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[RebornYeti]

It runs great on my laptop, not a hitch whatsoever.
It's pleasantly fun to play as well.
I like the classic sounding weapons. No more dubstep sounds yay!

Can't wait for controller support, although KB/M is doing just fine.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Holy crap, someone at 343 remembered what a Halo game is supposed to look and sound like. Normal sounding Halo weapons and Covies (along with looking the way they're supposed to) is so much better than what they threw together for Halo 4.

Yeah, my first thought was, that sounds like a Halo game. Refreshing after Halo 4.

 

[derFeef]

Is this an universal app? Guess not :/

LOL it's cheaper for W8 than for WP8 - guess I'll buy for PC.

 

[PseudoKirby]

Wait really? only available for verizon?? wtf how?

 

[Heretic]

Game is really fun! Don't game much on my pc so I need to get used to kb/m. Can't wait to get this on my 920 too!

 

[Symthic]

Spoiler

why isn't this on XBLA?

Probably because it isn't "large" enough to warrant an XBLA release. It'd be like releasing Angry Birds on XBLA... is it really worth it?

 

[grosvenor_92]

So does this bridge the gap between Halo 4 and 5 or is it just completely unrelated ?

 

[Xbudz]

So does this bridge the gap between Halo 4 and 5 or is it just completely unrelated ?

It's between Halo 3 and 4

 

[BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO]

Probably because it isn't "large" enough to warrant an XBLA release. It'd be like releasing Angry Birds on XBLA... is it really worth it?

Angry birds sold a fuck ton as a psn mini. The retail copy of angry birds also sold 1 million +.

 

[Penguins&PolarBears]

Okay Windows 8.1 is pretty damn cool. Bought the game on a Surface RT, signed in to my Xbox account and played through the first section of the game. Later on I went over to my Windows 8.1 PC and the game was automatically downloaded, when I launched the game I didn't have to sign in or setup anything and my progress in the game was synced up to where I left off. Amazeballs.

 

[StudioTan]

Wait really? only available for verizon?? wtf how?

For a month yeah. Seems pretty stupid but who knows how these deals happen?

 

[Doffen]

Downloading now for my Lumia 920. Damn that slow internet.

 

[Walshicus]

Probably because it isn't "large" enough to warrant an XBLA release. It'd be like releasing Angry Birds on XBLA... is it really worth it?

I fully expect it to come out for XBLA and the XB1 equivalent in the future.

 

[Toothless Spoon]

I downloaded this on my PC...win 8. I have a multi-monitor setup, no touch screen and I can't get this game to run :/ It loads up, but then goes back to start menu.

 

[NemesisPrime]

Okay Windows 8.1 is pretty damn cool. Bought the game on a Surface RT, signed in to my Xbox account and played through the first section of the game. Later on I went over to my Windows 8.1 PC and the game was automatically downloaded, when I launched the game I didn't have to sign in or setup anything and my progress in the game was synced up to where I left off. Amazeballs.

Welcome to next gen

 

[Omni]

I downloaded this on my PC...win 8. I have a multi-monitor setup, no touch screen and I can't get this game to run :/ It loads up, but then goes back to start menu.

As soon as it starts, click the left mouse button a few times. (that was happening to me earlier. By clicking the LMB you skip the opening videos and it should go straight to the menu)

 

[derFeef]

Oh sweet seems like the savestate is syncing between devices.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Can't wait till I download it on my Ativ S. How does it perform on the Surface RT?

 

[tait269]

Is it up on the UK Store yet?

 

[evanswolves]

yes £4.99

 

[John Caboose]

Bought it on W8, downloading now. When you go to the Trinidad Tobago link posted previously you can click view in windows store and the app will open up to Spartan Assault in your own store. If it just shows garbled stuff or something, try again later. Cost 55 SEK in Sweden.
EDIT:

Time to play.

 

[Forsythia]

I really like the game so far, but I hope they hurry up with the controller support.

 

[Caayn]

Great, my Nokia Lumia 920 isn't compatible ...

 

[tait269]

The launch trailer just came out:
http://youtu.be/ejLQNcmArbk

 

[Toothless Spoon]

As soon as it starts, click the left mouse button a few times. (that was happening to me earlier. By clicking the LMB you skip the opening videos and it should go straight to the menu)

I tried this and no go....it seems a few people are having crash problems - wish I could figure out what it is.

