Halo 3 ODST: Firefight
Halo 3 ODST's Firefight mode when announced, immediately drew comparisons to Horde. Players quickly learned that's not the case.
How is it played? Four ODSTs are squared off against 5 random waves of enemies either dropped in or spawned. Each 5 waves is a round, and every round adds a new skull to mix things up. There are 3 rounds in a set, and every set adds a permanent skull to the match. There are 4 sets total. Two players can play split screen with online teammates as well.
How many maps are there? The game ships with 10 maps, though 2 of them are night versions of the same map. Maps are unlocked by playing the game's single player game.
Tips for Survival:
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Headshots are key to score big points. Team up the pistol with grunts (and birthday party) for massive medal multipliers.
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Grunt Birthday Party causes splash damage, eliminating several Grunts at once.
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Stick together and find choke points. Enemies funnel really well into doorways and staircases
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Make sure to regroup between waves and replenish your ammo and health, remember ammo and health are restocked between rounds.
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During boss waves don't group up too tightly because the gravity hammer will decimate your team in one swipe
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Don't waste the sniper rifle on Jackals and Grunts - it's more valuable against Brutes.
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If you can get close enough, wait for Brutes to take a swipe at you, then reach around for the Assassination one-hit melee kill.
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Use vehicles if they are available, as they have unlimited ammo.