Isnt Halo Wars the game with the most mixed reviews ever?

Some guys say its great, others say its good, and others say its mediocre. I bought it at midnight launch anyways and think its very good although not great but for me its great because I suck at intricate RPGs and this one seems right up my alley. What do you think about it? and please dont base your opinions upon the demo, it doesnt do the game any justice.

Honestly, don't trust the reviews for the game...alot of review sites compare it to more; detailed and intricate RTS', like Sins of a Solar Empire, DOW, etc etc and then give it a bad rating because its "not complex, not enough options/units/stances/blah/blah". Which is totally opposite of what Halo Wars is, which is a streamlined, functional console RTS.

Whether or not you like this game, is totally a matter of taste; if your an RTS veteran, then its probably not the game for you. If your new to the genre, or just love the halo universe, its right up your alley.

IMO, it's a fantastic game. Although not the most visually impressive, nor does it do anything innovational (except make a RTS work on a console), it makes the game feel like your playing halo, which is an impressive feat unto itself.

If you remember when you "stuck" that ghost in halo one, or lazered that warthog is Halo 3; you will encounter similar experiences in this game. and it feels damn good.

Now unfortunately this comment would have been longer, except i'm off to school! :)

Honestly, don't trust the reviews for the game...alot of review sites compare it to more; detailed and intricate RTS', like Sins of a Solar Empire, DOW, etc etc and then give it a bad rating because its "not complex, not enough options/units/stances/blah/blah". Which is totally opposite of what Halo Wars is, which is a streamlined, functional console RTS.

Whether or not you like this game, is totally a matter of taste; if your an RTS veteran, then its probably not the game for you. If your new to the genre, or just love the halo universe, its right up your alley.

IMO, it's a fantastic game. Although not the most visually impressive, nor does it do anything innovational (except make a RTS work on a console), it makes the game feel like your playing halo, which is an impressive feat unto itself.

If you remember when you "stuck" that ghost in halo one, or lazered that warthog is Halo 3; you will encounter similar experiences in this game. and it feels damn good.

Now unfortunately this comment would have been longer, except i'm off to school! :)

I think this game got the press and sales because of the Halo name, which fine. But call this same game "Generic" Wars and it's a dud.

I think this game got the press and sales because of the Halo name, which fine. But call this same game "Generic" Wars and it's a dud.

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if it was called 'insert generic name here' wars the game wouldnt sell and would get 5's across the board. shabab12

if it was called 'insert generic name here' wars the game wouldnt sell and would get 5's across the board. shabab12

Oh so you're saying anyone that liked it is a Halo fanboy? Guess i'm a fanboy because i thought it was a great console rts.

I like it, I'm actually hugely suprised how much I like it. The reason why I think its better than most other console RTS's out their is that its actually made to be played with a standard controller, its easy to get into and manage the game. Anther thing I like about it is the story is actually interesting, believable, and interacat, unlike every game in the command and conquer series.

Some guys say its great, others say its good, and others say its mediocre. I bought it at midnight launch anyways and think its very good although not great but for me its great because I suck at intricate RPGs and this one seems right up my alley. What do you think about it? and please dont base your opinions upon the demo, it doesnt do the game any justice.

JaviBonilla23

so not everyone can like it,so what?

If u like it,then thats all that matters...

[QUOTE="shabab12"]if it was called 'insert generic name here' wars the game wouldnt sell and would get 5's across the board. craigalan23

Oh so you're saying anyone that liked it is a Halo fanboy? Guess i'm a fanboy because i thought it was a great console rts.

Im not into RTS games. I hate having to manage a massive enventory. Im sure Halo wars was built so its controller freindly and can appeal to more gamers. Poeple want to bash it because its not a hard core computer RTS game that requires a keyboard to use. Halo 3 isnt compared to computer first person shooters in reviews, why should Halo wars?

Im not into RTS games. I hate having to manage a massive enventory. Im sure Halo wars was built so its controller freindly and can appeal to more gamers. Poeple want to bash it because its not a hard core computer RTS game that requires a keyboard to use. Halo 3 isnt compared to computer first person shooters in reviews, why should Halo wars?

BLAS1AN

It's only really received one mediocre review (gamespot), other than that, it was pretty much universally praised.

I'd say Assassin's Creed got the most mixed reviews ever.

It's only really received one mediocre review (gamespot), other than that, it was pretty much universally praised.

