VB - The Halo franchise moves to the tablet for the first time with a playable game.
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.
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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.
Money. Windows 8 incentive.
Is there really much more to it?
To milk Halo even more, of course.
If this didn't have Halo in the title no one would care. It would be another mobile game.
Because they have no other ideas. So they gonna milk Halo has much as possible. MS sheepies still believe MS have their interest in mind. lol. They lack creativity.
MS should get out the hardware business, and stick to software. Matter of fact, just quit all together.
Hang on...Top down twin stick/arcade shooter...isn't that better suited for a console controller? The last thing I wana play on my mobile is twin stick shooter, they just don't work...
...Just release it on XBLA already so i can download it.
It looks fun. I have no problem with it having the halo name attached to it, but limiting it to windows 8 stuff is lame as hell.