MechWarrior Online

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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 874 Ratings

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  1. Ayestes
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    It's a F2P game you can play every night and enjoy with friends. It has classic Mech combat and at this moment I think the balance is the best it's ever been since Closed Beta. The game is addicting and it's incredibly fun to design different Mechs. Between this and League of Legends all my competitive Multiplayer needs have been ruthlessly satisfied for many, many months. All theIt's a F2P game you can play every night and enjoy with friends. It has classic Mech combat and at this moment I think the balance is the best it's ever been since Closed Beta. The game is addicting and it's incredibly fun to design different Mechs. Between this and League of Legends all my competitive Multiplayer needs have been ruthlessly satisfied for many, many months. All the stuff that isn't in the game yet isn't a buzzkill to me like it appears to be for many others, and only gives me something to look forward to. Judging the game as it is currently though I figure if I am looking forward to sitting down for a couple hours on it nearly every day then it deserves a rating of ten in my book.… Expand
  2. Yogetdog
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Mechwarrior Online is the long waited game in the line of other battletech games which have been all but forgotten please give this game a chance it's a free to play mech stomping action game, whats not to love
  3. cybermech
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Great game, have spent a year playing it.
    Also plenty of good guys in the community who just want to help new people out.
    There are some public TS's you can join in on and have some fun.

    Hope see you guys on the field!
  4. KingCurt
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    A frantically fun free-for-all for free! I wouldn't miss out on Mechwarrior: Online. I've been playing Mechwarrior: Online since the early open beta it's still chilling the pangs of memories that eminate from the sound of stomping metal feet, pulsating pulse laser blasts and Betty keeping me updated. A game I play every day, highly recommended.
  5. DrLemonsquare
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    The game play is great! Do not be discouraged by the negative reviews based on the developer. The game may be a little difficult to learn right out of the gate, but that makes it so much more rewarding when things start to make sense. The MechWaarrior Online community is what is bringing this great game down, not the developers or the actual game itself. Its free to play (not pay toThe game play is great! Do not be discouraged by the negative reviews based on the developer. The game may be a little difficult to learn right out of the gate, but that makes it so much more rewarding when things start to make sense. The MechWaarrior Online community is what is bringing this great game down, not the developers or the actual game itself. Its free to play (not pay to win) so come check it out for yourself!… Expand
  6. DruelTheGamer
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    The game is great. I have been playing throughout the beta and have seen it grow. They are continuously adding new modes and new mechs. With the addition of the 3rd person view and 12 mechs per side, the game is a lot of fun to play. I am excited to see what is in store for its future. I would recommend it highly. It is free, so give it a try.
  7. KnightmareX13
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Its F2P and compared to other free to play games it is rather well balanced and has a growing player base that has the ear of the game developers. Content per patch is varied and sometimes is sparse but the game is very enjoyable.
  8. papermoonboy
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Really captures the Mechwarrior feel, gotta love them stompy-bots. I have been playing since closed beta and the game progress has been steady and overall the games direction has been really good. can't wait for Clan Warfare to drop!
  9. awoodby
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Been addicted to this game for a few months now. In the beginning it was difficult to adjust from my usual FPS online gaming. For instance, you cannot just go charging in, sprinting for the enemy. Concentrated fire will chew through you, and you won't do much. You really have to work with your team, whittling away at the enemy's armor, use cover and exploit weaknesses. You see a lotBeen addicted to this game for a few months now. In the beginning it was difficult to adjust from my usual FPS online gaming. For instance, you cannot just go charging in, sprinting for the enemy. Concentrated fire will chew through you, and you won't do much. You really have to work with your team, whittling away at the enemy's armor, use cover and exploit weaknesses. You see a lot of people complaining all of the time about this or that weapon being too powerful, things being unfair, but if that were true, couldn't they just do the same and dominate?

    Another addictive part of the game, as you get used to the game you start thinking "what if I had more lasers instead of this large laser" and get into customizing your mech. You'll get something very effective, then tear it down to try another build. It's fun to mess with closer range brawling, then a build with long range but hot weapons, and so on.

    All in all, if you want a more tactical FPS, where it's not the fastest shot wins, but the survivor survives, it's free, give it a shot. If you really like it, you can pay a fee to give yourself a boost (30%) in money, or purchase mechs, but almost everything can be had just by building up money playing.    … Expand
  10. Cimarb
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    This game, while progressing far slower than anyone would like, is immensely fun. Balance, while always in flux like every MMO, is extremely well done, even between weight classes. PGI has made several communication flubs, some pretty bad, but the game is well worth the time and investment, if you chose to do so. The f2p is well done, since you only need to pay for extra slots (mechbays)This game, while progressing far slower than anyone would like, is immensely fun. Balance, while always in flux like every MMO, is extremely well done, even between weight classes. PGI has made several communication flubs, some pretty bad, but the game is well worth the time and investment, if you chose to do so. The f2p is well done, since you only need to pay for extra slots (mechbays) or alternate color/camo and similar fluff.

    There has been a concerted effort by a very vocal minority to make the worst pub of the communication issues from PGI. While I can understand some of it, their interest in sabotaging the success of the game is sad. If a game can keep my interest for a year or longer, especially one that I voluntarily pay extra just for fluff, it is definitely a good game. Why have people invested so heavily in this game while it was in Beta? Because it is amazing! Requesting your money back a year later because they put 3PV (3rd point of view)? Very lame.    … Expand
  11. Kiddian
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Been playing since closed beta and still love the game. Love the feel of the 'mechs. Combat is engaging. There are things still to come that I am so super excited about its a little crazy. Definitely worth downloading and giving it a go. Good hunting!
  12. CozmikR5
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    DO NOT believe for a second the 5.1 score (as of this writing). MWO is far better than that. It is everything that made the Battletech/Mechwarrior universe famous!
  13. JacobSSmith
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I chose to look beyond the here and now. Yes at launch there are some things missing and there is more than a few issues that need to be fixed or simply replaced. The game was to be finished just before the Clan invasion then 6 months or so Clan expansion as playable factions, at least that was it felt like that is why I say the game is behind. But on to my review most people look at FTP games as PTW but this game is not like that, the PPC of a free player does the same damage at the same range as a paid sub unlike other FTP games. The only difference between free and sub, is how many C-bills and XP you can get per match. The Mech selection is good although there a few chassis that should be in and a few that shouldn't form a cannon point of view Highlander to begin one of them Love the Mech but in 3050 unless you had a very old one or belonged to Comstar you just didn't see it But it is a fan favorite and one of mine I wont complain about it. As for the weapon systems the biggest gripe I have is with the Ultra Autocannon 5 it is seems just when you get used to the jam rate they change the rules about it but after today patch that might have been worked out, we will see.

    Now to the warfare this is the first time I feel that all the weight classes matter. In the past it was an arms race to the bigger and better chassis. Now it's like I am not a good Assault pilot but I can do awesome things in a light to medium chassis, you aren't forced to change chassis you can get a Spider or Hunchback and never pilot anything else or have a full lance of light Mechs and make a difference. I have found I not the best pilot of any weight class but I am getting better and the Quickdraw is my chassis that I seem to do the best in. The game allows you to be a scout, fire support indirect or direct brawler, I seen builds that allowed the pilot to take on 2 or more roles in combat. The game does take skill and smarts you will have your mech shot out from under you more than once.

    In closing is Mech Warrior online worth playing YES is it worth spending money on Maybe is it a finished Game No and wont be for a few more months. I enjoy the game I play it every day I plan to keep playing the game till the servers are closed down. I know it will be more than it is now and it will be a great trip getting to the finished product.    … Expand
  14. HC_Harlequin
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    For hardcore fans of the battletech universe this is the finest emulation of all the battletech titles. The problems exist with players who want to play a game instead of battletech. The game developers have had to continually take steps to minimize the consistant flavor of the month players who can really only be bothered with the current best gaming meta. During Alpha/Beta/Open Beta theFor hardcore fans of the battletech universe this is the finest emulation of all the battletech titles. The problems exist with players who want to play a game instead of battletech. The game developers have had to continually take steps to minimize the consistant flavor of the month players who can really only be bothered with the current best gaming meta. During Alpha/Beta/Open Beta the developers were forced by the abusive player community to make the necessary weapon/mech/engine/component fixes to bring the overall flavor as close as possible to the battletech universe as opposed to the elitest gaming meta demanded by players who vocally considered themselves above the casual player community. In reading the majority of the reviews contained in this article be reminded that all of the negative reviews have been submitted by members of the elitest/non casual/meta game who have had to have their playing style forceably changed by the game developers to bring the overall game play as close as possible to the battletech universe and away from the elitest game play styles demanded by flavor of the month/non casual/meta game players.… Expand
  15. Ninja_DEN
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Mechwarrior: Online is a far better game than the negative reviews say. The reviews that have no real arguments and are made of baseless accusations are to be ignored because they were purposely made to lower the score.

    The game is fun. That is the entire point of MWO and the dream of its Dev team. They made the game in the mindset that it would appeal to more than just    Mechwarrior: Online is a far better game than the negative reviews say. The reviews that have no real arguments and are made of baseless accusations are to be ignored because they were purposely made to lower the score.

    The game is fun. That is the entire point of MWO and the dream of its Dev team. They made the game in the mindset that it would appeal to more than just Mechwarrior/Battletech fans but all fans of Mech/Robot fighting.

    I am a Founder and player since closed beta.

    The game succeeds at being a good mech and robot action game. Compared to the alternatives and its predecessors it is far easier for newcomers and fans but also retains its difficulty at the higher tier. This is disputed because the meta is always changing and seen as imbalanced but every game starts out like this. Akin to Starcraft: Brood War which when first released has very poor balance and was not properly balanced until years later. The Dev team puts things on rotation for examination and is monitoring trends to see what is the new flavor of the month and meta. I can see that they can and will bring balance to the game.

    The game itself runs off the CryEngine 3.4 and started its development in 2011 and has only had just 2 years of work into it. At closed beta it hand a small selection of mechs and one game mode. The game did not include most of the current infrastructure and features such HSR, Conquest, and etc. There were only placeholder systems in play for collision, speed balancing, and matchmaking.

    The majority of the reasons for the lack of features is because of issues with CryEngine 3.4. which PGI themselves had to take upon themselves to fix essentially modifying CryEngine to their needs. They continue to improve their core game with such dedication.

