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Halo: Spartan Assault |OT| Feels Like Halo
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jizzlobber
Member
bit over dramatic, don't you think?
John Caboose
Member
Alright I'm a bit further into the game now, in Operation B3 or something. I have to say they did a swell job with it. As the topic title says: "feels like Halo".
Bought it on PC, played a couple missions, enjoying the game. The top view works better than I thought and the controls are solid. Music is really good as well. The only thing I don't like is it seems you are forced to buy credits which is lame. Should be a way to earn things. Pay for weapons is not cool.
NobleGundam
Banned
Indeed but the idea of seeing and playing the game in that perspective would be somewhat interesting.
killer rin
Member
Bought it for my Computers and phone. Pretty awesome game, and its fun to play.
It works good, my thumbs are huge though, covering 2/3 of the screen, lol.
soulassssns
Banned
I've tried just about everything I've found online about that error and nothing works. I cannot download any apps at all, free or paid.
John Caboose
Member
Try going into your bios and setting the internal system clock to the right day/time. I remember some log in issues with Xbox Live and stuff in Windows 8 Developer (or Release?) Preview being fixed by that.
Feels like Halo indeed.
Caayn
Member
Did the "Dreatheus V archive" unlock for anyone here yet? It's under the intel section on the Halo Waypoint app for Xbox. In the desciption is says that you need to unlock the "recruit" achievement. I've got that achievement in both he WP8 and W8 versions. But for some reason the "Dreatheus V archive" doesn't unlock for me.
ExigentContact
Member
Parangosky in Glasslands mentions in some capacity that Spartan IVs were actually active before the Human-Covenant War ended. So this isn't a canon break, really.
a secret-boss
Banned
Can I use my MS points for this
What the hell I was on mission A5 and
Mission Failed. Made me turn the game off real quick. It's probably something really stupid that I just didn't see but just let me get in and move on to the next mission lol. A little frustrating, I really don't have patience for silly stuff like that.
successfully defended the base and was ready for extraction in the Hornet. I went around everywhere trying to get in the Hornet and couldn't find out how to get in.
MS points are phasing out.
Caayn
Member
Not entirely. Glasslands takes place in 2552-2553. The only times that Spartan-IVs are mention in Glasslands is in the year 2553. On top of that the only two lines that can suggest that Spartan-IVs have been around since 2552 or earlier are these two.
Everywhere else in Glasslands they give you the impressions that the S-IV project is still in development. So it would be illogical to have active S-IV in 2552, when it's still in development in 2553.
a secret-boss
Banned
I know that.
the question is can I use my ms point from my xbox account for this. I have like 8000 pts
Unless I missed it somehow you can't. W8 store is apparently separate from all the xbox/video/music(?) services.
the_prime_mover
Member
I am about half way through the game now and wouldn't really recommend it to anyone. The gameplay itself is very basic with extremely linear (and short) levels. There isn't really anything to this game - it is a very shallow twin stick shooter and far more shallow if I try to fit it into any other genre. It would have been nice to see it be a true twin stick like Dead Nation but in the Halo Universe, or better something like Killzone: Liberation but there really isn't anything here except basic shooting and moving forward until the mission is accomplished.
Enemy encounters are very basic and your offensive options are far too simplified. I am not a hardcore Halo fan, but it would have been nice if weapons at least operated as they do in the mainline Halo game. Why do I not have to reload, or have the plasma weapons overheat? The game is designed around touch controls so why not have movement mapped to a virtual thumbstick and combat mapped to touch-to-target and a virtual button for fire and melee? Twin stick shooters don't really work when you are just moving forward and all engagements are directly ahead of you (there are a few arena levels, yes - but by and large the game so far is about moving forward) and a few more tactical elements (like actually having to manage weapons) would be nice. Enemy AI is also piss poor with many Elites just standing around not even shooting at you (even if I use the skull to make them tougher).
Also - I don't really see the point in spending experience points, or actual dollars. All they seem to do is get you the exact same weapons (sniper, RL, SL) for only one mission. The availability of weapons in-game is sufficient so it seems like a poor attempt at monetizing the game on 343's part.
