How good is Halo 3's online?

Honest opinions please. How do you think it compares to other online shooters like COD and Killzone 2? Please don't turn this into a KZ2 vs Halo 3 thread, I'm just wanna know how you rate Halo 3's online experience.

As long as you mute the other players, it's alright.

I can assure you that CODMW, Killzone 2 and Halo 3 have great online MP.

Whether or not you like each depends on your preference. Halo is a slow-paced, Sci-Fi shooter and may not appeal to you if you're into realistic weapons or darker themes.

I've played over 100 matches on it at least, it sure was a lot, I say it's great, and most maps are well designed too.

I can assure you that CODMW, Killzone 2 and Halo 3 have great online MP.

Whether or not you like each depends on your preference. Halo is a slow-paced, Sci-Fi shooter and may not appeal to you if you're into realistic weapons or darker themes.

Blue-Sky

i used to be addicted to halo 2 (played it so much my xbox disc drive stop working lol)but for some reason icant stand halo 3 i guess i got used to the shooters that reward u with unlockable weapons and perks like cod 4 and kz 2

also at least in my case i was having lag issues when playing big team matches on halo 3 which is only up to 16 players but yet i get less lag when playing ressitance 40+ player matches and 32 player matches on kz2

It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

Its excellent, but I find the network connections to be very iffy. I don't know if it is just me, but that game lags like im playing on 56k sometimes. Really detracts from the experiance.

It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

ujjval16

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It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

mithrixx

[QUOTE="mithrixx"][QUOTE="ujjval16"]

It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

Jandurin

[QUOTE="ujjval16"]

It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

mithrixx

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="mithrixx"] What is so addicting about it ? All what you do in Halo 3 online is gonig around, shoot people, then go back online again and shoot people. No leveling, upgrades or anything that may keep you asking for moreJandurin

does that mean u dont like achivements ?

because its somewhat the same thing how u have to complete objectives to get the achivement/ unlock perk

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="Jandurin"] killing is fun, mmmkayfedor19820

does that mean u dont like achivements ?

because its somewhat the same thing how u have to complete objectives to get the achivement/ unlock perk

[QUOTE="ujjval16"]

It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

mithrixx

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[QUOTE="Jandurin"] alternatively, OMG, a game that actually focuses on the thing you actually want to do instead of leveling or unlocks or whatever that really detracts from the base game you want to be playing?Jandurin

does that mean u dont like achivements ?

because its somewhat the same thing how u have to complete objectives to get the achivement/ unlock perk

some of the halo 3 achivements are almost impossible to get lol

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="fedor19820"]

does that mean u dont like achivements ?

because its somewhat the same thing how u have to complete objectives to get the achivement/ unlock perk

fedor19820

some of the halo 3 achivements are almost impossible to get lol

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="Jandurin"] killing is fun, mmmkayfedor19820

does that mean u dont like achivements ?

because its somewhat the same thing how u have to complete objectives to get the achivement/ unlock perk

Whatever Halo lacks in the customization department, I find it more than makes up for in "OMGWTF" moments. I haven't played KZ2, but CoD4 - due to its design, doesn't offer as much flexibility as Halo 3 does.

As for the OP, I find Halo 3 online insanely fun obviously. If you do hop online, add me. I could use more people to play with

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It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

mithrixx

Also, for most people, none of those are necessary for a Halo game. The joy of the multiplayer is simply just playing it ... and winning, of course. To prove this, Halo 1 is a perfect example. No levels, no achievements, no nothing, and it's still a popular multiplayer game because it's so fun, it doesn't need external rewards to bring the players back into the game.

It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

I think it's fantastic. I play zombie custom games whenever I can. The only multiplayer shooter I like more is Team Fortress 2.

[QUOTE="mithrixx"][QUOTE="ujjval16"]

It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

Deiuos

I got gold a few days ago and its not too bad.

Its pretty much a run and gun shooter. Its quit eold school PC in that you all start outwith the same basic guns, and have to look around for better things.

You have to keep moving so you dont get shot from behind, and most fights are very close up and generally end with melee attacks.

What is cool though is you can have 4 player splitscreen online, and there are vehicles. If youve played warhawk its like that but more run and gun, and in first person obviously.

Though tbh if your aomeone who has played games like COD4 and Killzone 2 a ton until you get to high ranks you will fins yoiurself toppin leaderboards a lot.

Most fights end up with 2 players running at eachother shooting, and the winner is generally whoiever is most daring, has the best weapon, or gets a hit in first.

