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Subject: Do you think ODST is better than Halo 3

I love the entire Halo series, Halo 2 being my favorite of the games. I think that the universe is compelling and the story is deep, sweeping, and powerful. The hidden layers in the Halo trilogy and rich details of the backstory in the novels are something I love to be lost in, and im greatly looking forward to the story that Halo: Reach will weave. Bungie has carefully and lovingly crafted a mythic tale that will stay etched in my mind until the end.

Posted by: Go Vader
Eh, I think it is.


Why do you think that?

I felt that Halo 3 had a better story. ODST had too many cheesy lines and the characters werent as interesting as i had hoped they would be. The Master Chief/Cortana relationship was more beautiful than anything i saw in ODST, and felt that because Halo 3 was a strong conclusion for characters ive grown to love since 2001, that it was more emotionally effective. I like Halo 3's levels more too, like The Ark and the Covenant.

ODST was great, but honestly the only aspects that i thought was equal or improved upon for ODST from Halo 3 was music score, a tad bit better graphics, and Firefight mode.

  • 04.08.2010 9:58 AM PDT
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Better in terms of Pistol, new enemies (Huragok), new enemy ranks (gold Hunters, gold Drones, gold Jump Pack Brutes), and a lot of Anti-air Wraiths on Kikowani Station (my favorite level).


were engineers really enemies i just can`t stop thinking they are cute i can`t wait to finally work out how to get the glitch that keeps them alive(even after all the brutes are dead) then i can cuddlez them forever <3
Oh right. Sorry. Classified as enemies. Hmmm... let me take a look at that. Maybe I can find the glitch that keeps them alive? ;)

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  • 04.08.2010 11:09 AM PDT

i dont becuase ther is no matchmaking for firefight i need endure and i cant get it so i made a poll to try and brring in odst firefight matchmaking plz head over there and vote

  • 04.08.2010 11:21 AM PDT

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hell yeah it takes more skill to complete ODST on Legendary and at least with firefight you have to have a lot of skill to get the acheivements and not like with halo 3 acheivements where people can sit for hours and stare at a screen to get there level up i prefer ODST and will play it over halo 3 anyday

  • 04.08.2010 12:27 PM PDT
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no

  • 04.08.2010 3:01 PM PDT
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No way. Who could even think that ODST is better?

  • 04.08.2010 3:12 PM PDT

Posted by: Caboose 8118
hell yeah it takes more skill to complete ODST on Legendary and at least with firefight you have to have a lot of skill to get the acheivements and not like with halo 3 acheivements where people can sit for hours and stare at a screen to get there level up i prefer ODST and will play it over halo 3 anyday

What are you talking about? ODST had the easiest Legendary campaign of any Halo game so far.

  • 04.08.2010 5:44 PM PDT
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I myself think ODST has a better campaign (especially rookie missions). But I think Halo 3 has better multiplayer. Then again ODST doesn't have forge or skulls to unlock. Overall Halo 3 has more features. It's a tough decision.

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  • 04.08.2010 8:07 PM PDT
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A lot of people like ODST better. In fact 28% of these people oppose by024's comment.

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  • 04.08.2010 8:11 PM PDT
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Posted by: Caboose 8118
hell yeah it takes more skill to complete ODST on Legendary and at least with firefight you have to have a lot of skill to get the acheivements and not like with halo 3 acheivements where people can sit for hours and stare at a screen to get there level up i prefer ODST and will play it over halo 3 anyday

What are you talking about? ODST had the easiest Legendary campaign of any Halo game so far.
I agree. I beat ODST in a few days.

  • 04.08.2010 8:14 PM PDT

I like HALO 3 better because it goes for longer but ODST has a cool storyline.

  • 04.08.2010 8:15 PM PDT
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Posted by: eternally
I think odst looks god awful. Whatever bungie was trying to accomplish with the anti aliasing was a complete fail. borderlands look = no thanks. as far as the rest of it goes...its 99% of the same shaders, textures, and models from Halo 3. Its just a mod of h3 imo. Glad i waited to try it out at my friends house instead of buying the fail thing for 60 fricken dollars. Odst is a complete rip off as far as I'm concerned.
I think you're exaggerating. ODST does have some problems but at least it doesn't have glitches were you snipe someone ten times and they won't die or you stick someone and the grenade magically disappears. Even then, Bungie worked hard on this game and you should learn to appreciate their work.

