Maybe 9 months to late Halo: Spartan Assault released for Windows 8 and Windows RT

Microsoft have released Halo: Spartan Assault in the Windows Store today, the game makes great use of the Halo franchise and includes 25 missions playable via touch or keyboard. I don’t play many games on my Surface RT but I was interested to see how well it performed.

The game using thumb controls on the touch screen that emulate the way an Xbox controller works, the left thumb controls the movement and right the weapons and it surprisingly works very well on a touch device. What I was really interested to see was how it performed on a Surface RT, I am pleased to say it performs very well. There is no lag or stuttering and the load times are reasonable.

My only problem with the game is that it should have been available at the launch of Windows 8 and Windows RT. Microsoft have taken a $900 write down due to unsold Surface RT devices and part of the Surface problem with the devices where a lack of apps and this Halo game would have been a great way of showing developers and consumers the potential of the Surface devices. I am not saying the game would have made the Surface RT a success but it may have helped.

The game is available from the Windows Store for £4.99, is a nice game especially for touch devices and well worth taking a look at.

Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to touch-based devices for the very first time. Battle your way through 25 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program and Halo 4’s Spartan Commander, Sarah Palmer.

Earn Xbox achievements, complete mission and weekly challenges, unlock new customizations for your Halo 4 career, and compete against your friends for the top scores in the leaderboards.

It’s time to join the assault, Spartan!

Features

Epic campaign featuring 25 action packed levels with a brand new Halo story set just before the events of Halo 4.

Command many of your favorite Halo weapons, vehicles, and armor abilities, and customize your Spartan to create the perfect Spartan warrior.

Controls built for action and simplicity with virtual joysticks for touch and the added flexibility of keyboard and mouse control.

Earn XP and unlock Emblems to enhance your Spartan Career in Halo 4.

Complete weekly challenges for XP and compete against your friends in Leaderboards for ultimate bragging rights