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Review of MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on Xbox Series X/S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo May 2021
Cover image of MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 27 May 2021
Genre: Vehicle Simulation
Developer: Piranha Games
Publisher: Fireshine Games, Piranha Games

Introduction

Grab your combat boots, tighten those belts and prepare for some mech-tastic mayhem! Enter the world of 'MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries,' a game that's basically 'Pacific Rim' on steroids and with fewer kaiju. The graphics are crisply detailed-like your dad's old cassette tapes-but don't let that fool you; there's a ton of beautifully destructive action waiting to unfold in the 31st century!

Gameplay

You're thrown into the 3015 during the Third Succession War where 'being a mercenary' isn't just wearing sunglasses and saying 'yolo', but also managing your money, battling glorious mechs, and, most importantly, recovering from your inevitable losses-like my attempts at dating! As the rookie Commander Mason, you'll find yourself recruiting a bunch of emotionally unstable pilots while maintaining the legacy of your dad's fabulous but tragic mercenary company. Accept contracts like a boss while meandering through story-driven missions that involve elaborate schemes, dizzying combat strategies, and-oh no!-a potentially high chance of having your mech turned into scrap metal. Think of it as a combination of 'The Office' meets 'Transformers'-just with much more shooting. What about those mech-customization options? They're extensive! You can deck your giant robot out like a Christmas tree if you feel like it. Wanna change weapons? Go ahead! Feel like adding a racing stripe for extra speed? Absolutely! Just make sure they don't explode too quickly while showing off those dazzling looks. Your mech is basically your oversized child, and you're just a chaotic parent trying not to mess things up. Good luck!

Graphics

Honestly, seeing mechs peacefully tramping across lush landscapes is like watching Godzilla prancing through a meadow of flowers-it's both awe-inspiring and slightly terrifying. The graphics on Xbox Series X/S capture that off-world space dustiness and mechanical complexity beautifully. The lighting effects? Well, they could almost make you forget about that pesky housework you've been avoiding. Plus, with smoother animations and jaw-dropping explosions, you'd swear you were actually piloting a metal monolith from the future, not just mashing buttons on your controller.

Conclusion

So there you have it-a delightful romp through mech mayhem! 'MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries' is a laughter-filled escapade that checks all the boxes for anyone who loves oversized robots, catastrophic battles, and honing their strategic skills in a universe that points out how utterly hopeless life can be (okay, maybe not the last part). With stunning graphics, engaging gameplay, and a touch of nostalgic charm, this mech-based love letter to chaos deserves a spot in your library. Grab those high-tech controllers and get ready to crush your enemies while having the time of your life-just remember to call for backup when necessary, because even the coolest MechWarrior can't do it all alone!

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