I'd say Assassin's Creed got the most mixed reviews ever.

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[QUOTE="shabab12"]if it was called 'insert generic name here' wars the game wouldnt sell and would get 5's across the board. shabab12

Oh so you're saying anyone that liked it is a Halo fanboy? Guess i'm a fanboy because i thought it was a great console rts.

Some guys say its great, others say its good, and others say its mediocre. I bought it at midnight launch anyways and think its very good although not great but for me its great because I suck at intricate RPGs and this one seems right up my alley. What do you think about it? and please dont base your opinions upon the demo, it doesnt do the game any justice.

JaviBonilla23

I love it because its not a "nerdy" RTS. I can simply sit back and not have to worry about thinking of the million features and button presses to perform while the battles last for over 30 minutes.

I can simply sit back, relax, and quickly own some squads in the Halo universe, which is pure win btw.

I love the 3 vs. 3 deathmatch gamemode.

It is a very well made RTS for fans of Halo. As for a standalone RTS game, its nothing special. It felt a lot like Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium. I'm really looking forward to Stormrise, I think that game will change the console RTS.

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Some guys say its great, others say its good, and others say its mediocre. I bought it at midnight launch anyways and think its very good although not great but for me its great because I suck at intricate RPGs and this one seems right up my alley. What do you think about it? and please dont base your opinions upon the demo, it doesnt do the game any justice.

I love it because its not a "nerdy" RTS. I can simply sit back and not have to worry about thinking of the million features and button presses to perform while the battles last for over 30 minutes.

I can simply sit back, relax, and quickly own some squads in the Halo universe, which is pure win btw.

I love the 3 vs. 3 deathmatch gamemode.

Look at the hype. Look at the reviews. I think I knew this was coming.

Besides, any game that doesn't let you have up to 120 units (heroes/vehicles/infantry) sucks...

Look at the hype. Look at the reviews. I think I knew this was coming.

Besides, any game that doesn't let you have up to 120 units (heroes/vehicles/infantry) sucks...

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[QUOTE="JaviBonilla23"]

Some guys say its great, others say its good, and others say its mediocre. I bought it at midnight launch anyways and think its very good although not great but for me its great because I suck at intricate RPGs and this one seems right up my alley. What do you think about it? and please dont base your opinions upon the demo, it doesnt do the game any justice.

phynixblack

I love it because its not a "nerdy" RTS. I can simply sit back and not have to worry about thinking of the million features and button presses to perform while the battles last for over 30 minutes.

I can simply sit back, relax, and quickly own some squads in the Halo universe, which is pure win btw.

I love the 3 vs. 3 deathmatch gamemode.

I dislike unit limits period. Ridiculously sized battles are fun. I hacked my copy of C&C:Zero Hour so that me and my brother could play together through linkup without limits of any kind. Hacked skirmishes were fun. I think our best one was were I set it so that the home bases had 5x health, but if it was destoyed all your building/units died too.phynixblack

Funny you say that. I modded Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars so I can have unlimited units. But it also comes with super fast purchases and invincible units and structures... :(

Geez, I'm off-topic today

Hey dude? Can you do all of us a favor and don't bash this guy? I mean, maybe he doesn't like having to manage differant resources (wood, iron, etc (besides, there's a GALACTIC WAR, so you shouldn't have to worry about numerous resorces)), or maybe he doesn't like having to manage 120+ units all at once, ever thought of that? However, I do agree with a "veteran" system (sounds awesome). But please, don't be harsh on people like taht.

gmc2u_64

[QUOTE="phynixblack"]I dislike unit limits period. Ridiculously sized battles are fun. I hacked my copy of C&C:Zero Hour so that me and my brother could play together through linkup without limits of any kind. Hacked skirmishes were fun. I think our best one was were I set it so that the home bases had 5x health, but if it was destoyed all your building/units died too.GwannaSauna

Funny you say that. I modded Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars so I can have unlimited units. But it also comes with super fast purchases and invincible units and structures... :(

Geez, I'm off-topic today

i played the demo and enjoyed it. I'll rent it but no way am i buying it. I need more than 30 units to wage war. 30 isnt a war or even an exercise. More of a gangland skirmish.

I enjoyed the demo, and will be renting it. I personally love more complex RTS games, but sometimes I just want to build an army and roll over everything C&C style. Just because I like Halo Wars does not mean I don't like more intricate games like Stronghold or Age of Empires.