Halo 3: ODST | A Retrospective

[@redfield7389]

Me as a kid: "I'm not Chief?!? This is so stupid!!!" Me as a adult: *Walking around the city listening to Rain and enjoying the storytelling* "This is perfection incarnate!"

[@cerb1221]

even when i was a kid i still thought halo 3 odst had the best story, i still do.

[@sumspartan8396]

As a little kid, it didnt matter to me, I just enjoyed the fact I could do (mostly) what I wanted.

[@Void_Wars]

@@Haloismylife650 except reach and halo 2

[@ProsecutorValentine]

@@Void_Wars Meh.

[@vodka4215]

@@Void_Wars Halo Reach has a great Story. However, i can understand why some despised the story as it didn't fit well with the original Fall of Reach Novel.

[@prodigalsoniv48]

We need an ODST Sequel/Prequel that goes back to the battle of Reach in the eyes of Buck. It'll go more in depth with the horror of Reach's invasion and maybe how he met Dare and his old squad. It would be a really good game focused on character development and I feel like 343 could nail it.

[@argo9721]

Specially when they have the whiter on the team

[@machina5]

Imagine calling for a ride as Buck and getting picked up and dropped off by Noble 6

[@SilverViper1000]

Better don't let 343 do that. They could never nail anything. Just look at the story and characters of 4 and 5... And now compare to odst. 343 is not able to hit the balance between telling and showing. They don't have a skills for smart and subtile details.

[@mercury3]

@@SilverViper1000 who else would work on it then, 343 is really our option right now. they did hire some of the people who worked on the halo games back then so that has a chance of letting their games improve. they also listen to community feedback very well and it seems they've learned how to make a good halo game now. there's no loss in them trying, if we don't like it we're not forced to play it

[@prodigalsoniv48]

@@SilverViper1000 But look at where they are now. Halo Infinite will likely succeed and we have to give 343 some credit where it's due.

[@cancelanime1507]

Despite being a fan favorite with many within the community, it’s still the most underrated Halo game to this date..

[@zeliph]

I thought Spartan Assault is the most underrated Halo game. 🤔

[@loganberrywooo]

@@zeliph I’m sorry What

[@zeliph]

@@loganberrywooo What's wrong with it? It had a good soundtrack and the top down shooting was pretty decent as well.

[@SilverViper1000]

Not the most underrated... The most underrated is halo wars. Good story, good music, good gameplay and wasnt even made by bungie.... 343 should try to develop like ensemble did

[@BStenlund]

@@SilverViper1000 The music for halo wars is fantastic =D

[@lck3160]

Truly, a beautiful experience I won’t ever forget.

[@Chuked]

This game is great i like it when they make you a nobody... CE is still my favorite and will always be but this game is just great it does things so well

[@Alan.jn02]

Agreed

[@senord2429]

Yes it was a nice video

[@childofthesun32]

Are you guys console gamers? Halo is below average for a PC game, but I understand that it'd be pretty amazing if you were a console gamer.

[@Chuked]

@@childofthesun32 bruh what do you have thats soooo special than? Hmm

[@EL-ISS]

3:50 , it is absolutely WILD to me how a few simple strings of a piano can bring back so many memories. Martin O'Donnell is an absolute genius in the way he mixes choir with piano and strings. Halos one through to reach will ALWAYS have a place in my heart.

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

You know the music, time to dance.....

[@trooperodst6880]

Ooorah Marines 💯💪💪

[@BerserkerLewis]

@@trooperodst6880 Rah.

[@thejfoshow1320]

So glad to see this in my recommended.

[@chief8595]

So glad to see this in my sub box :)

[@thejfoshow1320]

@@chief8595 I’m subbed but didn’t get a notif

[@chief8595]

@@thejfoshow1320 hmm. I didn't get one either but was lucky enough to check youtube at the right time. For being a pretty simple app, youtube has a lot of bugs

[@thejfoshow1320]

@@chief8595 same, only had 3 views

[@cancelanime1507]

@@chief8595 Bro this video just came out, no way you saw it in you’re recommended..

