Marvels of technology and classified as some of the most dangerous mechanical creations ever made, mechs have been one of the most popular concepts in video games since the early beginnings of gaming. Giant robots and video games make a perfect pair that creates a fantastic experience for players either stepping into the pilot seat and waging war on vicious Kaiju or stepping up to a massive combination of steel and chaos with nothing but a single sword.

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The mecha genre of video games has a long history and is filled with dozens of massive hunks of metal with terrifying weapons and extraordinary designs. Hundreds of games feature a giant mech with varying roles from partners or traumatizing bosses. Through decades of gaming, there have been numerous mechs that stand out and leave lasting impressions. Here are some of the coolest mechs in video games.

9 The Mantis From Halo 4

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Halo 4

Franchise
Halo
Released
November 6, 2012
Genre(s)
FPS

In a world plagued by interstellar adversaries with unimaginable weaponry, the Mark IX Mantis faces down a battalion with confidence and ill intent. Standing over eighteen feet tall, the Mantis is a bipedal mecha that seats one operator and places them in control of a twin anti-material rifle, missile pods and reinforced armor that makes the machine a nearly unstoppable juggernaut.

The Mantis made its first appearance in Halo 4 in both the game's story and multiplayer modes.

8 Wing Zero From Gundam Versus

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Gundam has had multiple releases in the video game genre. One of the most popular is the arena fighting game Gundam Versus series. Gundam Versus contains a massive roster of Mobile Suits from the Gundam universe, but among them, only one rises to the top as one of the coolest.

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The Wing Zero is a legend of design and firepower, being an angelic destroyer of entire cities. Fitted with two mega-buster laser rifles and a green beam saber, the Wing Zero is a gold standard of mech.

7 BT-7274 From Titanfall 2

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Titanfall 2

Franchise
titanfall
Platform(s)
PS4 , Xbox One , PC
Released
October 28, 2016
Genre(s)
FPS

Titanfall took the gaming world by storm thanks to its innovative take on Mechs in video games, allowing players to operate inside and out of the machine. When the sequel was released, players were quick to rush to dive back into robot-on-robot action.

Titanfall 2 introduces BT, a widowed machine that links with the main character during the game's story. Throughout the game's many missions, players grow a strong bond with BT and take on all comers.

6 Anubis Orbital Frame From Zone Of Enders

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The Zone of Enders franchise is a beloved gaming line with a dedicated fan base for its profound lore and intricate mecha designs. The Anubis frame is one of the strongest and most powerful frames ever crafted and belongs to Ridley Hardiman, the game's main antagonist.

Crafted by Hardiman's father, the Anubis possesses amazing capabilities such as teleportation, a bladed staff, onboard lasers, and an AI co-pilot.

5 White Glint From Armored Core 4: For Answer

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Armored Core is a powerhouse in the mecha genre of video games that is heralded by Formsoftware, known for Bloodborne and Elden Ring. The Armored Core franchise has curated a dedicated fanbase over the years and has stepped back into the spotlight with Armored Core 6 for current generation consoles.

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However, Armored Core 4: For Answer is highly thought of as the best in the series and features one of the most menacing mechs in the series, White Glint. A truly unstoppable machine, White Glint is equipped with massive boosters for unparalleled speed and dual ballistic weapons for shredding targets into scrap.

4 Excelsus From Metal Gear Rising Revengeance

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Franchise
Metal Gear
Platform(s)
PS3 , Xbox 360 , PC
Released
February 19, 2013
Genre(s)
Action

The Excelsus was one of the final bosses in Metal Gear Rising Revengenace and stood in the player's path from reaching Senator Steven Armstrong. Armstrong would pilot the machine and seek to destroy Raiden with great prejudice by using its twin laser cannons mounted on its head and insect-like design with hexapedal appendages equipped with bladed weapons.

The Excelsus was a massive weapon considered to be a Metal gear that was privately built to win more favor and take on Cyborgs in the field.

3 Unicorn Gundam From Gundam Evolution

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Gundam Evolution

Franchise
gundam
Released
September 21, 2021
Genre(s)
FPS

Gundam Evolution is a team-based multiplayer game that sets players in squads of 6 against each other in objective-based game modes such as capture the point and domination. Among the vast roster of Mobile Suits available in the game, the stand-out design was the Unicorn Gundam. First appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam: Unicorn, the Unicorn Gundam is a machine capable of unimaginable abilities and destructive power.

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The machine features two modes: its base mode is solid white with a single horn on its head, and Destroy Mode, which takes advantage of its ability to hunt Newtypes. Along with a Beam Magnum and Hyper Bazooka, the Unicorn Gundam is a true force to be reckoned with.

2 Atlans From Doom Eternal

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DOOM Eternal

Franchise
DOOM
Released
March 20, 2020
Genre(s)
FPS , Action

Atlans are gargantuan creations of metal and sentient power that were constructed for the sole purpose of destroying the forces of Hell after the defeat of the ARK. Atlans tower over battlefields and stomp demons and devils alike while turning entire battlefields to ash.

These behemoths of steel and fury take on titans on a regular basis and have only stopped their assault due to lack of energy. The Atlans are usually equipped with dual cannons mounted on their backs and a powerful melee weapon such as an axe, spear, or sword.

1 Death Egg Robot

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Franchise
Sonic
Platform(s)
Genesis , Switch , 3DS , PC
Released
November 21, 1992
Genre(s)
Platformer

The Death Egg Robot is the final weapon of mass destruction that Dr. Eggman uses to wipe out Sonic the Hedgehog once and for all. The Death Egg makes multiple appearances throughout the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise, first appearing in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

The machine is equipped with state-of-the-art technology crafted by Dr. Eggman himself, in addition to a jetpack, making it capable of flight and homing hand projectiles that return on command.

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