Halo Wars is a real-time action strategy game for the Xbox 360 that allows the player to control large armies and to shrewdly direct them in realistic warfare. Set early in the iconic war between the Covenant and UNSC - made famous by the Halo FPS games - Halo Wars provides a new angle on the war while bringing new heroes to the battle.
Microsoft released today the “Strategic Options” Game Add-on Pack for Halo Wars. Available for 800 Microsoft Points, this new DLC includes three new game modes:
- Keepaway - The “Halo Wars” adaptation of Capture the Flag. Teams will battle it out to capture a free-roaming Forerunner Sentinel to score points before the other team. Capture three sentinels to claim victory.
- Tug of War - This mode is all about having a stronger army than the opponent. Defeating enemies is essential, but success is determined by a combination of the army, buildings and resources left standing in the end.
- Reinforcement - This mode is all active battle units are provided in successive waves. Players must adapt their tactics and use the ever-changing set of units to outwit and outlast the enemy.
Additionally, the “Strategic Options” Game Add-on Pack also adds four new Achievements worth a total of 100 points:
- “One and Done” (30 points): Score the winning point in a game of Keepaway against Legendary A.I.’s
- “Pull Hard, Pull Deep” (20 points): Win and never trail in a Tug of War game
- “Freak on a Streak” (20 points): Gain at least 15 population from a single wave in a Reinforcement game
- “Living Loving Bug” (30 points): Obtain a Scarab during a Reinforcement game
