Unreal Tournament III

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  • Summary: [Also known as "Unreal Tournament III"] Players assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These contests are fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and[Also known as "Unreal Tournament III"] Players assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These contests are fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles.Unparalleled graphical and physical realism from the latest Unreal Engine 3 technology delivers the most compelling First Person Shooter Experience to-date...online and offline. The weaponry is bigger and badder than ever. Destroy your opponent from a distance with the ever popular Link Gun or blast away at close range with the Bio Rifle. Battle against lightening fast A.I. in the deeper and richer single player tournament mode. Expanded Onslaught game type features two complete sets of high-tech vehicles, including the massive Leviathan, the terrifying Darkwalker, and a completely new way to get into the action...the Hoverboard. Fight side-by-side with or compete against new and returning characters from the UT franchise, all with enhanced abilities, extremely detailed looks and distinct personalities. Enhanced popular game types, including: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Instagib CTF and more. Unreal Tournament 3 will feature two new characters, five new expansive maps and split screen capability, all exclusive to Xbox 360. [Midway]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Game Chronicles
    95
    Unreal Tournament III is about pure adrenalin and blazing reflexes and nothing can touch UT3 for experiencing both in classic shooter fashion online or going solo.
  2. Xbox Achievements
    90
    It looks great and plays great and that is more than enough for me.
  3. GameSpy
    90
    The game looks gorgeous (come on, what did you expect?), runs very smoothly, and features some cool new additions to the series. Sure, the single-player mode is hackneyed and contrived, but the multiplayer action is as good as ever. This is the best console Unreal game to date.
  4. PTGamers
    85
    UT3 is an excellent addition to the Xbox 360 catalog, even though it lacks some features that were present in the PS3 version.
  5. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    82
    Everything just feels so tight, so slick, so-self assured. Yes, it might take you five minutes to get used to the lightning quick, almost slippery feel to the controls, but when those controls 'grip', you start to realise you're being guided by one of the best.
  6. G4 TV
    80
    The real meat is online though, and Unreal Tournament 3 doesn't disappoint. Rock solid framerates even during intense, large matches, and stable connections help make the game one of the best online fights out there.
  7. 1UP
    50
    UT3's Xbox 360 version is huffing and puffing and bringing up the rear, long after anyone cares to watch the race.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. LeviN.
    Jul 1, 2008
    10
    Fast paced action combined with a plethora of maps and weaponry, you can't go wrong with the proven Unreal Tournament.
  2. JohnM.
    Jul 5, 2008
    10
    Honestly, this is the best online game in the whole universe. It doesn´t get better than this. Not even CoD4, and I love CoD4!
  4. BrettB.
    Aug 7, 2008
    10
    Awesome game, best futuristic shooter on 360, and very faithful to the UT series! Includes splitscreen multiplayer, bot support, an upgrade Awesome game, best futuristic shooter on 360, and very faithful to the UT series! Includes splitscreen multiplayer, bot support, an upgrade from the tournament style singleplayer to a campaign, updated original UT maps as well as new ones, and the warfare mode is awesome!… Expand
  5. David
    Jul 11, 2008
    9
    If you liked previous Unreal games, you will LOVE this game. It's classic UT with Warfare, new maps, and guns that just make me feel If you liked previous Unreal games, you will LOVE this game. It's classic UT with Warfare, new maps, and guns that just make me feel badass. The only problem I have is some of the maps do not seem as well-made as the ones from previous UTs.… Expand
  6. ApocalypseBrown
    Oct 8, 2008
    8
    This is definitely a game of two halves, an excellent multiplayer then a dreadful single player. In the unreal world, the single player is This is definitely a game of two halves, an excellent multiplayer then a dreadful single player. In the unreal world, the single player is only ever practice for the multiplayer. However in previous games the single player was short and sweet. This version however has some of the longest and most stale ideas I have ever seen! Truly boring after an hour. But the real meat and potatoes is the joint BEST multiplayer on the 360. It's better than Halo, Ghost Recon, Battlefield and the woeful COD. Only GOW and TF2 are on par with this, and why? Because it is sheer quality of FUN and BIG WEAPONS! From the first game to the last, lobbies are full of players waiting to blow each other to pieces, which in unreal is very satisfying. It is so easy to pick up and play, yet it takes time to master, it truly is a gaming classic. But the graphics are quite weak compared to it's PC brother, and of course no modding of characters suck! But with more levels and options, the 360 version more than makes up for it. In conclusion the multi gets a perfect ten, but the single player and graphics drag the overall score down to an eight.… Expand
  7. MattB.
    Jul 5, 2008
    8
    Unreal Tournament 3 (UT3) is definitely an acquired taste and has a much different feel to it than just about any other first-person shooter Unreal Tournament 3 (UT3) is definitely an acquired taste and has a much different feel to it than just about any other first-person shooter on the market today. It's very fast paced and requires split-second reflexes to be effective. Of course, don't even consider buying this game if you aren't into online multiplayer, because this is the central focus of the game. The single-player experience is essentially just a learning tool in preparing you for the various weapons, vehicles and maps within its multiplayer suite. With a summer that's not exactly chock full of blockbusters, this is a no brainer. The excellent graphics and game modes put this title in a league of its own. It's instantly clear upon the first time playing UT3, that Epic put a lot of time into its game insuring that balance and replay value are of the utmost importance. The strategic play, split-screen and co-op capabilites only add to what will surely be a hit on XBOX LIVE and a great way to kill the hot monthes of summer before the holiday releases.… Expand
  8. ScipioA.
    Jul 13, 2008
    2
    After being devoted to the Unreal Tournament franchise... I have never been so disappointed in my life. You'd think that the people at After being devoted to the Unreal Tournament franchise... I have never been so disappointed in my life. You'd think that the people at EA would try to keep what is brilliant about ut2004... Instead, they trashed it completely and created Gears of War II: The Retread. Everyone in the Unreal Tournament community that plays online has by now abandoned this lackluster spoilage of one of the greatest PC first person shooters of all time. I know, because for five weeks after the release, no one was on the ut2004 online games. Now? Every single last one of them has returned, and the buzz is... when EA makes ut2004 v2... then they'll come back.… Expand

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#34 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#53 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008