Submissions by David tagged beatem-up

Story:

It is the distant future and humanity has been able to enjoy a decade of peace through the use of highly sophisticated mechs called MADS (Mutually Assured Destructors). Years ago, these MADS were developed by a large organization that sought to unite the world. After the MADS development, each country was given a single MAD with terrifying firepower which in turn halted all disputes between countries in fear of a Mutually Assured Destruction. Once peace settled in, people started building their own mechs and used them in competitive sports and daily activities. Before long, they become a part of society.

Gameplay:

The player will play as a character that is in charge of all things mecha. On him, he has the key to override any mech that he pleases. The world is suddenly in danger when a virus starts taking control over the mechs. The viruses main goal is to reach the original MADS and use them to destroy the world. The player has the ability to override any mech, meaning he can jump inside any MAD and control it. As the player progresses through the levels they may encounter a MAD that they like better. If the player chooses to, the player may eject from the current MAD and attempt to override the more favored MAD. Each MAD will have abilities depending on its traits, E.g a bigger mech means more health, a mech with missiles fire missiles etc. The player must go on until they get into a MAD that is able to take on the original MADS. Once they do, they may choose to take on the original MAD in 1 on 1 combat and if the player manages to defeat the original mad the player may choose to take its body instead before going off to fight the remaining original MADS.

Artwork: Armored Core – for answer