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What are the essential mech games?
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NowHiringHenchmen
Neo Member
STEEL BATTALION.
slackern1nja
Banned
Front Mission 3.
zone of the enders 2
macross (ps2) [jp only]
there's not really much that comes to mind... most stuff is mediocre, bad or requires niche taste (see: armored cores)
if you can get into it, armored core 4: for answer is really up there imo. maybe actually the best if not for it's armored core trait of being obtuse to get into
another century's episode and super robot wars series have ok gameplay but are maximum fanservice because they're crossover games
macross (ps2) [jp only]
there's not really much that comes to mind... most stuff is mediocre, bad or requires niche taste (see: armored cores)
if you can get into it, armored core 4: for answer is really up there imo. maybe actually the best if not for it's armored core trait of being obtuse to get into
another century's episode and super robot wars series have ok gameplay but are maximum fanservice because they're crossover games
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Robotech for the gamecube
Oh man I forgot Virtual On. I adored that game back in the day. I wonder if it has aged well.
Gun Animal
Member
I recommend the ZOE collection for PS3 and Custom Robo if you have a gamecube. There aren't many great Mech games unfortunately.
For actions games:
Zone of the Enders 1 and 2
Armored Core: for Answer
For strategy games:
Front Mission 4
Super Robot Wars (pretty much anything, but the GBA original generation games are the only ones in English)
For RPGs:
Xenogears
With any luck Xenoblade Chronicles X
EDIT: Yeah, Lost Planet 1 and 2 are pretty darn good.
Zone of the Enders 1 and 2
Armored Core: for Answer
For strategy games:
Front Mission 4
Super Robot Wars (pretty much anything, but the GBA original generation games are the only ones in English)
For RPGs:
Xenogears
With any luck Xenoblade Chronicles X
EDIT: Yeah, Lost Planet 1 and 2 are pretty darn good.
Vindicator
Member
Zone of the Enders 2
Armored Core
Front Mission
Strike Suit Zero
Armored Warriors
Cyberbots
Armored Core
Front Mission
Strike Suit Zero
Armored Warriors
Cyberbots
Virtual On Force.
Xbox 360, 720p60fps iirc. All English menus, and is region free. Yes, a region free 360 game.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
Mechwarrior 2 Titanium Trilogy
Mechwarrior 3-4
Mechwarrior Online
Mech Assault 1-2
ZOE 1-2
Armored Core 2
Steel Battalion 1-2
Killzone 2
Also, build a time machine and go back and play Chromehounds.
Or make a sequel happen. Whichever seems most plausible.
Mechwarrior 3-4
Mechwarrior Online
Mech Assault 1-2
ZOE 1-2
Armored Core 2
Steel Battalion 1-2
Killzone 2
Also, build a time machine and go back and play Chromehounds.
Or make a sequel happen. Whichever seems most plausible.
A Twisty Fluken
Member
Mechwarrior 2 is exceptional.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Titanfall's mech combat was decent if you knew what you were doing.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Gungriffon Blaze is really worth your time regarding console first-person mech shooters. For side-scrolling action, I'll recommend Thexder and the Assault Suit Leynos games. And Power DoLLS is a great wargame if you're into that genre.
texhnolyze
Banned
You love mecha anime?
You wouldn't want to miss Super Robot Wars games.
You wouldn't want to miss Super Robot Wars games.
GotchaForce
Member
Robot
Alchemic
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Alchemic
Drive
xDUMPWEEDx
Banned
Iron Soldier - Atari Jaguar
Noisepurge
Member
If you have an adequate PC, it's free to try out Hawken and Mechwarrior Online for arena deathmatch needs.
PS3 has a bunch but nothing very good, you can try out the demos of any Armored Core games to see if you like that style. Front Mission Evolved was "ok" at best but had some fun moments with the mech customization. Zone of Enders HD Remaster and Lost Planet are probably the best bets. Even though Lost Planet's mechs are mainly just powerwalkers etc. Gundam Extreme Vs Full Boost is expensive and crazy japanese only Gundam style mecha game, fun if you can get used to the controls and fast pace.
SNES has some classics like the mentioned Cybernator and Front Mission Gun Hazard.
PS3 has a bunch but nothing very good, you can try out the demos of any Armored Core games to see if you like that style. Front Mission Evolved was "ok" at best but had some fun moments with the mech customization. Zone of Enders HD Remaster and Lost Planet are probably the best bets. Even though Lost Planet's mechs are mainly just powerwalkers etc. Gundam Extreme Vs Full Boost is expensive and crazy japanese only Gundam style mecha game, fun if you can get used to the controls and fast pace.
SNES has some classics like the mentioned Cybernator and Front Mission Gun Hazard.
Lost Planet had probably the most satisfying mechs in recent memory. It's a stealth mech game really since only few people remember how big of a role the mechs played in that game. The mounting animation alone was so goddamn cool.
Game was so underrated mostly because the sequels soured everyone.
Game was so underrated mostly because the sequels soured everyone.
The Side Stories Blue Destiny trilogy on Saturn was awesome IMO, better than Dreamcast.
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
I really wouldnt call SSZero a "mech" game as its more a space shoot em up with a unit that turns into an fairly immobile weapons platform that just happens to look like a "mech"...
You want something that scratches that macross itch then import a real macross game "Macross Trial Frontier".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO-cHdLJaDg
The fact you could use the virtual on sticks with it made that shit even more awesome back then.
You want something that scratches that macross itch then import a real macross game "Macross Trial Frontier".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO-cHdLJaDg
The fact you could use the virtual on sticks with it made that shit even more awesome back then.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
It's not really a mech suit, Just a suit of armor.Does Vanquish count? You fight mechs in it and you got a super-cool mech suit.
SHOGO: Mobile Armor Division
Except that it's more just a good first person shooter that happens to have the player shooting giant guns in the hands of a giant mech half the time. The only unique mech mechanics come in the form of a not often used vehicle transformation mode.
So maybe not an essential mech game, but still a good game with mechs! Eh? Eh?
Except that it's more just a good first person shooter that happens to have the player shooting giant guns in the hands of a giant mech half the time. The only unique mech mechanics come in the form of a not often used vehicle transformation mode.
So maybe not an essential mech game, but still a good game with mechs! Eh? Eh?
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
SatoAilDarko
Member
The most realistic Gundam game. Fewer mobile suits and the ability to fail objectives and trigger new ones. An excellent game.
Earthpainting
Member
I enjoyed my time with Metal Warriors and Cybernator a lot, as far as 2D Mech games go. They look quite similar, but they still feel pretty different, and are both worth checking out. Both are Super Nintendo titles if you're interested in checking them out.
This is probably not the type of game they are looking for, but I appreciate the suggestion nonetheless.
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
Wasn't it called Robotech : Battlecry? I had so much fuckin fun with that game, and I didn't even know Robotech was a thing, lol.
4 is bad, for answer is a sequel that is a whole new better, faster game
Came to post this...so good