CanadianGamer Review 02/24/03
"MechWarrior4: Mercenaries features everything that a BattleTech fan could wish for. There are truly immense battles involving a large number of different Mechs, an interesting plot, multiple endings (depending on your actions), a large selection of Mechs, an impressive amount of weapons, diverse missions, and good multiplayer. Coupled with the lack of any serious bugs, this game becomes one of the easiest recommendations I could make. The bottom line is that MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries is one of the better games released on the PC in quite sometime. Any fan of BattleTech should have this in their collection by now."

GameAxis Review (8.1/10) 02/15/03
"Overall, players would be entertained by MechWarrior 4 Mercenaries because of the added responsibilities they have for their mercenary unit - such as contract choices and keeping the operational costs above the line. The single player game simplifies some aspects of mercenary administration, but helps in maintaining the pace of the game action. The new 'Mechs and map settings also adds value to the package, especially for players who like to battle online. A very fun gaming package for any MechWarrior fan and for any gamer that wants to find out how cool it is to ride a walking tank into a battlefield."

AIAS Interactive Achievement Award Finalist 02/05/03
The Academy of the Interactive Arts and Sciences has named MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries a Finalist for an Interactive Achievement Award in the PC Simulation Game of the Year category.

The Wargamer Review 01/29/03
"MechWarrior 4: Mercanaries continues the excellent line of MechWarrior games. The single player game is different enough to not feel like just another expansion, and the Solaris VII matches offer an enjoyable break from mission play...With most of the leagues converting to Mercenaries, this game will be a 'must have' for any player who participates in leagues or organized online units. In any case, the game will be enjoyable and a good addition to any Mechwarrior collection."

Entertainment Depot Review (8/10: Excellent) 01/20/03
"While MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries had some pretty large shoes to fill, I think most fans of the series will be pretty happy with what is offered here. The relative shortness of the campaign is balanced out by the variety of missions and replayability of the campaign. As is good and proper, this game allows you to stomp around in giant robots and blow stuff up. What more could you ask for?"

GamesFirst! Review (4 Stars) 01/19/03
"With a level of detail, weapons, and options for your mech's improvement that makes the game a true joy to play, you'll find yourself putting in a few extra hours after dark to earn the extra cash to purchase that new mech chassis."

Gamer's Pulse Review (37/50: "must have") 01/17/03
"Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries is a fun, well designed game that really adds to the `Mech universe and mythology. The focus on cash and reputation provides a nice break from the usual fair. If you like giant walking robots , then you have to get this game."

PC.IGN Reader's Choice: Best Sim 02 01/15/03
"Why it rocked: Giant robots? Are you kidding? Okay, so maybe they're not technically giant robots but those big vehicles that look like giant robots are damn cool. This has been one of our favorite series for some time now and this latest version offers more of what we've come to expect. So what if it wasn't Mechwarrior 5? While we're waiting for that, there's no other title that even comes close in the giant battling robot...suit...thingie department."

Fragland.net Review 12/20/02
"The game plays itself as a first person shooter and the opponents' AI is good (they'll engage on your mech if they see it's damaged, rather than keep firing at random or during tournament fights another pilot can join an alliance with you to destroy everyone else until you're both the last ones standing)."

Strategy Informer Review 12/5/02
"All in all, this is an enjoyable blast of a game, with a very strong following, especially for multiplayer aficionados, and one that will have you reaching for that joystick in times of terminal boredom when strategy or UT just won't 'do it'. It is certainly worth buying if you have all the predecessors, and even more so if this is your first tastes of Mechwarrior."

Next Level Gaming Review 12/3/02
"The new additions to this long history of Mechwarrior games are different from the previous titles. The increase in Mechs on the battlefield and the addition of the money management will keep the game from appearing stale and repetitive. There will always be a need to manage money, go on missions, and configure your own Mechs. In short this is a great game that can be replayed online and in single player mode."

GameSpy Review 12/2/02
"A solid addition that fans of the series should enjoy."

PC Gameworld Review 12/2/02
"Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries doesn't reinvent the series, it only refines it. Why fix what ain't broke is what I say. Shoulder cannons down, this is easily the best and brightest installment in this hugely successful series."

Gamezilla Review 11/18/02
"I have no doubt that I'd immediately recommend this game to anyone who enjoys mech games, or even a good action title now and again."

GameSpot Review 11/18/02
"Mercenaries is the perfect stand-alone sequel: improved enough for hard-core players, yet accessible enough for novices. The MechWarrior series' basic premise -- blowing up giant robots with futuristic weaponry -- is still loads of fun."

Game Zone Review 11/15/02
"Another installment of the famous walking tank game has arrived, and it a must have for any dedicated fan."

PC.IGN Review 11/8/02
"Mercenaries offers this -- all that makes MechWarrior great -- and then packages it into an incredibly robust, varied, distinct, and different offering that enthralls, engrosses, and begs to be played."

Gamers Depot Review 11/8/02
"Surprisingly, Mercenaries comes completely loaded with new gameplay and features. Cyberlore seemed to get it right with this one. We expected more of the same with a different plot, but that just wasn't the case. They added just what the series needed to keep on rolling - more quality gameplay, more mechs and weapons, and the chance to really experience the Mechwarrior universe as a mercenary."

Wargamer Preview 11/5/02
"MechWarrior 4: Mercanaries continues the excellent line of MechWarrior games. The single player game is different enough to not feel like just another expansion, and the Solaris VII matches offer an enjoyable break from mission play."

HomeLan Fed Interview 10/9/02
HomeLan Fed chats with FASA Studios Program Manager Andrew Brown to find out more about the upcoming title, MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries.

PC Gameworld Preview 10/8/02
"With a grand total of 44 possible base mechs (not to mention the ability to customize them to your heart's content), the 40 single player missions, the Instant Action mode, and the multiplayer options, Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries should manage to keep the series faithful happy, while turning on outsiders like myself to some mech-powered goodness."

The Planets & People of Mercs: A PC.IGN Feature 10/2/02
Read about some of the characters, planets and mercenary groups included in MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries in this new ongoing PC.IGN Mercenaries feature.

GameSpot Preview 9/30/02
"MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries has looked better and better each time we've seen it...You'll be able to strap yourself into a brand-new mech and fight for gold and glory when the game is released in November."

GameZone Preview 9/30/02
"So salvage, buy, sell, watch your heat and ammo, and make a few bucks and equip yourself with multiple top notch mechs that you can later test in the ultimate fighting experience.INTERNET PLAY! Remember there are no points for honor here so get out alive and enjoy your wealth."

The Music of Mercs: GameSpy Dev Diary 9/26/02
Heinz Schuller, Art Director and lead musician at FASA Studio discusses the music of Mercenaries in the latest MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries GameSpy Dev Diary.

GameSpy Favorite 'Mech Feature 9/20/02
The Cyberlore and FASA teams discuss what their favorite 'Mechs in MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries can do in this GameSpy feature.

PC.IGN 'Mech Showcase 9/13/02
All ten of the new 'Mechs included in MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries are showcased in this PC.IGN special feature.."

GameSpy Developer Diary 9/6/02
"A look inside Cyberlore's upcoming Mercenaries details why this looks to be the best MechWarrior game fans have ever seen."

PC.IGN Hands On Preview 8/12/02
"Mercenaries looks smoking hot. Just like Freespace and Crimson Skies before it, not checking out the game and the series on a whole would be a sin against humanity..."

PC.IGN Interview 7/10/02
PC.IGN interviews FASA Studio's TJ Wagner about the upcoming title, MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries.