''Mecho Wars'' is a turn-based
strategy video game
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developed by British studio Oyaji Games and designed by
Luc Bernard which is set in the same world as ''
Eternity's Child
''Eternity's Child'' (previously known as ''Angel's Eternity'') is a Side-scrolling video game, side-scrolling platform game based on a fairy tale created by Luc Bernard. It was released by Luc Bernard and Silver Sphere Studios on Steam (service ...
''. It was released for
iOS
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on June 13, 2009. It was released on
PlayStation Minis on January 10, 2012 in North America and January 25, 2012 in Europe.
It was also released on December 11, 2010 on PC and Mac.
Gameplay
The 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. 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. Gamerlimit.com gave Mecho Wars an 8.5 out of 10 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". Slide To Play gave the game a 4 out of 4. Meanwhile, PSPminis.com gave it a 9/10 for the PlayStation Minis version saying "Mecho Wars is very polished and full of content."
Remake
A remake named Desert Ashes was released in February 2015 for PlayStation Vita, and for the
Nintendo Switch
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in January 2019.
References
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External links
Official websiteOyaji GamesOfficial soundtrack
2009 video games
Strategy video games
DSiWare games
WiiWare games
IOS games
MacOS games
Wii games
Windows games
PlayStation Network games
PlayStation Portable games
Video games developed in the United Kingdom
Creat Studios games