 really is. 1 playthrough really doesn't do this title any justice.The most fun i have ever had playing a game even when compared against the mighty best that is Mario64 , Zelda Past , OCarina and Goldeneye.Halo1 is my personal fave for nostalgia reasons and because of Just about perfect. Whatever you do, play through campaign many times to discover how truly much better Halo3 really is. 1 playthrough really doesn't do this title any justice.The most fun i have ever had playing a game even when compared against the mighty best that is Mario64 , Zelda Past , OCarina and Goldeneye.Halo1 is my personal fave for nostalgia reasons and because of it's wonderfully believable and epic atmosphere but Halo3 is far more astonishing thanks to more refined and superior combat mechanics.Don't listen to rubbish spouted about this only so so.… Expand
  14. MattA.
    Feb 19, 2008
    5
    halo 3 has a very repetitive online, a complete dissapointment. I would rather be playing halo 2. there is barley any new weapons or vehicles. The online is always the same you shoot some one then run up and beat them down. the gravity hammer is a pointless new weapon it is pretty much the exact same thing as a sword. The only thing I liked a bout halo was the campaign and the forge.
  15. JonH.
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    Amazing game, XboxLive will make it last forever. Anyone who disagrees can impale themselves on a rake.
  16. AnonymousMC
    Feb 28, 2008
    7
    Lets start with the good. The graphics are good but that's the case for just about every game these days, the music is still great, and the story is good.

    Now the bad parts. While the enemy AI is decent enough, your marine buddies are just about as bad as they could get. The campaign only lasted me 7 hours my first time though and less on subsequent playthroughs. Some of the    Lets start with the good. The graphics are good but that's the case for just about every game these days, the music is still great, and the story is good.

    Now the bad parts. While the enemy AI is decent enough, your marine buddies are just about as bad as they could get. The campaign only lasted me 7 hours my first time though and less on subsequent playthroughs.
    Some of the level design is terribly unintuitive, specifically the Cortana level. I found myself getting lost in several rooms and wandered around aimlessly for several minutes before I found out where I was supposed to be going.
    The difficulty curve also varies drastically throughout the game. At some points near the beginning I died many times before I could move onto the next area. But as I progressed, it became increasingly easier to a point where it was too easy. The Flood only take 2-3 bashes to kill with just about any weapon. The "boss" fights are complete jokes, and the game ends with the easiest sequence in a game that I've ever played.

    And as for the online multiplayer, I don't care about it. I don't play games online save for RTS games so I can't say if it's good or bad. But with what I have played, the game is decent. There are plenty of better FPS games out there that you can play. If you need to know how the story ends and you hate reading, play the game, otherwise read a plot synopsis and save yourself $60.    … Expand
  17. PhengY.
    Feb 29, 2008
    0
    WOW! Am I missing something? The Halo franchise is mediocre at best, inane at worst... I have to give it a O to counterbalance all the people who enjoy wandering around aimlessing shooting aliens with no visceral appeal or true emotional impact not to mention no tension of any sort. kind of like the Metroid series... I would rather play Joust on the Atari and have 1,000 times of a blast WOW! Am I missing something? The Halo franchise is mediocre at best, inane at worst... I have to give it a O to counterbalance all the people who enjoy wandering around aimlessing shooting aliens with no visceral appeal or true emotional impact not to mention no tension of any sort. kind of like the Metroid series... I would rather play Joust on the Atari and have 1,000 times of a blast then touch this drivel...… Expand
  18. ChrisW.
    Feb 9, 2008
    6
    This game was some-what decent. It is not a game to get excited about though when it comes to the campaign or the multi player. It has a lot to offer online but I found that it eventually became boring and frustrating. This game was sadly overrated and does not deserve the ratings it has received. P.S., one of the most common flaws of this game is its weapon choice. The Assault rifle is This game was some-what decent. It is not a game to get excited about though when it comes to the campaign or the multi player. It has a lot to offer online but I found that it eventually became boring and frustrating. This game was sadly overrated and does not deserve the ratings it has received. P.S., one of the most common flaws of this game is its weapon choice. The Assault rifle is the default weapon and in my opinion it blows. This game could make a unexperienced player look experienced.… Expand
  19. CalumR.
    Mar 26, 2008
    10
    The greatest video game of all time. Combining new features such as forge and theatre with perfect graphics, an excellent online forum community and old-fashioned multiplayer gunplay.
  20. KyleW.
    Mar 4, 2008
    9
    Better than HALO and HALO2 New weapons Better graphics.
  21. DannyS.
    Mar 7, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 truly stands as a worthy sequel to the Halo franchise. It's stunning visuals, overwhelming soundtrack, sublime controls, and limitless entertainment all seem to come together, crafting a game near true perfection. Multiplayer mode is by far its greatest strength. The newly convieved theater and forge mode are not only creative and original, they're completely Halo 3 truly stands as a worthy sequel to the Halo franchise. It's stunning visuals, overwhelming soundtrack, sublime controls, and limitless entertainment all seem to come together, crafting a game near true perfection. Multiplayer mode is by far its greatest strength. The newly convieved theater and forge mode are not only creative and original, they're completely entertaining. Though amazing in so many ways, Halo 3 is not without its flaws. The campaign mode was well concieved and the game's story constantly left me in both suspense & wonder. The campaign, however, was far too short. This is the greatest flaw of Halo 3. Minor technical issues were noted here and there, and the marines AI definently has its problems. The marines seemed to do well in combat, but when operating vehicles, repeatedly running into tree's were quite common. All in all, Halo 3 is among my favorite titles of all time. No game is perfect, and perhaps never will be. But Bungie proved themselves once more, and showed the world that Halo 3 is among the best!… Expand
  22. cameronschultz
    Apr 23, 2008
    10
    this is the best game i have played to date (yes, i am a sucker for FPS) and i do not see anything wrong with it. the story is awesome, a bit confusing at times if you dont know your backstory, and the online is awesome. i cannot think of a better game for the 360, or any other platform ive played on.
  23. MannyB.
    Apr 4, 2008
    8
    This game felt like a bit of a let-down, which is sad considering that the Halo franchise has so much potential. It easily would have gotten a better review if a few small problems were fixed.
  24. JordanK.
    Apr 5, 2008
    9
    Great game. However, the npcs can never understand priorities. For instance, I was driving around a warthog, and all of a sudden I came across a wraith. Normally, the wraith would be the first to go, but the npc was more interested in shooting nearby butterflies. So i tried to let the npc drive. didn't go over so well, considering he was more interested in driving into nearby rocks Great game. However, the npcs can never understand priorities. For instance, I was driving around a warthog, and all of a sudden I came across a wraith. Normally, the wraith would be the first to go, but the npc was more interested in shooting nearby butterflies. So i tried to let the npc drive. didn't go over so well, considering he was more interested in driving into nearby rocks instead of evading wraith fire. Great game, but it's only flaw is computer ai, and it's slightly unbalanced arsenal of weapons.… Expand
  25. JasonM.
    Apr 5, 2008
    0
    With slightly better graphics than quake 1, the storyline of a coloring book, and less gameplay and replayability than a calculator, Halo 3 earns its place as the worst game I have ever played.
