Bungie decided to create a small side project, while in between finishing up one Halo game and starting another. Halo 3: ODST was developed to give game players a taste of being an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, which is what ODST stands for. These military personnel were mentioned in a previous Halo game, but there wasn’t much more done with them. The community at Bungie decided that this game would enable players to actually experience being an ODST.

This game was created based on the same Halo theme as previous games, but there were a few differences that made it very unique. First of all, the music was more jazz-themed and had a quieter sound to it. Secondly, the ability to have interaction through flashbacks. There are points in the game where the player encounters an item belonging to a teammate and is able to become that other teammate for some time.

The third feature is the access that is allowed to exclusive weapons. All of these original aspects made this project a big hit among Halo players around the world. It had great praise among critics and was the top selling Xbox 360 game. Many players enjoyed taking on the role of Master Chief in past Halo adventures, but this time they were able to be one of the UNSC soldiers. In this version, the player is known as the “Rookie” and has a team of five other soldiers.

It still takes place in the 26th century and the humans are still against the aliens, but there is more to the plot. In the beginning, the Rookie and his team are dropping through the atmosphere in their Human Entry Vehicles. These HEVs are heading toward the Covenant’s ship, but one of the teammates had changed the trajectory codes before the drop. The Covenant ship goes into warp speed and causes a shockwave.

This wave then causes the Rookie to collide with another teammate and to become unconscious. After six hours of unconsciousness, the Rookie wakes to find all his teammates missing. Once the search begins for absent teammates, that’s when the game truly takes shape.

Along the way, there are many shootings, rescues of lost teammates, plenty of missions, and even a couple of new characters are thrown into the mix. Other Halo games are played as a supersoldier, but being a UNSC soldier is just as adventurous.

Positive reviews were given all around, for the music style, atmosphere created, and how the overall story was approached. The scenery may be similar, but almost everything else is new. Being a trooper in Halo 3: ODST, the player is allowed to have access to weapons that are considered to be exclusive. Also, the flashback effect of the game allows the player to assume the role of another teammate. Even though the player isn’t a supersoldier in this game, the role of the UNSC soldier is no less exhilarating.

If you enjoyed Halo and Halo 2, you’re going to enjoy Halo 3: ODST. If you never played Halo before, might want to rent Halo 3 before you buy it. For more information on video game rental services and game reviews, visit GameRentalCentral.

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