In the realm of video games, where titles often lean towards brevity and impact, there exists a certain charm in the more elaborate and whimsical names. While some may advocate for simplicity—citing classics like Doom or BioShock—there is a compelling case for those titles that require a breath or two to articulate. Consider the likes of Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines or the delightfully lengthy The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution. If a title doesn’t challenge your lung capacity, can it truly be considered a video game?
MechWarrior 5: Clans – Ghost Bear: Flash Storm
Enter the latest expansion for Piranha Games’ mech shooter, MechWarrior 5: Clans. While the base title may seem somewhat pedestrian, the newly released DLC catapults it into a realm of delightful absurdity with the name MechWarrior 5: Clans – Ghost Bear: Flash Storm. This title not only piques curiosity but also raises questions that demand answers: What exactly is a Ghost Bear? And what is the significance of a Flash Storm? Such inquiries only add to the allure of this expansion.
The expansion introduces an impressive array of eight new pilotable mechs, four of which are OmniMechs—namely the Night Gyr, Ebon Jaguar, Fire Moth, and Huntsman. The remaining four are battlemechs, featuring the formidable 100-ton Kodiak assault mech, the nimble 35-ton scout Jenner IIC, the iconic 50-ton Hunchback IIC, and the 65-ton Rifleman IIC. Players will find joy in customizing these mechanical giants within an expanded mechlab, allowing for engine swaps and other enhancements to these colossal war machines.
Available now for (£16.75), Ghost Bear: Flash Storm invites both seasoned players and newcomers to explore its offerings. For those yet to experience the original MechWarrior 5: Clans, PC Gamer contributor Jonathan Bolding provided a favorable review last year, praising its focused narrative campaign. He noted that while the absence of sandbox play might leave players yearning for more, the captivating cinematics and character moments more than compensate for it.
As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, the charm of a clunky, multi-punctuated title remains a delightful reminder of the creativity and flair that can be found in this vibrant industry.