    Within a rough year they have fixed most of this and have stated their intent for more. We already have seen the new UI being worked on. There is going to be 1 more map and 7 more mechs.

    The community outcry at PGI stems from the miscommunication of PGI to its fan base. Statements detailing things like Third Person View and Coolant Flush were said as a nonfeature as would not be put into the game. The truth is that while some devs did not see the need others did. When the time came to make and design these features the fans and testers were not told until it was to be implemented.

    Complaints about PGI not making their deadlines was the fault of PGI and their optimistic views of completion, coupled with the fact that ANY development of a game has its shares of technical problems that will delay development. Despite this 'experts' state that they know far better than PGI saying that it would not be hard to implement Server code and make it from scratch. Their arrogance appears in some of these reviews too.

    Anyways, play the game and see it for yourself. The game is good. It is fun and can be competitive where it counts. There is a huge rush in piloting a mech that is a walking death machine. There is a niche for any kind of player and the initial grind is lessened by the new player experience that PGI offers. There is only one movement tutorial at the moment but will be rectified as PGI puts more into the game.

    Ignore the trolls and play the game yourself, it is free to play!    … Expand
  16. firewolf
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    I love the game! A win for Mechwarrior/Battletech fans. A bit grindy to get additional 'Mech chassis's, but awesome overall. Up coming community warfare lets you fight for your favorite faction for control over the Inner Sphere. Download and try it out!
  17. ArchAngel09
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    This is great game and IP that I love I would actually rate it about an 7.5/10 but I want to give a 10 to counter some of the unfair reviews it has been getting from some people whom don't see eye to eye with the developer. The game is fairly balanced at this point but needs more content and seems launched a little prematurely with some of the main features coming in the next month orThis is great game and IP that I love I would actually rate it about an 7.5/10 but I want to give a 10 to counter some of the unfair reviews it has been getting from some people whom don't see eye to eye with the developer. The game is fairly balanced at this point but needs more content and seems launched a little prematurely with some of the main features coming in the next month or two. I have been playing since closed beta and PGI has constantly been at work balancing and tweaking the game and continue to patch bi-weekly to improve the game. Upcoming features include community warfare and a major overhaul to the UI with UI 2.0 which they show screens in the forums and it looks to be a huge upgrade to the current UI with many improvements but they wanted to debug it further before rushing it into the launch. Now most of the negativity surrounding this game comes from the inclusion of a 3PV camera angle which is a departure from the 1PV camera only model they had originally gone with. This upset some people as they think it is an advantage over a person in 1PV in regards to field of view. I personally always play in 1PV and have yet to see a person in 3PV get the better of me as it has been balanced to have some disadvantages as well and 3pv is mainly a tool to help new players with their movement as they can view their legs and torso as the same time. The game in its current state is not without its flaws but is generally a good gaming experience if you love running around in giant mechs blowing other giant mechs up. There is a steep learning curve for new comers to the series but if you stick with it you will have a blast once you get a handle on your mechs controls. I see so much potential in this game and hope PGI continues to improve and expand on its current build. Stay frosty MechWarriors and I will see you on the battlefield!… Expand
  18. FlyingBlind
    Sep 20, 2013
    10
    great core game with tons and tons of content coming. graphics and art are amazing especially the mech designs.
    right now it is pretty basic but the foundations have been laid, soon we will have community warfare, then the Clan Invasion and things are just going to go up from there.
    if you were ever a fan of battletech, or mechwarrior you need to play this game. if you like sci-fi    great core game with tons and tons of content coming. graphics and art are amazing especially the mech designs.
    right now it is pretty basic but the foundations have been laid, soon we will have community warfare, then the Clan Invasion and things are just going to go up from there.

    if you were ever a fan of battletech, or mechwarrior you need to play this game.
    if you like sci-fi shooters with lots of tactical problem solving and team work play this game
    if you are human, play this game.
    you can play as a large slow bruiser with lots of fire power or a light fast dancer that pokes in and out of fights controlling tempo and hitting the slower guys where they are soft.
    great mix of long and short range weapons that are nearly all good.
    nearly 100 different variant of mech to fight in and more coming out every month

    MWO is going to be huge get in now.    … Expand
  19. Shockwave2
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    for you veteran mech pilots this is a must to play. Excellent game play, awesome graphics. i would recommend anyone to try it out. for the ones that complained about this game go back to your x-boxes and play halo.
  20. Splinter714
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    I haven't enjoyed a game this much in a long time. Granted, there are a lot of disappointed players, and I do understand some of their complaints. However, I have enjoyed myself all along and plan on continuing to support this game. At least they are progressing!
  21. liquid50
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    i have enjoyed the game for the almost year i have been playing it. i have never liked a free to play game before and while it is not without its issues, i can say that i thoroughly enjoy playing the game. the development team is taking their time delivering on some content, but i am patiently optimistic.
  22. Flavious59
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    MechWarrior: Online is a rare game that creates a unique player experience in it's gameplay. There is no game on the market that plays quite like MWO. Upon release, the game is a solid deathmatch experience, but more exciting is the potential and the drive from the developers and the community. The launch of MWO does not necessarily mark a finish product, but instead marks the end of theMechWarrior: Online is a rare game that creates a unique player experience in it's gameplay. There is no game on the market that plays quite like MWO. Upon release, the game is a solid deathmatch experience, but more exciting is the potential and the drive from the developers and the community. The launch of MWO does not necessarily mark a finish product, but instead marks the end of the beta testing phase. The game is in the best state it's been in since closed beta, and I've seen the game continue to grow and improve for the year I have been playing. I will continue to support the developers, and I look forward to upcoming features such as the enhanced UI and Community warfare!… Expand
  23. Interrogator
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    One of the best Multiplayer Mechwarrior games I've played.

    There have been some developmental delays, but all of that melts away as you burn up an enemy Atlas that has a skull face with an eye patch.

    This game is worth it, try it, and I'm sure you'll get a kick out of it even if it's only for a few hours (You'll want to play more than that, I assure you).

    Happy Hunting Mechwarrior.
  24. scott96707
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Mechwarrior Online is the best giant stompy robot game out there. I've played the previous mechwarrior games as well as other giant robot games... none of them hold a candle to this game.
    Also, it's free to play so if you think shooting lasers into someone's eye from atop a 60ft high weapons platform sounds like fun, all you have to do is download the client and jump in!
  25. fluffypinkbunny
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    I love mwo, each change the dev's do is for the betterment of the game, those of us who used the weapons and became good with them, before they were buffed, are having a great time killing those who used the flavor of the weak games.
  26. Mech79
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    I have been playing since Closed Beta and have been apart of the ups and downs. I think that right now the game is at a stand still, but I believe where it stand it is a great game. It just need to go somewhere soon as far as game modes, community warfare, and maybe addition of the clan tech. Over all I am happy to see the progress of this game and I think they are doing a great job.
  27. Tyberion
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    I've been waiting for this game since I was 8 and it doesn't disappoint. Beautiful visuals, varied game-play, near-endless customization options and regular updates make this a game I'll be sticking with for a long, long time.
  28. PumaBig
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    I like the gameplay and graphics, it's a nice experience, so if you like Mechs in general or want to test a F2P game, take this, it's fun (and even improving). There are plenty of features already in the Game, you can Drop alone or with freinds and experience great multiplayer fun gaming sessions, upgrade your Mech to fit it individually to your playstyle, test Mechs for free before buyingI like the gameplay and graphics, it's a nice experience, so if you like Mechs in general or want to test a F2P game, take this, it's fun (and even improving). There are plenty of features already in the Game, you can Drop alone or with freinds and experience great multiplayer fun gaming sessions, upgrade your Mech to fit it individually to your playstyle, test Mechs for free before buying them (most of the Mechs can be bought with ingame currency and those which can't are no Uber-Mechs, but slightly different; one plays Rock music after each kill, e.g.) and progress through a skill-tree system to make your Mech even more impressive a killer machine. Soon to come are features like a community warfare system where you can join one of the mayor powers to fight for a House Unit or create your own mercenary unit and sell your service to the highest bidder.… Expand
  29. Kieth_Side
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    I've been in the game since closed Beta! The game has come a long way and it is continually updated and there is a whole host of content and upgrades scheduled for it. This game is great fun, the graphics are outstanding and the community is fantastic!

    I can not recommend this game enough!! The people on here that are complaining are impatient, wrong, and just Griefing!! The Devs    I've been in the game since closed Beta! The game has come a long way and it is continually updated and there is a whole host of content and upgrades scheduled for it. This game is great fun, the graphics are outstanding and the community is fantastic!

    I can not recommend this game enough!! The people on here that are complaining are impatient, wrong, and just Griefing!!

    The Devs have been up front and honest in all their statements, goals and vision for the game. Most people who are complaining have not played long enough to see the work that has been done and is continually being done to make this game become absolutely Legendary AND/OR DO NOT understand the concept of a free 2 play game in continual development.

    These people singed into a closed an then open Beta and are surprised and upset that there have been continual changes, balancing and bug fixes......DUUHHHH!!!!!    … Expand
  30. SenorFuego
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    I LOOOOVE this game. Have been a die-hard Mechwarrior fan since the early 90's when I was just a little kid. Granted, it's online only but the Developers are giving us a good game based on Battletech while weeding out some of the imbalances and problems that the old games had. There's still a lot of work to be done, but we all knew that when we signed up...you may hear a lot ofI LOOOOVE this game. Have been a die-hard Mechwarrior fan since the early 90's when I was just a little kid. Granted, it's online only but the Developers are giving us a good game based on Battletech while weeding out some of the imbalances and problems that the old games had. There's still a lot of work to be done, but we all knew that when we signed up...you may hear a lot of complaints from people out there, but don't be fooled; the gameplay is awesome! Really looking forward to new content as it gets released, but that's one of the great things about a game like this; it's constantly growing and being built upon. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this game as I've been waiting for the Mechwarrior franchise to be revived for over a decade.

