Halo 3
Halo 3
Halo 3, développé par Bungie et édité par Microsoft Game Studios, est un jeu de tir à la première personne sorti le 25 septembre 2007 sur Xbox 360, puis disponible sur PC et Xbox One. Troisième volet de la franchise Halo, il clôt la trilogie originale en racontant la fin du conflit opposant l'humanité du XXVIe siècle aux Covenants, au Parasite Flood et à diverses menaces galactiques, le joueur incarnant le Major, un super-soldat augmenté, aux côtés de l'Arbiter et d'autres alliés. Le titre repose sur le « Triangle d'or » de la série combinant armes, grenades et attaques au corps à corps, et introduit des armes de soutien encombrantes, un système d'équipements à usage unique, le double maniement d'armes, ainsi que l'éditeur de cartes Forge et le partage de films de jeu. L'histoire mène les protagonistes de la Terre jusqu'à l'Ark, au-delà de la Voie lactée, où la destruction d'un nouvel anneau Halo sauve la galaxie au prix de lourdes pertes, le Major finissant en sommeil cryogénique dans l'espace. La version PC optimisée affiche des graphismes jusqu'en 4K UHD et propose onze missions de campagne, vingt-quatre cartes multijoueur et les outils Forge et Cinéma. Disposant d'un score Metacritic de 88, le jeu a été salué par la presse pour son gameplay solide et la créativité offerte par le Forge, tandis que certains joueurs évoquent une campagne magnifique et un multijoueur auquel ils ont consacré d'innombrables heures, le considérant comme le meilleur opus de la série.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« It's solid gameplay, immense replayability, online functionality and incredible production values will ensure its place in video game history, and it is, without a doubt, a satisfying and fulfilling close to the beloved trilogy[?]. »
« The Forge is a gargantuan achievement that puts game design in the hands of players, daring you to be creative and invent a Halo 3 multiplayer experience all your own. Of course, the multiplayer is every bit as astonishing as it has been in past iterations and even eclipses its predecessors in many respects. »
« The best game yet in one of the best FPS franchises of the era. Better than either of its predecessors, Halo 3 still can't quite escape the category of flawed masterpiece - but this time around, the flaws are so minor that even the most churlish of reviewers would be hard pressed to mark the game down. »
« The single player is bigger and brawnier than anything that's been attempted on a console before. The multiplayer, which already shadowed the competition, has improved to the point of ridiculousness. The new features - Forge, Saved Films, Coop - are frighteningly addictive. And if you don't like any of that, you're always welcome to edit it until you do. »
« It's hard to imagine a feature of this game that someone won't love... Sure, no one aspect of the game is life-changing on its own, but perhaps the package as a whole is. After all, Halo 3 has enough content to keep you stuck to your controller for weeks, if not months or even years. »
« Halo 3 transcends video games. It is a global entertainment experience. Just as "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" and "Spiderman 3" brought to a close two of the most lucrative and epic film trilogies of all time, Halo 3 brings to a close perhaps the most complete, engaging and downright fun video game trilogy of all time. There is absolutely no way any Halo fan will be disappointed by this game. »
« It's well-tested, well-honed, and polished--all qualities you'd expect from Bungie, but the developer's talented and hard-working team shouldn't be taken for granted. Halo 3 may look OK and play similarly, but it will stand in the top echelon of Xbox 360 games for years. »
« The maps are all well-designed, the equipment adds strategic elements to matches, and the creative powers granted to players are unrivaled, at least for a console game. Add to the recipe that unmistakable Bungie polish, and you have a Multiplayer experience that will be enjoyed for thousands of gamers for years to come. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« Beautiful campaign and a multiplayer I sunk way too many hours into. The best Halo. »
« Halo 3 is one of the greatest shooters ever played it last year hasnt aged a single bit the campaign is perfect and multiplayer fun. The Level design is linear but diesnt get boring and the forge world kets your creativity flow Effortlesly. »
« My second favourite game (and favourite halo game) of all time tbh if you buy it I recommend playing it on the Xbox one but it is still a nearly flawless game on either console »
« Greatest game ever made. the campaign is good but the multiplayer is amazing. big team battle and infection is some the most fun ive ever had in a videogame. i spent a thousand hours in forge and hosting various custom games. sadly it will never be topped. »
« a legendary finish to the master chief saga, the best halo game in the original bungie trilogy, the gameplay is great, the story is amazing, only critiscism i have for this game is that its really easy on heroic and legendary (atleast compared to the other halo games) i played this myself on heroic and i didnt struggle once, also planning to play this on legendary with a friend and we probably wont struggle »
« Mi primer Halo. Una de las razones por las que me compre el Xbox 360. Es un juego divertidisimo e iconico para la historia de Xbox. Una Obra Maestra »
« Halo 3 might be the best game in the series. Halo 3 has some of the best action in all of first person shooters and an amazing story. Into multiplayer? Don't worry it has amazing multiplayer as well. I don't have much to say other then you must play this games campaign. It is perfect. »
« Halo 3 – 9.6/10 - A landmark shooter that delivers an unforgettable finale to the original trilogy. Its tight gunplay, iconic level design, and balanced sandbox create endlessly replayable combat encounters. The campaign blends epic scale with emotional payoff, while multiplayer set a new standard with custom games and Forge. Though the story can feel slightly rushed, its impact and legacy remain exceptional. »
