User Reviews

Finish the Fight

Kyralik — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:54:00 GMT

I am a huge fan of the Halo series, I have been playing it ever since Combat Evolved was released in 2001. Halo has literally the most compelling story ever in the history of gaming, books, magazines, graphic novels, and even movies have been made dedicated to this series. So as for Halo 3? This is the icing on the cake; coupling beautiful graphics with insane gameplay and the most interesting science fiction story in a game EVER. Let's start with campaign: Halo 3's campaign offers a diverse array of Weapons, as well as a variety of vehicles and units. Unfortunately I do not have time to finish this tonight, so I'll continue after work tomorrow.

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BANDE — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:37:00 GMT

THIS GAME STINKS!

Halo 3 Review

Storm Commando — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:45:00 GMT

This game is aweswome! I bought it for Christmas last year and played it for 6 months strait! I found myself buying new games and not even playing them!!!!

Halo 3, the ultimate gaming experience

Riaku114 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:22:00 GMT

Since Halo: Combat Evolved, "The Master Chief" phenomenon has swept the gaming community off of its feet over and over again. We just can't resist the unmerciful beating that the Chief delivers to the now cowering and defeated covenant army. Halo gives the perfect mix of story line, playability, and user freedom. You are not bound to one road, you can do whatever you want and move on at your own pace. The story may be confusing at times, but since all of the games from the original trilogy are so addicting, you can make sense of everything when you play it a second time, or a third and so on. Simply being able to jump ten feet in the air and then epically land in the middle of a group of unsuspecting grunts, then proceeding to blow all their heads off, will exhilarate even the worst of gamers. Also, it gives the players the freedom to do the objective in any way that they want, whether it be the direct route or some strange twisted way.

I believe there are three elements that make Halo 3 totally unique to the players.

First is the characters, Master Chief, the invincible Spartan soldier that makes even the most grown and tough man seem like an unborn baby fetus, and Sergeant Avery Johnson, the rough and tough friend of the Chief. Just seeing The Chief run through a crowd of soldiers, spraying the enemy with lead, makes me want to yell like Leonidas. Part of what keeps people connected to this series, is just knowing that its all going to be alright, Master Chief is on your side. Sergeant Johnson will always make me laugh, I love his wise-cracks, although sometimes inappropriate, and battle humor. This combination of two touch soldiers, plus a comedic element, makes every moment even more exciting.

Second, the vehicle element completely changes the gaming experience. I feel as if most people enjoy driving a warthog around and splattering enemies as their friend blows the rest away with a turret rather than running across an incredibly complex and large map. This is unique to Halo because of the way they created said vehicles. Each one is uniquely fit to a certain purpose and will aid you in completing nearly any objective.

Third would be the story line. However confusing, it will all make sense once you beat the game. If it is still confusing, then play it again, then you won't be able to stop, but you will get it. Building off of the first to games, you were probably expecting another Halo, but they gave you something even better! Having to fight on your home planet of Earth, (finally!) you end up leaving again after about four levels, and guess what, the flood are back! The flood are introduced early in this game, in the first two being introduced in the last part, you get to switch to brute shot and shotgun right away. As you fight through both the flood and the covenant, uncovering the secrets of the forerunners is exciting to say the least. I was jumping up and down in my seat like a little schoolboy when I saw The Ark. I really enjoyed the reuniting of Master Chief and 343 Guilty Spark, otherwise known as Sparky. His betrayal put a damper on my spirits, but my frown turned upside down when Johnson handed me a spartan laser. Much to my surprise, and delight, I got to relive that incredible ending-scene-insane-warthog-driving section from the first game! Although I was not entirely pleased with the ending, it gives way for more things to happen for the Chief, I mean, someones going ot find him out there, right? Well at least I know he's not dead, that would have made many people angry.

Bungie did a great job in the end, giving some people the answer to the question, "what would happen if the war ended?" Of course, when I saw the 117 etched on the rock, a tear almost went down my cheek. Our "fallen" hero is not around anymore. Overall, I had a great time playing this game, I lost count how many times i replayed the story mode before moving on to the multiplayer mode. Halo 3 is a genius game, if i were Bungie, I wouldn't change anything about it for future releases. I give Halo 3 a perfect ten out of ten, just from the story and plotline, because of its cleverly combined elements and addictingly fantastic experience.

2 years old and still going strong

Cameron — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:11:11 GMT

Halo 3 is the single greatest game you can own on your Xbox 360 console. It is well worth it's price and comes with many features that will keep you playing for years to come. With an amazing campaign, exciting multiplayer, and fun features like Custom Games, Forge, and Theater mode this game will give you plenty to do.

Campaign 8.5/10

The Campaign in Halo 3 was an exciting conclusion to the Halo Trilogy. It kept you pumped right up 'til the end. It's ending leaves room for a sequel to continue the story of the Master Chief. However this storyline was somewhat short compared to Halo: CE and Halo 2. This may have been due to the fact that Bungie had to put much more work into this game than any game before with it's addition of Theater and Forge.

Multiplayer 10/10

Halo 3's multiplayer system improves significantly from Halo 2. With the addition of armor customization with armor perms as well as extra ways to choose your own color scheme for you Spartan or Elite, you really can make your own unique soldier. The game also features a military style ranking system (using Microsoft's TruSkill system), allowing you to start as a recruit and work your way up to a General. You can play in Ranked or Social gametypes depending on if you wish to play competitively or for recreation. Halo 3 also features a variety of playlists to suit the kind of gametype or team setup you want. These playlists change every so often and new playlists are added and removed from time to time. A special Double Exp playlist occurs from Thursday to Sunday including unique gametypes such as "Living Dead" and "Grifball". Halo 3's multiplayer is great and is likely the best on the 360.

Custom games, Forge, and Theater 10/10

Halo 3 includes something no other game has, the ability to truly create unlimited custom gametypes and maps. In the Custom Games lobby you alter every aspect of the rules. You can change the objective score, the time limit, etc. The one feature which it lacks (which was most likely overlooked) is the ability to remove the "Assassinate ability" (an instant kill you execute by meleeing the enemy in the back).

Forge is Bungie's single most amazing idea ever.In forge mode you can arrange objects within a map in any way you see fit. Originally intended to be an object placement editor, Forge evolved (thanks to Foundry and later Sandbox) into something close to a map editor. Within Foundry and Sandbox you may place objects such as boxes, ramps, and walls to create a map of your own! Forge mode is also very easy to use and allows for endless possibilities. From Bungie.net you can download Maps (as well as gametypes, films, and screenshots) that other players created and play them on your Xbox 360! Forge is an amazing feature that was a fantastic idea. Bungie really outdid themselves with it.

Theater was a feature that is just as fantastic as Forge. This feature allows you to view recent games as films so you can replay every moment of the game! Not only that, but you can record clips and take screenshots! If that wasn't enough, Bungie even gives you the "File Share" ability. Allowing you to upload up to 6 files (including films, clips, screenshots, gametypes, and maps) for your friends and recent players to view, download, and share with other friends! From Bungie.net you can view tens of thousands of files from other players, even rate, comment, and download them to your 360! File sharing is an outstanding feature that all future Halo titles should have.

About Halo: 3

killerkitten74 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:23:11 GMT

I just want to say if you own an x-box 360 then you have to own this game. I believe that this game has the best multiplayer ever. The campaign is great and there are endless things you can do. Downloadable maps are are another thing I love about this. Forge is a great way to show your creative side. I say get this game as your first x-box game!