Mech Games?

MikeVic · 08-14-2005, 07:10 PM

I'm itching to play a mech game of some sort... I've played Front Mission 3 for about 20 hours before, and really enjoyed it, so that game has the early lead.

Does anyone have recommendations on a good mech game? And no, I'm not going to go out and buy that Steel Batallion game for XBox.

Greyroofoo · 08-14-2005, 07:27 PM

MechWarrior 4?

aran · 08-14-2005, 08:22 PM

MechCommander 2 is a lot of fun. I'd suggest that.

hukarez · 08-14-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

I'm itching to play a mech game of some sort... I've played Front Mission 3 for about 20 hours before, and really enjoyed it, so that game has the early lead.

Does anyone have recommendations on a good mech game? And no, I'm not going to go out and buy that Steel Batallion game for XBox.

Front Mission 4 runs about $20 in game places' bonus bins, FYI.

Calis · 08-14-2005, 08:53 PM

There's always Titans of Steels, which AStott has a dynasty going with. It's a pretty hardcore TB hex-based game. Pretty fun though as you keep your crew of pilots and mech through each random or campaign mission and upgrade as you go. Gives it a lot of replayability.

Mechcommander is great also, the first moreso than the 2nd.

Mechwarrior 4, the Mercenaries expansion is really a pretty good game. A lot better than Vanilla MW4, and you can even get the Gold or whatever edition with the original and two expansions for I think 20 bucks most places.

The MechAssault games on the XBox are pretty fun also, much more of an arcadey feel than the others, but interesting.

Anyway, I'm a mech junkie..I'll admit, love the idea, and really think the Battletech world in particular is interesting.

Warhammer · 08-14-2005, 09:01 PM

Or you could go hardcore and play MegaMek! Its free to boot.

Airhog · 08-15-2005, 06:49 AM

I couldnt get MW4 to run on my xp machine. YMMV

stevew · 08-15-2005, 06:51 AM

Does anyone have Steel Battallion? I'm not much of a mech guy, but the concept of a 200 dollar game with 37 button controller interests me. Not enough to buy it, of course.

sachmo71 · 08-15-2005, 08:24 AM

Titans of Steel?

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 08-15-2005, 10:43 AM

Go find Battle Tech for the Genesis. That game is a classic.

Calis · 08-15-2005, 12:05 PM

If we're talking classics go for Battletech: Crescent Hawk's Inception..man did that game rock, although it's probably getting close to 20 years old now.

I never understood why we haven't got a cool Mech RPG lately, Battletech style, the Japanese style of mechs have just never really clicked with me.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-15-2005, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

Titans of Steel?

I too am intrigued as I love me some turn-based action. So I repeat...

Titans of Steel?

gstelmack · 08-15-2005, 12:14 PM

Links for Titans of Steel and MegaMek, please?

I remember a freebie Mech game on my Amiga back in the day. Great turn-based system, upgrade your mechs between battles, etc. Can't remember the name, but I had a ton of fun on it and one of the best mech games ever.

Calis · 08-15-2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

Links for Titans of Steel and MegaMek, please?

I remember a freebie Mech game on my Amiga back in the day. Great turn-based system, upgrade your mechs between battles, etc. Can't remember the name, but I had a ton of fun on it and one of the best mech games ever.

http://www.titansofsteel.com/

Btw, from everything I read, Titans of Steel is VERY MUCH in the mold of the game you're speaking of. I never played the original, but it's a spiritual successor by all accounts.

Warhammer · 08-15-2005, 12:36 PM

www.megamek.net is the megamek website IIRC. It is a hex based game that models battletech which is where most of these games draw there inspiration.

MikeVic · 08-15-2005, 12:52 PM

I had a lot of problems with MechWarrior 4 on XP as well. I should have mentioned that. Even after I got it installed last time, there were problems during the game. I did like the bit that I played, but too many problems with it...

Does this Titans of Steel game have a story mode at all? Or is it building mechs and battling them? I'm looking through the site right now...

I'd also prefer not to play a game for Genesis... I don't really care much for graphics, but I'd like to keep it at Playstation1 and newer.

Calis · 08-15-2005, 01:00 PM

Titans of Steel does have some campaigns mixed in it, with a series of missions and I believe there is a story involved. I never really delved into those though, I just did randoms, so I can't say for sure.

Hmm, I ran MW4 and it's expansions fine on XP here about 6 months back, but I can't remember for sure if I had to fiddle with it beforehand. I didn't have any problems in game though. The Mercenaries expansion really is a ton of fun. Especially fighting in the arena on it, the announcer is great.

