Mechabellum »

Mechabellum is widely praised as an exceptionally deep and strategic auto-battler that blends the decision-making of real-time strategy games like StarCraft with the tactical positioning of chess . Critics and players alike highlight its "perfect information" design, where victory depends on outthinking your opponent rather than fast reflexes or RNG.

: Low-cost units like Crawlers and Fangs used to distract heavy hitters and absorb damage. mechabellum

The AI in Mechabellum is surprisingly competent. It will punish you for ignoring anti-air. It will flank you. It is a great way to learn unit counters (e.g., learning that Mustangs eat Phoenixes for breakfast, but die to Arclights). Mechabellum is widely praised as an exceptionally deep

Positioning is everything. Placing a tank in the front to absorb damage is Strategy 101, but Mechabellum asks for more nuance. You can "kite" enemies by moving your units back, forcing the enemy to walk into your firing line. You can "split" your army to force the enemy to divide their attention. A single unit placed one hex to the left can be the difference between a clean victory and a total rout. The AI in Mechabellum is surprisingly competent