Halo: Spartan Assault

 Xbox One
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

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  1. fredda
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    Great little game at 3$. cant go wrong. Playing it solo and coop on xsx. Not every game need to be about graphics?
  2. Stan_Osbourne
    Apr 27, 2022
    4
    All the same, this game has one special achievement. This is by far the worst twin-stick shooter I've ever played. The developers have done a good job of giving a similar experience to players, in particular fans of the Halo franchise.

    There are three key points that greatly spoil the impression of the game. The first is the inability to play local co-op, only multiplayer. Secondly, it    All the same, this game has one special achievement. This is by far the worst twin-stick shooter I've ever played. The developers have done a good job of giving a similar experience to players, in particular fans of the Halo franchise.

    There are three key points that greatly spoil the impression of the game. The first is the inability to play local co-op, only multiplayer. Secondly, it is a donation system for buying weapons. And thirdly - the company is very weak, the levels are short and uninteresting.

    Conclusion - This game is a failed spin-off, for me. I don’t know who came up with the idea to make a sequel after that, but it remained in oblivion on mobile platforms, where such rubbish is the place. Glory to Ukraine!    … Expand
  3. Jonathan_M_2
    Oct 29, 2021
    0
    I think this game is criminally underrated. It's pure action in the Halo world yet feels fresh with the top down perspective. It still looks nice in 2021 with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X/S. You can also beat it in a weekend - it's a nice break from other heavier games.
  4. yangfanhong
    Nov 15, 2020
    7
    Well, this was originally a mobile phone game, so we cannot ask for more. It is fun, and the micro transactions is not needed to beat the game
  5. MOLEX3000
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Great game in a different genre! Recommended to now more or halo lore! Loved it
  6. Broyax
    Mar 30, 2017
    1
    Les graphismes sont mignons, c'est bien présenté... hélas il ne s'agit que d'un Diablol dans le monde d'Halo : très répétitif et jouabilité au pad à revoir. A la limite, ç'aurait pu servir de base à un STR, un petite suite d'Halo Wars mais malheureusement on a juste un truc aussi débile que limité.
  7. NicolasThe17th
    Mar 24, 2016
    2
    The game that ruined the perfection of the Halo saga. Spartan Assault has poor graphics, poor gameplay and very little variety. other than that the game takes a break. Just terrible.
  8. ExtremeTroll54
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    This game sucks ass **** the halo series and **** all of you **** who play it you **** hhhhhhhh hdhfhfba fdijhbfdsfdsa dshhdffdsujf fuhfdkjshfidsjhfjs dfshjfdsijhfadsiphfasiuhfd fkjdshfijhfipsuafn fdsihjdfskjfdsijf dfsijfhdsjofhajsdnf fhfdkjfhasiugfarw fdshfdsajfhdsjhfsdfsfhhdfdfjdsjfsadkljfdsakljfasodnfjbsdf fdsjfdjklfdsaknfhadsfmasfds adfsjafdaskljfdsijlfsdij
  9. JoshLuck1995
    Dec 28, 2014
    3
    I got this for £2.60 on xbox live offer so I can't feel too pi**ed but in terms of game this is pants, but in terms of just something to pass half hour yeah it's ok
  10. Stevesitz
    Dec 9, 2014
    4
    A decent game considering it is a port of what originally launched as a cell phone game. As a free game I can't complain but can say that this game isn't worth paying more than a dollar or two for. Feels like a retro arcade 'Gaultlet' style game but with Halo graphics slapped on it. The fact that nothing new was really added in the port, other than a few levels or co-op online play, isA decent game considering it is a port of what originally launched as a cell phone game. As a free game I can't complain but can say that this game isn't worth paying more than a dollar or two for. Feels like a retro arcade 'Gaultlet' style game but with Halo graphics slapped on it. The fact that nothing new was really added in the port, other than a few levels or co-op online play, is very disappointing. It really does show that this game was not designed for these next gen consoles, but again, being that it was a free game for a time then it is worth playing a few levels.… Expand
  11. Symbolia
    Nov 8, 2014
    6
    There is nothing specifically wrong with this came, it was nice to play but overall it does not feel like a full game. Local co-op is missing which would have gives extra hours to the lifecycle. Also the given multiplayer is just quick add-on.
  12. Vengeance_AU
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    Halo: Spartan Assault for Xbox One is a good game but no great game so just keep this in mind if you're overly optimistic towards fresh games. From a graphics standpoint; it's gorgeously molded into form, albeit not too graphically demanding as it is a top-down TPS but still beautiful...

