Halo Wars 2

 Xbox One
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 616 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 180 out of 616
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  1. Jhagman
    Aug 18, 2023
    7
    This was a fun RTS game. The story was interesting and it had some awesome cutscenes. The gameplay is cool too. I liked it.
  2. Melle1000
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    Best RPG Game on a console for me. Better than Part 1 expect the cut scenes. Hope for Part 3 soon.
  3. SteinZero
    May 19, 2023
    10
    A história de Halo Wars 2 retoma após os eventos do primeiro jogo, com a tripulação do Spirit of Fire emergindo de um sono criogênico décadas depois. Eles se encontram em um confronto com uma nova ameaça chamada Banished, liderada pelo temível Atriox. A narrativa é bem elaborada e apresenta uma progressão cativante, repleta de reviravoltas e momentos emocionantes. Os personagens sãoA história de Halo Wars 2 retoma após os eventos do primeiro jogo, com a tripulação do Spirit of Fire emergindo de um sono criogênico décadas depois. Eles se encontram em um confronto com uma nova ameaça chamada Banished, liderada pelo temível Atriox. A narrativa é bem elaborada e apresenta uma progressão cativante, repleta de reviravoltas e momentos emocionantes. Os personagens são carismáticos e bem desenvolvidos, envolvendo os jogadores em suas jornadas e motivações.

    A jogabilidade de Halo Wars 2 mantém a essência do jogo original, oferecendo uma experiência de estratégia em tempo real fluida e acessível. Os controles são intuitivos tanto no console quanto no PC, permitindo que os jogadores comandem suas forças e explorem as mecânicas estratégicas de forma eficiente. A construção de bases, o gerenciamento de recursos e a tomada de decisões táticas são elementos-chave que adicionam profundidade e variedade ao jogo.

    Uma das melhorias notáveis ​​em relação ao jogo anterior é a adição do modo Blitz. Este modo combina elementos de estratégia em tempo real com um sistema de cartas, permitindo que os jogadores personalizem e adaptem suas táticas de acordo com as cartas disponíveis. É uma abordagem inovadora que adiciona um elemento estratégico adicional ao gameplay e proporciona partidas rápidas e emocionantes.

    Visualmente, Halo Wars 2 é impressionante. Os detalhes dos ambientes, unidades e efeitos visuais contribuem para uma experiência imersiva e visualmente atraente. A variedade de locais, desde vastas paisagens alienígenas até bases inimigas detalhadas, adiciona profundidade e diversidade ao jogo. A trilha sonora, composta por Gordy Haab e Brian Trifon, complementa perfeitamente a atmosfera do jogo, criando uma experiência auditiva envolvente.    … Expand
  4. ZackH25
    Mar 30, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decent RTS game, the campaign was good and had an alright story with a great villain.The core gameplay is quite basic but still fun. Some of the missions can get repetitive but there is still enough level variety to make things interesting. The multiplayer was also done well as there are multiple leaders you can use so there is multiple ways you can play and win. My favourite leaders were Sargent Johnson because of his Mechs and Pavium due to his cannons and resource speed up circle. Overall fun but basic RTS. The flood survival mode in the dlc was also very fun.… Expand
  5. Tabla
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Es un juegazo como la copa de un pino, de lo mejor que tiene el catálogo de Xbox One tanti por la campaña que tiene como por el multiplayer tanto social como competitivo, impresionante que solo tenga un 79 de media por la prensa...
  6. Bagel_Game
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
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  7. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  8. Stan_Osbourne
    May 12, 2022
    7
    Surprisingly, the sequel was weaker than the original, in my opinion. Despite the fact that the cutscenes here are made just like games of the level of the mainline of the series, the graphics in the game itself are quite simple and not shiny at all + an epileptic seizure is possible, since very often the cutscenes are very torn.

