Halo: Spartan Strike

Critic reviews

• GGamezebo

  Tom Christiansen · Apr 24, 2015

  8.0

  Halo Spartan Strike and Spartan Assault are two games that may not be traditional Halo shooters, but they are worthy of the Halo name nonetheless. They both deliver epic sci-fi ground fights filled with the sights and sounds of the Halo universe — but while they may bring something new to the brand, they don’t do much to shake up the top-down shooter genre. Still, what they do, they do well.

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• GGameSpot

  Miguel Concepcion · Apr 22, 2015

  7.0

  And while, typically, achievements are not worth noting, Halo: Spartan Strike's inclusion as an Xbox game for Windows means that achievements can already be earned without having to wait for the unannounced but presumptive Xbox One version. ...While the lack of multiplayer is disappointing, it features more than enough loadout options to add variety that it warrants repeat playthroughs. More importantly, Spartan Strike still retains Halo's core combat appeal despite the top-down view, auto-aiming, and amped up armor abilities.

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• IIGN

  Dave Rudden · Apr 21, 2015

  7.2

  Halo: Spartan Strike's upgraded parts aren't immediately apparent, but the sum total is pretty striking. A pinch of better aiming here, a heaping helping of Promethian enemies there, and annoying microtransactions nowhere make Spartan Strike worth the quick and cheap sub-ten-dollar tour. ...Spartan Strike is a fun top-down shooter that makes good use of the Halo license.

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• TATouch Arcade

  Eric Ford · Apr 17, 2015

  9.0

  As a sequel to Halo: Spartan Assault, it would make sense that Strike seeks to improve upon its predecessor and it succeeds in that regard. While the changes to the formula feel more evolutionary than revolutionary, those improvements are on a game that was already great to begin with making Strike an even better dual stick shooter.

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• GRGame Reactor

  Mike Holmes · Apr 27, 2015

  7.0

  Overall we enjoyed blasting away at the Covenant and Prometheans in Halo: Spartan Strike. There's some tense set pieces to fight through, and once again they've managed to cleverly adapt the Halo brand to fit this alternative perspective. Having said all that, while we most certainly appreciated the effort, it still feels like there's something missing that could have made this a more thrilling experience.

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• PGPocket Gamer

  Harry Slater · Apr 20, 2015

  9.0

  A gorgeous, surprisingly deep shooter that sucks you back into Halo's universe. Fun and flashy in all the right ways.

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