''Roadstriker'' is a 1986 role-playing game supplement for ''
Mekton
''Mekton'' is a role-playing game which centers on the conventions of mecha anime and science fiction (although it can easily enough be adapted to other genres like police drama or high fantasy). It has seen several editions since its introducti ...
'' published by
R. Talsorian Games
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Contents
''Roadstriker'' is a supplement which details additional mecha and expands the information on transforming from the original ''Mekton'' rules.
Reception
Phil Frances reviewed ''Roadstriker'' for ''
White Dwarf
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'' #87, and stated that "In all, a most worthwhile effort – not as slick as FASA's ''Mechwarrior'' or ''Battletech'', but admirably simple and flexible."
David Jacobs reviewed ''Roadstriker'' in ''
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'' No. 79.
Jacobs commented that "It's a collection of scenarios complete with NPC's for back up and background, and a great way to introduce roadstrikers to your ''Mekton'' gaming."
Reviews
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Challenge'' #49 (March/April, 1991)
References
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Mekton
Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1986
Science fiction role-playing game supplements