BattleTech

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. Eurogamer
    Apr 24, 2018
    A compelling fusion of tabletop manoeuvring and characterful campaign progression. [Recommended]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Apr 24, 2018
    There is something great glinting just below BattleTech’s dour and crusty surface. So much now depends on whether future updates will dig for it or not – I pray they do. I’ve put an inordinate amount of time into playing Battletech, even starting the campaign over at one point, so convinced was I that I must be missing something or playing it wrong, but now I have reached an inescapable conclusion. If you want a picture of BattleTech, imagine a giant robo-tank silently firing an ineffective laser at another giant robot-tank – forever.
  3. USgamer
    Apr 24, 2018
    Currently, it's not my favorite tactical strategy experience, but I admit I enjoy seeing my Battlemechs tromping across the landscape to stomp out a fallen foe. Unfortunately, I need to finally finish the game's story campaign and drop bit more time in the additional multiplayer mode, which I haven't touched at all. Once I get those under my belt, I'll be back with a final score.
  5. Vice
    Apr 25, 2018
    The more I play BattleTech, the more violent it gets, and the more violent it gets, the more I love it.

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Best PC Game of 2018
30
#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
14
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 396 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 241 out of 396
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 396
  3. Negative: 97 out of 396
  1. Sardauk
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Old BattleTech fan. Been waiting for something like this for years. Delivers in every regard.
  2. SouzGMK
    Apr 24, 2018
    2
    I'm torn with this game.

    There is a lot of potential here. The tactical gameplay is solid, and it stays true to the BATTLETECH universe.    I'm torn with this game.

    There is a lot of potential here. The tactical gameplay is solid, and it stays true to the BATTLETECH universe. The company management component works well, and gives the campaign mode a good amount of depth.

    However, the battles are TORTURE to play as each move is incredibly slow to resolve, with lots of unneeded pauses throughout. Everything feels very drawn-out, and it makes the whole experience a lot less fun.

    Presentation and story are also underwhelming. Nothing especially bad, just really bland. It's like if Ed Sheeran wrote a game about mechs.    … Full Review »
  3. Wax-OnWaxOff
    Apr 24, 2018
    1
    -Game runs terribly slow, and the graphics are dated like it's early 2000. Frankly the old original hex maps from the original box set games-Game runs terribly slow, and the graphics are dated like it's early 2000. Frankly the old original hex maps from the original box set games have better graphics.
    -Cutscenes and voice acting are about on par with a low budget web based comic book.
    -Gameplay is agonizingly slow and you can win every fight by simply running up and meleeing the enemy mechs.
    -This is not the Battletech of nostalgia for veteran BT lovers.
    Fastest way to be banned is make any comment at all about the fact they use more than two Pronouns in the character creation. Get upset they didn't include "Cis" and Insta banned.    … Full Review »
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