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Highly awaited Game-Will Not DisappointReview created: 07/18/06
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As most people say, Halo is what makes XBOX Popular. I disagree with this statement, but thats a whole different topic. Halo 3 is the most anticipated game for the XBOX 360. Many people held off to get an XBOX 360 until this November to get their hands on a copy of Halo 3. With this in mind, there is HUGE pressure on these authors, game designers, game engineers, managers, and Microsoft. With all this pressure on them to build not just a good game but a 'Freakingly Amazing FPS Game that will blow your socks off game of the year' these individuals are going to make the best freaking game you've ever played. Plus it has the Halo name on it too, so you know somewhat to expect, but there are going to be many additional features that is going to be put into this game.
Lets remember back to before Halo 2 was going to be released, this game was one of the best selling games to date. On its launch it sold MILLIONS of copies. Thats how big the anticipation was, and the only real difference between Halo 1 and Halo 2 is: new guns, new levels, new campaign, and XBOX Live. Thats 4 things, thats nothing. When making Halo 2 they knew that they would be making not just Halo 2, but they could forsee the launch of Halo 3 too. With this in mind, they didn't go overboard on making Halo 2, they only added in the necessary features to make Halo 2 a success, and have customers coming back to buy Halo 3, three years later.
Halo 2 was mainly used to get XBOX Live really going smoothly. Honestly, how many people actually played XBOX on the internet before Halo 2 came out? Not many people, there are tons more people playing xbox live now and thats soley because of Halo 2.
Additionally since Halo 3 is going to be the final chapter in the Halo trilligy its going to finish strong, and its going to finish on a great note. I guarantee that this game will be the Game of the Year, and people will be playing this game long after the life of the XBOX 360.
Only people who have never experienced the action of Halo say this guide is not helpful.
Lets remember back to before Halo 2 was going to be released, this game was one of the best selling games to date. On its launch it sold MILLIONS of copies. Thats how big the anticipation was, and the only real difference between Halo 1 and Halo 2 is: new guns, new levels, new campaign, and XBOX Live. Thats 4 things, thats nothing. When making Halo 2 they knew that they would be making not just Halo 2, but they could forsee the launch of Halo 3 too. With this in mind, they didn't go overboard on making Halo 2, they only added in the necessary features to make Halo 2 a success, and have customers coming back to buy Halo 3, three years later.
Halo 2 was mainly used to get XBOX Live really going smoothly. Honestly, how many people actually played XBOX on the internet before Halo 2 came out? Not many people, there are tons more people playing xbox live now and thats soley because of Halo 2.
Additionally since Halo 3 is going to be the final chapter in the Halo trilligy its going to finish strong, and its going to finish on a great note. I guarantee that this game will be the Game of the Year, and people will be playing this game long after the life of the XBOX 360.
Only people who have never experienced the action of Halo say this guide is not helpful.
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Graphics: Breathtaking 9.5/10
The graphics great. The rumors of an upgraded Halo 2, or Halo 2 like graphics is not true. With smooth framerates and stunning effects, you will be taken aback. Take some time to watch the backgrounds and environments and the detail of that went into these levels. This is after you clear everything that moves.
Sound: Amazing – 10/10
The sounds, music, effects, and voices take you immediately into the game. Surround sound is a must so you can hear the shots, shouts, and footsteps of the your opponents in this game. The score for this game heightens you senses, and truly brings you into the game.
Gameplay: Spectacular – 9/10
Smooth animations, large levels, smart enemies and A.I., big battles, and 4-player co-op = awesome. Without giving anything away, this is some great storytelling that gives way to some genuine wow moments.
Replay Value – Amazing 10/10
Multiplayer. That is all I have to say. This game has high replay value. Choose which way you would like to play online, but with the achievements, future downloadable content, 4-player co-op, and with over 1 million copies pre-ordered, and 4 million copies on retailers shelves in the first week, there will always be someone to play with.
