Halo Wars 2

 Xbox One
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 616 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 363 out of 616
  2. Mixed: 73 out of 616
  3. Negative: 180 out of 616
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  1. eggb
    Feb 23, 2017
    10
    Firstly, sad to see Sony fanboys still give fake 0 scores simply because a game is not released on their console.

    A very good RTS best of this generation and a must buy.
  2. StUnNeR_H2K
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    If you enjoyed the original then the sequel is a must. Quality campaign, and the game-play feels like the original. Anyone looking for more Halo Wars this is it.

    One of the best sequels I've played to any game in awhile. It adds to the original without breaking away from its roots to much. Blitz mode is addictive and everything in the game seems to play around your Blitz mode    If you enjoyed the original then the sequel is a must. Quality campaign, and the game-play feels like the original. Anyone looking for more Halo Wars this is it.

    One of the best sequels I've played to any game in awhile. It adds to the original without breaking away from its roots to much. Blitz mode is addictive and everything in the game seems to play around your Blitz mode decks, as you build up XP to earn packs to level up your cards.    … Expand
  3. Soldier_95B
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    What an amazing game. Best RTS on console for those that may not be very experienced with RTS games. Great Story and looks very beautiful. The cut scenes look great, the gameplay is smooth as are the graphics. It becomes very addicting when playing online. It's a nice step up from Halo Wars 1, but not huge. Highly recommend this game for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC.
  4. martyisruling
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    The Game play is good, but it's the story that really shines. Without giving anything away, it introduces some cool new elements and a new enemy. It fleshes out the familiar characters and the new, giving them all great backstories. The Campaign is short, but the variation is really great. You never get bored. The upgrading is simple in the campaign but you have a lot more options inThe Game play is good, but it's the story that really shines. Without giving anything away, it introduces some cool new elements and a new enemy. It fleshes out the familiar characters and the new, giving them all great backstories. The Campaign is short, but the variation is really great. You never get bored. The upgrading is simple in the campaign but you have a lot more options in Multiplayer. Whether you play the regular Player(s) versus player(s) in this RTS or go into Blitz mode, it's a blast. The great Multiplayer, cut scenes, Story and mission variation in the Campaign more than make up for it not being long enough. It doesn't matter what your experience is in Real Time Strategy or even in the Halo Universe, you will enjoy this game. (Stay tuned after the credits)… Expand
  5. Disgrav
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    Halo Wars 2 is a brilliant game that brings back lots of things to the Halo franchise. I'm not only talking about the old characters from Halo Wars, but also about the pre-Halo 4 art style and tone of the series. The story is easily one of the best Halo stories in the last few years. This is a great game with a great story and, what's most important, a really great gameplay.
  6. 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.
  7. BN333
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    One of the strongest exclusives of the year, possible GOTY.
    Strong RTS game, great for beginners and experienced fans. Also caters to fans of shooters and rpgs.
    Not many RTS games have been released this gen, this is arguably the best since Pikmin 3 (which unfortunately was not available on Xbox). Outside of Zombie Defense, not many RTS games have made it to console, this game    One of the strongest exclusives of the year, possible GOTY.
    Strong RTS game, great for beginners and experienced fans. Also caters to fans of shooters and rpgs.

    Not many RTS games have been released this gen, this is arguably the best since Pikmin 3 (which unfortunately was not available on Xbox).

    Outside of Zombie Defense, not many RTS games have made it to console,

    this game blends the story, shooting and iconic characters from the Halo Universe and mixes them up with the RTS genre and does a great job. Multiple modes add to the replay value and its clear this was made with respect for the source material. Blitz mode is enjoyable, upgrades and multiple difficulty levels like the main Halo series are welcome for replay.