  26. RichardM.
    Apr 5, 2008
    10
    Its absolutely amazing. People say that its not worth the money because they are unsatisfied, and its not fair to rate a game because it wasn't what you expected. Halo 3 is a completely different game from halo 1 and halo 2, with new levels, weapons, and features there are handfulls of new features for players, new and old to experience. Though its online doesn't "click" like Its absolutely amazing. People say that its not worth the money because they are unsatisfied, and its not fair to rate a game because it wasn't what you expected. Halo 3 is a completely different game from halo 1 and halo 2, with new levels, weapons, and features there are handfulls of new features for players, new and old to experience. Though its online doesn't "click" like that of halo 2, its campaign is completely amazing compared to halo 2, and its multiplayer is better than that of halo 1. Halo 3 is the perfect compliment to the halo series. Its not perfect, no game is perfect, but is by far the best title on the 360, with the best online play. Halo 3 is definitely a rent, and definitely a must buy.… Expand
  27. John
    May 1, 2008
    0
    this GTA is the best one that came out of the 8 that did. the thing that sucks is that you can't fly the jets.... or the forkleft you can't realy work it... but thats just what suckz with it... the car damge likes real you can see ever dent, the cop realy don't want to just kill you if you pull over they get out and walk to the car and realy arest you... but if u run they this GTA is the best one that came out of the 8 that did. the thing that sucks is that you can't fly the jets.... or the forkleft you can't realy work it... but thats just what suckz with it... the car damge likes real you can see ever dent, the cop realy don't want to just kill you if you pull over they get out and walk to the car and realy arest you... but if u run they pull out there fire arm and starts fireing at you.. that makes the game more like the real life cause cops just don't just shoot you.… Expand
  28. Som1
    May 13, 2008
    5
    All in all halo 3 isnt very good, the single player is very boring, which made co-op over xbox live story mode pointless, the multiplayer is still the same old thing just with more stuff that doesnt help the gameplay and overall Halo 3 is a big letdown.
  29. ColtonM.
    May 14, 2008
    10
    This game is the best game xbox let on it's and there is more to than people may imagine!
  30. MaxwellB.
    May 22, 2008
    9
    Solid game.Good graphics, fun campaign and Xbox Live play is what really pulls through for this game. Great matchmaking and the custom games ability adds to the games appeal. Forge is a great addition to this installment. Definatly a Buy for all Xbox 360 gamers.
  31. ZhoroZ.
    May 23, 2008
    10
    its unfair all these scores people have been giving halo3, I actually think it deserves a 9, but i'm evening out the scores by giving it a 10
  32. UniverseSeven
    May 26, 2008
    10
    Don't be mistaken: The single player/Campaign mode is kind of boring. Halo is all about "multi player". It never gets boring. I am addicted. The best ever.
  33. AnonymousMC
    May 3, 2008
    6
    This game is alright, but is very lacking. As been stated before, the only thing that this game has that deserves a 10 is the multiplayer, but that is no excuse. Ok it has an awsome multiplayer (10), now remember it has a lame single player plot (socre dropped to 9), the graphics are less than what could be provided (anyone who thinks otherwise must have vision problems) and the game addThis game is alright, but is very lacking. As been stated before, the only thing that this game has that deserves a 10 is the multiplayer, but that is no excuse. Ok it has an awsome multiplayer (10), now remember it has a lame single player plot (socre dropped to 9), the graphics are less than what could be provided (anyone who thinks otherwise must have vision problems) and the game add practically NOTHING new to the halo experience (score dropped to 7), and then when you consider just the general lack of innovation, your drop the score to a 6. Yes the game is amazing online, but then again is Smash Bros had the same online capabilities it would be just as good, these reviewers handing out the 100's aren't actually GIVING THE GAME AN 100, their giving the Online Capabilities, which is in reality a fraction of the game. A perfect game has NO FAULTS, and this game has many!… Expand
  34. BrentV.
    May 30, 2008
    8
    The reason I kept from giving this game a 9 is because 8 is great, but 9 is amazing. Halo CE was 10 because it was pretty much flawless for it's time, and I agree with many critics. Halo got 9.5's because it had a painfull cliffhanger, but good other than that, and introduced the amazing multiplayer experience. The reason I give this an 8 is because it doesn't really The reason I kept from giving this game a 9 is because 8 is great, but 9 is amazing. Halo CE was 10 because it was pretty much flawless for it's time, and I agree with many critics. Halo got 9.5's because it had a painfull cliffhanger, but good other than that, and introduced the amazing multiplayer experience. The reason I give this an 8 is because it doesn't really introduce anything new, and it wasn't amazing. The Theater option was a great add-on and while the multiplayer is great, it's not much better than halo 2's and isn't anything new. The campaign story was epic and had me at the edge of my seat, but it was too short. Although the flood were easier to kill, the game got challenging at times and the end warthog chase was the most epic ending I've ever seen in a game. Overall, this game isn't amazing because it doesn't add much to the halo series, but it's still a great game and barely missed the mark.… Expand
  35. Korne
    Jun 11, 2008
    7
    Good, but not great! Hype is a strange thing; it can make great things look bad and mediocre things look great. This is what happens with Halo3. It takes good things from the previous installments, and adds some new (and good) features, but for some reason, it doesn't seem as powerful as the first two Halos. The Multiplayer isn't as inventive as Halo2, and the story isn't Good, but not great! Hype is a strange thing; it can make great things look bad and mediocre things look great. This is what happens with Halo3. It takes good things from the previous installments, and adds some new (and good) features, but for some reason, it doesn't seem as powerful as the first two Halos. The Multiplayer isn't as inventive as Halo2, and the story isn't as good as Halo. This makes it not as good as some great games, and thus brings it down. If it wasn't the third installment in the series, the game would probably be accepted more as an awesome game. But since it is the hype engine known as Halo, we demand perfection, and Halo3 did not deliver. It is a good game, so it still gets a 7/10 (where as the first got a 9 and the second got an 8).… Expand
  36. SeanW.
    Jun 11, 2008
    10
    One of the best FPS's around. Definitly worth picking up. Some will say it's not innovative enough, but as a third game what can you expect? The story is fun to go through and the multiplayer is 10x better than 2's.
  37. Anonymous
    Jun 14, 2008
    0
    Sucked.
  38. AnonymousMC
    Jun 15, 2008
    5
    This is a very average shooter. If you were to watch the Zero Punctuation review that would be my exact feelings on the game. The only reason it does so well is because the online system is done perfectly and it's incredibly overrated by everyone. The actual gameplay is really not that great. It's still bested by Half Life in campaign, and other online shooters like TeamThis is a very average shooter. If you were to watch the Zero Punctuation review that would be my exact feelings on the game. The only reason it does so well is because the online system is done perfectly and it's incredibly overrated by everyone. The actual gameplay is really not that great. It's still bested by Half Life in campaign, and other online shooters like Team Fortress 2 and Counterstrike.… Expand
  39. TomP.
    Jun 18, 2008
    1
    Way overhyped. This game was overhyped to high heaven. The multiplayer is alright, but it's been done millions of times in billions of FPS's before Halo 3. It's really nothing new and not worth spending $60 on.
  40. RobinC.
    Jun 19, 2008
    6
    Great in September, easily a 9/10 but now in a post cod 4 world it doesn't stand up, and not so good single player.
  41. CallumL.
    Jun 21, 2008
    10
    Whats up with some of u people? its a great game well i think its great deep online playing I've got to admit only good graphics on hd tvs but its addictive and good at using up time
  42. DannySainsbury
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 is truly a fabulous game in most aspects. It completely brings depth, style, creativity, and fun in one big package. This game, however, is not perfect. I feel that campaign was amazing, but somewhat lacking in terms of bringing the "halo" feel that came with Halo 1 and 2. Despite this, it's still stellar.
