Deference for Darkness except it's really depressing

[@davidhg117]

"Deference of darkness except it's exactly what it sounded like when you were playing for the first time"

[@explainer777]

Make sure you've got no dementia. *EVERYWHERE AT THE END OF TIME INTENSIFIES*

[@alonetraveler8038]

Deference of darkness except it’s somehow even better

[@danielawesome36]

@@alonetraveler8038 _space magic, mates._

[@stevemcqueen2922]

Seriously, I don't think I'm old enough to have dementia but this is exactly how I remember it.

[@i_so_late]

it's just pitched lower and slowed down

[@darthvader3133]

"For those who had traveled into the howling dark and did not return."-Lord Hood

[@threadyocean]

“Were it so easy..”

[@AlphaJPM]

Me on my way to recite this entire speech as a comment

[@_GenericAmerican]

@@AlphaJPM waiting on that recital, buddy

[@AlphaJPM]

@@_GenericAmerican I did comment it, it's not in this thread, it is its own seperated comment

[@davecrupel2817]

o7

[@firebla2e]

When Halo fans first realized that the Rookie died in a book

[@necrowmancerowo]

Nah, that effect is more resemblant of something akin to the Doom soundtrack. Lol And personally, that book can be burned as far as I care. Just from a franchise standpoint, the handling of the ODST squad was piss poor considering how they broke them up and killed the PC in a book just to have Buck be in Osiris. But it’s whatever at this point, a disappointment to be sure, but we’ll see if the future brings anything cool, or if maybe a spiritual successor to Halo 3 ODST, be it Halo or some other sci-fi noir type series inspired by it, spawns. At this point I mostly just want a game to hit the feel ODST’s environment. Really immerse you in a location and feed you a feeling of quiet loneliness and awe.

[@smoldoggy1005]

Imagine having a main character of a video game die in a shitty book and that being it’s only reason for relevance

[@ryanwells5348]

@@smoldoggy1005 I mean the novels are pretty cool and wether you like it or not they make the lore

[@smoldoggy1005]

@@ryanwells5348 how is killing a beloved main character in a book good?

[@ryanwells5348]

@@smoldoggy1005 I didn't say it was good. I said you can't say they're crappy and that it's the only thing that makes them relevant. The Novels themselves are cool and a good read

[@MrSkillns]

Back when the gang could still meet up online and play. Now, we're all so occupied with our lives. They all moved from our town but I never did. It's not the same without them.

[@MustangStage3]

I heard dat

[@pixelxshard2449]

Looking in your friends list and seeing that they haven't been online since 9 years

[@ddgaxelnilsson7855]

i feel you man, but remember, spartans never die, they're just missing in action.

[@nocturnalnoble1454]

Go explore the world yourself man, that town will be waiting for you when you get back.

[@CrimsonPisces113]

Same here buddy

[@mrcookiethief2128]

Still annoyed that 343 did away with ODSTs. Ive always liked the fact that they are badass not cause of some super high tech armor or some super soldier genetic enchantment, just the fact they are regular people who go above and beyond and look dam good doing it. Spartan IVs just arent the same

[@aidanatkinson7717]

Well I mean technically they do get enhancements just no where near a Spartan. It’s simple things like increased muscle and bone density so they are just slightly more durable than the regular joe. It’s pretty much only meant for them to be able to survive re entry in their pods because sometimes the impact is hard enough to break bones so they have to be tougher. But yeah they havnt been trained since child hood, their not genetically modified, they don’t wear suits that cost as much as a frigate, and their still thrown into near certain death scenarios and somehow win, ODST’s really are some unsung hero’s of the human covenant war.

[@areYouStillUpAt12]

@@aidanatkinson7717 they’re technically special forces

[@decarus834]

@@areYouStillUpAt12 not Technically they are Special forces, did you forget that they go throught more rougher training then your run-of-the-mill grunts?

[@Spooky979]

@@aidanatkinson7717 ODST's don't get any sort of enhancements or augmentations. The biggest thing they have over regular grunts are a ton more training and better gear, i.e. Motion Sensors like what the Spartans get. They are just regular humans at the end of the day though.

[@Cneq]

Still hate they brought back Spartans, almost makes Reach and all prior halo 1-3 basically lose their touch. 1-3 made you feel badass because you were the last spartan and reach nailed it due to most spartans being killed off to save chief/cortana due to their importance.

[@TimeCircleBlue]

Having read through “New Blood” yesterday, this punched me in the soul. RIP Rookie. We miss you man.

