MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

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  1. flohzilla
    May 30, 2021
    10
    Moin,
    nun endlich ist MW5 mit samt neuem DLC auf Steam angekommen.
    Uns erwartet ein Missionsbasiertes PvE gestompe, mit der Möglichkeit ein Söldnerteam einschließlich Battlemechs zu verwalten. Mir persönlich gefällt die Aktion ziemlich gut, die Grafik stimmt und die Verwaltung (welche an HBS Battletech angelehnt ist) der Truppe macht auch spaß. Das Spiel ist Modbar und die Tools kann    Moin,
    nun endlich ist MW5 mit samt neuem DLC auf Steam angekommen.
    Uns erwartet ein Missionsbasiertes PvE gestompe, mit der Möglichkeit ein Söldnerteam einschließlich Battlemechs zu verwalten.
    Mir persönlich gefällt die Aktion ziemlich gut, die Grafik stimmt und die Verwaltung (welche an HBS Battletech angelehnt ist) der Truppe macht auch spaß.
    Das Spiel ist Modbar und die Tools kann man sich im Steam Workshop downloaden.
    Gerade die umfassende Modbarkeit sorgt auch mit dafür das dieses Game hier den vollen Score von mir bekommt, Mods können einfach alles rausreißen was die Entwickler verbocken!
    Weniger gefällt die AI und die Performance, habe eine RTX3090, 32GB Ram und nen Ryzen7 3800, bei max Details und allen aktivierten Features!
    Dennoch bin ich auch gnädig mit meinem Score weil man auch so übel lange auf ein neues Mechwarrior warten musste und es mir eben auch super Spaß macht!
    Für mich überwiegt eben der Spielspaß auch bei technischen Unzulänglichkeiten!
    Auch darf man nicht vergessen, Battletech und Mechwarrior war und ist eben auch ein Nischenprodukt und ich bin echt froh das sich diesem Thema endlich mal wieder angenommen wurde.

