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[The Guivre]

I'm fully aware that MechAssault is nowhere near the perfect game, and I don't make that claim. However, I'm a sucker for some relatively simple mech on mech action that it tends to offer.

My big problem is the online component, it's almost no different than the old MechAssault. Find a lobby, wait 20 to 30 minutes to play a 10 minute game. Am I suppose to think it's great that I can kill time just by running in a circle? Could they have at least given me some mini-game to play in the little ready room to make the time pass? I'd settle for tetris or space invaders even.

The biggest hurt to me is the Conquest mode, I hadn't read any reviews or anything so the first time I checked it out my brain conjured memories of PlanetSide. Constant combat, plenty of quick action. No sir, can't have that. Want to invade a planet? well, just hold on a minute now friend, you've gotta wait until they can muster their defenses.

I can understand to an extent, but waiting 20 minutes to try and gain a percentage of a planet at a time.. that's a little extreme, making it almost impossible to really gain territory. Losing territory? don't ever defend only attack.

I'm not sure how this would all get fixed.. but I'm sure those of you who've played as well have plenty of suggestions.

 

[sirris]

If you think thats bad, try Steel Battalion online. Onlly difference is when you do get a game going it IS actually worth the wait.

 

[ArcadeStickMonk]

If you think thats bad, try Steel Battalion online. Onlly difference is when you do get a game going it IS actually worth the wait.

Phah!! Blim and blah!!
The game is cool, but it's not worth the money or trouble.

And Krynsah.. I mean, Guivre, every damn minute you play MA2 is a minute that you should be playing Halo2 with me, or building a better friend network so we can have a running crew again.

 

[Lyte Edge]

Best thing about Mechassault 2: Getting $25 credit for it at EB today.
Worst thing about Mechassault 2: Buying it. :/

If you want a fun mech game on Xbox, wait for Metal Wolf Chaos to be released.

 

[Ironclad]

Best thing about Mechassault 2: Getting $25 credit for it at EB today.
Worst thing about Mechassault 2: Buying it. :/

If you want a fun mech game on Xbox, wait for Metal Wolf Chaos to be released.

This man speaks the truth! Hopefully the US version will be better than the import version. Good luck and god's speed Mr. President!

 

[Swat]

I really, really wanted to like MechAssault 2. Really. I bought it primarily to play something else on live inbetween Halo breaks, but after being spoiled by Halo 2's lobbies, there's no way in hell I'll play another online game that doesn't at least have a decent lobby/matchmaking system.

The single player story was a bit "meh". The 3D lobby was a waste of resources and time. Waiting for a match and watching some jack-hole run laps got old fast. Or those glitchers who would run outside into space.

Awesome graphics, things like the VTOL made it interesting. In the end, I got my $38 CDN at EB to go towards the PSP. It's a shame too, because I think it could have had some awesome Online potential.

 

[DarienA]

Can somebody explain exactly how the Conquest mode works? I'm curious.

 

[Outcast2004]

Well Darien, to be blunt it doesn't work.

In theory: It is set up to be an ongoing war between about 6 factions over multiple planets for majority contol.

You can either Attack or defend, but the downside is you MUST have even teams. this is where the problem lies. Ideally you should be able to overtake a planet if it isn't being defended and vice versa.

Waiitng for teams to even is a btich though as the programming isn't smart enought to black out un even teams.

For example: all games are 12 players max. For whatever reason it allows MORE than six people on one team. I've seen tons of situations where it was 7 to 5 and since it isnt even it won't start. Just STUPID programming.

On average it takes the better part of an HOUR to get into a game. And thenyou get stuck with people who want to play Rambo and charge off and get killed.

If everyone does their part and works as a team, it's a fantasitc experience. But 9 out 10, you're stuck with lame asses who like to do their own thing. It's an action game that requires strategy. Think of it like a RTS you're in direct control.

 

[Lil' Dice]

Man this game sucks. Good thing i have a hook up at EB and got a straight trade for my Battlefront tiwards MA2. I think i've played it a total of 20 minutes since the day it came out.....

 

[BuckRobotron]

Didn't care for the demo on OXM. Nothing wrong with it really, but nothing compelling either. And as can be seen by those discussing the latest OXM disc, it appears the Republic Commando demo almost universally dominated it.

 

[HokieJoe]

I guess I'm just too used to the Mech Warrior games on PC; because MA2 is a disappointment IMO. The lobby sucks, matchmaking sucks, the 12 year old pimple-nose Johnnies on Live suck, AND freaking Mech hijacking sucks.

Other than that, it was OK.

 

[HokieJoe]

Best thing about Mechassault 2: Getting $25 credit for it at EB today.
Worst thing about Mechassault 2: Buying it. :/

If you want a fun mech game on Xbox, wait for Metal Wolf Chaos to be released.

I checked out the previews- looks like great fun. Do you guys know what the tentative release date is for the North American version?