Abstract: 2009's Halo Wars was perhaps the only game on a console to get real-time strategy right. It was made specifically for the Xbox, and the developers went in knowing that certain PC real-time strategy conventions would have to be sacrificed for it to work ri...
Published: 2017-02-13, Author: Dean , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: Microsoft's next big exclusive on the Xbox One and Windows is Halo Wars 2, which debuts on February 21. I've gotten an early look at the game, and here are some of my impressions.I'm gradually getting accustomed to playing on a console, as real-time stra...
Abstract: Halo Wars is a curious thing. The Halo ties give it some crossover appeal for people who just want more Halo canon. But, the real-time strategy genre may be the exact opposite of first-person shooters. These games are Halo in name and lore only.That's why...
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Published: 2017-01-19, Author: Dean , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: Microsoft's Halo Wars 2 comes with a suite of multiplayer modes that should satisfy the thirst for variety among real-time strategy fans.Built by RTS studio The Creative Assembly, the game will be published by Microsoft on February 21 on the Xbox One and...
Published: 2017-02-22, Author: Chris , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: Halo Wars 2 has been designed, first and foremost, with a controller in mind. An improvement over even its predecessor here, it proves once again that real-time strategy isn't exclusive to PC players.Unit selection is perhaps the best example of this. Wit...
Halo Wars 2 does a good job of bringing an RTS to a console, and should please fans of the franchise, but it's inevitably always going to feel like a bit of a compromise. The result is a strategy game that downplays the strategy in favour of fast-paced ac...
Abstract: 'War,' said Edwin Starr in 1970 Motown single War. 'Good god, now, what is it good for?' Starr wasn't talking about Halo Wars 2, Microsoft's latest game set in the Halo universe, but he could have been, because after 30 hours with Halo Wars 2, I don't rea...
Published: 2017-02-16, Author: Michael , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Scratches the Halo itch, Engaging campaign missions, Interface gets creative on console, Plenty of multi-player modes
Control issues with Xbox gamepad, Doesn't feel as deep as other RTS titles, Blitz mode includes micro-transactions
If you're looking for the best real-time strategy game on the market, look elsewhere. But if you want a solid Halo game with some surprisingly complex strategy gameplay, and can look past its flaws. Halo Wars 2 may be worth your time...