    It's difficult to read all these negative user reviews, because    Halo 3 is truly a fabulous game in most aspects. It completely brings depth, style, creativity, and fun in one big package. This game, however, is not perfect. I feel that campaign was amazing, but somewhat lacking in terms of bringing the "halo" feel that came with Halo 1 and 2. Despite this, it's still stellar.
    It's difficult to read all these negative user reviews, because just like everybody hating president bush is the "cool thing" to do, bashing on Halo 3 is also. I've asked about a million people why they hate bush, and they can't give me an answer. I don't like bush, but I at least know why I don't like him. Same with Halo. They can't say why they hate it, except for reasons that they hear other people say. It's too bad so many people try so hard to fit in.

    Halo 3 delivers, and nothing in God's great world can change that. It is truth.    … Expand
  43. DannyH.
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    Halo 3 delivers in all aspects. It's not perfect, but nearly so. Don't you just love all these PS3 fan boys giving Halo 3 a negative review because they hate Microsoft so much? It's amazing that they try so hard but fall so short. Who would have thought. Epic fail for sure, sony fans.
  44. KurtF.
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    This game is amazing! I don't care what anyone says, the campaign is wonderfully designed and the graphics are impeccable. The multilayer is the best of any game out for the 360 and is one of the most fun ever. Major props to the entire team at Bungie!! Keep the great games coming!
  45. MasJ.
    Jun 28, 2008
    0
    This game has poor graphics for a XBOX360 game and poor taste. It appeals to little teenagers though.
  46. MichaelS
    Jul 20, 2008
    6
    Better than HALO 2, but once again Bungie could not live up to the greatness of the first game. This is due to the complete focus on multiplayer and not much else!
  47. BrendenS.
    Jul 24, 2008
    8
    I have to admit that after getting Halo 2 I said I would never go along with the hype again, since it really let me down. It turned out to be nothing like I had expected. But several years later I let it get the best of me again. However, for whatever reason, I was not even remotely disappointed with this one. I expected there to be little alteration to the multiplayer. I was right, but I have to admit that after getting Halo 2 I said I would never go along with the hype again, since it really let me down. It turned out to be nothing like I had expected. But several years later I let it get the best of me again. However, for whatever reason, I was not even remotely disappointed with this one. I expected there to be little alteration to the multiplayer. I was right, but everything that was changed, fixed 90% of the problems that I had with the multiplayer of the second. Then I got into the single player. At first, I was captivated. I was looking at the Chief in new shiny clothes and everything felt fresh. I played for a few hours and found, as expected, that the experience got a bit monotonous, but advancing the wrap-up to the story made the trip well worth it. I don't know how everyone else feels, but in my opinion that was a great finalization to the trilogy. And that ending was brilliant, I feel that while they finished off the saga, they could easily pick it back up again with a sequel or a prequel, whatever they feel would work. I feel like I am still playing H2 however. I know it's different, and I know that it handles a bit differently, but ultimately I was left with the feeling that I was playing H2 but with updates giving me new items. This may be a bit critical of me seeing as they are part of the same series and a totally different scheme would be outrageous, but maybe I was just expecting some of the things that I was hoping for from H2 that I never got. My other complaint would be that there is little to no character development here. I wanted to know more about Master Chief, and Sergeant Johnson, and learn more about Gravemind and the forerunners. Yet the only character I found any more depth into was Cortana. I know Bungie fully endorses the books as official pieces to the mythos. But this is Halo a game, not a series of books. I shouldn't have to read a book to know about the characters and the story behind this conflict. It should unfold throughout the game. And maybe that is what they hope to do with Halo Wars, and whatever new Halo games they plan to bring out.… Expand
  48. PeturR.
    Jul 7, 2008
    5
    I'm not saying Halo 3 is a bad game, it isn't, but everthing it does, it does averagely. its not the greatest game ever, yet it's not the worst. the graphics are good, when you take screenshots that is. when there are a lot of effects going on, this game chugs at like 10 fps. And some of the lighting effects are really annoying, the multiplayer is good but the new forge I'm not saying Halo 3 is a bad game, it isn't, but everthing it does, it does averagely. its not the greatest game ever, yet it's not the worst. the graphics are good, when you take screenshots that is. when there are a lot of effects going on, this game chugs at like 10 fps. And some of the lighting effects are really annoying, the multiplayer is good but the new forge mode is somewhat lacking. note to bungie: put more option into forge mode.… Expand
  49. JonathanL.
    Jul 7, 2008
    8
    A predominantly multi-player experience makes this a poorly rounded experience. Well fleshed out online mechanics but with a community that rivals Runescape. Audio and visuals are great, but the uninteresting weapons, offensive community and ridiculous looking characters drag this game down.
  50. MasterD.
    Aug 12, 2008
    0
    I give this a 0 to balance out the score. This game is a 7/10 at best. It loses points for lack of originality (every Halo game has practically been carbon copies of each other), crappy aiming system (the aiming system rewards spray and pray rather than skill) and another point is lost for a bad multiplayer. Supposedly the best aspect of the game but instead you're launched into maps I give this a 0 to balance out the score. This game is a 7/10 at best. It loses points for lack of originality (every Halo game has practically been carbon copies of each other), crappy aiming system (the aiming system rewards spray and pray rather than skill) and another point is lost for a bad multiplayer. Supposedly the best aspect of the game but instead you're launched into maps you don't want to play where one person controls the only half-way decent weapon in the game in a mode that rewards noobs while you struggle around with a nerfed piece of crap. All of you who give it a 10 are blind to the fact that Halo sucks and Bungie has been living off the hype of the original game (which only got hype because it was the first decent shooter on the original Xbox). They use this permanent fanboy fervor to allow them to make a game that has been the same since it's conception adding in only minor changes that have all been done in another game in some form or another to keep the critics at bay. I'm still disgusted that a magazine of Edges calibur gave this game the full 10/10.… Expand
  51. ChrisM
    Aug 23, 2008
    5
    Halo 3 is average at best. Halo 3 is just any old FPS, except it's more popular than God. Halo never did anything original and just stole gameplay mechanics from just about every other FPS that came before it. There's nothing original about a well armored protagonist shooting aliens. We've seen it before. Especially the flood. They're just copies of the headcrabs from Halo 3 is average at best. Halo 3 is just any old FPS, except it's more popular than God. Halo never did anything original and just stole gameplay mechanics from just about every other FPS that came before it. There's nothing original about a well armored protagonist shooting aliens. We've seen it before. Especially the flood. They're just copies of the headcrabs from Half-Life. The single player is way too short, and not very fun. The multiplayer is fun for a short bit, but gets old fast. Honestly, I wouldn't pay the full price of a game for this.… Expand
  52. SpencerD.
    Aug 23, 2008
    10
    People are negative about this game because of hype. People hate anything hyped. If anything is over hyped people want to find things wrong with it just for the sake of ranting they say it does nothing special which might be true, but thats not the point the point is that it did everything right for shooters on consoles for a change. Before halo 1 shooters on consoles didn't matter. People are negative about this game because of hype. People hate anything hyped. If anything is over hyped people want to find things wrong with it just for the sake of ranting they say it does nothing special which might be true, but thats not the point the point is that it did everything right for shooters on consoles for a change. Before halo 1 shooters on consoles didn't matter. But now we have Call of Duty, Battlefield and metal gear solid on consoles. Another thing is that it's fun. You can be picky as you want but that doesn't change the fact that it's fun and that's why we play it. There's no use whining over how it's "just an average shooter" or if it is "boring and tasteless" personally i love the game I even learned to play the soundtrack on my violin since it was so catchy. I spent hours trying to learn to draw masterchief while on a train ride to oregon. I used to say the same thing about how it's "average" but when I finally played it I stopped ranting and learned to have fun, and that's what games were made for after all.… Expand
  53. scott
    Aug 25, 2008
    0
    Guns a too quiet when i first played it i didnt even know if ikiled a target not enough blood, hardly any new stuff from old ones stroyline is ok but this game really isn't worth the amount it costs i don't see what the big deal the guns don't fell as if they doing any damage when you win their iisn't a big song and dance about it either.
