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Heavy Gear II is a 1999 Windows combat simulation game developed by Activision and based on Dream Pod 9's Heavy Gear setting. Players pilot agile armored machines called Gears in missions involving direct combat, reconnaissance, escort duties, and squad commands rather than controlling conventional giant robots alone. The campaign expands the conflict involving Terra Nova's northern and southern powers, while multiplayer modes allow human opponents to compete across networked battlefields.
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What type of game is Heavy Gear II?
Heavy Gear II is a 1999 combat simulation game developed for Microsoft Windows by Activision. Players pilot agile, humanoid armored machines known as Gears in various mission types.
Does Heavy Gear II belong to a specific tabletop universe?
Yes, the game is based on the Heavy Gear tabletop role-playing setting created by Dream Pod 9. It adapts the lore of Terra Nova and its Northern and Southern factions into a 3D video game format.
How does the gameplay in Heavy Gear II differ from traditional mech simulators?
Unlike slower, heavier mech simulators like Activision's earlier MechWarrior series, Heavy Gear II emphasizes high mobility and complex squad commands. Players are required to manage stealth, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance rather than just straightforward combat.
Who published and developed Heavy Gear II?
The game was both developed and published by Activision in 1999. This release followed their successful run with the MechWarrior franchise before they lost the BattleTech license.
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