Christmas List Anybody? HALO III!

All I want is HALO III

HALO III is just about everything that Madgamer was dying for, waiting for, hoping for. It looks smooth, it plays flawlessly, and the storyline is so creative and finally fills in the gaps of the earlier episodes. People are going crazy for this game and rightfully so, and it is sure to end up on a lot of Christmas list this holiday season which, in the spirit of peace and goodwill, will have throngs clamoring for another chance to smash some more Brutes into the dust.

HALO III is without a doubt the very best game of the series, and in Madgamer’s humble opinion it’s the best shooter game made for the Xbox 360. The single-player game is excellent, but the multiplayer versions are out of this world! Anybody who liked any of the earlier HALO games is going to go mad for the cutting-edge technology in HALO III.

The campaign in HALO III is unimaginably excellent. New weapons, vehicles, and enemies...and even an incredibly realistic A.I.

Here are some of the tips, straight from the XBOX website:

Trigger Red
Whether you're trying to differentiate an enemy troop from an ally at a distance, or you're scanning the thickly armored legs of a Scarab, let your reticule guide you. If it turns red, let it rip.

High Ground
So often the fields of battle in Halo 3 take place on hillsides or near cliffs. Even indoors, you can often hop atop boxes, or climb a ramp or stairs to a second level. Gain the high ground whenever possible and you'll have a much easier time dispatching enemies and avoiding return fire.

Brutes First
Your primary focus in combat should be to pick off the most powerful enemies first. Usually, this means Brutes. Because Brutes tend to travel in packs, save your grenades and even rocket launcher fire for clearing out entire packs of these formidable opponents. The level design may also assist here. Look closely for exploding canisters near any tight-knit group of enemies.

Run 'em Over
Of course, a well-trained marine can dish out mayhem and death with the rear-mounted chain gun, but don't dismiss the devastation you can cause by simply running over your enemies. Entire camps of Covenant baddies can be cleared in a hurry, whether you're piloting a Warthog, Ghost, Brute Chopper, or even the slower moving Spectre.

Smack Em'… Unless
Melee strikes have always been a staple of the Halo games and Halo 3 is no exception. You can still find great success with one-hit kills when rifle-butting an enemy from behind. That said, you may want to rely a touch less on melee attacks as you do battle with the enormously powerful Brutes. There's more thunder in their fists than even Master Chief's, so watch out.

'Nade Tactics
Proper grenade use is always helpful, but on Hard or Legendary difficulty, it's critical.

• Frag: Use these standard-issue grenades for long-distance throws. Unlike their plasma counterparts, these grenades roll after hitting the ground.
• Plasma: The plasma grenade's greatest strength is its ability to stick to its target, so use these only when you're close enough for an accurate throw.
• Spike: While the spike grenades don't travel as far, they do have a shorter fuse. Launch one at the feet of a group of enemies. They won't have time to flee outside the blast radius.

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