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Halo: Spartan Strike makes you a Spartan supersoldier battling evil forces. Delve into 30 challenging missions through cities and jungles using a devastating arsenal of weapons, abilities and vehicles including the iconic Warthog against the Covenant and Promethean enemies. *DirectX feature level 10 required*
Halo: Spartan Strike is a action, top-down shooter and sci-fi game
developed by 343 Industries and Vanguard Games
and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Released on April 16th 2015 is available only on Windows
in 6 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and Portuguese - Brazil.
It has received 1,542 reviews of which 1,240 were positive and 302 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7, 8 and 8.1
- Processor: Dual core processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX10 compatible graphics card w/ dedicated 512MB RAM (ATI Radeon 3670, NVIDIA 8600 GT or Intel HD 3000)
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 2550 MB available space
- Additional Notes: ** DirectX feature level 10 required **
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Neat little top-down shooter. Very obviously made for touch controls/mobile devices, but it plays fine on M+KB.
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Halo: Spartan Strike builds on the foundation laid by Spartan Assault, delivering another fast-paced top-down twin-stick shooter that keeps the classic Halo combat feel while adding a bit more challenge and tactical depth. Set during pivotal moments in the Halo timeline, the game offers fans a fresh perspective on iconic battles with a compact, action-packed format. The campaign follows a series of missions where you control a Spartan soldier tasked with neutralizing Covenant and Promethean forces. The story is light and serves mostly as a backdrop to the intense combat, but it fits nicely into the broader Halo lore for fans eager to explore every corner of the universe. Gameplay is tight and engaging, with improved enemy AI and mission design compared to its predecessor. The weapons feel true to the Halo franchise, and the addition of new enemies and gadgets adds variety to combat encounters. The twin-stick controls are smooth and responsive, making maneuvering and shooting feel natural and satisfying. Visually, Spartan Strike sports crisp, clean graphics with detailed environments and recognizable Halo aesthetic elements. The sound design and music maintain that signature epic Halo atmosphere, enhancing the intensity of each firefight. While the game can become repetitive after many missions, the overall pacing and increasing difficulty keep players on their toes. It’s a perfect pick for quick gaming sessions that still deliver solid Halo action in a portable format. In summary: Halo: Spartan Strike is a worthy follow-up to Spartan Assault, offering refined gameplay, tougher challenges, and classic Halo thrills in a compact, accessible package. It’s a great choice for fans looking for a fresh way to enjoy the franchise’s signature combat on the go. Rating: 8/10
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A Thrilling and Accessible Shooter Experience In the summer of 2013, Microsoft released a twin-stick shooter set in the Halo universe called Spartan Assault. Two years later, this same gameplay formula returned in Halo: Spartan Strike, available on Steam. It’s clear that this title is an unpretentious spin-off designed to deliver a fun, short experience. It caters to both long-time Halo fans—offering a slice of its lore—and those seeking a light yet engaging action game. The fight against the Covenant As mentioned, Halo: Spartan Strike follows the classic twin-stick shooter model, where the shooting direction is independent of movement. The camera, as usual, is set in a top-down perspective, providing a clear view of the environment at all times. For Mouse/Keyboard players, a controller is the most ideal control method (I used an Xbox One controller, though any controller with dual analog sticks will work fine). While it's possible to play with a keyboard and mouse, doing so becomes more challenging during the more intense moments. The structure of Spartan Strike mirrors that of Spartan Assault, featuring short missions that last around ten minutes each. These are grouped into five episodes, each with six stages. Before each mission, a briefing introduces the primary and secondary objectives, as well as allowing players to set up their equipment. The basic equipment is provided at no extra cost, but by spending in-game currency, players can swap out primary and secondary weapons, upgrade armor abilities, or purchase bonuses to make their time on the battlefield easier. Customizing the combat experience At its core, Halo: Spartan Strike is a straightforward twin-stick shooter that's easy to complete without much hassle. However, the experience can be customized to suit individual preferences thanks to the "skulls" system—modifiers that impose challenges but increase the rewards at the end of a mission. Each stage also has specific secondary objectives ("kill X enemies with weapon Y", etc.), which completionists will find important. Additionally, there are weekly objectives updated by the development team. Unfortunately, there’s no way to track progress during the missions themselves, meaning players must write down their objectives beforehand to keep track—unless they have an impeccable memory, in which case, they’re lucky. The game’s maps are relatively small, offering little room for exploration. The levels are essentially a series of narrow paths where players engage in intense combat against waves of enemies. However, variety is added by allowing players to pick up weapons dropped by the Covenant, which can be swapped instantly. Occasionally, players are given the opportunity to pilot the iconic vehicles from the main series, or even commandeer enemy turrets to use their firepower against the opposition. A solo mission It’s unfortunate that Halo: Spartan Strike does not feature any multiplayer modes, as the gameplay structure would be well-suited for cooperative play. Thankfully, Halo: Spartan Strike is a cross-buy title across Microsoft operating systems, provided the purchase is made directly through the Microsoft Store. For Steam users, there is also a mini-bundle available, which includes the previous game, Spartan Assault.
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Halo: Spartan Strike and Spartan Assault on sale is an absolute steal! Both Halo's are addictive shooters that retain enough of the look and elements of the Halo universe. The varied miniature missions fit the top-down play style perfectly. These worked great on my steam deck, nice and easy to pick up and play instantly. I recommend if you want some nostalgic Halo :D
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Overall better than Spartan Assault and actually plays as a game with substantive narrative progression in contrast to the monotonous and repetitive arcade prior. On the other hand, it’s also far easier than its predecessor: there are no time bonuses, vehicles are vastly overpowered and trivially resupplied, turrets have no cooldown, the ‘Assault Ops’ are simpler – and the UI reveals a hasty PC transfer.
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Halo: Spartan Strike is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.
Halo: Spartan Strike is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 2.99€ on Steam.
Halo: Spartan Strike received 1,240 positive votes out of a total of 1,542 achieving a rating of 7.71.
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Halo: Spartan Strike was developed by 343 Industries and Vanguard Games and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Halo: Spartan Strike is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Halo: Spartan Strike is not playable on MacOS.
Halo: Spartan Strike is not playable on Linux.
Halo: Spartan Strike is a single-player game.
Halo: Spartan Strike does not currently offer any DLC.
Halo: Spartan Strike does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Halo: Spartan Strike does not support Steam Remote Play.
Halo: Spartan Strike is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
343 Industries,
Vanguard Games
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Release
16 Apr 2015
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