: I put tribute in quotes because it's really closer to "unlicensed
: cameo." There is a "Space Marine" character in hard as
: nails indie game 1001 Spikes, which is on a number of platforms, Xbox One
: included. This character can shoot his rifle, which sprays multiple
: bullets at enemies, destroying them quickly (the main character, by
: comparison, throws a single knife one at a time and takes a while to kill
: enemies). Additionally, Space Marine can use a plasma sword when in close
: proximity to an enemy. Also, it should probably go without saying that he
: looks a lot like a certain Spartan II we all know and love

: If that wasn't tribute enough, take a listen:
: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttY6MTbTb0I
: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ai5Yj4Ae-I

: Sound familiar? Yeah, that's pretty much the Halo theme mashed up with 1001
: Spikes' theme. Pretty cool tribute, if you ask me.

: Here's a little clip I recorded showing off the Space Marine's moves:
: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6crGypfiRik

No need to throw scare quotes around tribute, as I think it's pretty affectionately done. Whether or not it's a bit too close to Master Chief, is probably an issue where they use the low-fi 8-bit graphics to their advantage :P

Is the game any good?