 

[Sordid]

Great, my Nokia Lumia 920 isn't compatible ...

I'm getting the same with my 920 in the UK :/

 

[show me your skeleton]

I'm getting the same with my 920 in the UK :/

exclusive to verizon (y'know, the american company) for a month. :/

 

[rulandos]

exclusive to verizon (y'know, the american company) for a month. :/

Wasn't that only in the US though, Don't all other countries just get it now?

https://twitter.com/joebelfiore/status/358049754225197056

 

[derFeef]

Doffen bought it successfully I think on his 920 - he's from Norway.

Downloading now for my Lumia 920. Damn that slow internet.

Yah.

 

[Hypertrooper]

I just bought at my family's Windows 8 computer. Mouse and keyboard are okay to play, right?

 

[Forsythia]

I just bought at my family's Windows 8 computer. Mouse and keyboard are okay to play, right?

Yes.

 

[Sordid]

Some folk in the UK have managed to buy it, saw a screenshot of their store and the game has an Orange symbol next to it. Maybe it's exclusive here too?

 

[Zumblakladla]

Totally okay.

 

[John Caboose]

Great, my Nokia Lumia 920 isn't compatible ...

I'm getting the same with my 920 in the UK :/

What does it say when you tap the info thingy?

 

[L.O.R.D]

i thought this game will come in WP8 also
i have htc 8X and i don't see it in the market

 

[Sordid]

What does it say when you tap the info thingy?

I get this:

My phone is definitely up to date and the game is available in the UK. I'm guessing it's because I'm with Three and not Orange :/

 

[John Caboose]

Try this.

i thought this game will come in WP8 also
i have htc 8X and i don't see it in the market

Scan the tag with Bing (there is an eye icon in the bottom bar in the app).

I get this:



My phone is definitely up to date and the app is available in the UK. I'm guessing it's because I'm with Three and not Orange :/

 

[L.O.R.D]

Scan the tag with Bing (there is an eye icon in the bottom bar in the app).

thanks, but...

 

[John Caboose]

thanks, but...

Well, wait for exclusivity to end or get it on W8. Not much else to do.

 

[BurnOutBrighter]

Cracks me up that they made a twin stick shooter without twin stick support.

 

[Zumblakladla]

They need to sell it on phones first...

 

[plagiarize]

I still have some left over credit from what I got my 928 from Verizon, so I've got it downloading now. Hopefully it's as cool as early impressions are making out.

 

[george01]

i've always been a fan of halo but i wouldn't recommend this serie to be played anymore!!!!!

 

[show me your skeleton]

Some folk in the UK have managed to buy it, saw a screenshot of their store and the game has an Orange symbol next to it. Maybe it's exclusive here too?

bet you any money those on ee or t-mobile can't get it either, despite them all being the same bloody company.

 

[SomethingInTheSea]

Been playing this on my surface over lunch, enjoying it so far. The Wraith controls took a bit of getting used to, but I gold starred the mission so it can't of been that bad.

 

[John Caboose]

Alright I just finished the tutorial and first mission (A1) on my tablet. It would appear that all of your progress is synced automatically because when I opened up Halo SA on my PC it was all there; mission progress, challenges, XP etc. The in-game achievement tracker didn't seem to have synced but the achievements themselves are stored in your Live profile anyway so it probably won't be a problem. EDIT: No idea if it syncs to phones. No way for me to check either.

 

[LastChance2Frag]

bet you any money those on ee or t-mobile can't get it either, despite them all being the same bloody company.

I have Lumia 920 T Mobile UK and can't get it either.

 

[Irate Drake]

I have Lumia 920 T Mobile UK and can't get it either.

That because of the Verizon Exclusivity.....

 

[Tashi]

i've always been a fan of halo but i wouldn't recommend this serie to be played anymore!!!!!

This input it very much appreciated.

Gonna be on a nice long train ride today, looking forward to keeping busy with the game. I just hope it won't completely kill battery

 

[zorbsie]

So is there really no way to earn credits in game? You can only buy them with real money? That's pretty shitty. Played through the first 2 campaigns and still haven't earned a single credit. Talk about nickel and dime tactics.