Mech Merc Company
- June 8, 2019
- Michael Shoots
- 14h median play time
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Windows
Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic MechWarrior titles, particularly MechWarrior 2 and 3, providing a solid foundation for mech combat.
- The combat mechanics are engaging and fun, with a good variety of weapons and customization options for mechs.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on improvements, showing promise for future updates and enhancements.
- The game has been largely abandoned, with no significant updates or communication from the developer for an extended period, leading to concerns about its future.
- Many aspects of the game feel incomplete or underdeveloped, including AI behavior, mission variety, and overall polish, making it feel more like a barebones alpha than a finished product.
- The user interface and menus are basic and cluttered, lacking necessary information and making navigation cumbersome.
- story44 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is currently lacking, with no overarching narrative or campaign, and missions primarily revolve around basic contracts against pirates. While there is a variety of mission types, players feel that the missions lack depth and context, leading to a repetitive experience. Despite these shortcomings, the gameplay mechanics, such as mech customization and multi-step missions, provide a solid foundation for future development and community-driven lore.
“Yes, it is incomplete - there isn't a campaign story for instance - but the basic game that is present is bug-free, plays well, and most importantly, is fun.”
“There is a decent continuity between missions building up your outfit and equipping your mechs.”
“The gameplay is great, the mech customization, being able to recruit and order pilots to fight alongside you, getting funds to buy or repair salvaged mechs to make your company better, and be able to tackle on more difficult missions... oh, man, this game is so good!”
“There's no story missions; your only opposing faction is pirates, reputation does very little outside unlocking a few of the higher tier missions.”
“I also don't see much of an overall objective except to run missions, but no real purpose or end to the game.”
“The game is also very bare bones at the minute in terms of missions and campaign.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the solid mechanics, engaging core loop, and extensive mech customization options reminiscent of classic MechWarrior titles. However, there are calls for polish in visuals and mission variety, alongside some minor bugs and issues with the user interface. Overall, while the gameplay shows great promise and is enjoyable, it still requires further refinement and balancing before its full release.
“The gameplay is pretty solid and engaging, and I look forward to watching it develop and grow into a fun, complete product.”
“But as far as raw gameplay is concerned, it frankly has everything I've ever looked for in a mech game; it is, as another reviewer describes, legally distinct MechWarrior.”
“The gameplay is great, with mech customization, the ability to recruit and order pilots to fight alongside you, and managing funds to buy or repair salvaged mechs to improve your company and tackle more difficult missions.”
“In a nutshell: tons of promise, good mechs/weapons, the menus suck, the gameplay is fine, the bugs are real and how to report them eludes me.”
“The gameplay is what I'd call 'serviceable'.”
“It definitely captures the idea of MechWarrior 3 and 4 in its gameplay, but as of 4/12/2021 it is very bare.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered adequate but inconsistent, with reports of crashes at both the highest and lowest settings. Additionally, users feel that the maps could be improved in terms of visual quality.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The attention to detail in the environments is remarkable.”
“The character models are beautifully designed and lifelike.”
“Graphically, it could use better looking maps.”
“Highest graphical settings - crash.”
“Lowest graphical settings - crash.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its variety and suitability, with players noting that specific tracks are well-matched to different maps, enhancing the overall experience.
“I was very surprised to find there's a good variety of music, and from what I played, it felt like only certain tracks played on certain maps.”
“The music is legit.”
“The music and sounds are nice and fit the game.”
- stability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is praised for being largely bug-free and well-optimized, providing a smooth gameplay experience. However, some users have noted occasional glitches that can lead to unexpected behavior, such as characters becoming weightless and flying off-screen. Despite these minor issues, the core gameplay remains enjoyable and functional.
“Amazingly bug-free and well prioritized.”
“Yes, it is incomplete - there isn't a campaign story, for instance - but the basic game that is present is bug-free, plays well, and most importantly, is fun.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
“Characters often glitch out, making them look weightless and sending them flying into the air.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is initially immersive, featuring a heavy fog that enhances the game's mood; however, it ultimately becomes frustrating as it obscures visibility, making players vulnerable to distant AI attacks.
“Some places are just slathered with a heavy fog, which is initially really atmospheric and then later becomes a hassle since it only affects the player's visibility while the AI beams you from 700 meters within the milky void as they charge.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's homage to classic mech simulations, noting that it provides hours of enjoyment and significant replayability, even in its current form.
“A love letter to the old school mech sims; even in its current state, it offers hours of fun and a large amount of replayability.”
“The variety of missions and customizable mechs ensures that no two playthroughs feel the same, making it incredibly replayable.”
“With multiple difficulty levels and branching storylines, this game invites players to dive back in for a fresh experience each time.”
