[GeekyDad]

Yeah, I should clarified. I was more impressed with how he was going back and forth between guns to use the right tool for the job. :)

Saving flash nades for those right moments and going right back to the machine gun for maintenance kills. Good stuff.

[beje]

OK, I don't know if I'm being stupid but I keep failing 3-1 because I don't find any single time totem at all. Any hint?

[SmithnCo]

OK, I don't know if I'm being stupid but I keep failing 3-1 because I don't find any single time totem at all. Any hint?

Just kill every enemy and the mission will end.

I forget but it might be one of the tricky ones to SS too... But Jill's knife + lighting skill makes those easy.

[beje]

Just kill every enemy and the mission will end. I forget but it might be one of the tricky ones to SS too... But Jill's knife + lighting skill makes those easy.

Cool, made it. I was deviating too much from the path all the enemies are while searching for totems.

[Reknoc]

Nooo 5-2 :( What the hell double chain saw guy, what game are you even supposed to be from.

What's with alternate costume Jill's face? Her eyes look all wrong making her look older. Makes her look like a prostitute past her prime.

[TheBaldEmperor]

Those guys can be a pain. From RE4.

[Kerub]

Damn, this is fun as hell.

Is Krauser supposed to be a lot better than the other characters?

[Reknoc]

Those guys can be a pain. From RE4.

Oh one of the extra modes? Never really played them much. He is a pain though, like a Garrador and Dr. Salvador had a hyperactive child.

[SmithnCo]

Damn, this is fun as hell. Is Krauser supposed to be a lot better than the other characters?

He really is OP, lol.

Dunno why they made his Stinger move so fast for an insta-kill.

[Kerub]

He really is OP, lol. Dunno why they made his Stinger move so fast for an insta-kill.

Hehe, it's still fun though. :)

The last level is a bitch.

[Ken]

So, is Rebecca, at stock, pretty much the WIN button?

If you're going for all melees for the time bonus which eventually means a higher score, then no. Aside from her head cracker at %50 critical rate, she has terrible melee moves on normal enemies.

If you just want to blow stuff up, sure, but the Red9 + 2way G. Launcher might be better at that.

He really is OP, lol.

If only he had better costumes. :(

[Count Dookkake]

Anyone up for a few levels?

[GeekyDad]

Finally got a copy. Pretty much turned the 3D off after the tutorial missions. Seems to add little, other than being distracting when the screen gets slightly jostled. Definitely more challenging than videos make it look. I think I spent all of five minutes with RE4 Mercs, so I'll definitely need to grow as a player. I dig it, though. Just finished my first Duo mission. Very fun.

Any tips as far as switching out weapons on the fly? Tapping the touch screen just doesn't feel as fluid as I'd like. Also, after a melee finisher, it seems random the direction you'll be facing. You might approach an enemy from one direction and end up facing the opposite way it seems after the melee. Is it always a 180, or does it depend on various factors? What's the best way to predict the direction you'll be facing?

[SmithnCo]

Any tips as far as switching out weapons on the fly? Tapping the touch screen just doesn't feel as fluid as I'd like. Also, after a melee finisher, it seems random the direction you'll be facing. You might approach an enemy from one direction and end up facing the opposite way it seems after the melee. Is it always a 180, or does it depend on various factors? What's the best way to predict the direction you'll be facing?

For melees it depends on what kind of melee you do, if you run slightly "past" a guy and see the melee change, it's a back melee and will probably turn you 180 degrees, most front melees don't do that though in my experience.

As for weapons I prefer the touch screen, it feels more natural to move my figure to the side rather than down to hit the d-pad. Plus I don't think you can choose explosives without using the touch screen.

[mr_chun]

Yep, grenades are touch screen only. You get used to it, I don't use the dpad for weapon changes, either.

[bigswords]

I can't believe that there are actually people who bought a "game mode" that comes with the previous retail game. And bought it at full retail price.

I love Capcom, but this is really shit business practice IMO.

[Ken]

Any tips as far as switching out weapons on the fly? Tapping the touch screen just doesn't feel as fluid as I'd like. Also, after a melee finisher, it seems random the direction you'll be facing. You might approach an enemy from one direction and end up facing the opposite way it seems after the melee. Is it always a 180, or does it depend on various factors? What's the best way to predict the direction you'll be facing?

I like to use the D-pad for weapons and touch screen for explosives.

The direction you end up in depends on the melee move.