[@dylon4906]

playing this game in a dark room on a rainy, quiet night with your headphones turned up wandering the city is pure bliss. every time I play this game i spend the majority of my time in it just roaming new Mombasa and immersing myself in the world. I also use the game's soundtrack as a sleep aid sometimes. would probably say this is my favorite halo game

[@Zhicano]

Playing this alone is truly a treat

[@DMRGodx95]

3:51 gives me goosebumps every time even 12 years later

[@fzang6416]

What an advert?

[@AinrehteaDalnalirtu]

Rain pulls on my heart is ways most music cant.

[@solosolo4803]

There's an 8 hour loop with rain of it ..use it all the time to sleep

[@fatninjacatmatt]

Legit crying hearing those chords

[@XBLLinkedJosh]

It has always been a heart drop song for me. Everytime I hear it, I just get teary eyed.

[@joshuadarrow]

The atmosphere of ODST is what makes it easily my favorite halo game. The soundtrack does a perfect job of evoking emotion, even outside of cutscenes, which is something that halo 2 and 3 weren’t always the best at (warthog run aside). Special delivery, Traffic Jam, and Skyline remain some of my favorite tracks in all of halo to this day.

[@mcponjohn-117]

Just started playing ODST yesterday for the first time ever, and got this in my recommendation. Nice

[@trooperodst6880]

Welcome to the Core *Ooorah*

[@callmesimba]

wish i could relive the experience for the first time again! 2009 was amazing for gaming

[@nybergsgarage]

my brother bought it a month ago and I got to play it for the first time. Great storytelling, Great music, great combat.

[@Valdbagina9696]

Got odst way back in 09 for my 360 then for mcc on my Xbox one god man that game walking the streets of new mombasa with a silenced smg and plasma pistol with almost no ammo on heroic listening to rain both the song and th in game rain chills

[@seanwarren9357]

I literally played through Halo in a bootcamp holding unit over the Christmas break while everyone else went home or on to schools or duty stations. Idk how I pulled it off while simultaneously working a 420 hour work month... At least that's how many specific tasks I could put together. Mind you this was immediately after 9/11. And now I act like I'm a warrior when I work 280 hour month. Pfft. 😂 And to think one of the major reasons I got out of the navy was because I was going to have to put the tools away(heli/jet mech/lab nerd), stop climbing on birds and, become a Chief... I really should have just gone with it, I'd have retired this year... Holy crap, I'd have retired 2 and a half months ago. 😂 RIP

[@JavaSchoolBlues]

The 360 era of Halo will always be my favorite online experience. Such a beautiful triology.

[@Mr.Plant1994]

Being born in 94 I was also peak age during this time. Halo 2 and 3 have some of my only pleasant FIrst Person Shooter experiences.

[@sambarrett4726]

Bro you have the PERFECT voice for these kinda voice-over videos. Keep up the amazing content!!

[@u1tramadn3ss51]

2020: *exists* Dutch: "Now is one of those times it pays to be strong and silent type".

[@justintheegrey]

The soundtrack alone, is enough to adore this masterpiece

[@tramash1646]

I think that's why this game will always be my favorite game

[@NKBlazer]

Young me: “Pfff $60 DLC NO THANK YOU” Older me playing through on MCC: “my God... to imagine I missed this beauty.”

[@Kal-El207]

First played this at a cousin’s house. It was so hypnotic to me, just drew in me and kept me in it’s world. Halo is the greatest video game series to ever exist. From Combat Evolved to Infinite. Every game made is great to me. And ODST is no exception.

[@geicolizard8147]

3:51 I nearly fell over at the sound of the first few notes, best piece of halo music ever made.

[@UberManlyPirate]

I remember my first time playing the dropping sequence in ODST, I was so impressed by the immersion

[@CCwilk993]

Absolutely loved this game, I’ll never forget the feeling of dropping from space to earth the very first time in a video and being blown away by the atmosphere of ODST. Yet another phenomenal video Token😌👌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Kinilme]

Virgil's notification sound has been my text message notification for the past 12 years wow, didn't realize the game has been out that long.

[@goobawhoba]

I still find myself going back to ODST over most other Halo games, the experience was just so unlike all the other games.

