Xbox 360 and Xbox One players use a physical gamepad, while Windows players can use either a gamepad, or keyboard and mouse. On touchscreen mobile devices, players control the character through virtual joysticks-the left stick controls movement and the right stick controls the direction of the character's fire-along with buttons along the edge of the screen. The control method for the game depends on the host device. Players assume the role of human supersoldiers fighting against a splinter faction of the former alien alliance known as the Covenant. Halo: Spartan Assault is a shooter game where players experience gameplay from an overhead top-down perspective. Spartan Assault 's replication of the Halo franchise look-and-feel was praised by reviewers. Gameplay The player character (center) firing on enemies.
Spartan Assault was followed by a sequel, Spartan Strike, in 2015. Reviewers praised the game for its success at replicating Halo 's aesthetic the mobile versions of the game received lower average scores. The game received mixed reviews on release.
The developers spent time adapting Halo 's distinctive elements to a touchscreen game meant to be played in short bursts. The console versions also feature an exclusive cooperative horde mode.Īfter years of rumored or cancelled handheld Halo projects, Spartan Assault was the franchise's first mobile game. The game launched with 25 single-player missions an additional campaign released as downloadable content. Players control the human soldiers Sarah Palmer and Edward Davis as they fight a new splinter faction of the alien Covenant. Halo: Spartan Assault is set between the events of Halo 3 and Halo 4. The game subsequently released on Xbox 360, Xbox One, Steam, and iOS. Part of the Halo media franchise, the game was released on July 18, 2013, for Microsoft's Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 platforms. Halo: Spartan Assault is a twin stick shooter video game developed by 343 Industries and Vanguard Games.