Halo: Spartan Assault (2014)

Developer: Vanguard Games, 343 Industries
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 4,892 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Spartan Assault feels like a streamlined, top-down arcade shooter where each mission is a crisp, score-chasing sprint through Covenant forces.

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What players say

Players are split on whether it launches at all, with many reporting a black screen that defies common fixes. Those who get it running call it a decent but short top-down shooter with grindy achievements, no multiplayer, and awkward tank sections.

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