Eilim · 08-15-2005, 01:08 PM

For those looking to go a little old school in their quest for mech goodness, I suggest checking out http://btmux.com/index.php . While I don't play there, I have downloaded their code through the years to see if I could create an updated version of my old favorite Battlech MUSHes which it is based on.They ripped out alot of the RPG flavor and turned it more into a straight combat simulator when it first went the MUX route. Not sure if its still like that or what direction its heading in now as its been a while since I've checked out the CVS.

Last I knew it was still a pretty active community and should prove fun for mech enthusiasts. Seems atleast this main server is bringing some of the roleplay back, in live events if not in the code itself.

Toddiec · 08-15-2005, 01:45 PM

Calis, I hear ya. I played Crescent Hawk's Inception on the C64 back in the day and it hooked me on Mech games. A true classic. I may have to fire up the old C64 emulator and give it a whirl just for old times sake.

MikeVic · 08-18-2005, 09:49 PM

I tried MechWarrior 4 again, but the controls are so weird with the boosting and turning on my gamepad... and I can't figure out how to change the functionality of the sticks, so that's out the window.

I bought a game called Custom Robo for the Gamecube, but haven't read good reviews on it so I'm returning it tomorrow.

I think my best bet is to go over to a friend's house and play Front Mission 4 in spurts. :P

Pumpy Tudors · 08-18-2005, 10:13 PM

I bought Titans of Steel, gave it a bit of a go, but I just couldn't get into it. It was a little too complex for me, I guess. I really enjoyed MechForce, the mech game on the Amiga that was mentioned earlier, but Titans of Steel never did it for me. Good luck if you decide to continue your search, MikeVic.

Glengoyne · 08-18-2005, 11:18 PM

I had quite a bit of trouble getting into ToS as well. The interface was very cumbersome, but once I got my head around it....it all made sense. It it was unintuitive, but it wasn't a poor design, once I learned how to play the game using the interface, rather than how I thought it should work, everything came together. It was actually elegant.

Eaglesfan27 · 08-18-2005, 11:33 PM

Hmmm. ToS is available as a digital download for only 19.99. I love Mech games, and this might be the next one I purchase. I recommend the Front Mission Series for anyone who likes mech games and hasn't played them.

MikeVic · 08-18-2005, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Hmmm. ToS is available as a digital download for only 19.99. I love Mech games, and this might be the next one I purchase. I recommend the Front Mission Series for anyone who likes mech games and hasn't played them.

Have you played Front Mission 4? How is it compared to 3?

Eaglesfan27 · 08-18-2005, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Have you played Front Mission 4? How is it compared to 3?

Yeah, I beat it. I think the story is somewhat cliched, but better than 3's. I think the battles were more fun, and I really enjoyed the better linking mechanism that they had for the mech's. It made for even more tactical thinking in the battles.

Godzilla Blitz · 08-19-2005, 10:48 AM

For anyone considering getting Titans of Steel, I've seen the boxed versions (often used) in places like EB Games (brick and mortar) for a lot less than $19.99. I think $5 or $10, if I remember correctly.

Warhammer · 08-19-2005, 11:31 AM

Yeah, I was thinking about checking it out tonight if the old lady let me. It looks sweet though. Would anyone here be up for some good old mech booty kicking?

Warhammer · 07-06-2010, 08:39 PM

Mechwarrior 4 is now a free download from Mektek.net

Greyroofoo · 07-06-2010, 10:26 PM

This is only MW4: Mercenaries right?

I'm not complaining as I lost the disc of my own copy. But I've also broken the discs for a few other MW games as well

08-15-2005, 06:49 AM	#7
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08-15-2005, 10:43 AM	#10
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Go find Battle Tech for the Genesis. That game is a classic. __________________ Toujour Pret

08-15-2005, 12:14 PM	#13
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Links for Titans of Steel and MegaMek, please? I remember a freebie Mech game on my Amiga back in the day. Great turn-based system, upgrade your mechs between battles, etc. Can't remember the name, but I had a ton of fun on it and one of the best mech games ever. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

08-18-2005, 10:13 PM	#21
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I bought Titans of Steel, gave it a bit of a go, but I just couldn't get into it. It was a little too complex for me, I guess. I really enjoyed MechForce, the mech game on the Amiga that was mentioned earlier, but Titans of Steel never did it for me. Good luck if you decide to continue your search, MikeVic. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

08-18-2005, 11:33 PM	#23
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Hmmm. ToS is available as a digital download for only 19.99. I love Mech games, and this might be the next one I purchase. I recommend the Front Mission Series for anyone who likes mech games and hasn't played them. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-14-2005, 07:27 PM	#2
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	MechWarrior 4?

08-14-2005, 08:22 PM	#3
aran High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	MechCommander 2 is a lot of fun. I'd suggest that.

