- 2 VIDEOS
Image Unavailable
Color:
-
-
-
- To view this video download Flash Player
Halo 3: ODST - Xbox 360
About this item
- Halo 3: ODST contains 1,750 new Xbox LIVE achievement points, as well as new weapons, technology and an invite to join the Halo: Reach beta in 2010
- Stand-alone expansion to Halo 3 that doesn't require ownership of the previous game to play
- New campaign, hero and tactics from the Halo universe as players take on the role of a rookie in the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers sent into New Mombasa
- 4-player co-op "Firefight" mode offers a whole new way to play Halo with friends both via system link and over Xbox LIVE
- Along with all the existing Halo 3 maps, ODST contains three new multiplayer Halo 3 maps: Heretic, Longshore, and Citadel
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
- Halo Wars 2 Xbox OneMicrosoftXbox OneFREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Monday, Apr 1
- Microsoft Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Xbox OneMicrosoftXbox OneFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Monday, Apr 1Only 10 left in stock - order soon.
- Halo Reach (Renewed)Amazon RenewedXbox 360FREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
- Halo 5: Guardians - Xbox One Standard EditionMicrosoftXbox OneFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Monday, Apr 1Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
- Halo 4 - Xbox 360 (Standard Game)MicrosoftXbox 360FREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Monday, Apr 1Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
- Halo Infinite - Xbox Series X & Xbox OneXboxXbox Series XFREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Monday, Apr 1
Product information
ASIN | B001HWB68K |
---|---|
Release date | September 22, 2009 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #25,584 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #430 in Xbox 360 Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 5.3 x 7.5 inches; 0.53 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | 5EA-00001 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 0.528 ounces |
Manufacturer | Microsoft |
Date First Available | October 9, 2008 |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Product Description
Product description
After finishing the fight with Master Chief in Halo 3, players now have the opportunity to take a step back in time and experience the Halo universe from a whole new perspective. Players are put in the boots of an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, some of the toughest and bravest soldiers of the UNSC. Players must search for clues to find out what happened to their squad when a drop into the city of New Mombasa goes wrong, and discover the secret behind the Covenant's interest in the city. In addition to a full-fledged campaign, Halo 3: ODST introduces Firefight, a new cooperative multiplayer mode where up to four players battle waves of unrelenting Covenant onslaughts. *DLC (Downloadable Content) may not be included and is not guaranteed to work*
Amazon.com
Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed developer Bungie, Halo 3: ODST is a new, stand-alone expansion to the Halo saga that lets players experience the events leading up to the epic story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of an entirely new character the ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant's invasion of New Mombasa. The game adds a new dimension to an all-encompassing universe that gamers around the world have known and loved since the release of the first Halo game in late 2001. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }
New hero, old enemy.
View larger.
Join the ODST.
View larger.
Stunning cinematics.
View larger.
New co-op multiplayer mode.
View larger. New Campaign, New Hero, New Tactics
Much more than an expansion, Halo 3: ODST allows players to explore dangerous new ground, search the dark, abandoned streets of New Mombasa for clues, and fight back against the Covenant invasion from multiple perspectives. Dropping in as "the rookie," a new member of an elite squad of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST) sent into New Mombasa on a classified recon mission, you'll be armed with specialized weaponry and upgraded technology, including silenced weapons and a VISR enhanced vision mode.
Separated from your squad, you'll have to scour the city for clues in order to learn what happened to Buck, Dare, Dutch, Mickey, and Romeo. As you collect new clues, you’ll experience the story from their perspectives, fighting through the occupied city hours earlier.
A New Way to Play: 4-Player Co-op Firefight
Drop feet first into a new way to play Halo with the cooperative campaign mode, Firefight. Form a squad of your friends over System Link or Xbox LIVE and put your skills to the ultimate test against the invading Covenant war machine for glory, high scores, and achievements. Do battle in multiple environments, on foot or in vehicles, and against increasingly difficult waves of Covenant attackers while Halo 3's skull modifiers progressively activate to up the ante.
After the Firefight, relive and review every last kill you earned and see how your high scores and stats stack up against your friends' and the community overall using Bungie.net's persistent online stats and Firefight leaderboards.
3 New Halo 3 Maps
Three all-new maps make their debut for Halo 3's traditional, chart-topping multiplayer. Heretic, Longshore, and Citadel drop in alongside the original Halo 3 multiplayer maps, all packed in and playable from one standalone disc. Twenty-four maps in all, including the Heroic, Legendary, Cold Storage, and Mythic Map Packs, provide a peerless multiplayer experience, near limitless content creation and customization via the Forge and Sandbox, and a slew of new multiplayer achievements for Halo 3.
