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 Age
    Dec 30, 2013
    75
    It just doesn’t scream next-gen to me, despite being a really fun arcade shooter. Still, I did have a lot of fun with it, and I’d at least suggest checking out the demo if you’re interested.

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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