70
Even if the game had a good development schedule, MechAssault does feel just a little rushed in places. But ultimately, the end product is a cool and kickass battle, both in single and multiplayer.
78
While technical limitations hold the game back from greatness, when you look past the downgraded visuals there's a lot to like. [Oct. 2006, p.114]
30
Although MechAssault: Phantom War isn't necessarily the worst game to ever pop up on the DS, it's pretty close to the bottom of the pile. The poor controls and bland graphics are a far cry from everything that made the original MechAssault game on the Xbox such a success.
7
This mech-based style game has some rather ropey cut scenes, but the game itself is a fun 3D blaster with a nice variety of mechs, enemies and missions. It's never spectacular but always solid in every department and certainly worth a look for fans of the genre.
5
In many ways, this game reminds me of the bane of my gaming existence, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent for DS. It's: - Based off a popular shooter - Control is mainly stylus-based - A massive disappointment The DS stylus is a good piece of hardware. But it's not for action games like this. If you're looking for an awesome sequel to the MechAssault series, this isn't it.
MechAssault: Phantom War
DS
Released On:
Sep 12, 2006
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66
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6.0
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A great game that you can’t go wrong with. But unless you’re prepared to play the multi-player modes for months on end with your buddies, (remember there is no online play), then you’d be advised to rent this.
78
While technical limitations hold the game back from greatness, when you look past the downgraded visuals there's a lot to like. [Oct. 2006, p.114]
70
Too short, but MechAssault Phantom War is an engaging robot combat game.
70
Even if the game had a good development schedule, MechAssault does feel just a little rushed in places. But ultimately, the end product is a cool and kickass battle, both in single and multiplayer.
60
Though the campaign will pit you against clusters of foes at every turn, the games’ less than stellar combat mechanics will greatly dull the experience.
50
I tried to find something to like, I really did, but at the end of the day I just plain didn't like it.
30
Although MechAssault: Phantom War isn't necessarily the worst game to ever pop up on the DS, it's pretty close to the bottom of the pile. The poor controls and bland graphics are a far cry from everything that made the original MechAssault game on the Xbox such a success.
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Jun 6, 2023
7
This mech-based style game has some rather ropey cut scenes, but the game itself is a fun 3D blaster with a nice variety of mechs, enemies and missions. It's never spectacular but always solid in every department and certainly worth a look for fans of the genre.
Jan 5, 2016
5
In many ways, this game reminds me of the bane of my gaming existence, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent for DS. It's: - Based off a popular shooter - Control is mainly stylus-based - A massive disappointment The DS stylus is a good piece of hardware. But it's not for action games like this. If you're looking for an awesome sequel to the MechAssault series, this isn't it.
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Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- DS
Initial Release Date:Sep 12, 2006
Developer:
- Backbone Entertainment
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