MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries PC

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Summary: Control 100 ton 'Mechs while leading up to eight hired guns into the heat of battle in the quest for the all-mighty C-Bill in this latest standalone installment of the critically acclaimed MechWarrior action-simulator franchise. And this time around, honor doesn't even enter into theControl 100 ton 'Mechs while leading up to eight hired guns into the heat of battle in the quest for the all-mighty C-Bill in this latest standalone installment of the critically acclaimed MechWarrior action-simulator franchise. And this time around, honor doesn't even enter into the equation - it's all about the money. Get your fledgling mercenary company sponsored by some of most notable and notorious mercenary groups in BattleTech history and battle your way through the Inner Sphere in more than 40 new missions as you doggedly pursue more lucrative C-Bill payoffs. With more than 35 'Mechs, new weapons, and new electronic packages available for purchase, chances are you'll need every C-Bill you earn. In MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries, being a hero doesn't pay, being a mercenary does - very well. [Microsoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Game Informer
    95
    A near-perfect marriage between a furiously intense action title and a complex role-playing/simulation game. [Jan 2003, p.119]
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  2. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    For now, though, Mercenaries reigns as the king of computer BattleTech games. [Jan 2003, p.68]
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  3. Computer Gaming World
    90
    One of the most satisfying games of 2002. [Feb 2003, p.86]
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  4. PC Gamer
    85
    Squeezing the last possible drop of gaming goodness out of aging technology yields a tasty treat indeed. [Jan 2003, p.80]
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  5. GameSpot
    78
    With such a popular franchise, you won't have much trouble finding a [multiplayer] game to join, and even practicing against the AI while you hone your skills is enjoyable.
  6. GameSpy
    75
    There's not much new in MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries, but what's here works reasonably well.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    The engine is a couple years old and not as cool-looking as contemporary games or even "MechAssault" for the Xbox... Also, the audio is unremarkable.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. JE
    Apr 2, 2008
    10
    Not going to lie, it's straight to the point and i like the kind of non-linear game play. It gives you options and the gladiator levelsNot going to lie, it's straight to the point and i like the kind of non-linear game play. It gives you options and the gladiator levels are the cats pajamas. It's really simple sure, and there are some flaws, but the amount of choices they let you make are awesome, and the fact that you have to earn money and stuff to spend on weapons...i just wish the black market didn't run out of stock...… Expand
  2. KevinC.
    May 10, 2006
    10
    A 7 stock, but Mektek's MechPacks make it a 10 If all you've played is the Out Of Box game, you aint seen nothin yet!
  4. Hellgardia
    Sep 5, 2010
    10
    It's a hell of a game to play online and it's free nowadays! Mechlab with tons of mechs and weapon systems, good online and a challengingIt's a hell of a game to play online and it's free nowadays! Mechlab with tons of mechs and weapon systems, good online and a challenging campaign when you play in the Elite difficulty.… Expand
  5. MechwarriorMercenary
    Dec 25, 2002
    9
    It's a very good game im on dial up and its great online!!!!! i love it a little diffrent then the others but manages to stay a greatIt's a very good game im on dial up and its great online!!!!! i love it a little diffrent then the others but manages to stay a great game get it if u like the series get it if u like action games 1 problem is though price of 50$ i think it should have been 35$ or 40$ GREAT GAME get it soon and ill look forward to whhoppin ur A$$… Expand
  6. Alex
    Feb 25, 2005
    9
    Quite possibly the second greatest Mech game of all time. second, that is, only to the great Lone Wolf. MechLab interface is as beautiful asQuite possibly the second greatest Mech game of all time. second, that is, only to the great Lone Wolf. MechLab interface is as beautiful as ever (i hated the MechLabs from MW3 down), and there are tons of different ways to customize each aspect of the game. gameplay can get a little slow at times, but the overall pace of the game more than makes up for the slow parts. soundtrack is simply beautiful, and the Solaris VII tournaments are just fun. the Mech paks are also a nice add-on for the game. buy it if you haven't yet.… Expand
  7. OldTimer
    Jan 9, 2003
    5
    Save your money and get Mechwarrior 2. The heat load from the energy weapons is extreamly high. One large pulse laser is all it takes to over Save your money and get Mechwarrior 2. The heat load from the energy weapons is extreamly high. One large pulse laser is all it takes to over heat a mech. The store interface doesn't alow you to preview new mech load outs or choice which one of multiple mech you want to sell. Plan on selling off your fully equipted mech when you want to get rid of the new stripped one. … Expand

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#32 Best PC Game of 2002
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