    Yes, I'm an original founder and no I am not disappointed whatsoever in my investment.    … Expand
  31. lilpan
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    I spent hundreds of hour in this game. I had so much fun and meet lots of new friends. I have to admitted that the game is lack of training session for new players. But once you over come that stage and go find some friends to play with you on ts3 server, This game is awesome. I may totally hate the game in the future, but not now.
  32. Razimir
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    It is really great game. Mastering the game takes time and practise. Low ping and super humanly reflexes aren't the key for the win in MWO. You need to play smart and have strategy to compete. It is not the game for un patient FPS shooter player, but if you want some challenge MWO is the very game for you. Some people are mad about company and they want their bloody revenge to the PGI. SoIt is really great game. Mastering the game takes time and practise. Low ping and super humanly reflexes aren't the key for the win in MWO. You need to play smart and have strategy to compete. It is not the game for un patient FPS shooter player, but if you want some challenge MWO is the very game for you. Some people are mad about company and they want their bloody revenge to the PGI. So many low and high scores on this one. Try it if you have a lot of patient to master a challenging game.… Expand
  33. Akvavit
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    Very entertaining game, intense depth to mech build and great simulation aspects. Very in depth team play that requires skill and in game knowledge to win. Match times are 15 minutes at most so great for a pick up game or two to kill some time. Highly recommend joining a unit and playing in premade groups to see the full effect of different builds. If all you do is read the forums and playVery entertaining game, intense depth to mech build and great simulation aspects. Very in depth team play that requires skill and in game knowledge to win. Match times are 15 minutes at most so great for a pick up game or two to kill some time. Highly recommend joining a unit and playing in premade groups to see the full effect of different builds. If all you do is read the forums and play pick up games, you are really missing out.… Expand
  34. CorpusIncognito
    Sep 24, 2013
    10
    MWO is a fun game at its core. The levels and mechs are beautiful and the controls are, once gotten used to, make sense and work well. PGI has a relatively small team and what they've accomplished is nothing short of amazing.
  35. HDMan
    Sep 20, 2013
    10
    Though the game isn't complete yet (Community Warfare, New User Interface, additional maps and all the game types) This is BY FAR the best MechWarrior/BattleTech game I've played in AGES. I have been playing since closed beta and I still marvel at the sights and sounds of battle and LOVE seeing the iconic mechs finally stomping around the battlefield. I highly recommend joining a unitThough the game isn't complete yet (Community Warfare, New User Interface, additional maps and all the game types) This is BY FAR the best MechWarrior/BattleTech game I've played in AGES. I have been playing since closed beta and I still marvel at the sights and sounds of battle and LOVE seeing the iconic mechs finally stomping around the battlefield. I highly recommend joining a unit and utilize teamwork to take down opposing teams. I think it will be about another year before the game is fully fleshed out, but it's still a TON of fun to play as is...… Expand
  36. Indak
    Sep 24, 2013
    10
    I have been playing for almost a year now, and I have to say, I am honestly hooked. This is my first foray into the Mechwarrior universe and I'm glad I started here. It's an absolute thrill to get into the of a 20+ ton robot, roll out with your lancemates, and blow other mechs up with impunity. The graphics are gorgeous, the customization is great, and the sound quality is superb (whenI have been playing for almost a year now, and I have to say, I am honestly hooked. This is my first foray into the Mechwarrior universe and I'm glad I started here. It's an absolute thrill to get into the of a 20+ ton robot, roll out with your lancemates, and blow other mechs up with impunity. The graphics are gorgeous, the customization is great, and the sound quality is superb (when you fire a ballistic weapon, you KNOW you're firing something with a gigantic slug coming out of the barrel). As a casual player, I can spend hours playing and just lose track of time.

    Unfortunately, many of the negative scores you find here are the hardcore crowd who think they got cheated and are now trying to "teach PGI a lesson". If it's not their way, then it's no way. Could PGI be more transparent, yes. However, since they are a smaller company than say Blizzard or CCP, development takes a bit longer. If you listen you the No Guts No Galaxy podcast, they have the devs on a lot, and have had 2 in-depth interviews with the devs about upcoming features. The hardcore crowd will get what they want, it'll just take more time with a smaller staff to get it implemented. In the meantime, if you're looking to have a ton (or several tons) of casual Mechwarrior action, this is your place.

    See you on the battlefield, Mechwarrior!    … Expand
  37. Daekar
    Oct 14, 2013
    10
    I have really enjoyed watching this game develop. In fact, just about the only thing that bugs me about it is the players who are never satisfied with anything the devs do.

    As of this posting, the weapons are balanced fairly well, Elo matchmaking is in, they are about to release (tomorrow, actually) a wave of new mechs, the game is stable, and I really enjoy the time I spend playing    I have really enjoyed watching this game develop. In fact, just about the only thing that bugs me about it is the players who are never satisfied with anything the devs do.

    As of this posting, the weapons are balanced fairly well, Elo matchmaking is in, they are about to release (tomorrow, actually) a wave of new mechs, the game is stable, and I really enjoy the time I spend playing it.

    While I would have preferred a standard boxed game for my Mechwarrior experience, I understand that F2P is the reality for the industry now whether or not I like it, and I do approve of how the devs have decided to monetize the game. It is not in any way pay2win, it is pay2avoidsomegrind. While that bothers some people, I feel like there really isn't much grind because I enjoy the gameplay. If you want to collect mechs like you would collect pokemon, then yes, you're going to be frustrated unless you lay out some cash. However, if you don't have to have everything immediately and enjoy a tactic shooter, you really owe it to yourself to try this game.

    And for the love of Pete, read the FAQs and newbie section of the forums for play tips first. I will say that they need better tutorials for those who have not played previous Mechwarrior games before and who don't look at the key mapping.    … Expand
  38. derScharni
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    Best battletech game ever. Yes, there are still somethings to do but it is free to play, easy to learn, and just a lot fun. Try it and u will love it.
  39. RjBass3
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    This game was slow to get started. I have been playing it since closed beta and while it has always been fun, it didn't seem to really move anywhere outside of a few new maps and mechs. The big change started to happen with the release of the Clan Mech's in June 2014. Since then the content has been rolling off the shelves at PGI. Just two patches ago we got the 1st phase of the longThis game was slow to get started. I have been playing it since closed beta and while it has always been fun, it didn't seem to really move anywhere outside of a few new maps and mechs. The big change started to happen with the release of the Clan Mech's in June 2014. Since then the content has been rolling off the shelves at PGI. Just two patches ago we got the 1st phase of the long awaited Community Warfare. Phase 2 is expected to drop on us in October 2014 if not sooner. The Clan nerf patch that helped to even out the game just came to us on Friday Sept 5th and it made a huge difference in making game play more balanced.

    Yes it was slow to get moving, and seemed to drag on for the first couple years, but now it is really picking up. I am very happy I stuck with it.    … Expand
  40. TofuBofu
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    Prior to beginning of august I would have said PGI was f**ked. Though since August of 2014 they have been amazing and MWO has grown a bit better for it.
  41. Codestar
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    Fun team based mech combat. Lots of variety and rolls to suit all player types. Great events every weekend with lots of free items. New maps added regularly. Keeps on improving!
  42. drunkblackstar
    Jan 5, 2017
    10
    Well, boys and girls, I spent several years of my life on this game.

    In short: worse than heroin. Little longer: great mech design, great nostalgia, great universe, not so much money needed (on the other hand - its a pure money grinding machine), slow tactical gameplay, AWFUL matchmaking, small playerbase, frustrating mathes, no alternatives, intriguing mechlab (like building kit for    Well, boys and girls, I spent several years of my life on this game.

    In short: worse than heroin.

    Little longer: great mech design, great nostalgia, great universe, not so much money needed (on the other hand - its a pure money grinding machine), slow tactical gameplay, AWFUL matchmaking, small playerbase, frustrating mathes, no alternatives, intriguing mechlab (like building kit for adults).

    Much joy and much suffering, like masochistic love.

    1010    … Expand
  43. JoeyHier552
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Play this nice ass **** game its free to play überhaupt nicht pay to win
    Play this nice ass **** game its free to play überhaupt nicht pay to win
    Play this nice ass **** game its free to play überhaupt nicht pay to win
    Play this nice ass **** game its free to play überhaupt nicht pay to win
    Play this nice ass **** game its free to play überhaupt nicht pay to win
  44. klaatu
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    It's a first Mechwarrior that I have ever played and I must say I didn't like it at the beginning as the configuration UI is not very user friendly.
    In the first gameplay I got shot dead within the first 3 minutes by playing Quake style (frag, frag, frag) and I left it on the shelve. Later a friend convinced me to give it another go but this time by playing with group of friends. I    It's a first Mechwarrior that I have ever played and I must say I didn't like it at the beginning as the configuration UI is not very user friendly.
    In the first gameplay I got shot dead within the first 3 minutes by playing Quake style (frag, frag, frag) and I left it on the shelve. Later a friend convinced me to give it another go but this time by playing with group of friends. I realized this game is not about just shooting. In fact is it about strategy, team work and then shooting.

    I think all the negatives reviewers had my experience and basically didn’t dive enough into the game and therefore don’t understand it possibly comparing it to typical Call of Duty like shooters. I can tell you this game is very challenging and is not for everyone. I’m finding it absolutely fantastic! The complexity of this game is just outstanding.

    It requires a lot of hours to learn about a lot of stuff: controlling Mech, knowing engines, equipment, guns, heat sinks etc... It makes you know precisely every single Mech and its strengths and weaknesses, which in turns helps you to be a better team player and helps you to find weak points of the enemy. It also makes you learn all the corners of all the maps and their strategic meaning. It is constant analysis of enemy/team movements and making the right choice.

    On top of that you can play this game for free! I’m incapable of not giving it 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  45. LeChuck76
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Pro's

    - many Gameplay modes - Single random matches - Group random matches - Faction random drops (Clan fighting mode) - Faction closed drops up to 12 Players each side, different Game modes - Good Graphic, i should give 8/10 - excellent sounds and computer voice 10/10 - mods for sound/music - mostly good teamplay, with role based combat - good damage model - many events with    Pro's

    - many Gameplay modes
    - Single random matches
    - Group random matches
    - Faction random drops (Clan fighting mode)
    - Faction closed drops up to 12 Players each side, different Game modes
    - Good Graphic, i should give 8/10
    - excellent sounds and computer voice 10/10
    - mods for sound/music
    - mostly good teamplay, with role based combat
    - good damage model
    - many events with prices
    - good balance
    -heat management
    -many weapons
    -free mech configuration
    - free to play
    - no pay to win

    Contra:
    - Playerbase is small. about 700-2500 players at the same time online. But its enough.
    - some events are senseless pewpew events. but you can win some stuff. In this time, players are fighting with mech's and weapons only for the event goals.
    - hard to learn
    - many functions and configs

    MWO is one of the best games i ever player. But its also one of the hardest game to master.
    You cant go inside and shot around like in War Thunder, World of Tanks etc. You need some time to, master the game.    … Expand
  46. Flysmacker
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Great game! I really enjoy shooting other people mechs. The gameplay is great, Making and building our mech is fantastic! you can change a lot of aspects of your mech! like armor, engine, ammo, heat and jump jets and more.