Overall – Perfect 9.5/10
I am a fan of First-Person-Shooters (FPS) and all that is associated with them. I enjoy the emersion, and critique them heavily. This game allows you to “finish the fight”, but this game is so much more. The campaign brings closure, but it is the multiplayer aspect that will revolutionize XBOX Live and online gaming as we know it.
Halo 3 is Bungie’s 3-year project and baby, with unlimited resources from Microsoft, that was made to send Microsoft’s XBOX 360 to the next level, and it was worth the wait and money. With over 1 million pre-orders, this epic tale concludes with the highest pre-orders of a game to date. This game in campaign feels, and plays near perfect, and allows veterans and newcomers alike to enjoy and truly experience this game. The story line finishes up the previous two games, and is just long enough to make it feel right, and not dragged out. It took approximately 8.5 hours to beat it on legendary difficulty. It may be a bit shorter, though this was played immediately after a midnight sale of this game. The co-op was well done, and creates a new feel for campaign FPS games. I look forward to the future where this will be the standard in playing games.
The online is well done. Halo 3 has once again set the standard of what an online matchmaking/playing system should be. Putting together fun maps, objectives, and customizable Advatars, this game will appeal to the “newbie”, as well as the everyday online Halo player. With the Halo 2 system being overhauled, and the Bungie stat-tracker updated, this game will quickly become the number one game on XBOX Live.
I could write a five page review on this game, the battles, the enemies, weapons, and AI, but it still would not do it justice. If you have an XBOX 360, you should buy this, and buy it now. If you have thought about getting an XBOX 360, this would be the reason to get one. Does it live up to the hype? I don’t think anything could have lived up to the hype that is game received. This game was praised as the second coming, but what it is one of the best games of 2007, and is beautiful and fun to play.
The graphics great. The rumors of an upgraded Halo 2, or Halo 2 like graphics is not true. With smooth framerates and stunning effects, you will be taken aback. Take some time to watch the backgrounds and environments and the detail of that went into these levels. This is after you clear everything that moves.
Sound: Amazing – 10/10
The sounds, music, effects, and voices take you immediately into the game. Surround sound is a must so you can hear the shots, shouts, and footsteps of the your opponents in this game. The score for this game heightens you senses, and truly brings you into the game.
Gameplay: Spectacular – 9/10
Smooth animations, large levels, smart enemies and A.I., big battles, and 4-player co-op = awesome. Without giving anything away, this is some great storytelling that gives way to some genuine wow moments.
Replay Value – Amazing 10/10
Multiplayer. That is all I have to say. This game has high replay value. Choose which way you would like to play online, but with the achievements, future downloadable content, 4-player co-op, and with over 1 million copies pre-ordered, and 4 million copies on retailers shelves in the first week, there will always be someone to play with.
Overall – Perfect 9.5/10
I am a fan of First-Person-Shooters (FPS) and all that is associated with them. I enjoy the emersion, and critique them heavily. This game allows you to “finish the fight”, but this game is so much more. The campaign brings closure, but it is the multiplayer aspect that will revolutionize XBOX Live and online gaming as we know it.
Halo 3 is Bungie’s 3-year project and baby, with unlimited resources from Microsoft, that was made to send Microsoft’s XBOX 360 to the next level, and it was worth the wait and money. With over 1 million pre-orders, this epic tale concludes with the highest pre-orders of a game to date. This game in campaign feels, and plays near perfect, and allows veterans and newcomers alike to enjoy and truly experience this game. The story line finishes up the previous two games, and is just long enough to make it feel right, and not dragged out. It took approximately 8.5 hours to beat it on legendary difficulty. It may be a bit shorter, though this was played immediately after a midnight sale of this game. The co-op was well done, and creates a new feel for campaign FPS games. I look forward to the future where this will be the standard in playing games.
The online is well done. Halo 3 has once again set the standard of what an online matchmaking/playing system should be. Putting together fun maps, objectives, and customizable Advatars, this game will appeal to the “newbie”, as well as the everyday online Halo player. With the Halo 2 system being overhauled, and the Bungie stat-tracker updated, this game will quickly become the number one game on XBOX Live.