Its awesome. Still i prefer a slow paced online game like Bad Company

It's very good. Sure I like Gears and games like CoD come and go TBH. But Halo 3 still keeps me coming even when I get most of the achievements. Whether it's splitscreen, online with a couple of buddies, or the the occassional ownage of a noob, it just stays with me. I could understand if it's not your thing by preference, but to say that it isn't good at what it does is just not true.

It's great, but the community has been failing it big time, every game someone quits, or someone's just running around walking into corners, or someone's non stop trash talking his own team mates. It really ruins the experience, cause when your in a match with chill dudes it's a lot of fun.

It's great, but the community has been failing it big time, every game someone quits, or someone's just running around walking into corners, or someone's non stop trash talking his own team mates. It really ruins the experience, cause when your in a match with chill dudes it's a lot of fun.

Eddie-Vedder

[QUOTE="mithrixx"][QUOTE="ujjval16"]

It's really addicting, I have 4000 matches played.

Deiuos

Also, for most people, none of those are necessary for a Halo game. The joy of the multiplayer is simply just playing it ... and winning, of course. To prove this, Halo 1 is a perfect example. No levels, no achievements, no nothing, and it's still a popular multiplayer game because it's so fun, it doesn't need external rewards to bring the players back into the game.

I've played over 100 matches on it at least, it sure was a lot, I say it's great, and most maps are well designed too.

mitu123

haha 100 isnt anywhere near alot

i got close to 2000

to answer the question halo 3 online is awesome! especially if you got friends cuz you can do alot of crazy custom games

Halo 3 is incredible online. Absolutely incredible. Saved the game from its mediocre singleplayer.

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I've played over 100 matches on it at least, it sure was a lot, I say it's great, and most maps are well designed too.

johnnyblazed88

haha 100 isnt anywhere near alot

i got close to 2000

to answer the question halo 3 online is awesome! especially if you got friends cuz you can do alot of crazy custom games

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[QUOTE="Jandurin"] alternatively, OMG, a game that actually focuses on the thing you actually want to do instead of leveling or unlocks or whatever that really detracts from the base game you want to be playing?Kickinurass

does that mean u dont like achivements ?

because its somewhat the same thing how u have to complete objectives to get the achivement/ unlock perk

Whatever Halo lacks in the customization department, I find it more than makes up for in "OMGWTF" moments. I haven't played KZ2, but CoD4 - due to its design, doesn't offer as much flexibility as Halo 3 does.

As for the OP, I find Halo 3 online insanely fun obviously. If you do hop online, add me. I could use more people to play with

this is very true just look best of halo vids on youtubecompared to cod4 or kz2, halo is in another league

What is so addicting about it ? All what you do in Halo 3 online is gonig around, shoot people, then go back online again and shoot people. No leveling, upgrades or anything that may keep you asking for moremithrixx

Also, for most people, none of those are necessary for a Halo game. The joy of the multiplayer is simply just playing it ... and winning, of course. To prove this, Halo 1 is a perfect example. No levels, no achievements, no nothing, and it's still a popular multiplayer game because it's so fun, it doesn't need external rewards to bring the players back into the game.

I got gold a few days ago and its not too bad.

Its pretty much a run and gun shooter. Its quit eold school PC in that you all start outwith the same basic guns, and have to look around for better things.

You have to keep moving so you dont get shot from behind, and most fights are very close up and generally end with melee attacks.

What is cool though is you can have 4 player splitscreen online, and there are vehicles. If youve played warhawk its like that but more run and gun, and in first person obviously.

Though tbh if your aomeone who has played games like COD4 and Killzone 2 a ton until you get to high ranks you will fins yoiurself toppin leaderboards a lot.

Most fights end up with 2 players running at eachother shooting, and the winner is generally whoiever is most daring, has the best weapon, or gets a hit in first.

NinjaMunkey01

Get better and it will be different.

Halo 3 is incredible online. Absolutely incredible. Saved the game from its mediocre singleplayer.

organic_machine

Not to mention you actually do have levels and experience points, not that they affect your base character, but they shouldn't as it's stupid to allow people advantages in a game such as this. I'm looking at you Team Fortress 2.Jandurin

It's really good. I would be playing it if I didn't have Batman: AA right now.

It's great. Although now alot of playlist require DLC. So if you intend to get Halo 3 mainly for the multiplayer I suggest waiting for ODST.vashkey