Game Argus writes: "Unreal has never been known for its single player. Purchasing almost any game in the series, even the ones that promised to offer full campaigns, was typically met with disappointment. The same holds true for Unreal Tournament III, and while this Xbox 360 port doesn't offer all of the customization options of its other console brethren, there is still a wildly fast FPS here for fans.
While there is a story here, filled with excellent, well-done cinematics, it's all fodder for the action. Trying to turn an AI bot-filled capture the flag match into something story driven causes a reaction of chuckles, not one of serious futuristic conflict. The awful bot AI doesn't help matters, and that's on both sides. Your allies can't avoid simple shots, and enemies rarely know when to attack or avoid an assault. The entire single player feels lazy and slapped together, with disjointed breaks between levels that draw you out of the pacing."