    The company is very short, and as usual, we are given the    Surprisingly, the sequel was weaker than the original, in my opinion. Despite the fact that the cutscenes here are made just like games of the level of the mainline of the series, the graphics in the game itself are quite simple and not shiny at all + an epileptic seizure is possible, since very often the cutscenes are very torn.

    The company is very short, and as usual, we are given the opportunity to play only for representatives of one faction out of two (in the last part, the company was for one faction out of three) There are two more companies, but I do not know if it is possible to play for a new faction there or no - they are sold as separate DLC. It's just great, remember how you used to buy an RTS strategy as a child, and they're all the companies were available as you progressed through the game? So, forget it. I think that this is disrespectful to the players and at times worse than microtransactions. Compared to the first part, where all the content was included in one game, this is a step back.

    By subscription Game Pass - you can buy - I do not recommend. Glory to Ukraine!    … Expand
  9. xFeridx
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    Dunno why the hate specially when no strategic games on consoles. This game reminded me of great strategic games like red alert, star craft. Even it Excell at aspects as it give fresh new ideas
  10. FabricioNery
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Fantastic and super fun game, I just wish it had a bigger campaign. I would love for a halo war 3
  11. Rodionglu
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    If you are a RtS fan then I would recommend getting this game. I enjoy the story and gameplay of Halo wars 2
  12. Masterchief9369
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    Halo Wars es un GRANDIOSO JUEGO, apesar de no ser del agrado de muchos fanáticos de halo debido a la jugabilidad, debo mencionar que es bastante buena y toma todo lo bueno de halo Wars original y lo mejora, debo mencionar igual que no es para un fan de un scooter aquí eres un comandante un estratega, aunque con quejas de fans hacia la jugabilidad puedo decir desde lo personal que es muyHalo Wars es un GRANDIOSO JUEGO, apesar de no ser del agrado de muchos fanáticos de halo debido a la jugabilidad, debo mencionar que es bastante buena y toma todo lo bueno de halo Wars original y lo mejora, debo mencionar igual que no es para un fan de un scooter aquí eres un comandante un estratega, aunque con quejas de fans hacia la jugabilidad puedo decir desde lo personal que es muy bella!

    dejando de lado la jugabilidad vamos con la historia
    la historia es de las mejores de halo, aquí estamos con la Spirit of Fire 28 años despues de halo Wars
    nos enfrentamos a un nuevo enemigo desconocido y con tecnología nueva la cual la Spirit of Fire no tiene
    Para no dar spoilers no dire mas pero creanme que los diálogos y cinematecas VALEN LA PENA

    Ahora el multijugador
    para ser honesto esto es lo peor de halo Wars 2, es malo? no pero es lo menos en cuanto el juego, en el lanzamiento apenas encontrabas partidas peor hoy en dia pero cuando encuentras una partida créeme que vale la pena la espera, aunque personalmente no me gusta mucho el modo blitz igual es muy divertido! pero no seria el primer modo que jugaría yo

    es una gran juego de xbox disponible también en Windows    … Expand
  13. techboy
    Dec 11, 2020
    4
    RTS games are dead... well, no wonder!
    This game is a bad joke!
    Graphics and Blitz idea is okay... But the game in overall is total boring and it's gameplay pretty simplified. Controlling units as a bulk is the only thing that is possible. It is not manageable multiple units separately without control groups. Singleplayer campaign is ridiculous, you get pre-defined ways to solve    RTS games are dead... well, no wonder!
    This game is a bad joke!

    Graphics and Blitz idea is okay...

    But the game in overall is total boring and it's gameplay pretty simplified.
    Controlling units as a bulk is the only thing that is possible.
    It is not manageable multiple units separately without control groups.
    Singleplayer campaign is ridiculous, you get pre-defined ways to solve a mission.
    You have to follow specific roads... also you get fighting scenes, which take your control of the game off. Well, even with two fractions we have that all seen before e.g. Warcraft 1-2... and yes, there also the fractions had same units in different skins... where is the innovation?

