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Microsoft is fortifying its
foray into real-time tactical combat in the BattleTech universe with
MechCommander 2. This time, the gamers will not only have the power to
control a MechWarrior army, but they’ll also be able to train individual
Mech pilots and build their own missions.
MechCommander 2 will insert
you back into the BattleTech universe where your orders are to change the
balance of power in a region of space called the Chaos March. As
MechCommander, you’ll orchestrate the action from an orbital dropship,
commanding a company of 16 MechWarriors from an overhead tactical view.
The visuals will be
completely 3D. You'll be able to zoom up for a long-range strategic view or
zoom in to get a nuts-and-bolts close-up of your mechs. The 3D graphics will
also make possible a slick, line-of-sight system, which makes terrain and
other strategic cover, especially the high ground, a key tactical factor.
To achieve your objectives,
you’ll be able to build your team with some of the popular Mechs from
BattleTech, including the quick, predatory Raven and the tough-and-brutal
Atlas class. Additionally, four brand-new battle mechs will be on duty.
You’ll customize Mechs
with a wide range of weapons, armour, and countermeasures. You'll be able to
designate sensor Mechs to uncover enemy positions, long-range Mechs to wear
down incoming attacks, and jump Mechs to bypass enemy fortifications. Of
course, you won’t need weapons to create havoc; your herd of Mechs will be
able to stomp, smash, and crush almost anything in their path. You'll even
be able to take over downed enemy Mechs and use them to beat up their own
team, commandeer enemy turrets, and call in artillery strikes!
MechCommander
2 will also feature some cool enhancements. Individual pilots will improve
their Mech-guiding skills with each mission they complete, but this means
that losing a veteran Mech-driver might dull your team’s effectiveness.
Also, as the campaign progresses, new technology will appear, which you can
use to stay on the cutting-edge of destruction. At Game stock, the
hardware was flying and frying hot and heavy. So far, MechCommander 2 looks
like an impressive Mech warrior for the PC.
Star Rating: HHHII
Producer: Microsoft
Required Spec:
Windows 95
64mb RAM
DX8
Pentium III 500
10x CD-ROM
Direct-X compatible sound card
Direct-X
compatible 3D card
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