Halo 3
Halo 3 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It is the third main installment in the Halo franchise, and the conclusion to the original Halo trilogy, following the events of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2. The game was released worldwide in September 2007 for the Xbox 360 console.
Halo 3's storyline centers on the Master Chief's continued fight against the Covenant and the Flood on Earth. Players assume the role of Master Chief and battle alongside allies, including Arbiter and Sergeant Johnson, to prevent the Covenant from activating the Halo rings and destroying all life in the galaxy.
The game features a campaign mode that can be played solo or cooperatively with up to four players via online or local split-screen. Halo 3 also includes a robust multiplayer mode, offering a variety of competitive and cooperative game types, maps, and customization options. It introduced the "Forge" mode, which allows players to edit existing multiplayer maps and create new ones.
Halo 3 was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its gameplay, graphics, sound design, and engaging storyline. It became one of the best-selling video games of 2007 and is considered a landmark title for the Xbox 360.