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Metacritic 73

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

Piranha Games|2019ActionShooterSimulation
Xbox OneXbox SeriesPC

LumiScore

60

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

44/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

5/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is a single-player game with a focus on tactical combat and robot management. It has natural stopping points at the end of missions, allowing for easy breaks.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
10
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)44/100

What your child develops

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries offers strong benefits in spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking as players manage giant robots in combat. The game provides a challenging and adaptive experience with a focus on tactical gameplay.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~5hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

A single player MechWarrior game, fourteen years after the last mainline entry. Made by the developers of MechWarrior: Online, using Unreal Engine 4.