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Mechwarrior 5 Mercenaries Review 2021 | An Underrated Gem

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  • Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
  • My Review of Mechwarrior 5 Mercenaries for 2021 with the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC.
    Mechwarrior 5 Mercenaries is about giant robots and I feel it's been forgotten too quickly. There are really not any other games like this out right now.
    Please Like and subscribe and let me know what you would like to see next!
    00:00 Opening montage
    00:38 Intro
    01:04 Synopsis
    02:46 Business Management
    04:30 Combat and Missions
    06:37 Sound Design
    07:46 Mission Design
    09:42 Progression
    10:37 DLC and Reception
    12:18 Recommendation
    12:55 Outro
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    #mechwarrior5 #battletech #playstation #gaming #discoverunder5k #579

Комментарии • 405

  • @Psykadea
    @Psykadea  2 года назад +12

    So since you guys seem to like this video you should follow me on Twitter, I do jokes and stuff.
    twitter.com/psykadea?t=oCTO4-yQgyYQwEbSrsOydQ&s=09

    • @mikejonesnoreally
      @mikejonesnoreally 2 года назад +2

      A good review, my thanks! I'll be buying it along with the DLC as you suggested. (Which by the by, cost about as much as a full priced game and i'm fine with that.)

  • @pswmetalmonkey
    @pswmetalmonkey 2 года назад +226

    This game is constantly getting better especially with MODs

    • @Setnja92
      @Setnja92 2 года назад +15

      Well, that's not so hard if you remember in what state it was released on Epic. There was *a lot* of space to go up.

    • @seanwarren9357
      @seanwarren9357 2 года назад +4

      I can't play without Merctech. If only I could run VRWarrior well enough to enjoy it. This game is pure addiction.

    • @seanwarren9357
      @seanwarren9357 2 года назад

      @@KAEFARIK Ha, friends? Good one. Get a job, pal. :P

    • @SpriGgEx
      @SpriGgEx 2 года назад

      thats right. I wouldnt call it underrated. Its still in development you could say and is evolving soo much. The first release Version had soo many shortcomings and problems in comparison almost feld like an Beta or almost Alpha Build.

    • @michellemorrison5841
      @michellemorrison5841 2 года назад +7

      Unless your a jackass console player like me, and don't have enough money to spare for a ridiculously overpriced computer just to play this game the way it was always meant to be, thanks bidenflation, if they implemented community mods into MW5 mercs hot fixes and updates much like ark survival evolved did, then console players could enjoy this game to its fullest and have all the freedom of customization games like this basically require nowadays to even be considered a market shelf stable game, devs really dropped the ball on this pretty awesome game, and the mod community for PC only has had to pick up the slack without so much as a thank you or a severance for doing so, really upsetting because this game could easily pull millions of other gamers to it if they did it better to begin with...

  • @Grimripper89
    @Grimripper89 3 года назад +179

    Finally, a review that told me exactly what I wanted to know! I could not find a review from this year that had included the DLC and how necessary it was. My thanks sir, you've got a new subscriber!

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  3 года назад +13

      Thank you so much! I noticed not a lot of people had taken another look at this since the DLC came out and I really thought it deserved another chance.

    • @anthonyspecf
      @anthonyspecf 2 года назад +8

      Also, The Legend of the Kestrel Lancers just dropped. I really like the 4th Succession War campaign in that DLC. It's good.

    • @xengk
      @xengk 2 года назад +6

      @@anthonyspecf and the ability to punch another mechs in the face with your mech fist.

    • @ziggerknot88
      @ziggerknot88 2 года назад +5

      Also mods, if your familiar with previous installments of the game or even the hbs battletech, this game has a severely stripped mechlab which puts a damper on the game. However the modding community is fanfuckingtastic and the game is incredibly easy to mod. However if you're not familiar with the Tru modularity of the mechs the standard mechlab will suffice just fine

    • @Nyuuguy
      @Nyuuguy 2 года назад +5

      DLC adds punching too! Makes it easier to knock out some of those pesky light mech that runs right up to you!

  • @cliffcampbell8827
    @cliffcampbell8827 2 года назад +123

    "...then dies." Yep, that sounds a lot like the start of a Mechwarrior game to me.

    • @drugon
      @drugon 2 года назад +9

      I'd say any mercenary story in BT. Game or book.

    • @LegendStormcrow
      @LegendStormcrow 2 года назад +6

      Eh, sometimes they survive, and then die when you find out they had survived.

    • @johnlee7164
      @johnlee7164 2 года назад +4

      If your mentor doesn't die at the start, is it really a BattleTech story?

    • @mikejonesnoreally
      @mikejonesnoreally 2 года назад +2

      @@drugon *Rhonda Snord has entered the chat* >.

