MechWarrior 2 is played as a tactical simulation, incorporating aspects of real-time first-person combat and physical simulation of the player's mech. The player can choose between several control modes, from a basic to advanced mode that allows the player to manage the legs and torso of the mech independently. The mech's on-board computer provides feedback to the player, ranging from the proximity of friendly and enemy forces to system damage and ammunition depletion. (wikipedia.org)