BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception

BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception (1988)

by Westwood Associates, Infocom
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
Themes:Science fiction
Game modes:Single player
Story:20 Lethal tons of massive fighting power are primed for battle and your in control. The 31st century is a desperate time. Five Successor States are hopelessly locked in mortal struggle for power. In this era of endless war, the powerful, death-dealing BattleMechs are valued higher than human life. You are 18-year-old Jason Youngblood, and fate has given you a terrible gauntlet to run. Abruptly wrenched from the intense drilling of 'Mech warrior training, you are plunged into real battle with deadly Kurita warriors. Savage experience is now your unforgiving teacher, and the very survival of The Lyran Commonwealth demands you learn the ruthless precision of battle strategy quickly. Can you, the son of legendary "Mech warrior Jeremiah Youngblood, steel yourself for the greatest challenge of your life? Authentic Battletech combat is yours to command. The master storytellers of Infocom have joined forces with FASA, the creators of Battletech and the computer wizards of Westwood Associates to bring you an unparalleled adventure. You're in command: you choose your weapons and your target for each member of your fighting unit. Experience the thrill of battle as you move your "Mechs across the far-reaching terrain of Chara IV.Show more
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user avatar@ZXKNIGHTuser avatar@ZXKNIGHT
January 29, 2025
Fantastic sci-fi RPG game! Done in that classic windowed 'SSI Gold Box' style of D&D games but a bit more basic. Fairly open world as well, still my favourite Battletech/Mechwarrior game and a great introduction to the universe.
This was my first foray into the Battletech universe. It was also a lot of fun to play and I had memories making money on the stock market in the game. Should be revisited and kept alive.
One of the first few games I finished. Computer games were hard back then but in a different way. Was already into the board game and this was fun because it put a story behind it.
I remember playing this game for so many hours. My favorite thing to do was step on a fighter with my Battlemech and hear the crunch sound effects it made. Such fond memories!
user avatar@thebesuser avatar@thebes
April 23, 2025
Loved it when it came out. Besides great battles it had a storyline to it. Training in the arena, using a stock market to make money. All the different kinds of shops you would expect, even a little plot twist. Sure graphics are dated, but underneath is a really fun game. Think of how Wasteland was fun even with old graphics.
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