  • @ghostcat5303
    @ghostcat5303 2 года назад +45

    I just picked this up on PS5. I bought it as I used to play MW2 & Mechcommander and it's been a real unexpected treat. Good price too. Would agree that the dlc should have been included, at least as a 'complete edition' or some ish, but money grabbing corporations gonna money grabbing corporations.
    Also the quality of this review as a video is great, you deserve to pick up some more subs!

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад +5

      Well I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

  • @attenurmi936
    @attenurmi936 2 года назад +18

    You missed a crucial factor of this game: coop. Makes it way more worth it. So much fun.
    Also this game has a great aim assist option. Makes it very accessible for my old father that doesn't have the best aim with a joystick. He can still land a lot of hits with the assist on so it helps him enjoy the game more.

  • @SirMrEsquire
    @SirMrEsquire 2 года назад +8

    Yeah, mechwarrior 4 was my fav game as a kid, but I was literally 10 when I played it for the first time. Sadly, this game already feels like it's doomed to be forgotten despite everything that is good about it. Thanks for the video and I'm glad I found it!

  • @GeoRyukaiser
    @GeoRyukaiser 2 года назад +8

    "Fond memories from XBox"
    Boy, I remember Mechwarrior 2 from back before I hit puberty. Back when PC games where still being made for DOS.

    • @gejamugamlatsoomanam7716
      @gejamugamlatsoomanam7716 2 года назад

      Sorry to disappoint you, mechwarrior 5 is now on ps4 and ps5 as well, xbox lost another console exclusive

    • @GeoRyukaiser
      @GeoRyukaiser 2 года назад +1

      @@gejamugamlatsoomanam7716 Why would I be disappointed? I'm a PC and Nintendo gamer. Games are either one those platforms or I've never been interested in them in the first place.

    • @gejamugamlatsoomanam7716
      @gejamugamlatsoomanam7716 2 года назад

      @@GeoRyukaiser you would be disappointed cos playstation owners can also play this now,

    • @GeoRyukaiser
      @GeoRyukaiser 2 года назад +1

      @@gejamugamlatsoomanam7716 Why would I be disappointed about more people getting to enjoy a franchise I enjoy?

    • @KaiHarper89
      @KaiHarper89 2 года назад +1

      @@gejamugamlatsoomanam7716 It's...disappointing that more people can play it and get into the universe? That logic makes no sense to me. Console fandom is something that I grew out of before I left high school. o.O Once you realise 'team blue', or 'team green', or 'PC is the only way' only minimises the amount of people you can potentially enjoy a game with, it seems pretty pointless to clutch at exclusives.

  • @BaconHer0
    @BaconHer0 2 года назад +74

    The one thing that irks me in this game is that poor miners and poor farmers can send waves after waves of mechs and tanks at you, totalling tens of millions to hundreds of millions of c-bills for an impoverished plot of land
    And they don't do this once, they do this for every plot of impoverished land.
    Kinda breaks lore, economic sense and immersion for me

    • @ActionNerdGo
      @ActionNerdGo 2 года назад +26

      oh, don't ever try to apply economic sense to Battletech. None of it ever makes real economic sense.

    • @Irondrone4
      @Irondrone4 2 года назад +33

      What, you've never had to defend your family farm by rallying your neighbors into a mechanized regiment, before? I was driving an APC before I entered middle school, back during the Great Corn Wars of '99.

    • @Disastromatic
      @Disastromatic 2 года назад +11

      What would have been neat is if they had used some of the universe's "agro-mech" units to give the farmers an inferior but still effective defense. Think combine threshers, but with legs, and the thresher bit is on an arm, that is being swung at you.

    • @FullBitGamer
      @FullBitGamer 2 года назад +8

      To be fair coming at your Atlas with a beat up 1974 Ford truck and a shovel wouldn't be a real difficult or compelling mission.

    • @sirfartsalot1328
      @sirfartsalot1328 Год назад +1

      Hahaha so true! I really wish you were able to clear mechs before moving on, but they just keep on coming. Right out of the ether.

  • @Sagefire121
    @Sagefire121 2 года назад +3

    Playing co-op with friends is very fun. The reason is that you can coordinate how you fight together, and your friends can paint and customize their own mechs to their liking. You are also encouraged to buy or get mechs and weapons that your friends like. Really cool.

  • @Joshua-vv6ts
    @Joshua-vv6ts 2 года назад +8

    Ahh, the exclusive release thing makes sense now, I was also wondering why I hadn't heard of this game at all before

  • @VonSutho
    @VonSutho 2 года назад +3

    Nice one, I have played all the old 90's Mechwarrior games and the current Battletech game and loved them. I only found out about this game via a random RUclips video and am waiting for the Steam Xmas sale. Thanks :)

  • @gonorsilvet2581
    @gonorsilvet2581 2 года назад +1

    I like how you scripted this like a proper research paper. Appreciate the attention to detail and wry humor

    • @johnlee7164
      @johnlee7164 2 года назад

      Especially the part where he forgot a whole major aspect of the game, multiplayer, til the very end so he name drops it for the appearance of being thorough.

