Even if they don’t all want to play it

Halo Warsis a curious thing. TheHaloties give it some crossover appeal for people who just want moreHalocanon. But, the real-time strategy genre may be the exact opposite of first-person shooters. These games areHaloin name and lore only.

That’s why you can’t exactly fault aHalofan for showing disdain towardHalo Wars. It’s just not really what they signed up for. It’s like that time Lil Wayne made a rock album. Yeah, it’s still Lil Wayne and it’s still music, but just because you think he’s a good rapper doesn’t mean you want to listen to him fumble his way through a guitar solo.

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WithHalo Wars 2just a couple of weeks away, Microsoft has released a launch trailer that appeals to theHalofan far more than the real-time strategy fan. It’s all sci-fi action cinematics, a look that’s much more befitting of a summer blockbuster popcorn flick than a game about commanding units around a battlefield. It’s neat but also probably misrepresentative.

For those who have an interest inHalo Wars 2but aren’t committed to purchasing it, keep an eye on Destructoid in the coming weeks. We have a giveaway planned that will have some lucky readers playing for free.

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