Halo 3: ODST

Platform(s):

Xbox 360

Release Date:

September 2009

Genre:

Shooter

Creators:

Bungie

M (Mature, 17+)

Blood
Language
Violence

Story & Themes

In the events of Halo 2, the Covenant forces have found Earth and are occupying New Mombasa. Halo 3: ODST focuses on soldiers under the command of the United Nations Space Command as they fight against the Covenant powers.

Difficulty

As with other Halo games, ODST has a wide range of difficulty levels. Legendary mode is only recommended for those who have experience with the franchise and are confident in their abilities.

Heads Up!

Violence The Halo games all depend heavily on gun violence. About 95% gameplay is spent shooting at aliens or bashing in their heads with the butt of your gun. And there is blood. However, it's usually multicolored alien blood, and its realism varies from game to game.

Scary Imagery Part of the game involves large insect-like parasites that attach onto other living creatures (humans included) and create pretty creepy monsters. The aliens in the game also come in varying degrees of scary. By Halo 4, the graphics can be quite realistic.

Strong Language There is some light swearing.

Consumerism The Halo franchise contains numerous novels and graphic novels, and those who enjoy immersing themselves in the universe may wish to purchase them.

Online Community

Halo 3: ODST has the option to be played online with strangers from around the world. Headsets enable anyone to say anything they like in real time without censure, so you might encounter strong language.

Conversation Starters

When is violence justifiable?

How do the Covenant's religious beliefs affect their military decisions? What about their beliefs are healthy, and what makes their beliefs dangerous?

The Forerunners considered themselves to be caretakers of the galaxy. Do you think that they had a responsibility, given their technological advancement, to hold this role? Or were they forcing their own beliefs onto other species?

Heads Up!

Genre:

Shooter

Interests / Subjects:

Africa,
Science Fiction,
Space,
War/Military

COMPETENCIES / INTELLIGENCIES:

Collaboration,
Communication skills,
Emotional intelligence,
Leadership

REGION OF ORIGIN:

North America/U.K./Australia

ONLINE PLAY:

Can be played online

DIFFICULTY SETTINGS:

Yes

Violence:

4 / 5

Scary Imagery:

3 / 5

Sex & Nudity:

0 / 5

Strong Language:

3 / 5

Substance use:

0 / 5

Consumerism:

3 / 5

Halo 3: ODST

Story & Themes

Difficulty

Heads Up!

Online Community

Conversation Starters

Genre:

Interests / Subjects:

COMPETENCIES / INTELLIGENCIES:

REGION OF ORIGIN:

ONLINE PLAY:

DIFFICULTY SETTINGS:

Violence:

Scary Imagery:

Sex & Nudity:

Strong Language:

Substance use:

Consumerism:

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