    Grahpics are good. like the mech and their cockpit is good. You got an startup animation which i enjoy watching everytime i go and play. It feels like the negative    Great game! I really enjoy shooting other people mechs. The gameplay is great, Making and building our mech is fantastic! you can change a lot of aspects of your mech! like armor, engine, ammo, heat and jump jets and more.

    Grahpics are good. like the mech and their cockpit is good. You got an startup animation which i enjoy watching everytime i go and play.

    It feels like the negative reviews are botted. But keep in mind that most of them are old. like from the 2012 to 2018 era and the game is not pay to win. just find a mech that suites you and your good to go.
    for you who is i having freezing issues it is probably because your pc is not good at runing this game.

    whoever who is being negative in 2021 is wrong.    … Expand
  47. Quellor
    Oct 20, 2013
    9
    First it's free! Second, it's giant stompy mechs! Solid game play and mech customizations make this a fun online game to play with a good selection of maps. Many fans have been involved during its Beta release and some of that drama has bled into the toxic reviews. Seriously, rating one or even zero for a free working game that they admittedly say was fun is not helpful. Again, you don'tFirst it's free! Second, it's giant stompy mechs! Solid game play and mech customizations make this a fun online game to play with a good selection of maps. Many fans have been involved during its Beta release and some of that drama has bled into the toxic reviews. Seriously, rating one or even zero for a free working game that they admittedly say was fun is not helpful. Again, you don't need money to play the game, but it helps to raise experience and money for gear if you had a premium account. Also, it does help if you game with others in the MechWarrior Online community. I admit it's much more fun to Shoot, Move and Communicate with friends. I believe that's the core of the game, having fun with friends in an online gaming community.… Expand
  48. Rattazustra
    Sep 19, 2013
    9
    The game started out slightly below average and improved slightly over the first half of the beta phase. Then it fell into rapid decline as it became more and more evident that neither did the developers know what they were doing, nor did they care. The game turned into a soulless money-whoring machine over the course of the past months, while at the same time all promised improvementsThe game started out slightly below average and improved slightly over the first half of the beta phase. Then it fell into rapid decline as it became more and more evident that neither did the developers know what they were doing, nor did they care. The game turned into a soulless money-whoring machine over the course of the past months, while at the same time all promised improvements never came.
    The launch know is beyond disappointing and the resulting game is as close to a scam as such a product can be. PGI already made enough undeserved money from this as it is. Do yourself a favor and do not give them any more. Companies who neither respect their product nor their customers deserve nothing from the player base.    … Expand
  49. Dekar
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    Almost everything about this game is awesome. A very diverse and tactical shooter that lets you stomp across the battlefield in a variety of giant robots wielding classic battletech weaponry. Best of all, its F2P, so you can easily get your friends into it.

    Unfortunately the worst thing about it at the moment is the community, but I'm hoping that will improve with time as more casual    Almost everything about this game is awesome. A very diverse and tactical shooter that lets you stomp across the battlefield in a variety of giant robots wielding classic battletech weaponry. Best of all, its F2P, so you can easily get your friends into it.

    Unfortunately the worst thing about it at the moment is the community, but I'm hoping that will improve with time as more casual players join up.    … Expand
  50. Justsomeguy84
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    This game is really fun to play. Bottom line. The mech destruction is fantastic and the tactical element amazing. If you like driving tanks or taking a thoughtful approach to a battle or a thoughtful approach to attacking an enemy you will like this. It's deep and engaging. This has been my main game for more than a year.

    It's true, they launched without their core features but they are    This game is really fun to play. Bottom line. The mech destruction is fantastic and the tactical element amazing. If you like driving tanks or taking a thoughtful approach to a battle or a thoughtful approach to attacking an enemy you will like this. It's deep and engaging. This has been my main game for more than a year.

    It's true, they launched without their core features but they are coming. Hopefully soon.

    Criticizing this game will not get you banned as some say. The negative scores here are all political.    … Expand
  51. BladeSplint
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    Excellent incarnation of the Mechwarrior franchise, brought back to life in a solid F2P system.
    The UI is a little clunky but is soon to be replaced.

    If you're a Mechwarrior fan or if you enjoy a slower-paced shooter with more strategy than fast-twitch aim, come join us!
  52. Voivode
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    MWO is based on Battletech and the popular Mechwarrior franchise of games. As such, it has inherited some hardcore fans. The thing about hardcore fans of any intellectual property is they are irritating and impossible to please. Those hardcore fans will be the most consistently unpleasant part of playing the game.

    That's not to say there aren't things that could be better. The learning    MWO is based on Battletech and the popular Mechwarrior franchise of games. As such, it has inherited some hardcore fans. The thing about hardcore fans of any intellectual property is they are irritating and impossible to please. Those hardcore fans will be the most consistently unpleasant part of playing the game.

    That's not to say there aren't things that could be better. The learning curve (as with most multiplayer only games) is rather steep. Expect to die a lot while you get used to the gameplay. It's frustrating, but it's worth it, because once you figure out how to play, the game is extremely fun and addicting.

    The studio producing this game is small and new. Don't expect lightning development. If you are OK with being patient you will be rewarded with a solid game experience. If you have a cool idea for the game and post it in the forums, they will not release your idea in a patch a week later. There are people who expect this (see hardcore fan inheritance above) and want some kind of "player revolt" because a game they were in no way obliged to pay money for made by a company of 40 people didn't do exactly what they wanted exactly when they wanted it. Yes. A "player revolt" rather than just not playing. It makes no sense. As I said, these people will be the worst part of the game.

    There are some things that could be improved upon, and some that will soon be improved upon. There is a totally new User Interface coming out and a strong in game component to improve cooperative gameplay in the next few months. Several new maps will be out soon that will round out the map rotation. The content tends to be released in a very gradual way rather than in large installments.

    All in all, I love playing this game. Like all multiplayer only games it has a sharp learning curve and can be frustrating if you get a slew of bad matches. That just comes with the multiplayer only territory. The development is from a small company so it is slow but the gameplay is solid and extremely fun.    … Expand
  53. PsycoApocalipse
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    Personally I've been playing MWO since the beginning of open beta. Now as this is a "MMO" it is constantly updated so objectively this review is only valid of the state of the game at the "launch" date. Now, my first mech game was MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, since then I've been a fan of the Battle-tech (henceforth BT) universe and all it involves. Basically you get to pilot big stompyPersonally I've been playing MWO since the beginning of open beta. Now as this is a "MMO" it is constantly updated so objectively this review is only valid of the state of the game at the "launch" date. Now, my first mech game was MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, since then I've been a fan of the Battle-tech (henceforth BT) universe and all it involves. Basically you get to pilot big stompy robots with guns that shoot other big stompy robots with guns. It has a STEEP learning curve and I knock it a bit for that for people that do not know a thing about the BT universe. This is in the process of being rectified however by the developers so I won't take points off for it. All of the mechs are customizable with weapon, engine, armor, and modifications (structure, armor type and add ons). You can even paint your mechs with colors that available for CBills which is the in game currency, or buy premium colors for MC, all color purchases are one time and can be applied any time.

    There are four weight classes that range from light 25-35tons, medium 40-55t, heavy 60-75t and assault 80-100t. Each has specific characteristics in speed, armor and weapons they're able to carry but the hard-point system does not limit weapons by size or weight so theoretically you could mount the largest weapon on the smallest mech, not that its practical...

    There are three weapon types, energy, ballistic, and missile. Energy weapons come in three forms and each form has two or three types. You have small, medium and large sized lasers, each size also comes in a heavier weighing pulse variant which has a shorter duration, higher damage and higher heat generation. Some lasers have an ER (extended range) variant, clan tech will introduce more ER lasers but for now large is the only size that has ER versions. The third energy type is the PPC (particle projection cannon). This is basically the energy version of an auto cannon and it generates the most heat of any weapon. The standard PPC has a minimum range of 90 meters, inside that it does zero damage, the ER version has a longer range, no minimum range, but has the drawback of greatly increased heat.

    Ballistics come in the form of multiple sized cannons that fire ever slower as they go up in size and damage. You have the Machine Gun, AC/2, AC/5, UAC/5, AC/10, LBX-10 and AC/20. The AC 2, 5, 10 and 20 fire a single round that does the indicated amount of damage, small versions fire rounds extremely fast, larger ones pack a huge punch but have a long cool down. The UAC/5 has the ability to fire two shots in rapid succession with the drawback of a possibility to jam if the weapon hasn't fully cycled before the next shot is fired. The LBX-10 is a shotgun with an enhanced ability to do critical hits to internal components (read weapons and equipment) once the armor covering them is punched through. Machine guns do little damage but can tear apart internal components once the armor is stripped off.

    Last you have missiles in three flavors, Streak Short Range Missiles (SSRM), Short Range Missiles (SRM) and Long Range Missiles (LRM). Streak and Long range missiles both require a lock and the lock must be maintained from firing to impact for them to track to the target. THEY ARE NOT FIRE AND FORGET!! Streaks have a maximum range of 270 meters, long range have a MINIMUM range of 180 meters (below that they do no damage) and a maximum of 1000 (honestly 950 due to mechs moving around and the missiles tracking). SSRM come in one size only until clan tech is introduced, two missiles are fired per volley that track the target. SRM come in two, four and six, have a maximum range of 270 meters and are dumb fire, you point, shoot and hope they hit. LRM come in five, 10, 15 and 20 per volley.

    There are also modules that can add to the functionality of a mech and there are several with more on the way, too many for me to really go into so I'll leave them out since they're near the endgame so to speak of content.

    TL;DR

    I really like MWO, the developer and publisher need some self polish but for now I believe MWO is headed in the right direction. Time will tell however how it does in the long road.    … Expand
  54. MyCatTequila
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    Great Game, Still Work in progress (as with most F2P) so there is still more to come.

