Hopefully there will be more improved games of this genre, because the idea is Hella-fun~ Still a cool game.
Remember back in the day when we all owned semi-crappy/playable computers? Alright.. now jump back in time and try to recall a game called Mechwarrior. You either loved it or hated it depending on your tastes, but I was a lover... uhh .. yea. It's old, but it's a classic in my book. I mean come on.. being able to build your own towering robot of carnage and unleashing it? Well.. it wasn't as expansive as I make it out to be because you had different variations of specific models that you could add weapons to. But it was one of my favorite games back then.
Ever since that game, different developers tried to carry on with thier own spin off of the Mech combat genre. For instance, microsoft came up with Mechassault for the Xbox. I ended up owning this game.. and a year later.. selling it. I won't bother to write a review about it because there's not much at all to tell. Of corse then there came a sequel to that, and then when the 360 was launched, rumors of a new mech game was being spread around.
Of corse this game has been out for some time, but I actually just bought it used about a week ago and decided that I'd share my opinion (once again) to all you game lovers of the world.
Graphics: 6.5
Yea I know, I have to give it some leeway since it was practically a launch title for the 360, but the graphics really aren't that impressive. They aren't crappy by any means but I think a little more effort could have been possible. I mean come on... Gears of War anyone? It's definately possible.
Sound: 6.0
Okay.. if there gonna be mech smashing, metal scorching, rocket flying, machine-gun shredding action in this game... then for the love of God put a halfway decent soundtrack in it!!!!! I seriously have to turn my stereo speakers off when I'm at any title menu because the music is.. repulsive. Remember one of Mechwarrior's plusses? It had it's own awesome soundtrack. It was like.. classical mixed with techno. Plus the game itself worked as a soundtrack in any CD player. Hell.. even Mechassault had an awesome soundtrack.. I remember tappin my feet when the music pounded in that game. But this game? I've played japanese-anime based games that have been diced up by the critics with soundtracks equivalent to this one. Seriously Sega... what the Hell..
Gameplay: 8.5
By far the best aspect of the game. Probably the only thing that would ever make this game memorable (not to mention keeping it a shade above mediocre). But I'm getting ahead of myself.. I mean to only pay compliments to the Xbox Live aspect. The single player campaign is only there to train you up for Live. In actuality.. you don't really even need to bother with single player because it's obvious the developers didn't either. I played the first 2 missions and was bored out of my mind.
Then... I switched to Live..
Now this is what I'm talking about! Choosing between 3 different nations to fight a never ending war over a continent online? With your own fully customizable robot?? And teaming up in an optional squadron with other live players??? I must say i was impressed... Just a shame that nobody plays this game anymore because.. it has a lot of fun factor to offer to the Chromehound faithful.
Value: 7.0
I give this game a lower rating because I really do mean that hardly anyone plays this game anymore... such a disappointment. But if you know a group of guys that are looking for a fun addicting time for a while.. definately mention the game. Because right now, you can get this game at any gamestop used for really cheap. (I paid 10 with my discount) But remember that the online aspect is really the only plus about this game.
If you really don't want to buy this game I don't blame you, but in the least.. sucker a buddy into paying for your rental just to try out the online experience (whatever experience there is left).
Peace,
Elliptix