[@JCarrera_ll]

He's up there on the moon🖤

[@simioneitor1975]

Dam bro spoilers or what, you even point out which specific book

[@carlosjuarez6023]

Rip rookie

[@RorenX]

@@simioneitor1975 maybe if you werent reading youtube comments and were reading your fucking books this wouldnt be a problem jonathan

[@hellofriend9344]

I know right I bought the book in 5th grade not expecting much other than a good read then rookie died I read that in the middle of class I was depressed for a good hour or two that hurt man

[@Astraeus-te7mt]

My heart would have shattered if the background was animated

[@threadyocean]

I was sooo trying to do that but I thought of it so late. 😫😢

[@redis2005]

@@threadyocean if possible would you do it?

[@threadyocean]

@@redis2005 you’re damn right I would.

[@iamevo6]

@@threadyocean What if I told you I could help?

[@redis2005]

@@threadyocean If you actually do this I would play it on repeat constantly because my favourite halo has always been the ODST campaign.

[@orbital1862]

Spartan’s never die, they do it because they were born to. ODSTs know they aren’t coming home, and do it anyway. Edit: Messed it up looking back at it now

[@ladywaffle2210]

"At some point, after jumping feet first into the ground so many times, you'll hit it so hard you'll end up six feet under. If anyone isn't comfortable with that, leave now." -line from the final speech given at ODST Replacement Training* *note: To this day, no recruit has left after hearing this message.

[@ladywaffle2210]

@@EdwynSMOrc Spartans never die because they aren't meant to die. ODSTs know that they're going to die, and they fight on anyways.

[@rumblezerofive]

@@EdwynSMOrc Spartans never die, Odst's do, spartans have to fight, Odst's choose too

[@IrregularGuyYT]

That was deep and inspiring.

[@pyrodes]

@@rumblezerofive we just gonna forget about all the marines?

[@Sebastianguitar01]

Reading the comments makes me realise how many people have a personal story with ODST, my favourites underrated part of ODST is Sadie’s story, and what happen if you get the 29 audio logs and then go find the final log, the outcome of The cop, Dare & Virgil is amazing.

[@privaterose5021]

One day, I hope for another Halo game with that level of under-the-hood storytelling and involved not being a Spartan. Honestly I wouldn't mind a game focused on a Civilian or Cop on some distant colony trying to find a way offworld. That would be like Alien Isolation in many ways.

[@THExRISER]

@@privaterose5021 The canceled Doom 4 game was going to be something like that, as you didn't play as the Slayer, I still think it should be made as some kind of a spin-off like ODST.

[@angaeverett515]

@@privaterose5021 Maybe could play as Mike and protect Sadie.

[@physical_insanity]

Man, I remember spending hours in the streets of New Mombasa searching for all the audio logs, eager to hear the next and excited to know what happens when I finally get the last one. And after getting it all, I get Dare and her Recon Armour as a firefight skin? Best damn reward I could have asked for.

[@Slurpified]

I like the profile pic. Deus Ex ost is the greatest.

[@cannonfodder4854]

This song is literally the halo version of darksouls plin plin plon.

[@Trademarked26]

Plin Plin Plon lmao

[@Sebastianguitar01]

indeed, and continuing your quiere of DS Gwyn: Plin Plan Plin Plin Plon

[@thexskating]

YES!! LOL

[@montehappo9093]

Totaly

[@massivecunt8263]

And the flood theme is the borreal vordt of halo

[@noblewolfu]

My first thought was: "isn't this song already depressing?" Damn

[@_Cato_]

NO E-GIRLS NEVER

[@PolarIre]

Close to dom and Maria ost from gears 2

[@okaberintarou2515]

The rookie die guys the god damn painnnn

[@aquilesgarciaperez5918]

​@@okaberintarou2515at least his dead was Quick....

[@snugglecity3500]

Making this is like making a video called "shooting someone in the face with a 50 bmg but making it really fatal"

[@threadyocean]

Thank you for your input. (:

[@snugglecity3500]

@@threadyocean you basically upgraded a 20mm cannon of depression to a 105mm howitizer of depression.

[@josiahbenavides3472]

@@snugglecity3500 bruh he made it better tho 😑

[@snugglecity3500]

@@josiahbenavides3472 thats what I said

[@Soliye.]

@@snugglecity3500 "Bruh he made it better tho" Dude got me wheezing when I realized you wrote both comments

[@ImReal0]

This song hits hard when you learn that rookie died in a mission and his ODST unit disbanded soon after his death. *Edit:* To whoever is asking or who doesn't know, Rookie's death is canon. The man died trying to fend off an insurgency...

[@threadyocean]

My thoughts exactly when making this video.

[@pfcjewbacca911]

It hits harder knowing that mickey killed him

[@aidanatkinson7717]

Well he didn’t pull the trigger per say but yeah he set up the ambush and caused him to get captured and then executed so yeah Mickey killed him.

