Halo 3: ODST

The anticipation for Halo: ODST has been building up since the last chapter of Halo (Halo 3) was released two years ago. With a new storyline that occurs between the episodes of Halo 2 and Halo 3, Halo: ODST, Bungie develops its celebrated universe and brings the gaming experience to a new level.

As opposed to playing the Master Chief, the gamer plays a Rookie (orbital drop shock trooper, thus Halo:OBST) that enters the conflict-ridden and war-torn city called New Mombasa. The best feature about this new game is the fresh four player co-op Firefight mode. Firefight mode is inspired and developed from the Horde mode of Gears of War 2 which places four players in opposition to surges of covenant adversaries using the online capabilities of Xbox Live, split screen or system link.

With Halo 3: ODST expect your Rookie character to have less agility that the Master Chief you are used to, as well as less damage absorption. Instead your rookie will have a stamina bar that allows you to gauge his remaining strength.

Halo 3: ODST presents new weaponry like the suppressed submachine-gun rifle which has bullets that penetrate armor and acts as a great sniping weapon as well. However, this weapon can only be fired in short bursts since it delivers heavy recoil. Another weapon, the Auto Mag pistol, is a powerful performer that can deliver gratifying shots to the head of your enemy.

Bungie’s Halo 3: ODST is proving to be a worthy successor to the substantial Halo 3. With the introduction of a number of new game-play mechanics, the Halo enthusiast is treated to a thrilling gaming experience with the usual Halo intensity, but at a fresh new angle.

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