Halo Wars

Halo Wars

Released: February 26, 2009
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Xbox 360

Genres:

Real Time Strategy (RTS) Strategy

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer Co-operative

Themes:

Science fiction Warfare

Player Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings

User Rating

74.4
Based on 138 ratings

Critics Rating

70.0
Based on 6 ratings

Total Rating

72.2
Based on 144 ratings

Summary

The Covenant has declared war on humanity, and Harvest is the first battleground. Set 21 years before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo Wars is an exciting real-time strategy game set in the legendary Halo universe. In this unique installment in the Halo franchise, players experience the epic battles that marked the beginning of the Covenant War. With the UNSC Spirit of Fire at their disposal, players fight in the intense and enormous conflicts that would define humanity's relentless heroism in its darkest hour.

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Involved Companies

Ensemble Studios

Role:
Developer

Microsoft Game Studios

Role:
Publisher

Game Engines

Havok Physics

Keywords

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Alternative Names

HW HW

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