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      I may have glossed over the multiplayer feature, but lets be real, it's not a "major aspect of the game" there are no mechanics for multiplayer outside of the fact it exists.

  • @michaelw6277
    @michaelw6277 2 года назад +11

    As a Battletech enthusiast I was *hyped* for this game. Then they announced it would be an Epic store exclusive and I decided to completely forget about it. I’ve been emjoyimg the turn based tactical Battletech game so much lately I don’t even care that Mechwarrior is available elsewhere now, maybe I’ll pick it up on a Steam sale or something. Sad because I was actually willing to pay full price at launch.

    • @kronieno.2757
      @kronieno.2757 2 года назад +3

      Same here, I have play Mechwarrior2, 3 and 4, it really broke my heart when I find out it is Epic store exclusive.

    • @grahaldmills5930
      @grahaldmills5930 2 года назад +2

      God damn i'm glad for the ps release, really dont want Epic

    • @seiyachan
      @seiyachan 2 года назад

      I pre-ordered at steam and paid full price, and then they switched to epicstore at discounted price prelaunch and offered to refund.. I didn't.

  • @GrimGalore
    @GrimGalore 2 года назад +9

    I played the original Mechwarrior on my Tandy 1000 PC and loved it! I'm thinking about getting this one.

    • @armsracer8273
      @armsracer8273 2 года назад

      Try Mech Warrior Online if you like PVP. there's allot more things to play with there. Merc is an easier experience; pve content; that you can play with friends; mod the game however you want.

  • @strangewolf1261
    @strangewolf1261 2 года назад +5

    The Coyotes Mission pack mod is a very good MUST have for this. Alleviates the lack of more mission types by a lot!

  • @i_nvade8098
    @i_nvade8098 2 года назад +3

    Brings back memories of Mechwarrior 2.

  • @catmanlegions
    @catmanlegions 2 года назад +39

    This does sound like an interesting game, I'll make sure to *buy the DLC* for a full experience. Only because it's my first time playing this series.

    • @SushiArmageddon
      @SushiArmageddon 2 года назад +1

      Half of the reason I love this game is for nostalgia over my childhood.

    • @texteel
      @texteel 2 года назад +7

      pirate it first, then pirate DLC, then decide if you want to support the devs by buying it

    • @dstns
      @dstns 2 года назад +3

      If you're interested in XCOM-style turn-based stuff, BattleTech is pretty good. It does the company management side of the gameplay better than MW5 as well.

    • @catmanlegions
      @catmanlegions 2 года назад +1

      @@KAEFARIK lmao. I did. It was fun to play but I haven't felt like playing it. Its one of those games that you have to feel like playing that type of game in order to enjoy your time on it. For me at least

    • @CyclonerM
      @CyclonerM 2 года назад

      Even if you don't enjoy as much the latest videogames, the universe really deserves a chance. You can read hundreds of novels, play the pen and paper game or its virtual incarnations, even watch the fan-remastered cartoon series they made many years ago called "Battletech" which was canonized as a "propaganda holovid"... I'm familiar with the games since i was 5 but they are only part of what i like about BT and mechwarrior

  • @josephclayton1170
    @josephclayton1170 2 года назад +6

    The DLC really was a blast compared to vanilla MW5, especially all the Hero mechs added at the end of the new questlines. It's a shame that the consoles don't support mods, they add a lot of depth to game after you've already finished the campaign and DLC questlines. Good review dude!

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      You know I hadn't played with many mods for the review but some of them look really fun, any recommendations?

    • @josephclayton1170
      @josephclayton1170 2 года назад +2

      @@Psykadea There are a few mods that I suggest:
      TRulez AI Mod improves pilot AI and allows you to pick certain roles for mechs.
      Coyotes Mission Pack adds a few new mission types like Recon and Attack & Defend (combination Demolition & Defense mission).
      Von Biomes adds a variety of new environments and biomes for mission to take place in including jungles, mountains, and crystal valleys.
      Then there are the two big overhaul mods, Yet Another Mechlab (YAML) and MercTech. They each have their own quirks, but they allow much greater customization such as adding a larger or smaller engine for more speed or equipment tonnage and different ammo types such as inferno missiles for overheating mechs and flak rounds for taking out those pesky VTOLS.
      I don't know if they have all been updated for the new DLC yet, but those are the big mods I suggest you check out.