    Ich wünsche allen, die sich auf MW5 einlassen, sehr viel Spaß     … Expand
  2. bbulldog
    Dec 16, 2019
    10
    This is a bit rough round edges but still the mosy fun ive had in a game in years.
  3. Kotey
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    За свои деньги отличная игра. Есть куча косяков, но в целом очень нравится. К тому же патчат потиху. Вообщем доволен, чего ждал того и получил ;)
  4. PJthePlayer
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Ignore the ignorant saltlords that are bombing this game simply because it is on Epic instead of Steam.
    The game is fantastic and Mechwarrior fans will love it.
  5. TotalWarrior
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    great game, the combat is fun and hard, the management is great two, the only thing is the GUI is a bit dated but thats not a deal break, not at all. all the negative reviews are steam fanboys review bombing. report them if they are being obvious about it. its really annoying
  6. andir
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Great game, i play it with friend and mods one of the best game this year, and small + its on epic.
  7. Mardokari
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Любимый фильм детства Робот Джокс или Роботы Бойцы. Я очень рад что я могу оказаться в шкуре пилота меха . Фантазии детства воплотились в реальности спасибо разработчикам Piranha Games игра крутая !!!!!
  8. AceTimberwolf
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    The overworld (your base of operations) is where the Janky mechanics lay. Which feels as if they will just patch or have someone mod in some better animations. Negotiations feel like HBS style Salvage but you definitely make less than you do there. The Combat itself is heavy, there are a few bugs to fix but nothing Mahir. I am giving it such a high review because the potential Is there. InThe overworld (your base of operations) is where the Janky mechanics lay. Which feels as if they will just patch or have someone mod in some better animations. Negotiations feel like HBS style Salvage but you definitely make less than you do there. The Combat itself is heavy, there are a few bugs to fix but nothing Mahir. I am giving it such a high review because the potential Is there. In a couple of months once mod tools are out, this game will change gaming for the better. Hopefully a new generation will appreciate combat in Mechwarrior… Expand
  9. hepari00
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Don't even pay attention to the obvious trolls. MW4 and the older titles were NOT better than this. All I wanted is a lengthy dynamic campaign where you gradually upgrade your mechs and wreak havoc on enemies, and so far this game seems to deliver just that.
    The game still needs some polishes, but that's about it. There is no deal breaker here. I've finally got what I wanted after so many    Don't even pay attention to the obvious trolls. MW4 and the older titles were NOT better than this. All I wanted is a lengthy dynamic campaign where you gradually upgrade your mechs and wreak havoc on enemies, and so far this game seems to deliver just that.
    The game still needs some polishes, but that's about it. There is no deal breaker here. I've finally got what I wanted after so many years, and won't let some entitled trolls destroy this franchise with their endless whining.    … Expand
  10. saint_shooter
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Finnaly a glorious comeback of single player mechwarrior series. Masterpiece.
  11. soundwafe
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Заканчивайте хаять игру. Чего вы ожидали от маленького разраба!? Игру уровня ААА?!?! Все дополнят и поправят допами и будет просто конфетка!!
  12. Amiga4ever81
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    WOW I've been waiting for it almost 20 years! Insane right? But hell yeah! It was worth it.
  13. Lantanium
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Это лучшее творение студии. Игра полностью соответствует духу BattleTech'a! В отличии от MWO тут ты себя ощущаешь мехвойном, а не "водителем непонятной фигни из картонных коробок". Прекрасная возможность играть в кооперативе с друзьями. Чувствуется наследие 3й и 4й частей.
    Есть свои недоработки, но они не являются критичными. Конкуренты просто пытаются навредить франшизе. Потому , что Мех    Это лучшее творение студии. Игра полностью соответствует духу BattleTech'a! В отличии от MWO тут ты себя ощущаешь мехвойном, а не "водителем непонятной фигни из картонных коробок". Прекрасная возможность играть в кооперативе с друзьями. Чувствуется наследие 3й и 4й частей.
    Есть свои недоработки, но они не являются критичными. Конкуренты просто пытаются навредить франшизе. Потому , что Мех легко "давит танки".    … Expand
  14. BingoBongoInCul
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Yes missions are repetitive, yes HUD is terrible, yes IA is meh but this game is addictive and with great potential for modders . This game deserve at least a 7 but I will give it a 10 for the ridiculous amount of haters coming from MWO
  15. AlexBaileys
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the game universe, I can say that the developers tried to please us. The game conveys the atmosphere of battletech quite well.
    Random players may not like it, of course.
  16. Gere1987
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Engem leköt a játék, számomra tudja adni azt az élményt amit a régi részek is adtak és amit elvártam a játéktól, megérte az árát, főleg ha még lesz hozzá content.
  17. evopop123
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    игра очень крутая и годная,это самая лучшая игра в 2022 году и жанр про мехов! такие игры про (роботов) и с таким графоном они очень редкие! мисси тут нормальные и самое главное цена) цена такой игры идеальная! советую всем кто любит роботов и битву на них)игра очень крутая и годная,это самая лучшая игра в 2022 году и жанр про мехов! такие игры про (роботов) и с таким графоном они очень редкие! мисси тут нормальные и самое главное цена) цена такой игры идеальная! советую всем кто любит роботов и битву на них)
  18. ravineh
    Dec 15, 2019
    9
    It's not perfect, but it has actually positively impressed me.
    The most important part, which is the combat itself is really enjoyable and the best part
    of the game. Jumping from planet to planet constantly battling in missions is really fun. The game isn't actually that easy. it hurts to loose good components and the repairs are considerably high that they do matter. There is enough    It's not perfect, but it has actually positively impressed me.
    The most important part, which is the combat itself is really enjoyable and the best part
    of the game. Jumping from planet to planet constantly battling in missions is really fun.
    The game isn't actually that easy. it hurts to loose good components and the repairs are
    considerably high that they do matter. There is enough diversity in missions for them to not
    feel the same even after some time, especially as you swap around mechs in your lance
    and pilot different setups.
    Yes there are parts of the game which feel like 6/10. Those however aren't where the focus is
    and it didn't bother me for that reason.    … Expand
  19. rainharder
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    Cutsence could be better, but gameplay is super fun. Better than MW4! And that's says a lot. Now you are really managing a merc outfit.
  20. bops2hardcore
    Dec 18, 2019
    9
    40 hours in Solo, MW5 is the surprise of the year, its solid, has a bunch of extras, story, campaign missions and lore to get you caught up on the battletech universe, while you travel the innersphere and visit different planets.
    On maximum settings, this game is a major upgrade to MWO, although models and assets were used from MWO, but they were great imo. The battle simulation is on    40 hours in Solo, MW5 is the surprise of the year, its solid, has a bunch of extras, story, campaign missions and lore to get you caught up on the battletech universe, while you travel the innersphere and visit different planets.
    On maximum settings, this game is a major upgrade to MWO, although models and assets were used from MWO, but they were great imo. The battle simulation is on point, AI is decent.
    3440x1440p wide screen with 120 FOV is the way to for a total immersive experience.
    Mission types are fun, I would like to see more types.
    There is a bit of a management and grind aspect, if your going for rare and hero mechs, but its all fun. So many layers to this game from head hunting for squad pilots to the great mech rock music to the cheesy and sometimes humorous dialog.
    Definitely a worth while buy.    … Expand
  21. JeffAnimal
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    Game is very good, its nice to be able to play a good mechwarrior game once again... for those complaining about the graphics: shadows, textures and AA must be on High for the game to look good, if the game is running slow try to lower other stuff and put down resolution scale down but keep those i mentioned on high and shapening on.
  22. contris
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    well im a biased fan.
    + graphics
    + patches
    +++ MODS (some are musts like yet another mech mod)
    - AI (friendly fire is rly frustrating, u need to manualy possition them via move orders)
    - its not fully priced AAA title which is a shame
    dont play repetitive autogenerated missions (feels like fillers) but high reward quest lines and campaing quests!
  23. Gacu666
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    I really don't understand why so much hate is being poured onto that game. Yes it may not be ideal, yes the missions may be repetetive, but come on, you're driving a bipedal tank, what did you expect, Call of Duty?
    At it's core it's a simulator and in comparison to Mechwarrior 2 and 3 which I loved back in the day (unfortunately I skipped 4 as it was clunky and too arcade for me) it is    I really don't understand why so much hate is being poured onto that game. Yes it may not be ideal, yes the missions may be repetetive, but come on, you're driving a bipedal tank, what did you expect, Call of Duty?
    At it's core it's a simulator and in comparison to Mechwarrior 2 and 3 which I loved back in the day (unfortunately I skipped 4 as it was clunky and too arcade for me) it is spot on and very well made.
    Yes there are bugs, but the devs are fixing them already, and people whining about it act like primadonas. It has just been a week and the changes devs made are already visible.
    As for the performance. I have a dated gtx980 and Ryzen 7 2700 and the game plays near perfectly, so I'm not entirely sure if people with negative reviews play it on potatoes or something simillar, but you guys need an upgrade.