    This game is the future of the Battletech universe and will grow better with age
  55. Rusty_S
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    As a casual player who is running with the lowest specs possible at 30FPS, I thoroughly enjoy the game. Having been introduced to the universe since the days of MechWarrior 2 Mercenaries, I was overwhelmed to hear that MWO was coming to fruition 3 years ago. Although, I was wary that there was no single-player component, as my internet connection is rather slow, I found myself enjoyingAs a casual player who is running with the lowest specs possible at 30FPS, I thoroughly enjoy the game. Having been introduced to the universe since the days of MechWarrior 2 Mercenaries, I was overwhelmed to hear that MWO was coming to fruition 3 years ago. Although, I was wary that there was no single-player component, as my internet connection is rather slow, I found myself enjoying this new iteration.

    As of now, my current gripes are primarily for the major content releases such as UI 2.0, Community Warfare, game modes, and a lobby. These features will give the game more depth than what I and many other are use to considering we have been in the closed beta.

    However, while I await the coming of these features, what brings me back to the battlefield is the gameplay. I primarily play in public matches with random players and continue to drop for the intensity of battles. Battles are usually drawn out. Making that crucial shot disabling or downing an enemy mech is always rewarding. The ability to customize your mech keeps the player challenged and changes playstyle to keep everything interesting.    … Expand
  56. kwelz
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    Game still needs a few tweaks to be sure. However an extremely fun game with ever expanding content. Most of the complaints I have seen are from people who don't like the Devs for one reason or another.
  57. deanatglobe
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    This is a fun game. Running around in giant robots! Customizing my loadout. I really wonder if I am playing the same game as some of the complainers. But hey, don't take my word for it, it is free. Download it and see if you have fun.
  58. brewskiletta
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    I'm not sure the cause of all the hate. Frankly, it's an excellent game, especially for a FTP one. The "leveling" system of earning credits works well, and if you'd like to sink a bit of money in for options/unique mechs, that's cool too. You buy options (and a quicker path to mechs) but not wins, as the game is pretty well balanced. I've been playing for several months, and have paidI'm not sure the cause of all the hate. Frankly, it's an excellent game, especially for a FTP one. The "leveling" system of earning credits works well, and if you'd like to sink a bit of money in for options/unique mechs, that's cool too. You buy options (and a quicker path to mechs) but not wins, as the game is pretty well balanced. I've been playing for several months, and have paid for a number of items, and am fully satisfied.… Expand
  59. LordASH80
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    Fun game!!! Driving a big stomping mech and destroying other mechs, is just awesome. MWO has a great community. Lots of things in development, Excited!!!
  60. Cyclicynic
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    9.2/10
    As a Battletech fan since tabletop's "launch", I have been awaiting this revival of the Mechwarrior franchise, and having played every IP available on computer, it's been quite a wait.
    Without a doubt, the wait has been worth it. The gameplay lives up to every expectation I've held. The levels of detail, customization, and control live up to every previous incarnation of    9.2/10
    As a Battletech fan since tabletop's "launch", I have been awaiting this revival of the Mechwarrior franchise, and having played every IP available on computer, it's been quite a wait.

    Without a doubt, the wait has been worth it.

    The gameplay lives up to every expectation I've held. The levels of detail, customization, and control live up to every previous incarnation of Mechwarrior. The game is damn, DAMN FUN, and every step of development has made it more so.

    Is there more to develop? Certainly, and always. Has the community imploded itself on a regular basis in response to not getting the pony their mom promised them for Christmas? Certainly, and always.
    Every time I play this game, it gets better.

    To those who are here to see if this game can be a true Mechwarrior phoenix, it will be. It is.
    To those of you here to unleash your foaming hyperbolic hounds of writhing disappointing and strife, please do so politely and with some respect for your fellow human beings... if you happen to be one yourself.    … Expand
  61. SandLantern
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    At this point, I can say that I am rather bored of the Gameplay, but I have been playing for about a year. I still enjoy the game immensely and play somewhat regularly, I can say that for few other games. Minecraft and the Super smash bros. series.

    That said, the devs are constantly pushing out updates and I have put way more money into this game than I ever expected I would a FtP    At this point, I can say that I am rather bored of the Gameplay, but I have been playing for about a year. I still enjoy the game immensely and play somewhat regularly, I can say that for few other games. Minecraft and the Super smash bros. series.

    That said, the devs are constantly pushing out updates and I have put way more money into this game than I ever expected I would a FtP title. I am stoked for more content, but even if it never comes, the balance is pretty good and the gameplay is solid.    … Expand
  62. MavRCK
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    Let's evaluate this game for what it is today: Launch!

    It's fun. Ridiculously fun. You get to join up with teams and friends (try the Comstar Teamspeak Server or House Davion Teamspeak) and run around in robots. It's not perfect, but if you're new to the game and or never played since Mechwarrior 2,3,4 and or never played Mechwarrior, you're in for a treat it sounds great, looks    Let's evaluate this game for what it is today: Launch!

    It's fun. Ridiculously fun. You get to join up with teams and friends (try the Comstar Teamspeak Server or House Davion Teamspeak) and run around in robots.

    It's not perfect, but if you're new to the game and or never played since Mechwarrior 2,3,4 and or never played Mechwarrior, you're in for a treat it sounds great, looks great and probably like me, when I first loaded this game up, are going to be impressed.

    It's not perfect and there's a lot of development to go but a lot of criticism is coming from players like me who have been with the game for the past year and more and expect more from the title. I feel that this is unfair, because the game was in Beta and thus, the game should be evaluated for what it is now.

    Again, not perfect, but there's a lot to come and it's "fun". I have a lot of experience with this game and have been with since day -1 of open beta. When I look back at the past year, I have had more fun playing this game since I first joined WoW and discovered a great atmosphere of teamwork and eventually raiding.

    I am looking forward to the future of MWO it's bright. I wish it could come quicker.    … Expand
  63. Vasces01
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    While there is still work to be done on this title. It has a solid foundation that can be built on. The base game play is fun and I'm looking forward to the meta game to be layered on top.
  64. KarlStreiger
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    Played since closed beta there were UPs a lot of downs. Actually the game has still some minor drawbacks but I look forward that the game move on at the current rate for some to low for others not suitable but in the end the game makes fun again and i really hope it starts to become a drug again soon.
    The missing point is because of the lax forum rules causing lots of flame-wars    Played since closed beta there were UPs a lot of downs. Actually the game has still some minor drawbacks but I look forward that the game move on at the current rate for some to low for others not suitable but in the end the game makes fun again and i really hope it starts to become a drug again soon.
    The missing point is because of the lax forum rules causing lots of flame-wars in the past and obvious damaged the communication between developers and gamers a lot.    … Expand
  65. moriquendi86
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    It's very fun mech combat simulation. I've been playing it since closed beta and its first game I've ever played for so long. Yes game had and still have some issues, there is still a lot of content I'm waiting for but still I have a blast with it. Immersion is really great and core combat loop is completely different than in any other shooter game. Unfortunately there is also a lot ofIt's very fun mech combat simulation. I've been playing it since closed beta and its first game I've ever played for so long. Yes game had and still have some issues, there is still a lot of content I'm waiting for but still I have a blast with it. Immersion is really great and core combat loop is completely different than in any other shooter game. Unfortunately there is also a lot of haters in game that thinks the game sucks only because developers don't make changes they wanted. Others have valid concerns but they go way over their head and completely doesn't understand how making game works.… Expand
  66. Agalaraza
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    Offers much and promises more.
    MW:O is fun, and it is not easy and it gives in every battle a different experience and possibilty to play. The potential is enormous so back it and push it and we´ll have a lot more fun in the next years to come.
    Most negative reviewers are just using this chance to give a payback. For whatever they feel cheated about. I really can´t imagine a more    Offers much and promises more.
    MW:O is fun, and it is not easy and it gives in every battle a different experience and possibilty to play. The potential is enormous so back it and push it and we´ll have a lot more fun in the next years to come.

    Most negative reviewers are just using this chance to give a payback. For whatever they feel cheated about. I really can´t imagine a more serious and demanding fanbase then those Battletech-Fans here.

    Of course MW:O has got its drawbacks and a sheer impossible load of different goals to achieve. But one has to be aware of the fact that its the most complex simulation of Mech-Battles we ever had and that with realtime-multiplayer-combat.
    Sometimes I think "community" wants the Devs to apologize for developing and testing... ridiculous. Thats what beta is all about and there are many games in beta which go the same unstable, sometimes frustrating way. No need for complaining in my eyes.

    Thumbs up!
    I NEVER put more money into a game, without regret, and that since over a year. That sums up my review. Nothing more to say.    … Expand
  67. Obijonkenobi
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    I'm a long-time Battletech fan, and this game feels pretty authentic. If one spends any time on the forums, it's easy to see that there's pretty much a civil war between the relative handful of people who actually frequent the boards. If you don't visit the forums, the game is quite fantastic. The graphics are fantastic, and the Mechs and weapons are very well done. There's a bit of aI'm a long-time Battletech fan, and this game feels pretty authentic. If one spends any time on the forums, it's easy to see that there's pretty much a civil war between the relative handful of people who actually frequent the boards. If you don't visit the forums, the game is quite fantastic. The graphics are fantastic, and the Mechs and weapons are very well done. There's a bit of a learning curve, but as a codgery old purist I like it that way.

    The current game needs some variety, but that's on its way. The feature roadmap looks exciting, even if there have been delays. There were some questionable development choices, such as putting Mech knockdown on the back burner, and introducing third person view in direct contravention of the community, which is why MWO doesn't get a 10. The codger in me is grumpy about these things, but we can't always get everything we want. The publisher has to make money somehow, or there wouldn't be a game at all.

    Overall, I rate MWO very highly, and recommend it to anyone who gets a kick out of blowing up giant robots with other giant robots.    … Expand
  68. rml
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    Mechwarrior M.RML

    MechWarriorOnline has been a fun and growing experience for me. There is a bit of a learning curve with the movement as you are essentially driving a walking tank and your legs and torso can face different directions. This game has currently filled my First person shooter slot with recent games. For a mech shooter it features :Pilot unlocks, mech skill tree    Mechwarrior M.RML

    MechWarriorOnline has been a fun and growing experience for me. There is a bit of a learning curve with the movement as you are essentially driving a walking tank and your legs and torso can face different directions. This game has currently filled my First person shooter slot with recent games.

