Halo Zero
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| Developer(s) | Dobermann Software |
| Publisher(s) | self-published |
| Release date(s) | December 12, 2005 |
| Genre(s) | 2D sidescrolling platform game |
| Mode(s) | single player, online multiplayer. |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Media | Internet content delivery |
| System requirements | 1 GHz CPU, 256MB RAM |
| Input | mouse, keyboard |
Halo Zero is a free fan-made two-dimensional platform game based on Bungie Studios' Halo series. The game was developed by Dobermann Software, a French independent game studio, and was released for online distribution on December 12, 2005.[1] In Halo Zero, the player assumes the role of Master Chief as he battles Covenant forces on Reach, prior to the events of Halo: Combat Evolved.
Halo Zero was created using Multimedia Fusion Pro, a software authoring tool designed by Clickteam. Being derived largely from Halo: Combat Evolved, the game features sprite representations of Halo:CE characters and weapons, some of which were borrowed from Halo: Blood Covenant, another fan-made game.
Dobermann Software has no plans to port Halo Zero to any video game console due to legal concerns and a lack of funding. Mac or Linux ports of the title are also unlikely, as the Multimadia Fusion Pro program was developed exclusively for Windows. The developers have noted that they do not wish to release their code or development rights to any third party. However Dobermann Software has released a level development tool, currently available for download at the official Halo Zero site.
In addition to its non-console status, the game is incompatible with the Halo games and book series, and as such, is considered non-canonical.
Although the game features an online multiplayer mode, players may experience technical difficulties because of several design flaws. Two players can join the same server, but lag and other connection failures occur, and players with routers cannot host servers even with correct port configuration. These and other technical concerns are addressed in the official Halo Zero FAQ.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Tor Thorsen. Halo Zero finished. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2006-06-13.
- ^ MiniSiets. Halo Zero FAQ. Halo Zero Forums. Retrieved on 2006-06-24.
[edit] External links
- Dobermann Website, official site
- Halo Zero at GameFAQs
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