  54. DevinF.
    Aug 30, 2008
    10
    this is an awesome game the campain, co-op, Totally the online multiplayer, also forge and theater, skulls is awesome this is the reason I bought my xbox 360 if you haven't pleyed this game then you must!!!!!!!!
  55. SawyerC.
    Aug 5, 2008
    3
    This game will entertain you for one play through of campaign and a week or two of multiplayer but it is not worth buying this over-hyped game. If you want good games that will offer a lot more replay value two are Ace Combat 6 and Call of duty 4 if you want one game for you 360 go with cod4
  56. DimeX
    Sep 24, 2008
    6
    While I haven't played Halo 3, I've seen from gameplay videos on YouTube how the game plays out: no matter how fast you're moving or what you're doing to aim, pretty much something gets in your crosshair and you hold down the right trigger, or you just spam grenades. In my opinion, CS:S is much better than this game (though I prefer PC games over 360 games) because it While I haven't played Halo 3, I've seen from gameplay videos on YouTube how the game plays out: no matter how fast you're moving or what you're doing to aim, pretty much something gets in your crosshair and you hold down the right trigger, or you just spam grenades. In my opinion, CS:S is much better than this game (though I prefer PC games over 360 games) because it has ways to balance out the multiplayer, I'm NOT going to include the singleplayer in this because I haven't played it, but what I'm reading here it's not all that good, but it adds a few points in that respect. Also, yes, this game IS over-hyped, again, in my opinion, Halo 1 was the best of the series because the singleplayer had a decent storyline, while the lack of multiplayer was really dissapointing, it was still a very origional singleplayer game. Halo 2 however, its story can only be described as PAINFUL. I played the Halo 2 singleplayer from beginning to end and it just... was horrible. I'm starting to stray here from a review of Halo 3 though, so back to the third installment. Yes Halo 3 contains the forge system and video playback, which is cool for everyone, I agree, and it does make the multiplayer more fun. Granted you can't do this with other multiplayer games such as CS:S or CoD4 don't include an editing system like this (for CS:S you have Source SDK, to my knowledge CoD4 has no editing engine, even on the PC) so it earns it a couple more points. Graphically the game is impressive, though it's pretty much just the Halo 1 graphics just alot more polished. Nothing wrong with that at all, it just means that the developers would rather spend a few days re-modeling an already-concepted weapon rather than recreate new weapons over the course of several weeks. All-in-all, this is a decent game, and fun to play with your friends. The only downside is that because of it's friendly atmosphere to children, you'll usually have to deal with screaming kids on Xbox Live, which knocks it down a few points. (Personally, I played multiplayer games before my voice deepened, and people were annoyed, but hell, all that matters is if you have fun or not, someone's voice should not annoy you if the game is good, my only trouble with it is if the kids start to actually SCREAM in frustration, which has happened to me before in other games.)… Expand
  57. WilliamC.
    Sep 9, 2008
    10
    Apparently, Halo 3 is considered horrible by many voters because of several concerns. Peter Smith Gives it a 1 beacuse one "monster dude thing" keeps killing him. If you're so piss-poor at Halo, mabye its time to choose a different genre, or get out of gaming altogether. Nick gives it a 0, saying that "it didnt take any skill." Most likely a side-effect of you playing on easy Apparently, Halo 3 is considered horrible by many voters because of several concerns. Peter Smith Gives it a 1 beacuse one "monster dude thing" keeps killing him. If you're so piss-poor at Halo, mabye its time to choose a different genre, or get out of gaming altogether. Nick gives it a 0, saying that "it didnt take any skill." Most likely a side-effect of you playing on easy difficulty. Most gamers can beat any Halo game on easy using thier toes to manipulate the controller, so shut up and don't post another comment until you at least try it on Normal. Finally, Fred B. Gives this a 0, claiming that it has poor graphics for an Xbox 360 game, and only appears to "little teenagers." Halo 3 is widely revered because of its realistic graphics. Grunts, brutes elites and marines all look excellent, and its visuals are only rivaled by the epic Gears of War. Secondly, whens the last time you saw a 6' 5" 18 year old and thought h was "little?" Get a life, idiot. I rest my case, and hope that you wont be duped by these worthless sacks of excrement into forgoing Halo 3 altogether. At least rent it, it really is a great game.… Expand
  58. TravisB.
    Sep 9, 2008
    10
    The thing that makes Halo 3 the winner for me is multi player and this is also why the franchise is so successful, it started off with mates lugging xbox's and tv's around to connecting with them on Xbox Live Halo will always be Microsofts flagship title
  59. ChristopherB
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    What game is still one of the most popular games online even after 3 years? Halo 3 is an exceptional game when it comes to multilayer and single player. The multilayer combat never gets boring in my opinion and it is still very fun to this day. Graphics are great even after 3 years. If your an achiement hunter then this is a mandatory game to boost since its has a possible 1750 to be What game is still one of the most popular games online even after 3 years? Halo 3 is an exceptional game when it comes to multilayer and single player. The multilayer combat never gets boring in my opinion and it is still very fun to this day. Graphics are great even after 3 years. If your an achiement hunter then this is a mandatory game to boost since its has a possible 1750 to be earned from it.… Expand
  60. MikeN
    Oct 1, 2009
    5
    This game could have been a lot better. The campaign was way too short and it didn't really explain much of the story. The multiplayer is just downright bad. Every time I play it, i remember why i stopped. The game is fun if u have a bunch of friends who play and you guys can screw around of forge. This is to Oscar G. : yes a boring history..even though this game takes place in 500 This game could have been a lot better. The campaign was way too short and it didn't really explain much of the story. The multiplayer is just downright bad. Every time I play it, i remember why i stopped. The game is fun if u have a bunch of friends who play and you guys can screw around of forge. This is to Oscar G. : yes a boring history..even though this game takes place in 500 years. And of course the gameplay didn't change. What are you going to be killing this game? Zombies? Overall, the campaign was fun for the 2 hours and the multiplayer is way too tournament based.… Expand
  61. GeorgeJ
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    I believe this game deserves a ten purely due to its longevity. I play it frequently even today, 16 months after its release. But that is not why I am commenting. I wanted to tell everybody here that the reader's average score is not YOUR score. Do not give the game less than what you truly believe so as to reduce the average to something you believe more appropriate; that is not I believe this game deserves a ten purely due to its longevity. I play it frequently even today, 16 months after its release. But that is not why I am commenting. I wanted to tell everybody here that the reader's average score is not YOUR score. Do not give the game less than what you truly believe so as to reduce the average to something you believe more appropriate; that is not your right. Give your honest opinion, the system will average it into the other honest opinions, and we will be left with a score that accurately represents the opinions of all the reader's. As of now, the score is distorted, purely due to the haters' intolerance of those who enjoy the game.… Expand
  62. ENOUGH!!
    Jan 16, 2009
    10
    HALO 3. That's all you need to know. Of course the graphics are good, the gameplay spotless, and the story...actually kind of convulted. But the Multiplayer makes up for it. I have seen some crazy stuff happen in some of the modes, and that makes this game ever the more priceless.
