![]() The most important thing to know about the single-player campaign is that it features the voice talents of people you will probably immediately recognize. In ODST, you play as each member of a squad of ODSTs, and the story flips from perspective to perspective as “The Rookie” spends a desperate night trying to track down the other members of his squad who have been flung off course and landed deep in the heart of New Mombasa during the events depicted in Halo 2. ODST stands for Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, which refers to the elite squad of soldiers who hurl themselves at the ground (or other ships) from orbit, aboard rocket pods. the Arbiter or one of the other few “Spartan” warriors. You’re not even playing as anything similar to Master Chief, i.e. In case you haven’t heard: You’re not playing as Master Chief. Why you would bother with avoiding detection is kind of the whole shtick of ODST. The notable exception is the “silenced” sub-machine gun, which is good for a few laughs, and does help you avoid detection if you’re smart with it. The Dutch level, in particular, with its sand and sunshine, mixes it up just enough to help you forget you’ll be looking at many of the same walls and floors for however long it takes you to complete the game.Īs far as weapons and enemies, this is where it helps to have enjoyed Halo 3, because you’re not getting much that’s new. This isn’t a game about lavish scenery, but it may surprise you with some of its inventive and beautiful environments. The game is built on the Halo 3 engine and, like Halo 3, looks fantastic. ![]() This is what Bungie does, and they do it better than anyone else. Let’s get the good stuff out of the way first: Halo 3:ODST, like all of the Halos before it, is the very definition of “competent shooter.” The controls are phenomenal and every square inch of the game feels expertly balanced, finely crafted and designed to within an inch of its life. Let me put it this way: There is good sex and there is bad sex, but on the whole, sex is always, to some degree, awesome. Because that’s where I find myself with the game somewhere in the middle-distance between love and hate, and teetering near the startling precipice of apathy. I’m going to tell you more about why you’ll probably love this game to death, but I’ve also got some thoughts to share about why, if you’re like me at all, you might also find it disappointing. If you’re still not convinced, then keep reading. It is, in two words “more Halo,” and if that’s enough to rock your world, then prepare to be rocked. The game is easy to get into, the fun and excitement are present from minute one and the whole experience of playing it feels like coming home after a long, hard day to the smell of cookies baking and the sight of your favorite dog wagging his tail.
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