HALO 3 ODST [Resource Site]

The following is a review (snippets) from GameTrailers.com

“The tale of ODST unfolds during the events of Halo 2, with the Earth already knee deep in the Covenant’s slipspace incursion. As a rookie of the esteemed Orbital Drop Ship Trooper unit, you are sent into Earth’s atmosphere to infiltrate the lone Assault Carrier hovering over the planet’s surface…

…These hard-nosed Helljumpers clearly live and breathe as a team; and when together as a squad, their full colors show thanks to punchy writing and spirited quips from the game’s star-studded cast…

For its newly retooled single-player campaign, ODST takes on a different pace through the open world hub of New Mombasa. Solo or with a friend, you’re free to roam around the streets in search of clues leading to the whereabouts of your scattered team.

…due to their emphasis on urban environments and squad-based set pieces. When you’re not feeling like a lone soldier on the run, you feel like you’re part of a greater struggle, and ODST’s tightly directed campaign highlights both of those qualities during its six to eight hour length….

…On the multiplayer front, ODST offers up a single new mode: the co-op-focused firefight. Though it may be easy to dismiss as a mere imitation of Gears of War 2’s horde mode, firefight’s crafty use of series staples keeps things feeling distinctly Halo. As every wave progresses, random skulls activate that promote differing strategies for scoring and survival alike…

…In all, ODST doesn’t necessarily strive to be different in too many aspects, but in sticking with what works, its carefully formulated experience is high on quality and content alike…

…Needless to say, caution definitely plays a more imperative role in battle this time around. With the lack of dual wielding, you’ll find yourself conserving ammo far more often, and without the utility of deployables, ducking for cover is far more crucial than ever before…

…Every shot you fire and slug you take carries a little bit more weight, and though you may never quite realize the same herculean moon jumps as before, you ultimately, and appropriately, feel human…

… New Mombasa’s sullen streets convey a dark beauty that runs counter to the luminous panoramas of Halo 3. Whether accented by its moody nighttime cityscapes or its plaintive piano riffs, there’s a palpable feeling of loneliness in the Rookie’s desperate search for his companions…

Halo 3: ODST may not re-invent the franchise, but it’s a stylishly delivered splinter of the Haloverse that’s worth experiencing. It has everything a fan could hope for, and even more for the devoted multiplayer enthusiast. If you’re a serious Halo player, you won’t want to miss this excellent package. ”

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