Halo Wars 2 review: Spartans meet StarCraft, again

By Tim Biggs
Updated February 20 2017 - 1:23pm, first published 12:17pm
Atriox and his Banished are a much more interesting alien force than the traditional Covenant. Photo: Supplied
Atriox and his Banished are a much more interesting alien force than the traditional Covenant. Photo: Supplied
Hero units, like the UNSC's Spartans, add a bit of an adventure game feel during the campaign.
Hero units, like the UNSC's Spartans, add a bit of an adventure game feel during the campaign.
Ground units, air units and vehicles all have their strengths and weaknesses in battle.
Ground units, air units and vehicles all have their strengths and weaknesses in battle.
Advanced tactics are a must to succeed. For instance fire-spewing hellbringers are strong against infantry but very vulnerable, so should be flown from your base to the attack site.
Advanced tactics are a must to succeed. For instance fire-spewing hellbringers are strong against infantry but very vulnerable, so should be flown from your base to the attack site.
The cinematics, by Blur, are gorgeous as always.
The cinematics, by Blur, are gorgeous as always.
Multiplayer matches can be chaotic.
Multiplayer matches can be chaotic.
Blitz mode is an interesting diversion, but you'll need to get lucky (or have deep pockets) to get all the cards you want for the leader you like.
Blitz mode is an interesting diversion, but you'll need to get lucky (or have deep pockets) to get all the cards you want for the leader you like.

Like its predecessor, Halo Wars 2 combines the lore, character and artistry of the main Halo series with the methodical gameplay of a real-time strategy outing like StarCraft or Warcraft III. Unlike its predecessor, Halo Wars 2 is real close to feeling like the best of both worlds.

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