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Subject: Halo 3 ODST Reviewed NOW!!! Not that original, but oh well.

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Loved it: Halo 3: ODST is one of the most well polished game experiences I've had in a long time. And for just an expansion to 2007's hit, it definitely surpasses my expectations by quite a lot. The return to the roots of the series was such a joy, and the gameplay just doesn't break. The new pistol, though not that crucial to gameplay was terrific to use, and being an ODST dosn't dumb the Halo experience down, but actually opens up new gameplay quirks unavailable to the Master Chief.

Don't let it scare you: stealth is still optional, and the game won't punish you. You just gotta pick your fights right. And the new toys Bungie gives you doesn't make it that hard.

The story is extremely well written, and the ODST's are perhaps the best characters since Halo 2's Johnson (where he was the best Sgt. Johnson). I found literally no faults with the voice acting, something I had doubts with. Traditional Halo mythos here, and works very well.

Firefight is the surprise (or not surprise) hit of the whole product. It is just perfect, the experience that cannot be missed. The system is intuitive and

Well worth the $60. 5/5




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Hated it: Halo 3: ODST just doesn't deliver. It is not a terrible game, but here in 2009 the same old Halo formula just doesn't hold up: a scoped pistol and half-ass "open world" gameplay just doesn't make the game.

Stealth? Give me a break. When New Mombassa is filled to the brim with idiots it doesn't really matter if you use the new silenced SMG or a freaking Brute shot (and trust me, you can use it).

The story is rather bland, even compared to Bungie's last foray into the Halo universe. The characters this go around are quite unremarkable, and despite what they lead you on The Rookie is just another souless robot. The voice acting should've just stuck with the traditional stock UNSC cannon fodder in the previous games.

Firefight is simply a rehash of of 2008's most popular gametype, which properly implemented in titles like Gears of War or L4D, is just a disaster in Bungie's title. The mode does little more than amuse, with the enemy AI not being up to par, and the whole experience getting rather repititious fast. I can't even start with the skull system. It never does seem to reach the level ferociousness set by Left 4 Dead or even Call of Duty. Truly a dissapointment.

If you are like the vast majority of Halo players and don't give a damn about Campaign you are in luck: 3 lackluster maps and a multiplayer beta are ins tore for you. And it's all about Recon, amirite?

3.5/10

Did GamesRadar make one yet?

Didn't bother to use the search bar.

Yeah, my reviews are crap. But how about you? Talk to your future self, and review ODST!

  • 06.08.2009 8:56 PM PDT
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You really can't give it a fair review if you haven't even played it... but awesome fake review? Lol, I don't know what to call this.

[Edited on 06.08.2009 8:58 PM PDT]

  • 06.08.2009 8:57 PM PDT

Check out the group, Planet Reach and talk about Bungie's next game without the annoyance of the public forum. Oh and it's nice there too.

You thought you had lag, it took Jesus 3 days to re-spawn.

Wow, your expecting a rather -blam!- game huh? No way am I writing a review on a game I haven't played, especially commenting on a story I haven't experienced. A little bit of a stretch if you ask me. Even if it is just for fun.

  • 06.08.2009 8:59 PM PDT

Spartan119 the Red Raven.
"So officer tell me how it feels to be at the wrong end of that barrel?"

ya agree with the post above
u havent played it so
but ya thx for the reviews i see its not ure opinnion
the second review is just stupid so what if they rehash fun theres nothing wrng with taking something that works and making it better cant critizise them for being smart

  • 06.08.2009 9:02 PM PDT
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So...is this a joke, or are you predicting what the game will be like, or have you already made up your mind about it?

  • 06.08.2009 9:39 PM PDT

My gt:old school dude Posted by: FlameSword Halo never asks me for anything, is always quiet, and I can play with her all night. Can a girlfriend do that? I didn't think so. Posted by: PhatMxican Thanks Shishka...Now I'm illegal in the US and in Halo 3. Way to make my day.Member Since:3/17/2005 1:52 PM PST

you cant justify anything you said because you havent played the full version.

  • 06.08.2009 10:05 PM PDT

Mythical Group

There is no greater catharsis than arguing on the Flood.

Have you played the game, though? Or are you just putting words together to talk about part of the events based around the plot?

  • 06.08.2009 10:10 PM PDT

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you cant justify anything you said because you havent played the full version.
And I never will.

Stupid E 74.

  • 06.08.2009 10:15 PM PDT

About as relevant as Zero Punctuation's Duke Nukem Forever review. Almost as funny.

  • 06.08.2009 10:25 PM PDT

i'm awesome

Posted by: Phoenix9508
Have you played the game, though? Or are you just putting words together to talk about part of the events based around the plot?
Pretty much. I pulled these two out of my ass based on the probable complaints reviewers might have.

You can tell I don't know what I'm talking about.

  • 06.08.2009 10:43 PM PDT

To answer your question: Yup, I was naked!

So its a joke, I guess you could call it.

  • 06.08.2009 10:48 PM PDT