A number of gaming journalists were invited over to the Microsoft offices in Prague on September 11th to have their first crack at HALO 3: ODST. As I was one of them I thought I would let you all know what I thought. Microsoft did also promote their upcoming Forza 3 and Lips #1 Hits titles but the crowd was chomping at the bit for some HALO 3 ODST.
From the word go, HALO 3 ODST is definitely a HALO title, regardless of whether or not the Master Chief ever shows up in the series. Sure, the game gives you a look at the universe from a slightly different point of view in that you will play as multiple characters. But in its heart it is still, truly HALO. In fact, this could be the most pivotal game in the HALO franchise history. Halo Wars expanded the gameplay to RTS, HALO 3 ODST will expand the story and depth of the universe.
If you're like me and you love a great story that acts as motivation for you to continue playing a game, then you're in for a real treat, HALO fan or not. Humanity's fight against the Covenant was never so three-dimensional as it is now.
The gameplay is that of the HALO FPS predecessors in that the environments are still mostly non-interactive, the weapons are mostly what you've already seen and yes, the Warthog returns. The familiarity that you will find in HALO 3: ODST will make you feel right at home as you grab the controller. I've also heard that this time we'll get to drive a tank around the city in a mission, but I haven't gotten there yet.
HALO 3 ODST branches the previously linear story that is the backbone of the universe. It gives new breath to the mythology and while gameplay does not stray far from the others, it's definitely going to be worth the price.
The game will contain two discs, one with the single player campaign, another with the multiplayer content. It will have 24 maps (all of the pre-existing HALO 3 maps) and a variety of gameplay modes including some new ones, the inclusion of skulls, etc. HALO 3 ODST will have 9 multiplayer game modes that will each have 3-5 variants for a total of 35 different ways to play it. Modes include: assault, capture the flag, king of the hill, slayer, oddball, infection, VIP juggernaut and Territories.
HALO 3: ODST is chocked full of content and definitely worth the asking price. They worked hard to pack it all up and give you a complete gaming experience with a full campaign, co-op and massive multiplayer options. HALO 3 ODST will certainly project the series back where it belongs among the upper echelons of the gaming elite. You too will be saying We are ODST come 22 September.
From the word go, HALO 3 ODST is definitely a HALO title, regardless of whether or not the Master Chief ever shows up in the series. Sure, the game gives you a look at the universe from a slightly different point of view in that you will play as multiple characters. But in its heart it is still, truly HALO. In fact, this could be the most pivotal game in the HALO franchise history. Halo Wars expanded the gameplay to RTS, HALO 3 ODST will expand the story and depth of the universe.
The gameplay is that of the HALO FPS predecessors in that the environments are still mostly non-interactive, the weapons are mostly what you've already seen and yes, the Warthog returns. The familiarity that you will find in HALO 3: ODST will make you feel right at home as you grab the controller. I've also heard that this time we'll get to drive a tank around the city in a mission, but I haven't gotten there yet.
HALO 3 ODST branches the previously linear story that is the backbone of the universe. It gives new breath to the mythology and while gameplay does not stray far from the others, it's definitely going to be worth the price.
The game will contain two discs, one with the single player campaign, another with the multiplayer content. It will have 24 maps (all of the pre-existing HALO 3 maps) and a variety of gameplay modes including some new ones, the inclusion of skulls, etc. HALO 3 ODST will have 9 multiplayer game modes that will each have 3-5 variants for a total of 35 different ways to play it. Modes include: assault, capture the flag, king of the hill, slayer, oddball, infection, VIP juggernaut and Territories.
HALO 3: ODST is chocked full of content and definitely worth the asking price. They worked hard to pack it all up and give you a complete gaming experience with a full campaign, co-op and massive multiplayer options. HALO 3 ODST will certainly project the series back where it belongs among the upper echelons of the gaming elite. You too will be saying We are ODST come 22 September.
About the Author:
Christophor Rick has been playing video games his entire life. This eventually led to him entering the video game journalism industry. He has been co-editor of Generation: Gamers, Editor-in-Chief at Gamers Daily News and most recently assumed the duties of CEO there. You can find him generally playing video games or writing about them online.
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