    The main campaign is pretty good but can also be annoying at times because there are zero mid-game    Halo: Spartan Assault for Xbox One is a good game but no great game so just keep this in mind if you're overly optimistic towards fresh games. From a graphics standpoint; it's gorgeously molded into form, albeit not too graphically demanding as it is a top-down TPS but still beautiful...

    The main campaign is pretty good but can also be annoying at times because there are zero mid-game saves/checkpoints so it's either successfully complete the entire missions or fail them completely and rinse and repeat (I assumed this would be a feature for a top-down third person halo shooter but maybe that's just me!).

    Overall, the pros outnumber the cons (yes, there are a few cons) and in my honest opinion, Halo: Spartan Assault is deserving of a higher Meta/User score. Possibly most consumers rushed out and purchased Spartan Assault simply because of the 'Halo' at the start of the name and did not research how the game plays prior to the obtaining. I guess we'll never know. Do your research before you buy!    … Expand
  13. Santoki
    Aug 25, 2014
    0
    I bought this game to play co-op. I was fooled. (1) There's no co-op campaign, weirdly, just a handful of cheap, short co-op missions. This is bizarre: this is a well-produced game and the art is fantastic, how did it fail so badly on multiplayer? I get the feeling the network programmers quit. (2) In-game purchases HIDEOUSLY OFFENSIVE, especially when you just paid for the game andI bought this game to play co-op. I was fooled. (1) There's no co-op campaign, weirdly, just a handful of cheap, short co-op missions. This is bizarre: this is a well-produced game and the art is fantastic, how did it fail so badly on multiplayer? I get the feeling the network programmers quit. (2) In-game purchases HIDEOUSLY OFFENSIVE, especially when you just paid for the game and are hugely disappointed already. NOW the game wants me to pay for a one-use weapon? F 343.… Expand
  14. ITZZZPERRY
    Aug 18, 2014
    6
    Halo: Spartan Assault is a fun game to play. However, that is about all that is good about it. The gameplay is clunky, and the lack of checkpoints makes the game more unforgiving. These issues aside, the game is fun to play in short bursts.
  15. WhiteTieReview
    Aug 8, 2014
    7
    Halo Spartan Assault is a top down shooter that provides more content for Halo lovers. Similar to Dead Ops Arcade in Call of Duty Black Ops, Spartan Assault provides a few hours of fun for those looking to cure a Halo fix. The game looks and sounds like a Halo game with controls that take a few missions to master. For the completionist out there, every mission provides bronze, silver andHalo Spartan Assault is a top down shooter that provides more content for Halo lovers. Similar to Dead Ops Arcade in Call of Duty Black Ops, Spartan Assault provides a few hours of fun for those looking to cure a Halo fix. The game looks and sounds like a Halo game with controls that take a few missions to master. For the completionist out there, every mission provides bronze, silver and gold ratings based on your performance which can provide added hours for those looking to max everything out. Overall this is an enjoyable time killer and if you were able to get the game for free on the Xbox One in June then you made off with a steal.… Expand
  16. creptor
    Jun 28, 2014
    7
    I don't believe this game gets the credit it deserves. It is an enjoyable game as long as you don't expect too much from it. The game has 30 Campaign missions that take about 5-10 minutes each. The game wasn't meant to be long as it originally was only for Windows phone. The fact that we even got it on Xbox One is great. The co-op story is extremely short, but a lot of fun. For only theI don't believe this game gets the credit it deserves. It is an enjoyable game as long as you don't expect too much from it. The game has 30 Campaign missions that take about 5-10 minutes each. The game wasn't meant to be long as it originally was only for Windows phone. The fact that we even got it on Xbox One is great. The co-op story is extremely short, but a lot of fun. For only the regular price of $10 it is worth the buy.… Expand
