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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great game but incomplete, November 22, 2005
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
The MechWarrior 4 series of games has been around a very long time and has a very active online support community. League play still goes on. In fact, I am a member of one online team (Lords of Destiny) and was a member of a team playing the old NetMech version of MW2, the Northwind Highlanders). However, be warned: Microsoft does not support this franchise, having put all of its MechWarrior work into the Xbox and abandoned the PC years ago. The two latest Mech games are Xbox only. This is not that bad since they are not as good as the older PC games in graphics, game play, or customization of mechs. Also be warned - the two additional Mech Packs of Inner Sphere and Clan Mechs are NOT included in this package and still must be purchased separately - M$ is squeezing every dime out of the franchise that it can. On the other hand, the MekTek community has supplied dozens of additional Mechs, weapons, and maps, so you can get a lot more for free (contributions cheerfully accepted, of course!). Still, if you like SF games, and especially if you like the giant mech concept, this package will give you the "pick of the litter." Grab it while you can as undoubtedly people will continue to play this game for years to come.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brawn, Brains, and Skill, February 2, 2006
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
The best game ever (I am 56 yrs old). NOT an arcade style game. It's been around as a board and computer game a LONG time. I have been playing offline and online for years.
Online is a pure team effort. You are usually on voice coms (there are many programs) which make it a great social and team game. Online, my team plays 8v8 at a time. We have players of all ages and walks of life. From students to airline pilots.
You need brawn (the game provides that), brains, skill, and teamwork. To win, you have to be really savvy.
You can play offline by yourself in an arena or map, or missions.
There are many maps (fantastic graphics) to make things interesting. There are a few online leagues for team play.
You basically drive a walking "tank". Various sizes. Many weapons of many types. In team play, strategy is paramount. You can't just join and run. Adults will love this game.
Mechwarrior 4 Mercenaries is the latest of the games, with a few upgrades by Mektek. One online league is forming that uses the original MW4 Vengance.
Highly recommended.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!, March 19, 2005
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent! I was thrilled when the original MW:4 Vengence was released, but it needed some fine tuning. Vengence has a very good plot, but a little laking in the variety of the missions.
Black Knight and Mercenaries compliment Vengence very well. The new mechs are awsome, and the missions even better. The variety of missions in Black Knight, for instance, really increases the replay value, along with the fun.
Mechwarrior has always been a favorite, but the packs incuded in this package are by far the best installment so far.
The best part of all: Mechwarrior 4: Compilation includes both. Incredible deal. If you were to buy Vengence, Black Knight, and Mercenaries separately your looking at over $40.
Dont be fooled by the low price, it is still of very high value.
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