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GF Rating
8.4

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

Halo 3 a newbies perspective....

posted by reverend66 (AUSTIN, TX) Sep 27, 2007

Member since Jun 2006

109 out of 136 gamers (80%) found this review helpful

I came into this game expecting disappointment. I never even thought of buying it. however all the hype (and a few screenshots) got me. I put in the disc waiting for the big intro movie (that I was sure would be the highlight of the whole experience)..nope just pick campaign. Short intro...then, the best FPS I have ever played!
Now I did not really play the first 2 halo games, I am a bigger fan of GRAW, RB6, and Gears. That being said my only real problem with this game is the lack of a cover system. I do however understand that when HALO first came out there was no such thing, so putting one in now would upset millions. I'm not saying it is better than GRAW or Gears (like apples & oranges) but as far as FPS (not over the shoulder) shooters it can not be beat.
The campaign is a lot of fun (vehicles, weapons, it's linear but hey this is mainly an online game). The graphics are outstanding (anyone that says they are like the original XBOX need to see thier eye doctor right away as there is a serious problem). there are more enemys, friendlys, explosions, ships in the sky, all at once than I can count with no slowdowns (once again to the disclaimers, if you are having frame problems get your box checked out, it's going south).
Online is flawless (other than the fact that I am killed constantly), no hiccups, freezes, etc. I never thought I would see a game with such incredible scenery & character graphics play so flawlessly online. this coupled with the replay ability & map design ability.......

Buy this game, you will not get it for rent for months even if it is the only game in your Q. If you have an XBOX live account this is a must have!

Disclaimer- I am not responsible for the loss of employment, spouse, or any property that may be lost due to the fore mentioned by the playing of this game online. This review & recommendation is purely opinion.

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GF Rating
10

Perfect

Halo 3

posted by Zn1088 (HUNTSVILLE, TX) Jan 14, 2011

Member since Jan 2011

6 out of 7 gamers (86%) found this review helpful

Halo 3, the last in the storyline for now, was a game of epic proportions. With the Arbiter by your side, you feel like you can take down hundreds of Brutes. When Elites drop near you, it just feels really good knowing that you can relax and have the elites fight for a while.

Pros:
Great CGI cutscenes
Interesting Story
Heart Pounding finale

Cons:
Arbiter not in every level
Easy to get lost
Easy to get surrounded

The Pros outweigh the cons. I give it a Ten. Its a must buy for any FPS fan.

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

Late to the party, but still loving it

posted by lloydf (CHARLOTTE, NC) May 4, 2009

Member since May 2006

36 out of 46 gamers (78%) found this review helpful

I didn't start Halo 3 until Wars was already released, so I know I'm behind the times :). I got it 2 Christmases ago but was still working on Bioshock during my regulated couple of gamings hours on weekends between house projects and hanging with my wife and kid. I skipped Halo 2 but played the first in dual-player Legendary, which (like most people) is when I fell in love with Xbox and reinvigorated my love for FPS games in general.

This game does not disappoint. The gameplay and controls are as smooth and responsive as I remember from the first, and the storyline and graphics are equally as impressive. This time around I'm on single player Normal mode and picked up the game guide so I could find all the gems. I'm enjoying the campaign and haven't used Live yet so I can't comment on that experience. So why not 10 stars? Well, this is an excellent game on its own, so it's a candidate. However, as a sequel it has to stand up against its predecessors, and its hard to top Halo 1 in terms of being revolutionary and a turning point in gaming.

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