[@kamenmaximus]

@@aidanatkinson7717 no, that was after rookie died, mickey hesitated killing an insurrectionist because he didn't sighn up to kill humans and she shot rookie in the head, the guilt of rookies death led him to join a different insurrection because he became dissolution with the unsc, he didn't kill rookie

[@Elitesolider1023]

I really wish that was a game cuz that story was so sadly well written 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@valramillion1860]

That background and the music hits hard. No lie.

[@No_fritz01]

true

[@JCarrera_ll]

Plus some of the comments, fake or true still😢

[@fluidproductions451]

Indeed 😔

[@smoldoggy1005]

Imagine a Halo game where you only played as a Spartan for a few missions but spent the entirety of the rest as a regular Marine or ODST. Starting off with a platoon of 20 and it just being you, if you were unlucky enough to survive

[@elfather3889]

Maybe that, and in the end you join the Spartan IV program, in time for Infinites events, ready to keep doing what you do best, killing those damn aliens

[@Spyxern208]

Deep lmao

[@threadyocean]

Dope!

[@binkerooney5175]

R E A C H

[@123GOHANZ]

@@elfather3889 Imagine if it was about a marine squad following a Spartan who gave them hope despite a terrible situation such as being stranded or something or another but at the end you are the only survivor. During normal missions you're the marine. You struggle engaging even against small groups of Covenant but make it through with superior tactics and discipline but when the situation becomes too difficult to handle for ordinary men you take control of the Spartan. When as the Spartan you tear through Covenant ranks which truly showcases the difference in ability. Eventually even the Spartan goes down, but his/her sacrifice manages to get your marine rescued. The marine remembers how the Spartan managed to keep them together long enough for at least one to make it out alive inspiring the marine to become a Spartan as well as a S4.

[@CrusadingJello]

I swear, ODST probably did more important jobs than the spartans behind the scenes, excluding John 117... They took out key locations, supported assaults. Probably did some black-op stuff against their own UNSC members who were being kinda sketch. Similar to spartans, but these dudes weren't wearing armor like the cost of a corvette or a frigate. They didn't get shields, they just got slightly better augmentations than your average-joe, and better armor.

[@birb8807]

There's a reason why the Covies call ODST Marines "Imps". With their visor-covered faces just like the Spartans, and being a major threat to Covenant infantry just like the Spartans. Smaller, slower, and more of them, just as Imps are compared to Demons. But even an Imp can still kick in some teeth. ODST for life!

[@Mr_anderson111]

They ended up going where Spartans couldn't be spared to go

[@brokenshadow549080]

@Mr Anderson Until the Spartans IIIs came into the picture, yes. But at least they didn't send ODSTs on pure suicide missions unless there weren't any other options. Unfortunately, the IIIs didn't get that luxury, and as such, they should be honored as much as any other.

[@mrb6088]

That for me is part of what hits hard about Reach. That despite having all those soldiers, ODSTs and Spartans the covenant kept coming and eventually won the fight. I would LOVE a game about all the ODST missions that happened during the fall of Reach so bad. Sadly unlikely to ever happen but damn. A man can dream

[@rebelgaming1.5.14]

​@@mrb6088I could imagine it switching perspectives between different squads combatting the Covenant across the planet, losing members until the few survivors inevitably meet up in the last survivable parts of Reach. Of course, everyone knows how it'd end. There's no escaping Reach. I could see the final part of a cutscene being that climactic moment when Six fires the MAC. Anyone for dozens of Kilometers around could've seen the Autumn lift off.

[@zenbricksreviews5394]

This was the last game I played with my friend back in October of 2011, I was 11 then. I am now 20 yrs old, and he has not been online since then. Really sad.

[@alexd4310]

one downside of game friends

[@suburbvagabond]

Man, the feels…

[@MondySpartan]

He may return one day, one day. Spartans...they never die, they are just M.I.A.

[@KarenAvocadoPlayz]

I had a friend like this, we played halo on legendary, the entire ODST campaign too, then he never came back on, his name was II rook II, It’s been atleast a year and a half,I wish he would come back just one more time…

[@recien2254]

I imagine Rookie as someone who had a traumatic childhood. I’ve learned a ton about Phycology and myself in the past few years and your early life experiences shape the way you see the world later on. Emotional trauma disconnects you from yourself, it’s one of the most painful things someone can deal with, but also can lead to finding your most true self in recovery. Trauma doesn’t even have to be some obvious form of abuse to do serious damage. Rookie dealt with intense emotional pain in social interactions. Early in life his mother had to give him up, and he still wasn’t properly cared for. And as a result his view of the world was that he expected the worst from everyone. He had a very difficult time connecting with people, and always felt like no one could understand him. Eventually, later in life he gave up on speaking to other people, because it brought up intense pain in him. He felt more content just to be silent. Because of the intense emotions building up inside him he needed a outlet, so he became a ODST. Life was already extremely hard for him so the training was nothing. His training instructors got mad at him for not speaking, but were so impressed by his performance that they let him pass. He was intensely focused. Even through emotional trauma feels terrible, it can bring the best out in people. And rookie poured all his frustration into fighting, his critical approach to everything gave him the upper hand. As time went on, he became content with who he was. Instead of connecting with people he connected with his environments. He knew he was always going to be silent. He became the observer and began to feel his way through everything. This attention to detail meant that he was extremely efficient and perceptive. That’s why you see him noticing everything left behind by his squad. Rookie felt everything intensely, and put his soul into fighting off the covenant. That’s what made him one of the best.