[@Trashloot]

Back when we played odst our tv was so crappy that we had to play the whole game in visor mode because we couldn't see the enemies while playing split screen xD. Good memories.

[@dsdy1205]

18:14 If you look closely, the space elevator cable is actually _rising into space_ , instead of plunging into the ground. A really cool bit of very very realistic physics that Bungie really took the time to get right!

[@GrandMoffOfMars]

your videos are sheer perfection. the nostalgia is brings up so much emotion.

[@BehavingPenguin]

Man, its hard to believe firefight started here. Such memories

[@PanzerMan332]

As a new Halo fan who only recently played through the MCC, ODST was a welcomed break in everything that had become stale by 4 or 5 games in. The scope was smaller, the story was more grounded and personal, and the gameplay let you breathe between missions, instead of fighting at 100% nearly all the time. I came to miss it as I moved on to Reach and 4.

[@WeAreBrianToo]

I remember one day when I had my Xbox 360 I was at Walmart with my mom and she put ODST and red dead redemption and I chose ODST. Got home and played a halo game for the first time and holy shit I was hooked

[@raphmaster23]

They both would be hard choices for me

[@brycevo]

I wish we could get Peter Jackson to do a Halo movie. So long as it's not the District 9 script. Although I am glad Steven Spielberg is making an odd TV show. I'm glad to have any new Halo media.

[@ramirez4456]

Apparently there is a tv show or movie of halo in the works if you didn't already know

[@triscitt]

Litterally a futuristic noir game. Never have fealt such a emotional and good story like this one

[@Antibrutaka]

The reason I hold ODST so close to my heart is that its something different from the other installments.

[@901Cardinal]

Such a madly underrated Halo channel. The content on here is the best any Halo fan can provide to the masses and done in such a professional way in narration.

[@guitarbass22]

Amazing video about an amazing game. One of my favorites for sure. When that piano piece drops, I have instant flashbacks. I can’t even imagine what it was like as a citizen or an ODST during the battle of earth...it’s insane to think about.

[@Alienhunter00]

This was my first introduction to the Halo franchise and I couldn't be happier that it was. The story, the atmosphere, the music it was all such a beautiful experience and I think by seeing the darker and lonelier side of the Halo universe shown in this game it has made me appreciate the other games in the franchise more than I normally would have. ODST will always have a special place in my heart.

[@ValkyrieSwitch]

I get shivers every time I hear Marty's Rain.

[@codylamp6814]

This is my new favorite channel on KZbin. Halo has been apart of my life since 2002, when I worked my ass off and bought me an Xbox. 2004 I was stationed in England and Halo 2 was a great way to help ease into Military life. Halo 3 was just an amazing game that really brought out everything I loved about gaming. Sadly, I have not played Halo 4 or Halo 5. I just got a series S in February and I am playing through Master Chief collection. Thanks for the content , your Halo 3 retrospective really tugged at my heart.

[@T-Rex_Slap]

I played this only once back when it first came out and I remember love/hating it. I just started playing it again a few days ago and I can’t believe how much I love this game! Truly a masterpiece in every way from making you feel alone and vulnerable, the depressing and hopeless atmosphere, the music, the characters and their stories to the background characters like the city’s AI and Sadie. I would love to see more Halo games branch out, this is proof that it’s possible and can be successful.

[@TheShadowFox1]

It was the under dog, back then lot of people didn't like but now it's one of the most loved games

[@jay.p3g]

Halo odst was the first Halo game! I remember playing split screen with my brother creeping through the dark streets of new mambasa. It's a very memorable game especially the firefight.

[@castlebravo6658]

Some of the best halo music. Nothing like that saxophone playing while you’re sneaking around that city.

[@TheGovnnah]

its really nice to see this channel grow bit by bit every new vid, you can tell that there is a crazy amount of effort put into these vids, whether it be editing, researching the topics or even recording the voice lines. This content is filled to the brim with personality and interesting info about the halo universe it just makes my day whenever one of these vids come out. So SameToken, please carry on doing what you are doing.

