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.
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.
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
Not a really great game. it reminds me more of chess than fighting but some people like that. And for the purpose that its more stategy there is less violence.
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.
At first I was angry when my son got this as a gift, but after playing it with him, I was actually pretty happy with it. I think that the violence language and blood are toned down to where they should be for most games. Also, this game provides lots of opportunites for kids to learn (even if they aren't aware of it). The players need to develop tools and technology to build an army capable of defending earth. This requires patients and skill that is sorely lacking in the majority of today's games. With a little parental guidance kids can easily learn to understand this game's high points and few low points.
one thing for parents would you rather command an and not see all whats going on down there or first person shooters that blast people to death tell me
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!
When I bought this game I thought it was going to be another violent first person shooter Halo game. But this isn't violent, bloody, or gory at all. This is a strategy game and all you do is command your squad/team where to go. Not very fun but not very violent as well.