New Challenges and Achievements
For the first time, Recon Armor for use in Halo 3 multiplayer will be made available to players who complete the "Road to Recon" challenge. Earn all seven of the Vidmasters, a series of Xbox LIVE achievements that span Halo 3's Campaign and Multiplayer and Halo 3: ODST, and then visit your Bungie.net Service Record with a linked gamertag to enable your sweet new set of digital duds.
If you already own Halo 3, you can get started now by collecting the "Annual" campaign achievement and the "7 on the 7th" and "Lightswitch" multiplayer achievements in matchmaking. And, if you've already downloaded the Mythic Map Pack, you can collect the hidden skulls on Assembly, Orbital, and Sandbox today.
Community Features
4-Player co-op experience over Xbox LIVE or System Link, screenshots, saved films, custom Halo 3 multiplayer map and game variants via the Forge…all of the award-winning features included in Halo 3 are packed into Halo 3: ODST with an extra 1,750 available achievement points piled on for good measure. And Halo 3: ODST introduces an all-new single player experience with new characters, new weapons and technology, and the frenetic cooperative experience, Firefight, an entirely unique way to play Halo.
Bungie.net Integration
What good is winning if you can't brag about it to your friends? Extend your gaming experience beyond the console with Bungie.net's expansive integration. All of your lifetime stats are aggregated into your online Service Record - every last kill, every single medal, and your entire collection of career post game carnage reports, plus robust charts, graphs, and leaderboards allow you to instantly see how you stack up against the rest of your squad and the Halo 3: ODST community at large.
Invitation to the Halo: Reach Beta
As an added benefit of buying Halo 3: ODST players receive an invitation to participate in the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta due to hit Xbox LIVE in 2010. Halo: Reach is Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie's upcoming prequel to the events of the original Halo: Combat Evolved game. Based on Eric Nylund's novel "The Fall of Reach," it is packed with details surrounding the origins of the Sparten II soldiers, of which Master Chief was only one of many and the beginnings of the conflict with the Covenant and the Flood. If you want in, hold onto your copy of Halo 3: ODST and stay tuned to Bungie.net and Xbox.com for more details.
Videos
Videos for this product
2:26
Click to play video
Halo 3: ODST--Firefight Trailer
Merchant Video
Videos for this product
1:49
Click to play video
Halo 3: ODST--Gameplay Trailer
Merchant Video
Looking for specific info?
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the quality, value, and multiplayer of the video game. They mention that it's a really good game, with engaging gameplay and a good storyline. They also appreciate the awesome graphics and the slick presentation. That said, some complain about the noise and ease of use. Opinions are mixed on the storyline, but overall, customers are happy with the content.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers like the quality of the game. They say it's a really good game, with a good storyline that compels them into the game and is fun to play with friends. The game has great co-op gameplay that allows up to four players to go through the entire game. It provides a unique experience and never has a dull moment.
"...This game is the black sheep of the Halo series, but still retains the excellent quality of all of the mainstay games in the universally loved first-..." Read more
"Product arrived swiftly and is in great condition...." Read more
"...Major flaw, Im sorry.RECAPOverall the game is awesome and gives insight to the less mythical, yet best of the best, vulnerabilty..." Read more
"...finally got it right by creating a very good storyline; it compels you into the game...." Read more
Customers like the value of the video game. They say it's worth the purchase, has a little replay value, and is well made. Some mention that the case is great and the manual had been improved. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...price (one much lower than originally), however, it's definitely worth every penny and a 5-star game...." Read more
"...and recommend looking at the sellers items when buying games, great deals great quaity." Read more
"...as far as setting various difficulties, coop play, earning achievements, playing levels with different stratagies, online multiplayer and so on...." Read more
"...Just be aware its not a long game, has a large price tag for its content, and can have frustrating parts (much like any game could)...." Read more
Customers like the multiplayer aspect of the game. They say the new Firefight multiplayer mode is a fun challenge, with plenty of different modes to choose from. Customers also mention that the campaign is worth playing, and is based on the Halo lore.
"...Thank you Bungie for a great single player campaign and awesome experience with Firefight, and thank you Amazon for providing one of the best deals..." Read more
"...Intense multiplayer versus action with plenty of different modes to choose from; BUT it is the same multiplayer from Halo 3 released two years ago,..." Read more
"...+++++ What I liked:I loved the multiplayer aspect...." Read more
"...Also, WHY do games still have convoy missions? They suck if you play single player...." Read more
Customers like the graphics in the video game. They mention that the art design is some of the best on today's consoles, the presentation is slick, and the game is a visual treat to the eye. They also say that the urban environment is much more well-designed than those in Halo 3, and the water color mode adds a very vibrant touch to the environment. Customers also say the music is gorgeous, and that the game has a textured visual feel. They find the cut-scenes to be excellently crafted, and mention that it melds the cut scenes with the action.