    For a mech shooter it features :Pilot unlocks, mech skill tree unlocks, a vast amount of mech customization and weapon loadouts, and multiple camos. Now the aesthetics are not free but I don't mind dropping cash on a FREE to play game that I enjoy. The creators have to make a living as well and not gonna lie I do enjoy my blue fuzzy dice bobbing in my While talking about paying there is no PAY TO WIN HERE. You can go buy a fancy hero mech and die like the rest. Survival is based on your skill and team coordination.    … Expand
  69. mileshenley
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    Game is pretty solid all around. You can use alot of different mechs and play alot of different styles which keeps it pretty interesting even having played since closed beta (over a year). In game purchases are a bit pricey so i don't make them as regularly as I might like, but it by no means is 'Pay-to-Win' so even without making much of a financial investment you can have a great time.
  70. Solvent
    Sep 19, 2013
    9
    Meh. Someone called this a thinking man's shooter. I'm inclined to agree.

    I used to play the tabletop map based game, so, I'm obviously old. I was not a founder, so I was not there from the start, but got there a few months after, when a friend who IS a founder showed it to me. He wont play it now. Sucks. I love this game. What I've noticed, more than anything, is the NON STOP    Meh. Someone called this a thinking man's shooter. I'm inclined to agree.

    I used to play the tabletop map based game, so, I'm obviously old.

    I was not a founder, so I was not there from the start, but got there a few months after, when a friend who IS a founder showed it to me. He wont play it now. Sucks. I love this game.

    What I've noticed, more than anything, is the NON STOP COMPLAINING! Some of the best games I've ever played, polarize people in a way similar to what I've seen in MWO.

    I pay attention, and in translation most of what I hear is "THIS LAST PATCH MADE MY FAVORITE MECH SUCK!" Caps are important there, since it's like people are so full of mad. Yes it has a steep learning curve. Yes there is a lot to know about it before you play. Yes sometimes Dev priorities seem a little skewed sometimes, and shortly before release, it was like they (the developers) got really annoyed, and just included the things people sperg most about. That was the first, and only time I got pissed off.

    The community is what makes this game, because at it's core, it's about customization and UNIT TACTICS. I kinda think the PUG (pick up game) mechanics are good for the players, since it teaches people to work as a team... FORCES people to watch what others are doing, and work together.

    I'll give any player the same advice I give when people ask if there is a plan:

    Know your mech's role. Stick with a group, at least three mechs strong.

    If you're in a light mech, don't over commit, be ready to run away, that's what they are for.

    Mediums support the assaults, either killing light mech harassment, or adding extra pop in and out firepower.

    Just because you're in an assault, doesn't mean you're immortal, at least swivel your torso to spread damage.

    Heavy mechs are really good for doing damage, not taking it.

    If you're going to spend money on this game, start by using it for GXP conversion, especially during a sale on it. Unlock the modules with GXP first, they really give you a hell of an edge. For 15 bucks, I unlocked all the modules in one swoop.

    Just like in real life, if you're trying to go solo, and be a hero, be ready to get killed. Heros die.

    Die in a fire.    … Expand
  71. Naotaka
    Sep 20, 2013
    9
    The gamepleay features the Mechcombat we have all been dreaming about. Controls work well and the models are great, in fact much better then the original designs they are heavily based on. For this to be perfect it needs Community Warfare, more maps, Occulus Rift support and ongoing balancing like the developers are doing. And a Marauder dagnabbit :D
  72. Crashingmail
    Sep 19, 2013
    9
    I'm in this game sind closed beta and still enjoy it, even with the missing Community Warfare, missing UI 2.0 or the implemented 3PV.
    I can understand why they implemented 3PV regardless of their first Statement that this will not happen, and i also think that the community reacted not the best way they could.
    For such a small Company, also with very few Manpower they did a very good Job    I'm in this game sind closed beta and still enjoy it, even with the missing Community Warfare, missing UI 2.0 or the implemented 3PV.
    I can understand why they implemented 3PV regardless of their first Statement that this will not happen, and i also think that the community reacted not the best way they could.
    For such a small Company, also with very few Manpower they did a very good Job all the time and i think this game is getting better and better.    … Expand
  73. Pictomancer
    Sep 20, 2013
    9
    As far as large, hulking, customizable mech FPS' come by, this is one of the best I've played. The redesigns by "flying debris" used for this game are incredible, I never thought inner sphere mechs could look this "Awesome"

    They also did a good job in balancing gameplay. No more heat neutral, laser spamming, OHKO mechs of old.

    Someone summed it up best "A thinking man's FPS"
  74. Panzerfloof
    Sep 20, 2013
    9
    This is the game every battletech fan has been waiting for!

    It has fast paced mech combat and full customization. The in game experience is excellent!

    The UI needs work but everything will be worked out soon(tm)
  75. totalknowledge
    Sep 25, 2013
    9
    Well on its way to being the best MechWarrior game. Sure it has its rough spots at the moment, but they don't detract from the game.

    Definitely worth a try.
  76. SausageTheBruce
    Sep 26, 2013
    9
    While it would be white-washing to say that the game is without issues (as all new games are), it is clear from reading many of the reviews that a lot of the people who are slagging the game are disenfranchised individuals who take their dislike of a certain design feature or the unavailability of a feature at launch to mean that they can (and should) call the game garbage. This is,While it would be white-washing to say that the game is without issues (as all new games are), it is clear from reading many of the reviews that a lot of the people who are slagging the game are disenfranchised individuals who take their dislike of a certain design feature or the unavailability of a feature at launch to mean that they can (and should) call the game garbage. This is, unfortunately, very characteristic of the entitled attitude that many gamers have.

    Shortly before launch, two things happened; a feature that the developers had stated quite some time ago would not be used was in fact put in game (and as of writing this is no longer in any meaningful matches), and Community Warfare (the 'meat and bones') was post-poned. Both were disappointing issues, but understandable on both counts; regarding the first issue of the suddenly-implanted feature, design paradigms change for any product, and it was still Beta; at actual launch, the feature was relegated to 'casual only' games, not true competition. Regarding post-poning Community Warfare, it's only to be expected that a F2P title with a limited budget may have to push a feature back awhile.

    Neither occurrence should be reason to slag the game in horrible ways, but the spite of internet warriors is indeed legendary. I would urge anyone who comes here for advice on what to play to take a good, hard look at what one is reading, and if it looks hyper-negative, to disregard it.

    Fundamentally, MW:O is a Free-to-Play title. Free. As in it does not cost most players a single penny. If this game had been released and/or published by a company like Blizzard-Activision, Microsoft, or even Electronic Arts, I would say that a number of criticisms were fair. As it is, it is a free-to-play title from a minor studio who built a functional and stable game in only two years on a very small budget. Their entire development team wouldn't even fill a single section at any major developer. Perspective goes a long, long way towards affecting how one should see things, and I think that some people simple forget to put this company and this title in said perspective.

    Game Play: Superb. The game has been stable for most players for quite a long time. There are terrain bugs at times, and as with any PvP game, weapons and equipment balance is always in flux; if there are complaints about PvP in games like World of Warcraft, with a decade of development under its belt and billions of dollars to command, it should surprise nobody that MW:O has its own issues. For the most part, though, the game plays well; it feels like you are in command of a giant machine, not like you are some faceless solider in a Call of Duty clone.

    Graphics: Rendered on the Cry Engine, the game looks as one would expect very, very good. DX11 is in the pipe for testing and should only increase the magnitude of what we already see, which is fluid movement, gorgeous lighting, beautifully rendered 'mechs, and a very 'to scale' impression of combat.

    Sound: The effects are brilliant, and especially with headphones or with a good surround-sound system, one feels very much like one is in the of a machine. The only failing is the lack of music. Trailers for the game and trailers for special 'money only' BattleMechs have featured some fantastic music, all original compositions, but none is in the game... yet.

    Overall: If you're a BattleTech or MechWarrior fan, this is worth it. If you're a Call of Duty-style gamer, this is not your kind of game. If you want to play something that requires team-work, something that is far (FAR) more complex and challenging that your standard FPS game, and something that has a bright future in the form of dynamic and meaningful results from battles, MW:O is a great title to get onboard with. It's not all here yet, but it's getting there.    … Expand
  77. LaaFen
    Oct 14, 2013
    9
    Mechwarrior online is great game with few unfinished features what have got part of playerbase upsed but core gameplay is awesome. Many balance problems are fixed and game is nowadays much fun. Game has steep learning curve but time spent wont be wasted. Hope that more players would get interesred this mechmayhem. See you on battlefield.
  78. Pr8Dator
    Mar 21, 2014
    9
    I don't understand all the hate around this game but this is one of those very very few games that I am still playing a year after downloading it! First off, this is an excellent time filler game which allows you to jump into a skirmish and finish a around within something like 10 mins. This is awesome for those few mins breaks which you simply need to let off some steam. In this aspect,I don't understand all the hate around this game but this is one of those very very few games that I am still playing a year after downloading it! First off, this is an excellent time filler game which allows you to jump into a skirmish and finish a around within something like 10 mins. This is awesome for those few mins breaks which you simply need to let off some steam. In this aspect, not having a strong storyline or some kind of meta campaign works in its advantage... just jump into your favorite mech and then shoot away. Next is of course, almost all of your fav mechs are in there! If you are a mechwarrior or battletech fan, there's just no reason to pass this up. On top of that, I have played every single mechwarrior PC game since I was young 20 years ago and I must say this one is the most realistic of all... extremely heavy feel, nice real cockpit and immersion along with weapons that really feel heavy and impactful. All in all, this is one game that I will continue to pay real money for my fav mechs for years to come.… Expand
  79. Evogenesis
    Dec 13, 2014
    9
    MWO has had many improvements in 2014. The MWO developer PGI got rid of the publisher IGP (which is now in bankruptcy as of Oct 2014) and a noticeable change to how they interact with the community occurred overnight. New maps, new mechs, and a brand new community warfare module (just released) have brought a whole new life to the game.

    I have been playing since closed beta as an    MWO has had many improvements in 2014. The MWO developer PGI got rid of the publisher IGP (which is now in bankruptcy as of Oct 2014) and a noticeable change to how they interact with the community occurred overnight. New maps, new mechs, and a brand new community warfare module (just released) have brought a whole new life to the game.

    I have been playing since closed beta as an original founder. There was not much going on for most of 2013, but the changes since PGI took sole responsibility have been very encouraging. It is an exciting time to be a mechwarrior.

    This game is completely free to play. It gives you 4 mechbays to start, which you need to house your mech. Mechbays (and customizations like certain colours and cockpit flair) are the only things that cost real money (MC), though the MC currency used and the mechbays themselves are sometimes offered as prizes during weekend competitions. It is entirely possible to collect quite a few free mechbays and maintain a full roster of mechs without paying a dime.

