With the release of Halo 3, Bungie has now completed the Epic Halo Trilogy. Halo 3 concludes the tale for Master Chief and his alien sidekick Cortana. Bungie has certainly upped the ante when they made the final installment. A lot of the components of Halo 3 are familiar to old previous player, although some of the new weapons and terrains take some getting used to. In Halo 3, the Normal levels are easier than in Halo 2. This is because of Bungie’s effort to reach an audience of casual players. So, we suggest that if you have played Halo in the past (even in a Normal Level) try to challenge yourself and play Legendary or Heroic.

New challenges abound in the world of Halo 3. If you are new to the game or just haven’t played in a while, you are bound to start of your experience by dying frequently. To help you along, here are tips on surviving Halo 3:

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In Halo 2, players had to deal with huge tanks that walked on bug like legs, these massive machines were dubbed as the “Scarab Tanks”. Taking on the Scarab Tank was one of the most exhilarating sequences in Halo 2. In Halo 3, the experience triples. In the new game you will battle the scarabs up to three times and sometimes they appear in pairs.

Halo 3 is the final installment of the Epic Halo trilogy. It was released to anticipating fans, September of this year. Halo 3 features familiar objects, weapons and scenarios found in Halo 2, but bumped up a couple of notches. It takes some getting used to at the beginning, so just be prepared to die repeatedly until you get the hang of it.

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The Gravity Hammer in Halo 3 is similar to the Tartarus in Halo 2. This weapon will undoubtedly be Halo 3’s favorite weapon to use for pounding the enemies. The Gravity Hammer not only delivers a devastating blow when it hits the target. But even if you miss, the shockwave created would still be sufficient enough to cause damage to any enemy around.

Given that the Gravity Hammer is a melee weapon its range is pretty narrow. But despite this the shockwave created by the Gravity Hammer’s Blow is sufficiently powerful and can cause major damage to nearby opponents. The shockwave of the Gravity Hammer affects enemies that are within your reticule range, but those to the right and left, beside you and behind you only endure minor damage. Because of the weapon’s size, it is very easy to spot an enemy wielding the Gravity Hammer, in turn it makes it easy for the enemy to know what your weapon is. Also, it makes a distinct sound when swung that compromises stealth and the element of surprise. Given that it is heavy, the fire rate for the Gravity Hammer is very slow. It takes at least 2 seconds to wield this weapon.

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