The video offers critical impressions of the ARGO Ikti mech in Star Citizen, highlighting its unoriginal design, questionable armor modeling, and unrealistic weapon placement, while also criticizing its high $50 price point. Despite some potential for future modular upgrades, the hosts feel it currently lacks the realism, versatility, and value expected of a dedicated mech, and they hope future iterations will improve significantly.
The video features a discussion and impressions of the ARGO Ikti mech in Star Citizen, focusing on its design, functionality, and overall appeal. The hosts express some disappointment that the mech is essentially a repurposed utility vehicle, specifically an Atlas, and critique its visual and structural design, noting that it looks somewhat subpar and lacks the military aesthetic they hoped for. They highlight that the mech’s armor plates are procedurally generated and question whether they are physically modeled or just visual effects, which could impact how they are damaged or destroyed in-game.
They delve into the mechanics and physics of the mech’s weapon placement, criticizing the current over-the-top mounting of guns. They argue that weapons should be underslung and integrated into the arms for better realism and functionality, referencing other games like MechWarrior where weapons are mounted beneath the arms to avoid issues like buckling when firing ballistic weapons. The hosts suggest that the current design is not optimal and that future iterations should focus on more realistic weapon configurations, possibly making the armor plates more modular or removable.
The hosts also discuss the armor and protection features of the mech, noting the presence of armor shields on the weapons that seem to limit customization and weapon swapping. They observe that the armor plates are attached only to the guns, making it difficult to swap or upgrade weapons independently. Additionally, they mention the potential for the backpack to be detachable, which could allow for different configurations or variants, such as an EVA or salvage version, hinting at future customization options and modularity.
Price is another major point of critique. They highlight that the ARGO Ikti is priced at $50, which they consider excessive, especially given its limited capabilities and the fact that it is essentially a scaled-up utility vehicle. They compare it to other ships and vehicles, suggesting that its cost is unjustified and that it should be priced much lower, around $7.50 based on scale and value. They warn that the high price could lead to poor value for players, especially if it replaces more versatile or affordable options like the Aurora LN.
In conclusion, the hosts see potential in the ARGO Ikti, especially with upcoming features like armor coming in and modular components. However, they emphasize that it currently feels like a basic, less impressive version of what could be a more specialized and realistic mech. They invite viewers to share their opinions on the weapon layout, armor, and overall design, and express hope that future versions will improve upon this initial release. They finish by reminding viewers to like, subscribe, and support the channel, thanking patrons for their support.