    The other in-game currency (C-Bills) are awarded after each match. To give you an idea on the grind, the economy is generally as follows:

    You can make roughly 500K - 1 million c-bills an hour, depending on how the matches went, which goes towards buying mechs, weapons, upgrades, etc... Light mechs are roughly 1-4 million, medium mechs 4-6 million, heavy mechs 6-8 million and assault mechs are 8-10 million. Upgrades to make your mech competitive (endosteel, double heat sinks) will cost another 2-3 million c-bills.

    As a new player the first 25 matches gives you an extra bonus so you can use the c-bills from those 25 matches to purchase whichever mech you like. You will have about 10-15 million after the newbie bonus is up. Make your choice wisely!

    One last note is that the game balance is constantly shifting as PGI adds mech quirks and weapon changes. I feel the game is going in the right direction. Still what we now have in community warfare is something that should have been released 2 years ago... Better late than never!    … Expand
  80. TotalCookie
    Jan 11, 2015
    9
    The game has changed a lot from it's initial states (as any MMO should). There are a lot of mechs and variants available, great customization and building options, good progression system and a nice variety of maps and gamemodes (with the most recent addition of the long-waited Community Warfare and factions).

    PGI is doing a great job updating this game and balancing out the mechs    The game has changed a lot from it's initial states (as any MMO should). There are a lot of mechs and variants available, great customization and building options, good progression system and a nice variety of maps and gamemodes (with the most recent addition of the long-waited Community Warfare and factions).

    PGI is doing a great job updating this game and balancing out the mechs (Mechs that were bad before are getting an increase of popularity due to the quirk system and clan mechs are not just better versions of IS ones anymore, but rather an option which rewards player skill). Also, everyone can get good damage, kills and what not. It does not depend on your mech too much, but rather on how you play and the decisions you make.

    Graphics are good, even though on my below average PC I can barely play on medium with 30 FPS.

    All in all, right now it's a great game and I'd recommend that you play it and make an opinion for yourself. Also, try not to listen to old reviews, a lot has changed since their time period.    … Expand
  81. CaptMescaline
    Jun 19, 2015
    9
    Nothing has clocked up more hours of my time than this game in the last 2 years. The only issue I have with it is that the hit registration seems to go from good to bad and then back again quite constantly which is frustrating. Other than that this game is awesome.
  82. gobbi
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    Non capisco questi voti negativi, il gioco è fatto bene, ci sono sempre mech free che ruotano e ti permettono di divertitrti e poi puoi farti il tuo mech con 10-12 ore di gioco.
  83. rodney28021
    Dec 12, 2015
    8
    Mechwarrior Online, This game has been out since September 2013, Just released on Steam, Dec 2015.

    This is a Free to Play PVP TDM shooter game with you driving huge mecha in combat. If you are new to the game you have a steep learning curve and grind ahead with plenty of losses. Can call it Pay to Not Grind as Much. This game is ready for the Whales that love Battletech and    Mechwarrior Online, This game has been out since September 2013, Just released on Steam, Dec 2015.

    This is a Free to Play PVP TDM shooter game with you driving huge mecha in combat. If you are new to the game you have a steep learning curve and grind ahead with plenty of losses.

    Can call it Pay to Not Grind as Much. This game is ready for the Whales that love Battletech and Mechwarrior. Store sells cosmetics, Mechs, xp buffs, credit buffs.

    If you die in a TDM match, there is no respawn. Some other battle modes, i think lets you take another mech out, if you die.
    Winning the matches give you the most xp and credits. Winning a match requires teamwork, communications, good aiming while moving skills, tactics, good mech builds, using cover and speed, and luck to be on the winning side. Playing like a COD / Zerg player will not work here.

    I played during the open beta and have been logging in over the years to watch it evolve.

    Pros:
    Free to play.
    4 mech sizes.
    Great graphics, sound, gameplay.
    Mech building.
    Trial mechs.
    Faction gameplay.
    Community gameplay.
    Has Steam achievements.
    Tutorial mode.
    Good instructions.
    Joystick support.
    Mech and Pilot modules.

    Cons:
    Veteran players.
    Steep game learning curve.
    Steep grind.
    OP mech builds and OP mech weapons.
    Huge selection of mechs in store for sale.
    4 hangar slots.    … Expand
  84. TheGaffer
    Jul 20, 2015
    8
    In it's current state, MWO is by no means a bad game. It still has it's issues, but the gameplay is solid and fun. The developers are slow but they have been making improvements to maps, and the roster of mechs is huge and constantly growing.

    It is F2P, and after the "Cadet Bonus" you receive in your first 25 games to get you started, the grind for a new mech is definitely a grind. But    In it's current state, MWO is by no means a bad game. It still has it's issues, but the gameplay is solid and fun. The developers are slow but they have been making improvements to maps, and the roster of mechs is huge and constantly growing.

    It is F2P, and after the "Cadet Bonus" you receive in your first 25 games to get you started, the grind for a new mech is definitely a grind. But if you're enjoying the game that's no issue. And if you want a change of scenery then you can play one of the many Trial Mechs to try out a different chassis. At the end of the day though, the game IS NOT pay to win. You can get hold of anything you need with gameplay currency, apart from the newest of the new mechs when they first appear in the game.

    Game modes are unfortunately limited to conquest and team deathmatch more or less. The addition of the Community Warfare mode allows you to take a retinue of 4 mechs (within a 240 ton limit) into a single fight to try and overrun a base which makes for more a grand scale battle, but the balance of those missions seems a bit questionable in my experience.

    Anyway, the game is honestly fun. For a free to play strategic shooter, it's worth a few hours a week of playtime. And if you can pay for some premium time (increased income for matches) it makes the grind a lot less grindy. Or if you wait for deals, you can buy mechs relatively cheaply. Good hunting Mech Warriors.    … Expand
  85. molaram
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    This is a really fun game, with plenty of action, atmospheric graphics and environments (which will only get better with dx11), and a nice selection of mechs and weapons. My main concern at present is that there are not many maps at launch. There is a schedule of one new map every couple months, so this should gradually improve.

    Unfortunately: * gamers on forums in general seem to have    This is a really fun game, with plenty of action, atmospheric graphics and environments (which will only get better with dx11), and a nice selection of mechs and weapons. My main concern at present is that there are not many maps at launch. There is a schedule of one new map every couple months, so this should gradually improve.

    Unfortunately:
    * gamers on forums in general seem to have become an entitled, melodramatic, tedious bunch
    * this is a free to play to game (which means that it naturally has disparate communities of paying players and non-paying players, where often it is the non-paying players who put the most time and energy into the game, and it is hard for developers to balance the wishes of all while still making money)
    * the developers seem to be completely inept at marketing,communications and PR. Completely. Seriously. They are terrible at this. If they have a PR/comms person (i doubt they could) then they should immediately let them go and replace them.

    These three things together are the cause of the majority of low review scores. The kinds of issues I've seen as gripes for this game (e.g. people whining like jilted lovers about bad dev communication, alleged broken promises, 3pv, clan wars etc) are not insigificant, but definitely not primary concerns for enjoying the game. Sure the devs can get 0 out of 10 for PR, but the game itself does not honestly deserve any lower than a 7.

    Its a fun game to play now, the grind for non-paying players is definitely there (as it should be!!!!) but it is different and I think lesser compared to the gargantuan grind in a game like world of tanks (which I also really like).

    Anyone reading this, try the game out for free, trust me it is fun. Don't be afraid to be positive. The negative carping, whinging, over-entitled wailing that the gaming community is becoming infamous for should be ignored, because it detracts from everyone's experience. Just play the game and ignore the forums which are more heat than light.    … Expand
  86. Jingo
    Oct 28, 2013
    8
    This game is heaps of fun if you've played the previous Mechwarrior games and are a long-time fan of the Battletech stuff, like I am. But I'll start with the bad. Promised development and improvements are slow in coming. They introduced 3rd person. Some of the chat from other players is atrocious, and there will always be a few idiots that think friendly fire is somehow fun. The ELO systemThis game is heaps of fun if you've played the previous Mechwarrior games and are a long-time fan of the Battletech stuff, like I am. But I'll start with the bad. Promised development and improvements are slow in coming. They introduced 3rd person. Some of the chat from other players is atrocious, and there will always be a few idiots that think friendly fire is somehow fun. The ELO system is not based on individual skill.
    But here's what's really special about it:
    1. It's not pay-to-win! Plenty of other games out there are, but I do much better in the mechs I got without spending any money on than I do with the special ones that cost me $.
    2. There's no respawning. It matters to you and your team if you get destroyed in the match. Most games respawn, so it doesn't matter like it would in real life. Immersion is king!
    3. Deeeeep customisation.
    4. There is some form of teamwork, albeit it handicapped by PUGs and voice-chat options that aren't particularly user-friendly.
    5. There's nothing random in the gameplay, winning or losing is entirely based on skill and teamwork.

    All that together makes it a very engaging, complex and awesomely fun shooter.

    But if you're not a fan of the whole battletech thing and aren't used to the previous Mechwarrior games (which came out over a decade ago) you can expect a tough time in your early days. Stick at it though, it's fun already and will get better.    … Expand
  87. Jaynestown
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    Download it and try it. It's a fun game. Quite addictive. I have been hoping for more maps and game modes, and the release pace for them has been infuriatingly slow (for example, "Community Warfare" still isn't out at the time I'm posting this). I still love the game though. I've taken a few month-long breaks since I joined in Closed Beta (Founders Program) but I always keep comingDownload it and try it. It's a fun game. Quite addictive. I have been hoping for more maps and game modes, and the release pace for them has been infuriatingly slow (for example, "Community Warfare" still isn't out at the time I'm posting this). I still love the game though. I've taken a few month-long breaks since I joined in Closed Beta (Founders Program) but I always keep coming back for more … Expand
  88. CoffeeGuy22
    Oct 11, 2013
    8
    This is a very fun free to play game about huge battlemechs, the F2P business-model is fair and the game runs smoothly. There's certainly enough maps and they are adding more, only 2 gamemodes though. the game has good in-depth mech customization as well.
  89. CharlieChap
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Started playing this about 9 months ago and have had a really good time playing it and meeting the community. I started playing just before the Ui revamp and there has been consistent content and improvements in twice monthly patches ever since.

