Back in the early days of the PS2, before Kojima got around to Metal Gear Solid 2, he released a space - based giant -
mecha game series called Zone of the...
Not exact matches
The trailer feature the
game's gameplay mechanics as well as all the
Mecha series that are featured in this
game, such as most of the Gundam
series as well as Code Geass.
This is not to say that the Gungriffon
games haven't been critically lauded over the years but they haven't reached the broader appeal that something like Heavy Gear did for instance, despite both
series sharing similar base rulesets for the
mecha.
Overall then this is probably one of the best Super Robot Wars
games out there, not least due to its spot on balancing but also because it nails its 80's fantasy
mecha tone better than probably any other entry in the
series.
A
series of
games featuring the titular
mecha, Bangai - O, as it sprays a colourful 2D world with a vast array of homing missiles and lasers.
This followed Tataki about a year later and featured
mecha from the Armada
series, it was developed by Melbourne House (who are now known as Krome Studios) and featured an extensive amount of publicity in the West due to its impressive
game engine.
As a developer GameArts are known most for their work on the wondrous Grandia
games as well as their input to the Silpheed
series, but they've also produced a rather well wrought selection of
mecha games too.
It doesn't take away anything from the
game especially when the
game series has a storied history of mashing up a lot of
mecha series.
The
game incorporates a lot of
mecha series.
In short, this feels like a
game aimed at
mecha fans that are not overly familiar to the Super Robot Wars
series and that in itself is no bad thing.
After numerous botched attempts they did the smart thing and hired From Software to helm a
series of
mecha games called Another Century's Episode.
During an impromptu interview held in a hotel bathroom,
mecha fans» hopes for a new
game in the Zone of the Enders
series were dashed as Hideo Kojima explained that the project currently receiving his direct attention wasn't Zone of the Enders 3.
Those of you with an interest on the origins of Bangai - O's
game mechanics and how it relates to the rule sets of
mecha anime
series, please feel free to read our in - depth feature on the first two Bangai - O
games.
While doing a bit of research on the commercial version of Bootfighter Windom XP SP - 2, a freeware
mecha game similar to the Gundam Versus
series of
game with an English fan translation, I found that not only was the commercial version already out, but it had received an official English translation all the way back in July of last year.
As we previously reported SEGA's
mecha - combat
game series Virtual On wil be colliding with one of Dengeki Bunko's most popular
series, A certain Magical Index, for a light novel crossover to celebrate both Virtual On's 20th Anniversary and Kazuma Kamachi's (Heavy Object, Magical Index, Scientific Railgun) 12 years as a novel author.
The Front Mission
games are a
series of incredible tactical RPGs, along with a few, more action - oriented side
games, with both incredibly realistic
mecha and storylines.
What with us being massive L - Gaim nerds, we've also linked the lovely openings from the
series as well as a few
game clips of the respective
mecha in action below.
With a MechWarrior reboot and Hawken still on the horizon, as well as a certain «core»
mecha series adding an unprecedented amount of online content, there may not be room for another freemium
mecha game based on a
series with simple, action - oriented
game mechanics.
Thankfully, Western fans of the dormant
mecha franchise now have something new to scratch that itch: Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS - Force, a new PlayStation Vita
game that is spiritual successor to the Virtual - On
series in everything but name.
Mecha fans will love the number of customisations on offer and people who like Koei Tecmo's Warrior
series» will enjoy the mindless combat in play, but don't go into the
game expecting a deep enthralling story and unique gameplay mechanics.
As we have been pointing out on the site, Virtual On, a 1 on 1
mecha fighting
game series, is celebrating its...
The previous entry of the
series, Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution, featured a brand new character that has been created just for the
game,
Mecha Naruto, sporting a unique fighting style and special moves that no other character could use.
There are also a
series of cool unlockables to work for after completing the
game, such as higher difficulties and new camouflage for your
mecha (including one which dresses you in the Stars and Stripes flag).
Before Demon's Souls was a reality, FromSoftware worked consistently on the Armored Core
series, a
mecha - based action
game.