Pros: good graphics with a good rig, decent co-op play, mechs mostly well-represented, whole Inner Sphere to play in, superficially scratches the Mechwarrior itch. Cons: MW veterans might have liked more detailed mech-building experience. Another vengeance story. Mostly unplayable single-player due to horrific squad AI exacerbated by procedural missions spawning endless enemies (at higher difficulties, certain mission types GUARANTEE you will lose pilots/mechs). If I wanted to micro-manage my lance to make sure my dumb AI teammates didn't get wrecked on attempt after attempt of campaign/career missions, I would have played Battletech/Mechcommander. Many people say the mods make this game a good one. I disagree. Needing player-created mods to make a game PLAYABLE, as opposed to IMPROVING a good experience, means the game was made half-heartedly. Most of the cons can be avoided by playing with friends, but I still feel scammed despite buying this "only co-op viable" game with a hefty discount.
