Halo Wars update talks Legendary and leaders
The latest Halo Wars monthly update is up and gives us a few fun details regarding our favorite Halo themed real time strategy game. First is that the game will include the famous (infamous?) Legendary difficulty found in all the Halo games. In its current state, Legendary appears to be somewhat uneven, with some members of developer Ensemble Studios going so far as to say that Legendary is unbeatable. The game is still being polished though and the update assures fans that "Legendary will be a challenge that will be worthy for the most experienced players."
Second, and somewhat more intriguing, the update mentions a new feature in Halo Wars: leaders. Before any given match, players will choose a leader. Each leader will bestow certain abilities, lending another layer of strategy to the game. For example, one leader has the ability to call in a carpet bombing, while another leader order a devastating MAC gun blast from orbit. A leader may also be able to command special units, such as Captain Cutter who can utilize the Elephant, which acts as a mobile barracks that can train new troops. Another leader can command the mech-like Cyclops units. Choosing a leader that complements a player's given play style sounds like it will be key to victory.
Don't get to excited though, Spring 2009 is still a long way away.
Second, and somewhat more intriguing, the update mentions a new feature in Halo Wars: leaders. Before any given match, players will choose a leader. Each leader will bestow certain abilities, lending another layer of strategy to the game. For example, one leader has the ability to call in a carpet bombing, while another leader order a devastating MAC gun blast from orbit. A leader may also be able to command special units, such as Captain Cutter who can utilize the Elephant, which acts as a mobile barracks that can train new troops. Another leader can command the mech-like Cyclops units. Choosing a leader that complements a player's given play style sounds like it will be key to victory.
Don't get to excited though, Spring 2009 is still a long way away.











Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Arnon @ Aug 4th 2008 11:12AM
I really want to pllaaaay =
Neuromancer @ Aug 4th 2008 11:29AM
Mech like cyclops huh?
At first I was going to say Quake Wars ripoff.. But then I looked and QW ripped it off Battletech. The question now becomes, where did Battletech rip it off of?
Richard Mitchell @ Aug 4th 2008 12:00PM
Well, mechs have been around for a while.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mecha
ZEBRA NINER @ Aug 4th 2008 11:46AM
MAC slugs! w00t!
Bravo6 @ Aug 4th 2008 11:56AM
Looking forward to it. Still can't see playing an RTS on the console, but I'm going to try.
SadisticHam @ Aug 4th 2008 1:18PM
Starting to sound like the Warcraft 3 set up, i do hope so.
nawtcool @ Aug 5th 2008 9:22AM
RTS for consoles rape... lord of the rings: battle for middle earth is the SHIZZZNIT!!!
Has anyone heard of a BETA testing for this game?!?!?!?! I want to have the BETA!!!!!
EXCLAMATION POINTS FTW!!!!!!!