    I love playing the game, I've spent at least a 100h already in it and I intend to play more.
    Oh and there will be OFFICIAL modding tools, so imagine the possibilities, you never had these before.

    Take off the nostalgia glasses and don't hate this game. It's the only singleplayer Mechwarrior game since 2003 and in my eyes it's near damn perfect.    … Expand
  24. Danisco
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    feels like Battletech meet Rebel Galaxy anyway I enjoy playing this game and well just ignore those haters they can't help especially those trollers
  25. SimonCheyen
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    Pure Mechwarrior game done with love and care for Battletech universe. First of all - it's a sim so aproach it as one (it might feel daunting but you will get it in no time) Second - you play an up and coming mercenary and you start with barely anything but you can check all the available mechs in instant action (there is over 50 types of them, yes 50, and most of them have couple ofPure Mechwarrior game done with love and care for Battletech universe. First of all - it's a sim so aproach it as one (it might feel daunting but you will get it in no time) Second - you play an up and coming mercenary and you start with barely anything but you can check all the available mechs in instant action (there is over 50 types of them, yes 50, and most of them have couple of variants which means different setup of slots for weapons etc) Third - yes, the story is bad but gameplay trumps it like mech a building and when start to get good and understand mech builds the game shows its true color, its basically the second best mercenary simulator with long, open and hard campaign after Jagged Alliance 2 (you really need to think about money). Yes, there is room for improvement (some AI problems, more mission diversity -there is still quite a bunch) but its an awesome start and devs can only add more stuff since the universe is rich with Wars and tech.
    For Battletech fans its essential as well as for anyone longing for an awesome pure mech game, especially on pc. Give it a chance, its time to stop this epic vs the world stuff. You miss out on awesome game/s.    … Expand
  26. Critic2018
    Dec 14, 2019
    9
    Mechwarrior 5 plays and feels like a good game. The gameplay is excellent along with the graphics; however, the AI could be a little more engaged and unpredictable. I applaud the company for attempting to create something more along the original lines of the Mechwarrior franchise (and the POS that was MWO). Overall, I enjoy playing the game and the difficulty when trying to score hitsMechwarrior 5 plays and feels like a good game. The gameplay is excellent along with the graphics; however, the AI could be a little more engaged and unpredictable. I applaud the company for attempting to create something more along the original lines of the Mechwarrior franchise (and the POS that was MWO). Overall, I enjoy playing the game and the difficulty when trying to score hits against the lights makes it quite enjoyable.… Expand
  27. Spazman
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    Delicious. Finally, some good **** 'mech action.

