MechAssault: Phantom War (2006)

by Nish
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Summary

MechAssault: Phantom War (2006)

Introduction

MechAssault: Phantom War is a third-person shooter video game developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It was released for the Nintendo DS on September 12, 2006. The game is part of the MechWarrior series and is set in the BattleTech universe created by FASA.

Gameplay

MechAssault: Phantom War is a third-person shooter game in which players assume the role of a BattleMech pilot. The game features a variety of BattleMechs to choose from, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players must use their BattleMechs to complete a variety of objectives, such as destroying enemy BattleMechs, capturing bases, and escorting friendly units.

The game’s controls are designed to be easy to use on the Nintendo DS. The top screen of the DS displays a third-person view of the combat, while the touch screen displays the inside of the cockpit and acts as the game’s controls. Players can use the touch screen to control their BattleMech’s movement, weapons, and targeting systems.

Features

  • Variety of BattleMechs: Players can choose from a variety of BattleMechs, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses.
  • Multiple game modes: The game features a variety of game modes, including single-player campaign, multiplayer deathmatch, and cooperative play.
  • Online multiplayer: The game supports online multiplayer for up to 4 players.
  • Touch screen controls: The game’s controls are designed to be easy to use on the Nintendo DS, with the touch screen used to control the BattleMech’s movement, weapons, and targeting systems.

Story

The game’s story takes place in the BattleTech universe, in the year 3057. The player takes on the role of a mercenary BattleMech pilot who is hired to fight for the Phantom War, a mercenary group that is fighting against the Lyran Commonwealth.

Reception

MechAssault: Phantom War received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its solid gameplay, variety of BattleMechs, and easy-to-use controls. However, the game was also criticized for its short campaign and lack of online multiplayer support.

Legacy

MechAssault: Phantom War was the last game in the MechAssault series. The series was rebooted in 2019 with the release of MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.

Conclusion

MechAssault: Phantom War is a solid third-person shooter game that is well-suited for the Nintendo DS. The game features a variety of BattleMechs to choose from, multiple game modes, and easy-to-use controls. While the game’s campaign is short and the lack of online multiplayer support is disappointing, MechAssault: Phantom War is still a fun and rewarding experience for fans of the MechWarrior series and third-person shooters.

Additional Information

  • Developer: Backbone Entertainment
  • Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
  • Release date: September 12, 2006
  • Platform: Nintendo DS
  • Genre: Third-person shooter
  • ESRB rating: T for Teen
  • Metacritic score: 74/100

Review Score

7.5/10

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Nish is a software engineer by day and avid gamer who loves to play video games after he puts his two boys to bed. His insights delve into the mechanics, and storytelling of the games he plays with the aim to share his passion with the audience. He loves to travel back to his native India and travel the country on his restored Royal Enfield Bullet 350, a relic from a simpler time, like some of the games he plays.

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