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад +1

      @@josephclayton1170 Right on, I'll be checking these out soon. Thank you.

  • @RenzorTheRed
    @RenzorTheRed 6 месяцев назад

    I was in the initial preorder and enjoyed it for a while.
    Years later, I just went back to it with heavily discounted dlc's and lots of great mods and it's freaking fantastic. My favorite game right now.

  • @austinkerr6197
    @austinkerr6197 2 года назад +3

    I liked your honest review on this game in its entirety, and the comedy in between was a nice touch

  • @abyssbun444
    @abyssbun444 2 года назад +36

    I hope we get a clan invasion expansion dlc, clan mechs are my favorite!
    I’ve been having a blast playing this game on the ps5

    • @VolondM
      @VolondM 2 года назад +4

      Same, about the clans =)

    • @brad506th
      @brad506th 2 года назад +5

      @@VolondM Probably come out as a stand alone title. Alot of content to cover. I just hope they'd fix some things.
      AI needs...work. Lets just leave it at that.
      Like to see a more engaging campaign story that is player driven. (Decisions have consequences.)
      Mission preview overlay. (You know like an intel brief. Work out your approach to the objective, before drop. See what the terrain looks like. Etc. Map out bonus objectives like those treasure caches. (Although Clans wouldnt really need anything from the IS.)
      Option to play as IS or Clan (but continuing as Mason or progeny of might work too.) So tons of potential if done right.

    • @bloodgoat
      @bloodgoat 2 года назад

      Sorry homie. PGI is gunna let you down. There’s no plans to do anything beyond what they’ve already done

    • @abyssbun444
      @abyssbun444 2 года назад

      @@bloodgoat has the contract expired or something?

    • @bloodgoat
      @bloodgoat 2 года назад

      @@abyssbun444 it will in a few years and PGI is willing to let it sit and rot. They are letting MWO starve off, no plans for further MW5 content, and def no MW6 from them. They’ve moved most of their devs to other “key projects” like Lord of the Rings Online etc

  • @slayerd357
    @slayerd357 Год назад

    I am SUPER glad I stumbled on this game! I got it for an ABSOLUTE steal, and I can see sinking hundreds of hours into this.

  • @Taliyon
    @Taliyon 2 года назад +1

    As someone who bought this game yesterday, you hit the nail on the head. No more, no less... This is a quality video.

  • @ivorymantis1026
    @ivorymantis1026 2 года назад +1

    It would have been sooo much better if the radio chatter for the campaign start was "DAD, EJECT!" "I can't! The ejection system's been damaged!" "We're coming back to get you!" "NO!"

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      Him sacrificing himself kind of makes sense in the grand scheme of the story, but the way it's presented up front just comes off as really silly.

  • @ItsMrAssholeToYou
    @ItsMrAssholeToYou 2 года назад +7

    Nice job, my man. Comprehensive, well-considered and accessible. Once you shake-off the bit of stiffness that comes with being relatively new on the scene, you should do quite well.

  • @SonySteals
    @SonySteals Год назад +1

    Also - I clicked the video because I thought the Crab on the cover was the underrated gem from the title xDDDDD To everyone interested in MW5 - Buy DLCs and download 20+ mods before you play. The basic game is sht but it DOES deliver tons of fun if moded properly. Just type in smth like “must have mods”. Everyone uses roughly the same package.

  • @wnxdafriz
    @wnxdafriz 2 года назад +1

    for anyone not in the know... if you are playing with friends / the one hosting the game is the only person that needs the dlc --- all friends can play all the missions as you are playing in that persons game
    i got the game thru gamepass -- 2 friends bought it outside of it, since i was just using my gamepass copy i just paid for the dlc as we were having lots of fun without it and it looked like a good investment
    also, they have some other version of the game now that drops the price a bit by having both dlcs and the base game included

  • @theechothief5594
    @theechothief5594 2 года назад +1

    good video man. Subbed. Keep doing it!

  • @Kunbeeb
    @Kunbeeb 2 года назад +4

    good review! Clarified a lot of things, might buy this and DLC on sale

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      Thank you! New DLC just dropped for it also, haven't had the chance to play that yet but it looks pretty good too. Hope you enjoy it

  • @kaz_i_can-9746
    @kaz_i_can-9746 Год назад

    Top notch review. The explanation on the dlc honestly sold it for me, I will be picking that up to add to the game. I’ve always enjoyed battle tech 5 mercenaries, but you are totally right when you say it was missing something. Knowing now how much gets added kind of makes me feel silly for not bothering to look at the available DLCs

  • @BLACKFLAME4941
    @BLACKFLAME4941 2 года назад +1

    gonna buy the dlc for me and my bro now. you have convinced me^^

  • @Fr0xii
    @Fr0xii Год назад

    I watched through the video to scroll down and see that you have UNDER 1K?!?! This is the same level as other popular reviewers! If you don't gain more traction, I've lost hope in the algorithm

  • @LikeMeGum
    @LikeMeGum 2 года назад +4

    Really nice review of a fantastic game. Although it is even better on PC with mods to make it feel more and sound more BADASS!