    After 20 years, it had better be! While the AI was definitely spotty during beta, the same cannot be said for Campaign / Career thus far. AI seems to be tied to player evasiveness, and their skills in general. It's challenging, but not overly frustrating. Contract negotiation, getting the big bucks, and amassing an army of    Delicious. Finally, some good **** 'mech action.

    After 20 years, it had better be!

    While the AI was definitely spotty during beta, the same cannot be said for Campaign / Career thus far. AI seems to be tied to player evasiveness, and their skills in general. It's challenging, but not overly frustrating.

    Contract negotiation, getting the big bucks, and amassing an army of BattleMechs are the forefront of the game, and fleshed out by wonderful-feeling combat.

    The music isn't anything to write home about, and the voice-acting could use some work. Models while in walking areas don't seem to follow or interact with the player-character very much, but this could perhaps be patched-in later, or outright modded-in thanks to the implementation of mod tools for the player.

    Whatever shortcomings this game has could certainly be edited by the community this game has later.

    I'm not a fan of the EGS myself, but I made myself a solid exception for this one. And so far, it is a decision not filled with regret.

    Happy Blasting!    … Expand
  28. Ulfsark1
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    Don't listen to the haters. Yes, its an Epic exclusive. Its my first epic game, and i feel dirty doing it, but its so worth it. Yes, the voice acting is horrible, and the story is nothing new... at all, but we don't play Mechwarrior for the story. Want story? Play Bioshock. Want to be in giant mechanical robots and blow things up? Then BUY THIS GAME.
    Combat world graphics are great. The    Don't listen to the haters. Yes, its an Epic exclusive. Its my first epic game, and i feel dirty doing it, but its so worth it. Yes, the voice acting is horrible, and the story is nothing new... at all, but we don't play Mechwarrior for the story. Want story? Play Bioshock. Want to be in giant mechanical robots and blow things up? Then BUY THIS GAME.
    Combat world graphics are great. The "out of mech" graphics are meh. The star systems available to play in are HUGE.
    This game is worth it.    … Expand
  29. EyeSayUgh
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    Gotta weigh in here. I have played Mech Warrior Online 60+ hours and BattleMech 80+ hours and this new addition to the Battlemech / Mechwarrior experience is essential. Some people are saying this game is average. I do not agree.

    There are definitely aspects that could use improvement! I literally am waiting on baited breath with fingers crossed that we get expansions, DLC, or even just    Gotta weigh in here. I have played Mech Warrior Online 60+ hours and BattleMech 80+ hours and this new addition to the Battlemech / Mechwarrior experience is essential. Some people are saying this game is average. I do not agree.

    There are definitely aspects that could use improvement! I literally am waiting on baited breath with fingers crossed that we get expansions, DLC, or even just QOL updates for this title.

    Because it is SO FUN to play. When there is 12 plus bogies on the screen and you are assaulting a base in a Blackjack trying to lay down the suppression fire long enough while sniping turrets and helicopters for your three AI controlled lancemates to help you pull through it is TENSE.

    The physical experience of switching from a Blackjack to a Vindicator is so impactful! On paper they really are not that much different. In piloting the different loadouts and weapons make you feel like you are piloting a different mech. This is so downplayed by the two other titles.
    Your skill as a pilot here really helps you out.