[@Ryan-jr3ok]

This is one of my favorite Halo Games, the music, the story, the gameplay.. I just love it no matter how underrated it is to some.

[@pillarofdavidson]

I picked ODST up at a midnight launch and stayed up all night while it rained playing it! One of my favorite Halo memories! Everything about this game really struck a chord with me at an important time in my life. Really liking your deep dives, Token! Keep up the great work mate!

[@kenniron6313]

I played it co op my first time through with my cousin and it’s one of my fondest memories with him. Granted, we weren’t yelling at each other we were more or less role playing and trying to strategize and stuff. Now it doesn’t feel the same playing it without him. Good times.

[@vgoten1]

One of my favorite gaming moments was me playing with my cousin in co-op. I really felt like playing with him added to the experience and we pulled off one of the greatest ambushes ever! Neither of us took any damage, with coordinated grenade throws and point blank gunfire from multiple directions. It was over in seconds, and is a moment he and I have never forgotten. When I get my PC, this will be a, “Buy” for sure. Who knows, maybe he and I will play again!

[@DanHam.productions]

I get a lot of crap from people when I say that ODST is my favorite halo game/ video game in general. Some people don’t understand that a character’s vulnerabilities are what make them compelling. And making a sudo-open world halo game turned out amazing. It is very apparent that the team had more fun making ODST than any other title. Martin O’Donnell is who I wanna be when I grow up.😅

[@Spoot401]

I remember spending hours with my older brother on this game, whether it was trying to find all the audio logs or trying to get all the Firefight achievements for every map. I love this game, and it will always have a special place in my memory.

[@ItsGianotti]

I never get tired of saying how much I adore your channel, my love for halo and for your content is the same! Keep up that good stuff ;)

[@Mote.]

Its so fun playing as an odst. Fighting 2 hunters by myself on legendary was actually a bit challenging and not too easy

[@Visuwyg]

Wow what a great Video! Great job. It hit on all things that made ODST my favorite Halo Game since Halo CE.

[@chatyxd6078]

Odst is easily my favorite halo game. I adore 1-3 but something about the scrappy and human story told by odst resonates with me more than the high to the sky bombastic action that the rest of the franchise is known for. I need a sequel to this game so badly, whether or follows the old characters or new ones I don't care.

[@flex9696]

This game like someone said on Reddit "Really is one of a kind in the franchise." The soundtrack really is the best out of all of them in the entire history of Halo. It went from an underrated spinoff, to a masterpiece.

[@aleborke5420]

playing this game was one of the best experiances ever. in one night i beat the whole game on legendary, nonstop. the whole time it was actually night time but the last level the sun started rising. it felt like i was in the game, no one was awake, no noises, no distractions, only the screen.

[@blisteringstars]

ODST Task Force Alpha-9, designated "Last Hope" unit has entered the facility. All personnel are advised to stay in the evacuation shelters or any safe area until the facility is secured.

[@lxfenix]

Don Mattrick cutting Halo from E3 is the most Don Mattrick thing ive ever heard of

[@RE4PER]

Great video. Halo 3 ODST is one of my favorite games of all time and its nice to see the recognition it deserves.

[@donkerbolls]

The music, the streets at night, the rain... of all the amazing Bungie Halo games, ODST was hands down the most atmospheric and the most nostalgic.

[@absolutezero6423]

That trailer was probably my favorite game trailer of all time. I didnt want it to end.

[@hrpac9592]

Man these videos are amazing, SameToken not only loves Halo but has some real editing/directing chops to boot. Someone hire this man to be involved in 343 please

[@ManSickle]

These retrospective videos are amazing! By far the best halo content available, keep up the great work Token!

[@XavierFancie]

How could I have forgotten about how beautiful the Halo universe is? Thank you for this video, I'm plugging my Xbox back in this weekend!

[@MajerHawk]

Halo ODST is heavily underrated. Tells a much more personal and down to earth story. Those first few missions are the best

[@Trentttrj0504]

Halo ODST was actually the 2 halo game I played, It definitely holds a place in my heart. Halo Reach and ODST put a good taste in my mouth for the games to come. and I still tear up when I hear that song. anyways, stay safe everyone and have a great day.

