Have you ever already completed Armored Core 6, and also you need extra mech motion however don’t really feel like trying a loopy no-weapon run simply to breathe new life into the sport? Fear not! I, and a number of the Destructoid employees, have provide you with an inventory of wildly diverse mech-based video games that I’m certain will scratch that itch.

Xenogears

When you love the Ultimate Fantasy sequence however you suppose it may use extra mechs and have extra of an anime look, then Xenogears is the sport for you.

It begins as many different PlayStation 1-era RPGs do: with the hero’s rural hometown getting destroyed. Solely this time it’s not by an evil wizard—it’s by big mechs straight out of what looks like lots of of years sooner or later. That’s Xenogears’ method of telling gamers that they have been about to expertise one thing like they by no means had earlier than.

On high of story and gameplay that continues to be enjoyable to at the present time, Xenogears kickstarted a gaming universe that gave us the likes of Xenosaga and Xenoblade.

Xenoblade Chronicles X

When you learn what I simply wrote about Xenogears and thought “That is what I would like, however extra trendy and much more better-er”, then that is the one for you.

Xenoblade Chronicles X is, in the interim, one of the best mecha RPG in existence. It completely combines traditional gameplay parts with the extra trendy, extra action-oriented RPG battles you see in video games like Ultimate Fantasy XV. Additionally, its beautiful world is a marvel to discover. Disgrace it’s the one Wii U sport that hasn’t made it to the Swap.

Metal Battalion

Not many individuals ever received to totally expertise Metal Battalion for the unique Xbox, as a result of enjoying it as Capcom had meant required gamers to get a $200 controller that featured three pedals, two joysticks, and one hell of plenty of buttons. Nonetheless, the fortunate few who received into that cockpit for probably the most life like mech expertise attainable can attest that they’ll always remember their expertise. A lot for the unique Xbox not having unique titles.

Metal Battalion received a web based sequel for the Xbox and one other known as Metal Battalion: Heavy Armor that got here out on the Xbox 360, however they pale drastically compared to the unique. I like to recommend you resist the urge to purchase them simply so that you get another use for that large controller.

Zone Of The Enders: The 2nd Runner

The unique Zone Of The Enders, Konami’s area mecha motion title for the PlayStation 2 rocks. However that is the one which options Hideo Kojima’s signature on the quilt, so you realize it’s the actual deal.

It improves upon even the strengths of the unique ZOE, and it additionally does a a lot better job with each the plot and presentation than the primary sport. Whereas having a whiny child because the protagonist tends to convey surprisingly optimistic leads to the mecha style, ZOE 2 swaps the child we performed as within the unique with Dingo, an area badass who seems and in addition has a reputation that sounds loads like Dante. Additionally, Konami changed the 3D cutscenes of the primary sport with full-on anime cutscenes, and the result’s simply stunning.

When you like the unique model, attempt giving Zone Of The Enders: The 2nd Runner – Mars, the sport’s superior PS4 remaster, a go.

Phantom Brigade

Are you on the lookout for a tactical mech-based sport that has extra of a Western feel and look to it? Then Phantom Brigade may simply be the one for you. When you’re each into mechs and video games like XCOM, then that is undoubtedly one to check out. Destructoid’s Eric Van Allen says it reminds him of Gundam‘s 08th MS Workforce sequence in all the appropriate methods, which is pretty excessive reward.

Simply keep in mind that, as with all issues XCOM-like, this one will present an enormous problem—although that in all probability received’t show a lot of an issue when you’re on the lookout for much more mech video games after Armored Core 6 tossed you round.

Battletech

Battletech is the title of the MechWarrior universe, and Battletech, the sport, is the newest and greatest method to expertise that universe.

It invitations gamers to a deep and sprawling CRPG expertise that mixes one of the best of the MechWarrior sequence of video games, in addition to one of the best parts of the tabletop sequence, with out requiring gamers to pay exorbitant costs to get all the cool additional stuff.

Into The Breach

Into The Breach seems similar to a ways RPG of outdated, which is nice for nostalgia worth however let it idiot you. It’s additionally a particularly trendy sport that gives all kinds of quality-of-life enhancements over the style’s most well-known titles.

Whereas it may not characteristic flashy graphics or nonstop motion, ITB is likely one of the greatest tactical technique video games ever made—inside or exterior of the mecha bubble.

Any sport within the Armored Core sequence

I personally consider that the sequence received a lot better when FromSoftware imbued the AC sequence with its classes realized whereas making Darkish Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring. However the older video games within the sequence nonetheless maintain plenty of worth.

If you wish to see the way it all started, check out the unique Armored Core. It’s a sport that, regardless of being less complicated on the gameplay facet of issues, truly options far more customization choices than Armored Core 6. If you wish to see Hidetaka Miyazaki’s first crack at AC, then contemplate giving Armored Core: For Reply a attempt, as he directed that only one 12 months earlier than he received to make the unique Demon’s Souls.

Lastly, contemplate giving Armored Core V a shot, even when simply to see how a lot the sequence has developed since its final entry. They’re all very fascinating to discover within the wake of From’s newest tackle the mech sport style in Armored Core 6.

Entrance Mission 3

Do you want Ultimate Fantasy Techniques however don’t discover Ultimate Fantasy badass sufficient? Nicely then, you possibly can play Entrance Mission 3, as a result of it’s like Ultimate Fantasy Techniques however with mechs. What’s to not love—I imply, what’s to not take pleasure in in a totally non-emotional method?

All jokes apart, Entrance Mission 3 is one of the best sport within the sequence, and a sport that did an unbelievably good job at pushing the PlayStation 1 to its limits when it got here to each graphics and depth of gameplay.

Titanfall 2

I wish to sneak Titanfall 2 into principally any best-of checklist I provide you with. It’s not simply top-of-the-line mech video games, neither is it simply top-of-the-line FPS video games ever made—it’s top-of-the-line general video games ever made.

The bang to your buck ratio right here is absurd. It options a number of the most enthralling FPS motion you’ve ever seen. Do you are feeling just like the Name Of Obligation sequence has gone stale? Fear not! That is the place you’ll discover all of the innovation that has escaped that sequence.

Titanfall 2 supplies top-of-the-line multiplayer experiences ever made too, or would supply if sufficient individuals performed it. And that’s not the place the goodies finish: TF2 additionally introduces unbelievably superior new mechanics in each single mission of its marketing campaign, in a method that makes it stand toe toe-to-toe with the campaigns of Half-Life 2 and Halo 3. I imply that.

There are much more mech video games that didn’t make the minimize of this checklist, however be at liberty to share extra of your favourite mech sport follow-ups to Armored Core 6 within the feedback.