Battletech, the turn-based tactical game of mech combat, is free for the weekend
The giant fighting robots game Battletech is really good: It pulled 85/100 in our 2018 review, and it's come a long way since then through numerous updates and the first of three planned expansions. And if that's not enough to convince you to give it a shot, maybe this will: It's free on Steam until Monday.Â
That's enough time to get pretty deep into the campaign if you push, although if you play like I do you'll probably sink most of it hopping around the Aurigan Reach, taking random jobs from anyone willing to pay. Which is actually a great way to get into the game, because it enables you to improve your relations with various factions, upgrade your lance, train your pilots, and do the whole "running a merc company" thing without the complications of someone else's problems. Â Â
It is worth diving into the campaign too, though, because you'll pick up some pretty sweet kit fairly quickly that really has a positive impact on the game. (No spoilers, but let's just say that in this grim dark future there is more than just war: There is also low-g skinny-dipping.
If you enjoy your time with Battletech, this is also a good time to pick up the full version, because it's on sale on Steam for $24/ÂŁ21/€24 until February 25.Â