    • @user-vz7bj3mk6z
      @user-vz7bj3mk6z 2 года назад

      Agree, the modding community is awesome ! (No I'm not gonna do that joke)

  • @AnthonyGiannette
    @AnthonyGiannette Месяц назад

    Excellent review! Must view for new players.

  • @relishcakes4525
    @relishcakes4525 2 года назад +3

    Playing co-op actually makes the upside down tank problem worse. Something to do with latency causes weird behavior. Sometimes you’ll see tanks become bay blades and then decide their people need them as they lift into the air only to hit a helicopter on their way to the skybox.

    • @hiendkle
      @hiendkle Год назад

      What a well crafted comment

  • @tnh723
    @tnh723 2 года назад +1

    solid solid solid review. way better than those mainstream shills. subbed mate
    getting all the DLCs will give you full experience. when we got it when it was new on epic it was pretty bland. I'm replaying it nonstop since the Legends DLC and its now tremendously better. I've been waiting decades for a real Battletech sim experience and this is it. oh by the way, I still hate the campaign story. just go straight to career mode. and OH YEAH, being able to switch from one lancemate to another at any time makes the game waaaay more enjoyable. it now makes sense to have a lighter mech on your team instead of the super boring all assault lance. recon now makes sense! and melee attacks! wohoooo!

  • @DMJ13
    @DMJ13 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video!

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @abzalamangos2049
    @abzalamangos2049 2 года назад +1

    This channel is so underrated

  • @leonasmith6180
    @leonasmith6180 Год назад

    Thanks leona, played mech 2 to 4 on the PC, have a nice day.

  • @AngryCalvin
    @AngryCalvin Год назад

    Mechwarrior games were what I loved most in the 90’s golden era of PC gaming. I finally got a gaming rig so I can play this. Maybe the wait was a good thing since the DLC packs and ray tracing effects are out there now. I waited way too long for a Mechwarrior game.

  • @sappygoober
    @sappygoober Год назад

    I really liked you're video, mechassault 1 & 2 were my introduction it battletech then MWO then i discovered MW5M on gamepass. Got real reparative real fast but with mods and the dlc its everything i dreamed of as a kid .

  • @daltonburroughs3811
    @daltonburroughs3811 2 года назад +2

    Great video, You should do another review since this game just got a new DLC. Also a lot of those DLC upgrades are free so even if you don't buy it they did improve the game.

  • @dion3727
    @dion3727 2 года назад +1

    I’m so glad I bought this game the other week I really enjoy it

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @theanomaly4444
    @theanomaly4444 2 года назад +1

    Awesome Video!

  • @BadgerBlue
    @BadgerBlue 2 года назад +2

    I just picked up the jumpship edition on ps4, nostalgia got it's claws in deep

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад +1

      that battletech nostalgia just hits different

  • @jimbryant2157
    @jimbryant2157 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the thorough and honest review. Now to wait for Steam sale (12/22/2021) and see if it comes down a bit.

  • @Reirainsong
    @Reirainsong 2 года назад +1

    4:36 is literally MechWarrior 2 intro cinematic.

  • @remyguzman58
    @remyguzman58 2 года назад +1

    I was able to enjoy it on Xbox game pass. I'm considering getting the DLCs. This video did a good job convincing me to get it.

  • @baazwildcat7878
    @baazwildcat7878 2 года назад +1

    This review is the underated gem here! Thanks and Good Job! ^^

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      Glad you liked it! Thank you.

  • @marcogranados541
    @marcogranados541 2 года назад +2

    Gonna subscribe, but I'd wholeheartedly recommend the legend of the kestrel lancers DLC, Everything feels pretty new and the story is pretty good!

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      plus you can now slap around other mechs, what's not to love?

  • @TheRudeNoise
    @TheRudeNoise 2 года назад +1

    good review dude

  • @grahaldmills5930
    @grahaldmills5930 2 года назад

    Picked up for nostalgia, now i'm staying because it's so fucking satisfying

  • @NightKolm
    @NightKolm 2 года назад +1

    You're editing is actually pretty damn bang. im surprised you have little subs man

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      I really appreciate it, we'll get there eventually I hope

  • @SirMorNo
    @SirMorNo 2 года назад +1

    Game is on sale till Jan 5th, happy new year!