    MWO dosen't quite have the longevity of a mercenary comapny. The MWO experience is similiar to this (though not nearly as impactful) but it feels like a skirmish simulator and while online with big battles it just dosen't hold my interest (not to mention the grind is high). In addition it's really hard to be tactical because you get smoked SO FAST by huge groups of players. It's very chaotic and (for me at least) boils down to very basic tactics you have to adhere to to not get dog-piled cored. BATTLEMECH is great in it's own rights but you don't have as strong as a visceral experience due to it being a slow paced top down tactics game (which I love but I don't feel like I am a pilot, more a general commanding troops).

    Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries blends the two into a sublime balance.
    It's not perfect across the board and could use some fine tuning so I give it a 9 instead of a ten.

    I hope it continues to get some more development love because I am having a blast and I think anybody who enjoys MWO and BATTLEMECH is missing out if they don't give this game the chance it deserves. With any upcoming soft tweaks it's an easy 10 for sure, 11+ with any future additions to the core gameplay.    … Expand
  30. GrimmShado
    Dec 16, 2019
    9
    Pros:
    The core combat feels GREAT.
    Walking through the hangar and seeing your mechs with damage they took on your last mission is super cool. The procedurally generated environments are pretty and interesting to me, but I can see how they'd feel repetitive after 20-30 hours of gametime. I've observed AI doing a number of smart-ish things, like: a fast mech breaking to the side of an    Pros:
    The core combat feels GREAT.
    Walking through the hangar and seeing your mechs with damage they took on your last mission is super cool.
    The procedurally generated environments are pretty and interesting to me, but I can see how they'd feel repetitive after 20-30 hours of gametime.
    I've observed AI doing a number of smart-ish things, like: a fast mech breaking to the side of an incoming wave to attempt to flank you, enemies with primarily long range weaponry will attempt to stay longer range by backing up, AI mechs turning to protect their remaining good leg.
    The hardpoint limitation system allows for customization without turning every mech into a gunbag to throw the same build on.
    The meta-game of managing your mercenary company is also thoughtful and reasonably well done. I'm motivated to keep playing because I want to see what high-tier weapons and better mechs I can find.
    The game has more of a learning curve than most, so if you're new it's important to stick to easier areas to avoid losing money on missions by taking too much damage. Some may view this as a con.
    Some writing immersion elements are good - for example, all mechs have a paragraph describing the history of the chassis.

    Cons:
    Right now on many missions enemies spawn super close, even under 100 meters away. I hear this is high on their list for patching.
    The initial cutscene establishing the story is terrible. I don't know why they included it. It feels like it came straight out of 2004. They patched it to improve texture appearance, but they should have deleted the whole cutscene into a volcano.
    The NPC mannequins populating the dropship are lifeless and don't add anything useful.
    In general could really use more "hand made" main story or side quest missions. Something approaching 90% of the missions are procedurally generated, which will probably feel grindy and repetitive to people who aren't mechwarrior fanatics.

    TL;DNR if you are a mechwarrior fan you should enjoy the heck out of this game. It's not perfect by any means, but I am really having a good time with it.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. ZTGD
    Oct 7, 2021
    65
    While I am glad to see MechWarrior make a return; its just not the one I’ve been waiting for. While the latest expansion Legend of the Kestrel Lancers adds new mechs, biomes and a linear story missions its still more of the same, so if one doesn’t like the base game…. Then the expansion isn’t going to do much to change that.
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  2. Hey Poor Player
    Jun 1, 2021
    70
    Mechwarrior 5 is for the detail-oriented mech fans who are willing to sacrifice immediate excitement and gratification for a more grounded simulation of what it would be like to pilot a massive mechanical monster. The career mode provided with this new expansion might please those who are craving more action from the base game, but there’s no new story to be had or any major gameplay additions to hook in anyone else. For the weighty price tag – Heroes of the Inner Sphere is only worth a purchase for those truly addicted to this more thoughtfully paced mecha-mercenary-em-up.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    An excellent mech simulation, sophisticated management and a return to the old days in a modern form. Only the graphics could be better. [Issue#301]
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