Consoles and real-time strategy games aren't exactly a match made in heaven. Even if the genre has its origins on console (Herzog Zwei on Mega Drive), it made PC its home in the early '90s and it wasn't really until Halo Wars arrived and we got a game designed from scratch for controllers that the...
The original Halo Wars was a bit of a cult-hit when it released in early 2009 as a legitimate console RTS, gaining a hardcore following that would keep the community alive for years to come.
Contained and focused story; Deep RTS gameplay; Blitz Mode; Blur CG cinematics; Fun cast of characters
A few slower missions
When I experienced the first Halo Wars title eight years ago, developed by the esteemed Ensemble Studios, I was the definition of a greenhorn when it came to the real-time strategy genre. Admittedly, I'm still coming to grips with the nuanced art of commanding legions in wartime scenarios.
Many, many years ago I got a glimpse of my first Real Time Strategy game in the form of Command and Conquer: Red Alert on the PlayStation. It was game that very much pushed the boundaries for strategy games on console - my excitement later turned to intrigue, confusion and frustration as I struggled...
Campaign is deep and thoroughly engrossing, Controls are streamlined and simple enough for anyone to pick up, Blitz is so much fun; breathes new life into the RTS genre
Skilled RTS players may find it too simple; Lack of freedom for base-building; Blitz deployment is a little iffy around the rest of your team
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