GamesAsylum: "Originally intended to help Microsoft get Windows Phones and Surface tablets out of their warehouses and into gamer’s hands, twin-stick shooter Halo: Spartan Assault makes its final pit stop on Xbox 360 after launching on Xbox One last month.
Usually we disapprove of mobile games being converted to console, but considering it has been a while since the last top-down shooter graced XBLA, we can make the exception.
We also imagine the fact that the Xbox actually has a pair of twin-sticks works massively in the game’s favour"
BNR: Ah, top-down shooters- one of the more arcade-ey genres with a measure of popularity today, there are quite a few of them on the market. Assuming you’ve played Asteroids (which drew inspiration from what many consider to be the first video game, SpaceWars) and want some more, which are worth your time? Don’t despair; my personal top-five is here! these are games that I personally really enjoyed- if you’re into top-down (also known as twin-stick) shooters, you’ll want to check these out.
My personal favorite TDS of all time is Dead Nation by House Marque. I loved that game so much, and clocked so many hours into it. Can't wait for Alienation.
With the latest update for the IOS games of Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike Xbox services have been added including achievements for both titles.
DD:
What’s quite incredible about Spartan Assault is that it has managed to encapsulate the atmosphere and design of the Halo games, previously exclusive to Microsoft systems, into the confines of an iPad. From the way troops behave, to the weapons and locations, it feels like an authentic Halo experience, even though it's a top-down dual stick shooter, rather than a FPS, and that’s the best thing Spartan Strike has going for it.
