A little look at Hawken

I've been playing the Hawken beta recently and I was fascinated by the art of the game. Though there was little to no character design in the game, the design and detail of the vehicles and environment amazed me. Of course, the UDK engine can show off some really nice models, but the design of the environment really felt unique. Of course there have been many mech games before, but the level of detail and visual realism really make the experience a lot more immersible. The mech customization and class system also interested me. Each class was not limited to only one type of weapon, but were given a variety of weapons that fit their class type. It was up to the player to find out what worked and what didn't. Combined with the choice to customize the appearance, it really made me feel as if my vehicle I was piloting was "my own". Hawkens customization is far extensive, but combined with the beautiful visuals, it feels appropriate to mention these things...