BATTLETECH

This is not a game that's easily picked up. I can see the appeal to those that can immerse themselves into a game for hours at a time. A lot of time was spent creating the storyline, which i found quite captivating. The pace of the action is too slow for me. Too many clicks and too much options. I've only played the 2 introduction missions, and already feel overwhelmed. Most of the HUD is not explained to you in the introduction missions, so really have no idea what's going on or whether i'm about to die or not.

I backed this game when it was just a kickstarter, and I am so happy with the results of the game. The original story line was really good, disappointed that the entire Inner Sphere isn't available but I guess there are limits. Flashpoint added some nice changes, needed changes. Urban Warfare, the graphics and details were amazing. Now we've got Heavy Metal. Hopefully more expansions are coming! While not a perfectly adhereing to the BattleTech rule system, this game is really good, and should satisfy them, I know it did for me. Other gamers might not like it, but hey, I'm really happy with this incarnation of BattleTech, and in the end, that's what matters.

5

Fun and engaging

Ok, a crash in the first fifteen minutes is not promising, I have to say. The main points: The controls are not very good, I'm afraid, I nearly couldn't maneuver my mech out of the tutorial because it wouldn't let me get him into the marked circle. Same goes for firing, it is kinda counter-intuitive, I have to click on my mech (that's ok), then I have to click on the action I want to perform (fire, walk, sprint etc.), that already feels a bit clunky, THEN I click the enemy vehicle AND then I have to press FIRE. It doesn't sound like an ordeal, but it unfortunately feels like one. That also boils down the main problem I have with this game, everything feels so clunky and akward, it is hard to describe. I can see the promise it holds, but there is need for many patches to make this one run smooth. Furthermore, the game is kinda ugly, even on high settings. Company of Heroes (if this comparison is allowed) looked nicer, altthough it is a way older title. The lighting overall feels too brown, like a bad filter. I wish I could say nicer things about a game I backed, but here we are, I hope they will improve the game with patches as soon as possible.