I could write a five page review on this game, the battles, the enemies, weapons, and AI, but it still would not do it justice. If you have an XBOX 360, you should buy this, and buy it now. If you have thought about getting an XBOX 360, this would be the reason to get one. Does it live up to the hype? I don’t think anything could have lived up to the hype that is game received. This game was praised as the second coming, but what it is one of the best games of 2007, and is beautiful and fun to play.
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Stopped working after two weeksDon't know why, but this game would not work after two weeks in our XBOX. There seems to be some issue with some of the discs. Researching why this happened...
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awesome game,better than I thought it would be...GREATReview created: 10/12/08
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theres so much action and its more than a one player game! it is awesome, so glad we bought it, we have so much fun!!
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Halo 3I bought this game because I played it at my friend's house on-line a few times and got slaughtered. I'm too competitive to lose so I bought it to get good at it. I've played it for a week or so and it's a ton of fun.
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Thank YouReview created: 10/11/08
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Everything that you would want when buying on Ebay. Fast delivery and game in perfect condition. thank you
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Look how good this is.Review created: 10/08/08
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This game is great on xobx live!!! I enjoy the excellent grapics. I recommend this game to everybody, at least try it out to see how good it is.
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Halo AddictionThe game is exciting and fun, then gets addicting lol to much fun, you will never get tired of it! There are tons of maps to play on of course you have to purchase some maps separately but other then that theres alot of multiplayers games to play online or with your friends on one console.
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GreatReview created: 10/06/08
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talbottoms ( 1 )
The game worked as promised and was received on time. Thanks for shipping it fast. Nothing wrong with the disc to date. Would do buisness with you again.
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Halo 3 XBox 360Review created: 10/06/08
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rudaco.815 ( 3 )
description was accuate . shipped right away. packaged well to protect in transit. great game . no complaints.
Liked the 'Buy now ' feature. These games always seem to go for good $ and I can't see waiting for auction to save $ 5.00
Liked the 'Buy now ' feature. These games always seem to go for good $ and I can't see waiting for auction to save $ 5.00
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Great GameFun to play, the game is full of action and adventure and it is just a great great game to play. The multiplayer is especially fun, i likes it.
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halo 3i bought it because its my first xbox 360 game and works excellent. halo 3 is amazing game with great graphics as well as game play.
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Halo 3Review created: 10/04/08
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Halo 3 is definitely one of the best games i have ever played in my life
go buy it now you won't regret it
Halo 3 is definitely one of the best games i have ever played in my life
go buy it now you won't regret it
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Halo 3Review created: 10/03/08
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Game disc was not in the condition it had been described to be. It had large circular scratches all the way around the disc. Certain parts of the game were unplayable because of thes scratches.
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halo3Review created: 10/03/08
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
hay i sure my little brother is going to luv the game i finally get to see him after 5yrs im happy his birthday is coming up so i bought him dis item he will luv i bet he wont stop playing lmao thx u
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Enjoyable but FrustratingReview created: 10/03/08
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I love the Halo series for the most part. I only got an Xbox way back when for Halo and I only got the 360 for Halo 3. After playing Halo 3, I was rather disappointed. It is a good game...don't get me wrong. It just went by so fast, I only died like 3 times in the whole game and the ending just ticked me off to no end. The whole point of the Halo games is to fight the Covenant...not join them. The Flood looks completely different. The whole thing made me want to take back the 360 I was so annoyed at it all. Beautiful graphics as always and the gameplay is normal Halo style. I haven't played it since I completed it that first time mainly because I'm still annoyed at it. We did all that work in all 3 Halos for him to end up the way he does. The soundtrack is also great as usual. I would have bought it eventually but I think I would have waited till it was cheaper.