    Halo is to Microsoft what Mario is to Nintendo... And games like this prove they can create multiple genre games around a franchise.... Now resurrect the Megablox Halo game please for Xbox One!    … Expand
  8. kstatekid
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    As a huge fan of the first game I had my expectations very high for this game and it did not disappoint in the slightest for me. I like the new build queue for the game and the research makes more sense to me this time around. the dual resource management takes a while to get used to but is a welcome addition. this is a must buy for any RTS fan
  9. SoulFaurzak
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Epic Game, juego épico tiene un gran potencial y sabe unir y cruzar la historia de Halo, Un rts maravilloso tanto en pc y consola, mecánicas refinadas y un gran control de manejo, además un sonido exquisito y una gran dirección artística.. Lo malo es que mucha mierda de fansboy de sony que jamás van o tocaran el juego se atreven a puntuarlo sólo porque de Xbox ya lo mal puntúan, ademásEpic Game, juego épico tiene un gran potencial y sabe unir y cruzar la historia de Halo, Un rts maravilloso tanto en pc y consola, mecánicas refinadas y un gran control de manejo, además un sonido exquisito y una gran dirección artística.. Lo malo es que mucha mierda de fansboy de sony que jamás van o tocaran el juego se atreven a puntuarlo sólo porque de Xbox ya lo mal puntúan, además están paginas vendidas a sony le darán mala nota.… Expand
  10. jeancorinthians
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    melhor rts do mercado, história épica no estilo clássico e acima de tudo é um grande prólogo para halo 6, se entendermos a proposta do jogo, ele é espetacular
  11. PiePieper
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    All units!
    Love Halo or RTS games, a must buy. Hands down a jump forward in the the Halo universe. Totally builds on the first game while expanding on the universe. Smooth looks and sounds, best cuts scenes hands down.
    Ignore the haters and listen to your heart.
  12. ulisest
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    Halo Wars 2 is an excellent and long overdue return for the console RTS, doing everything that can be expected of a sequel. Bigger, better and fresher, the Blitz mode is a welcome addition to an already solid package, and while fans of the mainline Halo games may find the transition too hard to bear, this is a worthy addition to any Xbox One owner’s collection.
  13. VideoGamesLover
    Feb 19, 2017
    10
    CA and 343 made an amazing job! The best rts-game so far! Nice visuals, interesting gameplay and great story! Outstanding multiplayer included! One more masterpiece in HALO universe!
    MUST BUY!
    Only jealous sonyboys, can give this game 010
  14. Cs6280
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    An opportunity to breathe some new life into the, rather tired, franchise and introduce some new elements to the genre. A campaign, multiple online multiplayer options and the blitz mode make this an all round excellent release
  15. abel11
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    melhor rts do mercado, estou apaixonado pelo game, enredo fantastico que combina com o universo halo, sem dúvidas um grande jogo para o xone, e que merece ser jogado, sem falar que ele tem ganchos de explodir cabeças para o halo 6
  16. Thetruegamer
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    Great story, good controls, great graphics, brilliant online, rts done properly, if you liked the original, or just want to try rts, this is the best on consoles
  17. Mohith12
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    Great Story, Beautiful Cut scene videos from Blur and complete revamped game play from Creative Assembly. Some of the best from the Halo series being a spin off. Blitz is a fresh take on RTS but slightly challenging to the fans of the mainline Halo games. A must buy for Xbox and Pc owners.
  18. Mattyscouse
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    Best game on Xbox one at the minute. Microsoft need to have more strategy games on console. Very simple but yet very fun to play. Shame you carnt build walls and proper defensive bases but never mind. Creative assembly have done well with this one
  19. Azarquay
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    A campaign that i enjoyed every step, It's gameplay is better than HW1, easy to learn, the multiplayer is a challenge against skilled people, blitz could be fun to many people as it was to me, i really liked this game, if people like rts you should try this one
  20. gibbletts
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    Have to say I really liked this game, the control system works well and the graphics and presentation are great. I can definitely recommend it and am looking forward to see what content comes out in the season pass.
  21. VivaLaMayo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Not many RTS on consoles,You're simply the best, better than all the rest
    Better than anyone, anyone I ever met.Just a beautiful game,great story,gameplay and packed full of content to keep you interested for a very long time.
