Charming Mech Brawler Set in a Cozy Post-Apocalyptic World: Bounty Star

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So picture this: I’m rumbling through this vast, dusty canyon in my beefed-up Desert Raptor MKII mech, and it’s a whole scene. There’s chaos with those pesky hover bots zipping around and bandits being all trigger-happy. But hey, somehow this game “Bounty Star” feels like it might just be onto something pretty cool. My mech? It’s like a Frankenstein’s monster of metal bits, just like it sounds – pretty sure it was built in someone’s shed or something. Anyway, smashing through these foes with melee and cannon blasts felt really messy, took a few tries but hey, who’s counting? Got me thinking I’d love another go when it eventually drops on Xbox Series X|S.

So, you play as Clem. She’s this badass fighter dealing with some war baggage – I mean, we all have our skeletons, right? But she’s off in this place, the Red Expanse. Think post-apocalyptic Southwest America, kind of. Personally, I’m getting some serious Mad Max vibes.

The creative wizard behind it all, Benjamin Ruiz, had this whole lightbulb moment in Sedona, Arizona. Those landscapes are stunning; I mean, I was there once, couldn’t stop staring. Perfect for an action game, right? Ruiz took that magic and ran with it. Funny how the best ideas sometimes start off simple like that – just a dude and a desert view.

Now, imagine a Western mashed up with mech action – that’s what Ruiz had cooking. It’s like, yeah, you’re a bounty hunter, but you also get into the nitty-gritty of everyday survival. Feeding chickens, gathering clean water – throwing a little Farmville into the mix, why not? Honestly, that’s how “Bounty Star” spiced up its universe.

Clem’s home base? A total hodgepodge. Cramped garage vibes with cables everywhere and a dodgy-looking kitchen. Somehow feels like home. If you’ve ever watched “Firefly,” you get it. That charm of having just enough to get by; it appeals to the soul, I’m telling you.

Customization – that’s another thing they’re pushing. You can build your mech the way you like. Got the guts to try heavy armor, or you more of a featherweight flyer? It’s up to you. Ruiz shared that little secret. You can either wade into battle like a tank or dart around like the Flash. Just got to pick your poison.

Ruiz talks of having these core properties you adjust, plus a range of gadgets. Some wild testers skipped healing and just ran in at max speed. Love that kind of wild strategy.

And oh, NPC time. The Marshall’s got your back and dishes out bounties. Meanwhile, there’s this shady merchant with some killer gear – let’s just say he’s not playing by the rules. Love those sketchy vibes. Not a massive ensemble but enough to keep it interesting.

Missions? Bounty Star’s giving you a buffet of options. Day and night cycle means stuff changes up, right? Every day’s a new bounty board. Targets here, clean-ups there – it doesn’t get old. Ruiz mentioned optional goals for those who’re into replaying scenarios. Capturing a baddie or just taking names, it’s up to you.

Clem’s DIY haven kind of sums it all up – rough around the edges but full of promise. Just waiting to see how it lands on Xbox Series X|S later. I’ll have my mech ready.

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There you go! Enjoy the ride.