Back at GDC, the world got its first look at MechWarrior Tactics, an all-new, free-to-play, turn-based strategy title from Roadhouse Interactive and A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games. It runs on the browser-based Unity engine, and features rules based on the classic hex-style gameplay of the popular tabletop game Battletech. It offers players a chance to face each other using customizable mechs, and thanks to its Words with Friends style asynchronous gameplay, take their time in doing so.
Canadian developer Blue Lizard has taken the development reigns for MechWarrior Tactics.
MechWarrior Tactics joins the list of titles under the Montreal-based casual and mmo games maker, such as Club Paradise, Nanoland, Witchcraft the Punishment, Megamind and Lost Realms.
Infinite Game Publishing has announced that the studio is extending the MechWarrior Tactics Founder’s Program, since the game is getting closer to the open beta which will launch "later this year". The "Founder's Pack" allows players to skip the line waiting to play the closed beta.
GamingShogun.com writes, "MechWarrior Tactics allows players the freedom to collect and purchase combat and cosmetic resources to outfit each ‘Mech and assemble a Lance of four ‘Mechs. Master each ‘Mech Chassis, perfect insidious tactical maneuvers and develop endless new configurations in your Mech Bay. Assemble a Lance for the ages and keep one step ahead of both your friends and enemies."