[@tommate4727]

Would he beat buck in a one on one ?

[@The-Lone-Wolf1175]

I honestly feel a little like the Rookie,alone,sad and has no one to help me. I was so hurt and broken down that I can hardly talk to anyone unless I knew them,but that is so rare now,I'm 17 and my life is tough. I will always miss the Rookie. I'm a little bit like him.

[@chief8559]

Literally me

[@combativeThinker]

Everyone I love has bitterly disappointed me to the point that I can’t bear to connect with other people anymore. They’re all despicable degenerates with blood on their hands…

[@bluedragon2048]

It's even more sad that he died with that intense trauma.

[@donutguardian25]

Teacher: Alright class, get into groups of 3. The fourth homie:

[@Abby-j3s]

Thank you for this my GF passed away and she was a big Halo fan and I still am this reminds me to morn her but there is a fight still going on and I need to fight for her

[@threadyocean]

Of course. I’m so sorry. My sincerest condolences to you.

[@Abby-j3s]

Thank you it truly means a lot

[@theplayer1997]

My condolences, comrade...

[@gondaliv6614]

“Spartans don’t die, they’re just missing in action”

[@LucasPappasRTO0]

Sorry for your loss! My condolences! May God rest her soul!

[@VBallDevotion]

Me: Can't be that sad, right? Piano: *steps in* Me: Nevermind that.

[@Grim_Unhinged]

Its Okay Rookie, the War is almost done, your sacrifice won’t be in vain, Godspeed, old friend

[@carlosjuarez6023]

Rest In Peace rookie

[@wesleymcbride8084]

We remember

[@physical_insanity]

Rest in Peace, Rookie. It was an honour serving with you.

[@okaberintarou2515]

The pain why

[@phonkydude1618]

Rookie, a normal human, with the spirit of a spartan... R.I.P.

[@riseup3150]

Levels of badassery in the halo universe 1: Master chief Sgt Johnson The arbiter 2: All Spartan 2s and 3s 3: The ODSTs 4: UNSC Marines

[@ladywaffle2210]

Minor correction. 1: John-117, Sergeant Avery Johnson, Thel 'Vadam (because there were many, many Arbiters and many, many people hold the rank of "Master Chief Petty Officer") 2: ODST personnel 3: UNSC Marines 4: Spartan 2s and 3s Reasoning: Spartans have the best training, best gear, best support networks. Marines have, in comparison, the worst gear and the worst training. ODSTs have the worst deployments and the worst support networks, and are often surrounded when they land. Yet the successes ODSTs achieve during the first 'Golden Hour' of an operation often have a disproportionate impact on the operation as a whole. The Marines are the backbone and primary fighting force of the UNSC, and they're just regular men and women. TL;DR: ODSTs and Marines make do with less, but are just as vital as Spartans, if not more.

[@privaterose5021]

*Putes UNSC Marines as Number one cause they had to fight knowingly impossible odds with no hope but still kept fighting* *Shoves civvies like Sadie as number 2 because despite everything, people like her tried to make a difference in some way despite being just a civilian.* Badassery is guaged by courage when facing impossible odds..

[@synful6491]

@@ladywaffle2210 where's noble six?

[@shadowai9668]

@@synful6491 On Reach. May he rest in peace

[@CombatKing1237]

@@shadowai9668 i salute you

[@SmileyTheMadman]

Rest In Peace Rookie, your silence spoke a million words to all of us.

[@outlaw._.lazines]

The only time Rookie spoke was when Romeo Bashed him with a Rifle to wake him up.💀

[@badthenomadp4658]

If Rookie didnt die in a game then he aint dead, just MIA

[@CdrChaos]

It's less impressive when Spartans do the things they do because you know they have genetic enhancements and cybernetic implants along with a super suit of armor with a shield generator built into it. ODSTs have training, a suit of armor, and their squad. That's it, and they're still expected to do the same job as Spartans.

