MechAssault, an action-packed third-person mech combat game for the Microsoft Xbox, belongs to the sci-fi genre. Released in 2002, it's set in the BattleTech universe where players pilot formidable BattleMechs, towering machines outfitted with an arsenal of devastating weaponry. The game features a single-player campaign with a storyline of rebellion and liberation, as well as dynamic, fully destructible environments. With an emphasis on heavy combat and real-time strategy elements, MechAssault also offered early Xbox Live multiplayer support, allowing for online clashes in various game modes.