Mecho Wars
{{Infobox video game
| title = Mecho Wars
| image = Mecho wars.png
| caption = Mecho Wars App Store icon
| developer = Oyaji Games (iOS)
Flying Tiger Entertainment (WiiWare, DSiWare)
Creat Studios (PSP)
| publisher = Oyaji Games (iOS)
Creat Studios (PSP)
| series = Mecho
| platforms = iOS, Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation Portable
| released = iOS
June 13, 2009
Windows, Mac OS X
December 11, 2010
PlayStation Portable
{{vgrelease|NA|January 10, 2012|EU|January 25, 2012}}
| genre = Strategy
| director = Luc Bernard
| designer = Luc Bernard
Shane Gill
Sean Reid
|modes=Single-player
}}
Mecho Wars is a turn-based strategy video game developed by British studio Oyaji Games and designed by Luc Bernard which is set in the same world as Eternity's Child. It was released for iOS on June 13, 2009.{{Cite web |url=http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=15688 |title="Release date confirmed" |access-date=2009-06-13 |archive-date=2009-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618060501/http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=15688 |url-status=live }} It was released on PlayStation Minis on January 10, 2012 in North America and January 25, 2012 in Europe.{{Cite web|url = http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/09/mecho-wars-comes-to-psn-tomorrow-free-for-ps-plus/|title = Mecho Wars Comes to PSN Tomorrow, Free for PS Plus|date = 9 January 2012|access-date = 10 January 2012|archive-date = 12 January 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120112012655/http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/09/mecho-wars-comes-to-psn-tomorrow-free-for-ps-plus/|url-status = live}} It was also released on December 11, 2010 on PC and Mac.
Gameplay
File:Mecho-Wars-screenshot.pngThe game is based on standard turn-based strategy combat but with environmental factors affecting gameplay. For example, at night the water freezes, and every turn an hour goes by.{{Cite web|url=http://toucharcade.com/2009/06/02/mecho-wars-sneak-peek/|title='Mecho Wars' Sneak Peek – TouchArcade|date=2 June 2009 |access-date=2009-06-03|archive-date=2009-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611185444/http://toucharcade.com/2009/06/02/mecho-wars-sneak-peek/|url-status=live}} The game features two campaigns one controlling the 'Winged Crusade' and one controlling the 'Landians'.
Soundtrack
The Mecho Wars soundtrack was composed by Sean Beeson, with additional music provided by Justin Wasack, Pontus Rufelt, AF THE NAYSAYER, Aidin Ashoori, and vocals by Genna Bain. The sound effects were created by Justin Wasack.
The WiiWare version features an exclusive song.
Awards
Mecho Wars was nominated for Best Handheld Audio for the 2010 GANG Awards, up against Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, Gran Turismo PSP and Resistance: Retribution.
Reception
Reviews for Mecho Wars have been generally positive. It received a score of 4 out of 5 from appvee.com.{{cite web|url=http://www.appvee.com/t/mecho-wars |title=Mecho Wars Review |accessdate=2008-07-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619194550/http://www.appvee.com/t/mecho-wars |archivedate=2009-06-19 }} Gamerlimit.com gave Mecho Wars an 8.5 out of 10 {{cite web |url=http://gamerlimit.com/2009/06/read-download-play-mecho-wars/ |title=Read, Download, Play: Mecho Wars | Gamer Limit |accessdate=2009-06-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619043258/http://gamerlimit.com/2009/06/read-download-play-mecho-wars/ |archivedate=2009-06-19 }} Appversity said "where UniWar brought a bland, but solid entry to the TBS genre, Mecho Wars counters with a flashy and vibrant style. With this style and the innovative time twist, I can safely say that upon the release of online multiplayer, Mecho Wars will be a must-have".{{cite web |url=http://www.appversity.com/games/mecho-wars-review/ |title=appVersity {{!}} Mecho Wars Review |website=www.appversity.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622070856/http://www.appversity.com/games/mecho-wars-review/ |archive-date=2009-06-22}} Slide To Play gave the game a 4 out of 4.{{Cite web|url=http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/mecho-wars-review|title=Slide to Play | All About iOS Gaming|access-date=2009-08-15|archive-date=2009-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001044213/http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/mecho-wars-review|url-status=live}} Meanwhile, PSPminis.com gave it a 9/10 for the PlayStation Minis version saying "Mecho Wars is very polished and full of content."{{Cite web |url=http://www.pspminis.com/8219/mecho-wars-review-like-advance-wars-on-something-besides-just-a-handheld/#more-8219 |title=Mecho Wars Review—Like Advance Wars on Something Besides Just a Handheld | PSP Minis |access-date=2012-01-22 |archive-date=2012-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130000747/http://www.pspminis.com/8219/mecho-wars-review-like-advance-wars-on-something-besides-just-a-handheld/#more-8219 |url-status=usurped }}
Remake
A remake named Desert Ashes was released in February 2015 for PlayStation Vita,{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/desert-ashes/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita|title=Desert Ashes|website=Metacritic|access-date=2015-07-27|archive-date=2015-02-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150228005542/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-vita/desert-ashes|url-status=live}} and for the Nintendo Switch in January 2019.{{Cite web|url = http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/mecho_wars_desert_ashes|title = Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes|date = 6 February 2019|access-date = 8 February 2019|archive-date = 9 February 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124020/http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/mecho_wars_desert_ashes|url-status = live}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.mechowars.com/ Official website]
- [http://www.oyajigames.com/ Oyaji Games]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090619025823/http://seanbeeson.com/music/Special/410 Official soundtrack]
Category:PlayStation Network games
Category:PlayStation Portable games