    MOST WORST THING EVER, PLAYING A RTS WITH A CONTROLLER...
    WHERE IS THE MOUSE AND KEYBOARD SUPPORT???

    I am still playing Starcraft 2, since this game is still the king of RTS genre.
    Not also the Multiplayer is still the best (1on1), also the Singleplayer campaign outstanding!

    Halo Wars 2 is a really bad game.
    You should not waste your time with such a garbage.
    I really do not understand the positive reviews...
    The point that it does not support keyboard and mouse on Xbox shows us that the game can not be taken serious! Its unplayable!    … Expand
  14. BradfootGaming
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    I thought this game was very good. I get how a RTS Halo wouldn't appeal to every Halo fan but I have come to love the Halo Wars spinoffs. The story and gameplay were both great.
  15. yangfanhong
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    Halo wars 2 is as same intriguing as halo wars 1 and much improved. Being able to assign units to Groups is much more convenient. And this time your base would not GROW from the ground but be INSTALLED by aircraft LOL. This is more real.
  16. Dkyousaft
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Campaña de 10, gameplay de 10, multijugador de 9, balance entre arte y guion
  17. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    7
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 8
    Gameplay: 7
    ost: 7
    Characters: 8
  18. James0116
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While the gameplay is not as game changing as I hoped it would be, the game still hits all the right beats for me. I love Halo games not just for their gameplay but for its great story, and interesting characters. Atriox and the Banished are the perfect successor to the Covenant. Along with characters from the 1st game having actual personality this time around. After experiencing the story that was Halo 5 Guardians I had no interest in any other Halo game since in my mind I believed wow this story will suck, but again after playing this game I have to say I’m pumped for Halo infinite.… Expand
  19. Lileroice
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    An Amazing RTS. People who play on PC doesnt have so many advanteges, some features for exemple "select all units" just have in console, to keep the game fair. The crossplay keep the game complety alive. So it is an amazing RTS,
    I desire more maps, and one race more, to stay perfect.
  20. Steyraus
    Aug 2, 2020
    4
    Beyond generic rts, the games I was playing in the 90 were more interesting and had more charm than this. And what is up with Isabele. Halo gave us one of the most interesting sexy and bad arse Ai female characters in gaming ever and This game followers her up with Isabelle, a borked out, little boy looking female AI , with about as much likability as a cold wet rag in winter. Serious youBeyond generic rts, the games I was playing in the 90 were more interesting and had more charm than this. And what is up with Isabele. Halo gave us one of the most interesting sexy and bad arse Ai female characters in gaming ever and This game followers her up with Isabelle, a borked out, little boy looking female AI , with about as much likability as a cold wet rag in winter. Serious you want me to look at that the whole Champaign,.
    Game play is exactly what you would expect just not fun and the whole story side is just generic aswell.    … Expand
  21. Javierquintal
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    Muy bonito, sistema facil de aprender y si te gusta o quieres entrar mas a los juegos de estrategia en tiempo real puedes iniciar o por el otro lado probar este juego la historia esta chida y incluso al jugar con mando los "comandos" estan muy accesibles
  22. NxtDoc
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Halo Wars 2 is a great console RTS. It can be as simple as you like, or can be much more intricate. The story is excellent, with the great addition of Atriox and his Banished. Plenty of modes for us to delve into.

    However there are of course LOTT BOXES because Xbox just loves themselves some lootboxes
  23. AsapLeo44
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    si te gustan los juegos de este estilo este te va a gustar sin mas, no es algo nuevo en el genero ni innova en nada pero es bastante entretenido la campaña es buena, cuenta con una muy buena historia, el multijugador podria ser mejorable con emparejamientos injustos, pero en resumen si te gustan los juegos de estrategia este te gustara, eso si es uno es mejor.
  24. eecho
    Jul 7, 2020
    5
    it is too simple for a RTS. You should just play starcraft instead as it's much more fun and better
  25. Radiationbum
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    This game was broken when i played it at launch.
    As for the Story its just bad, the changes to characters appearances and voice actors hurts the connection between this and the great original Halo Wars.
    Like Halo 5 the fans have be mislead into thinking the main antagonist was going to have a larger involvement in the story and he's just not their for almost all of it. The new    This game was broken when i played it at launch.
    As for the Story its just bad, the changes to characters appearances and voice actors hurts the connection between this and the great original Halo Wars.
    Like Halo 5 the fans have be mislead into thinking the main antagonist was going to have a larger involvement in the story and he's just not their for almost all of it.

