Recently, I've heard far too many unfounded complaint about the lack luster of ODST, that it isn't a good Halo title, or doesn't even deserve to sit[i] with[/i] the other Halo titles. Hear me out, ODST is much more than the gameplay; other factors have to be taken into consideration.
[b]The Character[/b]
No longer are we playing the role of a galactic hero; this time around, we're more of a human being than ever before. This different tone and sense of survival is fresh and relieving. Quite a few players disagreed with the decision to not implement Master Chief, but think about it: Chief has been exploited for almost all of his potential thus far and a new face was open up another aspect of a, generally speaking, linear in-game universe. It should be seen as a welcome choice.
[b]The Story[/b]
Not to beat the dead horse, ODST is nothing like any other Halo game. You're not on a sole mission to save the galaxy, you're not the turn-to-guy that can't fail. Rather, you're in an relatively small world and you're only choice is to unravel the mystery of the previous few hours. Why was ODST's story valuable and intriguing? Because it brought to the table a more human element. The story brings you back [i]before[/i] the Covenant landed on Earth, and explains the social tensions that proceeded the hours to follow. it shouldn't be taken for granted the venture Bungie took into their established anecdote.
[b]The Gameplay[/b]
Putting firefight aside, ODST showed us that we, the players, can have fun without being a walking tank. Honestly, there shouldn't be too many upset with the gameplay, it still handles like Halo. In fact, the planning ahead notion put forth by the series is emphasized here as momentary choices seriously affect how the next arena would play out, much like Halo: CE What this also creates is an underlying understanding to the atmosphere that ODST aimed to create.
[b]The Music[/b]
The somber mood given to ODST is one that is easily recognized by players and fans alike. Once again, keep in mind you're not a Spartan and the general Halo theme is not called for. Referring back to the emotion extracted in Marty's pieces, his work is shy beauty (personally speaking). With a completely new set-list, ODST defined itself from the other Halos with sax-solos and brand new orchestral pieces, traditional in his work.
To wind down, Halo 3: ODST is, of course, a different and new new Halo. It deserves as much praise that's given to Halo 2; considering the well executed Character, Story, Gameplay, and Musical score, with a one-year development plan and the small number of hands recognized. ODST is not a game to be complained about. There's no[i] real [/i]significant faults with the game, and remember that it's intent was essentially to be a larger Ad-On.
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS3AJCXyJ1Y]Dramatis Personae[/url]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Dbuntu Speaks to the human spirit; outgunned, but never outmatched. I like that. [/quote] The very essence of the game, and the reason why I enjoy it so much.
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Keep an eye out for the subtle hints the Superintendent leaves you such as DETOUR signs and lite pathways. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] AwesumDiggster I borrowed it off a friend a while back. Ordered in on amazon a few days ago. Really looking forward to exploring new mombasa![/quote]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] SEAL Sniper 9 I can't play ODST, sadly. I need to buy a new copy because my old disc got a huge scratch on it when my friend accidently tipped my xbox over. It worked for a little while after that, then just stopped working completely. I would love to play through the campaign again. Luckily, before it broke, I got to complete it on Legendary, though. Also, if you haven't, check out Sadie's Story. It's great.[/quote] That is what happened to my Modern Warfare 2 disc about a year ago. Haven't played it since, and i have to say, i am starting to miss it.
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I borrowed it off a friend a while back. Ordered in on amazon a few days ago. Really looking forward to exploring new mombasa!
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quote:"With the Elites, I too was disappointed with in inability to fight any." Elites were too busy in a civil war to care about humnans at that point,however it would be nice to see some elite action,weither they are put on our side or not. P.S dont know how to properly quote.
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I believe that on easier difficulties, yes the Stamina seems a little over buffed, but it gives you a really nice balance on Heroic and Legendary. With the Elites, I too was disappointed with in inability to fight any. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IIPhalanXII Love ODST. Just kinda felt that at times, the gameplay would be better off with no stamina shield, only limited health to give it a total "human" feeling. Always hoped to fight elites too. But aside from this, it's really nice to not be in the shoes of the chief for once, AND to have first person 'cutscenes'![/quote]
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thing that makes me mad is people who play the game but skip all the cut scenes and just fly through the game
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Love ODST. Just kinda felt that at times, the gameplay would be better off with no stamina shield, only limited health to give it a total "human" feeling. Always hoped to fight elites too. But aside from this, it's really nice to not be in the shoes of the chief for once, AND to have first person 'cutscenes'!
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The music in ODST seems it took alot of work plus the firefight. Gotta love ODST.
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I wasn't good, it was awesome! [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] elite grunt 101 yeah I haven't played ODST that much but from what I've heard nowadays it's supposed to really suck but I personally thought it was rather good[/quote]
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yeah I haven't played ODST that much but from what I've heard nowadays it's supposed to really suck but I personally thought it was rather good [Edited on 10.02.2011 6:33 PM PDT]
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ODST is BAD ASS!!!
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I thought it was really good!
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Not to mention ODST's firefight kicks halo reach's ass.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] i can has drugz [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] space cadet1998 ITS NOT THE BEST HALO!!!!! DO YOU SEE IT IN TOP GAMES OF ALL TIME BECAUSE I DONT[/quote] Multiplayer != Campaign It was better than Reach, and the score was better than any halo other than 2.[/quote]^^This. [Edited on 10.02.2011 5:46 AM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Flying G Agreed, and very well put. It really is a great game.[/quote]
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"It's an elegant story told in a simple way." [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] eliteblade46 [quote][kids]a clue! a clue! [rookie]whats that?, you see a clue?[/quote] ^ODST in a nutshell^[/quote]Is this any different than CoD where they highlight your task in bright yellow. For instance when you have to press a button. If only games were like Duke Nukem 3D where you weren't told anything, and it had to be solved on your own.
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it is a great game and it is underrated but i got all the achievements in it beat it solo legendary.. I won't forget it
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[quote][kids]a clue! a clue! [rookie]whats that?, you see a clue?[/quote] ^ODST in a nutshell^ [Edited on 09.18.2011 12:21 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] SEAL Sniper 9 I agree with this one-hundred percent. The thing that's sad...Not many people will see this, which is a damn shame. People have just forgot about ODST and moved on. It's very saddening, all things considering. This was a phenomenal game, but so, so underrated. I deserves just as much praise as any other great Halo game.[/quote]
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It is one of the best stories in the Halo series. Second best IMO
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ODST offers a more human perspective of halo and a tactical game instead of having overshields to protect you
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ODST is great. I loved the silenced and scoped SMG and pistol. Brings back memories of H1 and H2. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Sector Z 157 A sequel? An expansion at that! [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] davadude ODST was a great game. The campaign was short but sweet, and firefight is the best addition ever made to any Halo sequel.[/quote][/quote]
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A sequel? An expansion at that! [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] davadude ODST was a great game. The campaign was short but sweet, and firefight is the best addition ever made to any Halo sequel.[/quote]
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ODST was a great game. The campaign was short but sweet, and firefight is the best addition ever made to any Halo sequel.
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Yeah. Most of you cant even make something as GOOD as Bungie can. Yes, Bungie has made better games, but ODST has a great storyline. I love how they dont have Master Chief in this. Im not hating but, Halo cant be evovled around only Master Chief. Its nice there's another warrior we can trust to fight the Covenant. ODST is a well made game, with the add-on maps to Halo 3, the Firefight and the Campaign.