Mercenaries

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Mercenaries is a revolutionary, 3rd person action-shooter game set in the near future and inspired by real world events. On the eve of a historic...
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9
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Game Overview

Mercenaries is a revolutionary, 3rd person action-shooter game set in the near future and inspired by real world events. On the eve of a historic reunification of North and South Korea, a ruthless general stages a military coup to take control of North Korea and threatens the world with nuclear war. The international community launches a global task force to stabilize the region. However, when diplomatic efforts collapse and the region descends into anarchy they announce a one hundred million dollar bounty on the North Korean general and his top military and scientific advisors. The targets are identified in a "most wanted" list in the form of a 52-card deck of playing cards. As one of the top operatives for a private mercenaries company called Executive Operations, you have been called in to collect on these bounties.

The Good

Fundamentally satisfying action, Great variety of action, Immersive world, Gorgeous carnage.

The Bad

Exaggerated physics sometimes too much, Sound-effect quality uneven.

The Bottom Line

A "sandbox" war action game with open-ended gameplay in a gigantic world. Set against the outbreak of warfare spurred on a Korean dictator coup, players have free reign of a massive landscape to take bounties on the "Deck of 52" evil warlords and minions as you work towards taking down the general who started the onslaught. Commandeer tanks, choppers and other military hardware to traverse the game's literally miles of landscape across two complete battlefield areas, and build up cash for armory to finance the big jobs by taking on bounties from field agents.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
88/100
score

Dense with explosive content that satisfies on a fundamental level. Of the games that have tried to borrow the Grand Theft Auto style of play, Mercenaries is one of the most successful.

GameZone review logo
90/100
score

A rare gem that surpasses expectations and stands as an extremely fun and engaging action game.

IGN review logo
91/100
score

A wild ride of pure action and destruction. It's a long, deep game that continues to deliver on its promise (it's marketed with the tagline "playground of destruction") with an unending amount of military might, muscle, and variation.

Game Features

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ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Mild Language, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:1/10/2005
Publisher:LucasArts
Developer:Pandemic Studios
Genre:Shooter
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9
Gameplay
9
Graphics
9
Sound
9.5
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Why even bother making it????

It is a hastily thrown together version for older consoles. My recommendation-wait until you have a...
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Published 757 days ago by mezulu

Explosions, money, and guns make a fun game

Mercenaries is a fun title, but without a story to carry it can become routine to play. It's...
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Published 908 days ago by xenoranger

Mercenaries the greatest destruction game ever

Finally I would say it's an awesome game that I would recommend to anyone who likes to blow up...
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Published 1540 days ago by maverick95

Violence for Profit

This is a must-have game for shooter enthusiasts or even real time strategists. The presentation,...
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Published 1970 days ago by Alastor

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