The Greycat MTC is a highly versatile and well-designed ground vehicle in Star Citizen, ideal for mercenary-style gameplay with ample storage, durability, and defensive features, but its large size limits its compatibility with smaller ships and solo play. Due to current game limitations like physics issues and lack of engaging ground content, the reviewer recommends waiting to purchase it until Star Citizen improves its ground gameplay and vehicle integration.
The Greycat MTC is a new ground vehicle introduced in Star Citizen that the reviewer considers potentially the best ground vehicle available for the current version of the game. It is designed for two players, offering features such as gear and weapon lockers, personal storage, a cargo rack, and a turret for defense, making it well-suited for mercenary-style gameplay. Despite its impressive design and utility, the reviewer advises against purchasing it at the moment, citing two major issues—one related to the vehicle itself and another stemming from broader game limitations.
The MTC excels in storage and durability, with a proper cargo grid that allows secure external cargo loading, unlike the Ursa. It also offers a balanced interior aesthetic that combines utilitarian and military styles. Its size and tankiness are notable, and it includes a turret that can be controlled by either the driver or support seat, adding to its defensive capabilities. These features make it a versatile addition for small teams engaging in ground missions, especially when paired with ships like the Star Citizen’s Star Tac, which can carry multiple vehicles and support multiplayer mercenary operations.
However, the vehicle’s size is a significant drawback. It does not fit into many of the smaller ships commonly used by one or two players, such as the Cyclone, Cutlass Black, or Freelancer. While it does fit into larger ships like the Freelancer Max or the Asgard, this limits its practicality for solo or duo gameplay. The reviewer emphasizes that, for the vehicle to be truly effective in its intended role, it needs to be more compact or better integrated with smaller ships, which currently diminishes its appeal for smaller-scale operations.
The broader issues with ground gameplay in Star Citizen also impact the vehicle’s potential. The game’s physics often cause vehicles to bounce or lift off unexpectedly, and retrieving vehicles remains cumbersome despite some improvements. The lack of engaging ground content, such as varied missions, better deterrence, and weather effects that limit flight, further reduces the incentive for players to rely on ground vehicles. The reviewer suggests that until these core gameplay issues are addressed, ground vehicles will remain optional and underutilized, limiting the full potential of vehicles like the MTC.
In conclusion, while the Greycat MTC is a well-designed and promising ground vehicle for mercenary and FPS gameplay, its current size and the game’s overarching limitations prevent it from reaching its full potential. The reviewer advocates for waiting until more ground-focused content and better integration with smaller ships are implemented before investing in the vehicle. Nonetheless, they remain optimistic that Star Citizen will improve in this area, and the MTC could become an essential tool for ground missions once the game’s ground gameplay is more developed.