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BattleTech
Released On: Apr 24, 2018
78
7.0
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 62 Critic Reviews
78
82% Positive
51 Reviews
51 Reviews
18% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 62 Critic Reviews
78
82% Positive
51 Reviews
51 Reviews
18% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Apr 24, 2018
An unmissable strategy gem that will unquestionably keep you playing one more contract. If you like mechs or tactical strategy games you’ll have a great time here whether you are a newcomer to the universe or not. BattleTech gets my full recommendation.
May 14, 2018
I don’t think anyone is going to call BattleTech a perfect game, but it is a fun one that brings the IP back into the spotlight with a game that does justice to the lore, atmosphere, and tactical depth that the tabletop and video games were build on. Though its pace might be a bit slow for some, and the RNG can be frustrating in the worst ways, the game has too much going right for it to let those issues hold it back.
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 414 User Ratings
7.0
60% Positive
249 Ratings
249 Ratings
15% Mixed
63 Ratings
63 Ratings
25% Negative
102 Ratings
102 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 414 User Ratings
7.0
60% Positive
249 Ratings
249 Ratings
15% Mixed
63 Ratings
63 Ratings
25% Negative
102 Ratings
102 Ratings
Oct 17, 2023
I put 500+ hours into this game without touching a mod. Its something special.
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PC Jun 5, 2022
I have played over 2000 hours of this game -- modded and unmodded. I just cannot get enough, and it never grows stale. That said, the AI is a bit weak, and head shots occur far too often. The AI issue is "balanced" by the game throwing tons of mechs at you. To counter head shots, get Cockpit Mods as soon as you can. I come to this from the original table top. So I like that it pays homage to that, while still keeping the game-play fresh. I tend to play the game 100% vanilla and un-modded. I find it more challenging that way. There is a very active mod community. So if the game isn't to your tastes as is, you an tweak it until it is.
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PC Jul 13, 2018
Return to the future to tin monster wars has its flaws, but even so Battletech grabs your attention and does not let go. Lovers of robotic battles will be definitely intrigued. [Issue#286]
Apr 30, 2018
Battletech's intricate components ultimately foster a fascinating wealth of nuanced systems that build a uniquely strenuous, detailed, and thoroughly rewarding tactical strategy game.
May 3, 2018
A good, suprisingly epic conversion of the tabletop. Presentation is a little lackluster, though. And it could have used some more polishing. But fun nonetheless.
Apr 25, 2018
While the story in BattleTech takes some interesting turns, and the combat is slow if serviceable, the game chugs along as playable with occasional moments of greatness. The major issues come from how combat is both too slow at times and too random, plus there are too many numbers to sort through for anyone short of the very dedicated. The structural problems are too ingrained in the game to easily fix, which is unfortunate as there is actually a solid package underneath the problems.
Jul 14, 2023
There's a lot to like in HBS's Mecha manager, but the uneven presentation, poor explanation, heavy use of RNG in combat, and underwhelming basic structure shove Battletech a bit too far into "hardcore franchise/genre fans only" territory.
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PC Aug 26, 2025
Pretty slow and boring to play imo. The story was kind of interesting though with the animations, however, there is also a lot of word dumping, and all the story aspects slow down gameplay moments where you actually get to play the game, as most of it so far is watching/reading. The graphics are also kind of bad and has poor optimization. It was fine for me as I have 9950x3d 5070ti but it could be struggling on older hardware when it shouldnt be with the simple **** me there is just so much other games of this genre type to try that are prob better. The fighting aspects were pretty slow too as all the animations cutscenes bog down the gameplay, maybe theres an option to skip? But I didnt look for it.
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PC Jul 26, 2021
I was disappointed with the game. Slow and rather boring. I know plenty of better tactics games.
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PC Summary Assume command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Apr 24, 2018
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Publisher: Harebrained Schemes LLC
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