Nope. Verizon exclusivity is US only, the game is available everywhere else right now (well it should be, it seems like it's Orange only in the UK)
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Halo: Spartan Assault |OT| Feels Like Halo
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Nope. Verizon exclusivity is US only, the game is available everywhere else right now (well it should be, it seems like it's Orange only in the UK)
LastChance2Frag
Neo Member
Seems to be available in other regions plus someone posted a screenshot earlier of it being available in UK marketplace on Orange.
Edit: as above
Caayn
Member
Halo SA doesn't even show up when I search for it in the store. I can only see it on the website (windowsphone.com) and via the QR code. But both give me the same error.
My Phone is up-to-date my carrier is T-Mobile and I don't live in the US. Why 343i can I not download it for my Phone?
Edit: Anyone found out if it's possible to change the graphical settings on the PC version? I'd like to run it windowed instead of full screen.
What are the credits used for, is it just cosmetic stuff or is it attached to something you need to progress?
The Real Napsta
Member
Can you name drop your surface pro a few more times? I'm having trouble remembering which device you own.
You can buy weapons (that last only one round) and boosters and probably more with them.
Chiaroscuro
Member
My Live account is US, however I am in Brazil.
Normally I could switch regions on the phone and access every market, paying with paypal.
No luck this time, tried US, UK, Germany and Brazil, all gives me the same error, that the application is not available to me.
Is it specifically checking for Live regions?
Normally I could switch regions on the phone and access every market, paying with paypal.
No luck this time, tried US, UK, Germany and Brazil, all gives me the same error, that the application is not available to me.
Is it specifically checking for Live regions?
Hargenx
Member
I'm on Brazil too, and is showing Halo for me 12 dilmas.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
If it was pay once I wouldn't complain as much, but yeah one time use only is pretty bad. It's not as if I haven't dropped 14 dollars on this game buying it on both platforms. I've played free to play games that give you ways to earn credits slowly and buy them if you don't want to grind. I can accept that. But this just feels wrong. Would have loved to do some levels with the rocket launcher just for laughs.
MrGreencastle
Member
Downloading on my Surface RT, will post some impressions. Hopefully it will perform OK, if so, I'll pick it up on WP8, too.
Caayn
Member
Agreed. These are the two major things that are wrong with this game. Credits can't be earned ingame, and there's no cross-buy. Even though both are connected to a MS account.
Caayn
Member
I bought the PC version with a credit card. There were multiple payment options. Just can't remember which option you had
Irate Drake
Neo Member
So this $7 game has micro transactions?
343i has officially killed Halo...
343i has officially killed Halo...
The thing that makes the no cross-buy sting even more is that progress is synced between the platforms.
I don't want to complain too much though. I really like playing the game. Looks and sounds great. Have only played on surface and phone, really want to check out mouse and keyboard controls on the desktop. Can't wait for controller support to show up.
Caayn
Member
I haven't finished the game yet, so it's a bit early for me to talk about the canon. But there are some grave mistakes. For example the first active Spartan IVs was in 2553. Yet the first mission in the game takes place in 2552 with Sarah Palmer already as a Spartan IV instead of an ODST.
I'm aware that we still need to wait for the third book of the Kilo-Five trilogy. Maybe that book is going to explain things / rewrite things again.
I'm aware that we still need to wait for the third book of the Kilo-Five trilogy. Maybe that book is going to explain things / rewrite things again.
Chiaroscuro
Member
How? Do you have an US or Brazilian Live Account?
Mine is US, although my cellphone account is Brazilian (unlocked device bought in Brazil).
I switch to Brazilian Marketplace and still gets the same message.
Only if you don't want to earn points in game to buy weapons.
Miles Quaritch
Member
This release is one giant clusterfuck. So much so that I've lost all interest in the game.
Sort your shit out 343, this is embarrassing.
Sort your shit out 343, this is embarrassing.
So ehm...
I use a HTC 8S Windows 8 phone. I wasn't planning on buying it or anything, but it's still a bit strange.
Requires 1GB of RAM. Will be updated to support 512MB phones in august
First, it's a fun game. Second, those micro-transactions are completely optional and have little to no bearing on the ability to enjoy the base game.
Beer Monkey
Member
Ever play Jetpack Joyride?
Does it cost $7? If not you can't really compare them.
The micro transactions wouldn't be so bad if there was a way to grind for the credits. If you want to try any of the extras like boosts, weapons and power ups you have to buy in game credits with real money. On top of that those things only last one round! For a game that costs $7, that seems very slimy.
I played the game on the desktop with mouse and keyboard. Have to say I like this control scheme a lot. I only wish I could map some of the commands to my other mouse buttons. Like change weapon with the wheel and melee with mouse 4/5.
I played the game on the desktop with mouse and keyboard. Have to say I like this control scheme a lot. I only wish I could map some of the commands to my other mouse buttons. Like change weapon with the wheel and melee with mouse 4/5.
Beer Monkey
Member
I'd pay money for it, yet I never have spent a penny on microtransactions for it nor do I feel the desire to.
Microtransactions do not automatically break games, it depends on how they are implemented and how the game is structured.
Workaround
http://wmpoweruser.com/how-to-get-halo-spartan-assault-on-your-att-windows-phone/
Edit: Worked perfectly. Downloading now.
Warm Machine
Member
Mouse and keyboard controls are great. Playing it on my Surface last night.
Chiaroscuro
Member
Thanks. That worked. I tried Fiddler before but it seems that the configuration file was not all correct.
Diablohead
Member
Palmer is in it? ugh really, she is the worst.
Didn't read through the rest of the thread...but you realize you can change your Win8 region easily to buy it? Right? Right....?
Hargenx
Member
On PC I'm Brazil, and is there, Loja -> Destaques just on the front page.
Caayn
Member
I know. But uptill now she has been mute, thank god for that. Her voice is good, but the script makes her horrible in Halo 4.
Anyway, just was able to buy to the WP8 version. For some reason the WP8 version is €6.49 while the W8 version is €5.99. It's a small difference but still, why?
So far I like that the plasma repeater, wolverines and flame grenades are back in the game. And it's funny but Spartan Assault feels more like Halo than Halo 4 did to me. I dislike that the PC version feels like a quick and dirty port. Due to the lack of features such as key-binding.
Edit:
Just played a game on my mobile. The touch controls takes a few second to get used to but they're good. The WP8 and W8 version each have their own achievement list. So you can have the game twice in your gamehistory when you've got both versions.
NobleGundam
Banned
Would be sick if there's a mod to play the game in third or first person.
Chiaroscuro
Member
Nope. Not here.
Switching to Portuguese: não aparece aqui nos destaques no PC (mesmo deslogado). No telefone também não. Consegui baixar usando o Fiddler. Estranho...
It's a Metro app, so it only runs full screen, unless you have a 3rd party hack to 'window' Metro apps. You can snap it, though. That works really well.
soulassssns
Banned
Damn it! I paid for the game and when I go to install it (win 8.1 preview) It asks me to login in and then it says there was an error.
ebullientprism
Member
Caayn
Member
There's a reason as to why W8.1 isn't released yet
Co-op would be sweet. Even if it was just co-op like ODST, were you could only play with your friends.
Also is it just me or are the letters in the WP8 version a bit small/vague?
I'm getting the same error. Still doesn't work after synching the app license, resetting the Windows store, and rebooting my Surface.
Xbudz
Member
Nah. The thought never crossed my mind. If it had, I probably still wouldn't have bothered.
Things need to work as intended, especially when you're telling people when it's going to be available ahead of time. Right? Right....!
R3TRO
Member
WOOT