"...The art design is some of the best on today's consoles. Despite the aging Halo 3 engine, the game looks beautiful...." Read more
"...'s use of the Halo 3 engine definitely helped them develop the nice presentation of the ODST world, and more specifically the city of new Mombasa...." Read more
"...The visor mode (water color) adds a very vibrant touch to the environment and does not in any means take away from the ODST bad ass feeling you have..." Read more
"...The graphics are similar to Halo 3's, but the urban environment is much more well-designed than those in Halo 3...." Read more
Customers like the content of the video game. They say there is much variety in the firefight maps, and the maps are unique. They also say it's convenient to have all the multiplayer maps in one location without taking up space. Customers also mention that there are lots of extras to find all around the campaign about a separate story arc. They mention that the game features maps that focus on close combat, mid range combat, and different stratagies.
"...All the maps of the game are quite unique, the Night-vision rocks (you'll use it around 90% of the gameplay), it takes A LOT of effort to kill a..." Read more
"...The game plays seamlessly and has many options for replayability as far as setting various difficulties, coop play, earning achievements, playing..." Read more
"...Intense multiplayer versus action with plenty of different modes to choose from; BUT it is the same multiplayer from Halo 3 released two years ago,..." Read more
"...You can't even play as an ODST in MP no new weapons, no new vehicles, no new anything at all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storyline. Some mention that it's very good, interesting, and well developed. They also say it heightens the action and story of ODST. However, others say that the game is too short, the different action levels are way too short and that some story elements were larger.
"...difficulty without frustration, Gears of War horde mode, a very well told-story with completely likable, complex characters... I could go on and on,..." Read more
"...with heavy multiplayer aspects like ODST the story is short... real short.... I wasn't looking to blow through everything and still managed to beat..." Read more
"...Immersive and heightens the action and story of ODST.The 30 seconds of ACTION over and over. Halo's formula is again applied to ODST...." Read more
"...The campaign had some nice pacing outside of when you first start you seem pretty lost (but that's the whole idea) not knowing what to do...." Read more
Customers find the game hard to use and repetitive. They also say the maps are huge and impossible to navigate. Customers also mention that the game is disorientating and random.
"...of Halo 3, ODST is neat and different in some ways and disappointingly samey in others...." Read more
"...The maps were hard to follow and I spent a lot of time going back and forth...." Read more
"...Excellent game play but very short on imagination... It is almost too easy in some ways yet almost impossible in others... Some of the easy things..." Read more
"...friend or foe identification system is a good addition and makes things easier...." Read more
Customers find the noise in the video game to be boring, monotonous, and annoying to listen to. They also mention that the feel of the game is boring, not exciting, and not fun. The street levels are somewhat boring, and the action levels are just that - action.
"...Overdone, poor side story, and annoying to listen to.The inability to AUTOSAVE?. I played 4 hours straight...." Read more
"...Only problem is the disc makes noise while running. Cleaned it and nothing changed. Works though just noisy." Read more
"...One mission in particular I found suprisingly boring and annoying, in it you must scavenge around different parts of a ruined city to find beacons..." Read more
"...The parts when you play as the new recruit are a bit boring...." Read more
Reviews with images
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
The title of Halo 3: ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) is misleading, because it actually takes place about 1/3 of the way through Halo 2's story, where the covenant find earth and flee after an initial invasion. You play as a whole squad of ODSTs (Omnipotent Deities Serenade Turkeys)throughout the game. In the beginning, your squad is dropping in to take out a covenant assault carrier. However, as the drop pods are entering orbit, the ship enters slipspace and knocks everyone for a loop. You wake up as the Rookie, a completely voiceless character, six hours later in the futuristic city of New Mombosa. It is nighttime, you are alone, and you haven't a clue what happened to your squad, the city, or anything at all really. Finding out is the story of ODST (Ogres Dropped Some Trash). You navigate Rookie throughout a hub world of damaged city streets, taking in the sights of a ravaged city. You also play as his squad mates in flashbacks, unraveling the mystery one tasty morsel at a time. It's exceptional.
The story in ODST (Olives Don't Smell Terrible) is absolutely fantastic. I'd say it's one of my favorite Halo campaigns simply due to its unique and totally different approach to storytelling. The characters are brought to life amazingly well by THREE cast members of the amazing television sci-fi western epic hybrid of awesomeness, Firefly . Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, and Alan Tudyk: can you ask for more awesome voice talent for a game? They each do a fantastic job at bringing their very well-written character to life. Nolan North (Nathan Drake from Uncharted ) also lends his talents of being smug, witty jerks to the game as well. When you combine the voice-actors, the exceptionally well-written dialogue, and the vastly different cinematic focus of the game, you get one hell of a ride. I am hugely impressed by Bungie.
