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cvxfreak · (12-06-2012, 01:53 AM)

http://www.capcom.co.jp/bio_series/topic_game.html#tm3d

Biohazard: The Mercenaries 3D is being re-released in Japan as a Best Price budget package release on Dec. 13 and as an e-Shop download on Dec. 27.

Capcom has modified the game slightly so that players can start a new game. The original release received plenty of controversy because the save file could not be erased.

Also, the Revelations demo contained in the original game has been removed from the Best Price/e-Shop version.

Seven Force · (12-06-2012, 01:56 AM)

Nice, a smart re-release for once. Might double dip then, Mercenaries is perfect for an eShop release.

Relaxed Muscle · (12-06-2012, 01:56 AM)

Chances of a cheap release on the EU/US eShop?....lol who I'm kidding.

therapist · (12-06-2012, 01:57 AM)

Good that they fixed that.

But why bother when revelations is out?

I must be missing something

Murrah · (12-06-2012, 01:57 AM)

Budget priced eShop game is what this should have been in the first place; I got it for 15 at a best buy sale last year and for that price it's a great game

Takao · (12-06-2012, 01:57 AM)

Originally Posted by therapist:

Good that they fixed that.

But why bother when revelations is out?

I must be missing something

It's not the same game. It's not the same content.

GSR · (12-06-2012, 01:57 AM)

Will probably bite for budget-priced eShop.

Dead Man Typing · (12-06-2012, 01:58 AM)

I'd buy it (UK)

Relaxed Muscle · (12-06-2012, 01:59 AM)

Originally Posted by therapist:

Good that they fixed that.

But why bother when revelations is out?

I must be missing something

You can play as Claire...probably the last time you will be able to do so.

meltingparappa · (12-06-2012, 02:07 AM)

Game was incredibly fun.

With all the art assets they're sitting on these days, I would desperately love a content-rich sequel with a modicum of effort put into it.

Currygan · (12-06-2012, 02:08 AM)

couldn't this have been fixed with a patch?

Zeer0id · (12-06-2012, 02:09 AM)

lol, wow. that's... unexpected

Riposte · (12-06-2012, 02:12 AM)

How does it compare to RE5 mercs?

Boney · 02:19 AM

Originally Posted by therapist:

But why bother when revelations is out?

because as neutered as Mercs3d is, it's still better than Revelations

Originally Posted by Riposte:

How does it compare to RE5 mercs?

Some of the areas are closed off, doesn't have all RE4/5 maps, doesn't have all RE4/5 characters, although returning charaters from 4 are reworked to have 5's melee attacks. When enemies are far away they have like 1 frame animations so the game can run.

It also has the stupid +5 seconds per melee kill that makes having a good score kinda repetitive, which is a personal peeve.

It's mission structured, but missions barely involve more than just difficulty raises, although there's a pair of Wave battles.

There's also skills that you can use that level up, like better handling on a type of weapon or better damage on bosses.

Valnen · (12-06-2012, 02:17 AM)

Originally Posted by Riposte:

How does it compare to RE5 mercs?

That's what I'd like to know. I actually kind of want a 3DS for this game, Mercs is such a fun time waster. It's pretty much ideal for 15 minute mobile gaming.

Jawmuncher · (12-06-2012, 02:17 AM)

A CCP update would of have me double dip.

lunchwithyuzo · (12-06-2012, 02:18 AM)

Should've added CCPro controls too.

Seven Force · (12-06-2012, 02:18 AM)

Come to think of it, CPP support would have been a nice addition.

Edit: Haha, wow.

EVOL 100% · (12-06-2012, 02:21 AM)

It only took them a year and a half

meltingparappa · (12-06-2012, 02:21 AM)

Originally Posted by Riposte:

How does it compare to RE5 mercs?

A surprising amount of overlap in the levels and loadouts.

Maybe less characters on screen at a given point but still "enough".

A better sense of progression as you unlock (a fair amount of) stuff, and a pretty solid online mode for co-op, too.

PixyJunket · (12-06-2012, 02:22 AM)

I don't know nothing about Resident Evil, but this was some kind of crazy arcade score attack game, right?

I could be persuaded to try it out with the right price (and maybe a demo).

Drago · (12-06-2012, 02:24 AM)

I'd buy this if it comes to NA.

Rush2thestart · (12-06-2012, 02:25 AM)

This game should have always been a $15-20 eShop only release.

SmithnCo · (12-06-2012, 02:25 AM)

Originally Posted by Riposte:

How does it compare to RE5 mercs?

For the most part it's RE5 mercs: portable edition. I loved what I got out of it. Could've used a lot more content though.

giancarlo123x · (12-06-2012, 02:26 AM)

They can't patch the original? Or can the 3ds not do patches?

Bending_Unit_22 · (12-06-2012, 02:36 AM)

Depending on the price I would definitely be interested in an NA eShop release.

xxbrothawizxx63 · (12-06-2012, 02:38 AM)

PLEASE Capcom, just give me Mercs 2 3D with Revelations quality graphics and voice chat...