    The new Graphics suffer much like Halo 4 & 5 do from the new Art-style taking away to more gritty and human look to all the buildings, weapons Armor and vehicles

    Combat has become more a rock paper scissors meaning if you pick the wrong unit theirs no chance of you coming out on top, you have to counter with the correct unit to win

    The story ends on another crappy cliff-hanger and I have little to no interest in Halo 6 after everything 343 has done to Halo    … Expand
  26. Lou2isdoodoo
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is very good and interesting and the story is spicy overall 10/10 ign
  27. LegionCadet
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This is one of the most underrated games of the Halo franchise. The story picks up right where the last Halo: Wars leaves of, it deepens the plot of the post Human-Covenant War galaxy, and gives the characters of Halo: Wars a great continuation of development and story. The maps are beautiful and the multiplayer is fun and mostly balanced. Where Halo: Wars 2 is lacking is it sticks theThis is one of the most underrated games of the Halo franchise. The story picks up right where the last Halo: Wars leaves of, it deepens the plot of the post Human-Covenant War galaxy, and gives the characters of Halo: Wars a great continuation of development and story. The maps are beautiful and the multiplayer is fun and mostly balanced. Where Halo: Wars 2 is lacking is it sticks the middle finger up to its long time fans. It does this by adding Pay-to-Win DLC in the form of characters only playable if you get through the pay wall. This is unacceptable in any multiplayer game and is the only reason Halo: Wars 2 is not receiving 10 out of 10.… Expand
  28. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    HW1 was not a masterpiece, it was fun, this is more of the same, but I couldn´t finish it I got bored, but feels like a good game, maybe it is me haha
  29. VeryShway
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    The game played nothing like the first one and replaced the lovable serena with isabel who was an attempt at the first sjw AI. She constantly showed disrespect to the captain with her mood swings. The ingame recordings was borderline you tube fan made. I cringed at how they didn't even bother to apply a filter to some of the brutes voices when they talked. The whole game was advertisedThe game played nothing like the first one and replaced the lovable serena with isabel who was an attempt at the first sjw AI. She constantly showed disrespect to the captain with her mood swings. The ingame recordings was borderline you tube fan made. I cringed at how they didn't even bother to apply a filter to some of the brutes voices when they talked. The whole game was advertised as this big confrontation between you and Atriox and the game ends before you even fight him. At least Halo Wars 1 had a conclusive ending. Overall not worth your time for the story was flat and the gameplay was boring.… Expand
  30. MOLEX3000
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Y great spin-off of a great franchise! Love this type of approach to enrich a saga keep up going! Recommended!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. Games Master UK
    May 19, 2017
    82
    Nothing revolutionary, but worthy of any strategy fan's attention, and a must for Halo devotees. [Apr 2017, p.72]
  2. Edge Magazine
    Apr 16, 2017
    70
    Sacrificing a degree of nuance at the altar of spectacle is a trade-off most Halo fans will be happy to make. Yet, at times it feels like you're just smashing toys together and watching the carnage unfold. But what wonderful toys they are. [May 2017, p.114]
  3. games(TM)
    Apr 14, 2017
    70
    At its heart, HW2 is a console RTS that does what it needs to fit the broader appeal of the modern console generation. On PC its approach to game design will keep it off most GOTY lists, but on Xbox One its seamless gamepad control scheme and hefty selection modes make it a must for Halo devotees. Look past the shortcuts and you’ll find the best effort yet to light the real-time strategy fire on console.
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