[@moderatorentity8627]

I dont really think, it's less Impressive when Spartans accomplish impressive feats of strength. Yes, Spartans have Augmentations, that dominates almost any battlefield they're in. But keep in mind that they also undergo training since birth, they are able to accomplish these feats partially because of that. They are trained extensively in multiple fields of combat. So in my opinion Spartans and ODST are both an incredibly impressive and formidable Force against the Covenant

[@jerm70]

The Fall of Noble Team you may have a point. The Master Chief is the second most impressive character in the Halo universe with a track record greater than anything else in the lore besides Sergeant Johnson.;

[@FLoooT]

@@moderatorentity8627 Spartans have the expectation that they will accomplish great things as a Spartan. ODSTs are normal people like you and I but they are held to more or less the same standard. ODSTs, in my own personal opinion, are far more impressive and formidable.

[@AlphaJPM]

For us, the storm has passed. The war is over. And let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark, and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure. Sacrifice, an unshakeable conviction that their fight... our fight... was elsewhere. As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren, a memorial to heroes fallen. They enobled all of us, and they shall not be forgotten.

[@famus801]

Playing ODST as a kid was my favorite, I related a lot to the main character on how Alone he was but he was strong and never gave up

[@Mahsei]

A lot of things were lost in Halo. Characters, story, music, people, friends, all of it. Just wish good things didn’t always have to come to an end.

[@lautarogomez9711]

Sadly is a reality mate. Not all things last forever. Wherever you like it or not. You must accept that reality.

[@Mahsei]

@@lautarogomez9711 Sadly, yeah. Although it hurts to look back into these moments, I really love reminiscing through these silly and loving memories :)

[@lautarogomez9711]

@@Mahsei yeah. Learning from the past can help you for the future. But what you did in the past cannot change.

[@animalsnearth]

Dont be sad its over smile cuz it happend fryend

[@lautarogomez9711]

@@animalsnearth but nostalgia is a double edged sword

[@CyberAztec]

Halo 3 ODST is one of the most important game in my life because that is where i spend time playing because i love the soundtrack. Sometimes i wish i have someone or at least a girlfriend to talk to when I'm in sad and depressing times like this. Thank you for uploading this. Really gives me nostalgia.

[@threadyocean]

My pleasure! I actually made this when I was in a pretty bad place so it feels good to know that uploading this has helped others as it helped me.

[@JCarrera_ll]

I also wish for someone🥺 can totally feel the rookie, at night, alone, worried, but still gotta make it through, and an unexpected ally like Virgil, carefully guiding the rookie through the city, to me thats all the stoics, through their knowledge in books guiding me, at night, alone, worried, on my bed while trying to sleep🖤 but you got this bro, remember, we ODSTs are the crème de la crème

[@halo3odst]

Whats going on?

[@theonlytnargmatt]

I really like the idea of you being a marine, with your whole 50 man/woman platoon, you learn a bit about them, then they start dying and you learn more about the survivors and get closer to them, then they start dying too, on and on until it's just you left. You become a spartan 4, and you have one possesion, a photo of your platoon.

[@teamwork7973]

Not a good feeling

[@aconstantbore5219]

This song always makes me pour out my life, lay it out to see in it's entirety. My life has been terrible, always climbing only to fall inches away from the peak. I try and try, getting tossed and bashed, over and over. Repeating mistakes and making changes to counteract them. Somehow I'm still going, whether it's because of friends or a hopeful change in the future, I'm pushing forward. But how much more do I have to lose before things get better? I'm running on fumes...just gotta keep telling myself: "Keep on, keeping on. It's just another rain."

[@threadyocean]

I understand exactly how you feel and I want you to know that you nor anyone else in the comment section is alone. ❤️

[@mememanneverdies1850]

I've felt the same way you have man, hope you get through

[@peak-l6j]

you know what chief always says. shoot your way out

[@evanm1337]

Same. That's pretty rough man. I'm with you.

[@earfy]

**changes pitch** “ah yes, sadness”

[@SudsyMedusa53]

ODST's knowing that their mission is to delay the scarab for 27 seconds and that they will have a 100% fatality rate.

[@ddgaxelnilsson7855]

im crying im literally sitting in a chair at 3am crying while watching a youtube video of a game ost

[@mememanneverdies1850]

your not alone bro

[@carlosjuarez6023]

Same here

[@okaberintarou2515]

Same bro the painnn the god damn painn why

[@okaberintarou2515]

And why the rookie have to die whyy

[@idkwhattoputhere.9891]

Same expect its 1 am.

[@z3tto_]

Hearing Halo music always makes me think of my dad because we always play Halo with eachother. Johnson reminds me of my dad because of his personality. When he sadly dies, I’ll always remember him from halo, the badass dad I always played with.

[@ragnielzen4746]

It's been a while. My friend died a long time ago, he used to come over and play ODST and Reach with me. We always had each other's backs, and we always had one line prepared after beating the missions. We yelled Sparta. My mom got mad at us, but we still loved playing. May his soul rest with God, and even if he went to hell, may hell keep that brave soul. He was an amazing guy, and he told me once, that if he died, I continue his dream of making the Spartan armor and the ODST group. I wont lie, I thought it was dumb back then, but hey, I've grown a bit and I see it's possible. Long may he rest, my friend Peter.

