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Alright, I am going to break down every element of the game, and assign a price tag to it. Enjoy. This will be somewhat biased.
Campaign
ODST has a solid campaign overall. The idea of searching New Mombasa for clues as to the fate of your fellow soldiers is a new an innovative idea for Halo and adds more of a mysterious feel. The concept of being an ODST makes the player feel as though they have to be stealthy and eliminate enemies from afar, rather than blindly rushing. The score is amazing, and really fits the pace of the game nicely. Also, it doesn't become so distracting so that it would draw attention away from the story. The missions are fun the first couple times and the re-playability is medium. This is due to the achievements making players want to come back for more campaign fun. All in all, a solid campaign with average replayability.
Price - $20
Firefight
Firefight is a game mode that is all new to Halo. Players must fight wave after wave of advancing Covenant, some weak, and some with powerful armament. Medals and scoring add a competitive edge and an incentive to perform well. Achievements are intertwined with Firefight to make players come back for more. Replayability is high and friends can enjoy killing Covenant again and again on a multitude of maps. Although matchmaking isn't present, one can't help but enjoy the comfort of his/her own friends. The wave/round/set system combined with skulls gives the player initiative and a formidable challenge. Teamwork and communication are required to succeed in Firefight. Overall, Firefight is very fun and is much more re-playable than the campaign. Also, one can't help but smile when they cap 7 grunts and get a Killimanjaro.
Price - $20
Halo 3 Multiplayer Disc
The Mythic Disc includes 3 new maps (Heretic, Longshore and Citadel). Assigning a price tag to these maps are easy, as Microsoft already has, $10. However, in addition to the maps, you get the entire Halo 3 experience sans the campaign. So it's like you are getting 2 games for the price of 1. The polished new look of the Multiplayer disc is worth noting too. Colors are darker and much sharper. Overall, the Multiplayer disc offers 3 maps, a polished new look and the Halo 3 Multiplayer experience.
Price - $15
Halo: Reach Beta Invitation
In addition to the aforementioned components of Halo 3 ODST, is an invitation to participate in the Halo Reach Beta. You get to test a new game months before it's official release. You are basically getting a few weeks of an incredible and new Halo experience for free. However, it is worth something. After all, playing a game months before it is released is a pretty sweet deal.
Price - $10
Total - $65
So as you can see I have justified $65 worth of ODST. Since ODST sells for $59.99 plus tax, I have hit the nail on the head. ODST is a great game, and before you accuse it of being overpriced or a waste of money, think about all you are getting for $60.
[Edited on 03.24.2010 9:45 PM PDT]