Mech Assault 2 Lone Wolf

by Microsoft

Product Features

• For the first time, gamers can step out of their 'Mechs - go out on foot, jump into other Mechs and hijack other vehicles
• Deeply-enhanced single player campaign with a compelling storyline
• More incredible explosions and devastating destruction and javelins fly through the air and lasers light up the sky
• Battle for control of the Inner Sphere against live opponents in your Xbox Live - Team up, go on search-and-destroy missions and talk trash in real-time

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0006BK5AI
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 30, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,401 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Game Informer Review

MechAssault was, in my opinion, the best Mech game of this console generation. MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf builds on this solid foundation by adding new gameplay features, vastly improved graphics, and new online functions. With so many clear improvements, Lone Wolf is an even better game than the first, but also has a few flaws that the original didn't.

The biggest difference in Lone Wolf is that there are other types of vehicles to pilot besides giant robots. Besides Mechs, you'll control battle armor, tanks, and VTOLs over the course of the game. You can even get out of your vehicle at any time during a mission and run around. All of the different vehicle types control well, but the missions that require you to spend a lot of time on foot somewhat suck. My pilot character tended to stick to the environment a lot, leading to many deaths I couldn't avoid.

These on-foot missions, as well as a few others, contributed a lot to the uneven difficulty level of the campaign mode. While I beat the game in about 12 hours, much of my time was spent repeating a handful of tough stages scattered throughout the game, which made for some uneven pacing.

Okay, now that I've covered what I didn't like about Lone Wolf, I can move on to what I loved about it. The core gameplay is just as fun as the first, and I really liked the variety of missions. I personally found the tank levels especially enjoyable – using its cannon as a sniper rifle will never get old. The ability to switch vehicles really emphasizes the scale of the Mechs – much more so than in the first title, I felt like I was piloting an unstoppable engine of destruction. The inclusion of both new and old Mechs makes for a good selection of the giant war machines.

The addition of a couple of classic boss battles is also a really nice touch. The final boss is one of the coolest-looking foes I've faced in a long time, and overall the graphics are great. Both the Mechs and environments are much more detailed than in the first game (although there are some heavy draw distance issues), and the cutscenes look fantastic. The soundtrack is really fitting, and the story is engaging, while a bit sparse.

Of course, online play is a huge part of the MechAssault franchise, and in this arena Lone Wolf certainly doesn't disappoint. It plays much like the first title's online mode, although the new vehicle types add a lot of flexibility within individual maps. It's fast and frantic to the point where it can be difficult to formulate a strategy, but seldom frustrating. The new vehicle types have allowed for some interesting game types and maps, so Lone Wolf's online play really offers something for everyone. Conquest mode, in which different teams vie for control of the solar system in a persistent war, will no doubt become one of the biggest draws on Xbox Live.

While some of MechAssault 2's new features came with unexpected side effects, Day 1 must be applauded for doing so much with this sequel. Despite its flaws, Lone Wolf is a terrific game that deserves the huge following it will certainly develop.­

Concept:
Destroy everything that moves in a giant robot or other vehicle. When you're done with that, destroy others online

Graphics:
The Mechs look great, the cutscenes amaze, and blowing things up looks just swell

Sound:
Throw the horns up for some rockin' metal and the soothing sounds of futuristic war

Playability:
It's never been easier to rain horrific destruction down upon your foes

Entertainment:
Giant, heavily armed robots plus online play equals a ton of fun

Replay:
High

Rated: 9.25 out of 10
Editor: Jeremy Zoss
Issue: February 2005

2nd Opinion:
No one does rampant destruction quite like a Mech Warrior. As a great follow up to a stellar game, Lone Wolf is no exception to the rule. It offers some of the most impressive destruction and particle effects you'll come across anywhere. The onscreen chaos is tremendous in scope, and demolishing everything in your path is cathartic on a profound level. That's why I have something of a major gripe with the on-foot sections of the single-player game. While usually short, they take away what I like most about the series – that overwhelming sense of power. Also, an inordinate amount of distance fog throughout dulls some of the visual excitement. There's also something of an uneven difficulty curve as you play, with levels hopscotching back and forth between really hard and super easy, but overall the campaign mode is excellent. Multiplayer gamers should be extremely pleased with the new innovations in their department. Switching vehicles adds a surprising layer of teamwork and strategy, and the intergalactic Conquest mode is highly addictive – proving there's more than one reason to get Xbox Live this winter.

Rated: 8.75 out of 10
Editor: Matt Miller


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Product Description

MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf is 3rd-person action-adventure where you'll return to the wars for control in the 31st century. In this BattleTech game, you're going it alone in the Inner Sphere. Sell your services to the highest bidder, join up with an army, or form your own group and pursue your own goals. Each of the game's five worlds is completely destructible, for added excitement. Players can now communicate with their teammates via the Xbox Live Communicator headset.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Mech Fun - A Bit Too Much Foot-Time Though, July 2, 2006

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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MechAssault 2 Lone Wolf brings us yet another game of fun robot driving. You get a wide range of robots, as well as a few types of gameplay.

The graphics are reather nice - from the large explosions to the lightning-zaps of your weapons. You stomp around, gathering up supplies, blowing up everything that is around you.

However, where the previous game trapped you in your robotic shell, now you can climb out and get into other vehicles and tanks. You can lay down bombs to take out your enemies. This might seem like a cool feature - but it usually ends up with your frail human skeleton being squashed like a bug.

You can go online for traditional deathmatch battle, as well as a team MMORPG type of environment where you can go for more long term goals.

I have mixed emotions about the "expansion" from traditional mech gameplay. I understand that they're trying to give people more options, but the game really is quite unforgiving to you when you're out of your metal shell.

Luckily, they don't make you do that TOO often, and if you can just grit and bear it through those parts, the rest of the game really does reward with a lot of destructions and stamping around through a variety of landscapes.

Still, I would really love for MechAssault 3 to focus more on the large mech battles, and perhaps just provide a stronger plot line, better voice acting, and a truly immersive mech world. That would be my Mech Dream.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Game. Works on Xbox 360, but not on live, January 3, 2012

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Anon - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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Game works on the xbox 360. This was one of the old orig xbox titles I bought. Im glad I bought it. Cheap and fun.

5.0 out of 5 stars epic game that can work on the latest 360 software, November 15, 2011

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zunehdrocks - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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this game is awesome. It even works on some xbox 360s. You need to get this game. Even the music is awesome. The music is from papa roach and korn