MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf
- December 07, 2004 17:47 PM PST
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Big, bad metal stalkers rally for another MechAssault.
Let's face it, by the time MechAssault 2 is released in December, you'll still be deeply hooked on another Microsoft sequel. So how does Microsoft hope to bring attention this holiday season to what already looks to be a solid mech experience on the Xbox? Simple: Take a break from Halo 2 and blow up giant robots instead. Lone Wolf continues the big explosions and fancy mechanized maneuvering in this follow-up to the critically acclaimed original MechAssault.An early build of the game already exhibited some really awesome visual effects--namely, big, colorful explosions. Aside from the graphic destruction, the single player campaign played like a good mech game should--the gameplay simplicity and without the worry of complex controls allowed for a complete focus on the action. There are some new creative features in this sequel, too, such as the ability to "jack" other mechs and use them as your own.
Online, the all new Conquest mode will be pushed hard. In this mode, there's a persistent universe where planets are continuously up for grabs. You and your clan must join one of five houses that remain permanent in the universe, and then try to conquer the entire universe using lots of teamwork and, of course, major firepower.
Despite the enormousness theme, MechAssault 2 is certainly coming under the radar, especially with big-name games slated for release at around the same time. If you're a mech fan and enjoyed the first one, however, you may want to save up for this giant-sized shooter.
