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
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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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