AX-6: Powered Knight

AX-6: Powered Knight (NEC PC-6001)   1982

First Mecha game

Monochrome game

Gameplay video

Trivia:

1) Mecha is a science fiction genre that centers on robots or machines controlled by people. These machines vary greatly in size, shape, and appearance. Some are little more than cars with arms and legs, while others are giant humanoid constructs. Different sub-genres exist, with varying connotations of realism. The concept of Super Robot and Real Robot are two such examples found in Japanese anime.

2) Developed by ASCII Entertainment Software, Inc.

3) Another early mecha game - color game Vastar (1983) (arcade),

4) Game is not emulated.