MechWarrior 4: Black Knight is a shooter developed by Cyberlore Studios, released 31 October 2001 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What MechWarrior 4: Black Knight is
MechWarrior 4: Black Knight is a shooter game developed by Cyberlore Studios and released in 2001. It was published by Microsoft Game Studios. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The story follows Eric McClair, a recently discharged 'Mech pilot from House Davion. Eric joins the Black Knight Legion, a mercenary group led by Colonel Lawhorn. Initially taking on mundane escort contracts from the Corvatti Corporation, the Legion is approached by Lyran Alliance mercenary liaison officer, Major Clarrisa Dupree. The major offers a contract for the Legion to assist in the retake of Kentares IV on behalf of House Steiner and gives free 'Mechs to the Legion as a gesture of goodwill. On Kentares IV, the Legion runs disruption missions, taking out key assets to Duke Ian Dressari's forces. The Legion is soon double-crossed by Major Dupree who is now in allegiance with Ian…
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, science fiction and warfare. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
MechWarrior 4: Black Knight launched on 31 October 2001, within three weeks of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Grand Theft Auto III, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Halo: Combat Evolved.
Released around the same time: Super Smash Bros. Melee, Grand Theft Auto III, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Halo: Combat Evolved.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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