Halo Wars 2
Release Date: February 17, 2017
Strategy, science fiction, RTS, Xbox exclusive, Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
OpenCritic
The continuation of the real-time science fiction strategy published in 2009 on Xbox 360 as a spin-off of the FPS franchise Halo. The second installment is co-developed by 353 Industries, which picked up the series after Bungie Software, and Creative Assembly primarily known for the extremely-popular strategy game series Total War. The plot of Halo Wars opens a whole new chapter in the universe, and supplements the original title’s story.
Last Update: March 14, 2017
Halo Wars 2 Game Guide
Halo Wars 2 game guide consists of a detailed description of the game's mechanics (tips, units, managing base). You will also learn how to complete all the available missions and unlock side achievements.
Videos and Screens
[2:07] Halo Wars 2 launch trailer
[2:31] Halo Wars 2 Atriox
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 75% of Critics. There are 131 Critic Reviews.
Eurogamer: by Christopher Bratt
Halo Wars 2 proves once again that an RTS can work on a controller, but that aside there's little to get excited about here.
GamesRadar+: 3 / 5 by Robert Zak
Blitz mode aside, Halo Wars 2 sticks with a tried, tested and slightly tired RTS formula that's competent, but lacking in depth and originality.
GameSpot: 6 / 10 by Kallie Plagge
Halo Wars 2 is an RTS game for Halo fans with stripped-down strategy elements and limited lasting appeal.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 616 votes. 265 players anticipated the game.
Halo Wars 2 Description
Halo Wars 2 is a continuation of the strategy published in 2009 on Xbox 360. The first parts was developed by already non-existent Ensemble Studios primarily known for the Age of Empires series, although they also created Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. The second instalment is co-developed by 353 Industries, which took the Halo franchise over from Bungie Software, and Creative Assembly – the fathers of the Total War series. Halo Wars 2 for PC and XONE opens a whole new chapter in the universe, and offers quick and exciting gameplay, which features large-scale battles.
Plot
The action of Halo Wars 2 takes place in 2559 – 28 years after the events from the first instalment, and a few years after Halo 5: Guardians. The crew of the warship Spirit of Fire wakes up from cryogenic sleep not knowing the outcome of the war with the Covenant. After receiving alarm from the Ark – the installation that produces Halo rings – soldiers are attacked by aliens known as the Banished, and a new story begins.
Mechanics
Halo Wars 2 put out on PC and XONE is a real-time strategy. Gameplay consists in completing various missions, and involves e.g. building a base where you train soldiers and create units. Combat rules are based on the rock-paper-scissors principle. Therefore, earthbound vehicles are efficient against infantry, which is effective against flying units, which are great at fighting earthbound vehicles.
The Blitz mode is a distinguishing feature of this game – it combines elements of a card game and a real-time strategy. Instead of managing resources, buildings, and units, you use cards, earned during the campaign and by completing everyday challenges, that symbolise particular units and buildings.
Game modes
Apart from the campaign, Halo Wars 2 for PC and XONE features multiplayer. The developers introduced a number of 3 vs 3 game modes. So, you can wage war against your opponents in Deathmatch, Strongholds, Domination (control particular points), and Skirmish (fight against AI – alone or in co-op). Additionally, multiplayer introduces new units with explosives and leaders with special skills.
Other information
Halo Wars 2 belongs to Xbox Play Anywhere. This means that if you buy a digital version of the title on one platform, you get the second copy for free. Also, the two platforms share the progress and achievements.
Last updated on February 9, 2017
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The best-selling series of first-person shooters (FPS) in the atmosphere of space opera. The brand is in the hands of Microsoft, for which games in the series Halo are among the most important items for Xbox family consoles.
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Halo Wars 2 Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows February 17, 2017
Xbox One February 21, 2017
Developer: Creative Assembly
Publisher: THQ Nordic / Nordic Games
Halo Wars 2 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2500 3.3 GHz/AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7750 or better, Windows 10
Recommended: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz/AMD FX-8350 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1060/Radeon RX 480 or lepsze, Windows 10
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