  63. AshS
    Dec 5, 2009
    7
    I'm giving it a 7 because the Multiplayer's good. Campaign was absolute crap compared to the other two games; I mean, come on. ODST was better. Sure, the AI is good (unlike some games, it's actually dynamic and can react according to different situations, try watching it sometime), but the story lets it down and makes the campaign feel terrible. Ending was alright, but I'm giving it a 7 because the Multiplayer's good. Campaign was absolute crap compared to the other two games; I mean, come on. ODST was better. Sure, the AI is good (unlike some games, it's actually dynamic and can react according to different situations, try watching it sometime), but the story lets it down and makes the campaign feel terrible. Ending was alright, but still recognisable as a rehash of Halo 1 that was less enjoyable to do. Multiplayer's solid, it works well, and it's not unbalanced if you play normal MM. That's the reason I enjoy it - I can stop playing for 4 months, go back to it and there'll still be people at my level. it's not like CoD where if you buy the game two weeks late everyone's prestiged and you do nothing but die, which in itself makes it much more fun. What else... Graphics were good for its time, especially on a custom engine, but could do with some AA and decent reflections. Story sucked but made sense in that they had a limited timeframe to do it and cut quite a lot of stuff...yeah. Overall a decent game with strong MM but a very lacking campaign. Best part is probably the fact that there's always someone in MM at your level, so it doesn't matter whether you picked up the game on day one like me or the 2 year anniversary - there's still 500,000 people evenly matched for you to play. That alone is one of the reasons it's so popular and why I like it.… Expand
  64. MarcelloS
    Oct 27, 2009
    10
    Halo 3 is a great game with a fun campaign and an excellent multiplayer experience! It came out 2 years ago and it still tops some of the FPS coming out to this game! Must play!
  65. JesusM
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    Halo is what I expected. the series is known for the vehicles, the guns, and the maps. I must say Bungie has done it again. The balance of the gameplay is 99% perfect. The new weopons like the spartan laser and the gravity hammer are awesome. the campaign has very good music and atmsphere. one of the best cut scenes i have seen in a video game. The multiplayer is where it shines thanks to Halo is what I expected. the series is known for the vehicles, the guns, and the maps. I must say Bungie has done it again. The balance of the gameplay is 99% perfect. The new weopons like the spartan laser and the gravity hammer are awesome. the campaign has very good music and atmsphere. one of the best cut scenes i have seen in a video game. The multiplayer is where it shines thanks to theatre and the game rules. alo 3 multiuplayer is addictive. the battle rifle is fun to use as is the sniper rifle. Halo is memorable game and the theatre mode lets you relive you most memorable moments. The graphcs are pretty especially in the first level with HDR lighting effects and beutiful colors. Truly a classic.… Expand
  66. NathE.
    Jan 9, 2009
    0
    Halo 1-3 were just ripoffs from a book. Also the gameplay was crappy and shitty. Nothing was great. Half-life was better and a lot more mood-effecting and more satisfying. You have few weapons and enemies and the mighty noob shield. I know you guys like to "flow with the crowd". Say your real comments peeps, because I'm not affected by the flow.
  67. MG.
    Jan 9, 2009
    3
    Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. Terrible run of the mill game nowhere near the shining spectacle that is the Half Life saga. Has the most retarded AI that more often than not will get their truck stuck against a rock, and that's not even the worst part the campaign is so overused (space marine # 10000000000000000000) that what little sparks of originality are snuffed out by the monstrous piles of overused s**t. I'm still trying to figure out what jacka** started shoving needles full of dopamine into their spines while they were playing this game. And online community is so awful and is either a homophobic 10-12 or an annoying 15 year old who has obviously been watching MTV for the past 8 years of their life and wear their pants around their knees. The only enjoyment I had while playing this game was while playing with my friends on multiplayer. If you're looking for anything else in this game then you get to eat s**t.… Expand
  68. matthewm
    Feb 1, 2009
    6
    Better than halo 2, yet not within reach of Combat: Evolved. Considering how shitty the 2nd game was, they did a good job with the story and making it feel more like the first. Multiplayer is where the game lets down. Everybody tries to get the mauler and do the fire+melee as fast as possible. There's no strategy left in the game. Dual-Wielding takes all the fun out of the game as it Better than halo 2, yet not within reach of Combat: Evolved. Considering how shitty the 2nd game was, they did a good job with the story and making it feel more like the first. Multiplayer is where the game lets down. Everybody tries to get the mauler and do the fire+melee as fast as possible. There's no strategy left in the game. Dual-Wielding takes all the fun out of the game as it allows players to use the exact same tactic, running straight at your enemy and firing as fast as possible until close enough to melee. And melee sucks too. In Combat: Evolved, if you meleed and were too far away, you were fucked. Now, the player lunges like he has a plasma sword. They took every mechanic that made the original addicting and endlessly playable and made it lackluster. Also, the maps suck. no WIDE OPEN like Blood Gulch or Sidewinder for vehicles. The maps just don't flow like the ones in the original. Overall, the two sequels were enormous let-downs, and I hope that ODST and whatever else Bungie has up its sleeves don't follow this trend. Last thing I will say is that I do believe microsoft pressured bungie to get the sequels out and that's probly why they didn't live up to the original. I still believe in Bungie, I'm just sad that The franchise didn't become everything it could be.… Expand
  69. JohnP.
    Feb 21, 2009
    8
    This game gets a lot of crap for its repetitiveness of Halo 1 and Halo 2's campaign and I have to say, you're all wrong. The campaign has similar aspects, but that does happen with a SEQUEL! The AI is a bit faulty in the single-player and has a lot of potential with cooperative play. The real triumph of this game is multiplayer. Aside from homophobic 12 year olds, the online This game gets a lot of crap for its repetitiveness of Halo 1 and Halo 2's campaign and I have to say, you're all wrong. The campaign has similar aspects, but that does happen with a SEQUEL! The AI is a bit faulty in the single-player and has a lot of potential with cooperative play. The real triumph of this game is multiplayer. Aside from homophobic 12 year olds, the online mode is challenging, rewarding and will be an Xbox Live favorite for years to come. Another great innovation is the Forge mode, where you can customize your maps with objects. Although, it would be nice to actually edit the maps and not just the objects.… Expand
  70. CuriousS
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    While possibly not as epic as Halo or Halo 2, Halo 3 is still an incredible game of its own right. One of the 10 best action games ever, I would even say. The day I traded in Mass Effect (too slow for my tastes!) for a used Halo 3 was the smartest game purchase day of my life!
  71. ObamaL
    Mar 3, 2009
    0
    This game makes absolutly no breakthroughs, or represents anything special. Its just a insanly boring FPS with the worst storyline ever conducted, which is comparable to any generic alien vs. human genre type. The multiplayer is good. But other than that, it blows. Play Half-Life if you are a real gamer.