All in all - not a fan. 343 is 2 for 2 in letting me down with the Halo franchise. $6 is too much for this experience. $2 with a better implemented experience/currency function would be fine - but for now, unless you just want to throw some money away, I would suggest passing on this.
Enemy encounters are very basic and your offensive options are far too simplified. I am not a hardcore Halo fan, but it would have been nice if weapons at least operated as they do in the mainline Halo game. Why do I not have to reload, or have the plasma weapons overheat? The game is designed around touch controls so why not have movement mapped to a virtual thumbstick and combat mapped to touch-to-target and a virtual button for fire and melee? Twin stick shooters don't really work when you are just moving forward and all engagements are directly ahead of you (there are a few arena levels, yes - but by and large the game so far is about moving forward) and a few more tactical elements (like actually having to manage weapons) would be nice. Enemy AI is also piss poor with many Elites just standing around not even shooting at you (even if I use the skull to make them tougher).
Also - I don't really see the point in spending experience points, or actual dollars. All they seem to do is get you the exact same weapons (sniper, RL, SL) for only one mission. The availability of weapons in-game is sufficient so it seems like a poor attempt at monetizing the game on 343's part.
All in all - not a fan. 343 is 2 for 2 in letting me down with the Halo franchise. $6 is too much for this experience. $2 with a better implemented experience/currency function would be fine - but for now, unless you just want to throw some money away, I would suggest passing on this.
LOL. Not only did the radar tell you where to go but there was a clear indicator in the game.
Pops Maellard
Member
Really? I played it for about 10 minutes and then unpinned it, can't see myself ever going back to be honest. The touchscreen controls are /awful/. I'd be interested in playing on Windows 8 with a controller, but it sounds like that's not an option right now and I'm not spending another $7 on it.
No I saw it. I was right next to where I was supposed to be. Maybe I bit a bug :
R3TRODYCE
Member
Yes, I hate all phone games due to touch controls but I'm greatly enjoying this.
Navidson REC
Member
So, I'm currently re-downloading this game for the 10th time or so. Every single damn time it tells me that my phone is out of storage space.
The last time around I had 2 GB free. Now it says that I'm left with roughly 900 mb (which should STILL be enough) but, again: "out of storage space".
What the fuck.
I'm on an 820 by the way.
Did anyone have similar issues?
Edit: I also don't get why I have to re-download it every single time. Right now I've got 1 GB of temporary files, which obviously includes the Spartan Assault installer.
Edit 2: "phone storage" tells me that Other is bloated up with "2,79 GB". "storage check" tells me it's 864 MB. Seriously, this is getting on my nerves. Generally, I'm extremely happy and satisfied with Windows Phone 8, but this is just annoying.
Edit 3: Apparently this is a common issue. So basically there is no way for me to install it and my "Other" storage is now bloated for no good reason. Fantastic.
The last time around I had 2 GB free. Now it says that I'm left with roughly 900 mb (which should STILL be enough) but, again: "out of storage space".
What the fuck.
I'm on an 820 by the way.
Did anyone have similar issues?
Edit: I also don't get why I have to re-download it every single time. Right now I've got 1 GB of temporary files, which obviously includes the Spartan Assault installer.
Edit 2: "phone storage" tells me that Other is bloated up with "2,79 GB". "storage check" tells me it's 864 MB. Seriously, this is getting on my nerves. Generally, I'm extremely happy and satisfied with Windows Phone 8, but this is just annoying.
Edit 3: Apparently this is a common issue. So basically there is no way for me to install it and my "Other" storage is now bloated for no good reason. Fantastic.
As stated in the 'Halo thread', I feel this game is very much the epitome of the Microsoft of the last few months, it represents yet another disaster for the series and begins to settle real, genuine doubt, as to whether incompetent Microsoft will be able to recover the series to previous standards.
Less than 10 seconds into the title and we already catch the very pro republican vibes this game exhibits. Customers who mainly reside in the 18-24 range are given a metaphorical fuck you as they are shamelessly told they must pay upward of £30 in order to unlock any weapons they would remotely care about such as the hugely popular sniper rifle.