[@cactusmanofdestiny3708]

Oh god, you moved all the octaves down a entire key or so. You evil person. I love you.

[@TermitaterBrickFlics]

Playing this game alone on school nights letting the darkness of my bedroom envelop me was such an immersive experience. There's an overwhelming sense of vulnerable loneliness evinced from the atmosphere of Rookie's levels. Waking up to dusk, light quickly waning because fate has knocked you off your course, stranded and forlorn in a blackening city where death has become ubiquitous, struggling just to regain your bearings as time clenches you tighter in its fist; there are parallels to be drawn to the perils of adulthood. I've carried this loneliness with me but its cathartic to return to Marty's music and feel that noir influenced sense of self-reliance flooding back. And to know in reality you're not alone in your journey, you're just following the clues back to your team.

[@Aterriblepilot]

“You know, you’ve fought well, buddy. Shame to see you go… you can chew me out on the other side. I’ll keep fighting for you, always” -the ODST in the image, according to me

[@Icyonevids]

"We didn't know we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun......"

[@laylaprisma2563]

“Hero’s never die there just missing in action”

[@AegisAuras]

This is such universally understood imagery and tone that you could probably show this to aliens and they’d understand what it meant.

[@CelestialRedPanda]

“The worst she can say is no” Bro seconds after the interaction:

[@Blank55600]

We will never forget Odst. It was so down to earth, so close to our hearts. RIP Rookie... Whenever I hear that thunder, I smile knowing you're on that PT run.

[@remxmbr]

Unpopular opinion: ODST is the best Halo game.

[@vizzy61]

Correct opinion.

[@lordhamster9452]

Same for me. Only out matched by reach.

[@phlemtaco6623]

I dont see comment sections as amazing as these halo 3 odst ones. That right there is a fact.

[@halo3odst]

You rang?

[@Clonetrooper8983]

Personally I loved Reach a lot. It was the first halo game I played, and I like having both shield and a health bar as well as having the armor abilities to mix up the gameplay a bit. That being said, I REALLY liked ODST, the music and atmosphere was stunning, I loved the whole squad, the story was good, and all around it was a great experience.

[@MegalonsBiggestFan]

That was a Hell of a campaign son

[@bakumaster300]

Reading these comments has opened me up to a new level of sadness. I want everyone that uses this song to cope that I may not truly feel your pain but you are not alone in your struggle there are others with you.

[@emanon-]

My boomer dad’s only video games he played was Galaga or Pac Man in bars when he was younger. He got my brother and I ODST even though he hated shooters and had no idea what the hell Halo was. He just knew we liked it. However, I was too afraid to play it as a kid because I didn’t want to be alone exploring. I finally played it as an adult after my father died and after staying strong at his funeral, this fucking track made the water crack. That was two years ago, this year this song will be part of my freeskate program. It seems fitting because that masculine, stone-cold guy really liked watching me figure skate.

[@lukey717]

I'm genuinely in tears right now

[@PsittacusEbrius]

The Spartans may have saved humanity, but without the ODSTs and the other forces of humanity, they would never have had the chance. Props especially to the shield less UNSC navy who did well despite the covenant.

[@sdsnomad3712]

Despite all the years I’ve spent alone, feeling like I never had anyone there for me when I needed them most, Halo opened up so many doors and gave me years of life experience that I wouldn’t change for the world. Stay strong everyone, and I’ll see you starside!!

[@VoidTower_]

In another world, the Rookie survived the engagement with the Front and Buck died.

[@JCarrera_ll]

Damn😢, but then there's at least one were they all survived 😉🖤

[@nathanmckimmins7730]

The reality we didn't know we wanted

[@1ztype343]

Can't imagine buck dying

[@cornelius7046]

Buck is a GOAT, Halo 5 makes him like kind of boring though

[@jorgeruiz6855]

Or better yet, Mickey

[@mk19_117]

RIP Halo 3 : ODST, Halo 3, Halo Reach, Halo Wars, Halo 4 and Halo : CE Anniversary servers. "They were sent out... with a bang." 😢🤧🥺

[@lotsacone]

"were it so easy"

[@daniellewis8863]

my very first time playing ODST, I played the entire game in one shot, and finished when the sun came up and I had to go to work in the morning with Buck saying "what can I say, It's been a hell of a night"

[@quandaledingle7577]

this brought me to tears for no good reason

[@mememanneverdies1850]

nostalgia

[@warsmith.fireheart2435]

"We lost alot of good men here today, but the war isn't over yet troopers, we can still save somebody else out there.... lets get moving Oorah?"

