That Epic Ballad we enjoyed is calling us back to action, Will you answer the Call?
Please note that this Review may contain spoilers from the Original game
Some key points that this Definitive Edition offers:
- Improved Graphics and visuals.
- New achievements.
- All the DLC’s from the original Halo Wars are included in this game.
Definitive Edition:
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition was only obtainable in the purchase of the Ultimate Edition of Halo Wars 2, but later the standalone version was made available for individual purchase.
As it stands Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is playable on Xbox One, Windows 10 and then the Standalone version can be purchased on Steam. The game offers numerous updates and improvements worthy of current gen’s hardware.
Numerous visual improvements were made to the game to give it a more realistic and better look. In game details are clearer than ever and so much more beautiful.
The games graphics have received a major overhaul as well to generally update and improve the entire look of the game and to offer 4K support.
Audio improvements have also been made to ensure that the entire game can be re-experienced with today’s hardware to truly relive Halo Wars like never before. New achievements have also been added to the game.
Last but not least every DLC that the original had was added to Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, and this includes the Honor Guard Wraith and the Fireball Warthog from the Limited Edition.
DLC List:
- Unique unit: Fireball Warthog
- Unique unit: Honor Guard Wraith
- Strategic Options Pack
- Historic Battle map pack
MGR Gaming’s Conclusions:
For a more detailed Review on the Base game of Halo Wars, have a look at the original Review here. When it comes down to the numbers this is a must have, whether you are a game collector, achievement hunter, a Halo Fan or just new to the Universe.
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition will give you a beautiful gaming experience whether you are new or seasoned to the series. The game plays and handles beautifully.
As someone who played the original, I can say that this gem has been improved in every way offering you very fresh experience in terms of replaying a title.
The game sells for a very reasonable price and considering that you get every DLC that the original offered including the Limited Edition skins, you really are getting a steal here.
I am not going to go into the gameplay, for those that are interested you can just look at my original Halo Wars review for that. This review mainly focuses on the Definite Edition and why it is worth it.
Additional Info:
Platforms: PC: Xbox One
Genre: RTS: Strategy: Sci-fi
Censor Rating: Mature
Age Rating: 16
Developer: Ensemble Studios: Behaviour Interactive: 343 Industries
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Release Date: Early Access 20 December 2016:
Release Date: Final Version 22 February 2017
Release Date: Standalone Version 20 April 2017
MGR Gaming Steam Curator:
https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32364038/
