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Subject: Why Halo 3: ODST is a Great addition to the Franchise
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Halo , a First Person Shooter series that has won the hearts of millions of faithful fans around the world for it's wide open battlefields , fun game play and epic sound track . I used the franchise as a whole for the above description . Halo 3:ODST is not quite like the rest of the others . There's something that sets it apart from the rest of the games in the franchise.

One thing in particular that makes it very different is that is almost an open world game when you're in Mombasa Streets , and then quickly changes to the more linear storyline's in between . The other Halo games had amazing set plays , but the missions were always linear , and sometimes a bit too repetitive in terms of scenery . Halo 3:ODST changes this approach quite a bit .

Another thing it changes is the fact that you're not playing as a large hulk of armor and muscle , you're not playing as Spartans , or Master Chief in particular . Although it's a bit awkward having lower jump heights and less shields (as well as the fact you have to watch for health) , you eventually get the feeling that there can be quite a different approach that should be taken in fire fights , as you seem a bit more human .

Bungie has been known for it's soundtrack almost since its inception , and ODST doesn't disappoint . In fact , I feel that it is one of the main things that separates the game from the rest of the Halo's . Instead of always having that epic music playing in all the other Halo's (because gunfights are constant and ever flowing ) , you know have the atmospheric feeling of helplessness and being alone . This again makes you think of your human character .

The overall story has little to do with what is going on in Master Chief's world , instead it focuses on the perspectives of the other soldiers in the war fighting in what they believe in . All in all , it's very well written and intriguing.

The weapons are the same from Halo 3, and the species you fight against it as well . The matchmaking is Halo 3's matchmaking , you can hardly have any complaints about that , as Halo 3's matchmaking is fun and competitive with lots of variety and flavor .

This thread is not a review of the game , instead it is encouragement for you (the community) to voice your opinions and thoughts on what makes Halo 3: ODST a bit different from the others , and whether or not you enjoy the changes made . I would also like you to post ways on which it could be improved and made 'more fun' . Also , do you think Halo 4 should have a similar expansion that Halo 3 offered ?

  • 07.26.2011 2:41 AM PDT

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I agree with you. ODST was a great game and very underrated. It's really a shame that people don't appreciate ODST. Most people kick it to the curb because of the lack of matchmaking and, although the campaign is great, it was a bit short. Me, personally, I think it's one of the best Halo's with probably the best soundtrack.

  • 07.26.2011 9:15 AM PDT

Best Halo Game in my opinion so far.

-Best Soundtrack
-One of the best gameplay experiences.
-Best Characters
-Best Story/Campaign
-Firefight is awesome, despite the lack of matchmaking.


  • 07.26.2011 10:00 AM PDT

i am myself

its good not the best if you think its the best go play halo 2 even though they cut machmakeing its still great and if that doesnt change your opinion then whatever

  • 07.26.2011 11:17 AM PDT

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Posted by: space cadet1998
its good not the best if you think its the best go play halo 2 even though they cut machmakeing its still great and if that doesnt change your opinion then whatever

=_= Another Halo 2 die hard...

  • 07.26.2011 12:23 PM PDT
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Its not the best to me , I just feel like it was a great addition to the franchise.

  • 07.27.2011 1:50 AM PDT

Proud veteran of the Halo series!

ODST was ridiculously underrated. It's really unfortunate that not many people care about the stories for games anymore.

  • 07.27.2011 4:36 AM PDT

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Posted by: Snake12355
ODST was ridiculously underrated. It's really unfortunate that not many people care about the stories for games anymore.


Highly extremely underrated. The game just feels... right. When I play the firefight its like I'm actually fighting for my life! And its dead easy when you get used to it, so Endure becomes a breeze.

  • 07.27.2011 6:03 AM PDT
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Okay so halo has been a big part of my life. It got me into gaming when I was seven (ha get it!?) and ten years later I'm still a giant fan.

I loved odst, although I do whish It felt more like I was a human. I felt overpowered when you could still rip turrets of there hinges. Doesn't mean I didn't like it.
I like to think of odst as an interactive musical. for me the music is the best of any game in the series and Seemed to change along with the set pieces.

  • 07.27.2011 11:43 AM PDT

I really enjoyed ODST's storyline, it was an interesting approach to the Halo Universe. It's unfortunate that is underrated.

  • 07.27.2011 11:57 AM PDT
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Posted by: AwesomestMatt
I really enjoyed ODST's storyline, it was an interesting approach to the Halo Universe. It's unfortunate that is underrated.
way overrated

  • 09.02.2011 3:14 PM PDT

Yes, and I thought the price was good especially considering the inclusion of map packs for Halo 3. I was missing like two of the map packs.

  • 09.02.2011 4:11 PM PDT

I played ODST, great game although I don't own it but borrowed it for a few months. I'm a huge ODST fan, and even the game came out on my birthday. But I didn't have an xbox at the time the game came out. It is underrated, the campaign and everything else about it is great. But it's not perfect. And I still think it could use matchmaking, a longer campaign and stuff. I also think it was a bit overpriced. For most Halo 3 owners, they're just buying an overpriced expansion. But if you don't have Halo 3 it is a great deal because it comes with the Halo 3 multiplayer but it's hard to get the achievements from 3.

  • 09.02.2011 6:03 PM PDT

i hated the game at first, until i realized that legendary is a cross between COD and halo. its awesome to play splitscreen. You, your carbine, and a whole lot of headshots.

  • 09.02.2011 6:12 PM PDT
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ODST is a great game, firefight in original form is, to me, a lot more fun then in Reach, and its an addictive mode, especially when I chase down a million firefight points every now and then.

  • 09.10.2011 9:01 AM PDT

ODST is a great game but it's so hard to find people to play with. If you dont have friends that will play with you on ODST, then you have to play alone.

  • 09.11.2011 5:19 PM PDT

and that is true man they should of had a matchmaking in it

  • 09.11.2011 5:47 PM PDT

damn right, my recon is better then yours!


Posted by: AEROGEAR9052
and that is true man they should of had a matchmaking in it

At the least FF matchmaking.

  • 09.11.2011 8:36 PM PDT

I think its bungies flawed masterpiece. What hurt it was the publisher being greedy and ramping it up to full price, that hurt review scores and general mood about the game as it was then seen as 'the next halo game' which it was never meant to be.

  • 09.12.2011 2:22 AM PDT

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it has better tone the the gold one.
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ODST, is the best game of them all so far.

I have played them all and enjoyed them all, but ODST just was a cut above the rest.

  • 09.12.2011 6:35 AM PDT

Jgreen

I agree phoenix
For me the fire-fight mode sold the game.

  • 09.12.2011 9:15 AM PDT