BATTLETECH, released to critical acclaim 18 months ago, has been kept relatively fresh with the dripfeed DLC that Paradox and Harebrained has put out. From its stellar launch, brutal DLC, or its pinnacle send-off with Heavy Metal, has brought long nostalgia to the fore and kept it there. Though the Heavy Metal DLC offers a number of different loadout...
BattleTech: Heavy Metal2019
BattleTech: Heavy Metal
2019 Paradox Interactive72Good
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Details
- Launch
- November 21, 2019
- Developer
- Harebrained Schemes
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Themes
Overview
Heavy Metal unleashes a wide range of ‘Mechs that both longtime fans and new players can enjoy. Pilot seven classic BattleMechs along with one new ‘Mech designed exclusively for this expansion. Experience the mystery of a derelict cargo ship while attempting to take control of its payload in the new flashpoint mini-campaign and crank...
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Good- OpenCritic73from 4 reviews
Folding in a fresh stable of mechs, and eight new weapons, Heavy Metal brings new ways to play. It also delivers a brand new mech in the Bull Shark, as well as specialization modules and two new lore-heavy mini-campaigns in the form of Flashpoints. Whether it's your first flight, or if you are a seasoned veteran, Heavy Metal rounds out Battletech n...
A somewhat disappointing expansion for a fantastic strategy game. It adds enough strategic options and variety to combat that If you are already invested in BattleTech then you'll get a lot of enjoyment from what's in here.
BattleTech: Heavy Metal DLC could stand to have more exciting content, so that it isn't overshadowed by the accompanying free update.
BattleTech: Heavy Metal adds great new mechs and an engrossing campaign, but it's aimed squarely at fans.