Halo Wars: Limited Edition

the best stratergy game ever.i did not think i would like it but once i got into it could'nt puy it down there controls are simple to pick up gameplay fantastic well worth getting

Waw. That is all. This game BLEW ME AWAY! I though it was fantastic, especially the cinematic graphics, holy cow! You couldnt get better, and for anyone who says you cant have a halo without it being FPS, you're wrong! This game has amazing gameplay as well as graphics. All your favorite covenant foes as well as new vehicles, and characters to play as in the online multiplayer, and in the campaign. Depending on what character you go, gives you a unique vehicle and unit to build relating to that character. You cant have every unit/vehicle for every character, so choose wisely. I would really recommend purchasing the limited edition of this game as it comes with great packaging, tin case, bonus downloads etc. Also, the extras that come with it in my opinion, are a little childish and pointless, but still highly recommended and you get an art book, cup/mug coaster and more! I would purchase this edition if you are a genuine Halo fan.

A brilliant price be rude not to buy it!! Well done play on an awsome price :0) a brilliant game!!

Halo wars is an truly brilliant game. The graphics are typicaly ecxellent and the campaign is a little short but the depth and imagination that has gone into the story makes it endlessly replayable.
The multiplayer is very good allthough with only 2 game types it is'nt as good as some of the other RTS's on the market.
The units and structures and the way you lay out your base have been cut back to make the gameplay faster and more exciting this works well to make it a real competitor to some off the other more traditional R.T.S on the market i.e Command and conquer, age of empires etc.
Overall i prefer this to a lot off other R.T.S and it is a very good addition to the halo cannon.

Campagin: 8/10
multiplayer: 7/10
overall: 15/20

This was an absolutely amazing game. The graphics and gameplay are typical of Halo. If you like getting achievements, this has plenty to keep you coming back for more.

I agree that it is a little short in the single player campaign but it makes up for this by putting lots of mixed achievements, and having plenty of secret skulls/boxes to find.

A great game.

It is filled full of good combat great graphics but a tad too short. Love it and looking forward to future halo installments. GO HALO!

This is a great game, must buy for Halo fans, everything is faithful to the story and it looks/sounds flawless.

Only trouble is after you've finished the story there is little more to offer.

the title says it all. as a design and a gam as a whole it is outstanding, very good graphics, really well designed but if you dont only play strategy games then buy at risk that there is a chance that you will get bored of it.

GRAPHICS
This game is fairly good in this section. Environments are pretty and snow levels look beautiful with their bluey-white glistening ice and snow. The shiny purple covenant also look really good. The UNSC I think only let it down a bit. Really its just the UNSC Marines to be honest. They just look a bit too basic compared, but otherwise this game does very well for an RTS. And the cutscenes are immense, some of the best with amazing graphics throughout.

SOUND
Its Halo. What does that mean? An epic soundtrack and great sound effects. If you don't know any Halo music then your missing out, it is some of the best. The Sound Effects are also really good, almost all are from Halo 3 making it feel very authentic and reinforces the Halo theme. (Specific appreciation goes to the UNSC Spartans. When they lose their shields in combat, you hear that beeping noise as in the FPS installments and it all works well to immerse you in the universe.)

GAMEPLAY
A bit basic in terms of how some other RTS games play but I think that suits this game. Its extremely easy to pick up and play and the controls have been mapped perfectly, providing easy fluid control of your troops on the battlefield. This game proves an RTS can be done on consoles. The levels are very fun and well designed, the only gripe being they are a tad easy, but Legendary certainly makes up for that. Skirmish allows you to play as UNSC or Covenant on loads of maps from 1v1 to 3v3 and coupled with Co-Op and Online, there's alot here to keep you playing past the Campaign.

PRESENTATION
Again, truly amazing. Ensemble have done a fine job to capture the Halo universe. The Menu's are exceptionally well done with some fine CGI and music complimenting the traditional Blue Halo screens. The CGI cutscenes are down right amazing in this game. Overall, a damn good job by Ensemble.

CLOSING COMMENTS
Halo Wars looks, sounds and feels like Halo in all ways. With the amazing soundtrack, pretty graphics and amazingly fluid gameplay - coupled with Skirmish, Co-Op and Online - provide a stunning addition to any Halo fan's collection and to RTS players alike. Bear in mind, it isn't as deep as some other RTS games in terms of gameplay but it is a damn fine game, Ensemble have done sterling work and proved that with effort, it is possible to make a killer RTS on the console.

I would give it a 4.5 if I could, I don't really like giving out 5/5's because that would assume it is a perfect game will next to no issues at all, a category I believe to be reserved only for the best games. But this certainly comes close. A damn good buy, and greatly recommended.

I knew what I was getting wasn't really a Halo installment but this game is really fun (especially online), has the best cutscenes I've seen and has a lot of details about the Halo universe through cutscenes, hints and an unique timeline. You should rent this before you buy it but its very easy to pick up and get addicted to.