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Heavy Gear II is an interesting blend of the Action and Sim genres that should not be missed by anyone who likes fighting with and controlling huge robots, but found the Mechwarrior games to be too complicated. Heavy Gear II was originally scheduled for release just before Christmas 1998, but technical issues kept the software off store shelves until June 1999. This very popular strategy/shooter has taken a bit of time to gain its current, large base of fans mainly due to its heavy-duty hardware demands.
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The three-mission Heavy Gear II demo features one single-player mission that will not be included in the final game. Also, players can pilot their Gears for the first time in true zero-G space combat, as well as a dense swamp environment in the demo's two multiplayer missions. The game features an entirely new 3D hardware-only engine that delivers fast combat action, true physics, photo-realistic graphics, and complex battlefields that include numerous vehicles and structures, flying debris, and fire and smoke.
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Overall, the control and game play of Heavy Gear II is really what Mechwarrior should have been. So, if you are one of those hard core simulation jockeys who never really got into Mechwarrior because of its steep learning curve, or just a guy like me who thinks giant robots battling each other is extremely cool, this just might be the game for you. Recommended.
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