One of the first games I bought for the PC, 31st Century Combat is THE game that sparked my love for anything Battletech related, and game soundtracks. Fighting as a Clan Mechwarrior, you battle a rival clan for the fate of the Inner Sphere. Although the eventual outcome of the conflict has no basis in Battletech literature, it does give you a good impression of Clan life.
In between missions, players are treated to a wealth of information which is based on the Battletech novels and source books. Add to that an extensive library in the Clan archives which players can access in the main Clan Hall, and no new-comer to the series can ever complain about the fact that they have no clue as to what this game is all about.
I must note that the soundtrack, by Jeehun Hwang and Gregory Alper, is a true masterpiece, and won an award for best soundtrack. The soundtrack can be played on a regular CD player, which was kind of a novelty at the time. I still play the music on my iPod.
All in all, a superb game.
In between missions, players are treated to a wealth of information which is based on the Battletech novels and source books. Add to that an extensive library in the Clan archives which players can access in the main Clan Hall, and no new-comer to the series can ever complain about the fact that they have no clue as to what this game is all about.
I must note that the soundtrack, by Jeehun Hwang and Gregory Alper, is a true masterpiece, and won an award for best soundtrack. The soundtrack can be played on a regular CD player, which was kind of a novelty at the time. I still play the music on my iPod.
All in all, a superb game.