[@TriCobaltGmg]

TBF Deference for Darkness is already really depressing, the whole goddamn soundtrack for the Mombasa Streets mission is all about loneliness but man this is worse

[@kiryuchan244]

Bucky got down onto his knees as his voice crackled with pain, his eyes began to swell up with loss. “Hey Rookie, remember me pal? I just came back up here to talk with you a final time before the rest of the team get off this hell hole. I still can’t believe you won’t be coming with us, but hopefully wherever you are there aren’t any covenant with you, I wanted to apologize, I’m sorry I couldn’t save you. You were like a brother to me, I’ll make sure to keep your memories alive, I promise you, also remember, if you find a chick where you’re at, make sure she’s got balls.” Bucky stood up while sniffing a bit, he turned off his visor and began to walk away clinching the grip to his SMG.

[@gimlischimney7066]

This feels like reading "We are losing" all over again

[@Skillshot1_0]

"I know Spartans don't cry, but for once, i was glad for the helmet." -Kelly

[@tramash1646]

This sound track alone is the reason why this is my favorite halo game

[@threadyocean]

Such an underrated game..

[@corvax8644]

Literally automatically I knew it was gonna be pitched down the instant I saw the title lmao

[@theotherwarpath]

I've been seeing stories of people who had loved ones who played ODST or halo in general... and lost then to a horrible tragedy. I say, keep your head up soldier. You have a fight to finish. They would've wanted to push on and keep it going. As so many people in this section have said. Spartans don't die. Their just missing in action.

[@threadyocean]

Wise words. Thank you for that. I’m sure they would be happy to see this. ❤️

[@CrakShak]

When I hear this music I remember something, someone, or somewhere, but I forget every time

[@LatchYT]

Nice job on this still got that Halo vibe without altering it too much and can definitely see this in a live action piece

[@threadyocean]

For anyone interested in playing Halo MCC sometime, here’s my GT: *Thready0cean*

[@threadyocean]

@Bro Dowsky II Xbox

[@butterybuttersticks9073]

I will friend you, you will recognize my profile name

[@eveschaan]

MCC?

[@threadyocean]

@@eveschaan Of course!

[@yeetdabmcfapdab]

added, i'm ChillierBird

[@Rinesmyth]

I know most people would cry when listening to the song, but this only echoes the emptiness within me. It's been a very painful year; I had to put my cat to sleep a week after my birthday, and roughly a month later I had a falling out with someone I love, with a good chance being that I won't see either of them ever again. I would cry, but I've run dry of tears.

[@threadyocean]

I’m so sorry…I truly am. Believe it or not, I actually made this when I was in a pretty bad place myself and to see so many stories from what a video game meant to these people and to those they’ve lost, it breaks my heart. But to you and those that are going through a pretty rough time in their lives, just know that it does eventually get better and that you’re not alone. I promise.

[@Rinesmyth]

@@threadyocean thank you sir. I appreciate it. And you know, despite all of that, deep down I'm still hoping I'll see them again someday. Who knows? God bless you sir

[@sevastianguillen2962]

I remember when I first went into foster care, my favorite thing to do was to go on long walks that took hours on end; waking up at 4 in the morning for school and taking the empty train 'til I got there. There's something peaceful about exploring the world while everyone sleeps, then eventually it just becomes lonely. The walks, even if in the middle of the day, in a crowd of stranger, I hate that I can't speak to them and while everyone sleeps, I'm still just here. It's like being a ghost. I remember I did the same thing during lunch at school, just wander and walk and eventually, hope that someone would walk with me. No one ever did. Today, I still find the night to be home and sometimes struggle to stay up during the day, and god I wish I just had someone to talk to, to bounce off their energy and keep going. I want to find someone to make the day seem welcoming again. Even if it's only when they're around, I can handle the rest as long as they exist. Maybe this is my rock, the intangible hope of hope: personified. {I am okay, I Promise}

[@alexander-5848]

You sure your ok?

[@sevastianguillen2962]

@@alexander-5848 Pretty sure :)

[@No_fritz01]

bruh just lost my grandpa and brother from cancer... this was the LAST EVER GAME we played together before my brother died, plus im choppin up onions not crying at all Miss u my grandpa n brother.

[@themasterchiefproductions]

Damn brother. I'm so sorry for your loss. We're here for you man.

[@No_fritz01]

@@themasterchiefproductions Thanks bro.

[@neon_rainbowlight1302]

This kinda tells a meaning on the battlefield that nobody will have a proper funeral as they won't die peaceful around people, only those small few would honor them while nobody else cares, It fits well the picture and song given that theme of a loss of friend or loved one that stand beside you all this time Intel now, that bond was shot down.

[@svenyes4078]

A distraught soldier grieves his fallen friend, not knowing where to find the courage to carry on.