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  • 04.08.2010 8:23 PM PDT

There comes a time in every mans life... and that time is not now.

I cant believe anyone actually voted yes.

Don't get me wrong, i love ODST, but it's no halo 3, thats for sure.

1. Halo 3's multiplayer. ODST has firefight, which is great, but not as good.

2. Forge*. ODST doesnt have it.

3. Theatre mode. Yes, it is in ODST, but you can't save clips like you can in Halo 3. It sucks having to save the entire film, especially if its a 2.5 hour game of firefight when you just want a 20 second clip.

4. Customisation. No, im not talking forge, im talking player customisation. In ODST, you can choose a character, and you can choose to have a helmet or not. In halo 3, you can choose helmet, chest, shoulders, and much more noticeable colours.

*mind you, i dont want forge in ODST. It would be fun and all, but it would make it too easy. Plus, it cant be done. The AI couldnt handle it.


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  • 04.09.2010 1:33 AM PDT
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Most definitely yes. I found ODST's campaign much more enjoyable. Matchmaking and stuff is like the same in both games, and then there's Firefight, which isn't even present in Halo 3. If this game had come out before Halo 3, I seriously doubt anyone would have complained about being cheated out of their money.

  • 04.09.2010 2:59 AM PDT
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ODST is good for its firefight mode.
ODST 1 - 0 Halo 3
Halo 3 has matchmaking when ODST doesn't
ODST 1 - 1 Halo 3
On Halo 3 playlists you can have a max. of 16 players when on ODST, just 4
ODST 1 - 2 Halo 3
My vote = Halo 3
If you agree, reply.

  • 04.09.2010 3:39 AM PDT
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I agree

  • 04.09.2010 3:40 AM PDT

Will is everything.

Feeling one or the other is better is obviously a very subjective matter. That being said I appreciate everything ODST brought to the table. It had a very interesting and human/Earth-centric story with a very moody atmosphere. If anything is was a refreshing change of pace. Instead of a half ton walking tank you're just the best of the best spec-ops soldier who is very vulnerable. That and Firefight is hella fun.

  • 04.09.2010 10:17 AM PDT

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Posted by: funkymunkey247
ODST is good for its firefight mode.
ODST 1 - 0 Halo 3
Halo 3 has matchmaking when ODST doesn't
ODST 1 - 1 Halo 3
On Halo 3 playlists you can have a max. of 16 players when on ODST, just 4
ODST 1 - 2 Halo 3
My vote = Halo 3
If you agree, reply.


ODST has improved graphics
ODST 2 - 2 Halo 3
Anyone without Xbox live can still play firefight. You can play custom games in Halo 3 but its not the same as live or as fun as Firefight. Therefore ODST is great if you dont have Live.
ODST 3 - 2 Halo 3
Halo 3 has forge
ODST 3 - 3 Halo 3

  • 04.09.2010 1:47 PM PDT

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if ur talking bout campaign, then YES!!!

  • 04.09.2010 2:38 PM PDT

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Nope, definitely not. Even considering the addition of horde mode, ODST is nowhere near the level of Halo 3.

  • 04.09.2010 3:27 PM PDT

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No, it's an add-on not a full game.

  • 04.09.2010 3:40 PM PDT
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nothin can beat h3's campaingn

  • 04.09.2010 5:12 PM PDT
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ODST is wayy better than Halo 3.

Look at this video guys !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLgxX1O1QPM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLgxX1O1QPM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLgxX1O1QPM

  • 04.09.2010 6:23 PM PDT

Posted by: NewRadical12
Campaign was for sure, and Firefight is awesome, but Halo 3's matchmaking is the greatest and outweighs ODST's benefits.

  • 04.09.2010 8:24 PM PDT

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lol helll no. ODST IS HORRIBLE

  • 04.10.2010 9:50 AM PDT