Halo Wars: Definitive Edition (2017)
- Developer
- Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive, 343 Industries
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 9,414 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 11 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A remastered real-time strategy game that feels like commanding large-scale sci-fi battles with a mix of tactical depth and cinematic action.
tacticalatmosphericaction-packedstrategicclassicmilitarycooperative
What players say
Players praise this as a faithful Halo RTS that captures the feel of the classic games. It is intentionally simple and beginner-friendly, though seasoned RTS players may find it shallow. The definitive edition lacks crossplay with the original Halo Wars, and many regret Halo Wars 2 is not on Steam.
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