Review in Progress: Mecha Break

Alright, so here’s the deal – I got my hands on Mecha Break and, man, it’s wild. This game is for those folks who obsess over nailing that perfect moment, like pulling off a slick move or snagging the win with a clutch kill. I mean, I’ve just dipped my toes in, maybe a couple of hours? And already, I’m spinning tales like I’m some kind of mech hero storyteller. It’s crazy, but that’s how it goes, right?

So, we had this preview, right? Like two hours, five matches on PC – a bit of a whirlwind! And listen, the mechs? There’s this whole bunch to pick from. Fifteen, in fact, but yeah, we got a free pass in the preview, so naturally, I tried out five. These things are as varied as a buffet. You got the Stego – this beast can plant itself and fire missiles like it’s going out of style. Oh, and the Falcon? Man, it’s like transforming into a plane, zooming around like it owns the sky. My fave, though, gotta be the Alysnes – it’s sneaky cool, shrinking down after losing its armor and getting all spry. Kinda like watching a transformer fairy or something. If you survive long enough, the armor pops right back – a real mech-magical-girl moment, I tell you.

Okay, picture this – we’re duking it out in these games, each one unique because we couldn’t double up on mechs. So, I’m in a showdown with another player using this stealthy, melee-heavy Stellaris. Man, those duels were epic. I’m talking all mind games and twitch reflexes. Some I won, some I didn’t. But oh, the adrenaline! Felt like creating frenemies on the fly, ha!

Modes – variety galore! Sure, nothing shockingly new, but fun nonetheless. We started with a typical deathmatch but flipped into modes like King of the Hill and payload escorts. Even a capture-the-launch-key mode. And honestly? No matter what, the game had me feeling like my moves mattered. Like once, I faced off against another Stego and just kept him busy while my team grabbed the win. Felt like I was the MVP, even if only in my mind.

Maps? A total mixed bag of fun. Could be sniping down from mountains or getting up close and personal in tight corridors. There’s even a map on the moon, with craters and nooks perfect for dodging fire. Just, uh, watch out for the pulse storms. Those sting!

This short playthrough was a tease, really. There’s a lot more to poke at in Mecha Break. More mechs, more modes – more everything. But even in this micro adventure, I’ve snagged some great memories. The real test, though, is if these mech hijinks can hold water over time. Anyway, if you’re diving into the game now, drop some wild stories our way. Curious minds want to know!