ScewAttack: "while Halo: Spartan Assault has its problems, it does also have it's strong points. Vanguard Games has done a decent job of changing how people play a Halo game while keeping it familiar enough for Halo fans to pick Spartan Assault up and get right into it. It would be expecting too much to expect this game to take the mobile gaming world by storm, primarily because of the platforms it's available on. But at $7, Halo: Spartan Assault is a good little game for people who want something to play on their Surface Tablet or Windows 8 phone."
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.
This series is really going downhill.