  22. NoBrocoli
    Feb 24, 2017
    10
    Es un juego bastante completo y cumple con lo que prometia, tenemos un nuevo enemigo con una personalidad contundente que no esta acartonda, el modo historia puede ser corto pero te satisface, combinan el nuevo estilo de arte y el viejo... no se porque la gente lo critica tanto
  23. RETROVISION117
    Feb 25, 2017
    10
    first I want to say on how sad it is to see so many negative reviews, and second I wouldn't be surprised if the user reviews are Sony fans just bashing on the game just for being on Xbox. All in all this is a great game and a very fun multiplayer experience, there are so many options and different ways to play. Even "Blitz" is super fun and addictive. The only thing that kills Blitz arefirst I want to say on how sad it is to see so many negative reviews, and second I wouldn't be surprised if the user reviews are Sony fans just bashing on the game just for being on Xbox. All in all this is a great game and a very fun multiplayer experience, there are so many options and different ways to play. Even "Blitz" is super fun and addictive. The only thing that kills Blitz are the micro-transactions, but thankfully its just on that game mode. Hopefully people are not blindsided from the negative reviews and enjoy Halo Wars 2.… Expand
  24. jackfg
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    epic game, um jogo que traz uma otima iniciativa para os fãs de halo, no quesito narrativa, e tbm se destaca por ser um rts totalmente dedicado aos consoles e dedicado de forma épica
  25. DescentPressure
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Halo Wars 2 was a overdue game and a big improvement from the first game. Halo wars 2 is fun and it's one of the most strategic games out there so it appeals to all kinds of people. This was a smart idea to release this in before the release of Halo 6.
  26. Darmonic
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    As an Avid RTS player (SC2,Battleforge,Totalwar and etc) This game is a wonderful edition to console gamers to dive into the RTS community, Compared to SC2 the only mechanics I actually see absent is the ability to set units on paths and to macro buildings(You can macro units) Other then that it pretty much has all of the mechanics available. There is kiting your opponent to a choke soAs an Avid RTS player (SC2,Battleforge,Totalwar and etc) This game is a wonderful edition to console gamers to dive into the RTS community, Compared to SC2 the only mechanics I actually see absent is the ability to set units on paths and to macro buildings(You can macro units) Other then that it pretty much has all of the mechanics available. There is kiting your opponent to a choke so only a selective amount can attack at once, there is CC and abilities units offer to reward an individual that is more skillful (Such as using Jump pack brutes to hold units in place to eat group of wraiths Mortar strike or using a Shroud over a group of suicide grunts to sneak them into infantry without getting gunned down.) The single player leaves room to be desired but with more story being added through DLC and more units/leaders as well Halo Wars 2 Is a wonderful console RTS.… Expand
  27. bediver25
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    Me sorprende las notas negativas de los hater por un juego de estrategia que en su vida han tocado, halo war 2 nos introduce en una historia abismal que nos da indicios de lo que podria llegar en halo 6, a mi me encanta los juegos de estrategia y este es uno de ellos. Yo lo tengo en one y pc (Anywhere) en donde este juegos nos da la dicha de que juegos que estaban persados supuestamenteMe sorprende las notas negativas de los hater por un juego de estrategia que en su vida han tocado, halo war 2 nos introduce en una historia abismal que nos da indicios de lo que podria llegar en halo 6, a mi me encanta los juegos de estrategia y este es uno de ellos. Yo lo tengo en one y pc (Anywhere) en donde este juegos nos da la dicha de que juegos que estaban persados supuestamente solo para pc pueden llegar a consolas, y en donde en el mando de xbox es una delicia.
    Yo jugué toda la saga age of empire- Walcraft(baba)-starcfatf -company of heroes Y halo 2 esta a nivel de estrategia, jugabilidad y historia, ahora que me realice cuenta en metacritic todos los juegos que he puesto son un juego maravilloso, no lo dejen de lado estos juegos por ser de play 4 y bajas las notas de los juegos, no sean de mente cerradas en los juegos, disfruten los videojuegos.    … Expand
  28. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Best game on Xbox one at the minute. Microsoft need to have more strategy games on console. Fantastic
  29. Pedroski2111
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    It adds to the original without breaking away from its roots to much xbox 4k grafic
  30. Ricardete
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Blitz is a fresh take on RTS but slightly challenging to the fans of the mainline Halo games. A must buy for Xbox and Pc owners.
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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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