Blacklight: Retribution first impressions

I'm a sucker for ambiance, especially when it's tied into game mechanics, and BLR really hits that sweet spot for me. The two big mechanics, the augmented reality visors and big, clunky mechs, add just enough spice to the standard game modes to not make the game feel generic (a problem I had with the previous BL game). My only gripe so far is how the menus are constantly reminding you of ways to spend real money in-game. Compared to TF2, it strikes me as the devs and/or publisher not having much respect for the players beyond a revenue stream. Anyway, for the price it's definitely worth checking out. I bought the starter pack when it was on sale, and I'm not regretting it.