

Jumpjetting around in a 30-ton 'Mech is fun. Each is unique, with its own strengths, and choosing the right robot and weapons configuration for a particular mission is just as important to survival as good 'Mech piloting. But the real stars of this game are its 12 Mechs. Mission objectives vary widely-from recon patrols to base defense to pin-point strikes on enemy buildings-and the odds are always overwhelmingly against you (fortunately, you can adjust the difficulty on a mission-by-mission basis). Mech 2 offers 48 missions in all (as well as a few training sorties that come complete with voice commentary). But that's not to say Mech 2 is lean on action On fact, it packs more enemies and combat thrills than the PC game).

Put simply, this sucker demands strategy. You can't just mosey across the battlefield, blasting everything in sight Cry it and see how long it takes to get your 'Mech's legs blown off) each level requires a gameplan, a rationing of ammunition and hide-and-seek combat tactics. Mech 2 is still one of the most complicated and rewarding sims you can play on the consoles-and it's definitely the best console 'Mech game available. Although It has been dummied down a little from the PC original.