The only problem is that the campaign is way too short. It'll take most about 4-5 hours to finish, 6-7 if you really take your time. I know this game was developed as an expansion sort of game rather than a full release, and if I bought this for its original $60, I'd give it four-stars. Under its current price (one much lower than originally), however, it's definitely worth every penny and a 5-star game.
The atmosphere in ODST (Obadiah didn't s*** there) is incredible. I really can't think of enough praise to slather all over this awesome atmosphere pie to do it justice. The nighttime segments are unnerving, pensive strolls through empty, city streets that heighten loneliness and isolation. It feels like a fantastic noire sci-fi fantasy ( Blade Runner comes to mind constantly). The daytime levels are more traditional Halo and suitably chaotic. The art design is some of the best on today's consoles. Despite the aging Halo 3 engine, the game looks beautiful. This shouldn't be a surprise, as Bungie always nails the art design and atmosphere in their games. As is expected with a Halo game, Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori have hit a home run with the soundtrack. The direction of the music is unlike any Halo game before or after it, opting more for the soothing, chilling music of a noire film. Once again, I am reminded so much of Bladerunner. Fantastic!
The gameplay of ODST (Oh Damn She's Tight) isn't much different from the other Halo games. Since you play as the ODSTs (Orbital Drop Shock Tomatoes), and not as Master Chief, you are weakened a bit, and that does change your strategy a bit. Other than that, what can you say about the gameplay? The Halo series is known for FPS perfection on consoles, and this game continues that trend. The controls are perfect, the weapons are very well balanced, the vehicles are among the best in any non-racing game, and all of the Halo gameplay traditions are continued and refined here. The only wrinkle that is unusual for the Halo series are the nighttime levels, where the focus is on the immersion of being alone in a city during an invasion by the covenant. You feel isolated and lonely during the Rookie parts, with occasional intense firefights. All-in-all, ODST (Oliver Drives Smokey Trains) nails the gameplay. There's even a new mode called "Firefight" where you fight increasingly difficult waves of covenant. This is done extremely well, although I was always much more into the story than that.
Oh by the way, you get a second disc with this game that contains Halo 3's multiplayer and every map ever released for it. I realize that most people won't care because they're playing Halo Reach , but if you ever get the itch to play good ol' Halo 3 multiplayer, this is icing on the cake, especially since ODST (Octavius Delivers Steamed Tacos) is so much cheaper now.
Halo 3: ODST (Optional Donations Sound Terrific) is an absolutely fantastic black sheep of the Halo family. If you ever wondered what you'd get if you tossed in Blade Runner, Halo, and Firefly into a blender, this is what you'd get, and it's about as awesome as you'd expect. I have to say, this is probably one of my favorite games in the series, and I really love Halo. I've devoured all the games, read many of the books, absorbed all of the soundtracks, etc. I love Halo 3: ODST (Optimal Death Simulation Terminates), and you will too if you get it. It really is a one-of-a-kind, amazing experience. Buy it, immerse yourself in it, LOVE it!
I first saw the game in action a few days after release. Someone I know purchases games 1-2 days after they come out. I was not really impressed at the time and had lost interest in Halo since the second game. Didn't even want to play it. Fast forward some years; I enjoyed Halo:Reach. Finding ODST here on Amazon for $14 new -vs- $20 used at Gamestop, I decided to give it another chance.
The first 30 minutes of the game were a bit awkward. Playing the campaign on heroic wasn't a problem. Playing and being acquainted with Reach was.
- No sprinting
- No radar
- Can't sneak up on enemies for stealthy melee kills
- Patrols?! And they are fairly frequent
- Patrols can aggro
- Jackels with beam rifles can be head-shot deadly
- No shields.
I continued playing however and soon realized how much I was really enjoying such a change in pace.
1) It was critical to "choose" your fights. If you had to fight, you quickly analyzed the threat and prioritized targets.
2) If you do engage some enemies, don't linger in the area too long. Other nearby patrols could be rushing in after hearing the fire fight you just survived.
3) Finding cover and checking your map is a must almost every minute to get the latest intelligence on patrol movement in relation to your position.
4) As you travel through the city, you learn to take note of the environment so you can always engage the enemy on your terms. You also learn areas are never "clear" in ODST.
5) It seems ammunition is a bit scarce as compared to other games. You try to utilize specific weapons for specific enemies rather than just pouring it on and wasting ammo.
6) The visor is a nice feature and the fact that you need to keep it on 80% of the time helps remind you how human your character is.
Gameplay, plot and the story are a unique aspect in ODST. While playing an elite Spartan super soldier is enjoyable, it is refreshing to have another take on the battle against the Covenant.