  17. Athomeonarock
    Jun 23, 2014
    1
    What is this game, why is it on Xbox one? I was told it had a retro feel...the stick and hoop game is retro, and about a hundred times more fun. This is just a pile of garbage. Actually it would be more fun to have pile of garbage, maybe I could find a used can.
  18. JoeCCl
    Jun 22, 2014
    6
    This is a game that lacks enough variety to justify the £12.99 I paid for it (prior to Games with Gold). It is still a fun game that is good enough when played 15 minutes at a time but I feel that there is nothing about it that really makes it great, but get it while it's free and you'll probably enjoy yourself.
  19. DownByTheRiver
    Jun 18, 2014
    3
    Very bad game, definitely felt like a tablet game on a console. All the levels are very short and only about 5 missions per segment. What's worse is that it was even a bad tablet game. Only thing I kinda liked about it was the co-op flood missions. Would suggest avoiding it
  20. patt3
    Jun 16, 2014
    6
    For free with Gold, this game is a fun, good looking overhead shooter with a nice Halo twist. It doesn't do the halo series justice, but it is solid for free. The controls, guns, and enemies are pretty average. The setting and music set barely over the bar of mediocrity. I wouldn't pay much for this game, but it's definitely worth well over $0 if you have Gold this June.
  21. JamesDeLuca
    Jun 13, 2014
    2
    This feels like something I should have downloaded on my iPhone while taking a dump. It's just that terrible. The worst part is not being able to aim in more than eight directions when the enemy comes from 360 directions. Honestly, If this game was a free app for my phone I would be more forgiving, but they actually charged money for the POS. They should be paying me to play it, because itThis feels like something I should have downloaded on my iPhone while taking a dump. It's just that terrible. The worst part is not being able to aim in more than eight directions when the enemy comes from 360 directions. Honestly, If this game was a free app for my phone I would be more forgiving, but they actually charged money for the POS. They should be paying me to play it, because it sucks that bad.… Expand
  22. OttawaExile
    Apr 28, 2014
    7
    It is a top down shooter with a true Halo feel. If you have it on a Microsoft phone or tablet they cross save automatically which is sweet. I think that for what it is ( a top down shooter) it's not bad at all. Don't expect anything amazing as far as story or cinematics but if you like top down shooters it is worth a pick up especially on sale or if you already own it on a Windows device.
  23. Overthrown55
    Apr 6, 2014
    8
    Spartan Assault is a great little addition to a fan of the Halo universe and it's extended fiction. As a top down shooter, the gameplay is simple and straightforward, but that is what one should expect from such a title. From a design standpoint it is very aesthetically pleasing and well made, the environments do a great job of making you feel as if you're playing within just a smallerSpartan Assault is a great little addition to a fan of the Halo universe and it's extended fiction. As a top down shooter, the gameplay is simple and straightforward, but that is what one should expect from such a title. From a design standpoint it is very aesthetically pleasing and well made, the environments do a great job of making you feel as if you're playing within just a smaller space from a much larger world. I recommend this game to someone looking for a quick and fun Halo experience.… Expand
  24. Forgewolf
    Apr 5, 2014
    5
    -1 point for Micro-Transactions. The game isn't F2P, so they should not be trying to charge you to upgrade or buy weapons for a one time use.

    -1 point for clunky controls. They should have had an aiming mechanic similar to Alien Swarm, which is FREE on Steam. -1 point for short missions. Most are too short to be even considered "Missions" -1 point for useless equipment. Some    -1 point for Micro-Transactions. The game isn't F2P, so they should not be trying to charge you to upgrade or buy weapons for a one time use.