  • @IriaChannel
    @IriaChannel 2 года назад +1

    lmao big pun twinz playing in the cockpit is a must

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      The best mechwarrior soundtrack

  • @anthonyspecf
    @anthonyspecf 2 года назад +2

    Very good review and pretty spot on with my opinion as well. I do like the music though. Not as much as say MechWarrior 2 or HBS Battletech, but I do like it.
    I will say this though. Just purchased the Legend of the Kestrel Lancers and that DLC campaign is Excellent! I highly recommend it.
    Also the new edition of Melee is pretty cool as well.

    • @user-vz7bj3mk6z
      @user-vz7bj3mk6z 2 года назад

      Okay, it's the second time someone says that melee has been added, is it in the DLC ?

    • @anthonyspecf
      @anthonyspecf 2 года назад

      @@user-vz7bj3mk6z Melee is part of the free update that launched along side the Kestrel Lancers DLC. Here is a teaser with the things added... ruclips.net/video/-o1bT-AUjh4/видео.html

    • @user-vz7bj3mk6z
      @user-vz7bj3mk6z 2 года назад +1

      I just checked, melee is a free update... OH GOD

  • @rpersen
    @rpersen 2 года назад

    Great video, subbed!

  • @tangomike3681
    @tangomike3681 2 года назад +1

    Stumbled on this video and out of curiosity wanted to see how many subs you had because halfway through and the video quality was great.
    Need to get you out there! You deserve so many more.
    Great video, subbed of course, keep it up brother.

  • @chriscangelosi9438
    @chriscangelosi9438 2 года назад +1

    Awsome video ((subscribed)) , I was also a old pc and then xbox mech warrior fan, and you just answered my biggest question, I was waiting for a sale and wondered if the DLC was worth it, it seems that they brought a lot more features into the DLC which nicer than just the usual cosmetic skins. Gonna pick up the dropship version with all the DLC for 44 bucks.

  • @peterbaugh51
    @peterbaugh51 2 года назад

    TV . Terminal Velocity. But it makes some sick going upside down into a tunnel... I get that.

  • @GeardoGaming
    @GeardoGaming 3 года назад +16

    There has never been a true RPG for the BattleTech series computer games.
    There were several previous MechWarrior titles for PC along with 2 MechCommander and 2 really old ones that were turn based from 1988 and 1990.
    This one is a mixed bag for several reasons.

    • @baneblackguard584
      @baneblackguard584 2 года назад +1

      Crescent Hawks Inception, Crescent Hawks Revenge.

  • @mancamiatipoola
    @mancamiatipoola 2 года назад +1

    Great review mate. Concise, straight to the point and good humor too. Now, the reason i don't like this game is the graphics. Im a BIG Battletech fan and played the heck out of it and i have to say, for a game 5 years older than MW5 it sure looks better. It's like the graphics of this game are stuck in the early 2010s. The terrain looks bland, the lighting is basic, no atmospheric effects, no weather, no bloom, no solar glow and the people look like they are straight from the PS3 era. Now sure, the gameplay looks great and you have some nice weapon effects, but the levels look so empty and lifeless and the cities, like you said, are very basic, don;t have logical infrastructure like roads, trains, random vehicles parked outside, something to make the cities look more lived in and not just some destructible cubic buildings...
    Sure, if you are a die hard MW fan, you will look past the gfx, but for me, i just like my games to look pretty and also have good gameplay. Anyway, i might give this a shot if i can get it with a hefty discount.
    GG!

  • @blackseed68
    @blackseed68 2 года назад +1

    Great review man. Like you I didn't kno this one existed. Atleast I know the dlc is worth it lol

  • @barniganmcpoyle3547
    @barniganmcpoyle3547 2 года назад +1

    The Merctech mod and pirate tech mods are wicked too

  • @mastergreenfox6004
    @mastergreenfox6004 2 года назад +1

    A somewhat useless note: In multiplayer co-op only the host needs the DLC for you all to be able to play it. Though this makes sense as the extra players just assume the roles of the pilots for hosts game. Though the extra players can be given permission to access the rest of the management mechanics like buying weapons and re-outfitting/painting mechs.

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      I actually played mechanic in my friend's game

  • @LavaDa1shi
    @LavaDa1shi 2 года назад +3

    For music I like to listen to while playing I listen to Timothy seals mechwarrior 2 cover the mechwarrior 2 sound track sounds amazing and Timothy seals somehow makes it better in my opinion of course

    • @Sgt_Glory
      @Sgt_Glory 2 года назад

      He did covers of a couple Mech 2 Mercs tracks as well like Freedom Fight, and Gotterdammerung