  72. AndrewB
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    HALO 3 is an incredible First Person Shooter and a satisfying end to one of videogaming's greatest trilogies. The gameplay is as tight as ever and the visuals are stunning. The human character designs are lacking in certain areas, but the environments, the vibrant colors, the textures, and the scale of the game is breathtaking. The campaign wraps up the struggle between the Covenant HALO 3 is an incredible First Person Shooter and a satisfying end to one of videogaming's greatest trilogies. The gameplay is as tight as ever and the visuals are stunning. The human character designs are lacking in certain areas, but the environments, the vibrant colors, the textures, and the scale of the game is breathtaking. The campaign wraps up the struggle between the Covenant and humanity nicely, yet it still leaves enough room to develop the story in other titles (such as Halo Wars, HALO 3 ODST, Peter Jackson's Halo Chronicles, and other unannounced spin offs and/or novels). The multiplayer is fast paced and very well constructed; Bungie's matchmaking system is still unrivaled in its ease of use. The Master Chief finished the fight, and he did not disappoint.… Expand
  73. RowanF
    Apr 17, 2009
    9
    To be honest, I know this game is overated, I know that it's not as good as it should have been, but if you take it by it's own merrits, then it's still a very good game. The campaign, I admit was a bit under par. It had great graphics and fixed loads of the major flaws from Halo 1 and 2, and was one heck of alot of fun at lots of points, but it was far too short and the To be honest, I know this game is overated, I know that it's not as good as it should have been, but if you take it by it's own merrits, then it's still a very good game. The campaign, I admit was a bit under par. It had great graphics and fixed loads of the major flaws from Halo 1 and 2, and was one heck of alot of fun at lots of points, but it was far too short and the story wasn't at all thought through. But, if you ignore that fact and treat it as a way of enjoying yourself rather than an epic 3D storybook, its incredibly fun to play. The multiplayer doesn't realy add anything new but, having said that, it's also incredibly fun to play. Over a year after first getting it, i'm still playing it, because it is such a great way to pass time with your mates, or people you meet online. What I like most about the game is that Bungie have finaly seen fit to add some new innovative features - such as film playback and Forge - which all work realy well. But, in normal circumstances, the few innovations and new things that Bungie have added wouldnt be enough to make a new game out of, and it is fairly clear that Bungie are using Halo's fandom and success to make more money out of the franchise, but they do it so well that we simply can't complain.… Expand
  74. AlexD
    Apr 20, 2009
    8
    Halo 3 has its flaws, but they are greatly surpassed by its strengths. Let's start with the flaws. The single player in this game was simply... average, maybe even bad. The storyline was hard to get into and you never felt an attachment to the characters. Aside from this there were very few moments in the single player that really gave me chills or seemed "Epic". Aside from the Halo 3 has its flaws, but they are greatly surpassed by its strengths. Let's start with the flaws. The single player in this game was simply... average, maybe even bad. The storyline was hard to get into and you never felt an attachment to the characters. Aside from this there were very few moments in the single player that really gave me chills or seemed "Epic". Aside from the single player, which is bad, the multiplayer is great. The only problem with the multiplayer is the fact that many people in the Halo community are immature jerks who enjoy making other peoples' game experience unenjoyable. The rest of the multiplayer is flawless. Controls and weapon systems are top notch, and battles are exciting. The gameplay requires a huge amount of skill, at least compared to most FPS's. I've played many of the FPS's that people always say are more skillful than Halo (Counter Strike, Unreal Tournament III, Team Fortress 2, Gears of War 2, Call of Duty Games, and a few older FPS's.) and Halo beats many of these by a large margin. (From a skill perspective). I usually do well in matches and am considered and consider myself (atleast when I was good at Halo a while ago, before I started playing Fallout 3) a good Halo 3 player and I still run into many people who could easily destroy me. Overall, Halo 3 has a very lackluster storyline with an amazing multiplayer, but if you're looking for a compelling single player, try Half-Life 2 or Bioshock.… Expand
  75. brett
    Apr 22, 2009
    10
    Everything about this game makes me come back for more. This day and age is full of shitty games and "halo killers" but none of them are any fun to play. I usually play a game that isnt halo about 5 times before getting bored with it. Halo 3 has been out for two years almost and i have played it everyday since its launch. even when i don't have an internet connection, i manage to Everything about this game makes me come back for more. This day and age is full of shitty games and "halo killers" but none of them are any fun to play. I usually play a game that isnt halo about 5 times before getting bored with it. Halo 3 has been out for two years almost and i have played it everyday since its launch. even when i don't have an internet connection, i manage to play some campaign. I highly suggest this game to anyone. If you don't like it, then your entitled to your opinion and all that bullshit, but DON'T say this game is overrated or sucks, cause it most certainly DOES NOT.… Expand
  76. josiahcarr
    Apr 30, 2009
    7
    it is one of the best games i have played the forge mode adds the extra ability to change the map in your own desire. the only down fall is most of the play lists you have to by map packs just to play them but other than that a great game
  77. A.A
    May 14, 2009
    9
    First of all don't listen to these guys who give 0 - 4. Its far from the truth. All this stuff about how bad the campaign is and stuff is only "compared" to Halo 1 and 2. For an XBox360 it rules and is really good and multiplayer is about as fun as it gets. It is great and never gets boring. Buy the game.
  78. GuyH
    May 18, 2009
    9
    Its clear to most people that halo 3 is a great game. People who claim it is overhyped are right, but thats not to say its not a great game, its like pretending a demi-god is a god ; It wont live up to what everyone expects, but its still pretty damn good. People say the SP is dissapointing but thats just not true, and its also not just for the devoted follower of halo. Before I played Its clear to most people that halo 3 is a great game. People who claim it is overhyped are right, but thats not to say its not a great game, its like pretending a demi-god is a god ; It wont live up to what everyone expects, but its still pretty damn good. People say the SP is dissapointing but thats just not true, and its also not just for the devoted follower of halo. Before I played halo 3 I had never played a FPS before and I was totally unbias. I have since played COD 4, 5 and UT, GOW2 and still I keep coming back to halo 3. People just need to shut up, forget what they think about a game seires or fanboys and just play the game. SP was so good i bought h2 + 1 to play the whole thing. The less "insta-kill" style of play does not make for a less skillful game, but allows a more team based TDM setup. If on COD I run around w/o talking to my team it makes little difference but on halo it will ensure you fall behind (unless in FFA). The MP is awesome. The game types are varied and interesting and every weeked there is double exp WITH A NEW GAMETYPE. Incredibly fun, better to play with friends than any other FPS, satisfying. Dont listen to the haters or the COD fanboys, this game is the best FPS on a next-gen console so far. Peace out.… Expand
  79. RyanT
    May 27, 2009
    10
    Anybody who knows anything about FPS or online shooters knows that Halo (entire trilogy) is among the most evolutionary and revolutionary shooters of all time. Anybody who gives this below a 9 is kidding themselves. This game is easily the best mulitplayer shooter of all time. By miles. I, personally, thought COD4 was garbage.
