Non Halo Player - so convince me about Halo 3 apart from the hype

4 player co-op + good multiplayer = win.Trickshot771

Well, besides the story and the flawless gameplay, halo 3 will have more features in it to last you a couple years. That includes 2-4 player online co-op, Forge (kinda like gary's mod for Half-life 2),Meta games to challenge your friends in online coop, Unrivaled matchmaking system online, increased gametype customizablility (you can now adjust the gravity in custom games for example), a whole bunch of new vehicles, guns, and a new feature called equipment, and epic battle scenes. You wont go wrong with Halo 3 when it comes out sept 25th.Mr_Burps

everything he said!!! the halo games are great just try them out

First, you should play Halo 1 and 2 since they are backwards compatible on 360. The graphics hold up pretty well since they were very advanced for the time. Halo 2 could be mistaken for a 360 game.

But Halo 3 pushes the FPS forward withmany vehicles. You have hover vehicles, tanks, flying vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, the warthog, etc. You can also have a friend (or 3) ride with you in many of them. The scale of the maps and battles will be huge. If you play online, you can save and edit entire MP matches. You can then send the videos to your friends. There may be a map edittor (according to some scans). 4 player co-op for the single-player campaign.

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Well, what sets halo apart from other series is that it has fast action gameplaywith good controlsand integrates vehicles seemlessly into the mix and was the first console game to do this correctly. Ask for being completely new to the Halo series, the halo games are made so that even if you a are a total beginner you can still pick it up and have a fun time, but not in a way that doesnts alienate the hardcore fans. Bungie, the games creator, also made it so you will be playing people of your own rankon-line so you shouldnt find that everyone is better than you.

It's a great online game, but as far as the single player IMO the story is just ok, but for a shooter it's pretty impressive. The gameplay is what you would expect of a shooter with a few really cool weapons mixed in to make the arsenal more impressive.

All and all unless you have XBL I would say just rent it you'll probably be able to beat the campaign in the rental period.

I apologize I ment to say that's just how the first two were the third could be incredible and add something never before seen to the shooter experience.

Go buy Halo 1 and 2 right now, their cheap but still great. (Especially Halo 1)Shrapnel99

Ok, I'm a UK player who has only had a 360 about a year - I'd never played Halo before - now that I know Halo 3 is coming ouit I'm gonna be intrigued to get it - but what is it that makes it so special - I would like to know from Halo veterans - what sets it apart from other chooters - and will it be important that I ain't played Halo before??? Please let me know - cos I don't want the hype to overshadow what is probably gonna be a great game!!! Thanks!!!andyb27newc

Just rent it...you're not gonna find anyone's opinion better than your own. Then if you like it, buy it.

Well, besides the story and the flawless gameplay, halo 3 will have more features in it to last you a couple years. That includes 2-4 player online co-op, Forge (kinda like gary's mod for Half-life 2),Meta games to challenge your friends in online coop, Unrivaled matchmaking system online, increased gametype customizablility (you can now adjust the gravity in custom games for example), a whole bunch of new vehicles, guns, and a new feature called equipment, and epic battle scenes. You wont go wrong with Halo 3 when it comes out sept 25th.Mr_Burps

lol well THAT initial statement was biased. flawless gameplay my ass. XD

[QUOTE="Mr_Burps"]Well, besides the story and the flawless gameplay, halo 3 will have more features in it to last you a couple years. That includes 2-4 player online co-op, Forge (kinda like gary's mod for Half-life 2),Meta games to challenge your friends in online coop, Unrivaled matchmaking system online, increased gametype customizablility (you can now adjust the gravity in custom games for example), a whole bunch of new vehicles, guns, and a new feature called equipment, and epic battle scenes. You wont go wrong with Halo 3 when it comes out sept 25th.sharpshooter188

Actually i was refering to the control scheme and just the feel of the game. Thats what sets Halo apart from others, its gameplay to the fullest. (I wasnt talking about the balance issues halo and halo 2 had)

lol well THAT initial statement was biased. flawless gameplay my ass. XD

I like the story. The story is pretty bad, unless you read the novels; the characters are fleshed out unbelievably, you learn about master cheif's past, and how hopeless the human race's situation is.

There is also the amazing gameplay, both offline and on.

No, because thats not my job.It's no skin off my nose if you don't buy it. You have an internet connection so look it up and make up your own dang mind!capthavic

Amen to that.

Actually, somebody did convince me to give it a try, just today.

I just bought a 360 and a buddy of mine at work was telling me that he and some friends were planning to have a LAN party the weekend after launch to just basically screw around all day and play video games. Since Halo 3 was the game he was really basing the party around I told him that I'd love to come but frankly I'd never really gotten into Halo 1 so I wasn't sure I'd be all that into 3.

I really don't care for the frantic pace of Halo. I like stealth based games better usually.

However as he told me about Halo 2 and the story and about how much fun the MP was I've started to consider giving it another chance.

I'll probably at least rent it or maybe get hooked during our gathering.

It may not be my usual cup of tea but too many people love it for it not to have something going for it.

[QUOTE="andyb27newc"]Ok, I'm a UK player who has only had a 360 about a year - I'd never played Halo before - now that I know Halo 3 is coming ouit I'm gonna be intrigued to get it - but what is it that makes it so special - I would like to know from Halo veterans - what sets it apart from other chooters - and will it be important that I ain't played Halo before??? Please let me know - cos I don't want the hype to overshadow what is probably gonna be a great game!!! Thanks!!!jesseandnikki

Just rent it...you're not gonna find anyone's opinion better than your own. Then if you like it, buy it.