Customer Reviews

Halo Wars / Game O.S.T.

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Just like other reviewers, this isn't exactly what I expected (actually I didn't know what to expect) but by no means is that a bad thing in this case. With a title like Halo Wars, not to mention the hype and previews behind it before it came out, one might expect an epic blast of war scores reminiscent of Halo 3. However, that's not the case here. The fact is that this is a drastically different sounding score due to two main factors: Bungie's Martin O'Donell wasn't behind this game's production, and its a strategy game, not a FPS.

Personally, I am more partial to liking softer, more ambient music that comes from soundtracks, and being that this is a strategy game, there are a lot of moments where action is slow and you are building things and exploring the stage rather then fighting hordes of Covenant, so the music is appropriate. The sound created has a kind of mystical sci-fi feel, which fits the story of Halo and sets the mood very well. Also, while being noticeably different from the previous Halo music, Halo Wars still holds true to some of the original themes, and incorporates them well into the newer music perfectly. The handful of action themes that are in here are pretty good for the most, although some are skippable.

I highly recommend this soundtrack for anyone who enjoys score music, or at the very least those who are fans of Halo. Regardless of what you enjoy this is good music, and its definitely a good buy, especially given the number of tracks. I love it,

Not a soundtrack made by the famous Halo man himself, O' Donnell, but Rippy does a good job with capturing the halo sound. I liked this soundtrack a lot and as you listen to it you'll think back to each mission as the soundtrack follows suite sequentially. The song at the end of the game's credits is my favorite, Insignificantia (All Sloppy/No Joe). Before I bought this I captured the song using my computer's sound card but I really wanted to have a legal physical copy. Fingerprints Are Broken and Money or Meteors follow suite as second and third favorites. This is a good soundtrack to have in your game music collection or if you like the Halo universe you'll probably want to compliment this with your Halo collection. I recommend for game music and halo fans either or.

This is a beautiful composition of Steven Rippy's finest work. It contains Military Ensembles, rework Halo Themes, with a futuristic background music. Expect the songs from the cinematics within the games, to the all the different songs heard during the game.

I find the music to be jumping all over the place however, from a calm and soothing ambient music, to all out warfare, within the same 3 minute song. Other than that, it's a great album.

When I bought Halo Wars the first thing that caught my attention was the beautiful music. I bought this and I must say this soundtrack is amazing. It's my second favorite Halo Soundtrack, my first being Halo 3 ODST's soundtrack. If you like that soundtrack then I highly suggest getting this one. Some of the songs are short but there are 25 songs. Get this album if you are a Halo fan or if you like this kind of music, you won't be disappointed!

Ok, i first thought it might not be as good as the others. I was wrong, it is really good, but it is diffrent. I felt it had less peek heroism moments, but at the same time better music in general. The other Halo OSTs are really good, but at some point they get repetitive or shallow...hard to explain, but if youve heard them, youll know. This one doesnt have that much of that. I dont think they got the Original signature that Marty produced, wich I love, but they've achived to enter the halo Universe with something really good and a bit diffrent.

I do recommend the product if you like the other ost, it completes the Halo ost series, even if you dont like Halo Wars (i finished the game and never played it again, not a fan of strategy games).

I have all the halo soundtracks and love listening to all of them.I just wanted to say even though this is not the soundtrack composer that did the other halo soundtracks that this soundtrack is just as good.So far I have listened to this entire album and like all the tracks on this cd.If you have the other halo soundtracks add this one to the collection.

I really love this CD. It has all the great music by Stephen Rippy, who did a Great Job in Marty's Absence.

This soundtrack is very good, very easy on the ears, and definitely brings a new musical feeling to the Halo universe. That being said, it's not composed by Martin O'Donnell, and while Stephen Rippy did a pretty good job, it's my gut feeling that O'Donnell could have done better. Spirit of Fire is definitely an emotional piece that conveys the desperation of the Human-Covenant war very well, and while the rest of the music is good, none of the rest of the music has quite the powerful punch that this piece has.

Halo Wars (Original Soundtrack) is amazing! It literaly takes you away from the real world and brings you into the world of the Halo Wars. It makes you want to listen to it over and over again. I absolutely LOVE Halo Wars (Original Soundtrack) and so would ANY Halo Wars fan!

Of all the Halo soundtracks this is the best! It does not have the "Video Game" feel just pleasing music.

Great Buy.