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Battletech - A Game of Armored Combat (USA)

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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1994
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✪ Reviewed on May 29, 2023
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A solid adaptation of the BattleTech wargame, focused on tactical mech combat. Slow and demanding, mainly destined for fans of the original board game.

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Category
Tactics 1 player 12+
Description
The player commands BattleTech mechas in tactical combat in this Mega Drive strategy game. Published by Extreme/Malibu, released in the United States in 1994. Strategy/combat game with BattleTech mechas, giant robot tactical combat, armament management and positioning.

Battletech - A Game of Armored Combat review

4/5
Art direction
"Striking"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,79 MB 📅01/01/1994
Published by Extreme Entertainment

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Collector interest

Battletech A Game of Armored Combat is the NTSC edition of Extreme Entertainment Group/Activision's game, one of the rare Western mecha simulators on Megadrive.

Is Battletech - A Game of Armored Combat still worth playing in 2026?

A Mega Drive adaptation of the Battletech universe by Extreme Entertainment, this title offers top down mecha action with weapon, component and heat management. The game system recalls period PC games while staying accessible on the pad. Visually modest but with an appreciable simulation rigour, the title is an interesting curiosity of the Mega Drive catalogue for anyone fond of the Battletech universe or seeking lesser known tactical mecha games on the machine today still here for fans of the genre truly indeed.

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