In this game you play a prince who tries to stop a war against a competing fraction. While the story is nothing to write home about, it doesn't ruin the gameplay, because you do not need to view in order to proceed. At the start of the game, you're put in charge of a 'Mech, which is the only one available, but as you play on, you get more 'Mech. Depending on which 'Mech you choose, changes gameplay; either it is slow and heavy, but strong, or either light and fast, but weak, and everything in between. This is a major part of the fun in game, customizing your own 'Mech. You probably spend as much time fine-tuning your 'Mech as you will playing.
The graphics are of the pretty variety, with good effects, and very well designed 'Mechs. The sound is not quite as impressive, but nothing bad, but rather dull in some parts. They are definitely nothing that stands in the way of the gameplay. A great game that can easily be recommended.
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