    -1 point for clunky controls. They should have had an aiming mechanic similar to Alien Swarm, which is FREE on Steam.

    -1 point for short missions. Most are too short to be even considered "Missions"

    -1 point for useless equipment. Some weapons and abilities I find utterly useless to use. I mainly want to use just the Regenerative Bubble

    -1 point for wrong audio sounds. Kill a bugger and when it dies, it sounds exactly like an Engineer dying. WRONG!

    However, this game does have a little nifty story and its still fun to play occasionally. I paid $10 for it and I would have been much happier if I paid only $2-5 for it    … Expand
  25. CyanSanguine
    Apr 2, 2014
    9
    I am thoroughly convinced that anyone on this site giving H:SA a low score is either a troll or has not played the game. Some users point out microtransactions. Yes, they exist. Do you need them? Not at all. I have nearly 1000G in this game and have never once even THOUGHT about buying credits because they are not needed at all. Some people talk about lack of multiplayer. This is aI am thoroughly convinced that anyone on this site giving H:SA a low score is either a troll or has not played the game. Some users point out microtransactions. Yes, they exist. Do you need them? Not at all. I have nearly 1000G in this game and have never once even THOUGHT about buying credits because they are not needed at all. Some people talk about lack of multiplayer. This is a flat-out lie. There is a co-op mode and a damn-fine one.… Expand
  26. Disgrav
    Mar 24, 2014
    7
    This game is an awesome Halo game. It may not be the best Halo. Well, that's obvious, but it deserves some attention because of its art style and its score.
  27. DowntownArtist
    Mar 24, 2014
    10
    Incredibe game. Awesome art style, amazing original soundtrack and addictive missions. This game deserves to be played. It ensures you tones of fun and entertainment.
  28. SynysterXVII
    Mar 5, 2014
    5
    Short levels, the micro transactions for weapons is ridiculous and the load outs are incredibly limited. Overall its pretty enjoyable but doesn't hold your attention very long.
  29. JurassicJunkie
    Feb 8, 2014
    8
    I got this game as my friend asked me to join him in Co-op. At first I found it just a basic dual analog shooter and thought I wouldn't enjoy it much, but after 2 hours or so I was hooked. I can not put it down.

    The game is great fun in co-op (but I would have liked to seen more maps) and offline story is alot longer than I would expect and its a very enjoyable xp grind game.
  30. Greenmember
    Jan 19, 2014
    6
    There's nothing inherently wrong with Halo: Spartan Assault, but at the same time there's nothing that makes it unique. Short missions that range from 3-6 minutes in length, and about 30 of them, there are some challenges to accomplish when you finish the game, but those achievements feel more like chores rather than something I want to do. The guns feel fun, and there's an abundance ofThere's nothing inherently wrong with Halo: Spartan Assault, but at the same time there's nothing that makes it unique. Short missions that range from 3-6 minutes in length, and about 30 of them, there are some challenges to accomplish when you finish the game, but those achievements feel more like chores rather than something I want to do. The guns feel fun, and there's an abundance of power when you're using the rocket launcher or spartan laser. It's graphically competent, and there's a story in there, but it's not one of much depth or intrigue. It nails the Halo atmosphere, but at the end of the day, once you beat it, you won't want to come back to it unless you're a Halo fanatic or you want every achievement. I had my fun, but now I'm done, it's a decent first Halo for the xbox one, but nothing more, nothing less.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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. 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]
  2. Worth Playing
    Feb 26, 2014
    60
    As long as your expectations are tempered, Halo: Spartan Assault is a serviceable game. It works as a top-down shooter, but you'll miss the enemy intelligence of the older games.
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  3. Gamereactor Sweden
    Feb 19, 2014
    50
    Even though Halo: Spartan Assault has a lot of charm and is somewhat fun to play, it is somewhat broken by greedy microtransactions.
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