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Halo 3 (Bungie)The Halo 3 review is offered within seconds of buying this game. This doesn't allow you the minutes, hours, or even days, no months, to dive, in depth, into this game. The online multiplayer option is, in my opinion, the best available. Other games allow you to level up just by playing the game often. Halo 3 actually matches you with players that are at your skill level. (I know... crazy...) 23 Sep 08. On this date, a Title Update was instituted. It updated the game, giving it 33 more achievements, and 6 more levels in the campaign mode. This game is the real deal. Thank you for reading this wall of text. If you need any help, message me and I may give you my gamertag, although I am not that good...
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Great service from a great sellerReview created: 10/02/08
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When i saw a limited edition headset and halo 3 together i thought it was too good to be true. I bought it at a great price it came 2 days befre my expantation great service great seller thanks
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Great GameI like everything about the Halo Trilogy. I chose to buy it because my original halo 3 was scratched up and didnt work.
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Good Game, Good FunReview created: 09/28/08
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Halo 3 is a good game to play when you have friends over.
The controls might take a while to learn, but it's defiantly worth it.
There are many features to this game like character customization and new vehicles, but the coolest thing is the game play!
Bungie makes you feel like you ARE the Master Chief,
You LOVE Cortana,
You MUST find her.
Which of course is a great inspiration!
The only thing that will probably bother new players is that Halo 3 over xBox LIVE is great fun, but a lot of people purposely try to get their ranks down to make it easier for them to get achievements, by killing newer players.
The vehicles have great detail, The Characters look amazing, the sounds are awesome, and the landscapes are realistic!
The detail really is amazing, You can see the glare bouncing off the chief's helmet!
I would really recommend this game to any 360 gamer.
For people new to xBox I would recommend an easier game just so you don't get too frustrated at your console right away.
If you do get this game, check out theater mode, You can re-watch all your recent game films.
TIP: Pull out an Assault Rifle and fire a couple of rounds, go into theater mode and pause the clip just as a shell is in the air, take a look at the back of the shell and then you will know what kind of detail Halo 3 has.
The controls might take a while to learn, but it's defiantly worth it.
There are many features to this game like character customization and new vehicles, but the coolest thing is the game play!
Bungie makes you feel like you ARE the Master Chief,
You LOVE Cortana,
You MUST find her.
Which of course is a great inspiration!
The only thing that will probably bother new players is that Halo 3 over xBox LIVE is great fun, but a lot of people purposely try to get their ranks down to make it easier for them to get achievements, by killing newer players.
The vehicles have great detail, The Characters look amazing, the sounds are awesome, and the landscapes are realistic!
The detail really is amazing, You can see the glare bouncing off the chief's helmet!
I would really recommend this game to any 360 gamer.
For people new to xBox I would recommend an easier game just so you don't get too frustrated at your console right away.
If you do get this game, check out theater mode, You can re-watch all your recent game films.
TIP: Pull out an Assault Rifle and fire a couple of rounds, go into theater mode and pause the clip just as a shell is in the air, take a look at the back of the shell and then you will know what kind of detail Halo 3 has.
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Good BuyReview created: 09/27/08
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I bought Halo 3 from this seller. The shipping took a little longer than expected, but still got here within a week. The game had very few scratches, all of which are minor and unimportant. I am satisfied with my purchase
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Halo 3The Halo 3 game is awsome. What a great game to play. It is an even better game to play on xbox 360 live.
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Halo 3 Kicks @$$Love the game, excellent graphics. Lot of fun playing it. My kid (9 years old) and I get together and play.
Good way to bond with your kid playing games together!!!!!!!!!
Good way to bond with your kid playing games together!!!!!!!!!
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the end of halo series?this game was outstanding the game play was good the cut scenes were awesome the told the story very well about 45 minutes which impressed me you want to know more get the game
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Manual in Spanish! Disc is in perfect condition.0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
The manual is in Spanish. I needed one in English. But disc is in perfect condition. Case is in pretty good condition. Fast shipping time. Reasonable shipping prices.
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GREAT!the decription and everything was perfect. not brand new but in great condition. everything went good, fast shipping! highly recommended seller~
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this game change my lifethe bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb
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