I think that this game is ok for ten year olds. although it has some some blood alien blood is blue and human blood is red and very little (no gore) your character masterchief never talks however and you do not hear much of language only when a other soldier gets injured or something like that. let ur kids get the game its frikin aleins people aleins not people your killing.
Halo 3
(2007, Video Games - First Person Shooter, Rated M, Play it on: Xbox 360)
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Well-made series finale too violent for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Halo 3 was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know that this adult game has been hyped by a massive advertising campaign that extends to normally kid-friendly establishments like Burger King and 7-Eleven. But the ESRB gave this first-person shooter game a "Mature" rating for violence for good reason. Throughout the game, players shoot aliens and humans using a variety of weaponry, and they'll see vivid images with blood. And know that when the Halo games are played online, players can communicate -- and curse -- via headsets.
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What’s the Story?
This Microsoft Xbox 360 exclusive begins as your character -- super soldier Master Chief -- crash-lands on Earth and is recovered by teammates. Your first goal is to make your way through a densely populated forest with fellow space marines to uncover an alien base. While ducking behind trees, rocks, and waterfalls, you battle alien creatures that are loyal to the militaristic Covenant, an alien species that has long been fighting humanity. Expanding on the capabilities and features of its predecessors, HALO 3 lets up to four gamers play through the entire campaign together in a cooperative mode and allows you to record a portion of your game, like a homemade highlights reel, to play back at any time, from multiple camera angles.
Is It Any Good?
Not only is Microsoft Game Studios' HALO 3 the most eagerly anticipated video game of 2007, but this action-sci-fi series has become a cultural phenomenon, spawning novels, comics, action figures, and a top-secret project with Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings).So the big question is: Does Halo 3 live up to the hype? Absolutely.
The extraordinary high-definition graphics, which include many non-interactive cinematic story sequences, push the limits of the Xbox 360. Thousands of lines of dialogue and a Hollywood-quality epic musical score also help you become immersed in this slickly produced sci-fi thriller. So whether you're an old fan or new to this franchise, Halo 3 is a must-own game for mature action or sci-fi lovers. Its gratifying solo campaign and many multiplayer modes, new features (including co-op play), and high production values all ensure that Halo 3 will live up to expectations.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Microsoft
Released on: 9/25/2007, Price: $59.99, online enabled
ESRB Rating: M for blood and gore, mild language, violence.
Released on: 9/25/2007, Price: $59.99, online enabled
ESRB Rating: M for blood and gore, mild language, violence.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
for tweens 10+
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
BAD GAME KIDS WOULD LIKE
I hate halo, but kids would like it so its pretty good for kids. i agree that it was rated m so it wouldnt lose its older audience. i have only played it once at my freinds house and find it somewhat boring. get odst because of new maps
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Easy to play
Why isn't this rated T?
Because it would lose a lot of its older audience, this game was rated M. There are no S words said in this game, D*** is said maybe 3 times and Hell maybe 6. There is hardly any blood in single player mode and almost none in multiplayer splitscreened mode.
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Good for and up
Halo 3 is ok i like 3 odst more play this game first then play halo 3 odst did you know that they are comming out with a new game called halo reach i here it's cool do you think it should be rated T or M tell me when you see this.
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I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
must play
Good game.
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| 41% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 27% | of parents say there are good role models |
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