I recently got back to playing. It's good for those who like sci-fi and blowing stuff up.
A new planet was added, with some nice mechs to go with it. It has similarities with AdventureQuest and DragonFable, the other games, but I think the MQ engine improved some complaints I've had with the AQ engine.MechQuest gives you the chance to pilot a humongous mecha and fight to protect the galaxy. Many of the early missions revolve around our war with the Shadowscythe, but there are other side missions available as well. You can generally customize your mechs as you see fit, depending on what you can afford. However, there are certain factors to consider with chassis and weapons:
* Different mech classes all have three things in common: armor, energy, and slots for equipment. Smaller mechs can only carry limited items and are not that energy efficient, which means you have to balance your equipment carefully. If your mech recharges energy too slowly, you can be left without enough to fire during combat, and that means the enemy can get a free (possibly fatal) hit. More advanced mechs have more flexibility.
* Weapons and other add-ons follow the same rule of thumb: a more powerful weapon might deal better damage, but that doesn't help you if it drains your power core a lot and is slow to recharge. Some enemies have a resistance to certain types of weapons, visible in their stats, so that is good to check as well.
As with AQ and DF, MQ has accounts that can be upgraded for a small one-time fee. This is the Star Captain's commission, and gives you full access and better stuff (including your own ship). I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys the game. Star Captains also have somewhat easier access to nova gems, the specialized currency.
I recently acquired a new mech, which I've named the Jade Shadow, as part of the campaign unfolding on Lagos. It's a captured pirate unit, and I've been very pleased with it so far. It seems much of their arsenal is built around weapons designed to deal crippling strikes against an enemy, combined with a surprisingly high level of armor and mobility for such a seemingly thin chassis.
The Jade Shadow carries twin sniper cannons on the arms, which have very precise targeting and can disable or even destroy specific limbs on an enemy mech. The shoulders have twin launchers that fire magnetic bombs, which cling to the enemy and set off a large burst of explosions. It has a unique turbo system which allows it to evade a lot of counterfire and a weapon in the head which drains energy. The targeting system has also been upgraded to give the mech improved accuracy and power. All in all, it's worth between two hundred and three hundred thousand credits right now.
Much of the primary missions take place on our home planet of Lore, but others are added periodically. Lore is home to GEARS University, which is responsible for training mech pilots and offers some nice additional options. Pilots can choose to join one of the three houses, and gain equipment exclusive to that house. Each house is named for a rare treasure it possesses. My main character serves House Wolfblade.
House Wolfblade
Wolfblade provides many of the frontline pilots, and is responsible for training in tactical operations. Its members follow a code of honor and protect the weak from harm, like the knights of old. Wolfblade mechs have decent armor and good firepower, but sometimes suffer in energy efficiency. The house is presently commanded by Star Captain Xaria, and has won the last two GEARS Games against the other houses.
House Runehawk
Runehawk handles exploration and assists in the development of new technologies, as well as integrating ancient ones with current tech. Their mechs tend to favor a more balanced approach to combat, and don't carry as much armor. Star Captain Jaania leads the house.
House Mystraven
Mystraven handles operations requiring more subtlety, including special operations, reconnaissance, infiltration, etc. Their house mechs are designed primarily around a combination of agility and stealth. Strong rivalries exist among all three houses, which Mystraven sometimes exploits when it can. Its commandant, Star Captain Casca, has stated that House Mystraven values pilots as individuals, not as followers of a particular code (Wolfblade) or a high ideal (Runehawk).
Do the pilots of the mechas ever get hurt or killed, or does the game just acknowledge mechanical damage?
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Tek, who runs the local mech shop, must have a nice racket going.
I'm glad I got back to the game in time for the monthly special, the awesome Warbear mecha. It will cease being available at the end of the month, and thus become a rare mecha. Mine is named Kimagure (Japanese for capricious) and hasn't really been modified much aside from being painted in house colors. I'm quite pleased with it so far.
And those are definitely weird feet. 