    There is a fair amount to it and a learning curve and the weapons systems and battle style are really punishing if you do not play for your    Started playing this about 9 months ago and have had a really good time playing it and meeting the community. I started playing just before the Ui revamp and there has been consistent content and improvements in twice monthly patches ever since.

    There is a fair amount to it and a learning curve and the weapons systems and battle style are really punishing if you do not play for your team.

    The Positive:-
    Looks fairly good.
    Feels like stomping around in a heavy machine. The separate Torso/ legs control mechanism (like a tank) is a little complicated and takes a while to get used to but adds a lot when you get the hang of it.
    Armoured tactics work, focused fire, reverse slopes, co-ordinating spotting and 'artillery' etc.
    A good team based tactical game
    Essentially free to play (but you do need to spend a little money to get more mechbays in all probability if you intend to play it for any time).
    Good customisation mini-game, you can customise the mechs almost infinitely.

    20 years or so of back story going back to the FASA battletech tabletop game.

    Dedicated and fairly fanatical community.

    PGI the developer have been fairly good at communicating their intentions since January (but I understand this has not always been the case...)

    The Negative:-
    Can be a little unstable at times. (although this has got better since I have been playing it with many fix's..still a nasty ongoing desynch issue though that some suffer that needs to be be resolved.)

    Limited servers, all in Canada are not ideal for those with high pings to Canada.

    The strategic element has taken a very long time to arrive (called Community Warfare and its due as top priority by the end of this year.) and without it gameplay is pretty limited to 3 derivatives of 12 vs12 team death match's and collecting mechs. Its a 'grind'.

    Maps are pretty good but they are quite limited in number at this time.

    Beginners tutorials are extremely limited and you have to search around quite a bit to get beyond being more than a target.

    20 years or so of back story going back to the FASA tabletop game....appears to sometimes hamstring the developer.

    Constant sales and new mechs for money can be intrusive and some of the mechs are EXTREMELY expensive, you do not have to buy them of course, but its there..(this is a negative with all free 2 play games though and not one specific to MWO, f2p games unfortunately have to fund themselves in some way, they are businesses. )

    All in all a good and fun experience so far, am looking forward to the future of this game because it has a lot of scope and will hopefully continue to get better and better.    … Expand
  90. TheMagician
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    The game is a fun game to play, especially once you have advanced enough to have plenty of c-bills to build custom 'mechs, fully loaded with all the features. Once Community Warfare and the new User Interface are added, this game will become a 9, and potentially a 10. I haven't logged this many hours in a game in many years.
  91. CapDel
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    This game can be legitimately fun. There's some content that needs to be completed (which supposedly are a few months out) to help fill out the game and increase its longevity. The best way to look at it is a slower paced, more tactical game of Counterstrike. It can be unforgiving to new players, but also very rewarding. The game is pretty close to doing Free2Play properly, in that youThis game can be legitimately fun. There's some content that needs to be completed (which supposedly are a few months out) to help fill out the game and increase its longevity. The best way to look at it is a slower paced, more tactical game of Counterstrike. It can be unforgiving to new players, but also very rewarding. The game is pretty close to doing Free2Play properly, in that you really don't need to spend money to be powerful, you only need to spend money if you want to speed up progress or extend how many choices in mechs you have.… Expand
  92. Bolillo
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    The game is far from complete and probably should still be under the "beta" title. Lots of features are missing, and the devs have dropped the ball several times with the community. Probably needs another year to be were it should be for an actual launch. However, it's still extremely fun to play, and you can't beat the price.
  93. Berjj
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    MWO is not all that the developers envisioned and promised it to be, but at it's core it is a solid and greatly entertaining game. Look at the fother reviews. Clearly the game is entertaining, but people are still disappointed with how the devs are handling it.

    The main problems people have with the game is that the devs have added features they promised would never make it into the    MWO is not all that the developers envisioned and promised it to be, but at it's core it is a solid and greatly entertaining game. Look at the fother reviews. Clearly the game is entertaining, but people are still disappointed with how the devs are handling it.

    The main problems people have with the game is that the devs have added features they promised would never make it into the game as well as the continued delay of certain core features such as community warfare and an updated UI. Couple that with a too early launch and you've a furious community. People are quick to forget that this is actually the norm of game development, so why people are making such an incredibly big deal out of it is beyond me. Blizzard are notorious for their delays in development. They haven't shipped a game on schedule to date and are known to cut features and sometimes entire products they deem non-functional. Halo 2, being hailed as one of the best shooters of all time on the Xbox by console gamers, even shipped with non-existing features despite the actual game packaging claiming the opposite!

    Indeed, I get the feeling that the publisher has pulled some strings (Like they often do) and forced this early launch as well as certain features to be included despite the community's vocal disappointment. None of this makes it any more OK, but people should remember that it's a much more common occurance than they make it seem to be.

    What I cannot defend the developers from is how they handle balancing and relay information to the community. Features and changes are often excluded from patch notes and news information is often displayed in a much brighter light in an attempt to hide the community's current dismay. Balancing certain weapons has also proven to take much longer than it should, sometimes severely tipping the scales in favour for a certain weapon type and then waiting weeks before addressing the obvious issue in a proper manner.

    FINAL VERDICT:

    MWO is an immensely entertaining game with solid core elements in place. It is quite rough around the edges though and it's future is made uncertain by seemingly odd design decisions and a community that has decided to initiate a full scale war against the developers for not getting their vision of the game 100% correct.    … Expand
  94. Heffay
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    The game is a lot of fun. The gameplay is solid, and team tactics make a huge difference (as is true for any team based game). You can run almost any mech and contribute your fair share to the team.

    The graphics and animation are just beautiful! Watching a mech explode right in front of you is an awe inspiring experience. The game does lack some content; could use more maps, and    The game is a lot of fun. The gameplay is solid, and team tactics make a huge difference (as is true for any team based game). You can run almost any mech and contribute your fair share to the team.

    The graphics and animation are just beautiful! Watching a mech explode right in front of you is an awe inspiring experience.

    The game does lack some content; could use more maps, and the community warfare portion is still missing. It will allegedly be released in the next month or two, which should dramatically increase the content available. More game modes, more maps, more mechs. That's what it really needs right now.    … Expand
  95. Troggy
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    MWO is a very entertaining F2P game, with a tonne of potential. Like so many F2P games early in its development cycle, it lacks a full feature set, and could use a little polish. Nonetheless, MWO has addictive gameplay, and a very involved and vocal community (clearly). It is absolutely worth checking out!
  96. maxdest
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    -Fun core gameplay
    -Lots of fun tinkering in mechlab
    -Not PTW - everything you can get with with cash is available free, although mostly delayed by a couple of months.
    -Some generous events (free mechs)
    -Probably best to drop $20 on a mech pack if you like as will prevent the initial grind (which is bad but gets better after you have some money earning mechs you like)
  97. Aym
    Mar 16, 2014
    8
    This is an 8/10 for a Free to Play shooter that hasn't delivered on all of it's promises yet. However, it is still a very fun Mech-sim-shooter and although the new player experience is woefully inadequate, once you get into the game it is a LOT of fun.
  98. Kielrandor
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    Hands down the BEST Mechwarrior title ever. The guys at PGI worked very hard to brung us not just any old Mechwarrior game. But struggled constantly to balance the mechanics of the canon Battletech system the game is based on, with the reality of a real time action packed title. It's not perfect. It is filled with flaws and imperfections. But like all great things, true beauty lies withinHands down the BEST Mechwarrior title ever. The guys at PGI worked very hard to brung us not just any old Mechwarrior game. But struggled constantly to balance the mechanics of the canon Battletech system the game is based on, with the reality of a real time action packed title. It's not perfect. It is filled with flaws and imperfections. But like all great things, true beauty lies within the flaws. In this case, the cracks are the power that will push PGI to continue to improve this title.

    And that will be why everyone who loves Mechwarrior, will love Mechwarrior Online. This game isn't finished yet. PGI has invited you to join them on the quest for perfection. As they continue to improve the gameplay, release new features, new content, new mechs, new maps, new gameplay modes more people will have the opportunity to play MWO and come to love it as much as PGI does.    … Expand
  99. Ninjamoose234
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    This game is awesome. People here are whining about the developers rather than the game, and nine times out of ten are wrong as is. The game itself can get a little bit stale since it's two game modes, but the HUGE amount of mechs and playstyles can keep the game fresh for you. Granted it does have issues, but very few are with the game. The Developers though, they have some issues whichThis game is awesome. People here are whining about the developers rather than the game, and nine times out of ten are wrong as is. The game itself can get a little bit stale since it's two game modes, but the HUGE amount of mechs and playstyles can keep the game fresh for you. Granted it does have issues, but very few are with the game. The Developers though, they have some issues which can be addressed, like communicating with its community more clearly, and making balance changes less drastic, which actually hasn't been an issue with the last three patches.

    All in all, I think this is a great game, with some good but overloaded developers, that everyone should try for themselves.    … Expand
  100. Farix
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    There is a lot of room for improvement, but overall the game is fun. It can be a bit grindy at times and does have a steep learning curve. While it does have a 3PV option, it is not very usable and the UI can be a bit frustrating (though a new one is in development). However, despite all of its problems, this is one of the best versions of MechWarrior I have played. There is a lot of depthThere is a lot of room for improvement, but overall the game is fun. It can be a bit grindy at times and does have a steep learning curve. While it does have a 3PV option, it is not very usable and the UI can be a bit frustrating (though a new one is in development). However, despite all of its problems, this is one of the best versions of MechWarrior I have played. There is a lot of depth in configuring your 'mech to be just the way you want it and the weapons are reasonably balanced. So far, there are only two modes, a Capture-the-Flag like mode called Assault and Conquest, where teams fight over control of 5 resource points. It is best that you play with a group that uses some form of VoIP communications as it will greatly improve your game. This is not a run-and-gun game, that tactic will get you killed very quickly. You need to plan out your strategies along with your teammates and use your 'mech to the fullest abilities.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. IGN Italia
    Sep 14, 2014
    85
    Nice gameplay and deep strategy for the latest incarnation of Mechwarrior. Too bad it lacks any kind of Single Player content.
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  2. PC Gamer
    Nov 4, 2013
    83
    Slightly overpriced, but a more than worthy successor to one of PC gaming’s greatest franchises that nails the important part: combat.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 22, 2013
    65
    MechWarrior Online does a pretty good job in balancing out the gameplay and gives you lots of BattleMechs, weapons and items to buy, but it's got only two game modes and it's definitely not that fun.
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