Halo Wars 2 Reviews

Halo Wars 2 is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
82 / 100
Feb 16, 2017
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9 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2017

Halo Wars 2 is a Halo done right from the artstyle to gameplay

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Unscored
Feb 16, 2017

This is an evolution - and decidedly not a revolution - of console strategy games, and as such won’t win over any hardcore strategy gamers. Those who enjoyed the original Halo Wars, however, will find a solid strategy game offering up plenty of fun.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2017

Halo Wars 2 builds from where the first game left off providing a well rounded package filled with content to enjoy and a campaign that will leave an impact on the future of franchise.

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8.9 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2017

If we look at the facts and strip the game down to its core, this game is fun, tactical and something completely different that I would recommend fans of both the Halo series and fans of RTS’s should get.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 15, 2017

Halo Wars 2 is a big step forward compared its predecessor. It still misses to use the full potential of the halo universe due to bad voice acting and sloppy character models but it's still the best RTS-Game so far for consoles.

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6 / 10.0
Feb 16, 2017

Many will argue that Halo Wars 2 can proudly attest to being the greatest RTS game to ever grace a console, and I wouldn’t necessarily argue against that sentiment, but at the same time I’d say that anyone who’s making that claim is clearly trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. Sure, Halo Wars 2 may trump its console-based competition, but when said competition is mostly comprised of disappointing and subpar titles, is that really an achievement worth bragging about? When comparing Halo Wars 2 to its PC exclusive brethren its lack of depth, overly simplistic systems, and shallow design philosophy quickly become apparent. Strip away its stunning cut scenes and its Halo setting and it’s exposed as not much more than a merely average RTS game that’s clearly being held back by the fact that it’s been tethered to a platform that has never, and will never be able to squeeze the full potential out of a Real Time Strategy title.

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Feb 16, 2017

Fans of the Halo lore may have been hyped by the fact that Halo Wars 2 takes place post-Halo 5, meaning that chronologically it should further the overarching narrative currently taking place in the mainline games. However, this isn’t really the case – Halo Wars 2 is still firmly a side story, and seemingly takes no advantage of the new time period it takes place in.

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93%
Feb 17, 2017

Halo Wars 2 is one of the best RTS out there. Packed with content, polished mechanics, fantastic story, you name it.

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90 / 100
Feb 17, 2017

Halo Wars 2 is a great console-based RTS game set in the Halo universe that offers a compelling campaign, amazing cinematics, and a breadth of multiplayer modes to keep wannabe Halo commanders busy for months.

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69 / 100
Feb 19, 2017

Each hour is filled with bugs or online disconnects, making it a frustrating experience. I can only hope that Creative Assembly and 343 Industries can fix the game so it can shine like it deserves.

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4 / 5
Feb 20, 2017

All in all I really enjoyed Halo Wars 2 despite the minor issues it has, most of which can be fixed by upcoming patches. If you enjoy RTS games, Halo Wars 2 is worth your money.

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7.6 / 10.0
Feb 19, 2017

Halo Wars 2 makes stepping into battle in the RTS arena invigorating, and its simplicity, satisfying.

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67%
Feb 20, 2017

Halo Wars 2 doesn’t excel in anything. It’s decent all around but doesn’t really excel in anything. The campaign could have been much longer.

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8.4 / 10.0
Feb 21, 2017

Halo Wars 2 is certainly a worthy addition to the RTS genre and has raised the bar from its predecessor Halo Wars. The artistic style and cinematics complement each other nicely and are accompanied by a fantastic sound track.

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9.2 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2017

Halo Wars 2 makes RTS games both accessible and fun in one neat little package.

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85%
Feb 19, 2017

Halo Wars 2 feels like a great addition to the Halo series, and successfully makes all the battles feel believable and relatable at the same time. Sometimes the unit restrictions might feel a bit on the low side, but the game’s core mechanics, work around this.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 18, 2017

The one thing I have to state is that 343 Industries and Creative Assembly have created one of the best real-time strategy tactical experiences in the Halo universe. Some of the key improvements in Halo Wars 2 are the cinematics, voice acting, the much-improved game user Interface, and user experience.

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Feb 21, 2017

Halo Wars 2 is somewhere between a Halo game for RTS fans and a RTS game for Halo fans, never going too in depth into either category so as to put people off.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 23, 2017

I love Halo Wars 2. It’s not perfect. I’ve had a few bugs creep in, like going to a load screen and the little white wheel just spins and spins forever like an ADHD child in a room full of kittens, but I will forgive it because this game is the exact game I never knew I wanted.

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