Unto Darkness Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) Halo Wars Developer: Ensemble Studios Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Rating: T [ESRB] Release Date: - February 26, 2009 [Japan and Asia Pacific] - February 27, 2009 [EMEA] - March 3,2009 [Americas] Demo Release Date: February 5,2009 for Gold Members, February 12, 2009 for Silver Members Information: Halo Wars is the first Real Time Strategy [RTS] game to be set in "Haloverse" and also the last game to be developed by industry leaders Ensemble Studios. Boasting an intuitive control scheme for the XBOX 360 console and slick cinematics, this title is a must-have for any fan of the series who wants to dwell deeper into the Human-Covenant conflict. Halo Wars is set 20 years before the Halo incident. Units are built, buildings upgraded, and special abilities utilized by using resources that are simply known as supplies. Supplies may be found on the battlefield and claimed, but the bulk of supplies are generated by building special structures at bases. The more supply pads (for the UNSC) or warehouses (for the Covenant) a player has, the more income. Some buildings and upgrades may also require additional tech. When playing the UNSC, tech is acquired by building Reactors. Each reactor gives 1 tech level, however reactors can be upgraded to provide 2 tech levels. The Covenant gain tech by advancing ages using the structures called Temples. Ages are advanced just like any other technology with the use of supplies.Each base has only a limited amount of building space, so players must balance their resource buildings with other facilities, like those used to create vehicles. The number of units and vehicles a player can bring to the field is constrained by a population limit; more powerful units cost more than one population unit. Upgrades can increase the maximum population. Combat in Halo Wars is balanced by a "rock-paper-scissors" mechanic common in many real-time strategy titles. Ground vehicles are powerful against infantry, infantry is stronger against aircraft, and aircraft are exceptional at destroying vehicles. Each unit has a special ability accessed by using the Y button; for example, human Marines throw grenades while vehicles called Warthogs run over enemies. Each faction can also bring in special hero units, which impact what abilities and units players can access. The humans also have access to their ship, the Spirit of Fire, and its special abilites; these include a powerful coilgun, the Magnetic Accelerator Cannon or simply the MAC. The Covenant have more powerful units led by Leaders who command units on the battlefield and have special abilities of their own they can use to turn the tide of battle. Built from the ground-up specifically for console, Halo Wars uses the Xbox 360 controller's A-button primarily for selecting units and the X-button for moving to or attacking a target. Selecting a unit gives the player the option of commands and selecting certain buildings brings up a "circle menu", the most important menu in the game, which is used for creating units and buildings and researching upgrades. Source Collector's Edition In addition to the standard retail version, Halo Wars will be offered in a Limited Collector's Edition through participating retailers and will feature:- Three New Halo 3 Multiplayer Maps: Be one of the first to experience the Mythic Map Pack from Bungie, which includes three new maps, Assembly, Orbital, and Sandbox. - Halo Wars: Genesis: This beautiful graphic novel by Phil Noto, Graeme Devine, and Eric Nylund chronicles the first military campaign against the Covenant. The novel centers around the Spirit of Fire on a mission to discover why the Covenant are so interested in the world of Harvest. - Unique In-Game Vehicle: Command the " Honor Guard" Wraith. - Six Leader Cards: Leaders possess elite skills which can turn the tides of battle. - Spirit of Fire Patch: Start the journey as an official Spirit of Fire crew member. Source Media: Trailers, Demos and Cinematics: - [DOWNLOAD]- [DOWNLOAD]- [DOWNLOAD]- [DOWNLOAD]- Halo Wars ViDoc #1: Halo Times Ten [DOWNLOAD] - Halo Wars ViDoc #2: Expand the Arsenal [DOWNLOAD] - Halo Wars Cinematic Montage [POSSIBLE SPOILERS] Thanks to Neo003 for the link. For those on the fence, this will change your mind. If it doesn't nothing will... Screenshots Original Soundtrack: - AOL Radio Streaming - Recorded Halo Wars Demo Music [Download] Achievements List Official Website Feel free to discuss anything Halo Wars related here! Edited February 10, 2009 by Unto Darkness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remysaus Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 good job :) anyone here getting the Collector's Edition? I might do it for the mythic map pack, not sure if i would even play those maps really.. but for the 5-10 euros extra i don't really mind, plus you get a nice graphic novel, so some cool backstory stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unto Darkness Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 good job :)anyone here getting the Collector's Edition? I might do it for the mythic map pack, not sure if i would even play those maps really.. but for the 5-10 euros extra i don't really mind, plus you get a nice graphic novel, so some cool backstory stuff. Being a Halo fanatic, I most definitely would! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Probably won't get the collector's edition unless I come across a little extra spending money. I'd like to get it, but it's not a necessity for me. -Spenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draken Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Nice job!! good post I've been playing the demo like a maniac :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unto Darkness Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Nice job!! good postI've been playing the demo like a maniac :| I've been watching the Cinematic Montage like a maniac :| Can't wait for the demo to be out for Silver members! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draken Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I've been watching the Cinematic Montage like a maniac :| Can't wait for the demo to be out for Silver members! :D Easy, download it, burn it to a DVD and play, isn't illegal and you won't get banned (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jester124 Subscriber² Posted February 10, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted February 10, 2009 I pre-ordered the collectors edition. cant wait to play the full game. been playing the demo since release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remysaus Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Easy, download it, burn it to a DVD and play, isn't illegal and you won't get banned (Y) and where would one be able to download these demo's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted February 10, 2009 Veteran Share Posted February 10, 2009 Nice job!! good postI've been playing the demo like a maniac :| Same. It's fun as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draken Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 and where would one be able to download these demo's? you know, the usual places, like the corsair's beach or something like that :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuballer10 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 i don't like it. i love halo, but i'm not much of an RTS person, and the RTS hating overran the halo part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draken Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 wow wow wow and more wow, the game looks and plays amazingly well :woot: , well I'm a Halo fanboy. But the game controls are excellent, the cinematics final fantasy like, and the sound rocks. Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 i don't like it. i love halo, but i'm not much of an RTS person, and the RTS hating overran the halo part. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draken Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) i don't like it. i love halo, but i'm not much of an RTS person, and the RTS hating overran the halo part. Same here. So just play it for the cutscenes, they're awesome Edit: Metacritic 8.0 and sony fanboys 0.8 :rolleyes: Edited February 20, 2009 by Draken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olemus Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (Possible Spoiler) How can the flood possibly be in this game, when they werent dicovered till half way through halo 1. This game is set 20 years before that. Also can't wait for this game, played the demo to death already :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'm sure everything will be explained LonelyCooler. Bungie aren't that careless :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draken Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 yup, there'll be a timeline who explains everything (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyro Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 there are some good screens in hte lasted xbox official magazine, if anyone can find them on hte web has pictures of the flood on the side of the spirit of fire or pillar of autumn (i cant remember which) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draken Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 there are some good screens in hte lasted xbox official magazine, if anyone can find them on hte webhas pictures of the flood on the side of the spirit of fire or pillar of autumn (i cant remember which) the spirit of fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo003 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Wow GameSpot gave 6.5. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remysaus Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Wow Vandal Online gave 9.5. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Wow GameSpot gave 6.5. :rolleyes: WTF. I dislike RTS games but even I can say it is better than 6.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draken Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 WTF.I dislike RTS games but even I can say it is better than 6.5. mmmm yup, it looks like MS bribe was too low ;) , GS sucks more everyday. TeamXbox gave it a 9!! I'm giving it a 8.8 :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyro Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 maybe it is because they enjoy their PC RTS games therefore play them alot so they can see how terrible Halo Wars is in comparison to PC RTS's that came out years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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