    • @LavaDa1shi
      @LavaDa1shi 2 года назад +1

      @@Sgt_Glory i know

  • @Matrix2Strata017
    @Matrix2Strata017 2 года назад +2

    The series itself has always been underrated and a real niche. People rather look for something quick and easy, and receiving instant gratification you can easily turn your brain off. There are quite a few things I'd say you missed, but I will note that saving the farmers is better. While you used jumpjets, you didn't mention it, and they are actually very useful and in some missions make the mission easier. Hero mechs have always been there, you don't need the DLC, but the DLC adds more heroes, variants, and mech chassis. When it first launched, it was actually pretty good for a base game. Looks like you're on XBOX, but the modding community has done a lot to improve upon whatever dislikes there have been, so console players are kinda SOL. Also, when it comes to co-op, if the Host has the DLC, you don't necessarily need the DLC to play with them. Because, the Host will share their files to the "Clients" (joining players), and you can play with them regardless. You essentially are playing their game. Mods will be a limitation though. With co-op, it is also crossplay, so consoles can play with PC, and the different PC game services can connect to each other, e.g. EPIC + Steam + GOG. If one were to play only the base game, yes, it would be boring after beating the campaign, DLC definitely required because of career mode. For the base game, it's not bad, it should be expected that any new modern titles will make "DLCs", it's just part of the way the industry works now.

  • @botluckproductions
    @botluckproductions 2 года назад

    how do you only have 256 subscribers?! This was an amazing review. I want to see more of what you have to offer.

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      Thank you! I really appreciate that

  • @rocknmetalnation2904
    @rocknmetalnation2904 4 месяца назад

    The mods turn it into something it should've been from beginning. Fast repair times, no tonnage requirements, lower enemy damage, being able to jump into High Reward quest without wasting time, stronger 'Mech Traits, 'Mech/equipment delivery, no awful enemy chatter, ability to call for reinforcements, better economy, Battle Grid Orders, Better ENEMY SPAWNS etc.
    If it wasn't for all the expansions, nobody would bat an eye on this game after a year. At least the soundtrack is still a banger.
    EDIT: Hell, even as of new DLC, AI has HORRENDUS problems with pathfinding. This game is nowhere near complete or a "gem", but given that MWO was a disaster, I expect nothing less from PGI.

  • @MURCHIE242
    @MURCHIE242 2 года назад

    Great review, agree on every point. Love the humor and your voiceover is fantastic!

  • @mikeumm
    @mikeumm 2 года назад

    The flipped over tank is the greatest thing I've ever seen. Definitely a recruit driving it. Probably his first day.

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      man had a rough first day on the job

  • @DrymouthCWW
    @DrymouthCWW 2 года назад

    Great vid!

  • @DocFlamingo
    @DocFlamingo 2 года назад +2

    Good job, new sub. It's a fine game though, as you alluded, a bit empty in places. There is also a very active mod community which makes the game FAR better. Covering some of those might be a good idera.

  • @MacVerick
    @MacVerick Год назад

    Ive just discovered these games and started to play Battletech for PC. This one will be next.

    • @MacVerick
      @MacVerick Год назад

      I played Mechwarrior 2 for PC back in 1996 for the first time so this will be pretty nostalgic.

  • @FalkFlak
    @FalkFlak 2 года назад +1

    They really dropped the Ball with this game. They had it coming. I am a BT fan and even then forgot about this game. Thx for the reminder.

  • @reprimand33
    @reprimand33 2 года назад +3

    New DLC so need to review again

  • @wollfary
    @wollfary 2 года назад

    That part at 7:13 😂 A man of culture I see.

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      I'm glad someone appreciates big pun

  • @roby.3428
    @roby.3428 10 месяцев назад

    I got my friends addicted to this game.

  • @redactedc1928
    @redactedc1928 Год назад

    I love this game so much, I simply cannot stop making c-bills. Wish there was a base or something I could build up.

  • @robinraphael
    @robinraphael 2 года назад

    nice choice of music lol I'd play something like that 👍🤣

  • @BrettDalton
    @BrettDalton 2 года назад +1

    The mods really make this game... I really hope they will come to consoles as well.

    • @burnttoast.2017
      @burnttoast.2017 2 года назад

      That's impossible...sry lol

    • @MaliciousGrim05
      @MaliciousGrim05 2 года назад

      @@burnttoast.2017 Not impossible, since Bethesda did it, granted they were greedy bastards and would make people pay for them lol. But it is highly improbable

    • @burnttoast.2017
      @burnttoast.2017 2 года назад

      @@MaliciousGrim05 that's called DLC packs.

  • @foxdavion6865
    @foxdavion6865 2 года назад +3

    The game is far more enjoyable now that melee has been added to the game. Melee is kinda integral to enjoying the pre-4th succession war era as there are not very many mechs; Most staples of the previous instalments in the series are either lostech or haven't arrived yet and half the mechs in use at the time sucked before melee was added as melee was heavily relied on in the 3015 to 3025 time setting. Before, the power gap between mechs like the Atlas and King Crab to that of the Charger (it still sucks though) and Victor was so substantial that when you got mechs like the Charger or Victor you'd just scrap them and keep using your current heavies.

