Halo 3

Halo 3

Microsoft Studios
Release date: 2007-09-25 | Platforms: XBOX_ONE, XBOX360, PC.

Halo 3 is a first-person shooter from Bungie and another installment in one of the most popular gaming universes. The third part of the franchise completes the story begun in Halo: Combat Evolved.

The action takes place in years 2552-53, in which humanity colonized the distant boundaries of the universe and met the aliens The Covenant. As a result of the conflict, a war begins between two species. Play as the Master Chief, who suffers a crash in eastern Africa. He is found by his allies Johnson and the Arbiter and together they are sent to repel the alien aggressors.

Halo 3 is a traditional first-person shooter, with a well-designed game world and mythology. The series is known for its multiplayer, which many consider the best in the genre. Matches can fit up to 16 people, who fight in several game modes. They are a variation on the Deathmatch and Capture the Flag modes. In addition to multiplayer battles, players can go through the campaign together with 3 friends in a cooperative mode.

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Background for Marcus Lehto
Marcus Lehto

Marcus Lehto

artist

Marcus Lehto is a games artist. Lehto has been working with Gearbox Software, Bungie, Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Software. Lehto's first published game was Halo: Combat Evolved released in 2001. Next, Marcus Lehto worked on Halo 2 taking on the role of artist. Later, Lehto also was part of the team who developed Halo 3 published by Microsoft Studios for PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Most lately, Marcus Lehto worked on Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack.

Background for Joseph Staten
Joseph Staten

Joseph Staten

writer

Joseph Staten is a games writer who started the games industry career in 1900. Since then, Staten has been working with Bungie, Sumo Digital, Armature Studio and Microsoft Game Studios. Staten's first game was The Tiger for Android. After that, Joseph Staten took part as the writer of Halo 2. Later, Staten also was part of the team who developed Halo 3: ODST published by Bungie for PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Most lately, Joseph Staten worked on Crackdown 3.

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Martin O'Donnell

Martin O'Donnell

composer

Martin O'Donnell is a games composer who started the games industry career in 1900. Since then, O'Donnell has been working with Gearbox Software, Bungie, Saber Interactive and 343 Industries. O'Donnell's first game was The Tiger for Android. After that, Martin O'Donnell took part as the composer of Myth: The Fallen Lords. Later, O'Donnell also was part of the team who developed The Hive published by Skydome Entertainment for PC, macOS and Linux. Most recently, Martin O'Donnell was involved in the development of Traveler.

Background for Michael Salvatori
Michael Salvatori

Michael Salvatori

composer

Michael Salvatori is a games composer who started the games industry career in 1900. Since then, Salvatori has been working with Aspyr Media, Gearbox Software, Activision and Vicarious Visions. Salvatori's first published game was The Tiger. Next, Michael Salvatori worked on Oni taking on the role of composer. Afterwards, Michael Salvatori worked on Halo 4 developed by 343 Industries in 2012. The latest work of Michael Salvatori was Destiny 2: Lightfall, published in 2023.