HAWKEN

1. beyondabraxas

   Jan 3, 2013

   10

   Hawken is a brilliant game. The sense of weight and scale is apparent. The combat, once you get the hang of it, is extremely fast based andHawken is a brilliant game. The sense of weight and scale is apparent. The combat, once you get the hang of it, is extremely fast based and reactionary. The biggest mechanic that a lot of reviewers seem to be missing is the Dodging / Boosting system.
   You have to be quick to dodge using your boosters. Read your opponents moves and play strategically while still maintaining twitch reflex shooting. Its very, very intense. Don't treat it like your average FPS, you aren't a humanoid, you are a mech, you have separate advantages and disadvantages, get used to them. Verticality plays a huge role in the gameplay as well. The mechs are agile in a whole different way. But if you try to run and gun like an average FPS, you're toast.
   
   There really isn't any other game like Hawken out right now. Its a Mech Sim FPS with an arcade game feel. There are 8 mechs to choose from, I think, each with their distinct advantages and abilities. The game also features a very robust item/ mech upgrade system, much time will be spend configuring the build that suits you best.
   
   As far as the F2P model, its rather well designed, if you play smart and play well, procuring ingame credits is a breeze (as is leveling up). If you lack the patience or time, real world currency can be used for unlocks.
   
   Did I mention the game looks incredibly stunning? No other game imo right now touts as much polish and detail visually, its remarkable that its F2P.
   
   Get this and decide for your self.
   
   A++
   
   PS. Its still in Beta, it will only get better from here on out.… Expand

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2. Duke_Silver

   Oct 25, 2013

   10

   Mech fans should love it. Unhappy people that are used to getting instant gratification will be frustrated. This game is very much still underMech fans should love it. Unhappy people that are used to getting instant gratification will be frustrated. This game is very much still under developement. New patches come out all the time that give people cause to troll the developers. These are the same people that have never made anything in their life. 30 years old, still attending community college, kinds of people. Games like this live and die by their community. Unfortunately, for all the dev's hard work, the community currently leaves something to be desired.… Expand

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4. Stanith

   Jan 12, 2013

   9

   I think Hawken is a refreshing comeback of the deathmatch-style FPS, with a nice twist of being a hybrid FPS (you're essentially piloting aI think Hawken is a refreshing comeback of the deathmatch-style FPS, with a nice twist of being a hybrid FPS (you're essentially piloting a mech). As I love deathmatch, I've been thoroughly enjoying Hawken! The different mech types are very varied which makes for some interesting tactics (my favourite is the Sharpshooter, though most of the maps are difficult to snipe in). There are various different abilities available such as placing decoy mechs (that don't move, but copy you otherwise) and throwing an EMP that disables all nearby mech's weapons (including yours if you're too close).
   
   Overall I'd definitely recommend it, as it's also one of those games that will only succeed if the player-base remains a critical mass to keep the games fresh. So tell all your friends to come join the fun!… Expand

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5. alla0222

   Mar 21, 2014

   8

   i think this game is fun and i would like to think its really fun to play with friends. i do not think this game is a pay to win because thei think this game is fun and i would like to think its really fun to play with friends. i do not think this game is a pay to win because the robots you can use at first are not at all bad. they are in fact really good. fun game. deserves a chance… Expand

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6. TheOtherGuy103

   Jan 7, 2014

   8

   Anyone who says that this game is a pay to win experience in lying. Pretty much every real world money purchases are just cosmetics for yourAnyone who says that this game is a pay to win experience in lying. Pretty much every real world money purchases are just cosmetics for your mech, and you gain HC (In-game currency) quickly enough to be able to freely acquired free internal and offensive devices for you mech. Most of the issues regarding balance have been solved. You can also unlock new mechs without having to purchase them (With real or in-game money) by fully levelling up one of your current mechs or by increasing your pilot level.
   
   Combat is fast, for a western Mecha game. You can quickly dodge incoming missiles by sliding either right or left at the perfect moment, you can hover up into the air, and quickly turn your mech 180 degrees if someone catches your unprotected backside.
   
   I will say that most players online are pretty much incompetent, but this is more thanks to a lack of coordination and communication than anything. If you are playing this game, be prepared to use the voice-chat if you want to succeed.
   
   Team balancing is also an issue, but the devs are actively working on trying to fix it. All in all, I say that if you're a mecha fan, download this game and try it out.… Expand

   • 4 of 6 users found this helpful
7. Banhammer0

   Mar 15, 2014

   6

   Probably only mech shooter on the market not counting Titanfall. For an F2P game it's very good, but compared to normal (paid) titles it'sProbably only mech shooter on the market not counting Titanfall. For an F2P game it's very good, but compared to normal (paid) titles it's obviously lacking. Good concept but poor execution in most areas.
   
   GOOD
   + For an F2P game there is very little P2W here (100 % non-comsetics are grindable)
   + Well thought-out ideas for deployables, mechs and abilities
   + Mech combat is actually pretty fun and tactical with dodging and boosting
   
   BAD
   - It lacks the "weight" feeling when you shoot someone
   - Not enough variation in gameplay, few mechs, items and weapons that are hard to unlock as well
   - Poorly designed maps, potential achieved by giving mech "boosting" (weak flight ability) mostly unused
   - Generic modes (TDM, DM, Rocket assault which is really domination, Siege which is domination + capture the flag) without innovations
   - Weak audio, explosions sound like someone kicking a cardboard box
   
   SUMMARY
   If you are a kid or someone who can't afford a decent game go for it, you could have chosen worse in the F2P world. Good thing is you don't have to spend a cent on it.
   Average 6/10… Expand

   • 1 of 5 users found this helpful
8. mizzrawrz

   Mar 30, 2014

   0

   Devs are constantly making large sweeping changes, while blatantly ignoring their community. With it's current patch the game feels and playsDevs are constantly making large sweeping changes, while blatantly ignoring their community. With it's current patch the game feels and plays very broken for a FPS. Combat went from super fluid and immerse, to clunky and intentionally broken. Their so called "bug fixes" often introduce even more and larger gamebreaking bugs.… Expand

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful

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