MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. God is a Geek
    Oct 18, 2021
    75
    After two decades away, the PlayStation is finally back inside the Battletech universe, and it feels…alright.
  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 5, 2021
    75
    MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is a lot of fun for fans of the BattleTech franchise. It may not be the flashiest game around, and its story can be very campy at times. But this is pretty much your best bet for playing a ‘Mech game on a PlayStation console. If you have (online) friends, co-op will likely provide some extra thrills, and the generous DLC support is great to see. It may be a bit rough around the edges, but MechWarrior 5 is more than welcome on PlayStation after all this time.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 28, 2021
    70
    There's fun to be had with MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, but it's probably not for everyone. If the management aspect of the game appeals to you almost as much as using a giant mech to launch a salvo of missiles at a large skyscraper-sized enemy, then you'll likely enjoy MechWarrior 5. There's lots of repetition in the gameplay, but it's tempered a little by the changes it goes through as a result of your growing mercenary outfit. It's rewarding if you put the time in, but it's a shame there's no matchmaking to help alleviate the repetition.
  5. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 26, 2021
    65
    Clearly meant for those who have long been ingratiated with the BattleTech universe, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is an appreciably deep mech stomper that needs a lot more polish a better storyline and cast of characters before its appeal can reach beyond the outer limits of its dedicated fanbase.

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  1. dik_daily
    Nov 29, 2021
    8
    So after playing for a month straight non stop I would like to applaud the company for making a big in depth game with lots to do and hardSo after playing for a month straight non stop I would like to applaud the company for making a big in depth game with lots to do and hard decisions to make the entire time. I love the intricacy of maintaining a heavy enough Lance to beat the missions later on in the game, but the thrill of going around looking for mechs across the galaxy as well.. I would like to see the old mansion missions come back, where we would have to go defend or destroy a mansion in a mission, also I want bigger cities. Actual cities that feel real. I also suggest connecting the cities with roads. There is a lot of room for improvement but is a very promising game . Graphics are absolutely bad but good enough to enjoy the game. The game is better than most games so graphics aren't AS important but still would be amazing to have a game with way better graphics. The controls are amazing on ps4. Good job pirhana.… Full Review »
  2. hoohoo
    Sep 25, 2021
    5
    If you saw this game without knowing the platform, you might think it is an early PS4 game. Graphics would ve mediocre for PS4, let alone PS5.If you saw this game without knowing the platform, you might think it is an early PS4 game. Graphics would ve mediocre for PS4, let alone PS5. Loading times seem to be from a PS4 with a spinning HDD, too. The game missions are very repetitive. The controls for mech repair and adjustment are insane, you always have to either take a flight or a fight for the repairs to happen. Can’t readjust after committing, even though the repairs have not started since you are not flying or fighting. Well, it is a Mech game. But seems like it could be two decades old.… Full Review »