I can't stand the game. When viewed as a Battletech game(which is fair, considering the name), elements have been simplified for the sake of simplification and ease of production. See: physical attacks. Strategy of movement and any lingering value of light 'Mechs has been brutally erased.
It's more comfortable to view it as a turn-based take on Mech Commander. Simple to play(although much slower in this format) and best regarded as a guided tour of a storyline. In that light, it does better, but it's still not a particularly enjoyable game to play due to the weak story. YMMV.