08-14-2005, 08:53 PM	#5
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	There's always Titans of Steels, which AStott has a dynasty going with. It's a pretty hardcore TB hex-based game. Pretty fun though as you keep your crew of pilots and mech through each random or campaign mission and upgrade as you go. Gives it a lot of replayability. Mechcommander is great also, the first moreso than the 2nd. Mechwarrior 4, the Mercenaries expansion is really a pretty good game. A lot better than Vanilla MW4, and you can even get the Gold or whatever edition with the original and two expansions for I think 20 bucks most places. The MechAssault games on the XBox are pretty fun also, much more of an arcadey feel than the others, but interesting. Anyway, I'm a mech junkie..I'll admit, love the idea, and really think the Battletech world in particular is interesting.

08-14-2005, 09:01 PM	#6
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Or you could go hardcore and play MegaMek! Its free to boot.

08-15-2005, 06:51 AM	#8
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Does anyone have Steel Battallion? I'm not much of a mech guy, but the concept of a 200 dollar game with 37 button controller interests me. Not enough to buy it, of course.

08-15-2005, 08:24 AM	#9
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Titans of Steel?

08-15-2005, 12:05 PM	#11
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	If we're talking classics go for Battletech: Crescent Hawk's Inception..man did that game rock, although it's probably getting close to 20 years old now. I never understood why we haven't got a cool Mech RPG lately, Battletech style, the Japanese style of mechs have just never really clicked with me.

08-15-2005, 12:36 PM	#15
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	www.megamek.net is the megamek website IIRC. It is a hex based game that models battletech which is where most of these games draw there inspiration.

08-15-2005, 12:52 PM	#16
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I had a lot of problems with MechWarrior 4 on XP as well. I should have mentioned that. Even after I got it installed last time, there were problems during the game. I did like the bit that I played, but too many problems with it... Does this Titans of Steel game have a story mode at all? Or is it building mechs and battling them? I'm looking through the site right now... I'd also prefer not to play a game for Genesis... I don't really care much for graphics, but I'd like to keep it at Playstation1 and newer.

08-15-2005, 01:00 PM	#17
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Titans of Steel does have some campaigns mixed in it, with a series of missions and I believe there is a story involved. I never really delved into those though, I just did randoms, so I can't say for sure. Hmm, I ran MW4 and it's expansions fine on XP here about 6 months back, but I can't remember for sure if I had to fiddle with it beforehand. I didn't have any problems in game though. The Mercenaries expansion really is a ton of fun. Especially fighting in the arena on it, the announcer is great.

08-15-2005, 01:08 PM	#18
Eilim High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Foxboro,MA	For those looking to go a little old school in their quest for mech goodness, I suggest checking out http://btmux.com/index.php . While I don't play there, I have downloaded their code through the years to see if I could create an updated version of my old favorite Battlech MUSHes which it is based on.They ripped out alot of the RPG flavor and turned it more into a straight combat simulator when it first went the MUX route. Not sure if its still like that or what direction its heading in now as its been a while since I've checked out the CVS. Last I knew it was still a pretty active community and should prove fun for mech enthusiasts. Seems atleast this main server is bringing some of the roleplay back, in live events if not in the code itself.

08-15-2005, 01:45 PM	#19
Toddiec Mascot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, Kansas	Calis, I hear ya. I played Crescent Hawk's Inception on the C64 back in the day and it hooked me on Mech games. A true classic. I may have to fire up the old C64 emulator and give it a whirl just for old times sake.

08-18-2005, 09:49 PM	#20
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I tried MechWarrior 4 again, but the controls are so weird with the boosting and turning on my gamepad... and I can't figure out how to change the functionality of the sticks, so that's out the window. I bought a game called Custom Robo for the Gamecube, but haven't read good reviews on it so I'm returning it tomorrow. I think my best bet is to go over to a friend's house and play Front Mission 4 in spurts. :P

08-18-2005, 11:18 PM	#22
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	I had quite a bit of trouble getting into ToS as well. The interface was very cumbersome, but once I got my head around it....it all made sense. It it was unintuitive, but it wasn't a poor design, once I learned how to play the game using the interface, rather than how I thought it should work, everything came together. It was actually elegant.

08-19-2005, 10:48 AM	#26
Godzilla Blitz College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	For anyone considering getting Titans of Steel, I've seen the boxed versions (often used) in places like EB Games (brick and mortar) for a lot less than $19.99. I think $5 or $10, if I remember correctly.

08-19-2005, 11:31 AM	#27
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Yeah, I was thinking about checking it out tonight if the old lady let me. It looks sweet though. Would anyone here be up for some good old mech booty kicking?

07-06-2010, 08:39 PM	#28
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Mechwarrior 4 is now a free download from Mektek.net

07-06-2010, 10:26 PM	#29
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	This is only MW4: Mercenaries right? I'm not complaining as I lost the disc of my own copy. But I've also broken the discs for a few other MW games as well

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