  80. owen
    May 8, 2009
    10
    This game is incredible and people are giving it bad reviews simply because they played Call of Duty 4 first because CoD4 was more recent. They criticize Halo 3 because CoD4 is a better game and that's true, but what they forget is that Halo 3 was released first. September 30th, 2007! This game is great for 2007 and still continues to be great but I believe fanboys will continue to This game is incredible and people are giving it bad reviews simply because they played Call of Duty 4 first because CoD4 was more recent. They criticize Halo 3 because CoD4 is a better game and that's true, but what they forget is that Halo 3 was released first. September 30th, 2007! This game is great for 2007 and still continues to be great but I believe fanboys will continue to bash it because of stupid reasons that don't even make sense. This game is amazing-hands down. It should not receive less then an 8 from anyone. Just look at the retard who gave it a 0.… Expand
  81. EduardoH
    Jun 13, 2009
    0
    Maybe I jumped onboard too late, but I just finished the first chapter in the game and I was BORED! Graphics are outdated understandibly, but the game lacks the basics: proper gameplay, good feel to it, emotion... I mean, I'm shooting and I don't feel any thrill of eliminating threats... Sorry, I hate the game! I'm a proud 360 owner, I have no PS3 (in case you're Maybe I jumped onboard too late, but I just finished the first chapter in the game and I was BORED! Graphics are outdated understandibly, but the game lacks the basics: proper gameplay, good feel to it, emotion... I mean, I'm shooting and I don't feel any thrill of eliminating threats... Sorry, I hate the game! I'm a proud 360 owner, I have no PS3 (in case you're wondering if I'm a hater). I LOVED Gears 1 and 2, but Halo 3??? Hated it.… Expand
  82. Mark
    Jun 24, 2009
    9
    The campaign wasn't amazing but it was decent and quite fun to play through in co-op. While the single player is probably only worth a 7 alone, the multiplayer more than made up for it. I'd played it that much that other games never got a look in at the time. Looking forward to ODST now.
  83. marc
    Jun 29, 2009
    7
    I rate this game 7, I rate 5 for The Single-Player which is full of action and very fun. I give the multiplayer 2, because sometimes, Playing with new people is very easy and playing with pros is very hard, there is no "good middle" and most people have the tendency of quitting the game too early, so it makes the game un-balanced.
  84. BarneeB
    Jun 4, 2009
    9
    This game is a mixed bag... Single player SUCKS!!! There are 9 long missions but about 3 of them are really BAD! It is especially sad, because the others are very very good! The first two are BORING, and the second to last is just AWFUL!!! All you can do, is just run past all enemies, and hope that you don't get killed. WHAT KIND OF SHOOTER IS THAT?? There are so many of them, it is This game is a mixed bag... Single player SUCKS!!! There are 9 long missions but about 3 of them are really BAD! It is especially sad, because the others are very very good! The first two are BORING, and the second to last is just AWFUL!!! All you can do, is just run past all enemies, and hope that you don't get killed. WHAT KIND OF SHOOTER IS THAT?? There are so many of them, it is impossible to kill them, even on easy mode!!! And no, I'm not a noob, I've played a lot of fps games. Story is ok, fans of the series will love, it otherwise, nothing special. Graphics are nice, albeit not the best on the 360. However, multiplayer is THE BEST compared to any console game, and it's even better than most pc multiplayer shooters. Forge, and theater modes are also an AMAZING additions!! If you don't have xbox live gold, don't buy this game!!! Multiplayer is the best among almost every shooters, but the singleplayer is just ok.… Expand
  85. Jon
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    The reason I'm giving this a perfect score is because it accomplished everything it set out to do. The plot is certainly an improvement over Halo 2's, and as always there is great multiplayer (with a huge amount of different modes to play from). I think there are a couple comparable games that are better (CoD4 comes to mind), but it does no wrong and neither can you if you chooseThe reason I'm giving this a perfect score is because it accomplished everything it set out to do. The plot is certainly an improvement over Halo 2's, and as always there is great multiplayer (with a huge amount of different modes to play from). I think there are a couple comparable games that are better (CoD4 comes to mind), but it does no wrong and neither can you if you choose to play this enjoyable experience.… Expand
  86. JonB
    Jul 20, 2009
    9
    This game deserves a solid 9. The multi-player, while lacking the strategy of a Tom Clancy title or the cover system of GOW, still stands above the competition. The amazing set of features plus a thrilling action experience makes it a multi-player gem. This however is not the main hook of halo 3; at least not for me. Foe me it's single-player. People have said that the story is for This game deserves a solid 9. The multi-player, while lacking the strategy of a Tom Clancy title or the cover system of GOW, still stands above the competition. The amazing set of features plus a thrilling action experience makes it a multi-player gem. This however is not the main hook of halo 3; at least not for me. Foe me it's single-player. People have said that the story is for the "halo-fan" and I would generally agree. I would find it hard to imagine someone not already invested in the halo universe enjoying halo 3's story.… Expand
  87. Jam
    Jul 9, 2009
    10
    I'm rating this game a 10, since it truly deserves this score. I've been seeing a lot of negative reviews for this game, and it's about time someone did this game justice. If the campaign and the custom map editor doesn't get you, the online probably will. The online play on this game is almost divine, as you will end up sitting on your couch playing this every goddamn I'm rating this game a 10, since it truly deserves this score. I've been seeing a lot of negative reviews for this game, and it's about time someone did this game justice. If the campaign and the custom map editor doesn't get you, the online probably will. The online play on this game is almost divine, as you will end up sitting on your couch playing this every goddamn day until, well, a new sequel to Halo comes out. Wait there is no new sequel rofl.… Expand
  88. TravisS.
    Aug 17, 2009
    5
    Theres nothing special about this game at all. its not on par with previous halo games. even the graphics are lacking for a game on a next gen console. there isn't a whole lot of variety and multiplayer is just generic shooter, it doesn't stand out with anything special at all.
  89. CoreyR
    Aug 18, 2009
    5
    I gave Halo 3 a six because it is mediocre at best. It is any other shooter, with aliens. I must admit, It has a damn good story, but It is only implemented in objectives, it doesn't make you feel like you are there. It is only good when bored and sick (only time I play it).
