If you enjoyed Vengeance, then chances are that you'll enjoy this.
User Rating: 9.1 | MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries PC
I am a huge mechwarrior fanatic, so i love anything mechwarrior i can get my hands on (kenex, models, etc.). I am writing this column as a person who has maybe played a bit of mechwarrior, but not a huge fan. If i were writing this from my perspective, it would get a 10. But of course, that wouldn't be fair, because not everybody likes this kind of game. Mercenaries is just like Vengeance except that you get much more freedom in the way of getting mechs, weapons, choosing missions, etc. GAMEPLAY: 10 A great interface, one of the best interfaces of any game i've played. Great controls, feel... everything. GRAPHICS: 7 Good and nothing more. No showing internal parts, if you're damaged, it shows up as a black scorch mark on the mech with some sparks. OK nondestructible environments. Good enough to get by. SOUND: 7 Average, with great mech sounds and gunshots and laser. No really good background music, however. Would be great with a heavy rock soundtrack. VALUE: 9 Campaign will make you go back time and time again to find every mission, mech, etc. Multiplayer is also available, but not many people. TILT: 10 In my opinion, being a giant mech and shooting everything that moves is very fun and entertaining. A must buy if you enjoy mechwarrior, and recommended even if you don't.