[@impossibleypossible5647]

*"Wipe away the rain soldier, you can cry when the mission is over, we've got a war to win..."*

[@TrophyTriumpHntr]

I can hear Captain cutters ODST’s dropping for deployment on the Warzone in Halo wars Ready for immediate and imminent death Bless their covenant fighting souls OUU RAHHH Forge would be proud

[@GlipGlip]

NGL really want this played at my funeral

[@ladywaffle2210]

"Helljumper, Helljumper, where have you been? Feet first into Hell and back again!" -last words uttered before the drop into Newhaven, site of the infamous Pod Massacre and the death of over five hundred ODST personnel

[@devlinrice4173]

Arguably the best sound track in the entire game series.

[@silentwarden1998]

Imagine how cool a game about a regular marine would be. How scary every encounter could be when you aren’t a invincible space man

[@averagesteel9666]

This originally sounded like it was out of a dime novel detective's comic, but now you made this sound like that, times ten.

[@ItatsuMagnatsa]

The Damn Feels! To those who Lost Loved Ones, this Song's for you. And to the Rookie who never got a chance at a Life of Peace. Let's all Raise a Glass, in Memory of those who we lost, to the Good Times of ODST, we Salute you all, and we pay respects to them and the Rookie.

[@froggy2103]

Me and my friends used to play halo together it all changed when they moved away and I never got to say thank you to them

[@ryder100br]

it's amazing how a already sad music when slowed down, becomes depressing. Halo OST's are the bests.

[@floppyerm]

This song reminds me of my mother. she would used to play Halo all the time with my father. He taught her how to play. They somehow completed halo 2 on legendary and i can barely do it on regular cause im just that bad. Everytime i play halo, i think about the fun times they had and how i enjoyed watching them play. But thats over now, my father still has me to play Halo with but its just not the same for him. He barely wants to, he is usually busy or just contemplating on something.

[@spartan11payne]

I listen to this song every so often to mourn my childhood.

[@cinderypuppetgaming837]

In all seriousness this is an amazing edit of the song. Props.

[@odst_assassin8229]

Best OST in all of Halo

[@epiccgamner3567]

I'm not crying you are😢

[@JuanDiegoPulido151]

Amazing how changing the tone of a song gives it a new life, its like what they did on H3 with never forget

[@Hell_0115]

I love it , amazing job

[@Kraption]

im gonna literally cry, one of the most underrated video games

[@themisfitbrigade]

This song brings back memories of all my friends who are no longer here with me. The ones who died young, and the ones who went down separate paths from myself. All the hours spent playing Halo and CoD games together as a big group… just dust in the wind now. “For those who who had traveled into the howling dark, and did not return.” Kev, Drake, Clark, Tim, Ron, Toby, Ed, Quint, Jack, Jeff, Allen, Cooper, Carlton, Diego, Gonzo, Walker, Flint… I miss you guys…

[@-UnchartedSky-]

its it incredible that changing the pitch and tempo of a song can make it all the more meaningful and fitting for a particular theme or mood.

[@Mordarator]

I know this is July 10th 2021, but looking back and seeing the things that have happened to everyone, on my behalf and to everyone who have said something about it, I am deeply sorry, for the losses, from friends to family, this does make me feel sad, ive truly been through similar things and I know I wasn't the only one but my highest respects and faith are to u all, stay strong And for ThreadyOcean, thanks for music, much love.

[@djd00mshyer]

I didn't know the rookie died. And after reading the comments and Seeing if it was true- I feel that image. More than anything right now.

[@Paul-blart42345]

Me and my brother used to play this everyday all night before he passed away. I was really bad at the game and he was really good, but that didn’t stop us from trying to finish the LASO challenge. It took us months to finally finish the fight and we were so happy at 2am when we were finally done that we woke up our mom with all the noise. Aside from our Destiny VOG raid, this is one of the very few things I remember from back then… RIP Josh. You may not be standing beside me for the next fight, but you are always with me.

[@FemmeCatGirl]

The ODST may not have been Spartans but damn well had the determination and willingness to sacrifice everything for humanity. Especially Rookie. Rest in piece pal, may you drop into heaven as greatly as you dropped feet first into hell

[@ladywaffle2210]

Marines are sent to guard the gates of Heaven. But the ODSTs? They all make one final drop. Feet first into Hell, right into the courtyard of Satan. They put an SMG round through his skull years ago and ever since then they've been running down stragglers.

[@megatron8449]

This is what went through our heads when the Xbox 360 servers went down for the last time. R.I.P. Halo 3 odst, 2009-2022.

[@TheWehzy]

I listen to this song whenever i feel depressed and it makes me even more depressed, but people who comment here are so kind. Its nice to see kind people out there. Love you all spartans, stay strong.

[@adamfox6169]

i can still hear the rain hit my visor

[@archiemarsay5401]

"what can I say? It was a hell of a night"