  90. TimJ
    Aug 19, 2009
    9
    I decided to comment because of Peter A's deluded comments that were near the top of this list. His first complaint was with the lack of graphical improvements over Halo 2. I can assure you the graphics for Halo 3 have been refined extremely. Certainly, it uses the same engine, but play Halo 3 and then play Halo 2, and you will see amazing differences. His second complaint was that I decided to comment because of Peter A's deluded comments that were near the top of this list. His first complaint was with the lack of graphical improvements over Halo 2. I can assure you the graphics for Halo 3 have been refined extremely. Certainly, it uses the same engine, but play Halo 3 and then play Halo 2, and you will see amazing differences. His second complaint was that the multiplayer was too similar to Halo 2's multiplayer, which is funny to me because one of the single largest complaints in the Bungie community is regarding how DIFFERENT Halo 3's multiplayer is from Halo 2's. Certainly, they are based on the same premises and rules. However, the subtleties and dynamics have been altered dramatically. He references the sudden appearance of powerups, which have actually be a Halo staple since Halo: CE, which, if you'll recall, is the very first Halo game. That right there should be reason enough to have his comment removed and his vote disqualified. He obviously has no idea what game he's playing. As for adding Forge to Halo 2, it's not quite that simple. And it astounds me he didn't mention the theater mode, which is a milemarker in game development. I've also seen no mention of the depth to which the game is integrated with Bungie.Net. The bottom line is that I'm still playing this game almost daily two years after its launch. So are almost 1 million other gamers. That very fact that proves the longevity and replayablility of this game warrants a 9, in my opinion. The game isn't perfect, but it does what it does very well. And it's significant to the industry in terms of development.… Expand
  91. ChrisS
    Aug 24, 2009
    10
    The best game in the Halo trilogy. Everything in Halo 3 works really well. Forge and Theater are a spectacular addition to the Halo series. The games story is fantastick and surprised me atleast three times. The campaign is short but adds extra replayability with meta games, skulls, easter eggs and meta games. Multiplayer is superb but might be a little too competitive for some people The best game in the Halo trilogy. Everything in Halo 3 works really well. Forge and Theater are a spectacular addition to the Halo series. The games story is fantastick and surprised me atleast three times. The campaign is short but adds extra replayability with meta games, skulls, easter eggs and meta games. Multiplayer is superb but might be a little too competitive for some people tastes. Overall Halo 3 is a deffinite must buy title and is one of the XBox's best games. Halo 3 is a classic just like Bioshock, Gears of War, Oblivion or GTA 4.… Expand
  92. MicahH
    Aug 30, 2009
    9
    Campaign can get old after a while, but first time you play it is a blast. Especially after waiting 3 years from the 2nd game. The multiplayer is where it really shines though. Forge and Custom games are the best customizable multiplayer experiance in gaming. Plus the matchmaking is brilliant and extremely fun. Just straight addicting. It actually takes skil to play, as compared to Call Campaign can get old after a while, but first time you play it is a blast. Especially after waiting 3 years from the 2nd game. The multiplayer is where it really shines though. Forge and Custom games are the best customizable multiplayer experiance in gaming. Plus the matchmaking is brilliant and extremely fun. Just straight addicting. It actually takes skil to play, as compared to Call of Duty games(which I am a fan of) where you just run around until you see an unaware victim and you shoot him before he has a chance to think.… Expand
  93. PeterA
    Aug 5, 2009
    6
    I was really looking forward to this game. I even pre-ordered it. But as soon as I started the campaign, I thought "Wow, this feels exactly like halo 2." And that is what it boils down to. Halo 3 is nothing but a glorified halo 2. I was expecting huge graphical improvements, NO. Better campaign? NOPE. Multiplayer super fun? Fun, but no different than halo 2. Bungie could have just added a I was really looking forward to this game. I even pre-ordered it. But as soon as I started the campaign, I thought "Wow, this feels exactly like halo 2." And that is what it boils down to. Halo 3 is nothing but a glorified halo 2. I was expecting huge graphical improvements, NO. Better campaign? NOPE. Multiplayer super fun? Fun, but no different than halo 2. Bungie could have just added a campaign expansion to halo 2, instead of making an entirely new game. Also, new lame things were added including power-ups (what is this Super Mario?), forge is kinda cool but why couldn't they just add it to halo 2? Bottom line is that if you are going to make a third installment in a popular franchise, put some effort into it and don't recreate something you've already done.… Expand
  94. DanielJ.
    Nov 11, 2007
    1
    It is Halo and Halo 2 all over again. Nothing new, nothing spectacular. I played the first Halo and got bored in 15 minutes. Same with Halo 2, Halo 3 lasted less then 5 minutes.
  95. AC
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    The right length for the casual gamer. Good selection in difficulty for all levels. Great blend of gameplay, graphics, and music. Online CO-OP iand online multiplayer action is great. The Theater allows for playback of recent games and clips to relive moments in the game as well as capture hi-res screenshots.
  96. ChrisKin
    Nov 12, 2007
    5
    Halo 3 is exactly what one has come to expect from the Halo franchise: Amazing Multiplayer. Other than that, you really have nothing to write home about.

    The main disappointment for me was that Halo 3 is Halo 2 with a single story arc and better graphics. Sure there are a few new mechanics that are neat, like detaching a turrent, but those really do not add to the flavor of the game.    Halo 3 is exactly what one has come to expect from the Halo franchise: Amazing Multiplayer. Other than that, you really have nothing to write home about.

    The main disappointment for me was that Halo 3 is Halo 2 with a single story arc and better graphics. Sure there are a few new mechanics that are neat, like detaching a turrent, but those really do not add to the flavor of the game. Its still your basic FPS with no innovation and a story that still hurts my brain.

    The mutliplayer is where the game shines. There is great variety in the map styles with halo, and each map can play basically any game type. The games are big, fast paced (usually), and entertaining. That is until you go online with the multiplayer. I like to think i am not counting the general persona found within the Halo community against the score of the game, as Bungie has no control over these people.

    The addition of the Forge was a neat idea, but it seems to be a little less practical than one would hope. It works well when playing with friends, but the online applications are essentially lost. In contrast, the Theater feature is completely pointless. There is no need for me to invite my friend into a room and show him over and over and over and over the time i ran him over with the warthog and he started dry humping the rock he landed on.

    To recap: Pointless single player, Cool multiplayer, and some new features that failed to hit the mark. IMO, you are better of with TF2.    … Expand
  97. PhilipV.
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    Halo 3 is not only the best game in the trilogy,but it's also the best game on the Xbox 360 thus far. It's not 100x better than Call of Duty 4 and BioShock,but it's only an inch better than Call of Duty 4 and BioShock. Why? Halo 3 not only finished the fight with non-stop,summer blockbuster-esque action,but it continues giving what started giving back when Xbox Live Halo 3 is not only the best game in the trilogy,but it's also the best game on the Xbox 360 thus far. It's not 100x better than Call of Duty 4 and BioShock,but it's only an inch better than Call of Duty 4 and BioShock. Why? Halo 3 not only finished the fight with non-stop,summer blockbuster-esque action,but it continues giving what started giving back when Xbox Live launched. If BioShock,Mass Effect,or Call of Duty 4 win GOTY,I won't be sad at all. I'll be happy for them,because they ALL deserve to win. So who would win? Anyone that owns a 360 to play BioShock,Halo 3,Call of Duty 4,and Mass Effect wins. Good luck to ALL of you!… Expand
  98. BorisG.
    Nov 18, 2007
    6
    This game is not "bad" its just boring. Its the same exact thing as halo 2, the graphics aren't better only shinier. The single player campaign (which i know not many people care for) thoroughly disappointed me. Wtf? Cortana has feelings now and everyone is in love with her? And the multiplayer just has a fancy camera now, if only it made as huge a jump as Halo2 did from Halo1, it This game is not "bad" its just boring. Its the same exact thing as halo 2, the graphics aren't better only shinier. The single player campaign (which i know not many people care for) thoroughly disappointed me. Wtf? Cortana has feelings now and everyone is in love with her? And the multiplayer just has a fancy camera now, if only it made as huge a jump as Halo2 did from Halo1, it being the next-gen and all.… Expand
  99. ThaneF.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    This game finally balanced the issues of overpowered vehicles in H1 and overpowered rockets in H2. Like it or not you Have to buy it if you own an xbox.
  100. joshe
    Nov 20, 2007
    3
    When you first play the game you will be amazed and wont put it down for around a week, then you suddenly realise its one of the worst fps games youve ever played. the campaign was ok. and for all the people gloting it has awesome multiplayer, take your finger out. no skill involved.
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#4 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. GameSpot
    95
    It's the addition of the Forge level editor and the saved films that give the game an even longer set of legs, legs that will probably keep you running at full speed until Bungie figures out where, exactly, to go from here.
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  2. TeamXbox
    97
    Halo 3 is the best Xbox 360 game to date. The single-player campaign and storyline are both very strong, but it's Forge and the Saved Films features that will likely go down in history as Bungie's crowning achievements. They've basically taken everything great about the series and improved upon it in every way, then added some amazing new features that we'll be using for years to come.
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  3. GamePro
    100
    It's solid gameplay, immense replayability, online functionality and incredible production values will ensure its place in video game history, and it is, without a doubt, a satisfying and fulfilling close to the beloved trilogy[?].
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