| No matter how you look at it, Halo 3 was | | | | enemies. More of that, well, in the game. |
| probably one of the most eagerly anticipated | | | | |
| video games of all times. This is good, but | | | | The campaign plays much the same like the |
| this is also a very high pressure factor. I | | | | previous Halo games; it has a smooth and nice |
| mean, it's not that easy for a video game | | | | flow to it. The video sequences appear |
| company to build upon the legacy oh Halo and | | | | between chapters. Also, the vehicles we all |
| Halo 2, two of the most famous and played | | | | got used to ensure that you don't get bored |
| action games in the history. | | | | of walking only by foot. |
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| So the game had to be a hit. Well, was it? | | | | However, there are also new concepts in the |
| From a preliminary first look, I would say | | | | game, like the equipments. The bubble shield |
| that yes, the game is very good indeed. It is | | | | is one example. This device will let you (or |
| very satisfying on more than one level. The | | | | your enemies) walk right through it, but guns |
| action, the graphics, the weapons, even the | | | | and grenades will bounce off (see what those |
| Halo 3 skulls make it one of the best action | | | | melee weapons are good for now?). |
| games ever made. | | | | |
| | | | When it comes to the storyline, it starts |
| However, let's go a little bit deeper with | | | | right from where it was left in Halo 2 (which |
| the presentation. Without wanting to spoil | | | | was a real cliffhanger, by the way). The |
| your gaming pleasure for those of you who | | | | Covenant is on course with the Earth, trying |
| haven't played it yet (by the way, what are | | | | to activate the Halos (which could mean the |
| you waiting for?), I will shortly explain a | | | | end of the world, but we can't really let |
| few of the most important aspects of the | | | | that happen, can we?). |
| game. The gameplay is not very different from | | | | |
| Halo 2, which is a very good thing indeed | | | | And when it comes to the graphics, |
| because the predecessor of Halo 3 did a great | | | | well… they are probably one of the most |
| job with the gameplay. | | | | awe inspiring I have ever had the pleasure to |
| | | | see. They will undoubtedly set new standards |
| The tactical part, which means achieving a | | | | in the industry. The explosions, the details, |
| good balance between using your melee | | | | everything is very well rendered giving you |
| weapons, guns and grenades, has always been a | | | | maximum enjoyment. You will spend much time |
| Halo trademark and this nice feeling is still | | | | admiring the landscape, sometimes forgetting |
| present. You will also have the pleasure of | | | | that there's an enemy on you trail who would |
| firing new weapons, out of which I will | | | | want nothing more than to take a piece of |
| mention only one, the spiker. It is a pistol | | | | you. But that's it for now. If you'll excuse |
| that has a devastating effect upon your | | | | me, I have a game to play. |