Mecha BREAK (Xbox Series X) Review

Live service titles have been put on the endangered species list in 2025. The descriptor has become synonymous with gamers running for the hills, as other disappointing options like The Day Before continue to poison the well for the genre. In 2023, Mecha BREAK was announced at The Game Awards to a reasonable amount of hype despite adopting the live service label.

This is the same year GUNDAM Evolution told fans ‘last call’ (RIP), and seeing as how Mobile Suit GUNDAM Battle Operation 2 is console-exclusive to PlayStation, Xbox fans could finally scratch that giant robot itch left behind by GUNDAM Evolution. Mecha BREAK features exciting giant robot battles, customizable pilots and rigs, a surprisingly deep combat system, and giant robot combat in spades. The fix is here.

I was immediately taken to a character creator screen for my pilot after booting up the title and agreeing to the terms of service. There are myriad customization options for the pilot to tinker with. With... Read more