The first Mercenaries is an underappreciated gem of a game.
We’ve been struggling to pull Aaron away from his Xbox 360…
But hey, this isMercenaries, what do you expect?
At the start of the game, players can choose one of the three titular soldiers for hire.
Theres Mattias Nilsson, the mowhawked Swede who features prominently on the games artwork and adverts.
He can regain health faster then the other two.
And, where better than Solanos own mansion?
The game proper is not all that dissimilar to the originalMercs.
If you havent, think GTAin a war zone, and youre just about there.
These strikes can turn the tide of any battle, with gloriously flashy results.
Without fuel, youll be unable to call for support, so gathering resources is essential.
Another new change includes a QTE style method of hijacking some vehicles, such as tanks.
But now, you oughta hit the correct button combo, or risk getting thrown from the vehicle.
You also need to use a grappling hook to hijack helicopters, before completing a QTE event.
Graphically,Mercs 2is a mixed bag.
you might blow up just about anything, and theyll explode and fall apart in a very satisfying manner.
There are some more fundamental glitches in the system, though.
Did he miss the flying lessons that taught safe landing?
Many have complained that the missions are dull and repetitive, especially the first few.
This is more likeMercenaries1.5 than 2.
However, although it has its faults, I cant help but love the game.
Rating:
4 out of 5
