Halo Wars 2
Halo Wars 2
Halo Wars 2, publié par Microsoft Studios et développé conjointement par The Creative Assembly et 343 Industries, est sorti le 21 février 2017 sur PC (Microsoft Windows) et Xbox One. Ce titre de stratégie en temps réel, fonctionnant sur le moteur Phoenix d'Ensemble Studios et protégé par la gestion des droits numériques du Microsoft Store, place le capitaine Cutter et l'équipage du vaisseau UNSC Spirit of Fire face aux Brutes du clan des Bannis, menés par le guerrier Atriox, sur l'Arche, un ancien sanctuaire Forerunner. Le jeu propose de diriger des armées de Spartans et d'autres forces de l'univers Halo sur un champ de bataille inédit.
D'une durée de huit heures pour l'histoire principale et de près de quarante-huit heures et demie pour une expérience complète, Halo Wars 2 a reçu un accueil critique mitigé dans l'ensemble, avec un score Metacritic de 70, un score OpenCritic de 78 et une note agrégée de 74,77. La presse a toutefois salué certains aspects du titre, comme le souligne COGconnected qui évoque une histoire superbe ouvrant de nombreuses perspectives pour la suite, tandis que Gaming Age recommande chaleureusement de s'y essayer. De leur côté, des joueurs sur Metacritic expriment leur satisfaction, qualifiant le jeu de très bon avec une mécanique solide et une bande-son appréciée, même si l'un d'eux relève des notes variées selon les aspects techniques évalués.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« I wholeheartedly urge you to check out Halo Wars 2, whether it’s with the release of the Ultimate Edition this week or the standard release next Tuesday. It’s packed with content on both the multiplayer and single-player side, all of which is fun to play. It also has a pretty fantastic story attached to it, incredible cutscenes, and an amazing soundtrack to boot. Ideally we won’t have to wait another 9 years for a Halo Wars 3. »
« Halo Wars 2 delivers a superb story that ends with a million possibilities on what could happen in future games. »
« Halo Wars 2 is an absolute masterstroke, taking console RTS limitations and somehow not only bypassing them, but making them unmissable features. This is one of the most well-made and cleverly designed games I have played in a long time. I hope it sets a precedent for other games to follow. »
« Halo Wars 2 isn't afraid to mess with the standard RTS formula, and it's a better game because of it. Simply put, this is one of the best reasons to own an Xbox One. »
« Halo Wars 2 has an epic campaign, a complete multiplayer and amazing cinematic moments. Meet a new and fearsome enemy Atriox that endangers the entire galaxy and the UNSC must stop it by all means. It improves all aspects and adds new things like the addictive Blitz mode. Play alone or in company and enjoy one of the best experiences. »
« Halo Wars 2 does a fantastic job building on the foundation laid out by the original game. New modes and new characters highlight what is a fun return to the Halo universe, even if the campaign is shorter than I’d prefer. »
« Halo Wars 2 is the best RTS you can play on consoles today. Whether you're a Halo lore junky looking to toy around with the campaign or a competitive RTS player looking for intense multiplayer matches, you can't do much better than this. Creative Assembly definitely stuck the landing with Halo Wars 2, pleasing fans of the original, bringing new players into the fold, and delivering a worthy successor to Ensemble's 2009 cult classic. »
« I know I’ve mentioned Starcraft II a couple of times in this review, but it’s certainly the yardstick by which most RTS games are measured and this one is no different. There are obvious comparisons to be drawn between both games and Creative Assembly certainly wears its influences proudly, but Halo Wars 2 never strays into clone territory. It stands well on its own, creating an experience that combines cinematic storytelling with varied and interesting strategic gameplay, as well as throwing in a few explosions for which Halo is often known. And best of all, it manages to be accessible enough that even a blunt object like myself can finish the campaign. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« It's a great game. I highly recommend it. It has a lot of action, its mechanics are very good, the story line is very solid and of course the master chief is great. »
« Halo Wars 2 (2017) Jugabilidad 8 Gráficos 8.8 Rendimiento 9 Sonido 9 Música 10 Diseño de niveles 9 IA 8 Multi 8 Inicio 8 Desarrollo 9 Conclusión 10 General 9 Total 8.7 »
« Halo Wars 2 was a goated game. everything was very good. plot was literally better than halo 3 halo 3 odst (i really liked both of these btw) halo 4 halo 5 and halo infinite (i really liked infinite btw) »
« I wouldn’t recommend, art style is fun but I would rather replay StarCraft 1 billion times then play this game ever again »
« Halo Wars was the first good RTS game for consoles. And while Halo Wars 2 does not do much new, it still is hours of nice gameplay. Overall rating: 8.1. »
« This was a fun RTS game. The story was interesting and it had some awesome cutscenes. The gameplay is cool too. I liked it. »
« Best RPG Game on a console for me. Better than Part 1 expect the cut scenes. Hope for Part 3 soon. »
« A história de Halo Wars 2 retoma após os eventos do primeiro jogo, com a tripulação do Spirit of Fire emergindo de um sono criogênico décadas depois. Eles se encontram em um confronto com uma nova ameaça chamada Banished, liderada pelo temível Atriox. A narrativa é bem elaborada e apresenta uma progressão cativante, repleta de reviravoltas e momentos emocionantes. Os personagens são carismáticos e bem desenvolvidos, envolvendo os jogadores em suas jornadas e motivações. A jogabilidade de Halo Wars 2 mantém a essência do jogo original, oferecendo uma experiência de estratégia em tempo real fluida e acessível. Os controles são intuitivos tanto no console quanto no PC, permitindo que os jogadores comandem suas forças e explorem as mecânicas estratégicas de forma eficiente. A construção de bases, o gerenciamento de recursos e a tomada de decisões táticas são elementos-chave que adicionam profundidade e variedade ao jogo. Uma das melhorias notáveis em relação ao jogo anterior é a adição do modo Blitz. Este modo combina elementos de estratégia em tempo real com um sistema de cartas, permitindo que os jogadores personalizem e adaptem suas táticas de acordo com as cartas disponíveis. É uma abordagem inovadora que adiciona um elemento estratégico adicional ao gameplay e proporciona partidas rápidas e emocionantes. Visualmente, Halo Wars 2 é impressionante. Os detalhes dos ambientes, unidades e efeitos visuais contribuem para uma experiência imersiva e visualmente atraente. A variedade de locais, desde vastas paisagens alienígenas até bases inimigas detalhadas, adiciona profundidade e diversidade ao jogo. A trilha sonora, composta por Gordy Haab e Brian Trifon, complementa perfeitamente a atmosfera do jogo, criando uma experiência auditiva envolvente. »
