Halo Wars

Halo Wars places the player in command of human UNSC armies as they deploy for mankinds first deadly encounter with the enemy Covenant forces. Halo Wars is...
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8.1
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8.2
(67 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8
(1908 ratings)
 

Game Overview

Halo Wars places the player in command of human UNSC armies as they deploy for mankinds first deadly encounter with the enemy Covenant forces. Halo Wars is an all-new real-time strategy game based on the legendary Halo universe and designed by Ensemble Studios, creators of the Age of Empires franchise.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
65/100
score

Halo Wars is a fun strategy outing for fans of the universe, but it feels simplistic and short alongside other games in the genre.

GameZone review logo
90/100
score

A solid RTS on the Xbox 360, Halo Wars may not break the mold, but it does provide an impressive entry to the series and one that finally makes the genre feel at home on a console.

IGN review logo
84/100
score

Halo Wars deftly dodges between the hardcore micromanagement of real-time strategy and the instant gratification expected by Halo fans. Ensemble has nailed console RTS controls, but at the expense of some depth.

Game Features

GameZone Chats with Halo Wars Composer Stephen Rippy "Throughout development, it was important to the whole team that Halo Wars have its own identity."

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
System Link 2-6

Memory
1 MB

 

Modes
Campaign, Co-op 2, Online Co-op, Online Deathmatch, Online Team Battle, Story

Online Features
Achievements, Content Download, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, Teams, Xbox LIVE Family Settings

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Pad
Right = Move to Last Alert Location. Left = Move or Cycle to Base Location(s). Down = Move or Cycle to Next Army. Up = Spirit of Fire Menu.

Left Thumbstick
Move Cursor

Right Thumbstick
Left/Right = Rotate Camera. Up/Down = Zoom.

Click Right Thumbstick
Reset Camera

A Button
Select. Select all Units of Same Type (Twice).

B Button
Cancel

X Button
Attack

 

Y Button
Special

Left Bumper
Select Global Units

Right Bumper
Select Local Units

Left Trigger
Accelerate Cursor Movement (Hold)

Right Trigger
Cycle Through Selected Units

Back Button
Objectives

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Mild Blood, Mild Language, Violence
 
Halo Wars Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox 360
Release Date:3/3/2009
Publisher:Microsoft
Developer:Ensemble Studios
Genre:Strategy
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9
Gameplay
9
Graphics
8
Sound
9.5
Concept
8.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

Halo Wars Review

I reccomend this to RTS and Halo fans, because it is a solid RTS and a good addition to the Halo...
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Published 1084 days ago by cmeade91

Great Fun for a Short While

Good game, but it's no best seller. Great for tank fetish relief.
Published 1197 days ago by panzertank45

HALO WARS, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

If you like RTS this could be good If you hate RTS stay away you want to know more read the review
Published 1409 days ago by jer420

A New Look at Master Chief's Universe

I recommend this game to hardcore Halo fans as well as fans of real-time strategy games. Otherwise,...
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Published 1445 days ago by kajtyler

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