MechCommander 2

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Electric Playground
    75
    While some details such as heat management and precise targeting have been glossed over a mite heavily for BattleTech fans' tastes, overall Mech Commander 2 bestows a new lease on life upon the esteemed franchise.
  2. ActionTrip
    71
    A technically polished title which made amends for all of the flaws the original game had, yet which is still far from appealing or capable of holding gamers' attention, and I'm speaking even of the hard-core BattleTech fans.
  3. GamePro
    80
    Handsome and smoothly executed.
  5. GameSpot
    77
    Those simply looking for a visually impressive, enjoyable real-time strategy game set in the BattleTech universe should find that MC 2 fits that description well.
  6. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    Its graphics, sound, and interface are excellent, but sadly deficiencies still exist in its artificial intelligence and its linear gameplay which is devoid of a skirmish mode or of a precise system of attack control.
  7. Armchair Empire
    86
    Looks great, tactics work, easy interface and camera, and the ability to easily customize your ‘Mech load-out all add up to a solid game.
  8. Yahoo!
    70
    It may seem like a minor gripe, but I still would have liked to see a skirmish mode.
  9. GameSpy
    84
    Universally better than the original game while adding enough stuff to keep it from being just an interface upgrade.
  10. Gamers' Temple
    85
    An excellent and enjoyable tactical combat game for those who don't enjoy base building or resource gathering.
  11. Gamezilla!
    83
    Anyone who has an interest in Military strategy with a whole lot of sci-fi thrown in should definitely go buy a copy of MechCommander 2, you’ll get your money's worth from the amount of playing time you’ll invest.
  12. GamePen
    80
    A fun game that has no serious flaws except for horrendously long loading times.
  13. GameZone
    93
    Easy to pick up, fun to play, and highly addictive anyway you cut, slice and dice it.
  14. IGN
    82
    The game is buggy as all hell... (but) I had a blast playing it and it's one of the few games I've played recently that I genuinely want to go back and finish.
  15. Voodoo Extreme
    83
    A polished product that improves, in almost every respect, on its predecessor.
  16. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    Good, and worth the time of BattleTech fans, but unless Microsoft fixes the performance issues it will never be a great game.
  17. Game Revolution
    83
    A very solid game. What it isn't is a very innovative game. It does everything it has to and does it well, but it doesn't do anything new.
  18. Gamer's Pulse
    82
    The graphics may be a bit lacking, and it may run a bit slow (I'd really hate to imagine a machine near the system reqs), but it's a blast.
  19. Next Generation Magazine
    80
    The eye-catching graphics, solid sound effects, easy interface, and some nice multiplayer options more than make up for missing skirmishes. [Nov 2002, p.113]
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#47 Best PC Game of 2001
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#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 40
  3. Negative: 4 out of 40
  1. iddqd4
    Jan 27, 2018
    8
    Тактика с участием группы ОБЧР из известной вселенной Battletech, исполненная в 3D изометрии, все на достойном уровне.Тактика с участием группы ОБЧР из известной вселенной Battletech, исполненная в 3D изометрии, все на достойном уровне.
  2. iseeall
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    This sequel of MechCommander Gold game takes everything good from the original and replaces 2D graphics with 3D graphics. Although it looksThis sequel of MechCommander Gold game takes everything good from the original and replaces 2D graphics with 3D graphics. Although it looks much better than the first game, it still plays pretty much the same. It's a good RTS game where you need to complete missions with a few mechs under your command. You equip mechs with weapons, mechs have weapon slots, and there is a weight limit for each mission, which allows different approaches depending on your tastes. If you still can get this game somewhere, try it out - it's pretty fun.… Full Review »
  3. Ade_the_Rare
    Jun 13, 2012
    9
    Fantastic game. Mechcommander was (is) good, and the sequel is actually better. Graphically it's everything it needs to be, gameplay-wiseFantastic game. Mechcommander was (is) good, and the sequel is actually better. Graphically it's everything it needs to be, gameplay-wise there's notable differences between the mechs and huge flexibility in how you approach each level and objective. Personally I'd give it an 8.5, but 9 will do. Recommended.… Full Review »
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