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Product information

Publication Date

September 22, 2009

Computer Platform

Xbox 360

ASIN

B001HWB68K

Release date

September 22, 2009

Customer Reviews

4.6 1,264 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#17,015 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#224 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

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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*

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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; }

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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.

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4.6 out of 5

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Customers like the quality, value, multiplayer, and graphics of the video game. They mention that it's a fun game, with some fun achievements. They appreciate the content. That said, some complain about the noise and ease of use. Opinions are mixed on the storyline.

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273 customers mention228 positive45 negative

Customers like the quality of the video game. They say it's a really good game, with engaging gameplay. They also say it has some fun achievements, and is a good way to pass the time. Customers also mention that the storyline is compelling and provides a unique experience.

"...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

"...Extensive testing on the discs was performed and they showed no issues in playback.Great offering from the seller for collectors." Read more

"Product arrived swiftly and is in great condition...." Read more

"...debating it based on value you need to look at two things, the quality of the content and the amount of FUN worthwhile gameplay that you get for..." Read more

97 customers mention70 positive27 negative

Customers like the value of the video game. They say it's worth the purchase, has a little replay value, and has coop play. Some say the case is great and the manual had been updated. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and storyline of the game.

"...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

"...mode and a new perspective to the Halo universe ODST is worth the [...] bucks even though it is an expansion pack theirs enough solid content to be..." Read more

"...I paid $30 and would say that is a fair price but not worth a cent more." Read more

85 customers mention61 positive24 negative

Customers like the multiplayer aspect of the game. They mention that the new Firefight multiplayer mode is a fun challenge, and the single player campaign is worth playing. They also appreciate the intense multiplayer versus action with plenty of different modes to choose from. Overall, customers recommend the game for its price.

"...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

"...get the downloads to save to your hard drive, the multiplayer is all on the second disc and you cannot store any of the map packs - which made me..." Read more

51 customers mention40 positive11 negative

Customers generally like the graphics. They say 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 mention that the urban environment is much more well-designed than those in Halo 3. The mode (water color) adds a very vibrant touch to the environment. The music is gorgeous and the textured visuals are refreshingly creative.

"...The art design is some of the best on today's consoles. Despite the aging Halo 3 engine, the game looks beautiful...." 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

"...'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 graphics are similar to Halo 3's, but the urban environment is much more well-designed than those in Halo 3...." Read more

23 customers mention18 positive5 negative

Customers like the content of the game. They mention that there is variety in the firefight maps, and all the maps are unique. They also appreciate that it comes with all the multiplayer maps and content ever released for Halo 3's. They say that the new multiplayer maps are decent, and there are lots of extras to find all around the campaign about a separate story arc. Customers also 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

"...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

"...The game plays seamlessly and has many options for replayability as far as setting various difficulties, coop play, earning achievements, playing..." 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

187 customers mention109 positive78 negative

Customers are mixed about the storyline. Some mention it's a very good storyline, well developed, and interesting. They also say it heightens the action and story of ODST. However, some say the different action levels are way too short and the story is short.

"...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

"...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

"...Bungie finally got it right by creating a very good storyline; it compels you into the game...." Read more

24 customers mention5 positive19 negative

Customers find the game hard to use and repetitive. They also mention that the maps are hard to navigate and disorienting.

"...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

"...almost impossible to navigate but the Enemy was predictible and easy to defeat, a disappointment... Your main weapon is a silenced SMG but for some..." Read more

"...friend or foe identification system is a good addition and makes things easier...." Read more

23 customers mention0 positive23 negative

Customers find the noise in the video game to be boring, monotonous, and annoying. They also mention that the side story is poor and annoying to listen to. Some customers also say that the music adds to the boredom effect.

"...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

"...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

"...The parts when you play as the new recruit are a bit boring...." Read more

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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2011

Edition: StandardVerified Purchase

To start things off, let me ask you, do you like/love any of the following? Bladerunner, Firefly, the Halo series (games and extended lore included), noire film, incredible soundtracks, complete immersion from your video games, unbeatable playability, challenging difficulty without frustration, Gears of War horde mode, a very well told-story with completely likable, complex characters... I could go on and on, but if you like any of those things, then buy Halo 3: ODST right now! 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-person shooter epic sci-fi series.

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!

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David Contreras

Disks, manual and case are in perfect condition.

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024

Edition: StandardVerified Purchase

A great game.

Manual and promotional material is included with the games disks in the original case.

Extensive testing on the discs was performed and they showed no issues in playback.

Great offering from the seller for collectors.

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David K

Amazon really makes this an amazing value.

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2009

Edition: StandardVerified Purchase

First off let me say that Halo ODST is a great game if your a Halo fan. If your not a Halo fan then you'll be hard pressed to enjoy ODST because It uses the same engine that Halo 3 used. It also pretty much plays the same outside of a slightly shorter jump then Master Chief, no more dual-wielding as a ODST, and the HUD.

The single player campaign took me about the same time It took me to finish Halo 3 which is an amazing feat for what was previewed as a 2-4 hour campaign not too long ago. I was impressed with that feat because I was expected to be disappointed with the campaign length but I wasn't. 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. Working in the dark with the visor was a refreshing take on this series, and being in the city in the middle of hell was something people complained about before, IE why were all the Halo battles AWAY from life? ODST throws you right in the middle of the mess and addresses that complaint.

The one thing that people may not enjoy with the campaign is the pacing. Basically since your alone you have to unravel clues to find your ODST squad mates, and in turn it ends up being a dark adventure with a way point telling you where to go (eventually). Some people may detest this but it was a great feeling for me being able to scourge for clues alone (tho you can co-op for your liking, 2 players locally and up to 4 on Live or System Link).

Firefight as you have read is great experience similar to horde in Gears of War 2. Basically wave after wave of enemies are pitted against you and you get so many lives to see how long you can last. It's a refreshing take again on Halo for those that want something different outside of the usual versus mode. I for one welcomed Firefight with open arms and It is definitely the high light of this package. My only complaint is there is no matchmaking for Firefight, so basically you have to manually invite your friends to play or add random people to your friends list to enjoy the mode further.

But you know who the real highlight of this game is?

The ODST? Nope.

Amazon.

Amazon came through on my order big time.
First I had this as my goldbox pick not too long ago, so I got $3 off for pre-ordering.
Then Amazon was offering a $10 credit towards future gaming purchases so I scored another $10 off.
The game also dropped to $51 so I got another $9 off the pre-order price gurantee.
The game got damaged in transit so Amazon offered me a partial refund for the shipping mishap.

Paying only $30ish for Halo ODST was a great deal, and only Amazon was able to provide me that experience.

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 in quite some time for a launch game.

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David Morris

Great quality, works amazing

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024

Edition: StandardVerified Purchase

Product arrived swiftly and is in great condition. I am very satisfied with the purchase and recommend looking at the sellers items when buying games, great deals great quaity.

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