MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries firmly ranks among the best mech games of all time, but at a glance, it's also a daunting proposition for casual gamers. With the follow-up, MechWarrior 5: Clans, Piranha Games has sought to make a more accessible sequel to serve as an onboarding ramp into the BattleTech universe.
What's the BattleTech universe anyway? Launched in 1984 by FASA Corporation, it's become a franchise that spans the original wargame, several board games, role-playing games, collectible card games, more than 100 novels (yes, really), an animated TV series, and last but not least, video games. It doesn't enjoy Warhammer 40K levels of popularity, but it's a renowned franchise with a devout following.
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