14 DAY TRIAL // After seeing its name appear on a list of leaked games that will be revealed at E3 2013, Halo: Spartan Assault has been officially confirmed by Microsoft as a game designed for Windows 8 PCs and tablets, as well as Windows Phone 8 handsets.
The Halo series saw the release of Halo 4 last year on Xbox 360, and Microsoft is expected to share quite a few interesting news about the series at E3 2013.
Until then, the company has confirmed Halo: Spartan Assault, a new type of experience that will appear for Windows 8-powered PCs and tablets but also for smartphones that use Windows Phone 8.
The game is a top-down action shooter that will play the same no matter the platform, according to a Microsoft statement.
"Set between the events of Halo 3 and Halo 4, Halo: Spartan Assault is a new chapter of the award-winning "Halo" universe that explores the first missions of the Spartan Ops program and dives deeper into the backstory of Human-Covenant wars," the company said.
"Play through the eyes of either Commander Sarah Palmer or Spartan Davis stationed aboard the UNSC Infinity as they fight never-before-seen battles against Covenant forces. With rich storytelling, intuitive controls, and best-in-class action, audio and graphics, "Halo: Spartan Assault" brings the epic scale and action of the "Halo" universe to mobile devices through unrivaled action and intensity."
Quite a lot of interesting features are included in Halo: Spartan Assault, ranging from its story and gameplay to in-app purchases (microtransactions) that allow speeding up training or to acquiring boosts, weapons, or armor abilities.
Check out the full list of features below.
- Original “Halo” gameplay. An action-packed, single-player campaign spanning 25 missions in battles never before experienced in the Halo Universe, all played from a top-down camera view - New and immersive storyline. An original story set between the events of “Halo 3” and “Halo 4,” experience a new war with the Covenant, the first missions of the Spartan Ops program and the rise of Commander Sarah Palmer, all with best-in-class graphics and audio - Built for simplicity. A unique fusion of touch and console-like controls for easy pick-up-and-play gaming, with the added flexibility of keyboard and mouse controls on Windows 8 PCs and tablets2 - Integration with “Halo 4.” Earn experience points (XP), all-new Achievements, and unlock emblems for your “Halo 4” Spartan career, with additional integration features available after launch - Nonstop competitive fun. Compete against friends in Leaderboards or hone your skills against an onslaught of Weekly Challenges while collecting more than 40 in-game Achievements and Med - In-app purchases. Grind to earn upgrades or speed up your training by purchasing credits for boosts, unique weapons or armor abilities - Only on Windows. Available only on Windows 8 PCs and tablets and Windows Phone 8 devices.
Check out a series of screenshots and a video of Halo: Spartan Assault below.
