[h1]BATTLETCH: A Beautiful Disaster That'll Steal Your Soul[/h1] The Verdict Up Front: This isn't a good game. It's ugly, boring, and feels like work. So why have I sunk 130+ hours into this digital hellscape? That's the real mystery here. [h2]What Actually Works[/h2] Let's give credit where it's due—BATTLETCH nails the franchise atmosphere for fans (I'm not one, but I have always been appreciative of it). The game runs without major bugs, controls reasonably well, and holy hell is it addictive. Just not for any reasons! The story missions shine like diamonds against the rough. They're genuinely interesting, well-designed, and offer a welcome break from the monotonous grind that makes up 90% of your playtime. [h2]The Skirmish Slog[/h2] Here's where things fall apart spectacularly. Those skirmish missions that'll eat most of your life? They're mind-numbingly repetitive. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. boils down to "wipe out everything!" (because SALVAGE) The mission variety is about as deep a...
BATTLETECH
- Release Date:
- Apr 24, 2018
- Metacritic:
- 78
- Developer:
- Harebrained Schemes
- Publisher:
- Paradox Interactive
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
From original BATTLETECH/MechWarrior creator Jordan Weisman and the developers of the award-winning Shadowrun Returns series comes the next-generation of turn-based tactical 'Mech combat.
The year is 3025 and the galaxy is trapped in a cycle of perpetual war, fought by noble houses with enormous, mechanized combat vehicles called BattleMechs. Take 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. Upgrade your starfaring base of operations, negotiate mercenary contracts with feudal lords, repair and maintain your stable of aging BattleMechs, and execute devastating combat tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield.
COMMAND A SQUAD OF 'MECHS IN TURN-BASED COMBAT
Deploy over 30 BattleMechs in a wide variety of combinations. Use terrain, positioning, weapon selection and special abilities to outmaneuver and outplay your opponents.MANAGE YOUR MERCENARY COMPANY
Recruit, customize, and develop unique MechWarriors. Improve and customize your dropship. As a Mercenary, travel a wide stretch of space, taking missions and managing your reputation with a variety of noble houses and local factions.TAKE PART IN A DESPERATE CIVIL WAR
Immerse yourself in the story of a violently deposed ruler, waging a brutal war to take back her throne with the support of your ragtag mercenary company.CUSTOMIZE YOUR 'MECHS
Use your MechLab to maintain and upgrade your units, replacing damaged weapon systems with battlefield salvage taken from fallen foes.PVP MULTIPLAYER & SKIRMISH MODE
Customize a Lance of 'Mechs and MechWarriors to go head-to-head with your friends, compete against opponents online, or jump into single-player skirmish mode to test your strategies against the AI.Screenshots
User Reviews
The base game is good, but the mods especially Roguetech and Advanced make the game amazing. It might be old, but there is a great deal of depth here to enjoy.
Not quite true to the original tabletop game but close enough if you played with Ral Partha miniatures on paper maps in the 80s and 90s, you are going to love it.
Cons: The base game is not great. Excruciatingly long load times due to engine limitations. Pros: However, there are some mod options that make this an incredible game (albeit with even longer load times). The Battletech Extended (BEX:BT) mod is excellent for Succession Wars era play. Roguetech is absolutely phenomenal for Civil War era play. Company size deployments, vehicles, and even battle armor. Bottom Line: if you are tolerant of long lead times and are a Battletech fan, this game is amazing with either mod.
i like the story mode and your wifes panties
It lets you play 3 battles in 6 hours, amazing!
Big robots go brrrrrrrr
Get the BTA 3062 mod, and thank me later.
After 1389 hours of play time I will recommend this game. It is fantastic!
To start, I thought this was a good game for what it does. But the constant grind, getting nowhere fast and repetitive nature of the game can be taxing. As a long time fan of BattleTech, both on and off the PC, this game could have been so much more. It could have been the new MechCommander, but sadly, it falls very far short of that potential. Maybe next time.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2105 or AMD® Phenom™ II X3 720
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
- Additional Notes: Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 285 (2 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
- Additional Notes: Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions.
FAQ
How much does BATTLETECH cost?
BATTLETECH costs $39.99.
What are the system requirements for BATTLETECH?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2105 or AMD® Phenom™ II X3 720 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 35 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device Additional Notes: Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 285 (2 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 35 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device Additional Notes: Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions.
What platforms is BATTLETECH available on?
BATTLETECH is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is BATTLETECH worth buying?
BATTLETECH has 90% positive reviews from 87 players. Metacritic score: 78/100.
When was BATTLETECH released?
BATTLETECH was released on Apr 24, 2018.
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