When the gameplay eventually comes, it is overwhelmingly clear that outside of the character models and a few token references to specialist Halo terms, that this is lacking in just about everything which symbolised the original Halo trilogy. Fans sadly accept at this stage that we will never yet again here the OST we once loved so much. The narrative has similarly been perturbed, though at this stage I guess it should be expected that the array of space marine stereotypes as Sarah Palmer (who also serves as a clear allegory to Michelle Bachmann) and her lazy 'character development' via the various quotes from Marines, which are slapped into the loading menus, will now be the norm for this IP. The level design makes no reference to Halo's rich history, and less seasoned fans will help but wonder if they're playing Gears of War.
Overall, there are glimpses of fun in this title, racking up a killionaire with the sprint/shotgun combination is addictive, but for those who cannot bear to see what the future holds for this IP, stay well away,
[3]
Less than 10 seconds into the title and we already catch the very pro republican vibes this game exhibits. Customers who mainly reside in the 18-24 range are given a metaphorical fuck you as they are shamelessly told they must pay upward of £30 in order to unlock any weapons they would remotely care about such as the hugely popular sniper rifle.
When the gameplay eventually comes, it is overwhelmingly clear that outside of the character models and a few token references to specialist Halo terms, that this is lacking in just about everything which symbolised the original Halo trilogy. Fans sadly accept at this stage that we will never yet again here the OST we once loved so much. The narrative has similarly been perturbed, though at this stage I guess it should be expected that the array of space marine stereotypes as Sarah Palmer (who also serves as a clear allegory to Michelle Bachmann) and her lazy 'character development' via the various quotes from Marines, which are slapped into the loading menus, will now be the norm for this IP. The level design makes no reference to Halo's rich history, and less seasoned fans will help but wonder if they're playing Gears of War.
Overall, there are glimpses of fun in this title, racking up a killionaire with the sprint/shotgun combination is addictive, but for those who cannot bear to see what the future holds for this IP, stay well away,
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if you have the latest firmware then there should be a Nokia storage check app in settings where you can clear the temp files. There are also a few third party apps in the store too.
Ironchef3500
Banned
Was thinking the exact same thing, horrible
Zumblakladla
Banned
how long is this game?
Caayn
Member
That's bad game design. Also don't use sprint while running close to a wraith. I just happened to run into one by mistake and died instantly. So running into vehicles just instantly kills you.
So it's just like Halo Combat Evolved.
John Caboose
Member
It is like Halo CE in that way yes. I'm around D4 or something, haven't played because I've been away for a few days.
italianfreak240
Member
Played the first two levels pretty fun. I love myself some Halo though.
Jsquared77
Member
Is there a chance in hell we will see an ios and android version someday?
The more I play this, the more I feel like this is like a Diablo/Torchlight dungeon crawler wannabe with just Halo weapons and one special ability.
Perhaps the game started as a dungeon crawler, and then 343 courted them to do a Halo themed game.
The top down view makes it seem this way.
Game is fun for a simple sit down and play for 5-10 minutes scenario.
Perhaps the game started as a dungeon crawler, and then 343 courted them to do a Halo themed game.
The top down view makes it seem this way.
Game is fun for a simple sit down and play for 5-10 minutes scenario.
No because Microsoft points only apply to Xbox Live Marketplace. They haven't combined the Microsoft Store and Xbox Live Marketplace yet.
ExigentContact
Member
The Halo storyline doesn't make a whole lot of sense anymore, anyway. A lot of convoluted canon to sift through, especially in the wake of 343's appropriation of Halo.
Just passed that one.
Beat it on my first try although I'm using keyboard setup.
At the last chapter now.
Fights are a lot more intense.
This happened to me. It's a bug. You go to the indicator and then it disappears and you're left to die lol.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
Not exactly. The phrasing is letting her "complete the Spartain IV program". It would make sense to have a few prototypes/field-test soldiers out in the field to see how the program goes before greenlighting a fully-fledged program that requires an absolutely massive part of the budget.
Xbudz
Member
Here's what happems when trying to play on my Acer W500 Windows Tablet: vine.co/v/hKKdI2lxVWH
Try updating your graphics drivers.