MrBS · 02:43 AM

I spent more time playing the extra mode in Revelaitons then I did playing The Mercenaries.

Mr. Fix · (12-06-2012, 02:38 AM)

Still no new characters smh.

fabfour64xx · (12-06-2012, 02:39 AM)

I did not see that coming. Would buy at a reasonable price on the US e-shop. Do it, Capcom.

SmithnCo · (12-06-2012, 02:39 AM)

Originally Posted by xxbrothawizxx63:

PLEASE Capcom, just give me Mercs 2 3D with Revelations quality graphics and voice chat...

And put fucking Leon in it this time. >_>

bobbychalkers · (12-06-2012, 02:40 AM)

I sold my copy a while back after picking up Revelaitons. I'd double dip if this came out west.

Green Slime · (12-06-2012, 02:40 AM)

Originally Posted by giancarlo123x:

They can't patch the original? Or can the 3ds not do patches?

3DS can do patches, but I doubt they'll patch this game.

If this release in NA on the eShop for $19.99 or less, I'll double-dip.

_illmatic_ · (12-06-2012, 02:41 AM)

Originally Posted by Boney:

because as neutered as Mercs3d is, it's still better than Revelations

Really? You think Mercs3D was better than Revelations?

meltingparappa · (12-06-2012, 02:41 AM)

Originally Posted by SmithnCo:

And put fucking Leon in it this time. >_>

Leon's death in Operation Raccoon City was shitty enough to ripple through all possible universes and erase his existence.

(it narrowly missed him in RE6, and accidentally killed the franchise instead)

xxbrothawizxx63 · (12-06-2012, 02:42 AM)

Originally Posted by Boney:

because as neutered as Mercs3d is, it's still better than Revelations

So much wrong...

Neiteio · (12-06-2012, 02:42 AM)

I loved this game, and got top marks in nearly everything, but I can't play it now that I'm used to RE6 mechanics. O_o

Vyse The Legend · (12-06-2012, 02:43 AM)

Originally Posted by giancarlo123x:

They can't patch the original? Or can the 3ds not do patches?

Originally Posted by Green Slime:

3DS can do patches, but I doubt they'll patch this game.

If this release in NA on the eShop for $19.99 or less, I'll double-dip.

I believe this came out before the firmware that allowed game patches. So, it may not have the hooks for it.

Also, there's been like what... one patch for a retail game ever?

xxbrothawizxx63 · (12-06-2012, 02:44 AM)

Would double dip as well for $20 or less...

I think a lot of other who didn't even know of its existence may buy it as well with the thought that it's just a premium priced eshop title.

Green Slime · (12-06-2012, 02:46 AM)

Originally Posted by Vyse The Legend:

Also, there's been like what... one patch for a retail game ever?

Mario Kart 7 was patched. In Japan, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D was patched. Not sure what else.

PixyJunket · (12-06-2012, 02:48 AM)

Originally Posted by Green Slime:

Mario Kart 7 was patched. In Japan, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D was patched. Not sure what else.

One of those girl touching games was patched. Kingdom Hearts as well, I believe.

And I think Mario Kart 7 was pre-firmware as well, so it's possible.

Seven Force · (12-06-2012, 02:48 AM)

Originally Posted by Green Slime:

Mario Kart 7 was patched. In Japan, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D was patched. Not sure what else.

The JP release of Kingdom Hearts 3D and New Love Plus as well.

Boney · (12-06-2012, 02:50 AM)

Originally Posted by Green Slime:

Mario Kart 7 was patched. In Japan, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D was patched. Not sure what else.

Love Plus and KH off the top of my head

baaah beaten

mr_chun · (12-06-2012, 02:50 AM)

It still blows my mind how big of a deal people made this out to be.

I've had my copy for a year and half, and have sunk nearly 100 hours into it. Not once have I thought to myself "man, I wish I could erase all of my high scores".

xxbrothawizxx63 · (12-06-2012, 02:52 AM)

Originally Posted by PixyJunket:

One of those girl touching games was patched. Kingdom Hearts as well, I believe.

And I think Mario Kart 7 was pre-firmware as well, so it's possible.

It was a first party title though....

Vyse The Legend · (12-06-2012, 02:53 AM)

Originally Posted by Green Slime:

Mario Kart 7 was patched. In Japan, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D was patched. Not sure what else.

So two then?

I stand corrected.

Green Slime · (12-06-2012, 02:54 AM)

Originally Posted by Vyse The Legend:

So two then?

Seems to be four, actually.

Infernal Monkey · (12-06-2012, 02:54 AM)

I got a second hand copy recently for just $4 because the save file thing made this game absolutely worthless.

Good times.

Game is pretty shit though. Capcom didn't put any effort into it at all.

Green Slime · (12-06-2012, 02:56 AM)

Originally Posted by Infernal Monkey:

Game is pretty shit though. Capcom didn't put any effort into it at all.

I wouldn't say "any effort". The game was a pretty decent release, but it shouldn't have been $40.

SmithnCo · (12-06-2012, 02:57 AM)

I paid full retail for the game.

Why