90
A beautiful, addictive, mechanised feast of destruction, ideally suited to online gamers both new and old.
70
It won't blow your mind, but it's a solid showcase for online console gaming. [Winter 2002, p.93]
96
I cannot stress to how awesome this game is... It is just breath taking, and a great game to demonstrate the power of Microsoft's console, and their new online service.
9
Loved this game. Story is alright, nothing special. The music, mech weapons, and level variety are great. Good arcade style mech game
10
One of the first games I've ever played and it still holds up decently well as a destruction sandbox mech fighting game the co-op is awesome the destruction is definitely outdated but for the time was pretty awesome it's just a very good arcade game that tries to lead you on into the whole Mechwarrior gaming scene
8
If you want a mech game where you destroy **** with different mechs and weapons this is for you. If you want more this is not for you.
And I love that when your mech bumps into buildings, it leaves a mark on the buildings. Same when you fire at them. Impressive damage detail. Puts many modern games to shame. this game multiplayer is amazing. there is a mode you can play solo or multiplayer where you just destroy enemy mechs and each new mech respawn gets harder.
MechAssault
Xbox
Released On:
Nov 11, 2002
Metascore
Generally Favorable
87
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
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After playing this game you’ll understand exactly why, short of a crate of opium-laced Snickers bars, nothing is more satisfying than leveling city blocks by the dozen with a 50-ton robot.
92
Despite some gameplay options I felt were missing and a more expanded Live setup screen, MechAssault is a boatload, no pun intended to missile boat fans, of fun for both hardcore and casual mech fans.
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Jun 26, 2024
10
One of the first games I've ever played and it still holds up decently well as a destruction sandbox mech fighting game the co-op is awesome the destruction is definitely outdated but for the time was pretty awesome it's just a very good arcade game that tries to lead you on into the whole Mechwarrior gaming scene
Mar 25, 2014
10
Games like these make me wonder how the gaystation 2 got ahead of the xbox when the xbox was clearly more powerfull more gamer oriented , more bad ass games and better online ifrastructure. MechaAssault was one of the many unrecognized kick ass games that the xbox ever had, and to this day i am looking foward to a succesor.
91
The controls of MechAssault are its biggest asset. I could not believe how responsive the controls are and how easy they are to master.
90
Delivers the best of what BattleTech's brand of giant robot combat has to offer in a highly accessible game that's especially fun when played against others online.
85
It's graphically superior, and you'll feel like you've lost a few pounds after some of the more rigorous battles.
80
Its only real flaw is that it becomes repetitious so quickly in multiplayer. Individual players' mileage may vary, but you can get just so much out of plain vanilla deathmatch before you crave something more.
55
And the compelling nature of the online game is thanks to the same simplicity that makes the single-player game utterly forgettable. Simple to pick up and understand, the game mechanics allow the player to concentrate on the strategies of the various online games and immerse themselves in an action-based flow.
Jan 29, 2014
10
This Game is great for those who want an action packed mech game. Unlike MechWarrior, there is an exclusive mech called the ragnorok . the game has a great campaign and excellent multiplayer. Oh, and there's power armor.
Dec 31, 2025
9
Loved this game. Story is alright, nothing special. The music, mech weapons, and level variety are great. Good arcade style mech game
Jul 24, 2017
9
Very fun mech combat game. Love the music and gunsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Sep 27, 2020
7
MechAssault is a lot of fun but it has it's draw backs. The story is rather barebones, the gameplay can become repetitive and levels lack any checkpoints. Multiplayer was a big part of this game and obviously your not gonna get much out of that nowadays other than a horde mod to play with. And one other nitpick I had with the game is the final levels in the lava area look really bad. But even with those negative aspects I'd say MechAssault is still a fun game. Piloting the mechs feels really good and blowing stuff up is always fun. It may of aged a bit but it's still worth picking up for anyone who's got an original Xbox lying around.
Feb 15, 2021
6
Found it a bit repetitive and dull sadly. Appreciate the metal soundtrack, though. And I love that when your mech bumps into buildings, it leaves a mark on the buildings. Same when you fire at them. Impressive damage detail. Puts many modern games to shame.
SummaryPilot the most powerful weapon of the 31st century--a 40-foot tall walking tank called a BattleMech. MechAssault is a third-person action shooter that features fully destructible environments, a powerful array of upgradeable BattleMechs, and dynamic mission-based gameplay. MechAssault also includes complete Xbox online and split-screen m... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- Xbox
Initial Release Date:Nov 11, 2002
Developer:
- Day 1 Studios
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