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Subject: Why ODST rocks

I'm just gonna say it now, ODST rocks, it is the most original Halo out there, so much so that I plan on buying it again! I'm gonna give a few reasons why ODST is fantastic :)

1. The Cast.
Adam Baldwin, Nathan Fillion, Tricia Helfer and the pirate from Dodgeball, quite a team right? But without doubt one of the strongest ensemble casts I've seen in a videogame in years!

But it goes without saying that Nathan Fillion knocks the ball out of the park, whoever wrote his dialogue deserves a medal and Nathan does that person justice by delivering those lines with such feverish enthusiasm.

2. It's bold and new.

Undoubtedly one of the greatest risks that Bungie has undertaken over the past few years was taking away control of a 7ft tall tank and instead placing you in the shoes of a narcoleptic ODST trooper.

Placing the player in the Covenant infested streets of New Mombassa dose'nt exactly stir up feelings of comfort either, the true originality lies within the grounded noir soundtrack complete with jazz riffs, and being teleported to the shoes of your fellow squadmates hours beforehand shapes the narrative in an inventive manner!

3. Firefight.
Firefight in ODST was a resounding success, unlike Reach's FF which was more about getting down to some nitty-gritty slaughtering, ODST's was more about finding a secure location and trying to survive, weapons were scarce and there were no ammo refills you could walk up to like in Reach.

The maps were varied and fun and each character had there great dialogue, FF's use of skulls was also very smart adding a layer of difficulty missing from GOW Horde.

Phew, jam-packed right? Agree? Disagree? Sound off below and let me know what you love (or don't) about ODST!!




[Edited on 07.01.2011 8:18 AM PDT]

  • 06.30.2011 11:21 AM PDT

Sorry, but clearly Reach rocks. ODST is okay but, gets VERY boring after awhile.

  • 06.30.2011 2:08 PM PDT

Hell yeah Reach rocks, I'm not trying to bring down any other Halo game, I'm just a big fan of ODST who finds it endlessly replayable.

  • 06.30.2011 2:47 PM PDT

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Posted by: An Irate Hobo
Hell yeah Reach rocks, I'm not trying to bring down any other Halo game, I'm just a big fan of ODST who finds it endlessly replayable.


QFT

  • 06.30.2011 3:37 PM PDT

BrAdLeY

Firefight is why ODST pwns, Oh and amazing story-line.

  • 06.30.2011 4:28 PM PDT
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Posted by: feedthefishy
Firefight is why ODST pwns, Oh and amazing story-line.


^This.

ODST was way too underrated. The music combined with the setting is the perfect relationship. No doubt my favorite game.

  • 06.30.2011 4:37 PM PDT
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Halo 3 ODST was my first halo game and i loved it. I beat the campaign and had a lot of fun playing it. The campaign in my opinion was a little short but awesome! I felt that firefight was awesome in every way and quite a challenge, especially when you played it with friends.

  • 06.30.2011 5:01 PM PDT

I've started to play a lot of ODST recently, and found it rather enjoyable.

  • 06.30.2011 5:54 PM PDT


Posted by: God
Halo 3:ODST Is amazing! I play it all the time because halo reach is just...to much sometimes.
God said it himself!

  • 06.30.2011 9:24 PM PDT

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I love ODST but I don't think it is very replayable. I don't have any friends that play it anymore

  • 06.30.2011 9:26 PM PDT

Its starting to show its age unfortunatly, in dire need of a sequel if you ask me.

  • 07.01.2011 8:20 AM PDT

BR or that gun was beast. Love the weapons.

  • 07.01.2011 8:39 AM PDT


Posted by: XxRiDeFoRDiMeXx
BR or that gun was beast. Love the weapons.

There was no BR in ODST. Maybe the silenced SMG.

  • 07.01.2011 9:33 AM PDT

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Posted by: n0 f4t ch1cks
Sorry, but clearly Reach rocks. ODST is okay but, gets VERY boring after awhile.

LOL. You be trollin'...right?

  • 07.01.2011 9:53 AM PDT

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I remember playing countless hours in ODST firefight. It's still fun in my world.

  • 07.01.2011 9:55 AM PDT