[@josephkrajicek7184]

I was so dedicated to this game and halo 3. I remember at 12 years old getting all the achievements for h3 and ODST. Those vidmasters were challenging yet so fulfilling when I finally received the infamous recon armor! Good times 🥲

[@arteaga911]

Amazing retrospective! Touched on so much of the development process and what made ODST -- ODST! I can't think of any other game besides Reach that made me feel the way ODST made me feel. Bungie went out with their damn best!

[@CoolSmoovie]

Only played it this year and it’s one of the most unique experiences I ever had. Couldn’t believe how well it held up

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

ODST is one of my favorite Halo games. I remember it being visually and acoustically stunning. I hope one day they remake ODST (and all the other Halos) the same way they did for Halo 2 with amazing movie quality cut scenes

[@TigerXtm]

Watched this, then immediately me and friend played through it on legendary in a single sitting. We got all the audio logs and finished in under 3 hours till 5 in the morning. What a great time we had. Still my favorite Halo.

[@canyoueventakeit2437]

I haven't played when it came out, but playing it on MCC, it was great along with the additions that could be made with halo 3's engine. Good video.

[@a1k0rn17]

Yo its me dualtom banks from the discord server, remember me?

[@canyoueventakeit2437]

@@a1k0rn17 what is ur discord?

[@a1k0rn17]

@@canyoueventakeit2437 Gt: DualTom bAnkS

[@canyoueventakeit2437]

@@a1k0rn17 I remember now sent a dm.

[@taranstewart7524]

Commenting for the algorithm (this game got me into halo)

[@FearlessSon]

15:26 I was at that launch event in Seattle, dressed up in some ODST armor I'd built for the occasion. It wasn't a very good ODST costume in retrospect, being as rushed as it was, but I'd improved it in the following years. There are some pictures of me on the old Bungie site that they took there.

[@WheelieTron3000]

I came into this game as a young teen having read and watched and flipped through every piece of EU content there was at the time pre-glasslands and forerunner saga where it started to really open up and become more abstract in it's exporation, just old enough to get a tenuous grasp of the larger elements and themes at play in Halo while still young enough to get swept up in naive wonder completely, so I think the thing I most appreciated about this game is that it was the first real dive into the human side of things that Halo 3 didn't really get into. Before then there was obviously the big exploration of Covenant politics and divisions between the ruling classes and "followers" of the pact, political intrigue and conspiracies in Halo 2. What we saw in ODST was that but from the human side, I'd been reading for a while about how the supposed united human front was equally this machine full of cogs grinding and plotting against eachother, so it was incredible to me to see those threads pop up and play out in familiar locations to my minds eye, to hear names and experience the types of characters I'd only read about from a first person perspective. After reading the words "Feet First Into Hell", to live that experience fully realised to a young mind is something real special to me. Looking back it was such a gamble, army man beats up alien combined with the brooding atmosphere and story of a classic film noir tale, definitely paid off in spades for me. Now to watch the video and live it all over again.

[@Ulfstigandr]

This is the kind of game developement that used to be normal.

[@volcomintality8638]

This was simply fantastic to watch.

[@ryanbradyrish]

"Rain" has been my ringtone for like 10 years

[@xxbeauhunterxx]

Your great at what you do truly man, your videos are the break I need and just makes my love for halo grow so much more. Thank you so much

[@manboi6852]

Great video, I love ODST, It's my second favorite Halo campaign to play. I remember the first time playing it and being in awe, since it was a different experience from the past Halo titles. A masterpiece in storytelling and music direction for the game. Thanks!

[@RockorSomething83]

I don't know what it is, but when it comes to my favorite Halo, it was always ODST. (Reach being my 2nd pick) Mainly, just something about the intro always draws me in; to the point that every year I'll re-play it just to re-watch the intro. This combined with the Rookie's portions of the story, always fills me with a sense of nostalgia that few things do. My only complaint with the game itself, was the fact a majority of it was spent playing as other characters and not the previously mentioned ODST.

[@acetrigger1337]

Martin's Piano and Jazzy Vibes was the glue that put this project together so nicely...

