Halo: Spartan Assault

 Xbox One
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 28
  3. Negative: 7 out of 28
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Jan 13, 2014
    49
    If you own a Windows tablet or Windows phone, just play this on those devices instead if you must. Even if you are a huge Halo fan, there is absolutely no reason to shell out $15 for this game when you can play the exact same game for $7 on mobile devices.
  2. Games Master UK
    Feb 16, 2014
    40
    Unsatisfying pad aiming. [March 2014, p.85]
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  3. Digital Spy
    Jan 13, 2014
    40
    On the surface, Halo: Spartan Assault is a solid twin-stick shooter, much better suited to consoles than mobiles and PC. Ultimately, however, it feels like a mobile game, containing breezy missions that aren't much to look at and provide little in the way of a challenge. Oh, and it costs twice the price to access.
  5. God is a Geek
    Jan 9, 2014
    40
    Spartan Assault takes all the aspects that made the Halo series popular – expansive levels, an epic storyline, cutting edge visuals and inventive gunplay – and throws them all away.
  6. Polygon
    Jan 3, 2014
    40
    Halo: Spartan Assault is simple and boring.
  7. EGM
    Jan 7, 2014
    35
    A cheap port of a mobile game with glaring flaws at its very core that does a disservice to the Halo brand, Spartan Assault should be avoided like the Flood.
  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Mar 1, 2014
    30
    A disappointing twin-stick shooter, a waste of the Halo brand and an embarrassing installment into the Xbox One launch window line-up. [Issue#108, p.74]
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Awards & Rankings

16
#16 Best Xbox One Game of 2013
8
#8 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2013
15
#15 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2013

User Reviews

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User Score
4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 286 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 286
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 286
  3. Negative: 137 out of 286
  1. jbonner
    Dec 29, 2013
    3
    Somewhat fun, but ruined with micro transactions needed to upgrade weapons, around $2-3 per weapon. I never played this game on a windowsSomewhat fun, but ruined with micro transactions needed to upgrade weapons, around $2-3 per weapon. I never played this game on a windows mobile device, so I was unaware. And there's no mention of this on Xbox Live before you purchase this game, there's no demo and there's no refunds. The levels are too short and the aiming leaves a lot to be desired. Literally this is the only game I've purchased for Xbox One and it's a disappointing turd.… Full Review »
  2. diehard-gamer
    Dec 29, 2013
    1
    Short levels, little variation in gameplay, poor graphics, dumb enemy AI, clunky controls, poor sound ......

    Micro transactions? On a £12    Short levels, little variation in gameplay, poor graphics, dumb enemy AI, clunky controls, poor sound ......

    Micro transactions? On a £12 xbone download game, They must be having a laugh.

    If you want to pretend your xbone is a last gen smartphone, this is the game for you.

    A dismal game, an embarassment to the great HALO series, made worse by the frankly insulting inclusion of 'in game purchases'.    … Full Review »
  3. FDaniel
    Dec 25, 2013
    10
    Very fun game. I owned the title on Win8 also but the addition of co-op makes it a definite purchase. Would love to see a sequel with moreVery fun game. I owned the title on Win8 also but the addition of co-op makes it a definite purchase. Would love to see a sequel with more coop and perhaps competitive multiplayer!… Full Review »
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