- Control armies in a whole new way as strategy gaming meets the epic Halo universe.
- Fight as either UNSC or Convent and employ everything from special Marine units and Warthogs to threatening abs.
- Experience smooth, intuitive controls and a friendly UI with a platform developed just for Xbox360.
- Enter into skirmishes with up to six players via Xbox LIVE online support.
- Premium edition includes three Halo 3 s, Halo Wars: Genesis graphic novel, access to the Honor Guard Wraith, six Leader cards, and patch.
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Get your hands dirty in the early stages of the epic battle
between UNSC and Covenant. Developed by Ensemble Studios, the
Limited Collector's Edition of Halo Wars for Xbox 360 brings all
the drama of a real-time strategy game to the popular Halo
Universe. Set in the year 2531, before the initial Halo
first-person shooter game, this game lets you control the human
armies of UNSC in a whole new way.
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Play as UNSC or Covenant and exploit your faction's unique
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. Experience the Epic Battle from a New Perspective
Defense, offense, and the ability to hold down a command center
in the face of hostile attacks: there's a lot to think about when
laying out tactics for an all-out alien war. Featuring detailed
environments and complicated new battle mechanisms, this game
demands a different kind of perspective than the first-person
shooters from the original Halo series. You'll need to uncover
the hidden strengths and weaknesses of each unit and play them to
your advantage, and that's just the beginning.
UNSC: Be Part of a Legendary Conflict
The story opens with UNSC forces retaking the planet Harvest
from the Covenant. At your disposal -- should you choose to take
command of UNSC forces -- will be everything from a corps of
highly-trained Marines to the Warthogs, Scorpions, and Hornets
you'll need for air and land attacks. You'll take stock of the
and decide between holding your ground or advancing on enemy
strongholds, all while trying to navigate the local terrain and
outsmart Covenant forces. And when you need something extra to
tip the tide in your favor, UNSC leaders can provide you with the
ability to mobilize highly specialized units or call the Spirit
of Fire vessel for support from above. And with this collector's
edition, you also get access to the Honor Guard Wraith, a truly
unique in-game vehicle with awesome capabilities.
Covenant: A Capable, Playable Enemy Faction
That's right, Covenant is playable in this corner of the Halo
universe. This alliance of alien species has manipulated advanced
technology, firepower, and prowess into a powerful force
that is engaged in a Genocidal war against human race, having
branded humans as heretics. With the ability to play as these
tough, alien fighters, you'll have advanced shield technology,
the modular Citadel at the heart of Covenant's colonizing power,
and, of course, the iconic ab attack vehicle at your
disposal, adding a whole new dimension to your strategic warfare.
The ab is a terrifying vehicle crafted from heavy
mining equipment. And with a mining laser that delivers massive
damage across battlefields large and small, turrets for taking on
air attacks, and the ability to clamber over any terrain, what's
not to love about commanding abs instead of fighting against
them?
Developed Exclusively for Xbox 360
Most console RTS games are adapted from existing PC games, which
can make their controls bulky or awkward, but Halo Wars has been
developed for Xbox 360 from the ground up. This means the
controls are sensitive, intuitive, and easy-to-operate in the
midst of battle. And the UI is just as intuitive, so whether
you're managing a unit of marines or a deadly machine, you can
focus on creating a battle strategy instead of worrying about how
to overcome a clumsy controller.
No matter which faction you choose to play as, you can test your
skills against those of other players in online skirmishes that
allow up to six players with the New Xbox Experience through Xbox
LIVE.
In addition to including the standard retail version of Halo Wars
, this Collector's Edition includes:
* The Mythic Pack from Bungie with three new Halo 3
multiplayer s: Assembly, Orbital, and Sandbox.
* Halo Wars: Genesis, a graphic novel by Phil Noto, Graeme
Devine, and Eric Nylund that follows the Spirit of Fire and
examines the very first UNSC campaign against the
Covenant
* Access to the Covenant Honor Guard Wraith in-game vehicle
* Six Leader Cards representing Leaders' with access to elite
skills
* A Spirit of Fire Patch for identifying yourself as a real crew
member
From the Manufacturer
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Take Control of the Halo Universe. The Year is 2531, twenty years
prior to the events in Halo®: Combat Evolved and the Covenant
have found something on the planet Harvest. The UNSC ship “Spirit
of Fire” is sent to investigate and stop whatever the enemy is up
to. What the crew finds could be the only thing that stands
between humanity and certain annihilation by the Covenant.
