343 Industries Announce Halo: Spartan Assault, Coming July To Windows 8 PC's, Tablets And Windows Phone 8

343 Industries have announced Halo: Spartan Assault, a downloadable game coming to Windows 8 Devices this July. This $6.99 Windows 8 exclusive is a top down action shooter set between Halo 3 and Halo 4.



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Top features include the following:

• 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 consolelike 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 Medals

• 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.

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