Keith Mitchell
The Outerhaven ProductionsMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Review – The mechs are back in town
Published 12/10/2019
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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
In MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries you will adopt the role of a rookie MechWarrior pilot thrust into combat as the Third Succession War continues to fracture the Inner Sphere. Take contracts from the factions of your choosing and engage in tactical, first-person, PvE ‘Mech combat through an immersive, career-based Mercenary campaign driven by player choice. Victory, prestige, and profit will not only require skill on the battlefield, but in the acquisition, maintenance, and enhancement of your BattleMechs. Set for release in 2018, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is under development by a dedicated development team at Piranha Games. MechWarrior Online, Piranha’s existing F2P multiplayer-focused tactical ‘Mech combat game, will continue its ongoing live development by the MWO team at Piranha.
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- Piranha Games
- Publisher
- Fireshine Games
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The critic average is 72 across 36 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Joshua (Shnook)
GameGrinMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Review
Published 12/10/2019
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85
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Read originalCraig M. Patten
Thumb CultureMechwarrior 5: Mercenaries – PC Review – All Systems Nominal
Published 12/10/2019
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Read originalJordan Palmer
Windows CentralMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries review: Solid gameplay in a repetitive, boring world | Windows Central
Published 12/10/2019
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60
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Read originalMechwarrior 5 Mercenaries Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent. Never Touch?"
Published 12/10/2019
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75
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Read originalFrank Streva
Niche GamerMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Review - Niche GamerMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Review - Niche Gamer
Published 12/8/2019
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