I hate when people say "It's not like Halo" Halo 3 ODST has a compelling, character driven story, it goes along with the halo cannon, has great gunplay, and a lot of the sense of exploration and mystery from Halo CE. ODST also proved that games can be amazing without competitive multiplayer. Don't forget the epic backdrops and amazing soundtrack. ODST was a wonderful addition to the halo universe. I didn't mind at all that it had a full retail price.