One of my last game reviews (in the midst of at least half a dozen music reviews) was that of Halo 2. You see, as I have mentioned in three separate articles (this will make four), my mother had recently let me play Halo, and I wanted to beat each game in the trilogy. Actually, so far, I have completed each one on co-op mode with my cousin (with the exception of the last few levels on the first game, which I had to complete the rest of the way on my own because he got tired of it).
Like Halo 2, Halo 3 brings some new weapons into the mix. The game has flamethrowers, Brute spikers, gravity hammers, and many more. There are even different types of grenades! The assault rifle returns from the first game. It's more powerful, but only uses 32 shots per clip. The magnum is now much more powerful, with a four-headshot kill going for it. Dual wielding returns, which really isn't a surprise. However, the same "no melee and no grenades" rule applies. There are also several new vehicles, such as the Chopper and Prowler.
Rather than both players using Master Chief or the Arbiter in co-op, depending on the stage, one player controls Master Chief and the other controls the Arbiter, since they are now allies. Master Chief respawns with the Battle Rifle and Assault Rife, while the Arbiter, when he dies, respawns with the [rather crappy] Plasma Rifle and Covenant Carbine. The co-op runs much smoother than in previous games, with no slowdown whatsoever.
The game is no longer unbearably difficult when it comes to Flood missions. Melee simply OWNS them, not to mention that they're only in the last few levels of the game. In fact (spoiler), in one level they side with you. In that stage, it's best to hang around and let them kill the Covenant. They're also not nearly as abundant, also helping to make Flood-infested levels easier.
So What's Good?
+ You get to "finish the fight"
+ New weapons
+ Assault rifle is back
+ New vehicles
+ Co-op makes more sense story-wise
+ The Flood levels are easier
+ Great multiplayer and online play
+ Overall just more fun than the others
+ Phenomenal story, although this can be said for all the Halo games
…But Then What's Bad?
- Very minor, but the Arbiter always respawns with crappy weapons
Overall, Halo 3 receives a 5 out of 5. Sure, it's got all kinds of improvements, but it's overall simply more fun than the others. It is one of the greatest games I've ever played, just like its predecessors.
Like Halo 2, Halo 3 brings some new weapons into the mix. The game has flamethrowers, Brute spikers, gravity hammers, and many more. There are even different types of grenades! The assault rifle returns from the first game. It's more powerful, but only uses 32 shots per clip. The magnum is now much more powerful, with a four-headshot kill going for it. Dual wielding returns, which really isn't a surprise. However, the same "no melee and no grenades" rule applies. There are also several new vehicles, such as the Chopper and Prowler.
Rather than both players using Master Chief or the Arbiter in co-op, depending on the stage, one player controls Master Chief and the other controls the Arbiter, since they are now allies. Master Chief respawns with the Battle Rifle and Assault Rife, while the Arbiter, when he dies, respawns with the [rather crappy] Plasma Rifle and Covenant Carbine. The co-op runs much smoother than in previous games, with no slowdown whatsoever.
The game is no longer unbearably difficult when it comes to Flood missions. Melee simply OWNS them, not to mention that they're only in the last few levels of the game. In fact (spoiler), in one level they side with you. In that stage, it's best to hang around and let them kill the Covenant. They're also not nearly as abundant, also helping to make Flood-infested levels easier.
So What's Good?
+ You get to "finish the fight"
+ New weapons
+ Assault rifle is back
+ New vehicles
+ Co-op makes more sense story-wise
+ The Flood levels are easier
+ Great multiplayer and online play
+ Overall just more fun than the others
+ Phenomenal story, although this can be said for all the Halo games
…But Then What's Bad?
- Very minor, but the Arbiter always respawns with crappy weapons
Overall, Halo 3 receives a 5 out of 5. Sure, it's got all kinds of improvements, but it's overall simply more fun than the others. It is one of the greatest games I've ever played, just like its predecessors.
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