It's very impressive stuff overall, I would say.
Some people expressed concern with the Free-to-play model and common practice of companies offering more advanced/uber weapons for sale that those who do not buy will not be able to get, but this quote from one of the team members that they posted on the forums is reassuring:
"While I can't say exactly what will be purchasable because we are still working on it, our intention is allow players to purchase greater customization for their mechs and weapons (visually and sometimes functionally,) not to have people buy better or overpowered weapons and armor. Also you will be able to earn points for many upgrades & customization options by playing the game instead of spending money."
Older video with Khang Le, the art director and CEO of Adhesive, the 9-person team explaining some of the mechanics and such:
Some people expressed concern with the Free-to-play model and common practice of companies offering more advanced/uber weapons for sale that those who do not buy will not be able to get, but this quote from one of the team members that they posted on the forums is reassuring:
"While I can't say exactly what will be purchasable because we are still working on it, our intention is allow players to purchase greater customization for their mechs and weapons (visually and sometimes functionally,) not to have people buy better or overpowered weapons and armor. Also you will be able to earn points for many upgrades & customization options by playing the game instead of spending money."
Older video with Khang Le, the art director and CEO of Adhesive, the 9-person team explaining some of the mechanics and such: