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Subject: Why wasn't this game named Halo: ODST?
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I don't see how it bears any resemblance to Halo 3. I love it, though!

  • 10.01.2010 10:16 PM PDT

If im not mistaken its because it started as an expansion for halo 3 but later evolved into a full game.

  • 10.01.2010 10:57 PM PDT

Recon armor was not gifted or bestowed upon me. I earned it through blood, sweat, and tears. Road to Recon complete, on to the next challenge. Halo 3: 1750/1750, ODST: 1000/1000, Reach: 1400/1400.

As stated it was intended to be an expansion but also if you pay attention ODST is only a modified version of Halo 3. The differences between H3 and Reach are exponential while the differences between H3 and ODST are really not that much.

[Edited on 10.02.2010 11:21 AM PDT]

  • 10.02.2010 11:20 AM PDT

Think before you post

Posted by: Billy288
If im not mistaken its because it started as an expansion for halo 3 but later evolved into a full game.

  • 10.02.2010 3:27 PM PDT

Because they wanted people to think that it was an expansion to the story arc and not the next full halo game from bungie. But then MS decided to charge full price and that illusion evaporated, leading people to indeed judge it as the next full game and leading to a metacritic score of 83.

Disclaimer, i really like odst.

  • 10.02.2010 7:56 PM PDT

It has the same engine, weapons, and graphics as halo 3. And the same multiplayer.

  • 10.03.2010 12:58 PM PDT