MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf

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MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf
Developer(s)	Day 1 Studios
Publisher(s)	Microsoft Game Studios
Series	MechWarrior
Platform(s)	Xbox
Release date	2004
Genre(s)	Mecha
Mode(s)	Single player, Multiplayer
Media	DVD

MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf is a 2004 Xbox video game developed by Day 1 Studios set in the BattleTech universe. It was a sequel to 2002's MechAssault.

The game is notable as allowing the player to control a variety of vehicles other than mechs. These vehicles include tanks, powered armor, and VTOLs. The game also allows the player to leave their vehicle and plant explosives or roam around as a human/pilot. An interesting aspect of the game is the ability to "hitch" rides on friendly mechs and VTOLs, while wearing a powered armor. It is also possible to do the same to enemy mechs and attempt a 'neurohack', with the result of ejecting the pilot and taking over his mech if successful.

Storyline

There is a new armor suit called the BattleArmor. After many searches, Major Natalia Kerensky decides to base their testing operations in Dante City on the Planet Dante, using the blackmarketeers as a cover. One evening, as Foster and the Mechwarrior (player) are returning to their workshop, mysterious craft enter the Dante airspace and a Raptor II battlemech lands on the ground and starts searching for them. They successfully evade the Raptor and make it back to the workshop, where Nat instructs you to suit up in the BattleArmor and stop the invaders. After this, you see an image of hundreds of dropships entering the atmosphere. Mysteriously, one of these is shot down by the others. After fighting your way to the crash site, you meet up with a strange new mech warrior by the name of Alera. Alera is a space pirate with a jumpship named "The Jessabelle." Major Natalia and Foster guide the player throughout the game.

Multiplayer

MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf's multiplayer consists mainly of an OptiMatch feature where games of a certain type are shown. It also has a Conquest mode that was very popular at the beginning of the game's life but due to flaws in the design the Conquest mode quickly died down in popularity. Due to the high level of teamwork required, many clans enjoy competing on third party ladders such as Gamebattles.com.

Because multiplayer requires a high amount of teamwork, newer players may find the game very difficult to start playing if they are not on a good team. The VTOL is also an essential part of a good team, because it is required to quickly supply powerups to the Mechs on the team and keep them supplied while keeping them alive by supplying salvage. The VTOL also can pick up and drop auto-turrets and airstrike bombs.

Editions/Versions

1. Standard Version - This was the basic version that was sold. It came with the disc, case, and manual.
2. Limited Edition - This edition had a holographic cover. It came with everything the standard version had except that the limited edition had a bonus disc that included new maps for multiplayer and a behind the scenes video of the making of MechAssault 2.

Xbox 360

MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf was included in the latest backward compatibility update for the Xbox 360

External links

• MechAssault 2:Lone Wolf Official Game Detail Page

References

Xbox.com 25 September 2007 Mech Assault 2