[Reknoc]

I'm surprised they didn't assign explosives to the left and right directions. Not a massive bother for me since I don't find using the d-pad that comfortable for switching weapons.

[GeekyDad]

I'm surprised they didn't assign explosives to the left and right directions. Not a massive bother for me since I don't find using the d-pad that comfortable for switching weapons.

Yeah, I think instead of wasting that real estate on voice commands, they should have used the X button to switch out main weapons. Otherwise, everything seems to work once you get used to it.

Diggin' it so far. Played a couple of co-op missions last night, which were fun. Do your ranks in Duo missions count toward unlocking things in the game, or just the solo rankings?

[SmithnCo]

Diggin' it so far. Played a couple of co-op missions last night, which were fun. Do your ranks in Duo missions count toward unlocking things in the game, or just the solo rankings?

Yes, duo rankings count.

[MooMoo]

Yeah, I think instead of wasting that real estate on voice commands, they should have used the X button to switch out main weapons. Otherwise, everything seems to work once you get used to it. Diggin' it so far. Played a couple of co-op missions last night, which were fun. Do your ranks in Duo missions count toward unlocking things in the game, or just the solo rankings?

Thankfully, duo ranks count as well as solo ranks.

[TheBaldEmperor]

I can't believe that there are actually people who bought a "game mode" that comes with the previous retail game. And bought it at full retail price. I love Capcom, but this is really shit business practice IMO.

If you read the thread you will see that a lot of fun is being had. It's been my most played 3ds game at a little over 50 hours. I like this game so much that I would buy a sequel with more characters and additional levels.

[GeekyDad]

Very cool. Thanks. I'll probably lean on better players to S and SS the later missions. Have to get Rebecca's nurse outfit. ;)

[depward]

Yeah, I bit the bullet for a reduced price-point (due to getting some giftcards for my birthday) and I'm finding it good fun. I get the argument that it's just a mode for other RE games but I'm liking the unlockables, online play works well (which is something to be said that they included it, because a LOT of these early 3DS games are not including online play when they should be) and the gameplay works really well on a handheld.

I might suggest that a $40 price is a little steep... but from $20 - $30 you can have some fun with it and get your money out of it.

[GeekyDad]

All right, one more question:

So, your duo play counts toward unlockables, but is that only when hosting, or do you also get rank credit at the end of a mission you've joined?

[Ken]

All right, one more question: So, your duo play counts toward unlockables, but is that only when hosting, or do you also get rank credit at the end of a mission you've joined?

Duo play counts towards unlockables regardless of if you are hosting or joining. You only get rank credit if you successfully complete the mission.

[lazybones18]

Well, 5-5 wasn't so bad

But 5-4 sucks. The prison almost feels too big

At least I know how to unlock each character's weapon loadout without the use of play coins

[GeekyDad]

Well, 5-5 wasn't so bad But 5-4 sucks. The prison almost feels too big At least I know how to unlock each character's weapon loadout without the use of play coins

Yeah, just tried 5-4 for the first time a few minutes ago...didn't go well. I didn't see the rocket-launcher dude they place right there at the beginning of the level. Went right for the red-dildo-looking-time-extender thing and got an RPG to the face.

[lazybones18]

Alright, managed to finally pull off a 150 combo on Solo

4-1 with Wesker

[GeekyDad]

Alright, managed to finally pull off a 150 combo on Solo 4-1 with Wesker

I bow to you, sir. I'm impressed by anyone who can pull off a 150 combo in Duo, let alone Solo.

[beje]

Anybody want to play the Level 4 missions with me?

Mi FC is 1762-2685-5117

[lazybones18]

And I'm successful at obtaining another 150 combo on Solo using Wesker. This time on 4-4

The flash grenades worked wonders in helping me get extra time added

[GeekyDad]

Well, after 20-some hours, I decided to check out the Revelations demo (I wanted to savor it). Folks weren't kidding when they said it was short. Shoot one enemy, watch a dude get killed, and it's over.

However...wow at how Revelations looks on 3DS. Such a stark contrast to Mercs 3D. It is by far the best-looking thing I've seen running on 3DS. That is some impressive stuff right there. I tried to view it both with the 3D on and off, and I took the time to get up close to some of the textures, which surprisingly held up okay.

I'm so stoked for the game.