Command large armies, lead them into battle, control their every
move and use their abilities to gain the upper hand in combat.
Your strategy is infinite.
The Limited Collector's Edition includes:
* Three New “Halo 3” Multiplayer s – Be one of the first to
experience the Mythic Pack from Bungie which includes three
new s, “Assembly,” “Orbital” and “Sandbox”
* Halo Wars: Genesis – a beautiful graphic novel by Phil Noto,
Graeme Devine and Eric Nylund chronicling the first
campaign against the Covenant. The novel centers around the Sprit
of Fire on a mission to discover why the Covenant are so
interested in the world of Harvest
* Unique In-game Vehicle – “Honor Guard” Wraith
* Six Leader Cards – Leaders possess elite skills which can turn
the tides of battle
* Spirit of Fire Patch – Start the journey as an official Spirit
of Fire crew member
Overview:
Halo Wars is an exciting strategy game based on the legendary
Halo® universe. In campaign mode, command the armies of the UNSC
warship Spirit of Fire, with familiar and new UNSC units in its
initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition
threatening to obliterate mankind. Halo Wars will immerse you in
an early period of the storied Halo universe, allowing you to
experience events leading up to the first Halo title for Xbox®.
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Players:
1 Player
2-6 System Link
2-6 Online Multiplayer
Save File Size:
1 MB
Format:
16:9 Widescreen on HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p
Audio:
In-Game Dolby Digital
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. With the guidance of Serina, a spirited artificial
intelligence (A.I.) persona, direct legions of UNSC soldiers,
Warthogs, Scorpions, and more, each group having its own
strengths and uses in battle. Adventurous commanders can also
call upon ancient Forerunner technology, if they are fortunate
enough to find it hidden throughout the battlefield.
Covenant forces are also waiting for you to lead them into battle
in multiplayer skirmishes via the New Xbox Experience. Call upon
an arsenal of new and familiar Covenant units such as Grunts,
Elites, Ghosts, and even abs to defeat foes on the
battlefield. Strategic-minded players who react well under
pressure will emerge victorious.
Features:
New take on a legendary world: Set in the iconic Halo universe,
Halo Wars predates the original first-person shooter Halo.
Experience the early battles between the UNSC and Covenant, the
far-reaching conflict that has been diligently followed by the
masses in the blockbuster Halo series. Join the crew onboard the
Spirit of Fire, a Phoenix-class colony ship converted for UNSC
use and guided by the A.I. persona Serina. The storyline
follows the Spirit of Fire's discovery of an ancient artifact
during a journey to the planet Harvest, the first planet to be
attacked by the Covenant.
Strategic command of armies: Halo Wars puts you in command of the
battlefield over an arsenal of UNSC units and vehicles as you
engage Covenant forces. Counter and crush your nent by
ly fielding the superior army. Choose among Leaders that
possess elite skills, which turn the tides of battle. Using
various combinations of Leaders and units, create countless
strategies tailored to your preferred playing styles and
personalized strategies.
Skirmishes using the New Xbox Experience: See who the superior
commander is through multiplayer online skirmishes supporting up
to 6 players with the New Xbox Experience. Choose to command
either unique civilization, UNSC or Covenant, each with unique
attributes and strategic characteristics. Ancient Forerunner
technology can also be found to create unique units to gain an
upper hand in battle.
Groundbreaking strategy game: Since inception, Halo Wars was
explicitly designed to cater to console gamers and bring to Xbox
360® a genre that has typically been played on the PC. Easily
command and manage powerful armies, effortlessly control troops
and incredible machines, engage in epic battles and expand your
empire using an intuitive user interface. Halo Wars represents
the true next-generation experience, combining a masterful
control scheme using the Xbox 360 controller with the
award-winning strategic gameplay only Ensemble Studios can
provide.
