Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title on for age 12 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 8 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 10 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 19 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

33% of parents say kids find it easy to play
33% of parents say they notice product placement
33% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
33% of parents say it's too violent
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

    It's fine for 10+

    It's not even close to other halos. This title is very mild and fun at the same time.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Great Game! I got it free!

    I LOVE this game but it can be a little expensive. I got mine for free Here: http://swagbucks.com/refer/Teejay9393 It's free at least sign up and try it out! Great prizes

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Easy to play

    OK I Guess

    This game is ok,I guess but it will get quite boring after a couple of hours.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    A strong game for multiple reasons

    I am an avid gamer and as such, have played the gambit of games. Halo Wars is a great game for several reasons. 1) It provides an excellent outlet to talk about decisions and the outcome of those decisions. 2)It does stray from the FPS, and as such, can be a little more friendly, especially to younger teenagers. 3)From a gamer perspective, it is a fairly well built game, and the levels of difficulty are exactly that, easy to legendary. This is one that I think that parents do not have to worry about because its short on gore, but not short on action and entertainment. It fits perfectly with the current halo series as well as the fiction that has also been written about the halo universe.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Vermont
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    it is the best game in the would

    i am on day 3 and i am on misson 10

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 1.0

    bad game

    its ok but, the other halo games are 100% better

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    This is Just an Excuse to Introduce the Real Shoot-Um-Up to Young Kids

    This is obviously a Trojan horse to get adults to think this popular ultra-violent, gory shoot-um-up franchise isn't really as bad as it is. These kinds of games and positive articles such as here at this site enable the big video game companies to reach a larger market share. There are only so many rabid teen fanboys, and this will start younger kids on the path to play ‘the real thing’ when they are older. Have them play CIV IV if you must. Then they might actually learn something.

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    RST sucks.But best rts game

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 1.0

    The worst game I've ever played

    The worst game I've ever played. Period. RTS games do NOT work on a console, the makers of Halo Wars are oblivious to this fact. Even clumsy controls aside, the game is still pathetic, with you being forced to build in set build plots, eliminating a whole dimension of strategy. As far as content, very little bad stuff in it at all, but DO NOT buy it. It's a waste of money. Pick up Supreme Commader or Command and Conquer for the PC instead.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Easy to play

    there is only some violence, because you can only see blood in the cutscenes because you are to far away to see it when you are playing. Sure there will be a few bodies flying around, but that why its rated teen

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Easy to play

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New Mexico
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0

    Fun But Different

    I am used to original Halo games so this was a little different for me. Don't get me wrong, its a good RTS game but Halo is meant to be a RTS. If you people are with me, make a review with only the letter :H

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Well made strategy game

    Halo War's is a great game for both Halo fans and fans of strategy games. It takes place 30 years before the very first game, exploring the war between the UNSC Marines and Alien Covenant. It's also the first T rated game, as the violence is less graphic then the games released before. The game is actually kind of simple. There are different "slots" around the map that you can capture from computer controlled factions ((Human Rebels/Forerunner) and use to build bases. Then build buildings in more slots, using them to upgrade or build units. The campaign is pretty solid, with a decent plot and varied objectives. I cant say anything about the online game though, as I dont have it. Overall, a decent addition to the Halo franshice.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    awsome game!!! :)

    It is not a first person shooter it is more of a stratagy game which I personly like just because you have to think. Not the best graphics but still good.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0

    Horay!

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 3.0

    Horay!

    I think Halo wars should be E+10.

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Kinda Fun

    Awesome Game Surprisingly non-violent for a halo game :p

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Kinda Fun

    Awesome Game Surprisingly non-violent for a halo game :p

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Hmmm...

    This is a good game, only problem is that the games is not a first person shooter(FPS), it's a real time stratagy(RTS). Unless you like those kinds of games, don't get the game!

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    I did not play it but I saw the gameplay!!!

    Its not a FPS (first person shooter). But its fun. I was going to rent it but my xbox 360 broke. =(=(=( It will take a month to repair. But I heard that this has been happening to everyone so its not just me. Anyway its fun fun fun.Did you know there were lady spartans? But they do curse but no blood.

  15. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    halowars

    wars

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    kinp

    i think that this is the best game in the world

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    kinp

    i think that this is the best game in the world

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 5.0

    tony

    cool

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