[@Tysard]

I played Halo 4 for the first time recently and it felt like a chore. I just wanted to get it over with and when I was done, I decided I'd never play it again. Then I played ODST for the first time, somehow avoiding spoilers all these years since I just saw it as expensive Halo 3 DLC but it left me wanting more. I wanted to explore the entire city and find everything there was to find so, I ended up playing it again right after the credits rolled. They're both pretty short games but nothing in the Halo franchise can compare to the atmosphere and overall feel of ODST. It's now one of my favorite Halo games and it's a shame so many people, myself included, didn't even give it a chance when it came out. I'm glad it's included in the MCC so everyone that has any interest in Halo can experience this unexpectedly amazing masterpiece of a title.

[@HaloCrazee]

This game was absolutely amazing and it has been my all-time favorite in the series.

[@chrissartain4430]

Sadie was a Classic way of bringing me in deep into the game, I enjoy & Love this Halo ODST.

[@theriptide27]

I assume the Halo: Reach video is coming and I can’t wait lol this is a fantastic series! Keep it up

[@killuminatuz3949]

I hope there will be a Reach Retrospective soon? It's really nice to get this in depth look over development! Thanks

[@dragontamer1012]

ODST is one of my favourite Halo games, partially because it was my first, and partially because it's so different from the rest of Halo. I can't say I have a true top favourite, but if I did, this game would definitely be a contender for that top spot.

[@zenku41]

This video felt like a love letter to odst, thank you for making it, I really enjoyed it.

[@f1ibraaa]

Yesssss!! I love these retrospective videos, cant wait for Reach!!

[@anticsandanecdotes]

good work Token, thank you for always putting out amazing content

[@TheEvilGamingInc]

Bruh your voice is perfect for stuff like this and youre a great editor too props man

[@mattryan6886]

I forgot how good the music was in this game. Simply amazing. Loved the firefight mode and the ODST night vision. Another masterpiece from bungie

[@sidewinder1176]

Halo 3: ODST? More like Masterpiece.

[@Summerdontknowme]

This is a phenomenal review for a timeless classic. Well done!

[@njdub3319]

The atmosphere of the dark and rainy New Momba streets is amazing

[@SynthTCG]

Halo 3 has always been my all time favorite. But ODST is right behind it. The campaign was such an amazing experience and the music is unmatched.

[@anmer9272]

I first played the game on split screen with my older brothers as a kid. Playing it years later solo on my PC was an experience, as I was just realizing what the game was about. As a kid I was more concerned with mowing down enemies, and didn't even realize the whole game was even about finding your team. I'm currently trying to find all the audio logs, so I can unlock the "secret ending" I've heard about.

[@krockettz3231]

Crazy how when we were kids we didn’t fully appreciate that amazing work of art that this game was. I played it with sisters boyfriend, split screen, on his Xbox. He’s no longer around, they’ve been separated for many years and we’ve lost contact But whenever I play this game it reminds me of those fun times. Halo 1-3 were just a different era of gaming, focused fun with friends over all. Thanks for sharing your story my friend.

[@bombomos]

If they ever make a flood game in the same feeling of being alone... I would die happy

[@dylanturley7291]

I’d die scared but happy lol

[@gregviews]

Truly terrifying

[@DanielGonzzz]

Wow, new viewer of this channel and based off the intro, IM AN IMMEDIATE SUBSCRIBER! Great presentation, editing, and pace and style of speaking. Relaxing and intriguing, thanks for this!

[@JonPowersDrives]

Dang I love watching these videos dude. You are truly talented and will have hundreds of thousands if not millions of subscribers. Great work.

[@TheTrollingHawk]

Halo 3 ODST was my first game I ever played on my Xbox 360 and hearing that theme song after so many years really hits home

[@narutobroken]

Best game in the series. Soundtrack is gorgeous

[@pixelwolke7830]

HALO 3 ODST is just perfect in my eyes. The atmosphere is something I have never seen before in any game really, or at least in most games it's not done as well, sometimes tho games can pull it off pretty well, considering that bungie didn't make games like these I am very impressed by their adaptability.