Steel Legions
Games involving heavy armored vehicles, might not be a common theme in MMO realm as many developers seems to be much more keen on crafting RPG genres as it normally have plenty interesting aspects that can attract man gamers. However, an interesting approach was taken by Splitscreen Games as they crafted a Steampunk themed war outing, titled Steel Legions. This game provides that unique experience in taking control of heavy machinery vehicle and get into intriguing combat against other players while defending your selected factions.
Just as it was explained above, Steel Legion is being set in a Steampunk era which saw four major factions, which are: Phoenix Empire, Pandora Rebels, Golden Territory and also Tundran Warriors. Having different characteristics, gamers must choice one they favor and battle against others in search for crucial resources such as steel, steam along with oil which are important in operating the heavy machinery that is used for that epic battle.
At the start, players will only be given a basic type of heavy vehicles as they try to defend their home base from threats. Along the game, obviously gamers can further improve their vehicles and eventually crafting a strong machine which can help them in beating out other players and claim victory over other factions. Although Steel Legion is being shaped up by its developer into a much more fast-paced PvP battle, but Splitscren are not neglecting the PvE element as that is where gamers have the opportunity in improving their gear, before entering that intriguing battlefield.
The combination between PvE and PvP are being established in a certain kind of way which clearly affecting each others as without battling against computer AI, gamers won't be able to acquire additional gears that can be used for upgrading their war machine. Aside from that small amount of MMORPG characteristic, Steel Legion also possessed tactical aspect during battles as certain positions, team spirit along with right usage of equipment are also essential in winning any challenges, especially in the PvP mode. Considering that in the battlefield, there's a big chance for you in matching up against opponents that have higher levels and experience, having the right tactics will surely help your ambition in winning.
In terms of game control, Steel Legions have a very simple setup as gamers only need to use their mouse in operating things, even during battles as right click will move your vehicles while the left one is used for attacking opponents. Further into the game when players already acquired significant upgrades along with additional weapons, keyboard will also be having more of a use as your weaponry selection is being mapped out accordingly. With that simple gaming control, there shouldn't be much of an issue for any gamers aside from getting their tactics right.
Basically, the game play of this outing is enhancing your war machine through several missions in PvE and eventually taking those strong upgraded vehicles into an exciting battle against other players to earn that fun gaming experience. One thing that players should be nothing though is that each time you get better; the challenges that arrive will also get tougher to keep everything on balance. Moreover, for those who have no issue in making some in-game spending, there are also several purchases that can be made which should make your gaming experience much more comfortable.
Graphic wise, Steel Legions is pretty eye catching as it's being set in a 3D world that runs pretty smoothly for a browser-based outing. The designs, albeit not necessarily the most attractive that gamers can find, but still it's pretty interesting and appealing enough for gamers who are keen with this type of MMO. Being a browser kind of game, another advantage one can also get is that you won't be needing huge space in your computer to download and play it as Legions only required 10 MB of storage, with extra additional 20 MB should gamers also want to download its Micro Client service, which allows gamers to directly from their desktop.
This outing is surely an interesting option for those MMO freaks, who have passion for war machine kind of style and not that keen on experiencing complicated game play. The fine graphic, fast-paced battle along with simply game controls surely provides that fun yet simplistic approach into the game. However, for those who don’t really enjoy continuous grinding experience, especially in acquiring upgrades before embarking on the PvP battles, Steel Legions might not be that suitable for you. Still, this free-to-play outing deserved a try out as it does offer something pretty fresh in terms of current MMO styles, which are mostly populated with RPG and social strategy affairs. Overal, as a browser-based game, Legions have strong potential in becoming an additive piece for gamers as it have that war element that normally attract plenty interests.
