First impressions of MW5

[Razzlie]

Just hit 100%, it's time!

 

[William Pryde]

I am totally down for some co-op, but I'll shoot for next week - need to finish my Kerensky run first (527 days left!)

 

[Prussian Havoc]

First impressions...

Relatively quick download.

Smooth load, opening cinematic, load of Single Player Campaign, Campaign cinematic, Tutorial Mission - all proceeded smoothly.

Being able to walk around in your Leopard Dropship is a blast, visiting Yang... err... Farad in the MechBays is something to cherish.

Ryana, the OPS Officer appears for all intents and purposes to be competent... I wonder if she knows Darius and can give him some pointers... hmm.

 

[Mordegar]

My Potato Net just finished my download, yay!

Btw, i'm also up for some Coop, got no probs with joining someone and playing his Mechs.

 

[Prussian Havoc]

I’ve had my initial MW5 fun and now much head out on some errands. I’ll be looking to test out Co-op later tonight!

In the meanwhile and as ever, good luck and good BattleTech gaming! : )

 

[44th MAC|Bonsai]

Wow, I'm still _REALLY_ bad with light mechs Poor Javelin took quite a beating, but I maybe just lack practice. MW4Mercs was the last MW I really played, has been a while...

But anyways, after the tutorial and first mission, I have to stop for now and come back for some more big, stompy robot action later. Looking forward to it, had some good fun blowing things up

 

[Razzlie]

I'm having an awesome time with the game too, really happy to finally have a proper MW game after 17 years of waiting!

 

[Prussian Havoc]

Anyone come across an MW5 Key Binding / Shortcut Guide?

I broke out my Razor Gamepad last night and need to better configure my MWO bindings.

 

[Beagá]

Good question. I want to group ALL of my medium lasers in one group.

I´m rusty, took me too long to realize what the power generator was on the first mission. How late? After all turrets dead... I almost lost an arm ROFLMAO

Also is it just me or third person is MUCH better?

 

[Prussian Havoc]

Good question. I want to group ALL of my medium lasers in one group.

I´m rusty, took me too long to realize what the power generator was on the first mission. How late? After all turrets dead... I almost lost an arm ROFLMAO

Also is it just me or third person is MUCH better?

Third-person has long been a favorite... it took a while to get used to MWO because of that. : )

 

[Mordegar]

I just lost my Centurions right arm and ammo in an absolute nasty Assassination encounter, where i got swarmed by Opfor right at the start of the Match.
Fighting a Blackjack and multiple Tanks and Hovercraft ain't a nice experience! I really need some Human Players to counter my stupid Mech AI

 

[gh0s7]

As one of those who asked a refund and will be waiting a year to play the game when it launches on Steam (hopefully GOG too), please keep posting your impressions of the game, regardless of whether they're positive or not.

Also, RockPaperShotgun/Sin Vega published today a review too, which seems level-headed if also light.
I'll be looking for reviews and so-on on YouTube during the weekend...

 

[Sharazad]

Burst fire AC weapons are UAC funtimes. <3

Currently apart from being unable to Co-op with my Brother, the games running fine. Could be something my end, or theirs to be honest (PGI).

As an avid Mechwarrior fan, since MW4 (heh, still 18 or so years ago)

Mechwarrior's Back.

Nuff said.

 

[Beagá]

I just lost my Centurions right arm and ammo in an absolute nasty Assassination encounter, where i got swarmed by Opfor right at the start of the Match.
Fighting a Blackjack and multiple Tanks and Hovercraft ain't a nice experience! I really need some Human Players to counter my stupid Mech AI

Pffft that is nothing

I lost versus the Spider on the 3rd mission. Now I know what people called me noob on Halo Reach this weekend

 

[44th MAC|Bonsai]

I'm finally getting used to the controls. 3rd person is alot easier, at least for me. Kinda sad, but well...

Had some fun with testing the toys in random scenarios, didn't continue the campaign for now as I didn't want to mess it up by being a noob and having too much beer

I am somewhat missing the freedom HBS's approach to the mechlab offers, would have loved to try some loadouts I use in HBS:BT

 

[XT6Wagon]

My impressions:

"sensors" are broken and/or stupid. Enemies firing on you in the frontal arc sometimes don't get put on the UI. inconsistant in effect of breaking LOS with enemy. Sometimes remain locked despite huge mountains or walls, other times break lock on a small wall remnant at 25m range.

Early missions while solo have too many enemies. Its not even difficulty, its just dumb running around killing dozens of trash enemy by yourself.

warcrime turrets...
are....
everywhere...

seriously, pop up turrets line the map everywhere. Why warcrime turrets? well they put them right next to civilian buildings, compounds that look like farms, actual farms, etc.

Last, why are the mechs nearly uncustomisable? MWO and Battletech both let you go pretty nuts in configuration, here... better like the stock configuration cause thats pretty much it unless you toss weapons out for more HS or armor.

 

[Prussian Havoc]

My first Mission, a “Smash and Grab” Mission is now MISSION COMPLETE.

I am still clumsy as heck with my game-pad... I rushed into that first Mission with a barely competent level of Key Bindings, based largely on MWO.

Who ever uses “E?” I sure didn’t expect it.

Plus “R” doesn’t seem to do what I thought it would in MW5. Guess I should have used “T” to move on to the next target rather than the old radar button... gotta fix those two right off. : )



All I can say is that I finished my first MW5 Campaign Mission with all my Limbs attached and all my Weapons in working order. I did complete the Mission in First Person Mode though and it was fun, Fun, FUN! : )

The Mission Contract screen and process were detailed and variable. The Salvage screen and process was clean and straightforward. I’ve begun to use both and I like what I’ve seen so far.

There is a permanence, a real feel of history and durability to MW5 BattleMechs. I like that fact that the MW5 MechLab codifies its BattleMechs’ Core Identities. These are not my Father’s Gun Bags! [A poor rift on the old ad for Buick. lol : ) ] And yes, I know this is a “your mileage may vary” topic. :bow:

So, to wrap up these last few chores and then back to take that next Contract or four! : )

 

[Prussian Havoc]

My second MW5 Campaign Mission saw my once-again-shredded Centurion zigzagging toward the EvacZone not even bothering to fire my lone remaining Medium Laser as Sumire... err... Ryana hovers just off the frozen tundra.

MISSION COMPLETE but I had taken a beating. I had gone for the Big Money in contract negotiations but even then my Repair Bill overtopped my income by nearly 200k Cbills.

No money was made today.

But the Mercenary Outfit, Havoc’s Hellions remains solvent, and in a short 25-days will be Fully Mission Capable once again. : )

 

[smurfopax]

Advice to me for the next run. Don't do a 2x Mission contract as 3. contract in your run, it could be costly. I really lucked out and only lost 2 legs and 2 arms (without weapons) over 4 mechs but maybe i should have known that there is no repair between the missions and it can get hairy when you have to start the next mission with a red center torso ^^.

So far i love the game, it feels much more realistic with repair times and stuff then Battletech, but it also feels much more arcade in the missions because you always have to fight tons of enemies. That feels a little bit like a sidescroller from the pur amount of enemies you encounter.

 

[Neoiceman]

This game is overall great and brings out the Mechfeeling i wished for.
2 things are not in my favour, COOP only with friends no servers at all noone of my friends play MW and the synchronization fro some poeple are a little bit flat.