Steel Battalion
- November 18, 2002 00:00 AM PST
The mech simulator with �that� controller is coming to the Xbox very shortly. What�s the story with Steel Battalion so far?
The World Is in ChaosSteel Battalion casts you in the role of a fresh recruit ready to undergo the intense training necessary to pilot a VT. But before you can even say, �What�s a VT?,� the base is under attack, thrusting you head first into battle inside the newest prototype mech to roll off the assembly line.
The game will have at least 25 missions that range from simple search and destroy sorties with other mechs to complex escort jobs. To effectively portray battle conditions in this world gone crazy, Battalion will opt for a grainy look that is somewhat reminiscent of Silent Hill 2.
The Gentle Giant
The controller is the real star of Steel Battalion, and it�s certainly a sight to behold. The preview version�s controls were smooth but required a delicate touch. Think of it like maneuvering a slow-moving car that has legs, an independently moving head, multiple guns, and a high center of gravity. Okay, maybe that�s not so easy to picture in your head, but you�ll get the hang of it sooner than you think. Now getting the money to buy the thing or fit it in your house is another matter entirely.
