Halo 3 is not perfect. On the PC, where there is an abundance of great FPS games it wouldn't be nearly as praised. And let's face it, were it not for Microsoft shoveling millions of dollars into the franchise the Halo brand wouldn't be as successful as it is. With that in mind one has to wonder if bucket loads of money are all it takes to make a hit game. The answer is a definitive no. Halo 3 might not be perfect, but it is still one of the best shooters released this year on any platform. It is also the most cinematic experience you will get from the moment you start up the game to the time you finish it about 7-8 hours later (playing on your own on normal difficulty). And let's not forget how huge the multiplayer is bound to get, with hundreds of thousands playing the game just a day or two after release. And last but not least, if we beat two Halo games before, why the heck should we not finish the fight in Halo 3?
Scores
Gameplay
92
It's not a revolution, but more of a refined evolution of the Halo series. If you liked it before you're going to love it now.
Graphics
87
It's not a system showcase, but it looks decent. The lighting is very realistic though.
Sound
96
The soundtrack is a masterpiece once again and the rest of the audio doesn't lag behind.
Value
91
It takes about 7 hours to complete the game, but with 4 player competitive / cooperative modes and variable difficulties you'll probably spend well over 20 hours with it.
Multiplayer
93
As with Halo 2 the multiplayer aspect is literally without limits. Matchmaking, custom maps and more are available straight out of the box.
OVERALL
93
Numbers don't lie, so Halo 3 must be one of the biggest games of all time. Grab a rifle and come finish the fight with us!
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