Welcome to our review of Override 2: Super Mech League, a gigantic robot brawler that reminds me of the old style Tekken.
The gigantic robot brawler is Mech-ing a super-charged comeback in Override 2: Super Mech League!
Start as a new pilot and propel yourself through the ranks in a deep and robust Career Mode. Join Mech Leagues and earn reputation by competing in Arenas located across the globe. Duke it out with a tuned-up roster of returning robots and new mechs across various versus and co-op game modes of up to 4 players online and locally. Defeat your opponents using an arsenal of unique moves including super-charged ranged attacks, metal-busting combos, or an arena-shattering ultimate attack!
Career Mode. Fight in Mech Leagues and soar to new heights, aiming to be the best mech pilot. Represent your Club and work together with its members to earn Influence and rewards! Ranked Rumbles. Two Mechs enter, one leaves. Battle through the competition and climb the ranks to become a legendary pilot.
Mech Mania. 20 playable robots including brand-new mechs with unique abilities, skill sets, and Ultimate moves. Hazardous Arenas. Competitive fighting grounds that include dynamic elements such as geysers, lava pools, and platforms that encourage strategy and unexpected outcomes.
Upgraded Game Mode. Pick your playstyle across match types including 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all and several games such as Xenoswarm, King of the Hill and more.
Expansive Customizations. Unlock a slew of cosmetic items and attachments for your mech of choice in the Garage.
When I say this game reminded me of Tekken, sadly that was not a compliment as I notoriously disliked Tekken for its pace and it is like the exact same sensation instantly appeared. Fighting is sluggish and yes, I do expect nothing else from big gigantic mechs fighting, but this is a videogame so I would maybe expect movements to be a bit more smooth?
Like when you fall down during battle, it feels like an eternity before you get back up, and sadly enough, this pace is a deal-breaker for me to fully enjoy it. I have little negative to say about everything else except maybe the laggy online play, which did not appear to be a problem on my side as a quick speed test showed no issues in between fights.
Everything else, this is a basic 3D fighter with a storyline so you know what to expect. I did like the backstory and while the game did look polished for the most part, I did get stuck in the lava part of the battlefield, getting some serious damage in the process. But I can live with that a lot more than with its pace.
In conclusion, Override 2: Super Mech League presents itself as a game for fans of the mech genre that like the slower style fighters. While it did not capture my affection, I can clearly see that it will be of great value to many others.
