Halo 3: ODST

secretcode's Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360) review

Secret Short Review 003- Halo 3 ODST

HALO 3: ODST 
+ Single-player is extremely moody. 
+ ODST characters are much more human than the cast of previous Halo games, with a great voice cast.
- Firefight becomes really mundane, really quickly. 
- No Firefight matchmaking or customization 
- Basically an expansion pack for Halo 3 
 
A giant hype machine with insanely high production costs, an amazing vocal cast and great musical score, for some reason I couldn't help but think about 2005's Advent Rising. While the Halo Reach beta was a nice inclusion, as well as the complete Halo 3 multiplayer experience, both seem to be tacked on in order to make sure that this otherwise generic entry into the Halo series would sell. I

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