    • @aickavon
      @aickavon 2 года назад

      to be fair. The charger was always crap.

    • @user-vz7bj3mk6z
      @user-vz7bj3mk6z 2 года назад

      @@aickavon until that charge attack hits...

    • @user-vz7bj3mk6z
      @user-vz7bj3mk6z 2 года назад

      Melee has been added ?! I had the game for some time (but not the DLC) and I never noticed any melee mechanics beside ramming and DFA. I'm confused.

  • @Marc_Araujo
    @Marc_Araujo Год назад

    I still hope for a remastered bundle of the original MechWarrior for DOS, the MechWarrior 2 trilogy, and MechWarrior 3/Pirate's Moon so that I can be play them all again on a modern PC. I know it'll never happen...but a boy can dream.

  • @soulshinobi
    @soulshinobi 2 года назад +1

    It eventually came to Xbox? The latest version I played was MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries expansion, and it looks like it's finally time to get back in, thanks for wasting countless future hours of my life, it looks beautiful

  • @nbaumg
    @nbaumg 2 года назад

    mods in this game are insane, way better than any DLC thats out. I cant imagine playing without them

  • @jiff3151
    @jiff3151 2 года назад

    Very nice review. I think some modding is needed to really give the game the potential it deserves. But yeah, it has a very solid basis and its getting better with each dlc and mod.

  • @Supernaught00
    @Supernaught00 2 года назад +1

    Great review, I've liked and subscribed. I'm also adding extra words to my comment for... engagement.

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      We love engagement here

  • @A-Yeti
    @A-Yeti 2 года назад +1

    Would really like to see you play more and possibly cover the how the Co-op handles :D

    • @GeoRyukaiser
      @GeoRyukaiser 2 года назад +1

      If you like RUclipsrs, Vanoss and his friends screwed around with the game for one video and went broke.

    • @A-Yeti
      @A-Yeti 2 года назад +1

      @@GeoRyukaiser Cant seem to find the video on their page, oh well, Thank you

    • @GeoRyukaiser
      @GeoRyukaiser 2 года назад +1

      @@A-Yeti Should be the first thing you see when you search 'vanoss mechwarrior 5' but who knows? RUclips's algorythm is screwy anyway.

    • @A-Yeti
      @A-Yeti 2 года назад

      @@GeoRyukaiser Thank you, the issue was between my keyboard and chair, in this case.

  • @necronim2298
    @necronim2298 3 года назад +2

    Great review and great game!

  • @dominikmagnus
    @dominikmagnus 2 года назад +1

    Wait, the music is great in this game... 7:16 Oh, that explains it, I guess.

    • @sambone2809
      @sambone2809 2 года назад +1

      Yeah, I've seen comments and videos praising this game soundtracks. To me, for a videogame it's awesome. When I heard he didn't like it I thought "what the hell?" and then that clip came along. Each to their own I guess...

  • @malcomcysec4398
    @malcomcysec4398 2 года назад +1

    This game is fantastic!!!

  • @matthewmcclellan8407
    @matthewmcclellan8407 Год назад

    I just ordered my PS5 and Mech 5. I can't F'n wait till it gets here. I'm a Mech Warrior O.G. I ran it on an apple back in 1990. My former wife hated the game because it was more fun than she was, LOLOLO..............

  • @Rockroller1986
    @Rockroller1986 2 года назад +1

    nice! GG or GJ

  • @inukrieger5206
    @inukrieger5206 2 года назад +1

    i wish the console player can play MW5 like we on pc with MercTech,Piratech and some others that makes this game so mutch better

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      Yeah, I've been playing around with some of the mods and I gotta say, it adds a lot of game changing content that console players just won't see, it's unfortunate.

  • @roueUniversityofMinnesota
    @roueUniversityofMinnesota Год назад

    Since this video came out more DLC's have been released, and they're absolutely amazing. There's another one coming in early 2023 as well!

  • @emulation2369
    @emulation2369 2 года назад

    Great review

  • @theotherdave8013
    @theotherdave8013 Год назад

    i just want a darn mech that has multiple darn gun slots for AC's. Bothers me to death that they only allow certain type of weapons when we KNOW in the game its possible to fit whatever we want in them.

  • @eillswim
    @eillswim 2 года назад +1

    I just muted Ingame music and play some background synthwave 👍

    • @Psykadea
      @Psykadea  2 года назад

      That's a good choice too

  • @swankypants9366
    @swankypants9366 2 года назад

    As a dude trying to get into battletech as a whole, this is pretty helpful. Good review.