[lazybones18]

If there's one thing I have an issue with when I play as Wesker, it's the herbs do jack shit when I try to heal. If my health is in the red, it shouldn't take 2-3 herbs to get me back to decent health

[GeekyDad]

If there's one thing I have an issue with when I play as Wesker, it's the herbs do jack shit when I try to heal. If my health is in the red, it shouldn't take 2-3 herbs to get me back to decent health

According to the FAQ, that's due to his weapons loadout. You could perhaps try another loadout, say, Rebecca maybe for better regen.

[NateDrake]

Yea, the game may be a bit shallow in content but I just keep on going back to it. I wish there were more levels to play and more 'Wave' type missions but I love this game. It may not be worth $40 to everyone but if you can get it for $30 it is a steal.

It's addicting and the fun never ends. The EX missions are still challenging even after beating them once. Definitely a solid game that is getting over looked.

[Codeblue]

Yea, the game may be a bit shallow in content but I just keep on going back to it. I wish there were more levels to play and more 'Wave' type missions but I love this game. It may not be worth $40 to everyone but if you can get it for $30 it is a steal. It's addicting and the fun never ends. The EX missions are still challenging even after beating them once. Definitely a solid game that is getting over looked.

Yeah, I've been eyeing the game, but I haven't seen anyone selling it for less than MSRP.

[isoku]

There any difference in graphics between 2D and 3D?

[Ken]

If there's one thing I have an issue with when I play as Wesker, it's the herbs do jack shit when I try to heal. If my health is in the red, it shouldn't take 2-3 herbs to get me back to decent health

How much health a herb heals changes depending on the character and his costume.

IIRC Ouroboros Wesker has ridiculously low healing by herbs but the highest defense of everyone. For every character except Chris, one costume will have greater defense but lower healing, and the second costume will have a lower defense but a higher healing. Last I checked, Chris' pilot suit has both increased defense and increased healing over his normal costume for whatever reason.

If you're duoing or have a friend to play with, you could take advantage of the fact that your partner will heal you for the same amount they can heal themselves. So Nurse Rebecca would be a great healing partner for Ouroboros Wesker.

[Anastacio]

Just started playing the review copy of this game, and is wondering how to shoot in third person, even running while shooting - better check out the manual.

[Ken]

Just started playing the review copy of this game, and is wondering how to shoot in third person, even running while shooting - better check out the manual.

Change from FPS to TPS in the start menu options.

Move while aiming by holding L while holding R and moving the analog nub.

[Anastacio]

Oh, I thought I could just switch on the fly. Thanks!

[Ken]

Oh, I thought I could just switch on the fly. Thanks!

Well, you will always move around in third person, but aiming can be in first or third person.

[Sectus]

There any difference in graphics between 2D and 3D?

Unless I'm mistaken 2D mode has AA, motion blur and better framerate.

[GeekyDad]

Yea, the game may be a bit shallow in content but I just keep on going back to it. I wish there were more levels to play and more 'Wave' type missions but I love this game. It may not be worth $40 to everyone but if you can get it for $30 it is a steal. It's addicting and the fun never ends. The EX missions are still challenging even after beating them once. Definitely a solid game that is getting over looked.

Yeah, Mission 4-5 is one of my favorites. Wish there was an endless version of that mission. A true survival mode with at least four different locales would have shot the review scores up for this game quite a bit, I think. I really don't understand why it's not a feature.

[beje]

Lol, sometimes I feel like I'm cheating when I play with other people online and get SS + a bazillion ability points. I barely can get an A (most of the times a B) when playing solo on Level 4 missions.

[Anastacio]

I forgot how to quick-turn, was it something like L+B?

[beje]

I forgot how to quick-turn, was it something like L+B?

Back + B

[GeekyDad]

I'm curious, and perhaps someone who's more knowledgeable about these sorts of things could answer the question -- something the kids over on GameFAQs seem to be hoping for. Is it even possible for Capcom to offer DLC for this game? The impression I got was the game wasn't really designed to allow for DLC. Is that even something they could implement after the fact?

[Vyse The Legend]

I'm curious, and perhaps someone who's more knowledgeable about these sorts of things could answer the question -- something the kids over on GameFAQs seem to be hoping for. Is it even possible for Capcom to offer DLC for this game? The impression I got was the game wasn't really designed to allow for DLC. Is that even something they could implement after the fact?

Impossible.

The "hooks" for DLC are coming later this year, according to Iwata.

So, as with all of Capcom's recent games, expect a Mercenaries Reunion 3D next year.