Ongoing Review: Mecha Break

Whew, okay, let me just dive in here and pour out my thoughts in a way that feels a bit — let’s say, chaotic but real. So, Mecha Break, right? It’s for the type of gamer who’s like a perfectionist at heart. Not the whole “perfect game” spiel — that’s kind of a myth, isn’t it? But those tiny, perfect slices of time when everything clicks? Yeah, those. You know, when you land the ideal shot or dodge like a ninja. I’ve barely touched the surface with just a couple hours of gameplay, but from what I’ve seen already, you’ve got these moments that are little stories waiting to unfold.

So, I got the chance to play during this two-hour teaser event (yup, on a PC), and lemme tell ya, my short attention span got treated to five matches with five different mechs out of the fifteen available. Apparently, it’ll mostly be a free-to-play setup — unlock as you go once it’s live, but we had free reign this time. And wow, the variety? Seriously all over the place. We got these big brutes like the Stego, which is like a walking tank that launches missiles, and then there’s Falcon, which literally takes flight, transforming into a plane. I was kinda drawn to the Alysnes — it’s like a mech that’s, umm, mid-size, changes up when the armor peels off. And if you tough it out, you slap that armor right back on, like some weird mech version of a Magical Girl.

Now, trying to switch gears here, what was I saying? Ah, the mechs! You pick one, and you’re in it to win it until the match wraps up. That got me thinking about this one match — me piloting Alysnes and facing off against this sneaky, camo Stellaris player. Each match was like a high-stakes dance, messy and thrilling all at once. We traded blows in these long duels that left me sweating. A few wins, a few close calls, but wild and fantastic every time.

And then — ah! The game modes! Not especially groundbreaking, but plenty to keep things interesting. Aside from the classic deathmatch, there was this thing where you capture launch keys — tactical chaos, really. Escort missions where you get to play bodyguard to a payload. Even if I was just distracting an enemy mech or, you know, actually taking it down, every action counted. Like, there was this intense round piloting Stego where my contributions could’ve been the nail in the coffin for the opposing team trying to secure an objective.

Let’s not forget the locations — these maps are like someone threw spaghetti at a wall. One moment I’m sniping from a mountain range, the next I’m knees-deep in a city’s ruins. And the moon! Can you believe it? Lunar landscapes with craters and all. But watch out, these pulse storms give you no love, and man, they sting if you don’t scramble for cover.

Every battle’s a fresh take, based on where you’re at and what mech you’re controlling. Like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole — the maps demand adaptability. A lumbering Stego is like a sitting duck in tight spots, but a nimble Alysnes? It dances through aggression. Though, swinging a melee weapon in open ground? About as useful as a chocolate teapot.

Now, look, two hours isn’t enough to judge Mecha Break fully. I’ve got this itch to explore more mechs and modes, to feel out the progression. But man, it’s left a mark. Those fleeting, chaotic tales I’ve been part of are sticking with me. Let’s see if Mecha Break can keep our interest piqued long term. If you’ve hopped on at launch, hit us up with your stories. Curious to know what kind of wild rides you’ve been on.