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[Robertto]

I picked mine up from JB @ $44

da faq? how so cheap?

 

[mickcenary]

I picked mine up from JB @ $44

How so, mang? Website has it listed at $54.

 

[oggob]

da faq? how so cheap?

How so, mang? Website has it listed at $54.

Nothing special, the game was marked on the shelf for $44... perhaps it was a mistake I don't know, but that's what it was for me in North Sydney.

 

[krioto]

Can you tell us the size of the bubble after patch install?
I'm curious about the physical versions.

4607MB - this is with no game saves as does not unlock for me until 6/9

Nothing special, the game was marked on the shelf for $44... perhaps it was a mistake I don't know, but that's what it was for me in North Sydney.

hmmm - i work in Nth Syd - but already pre-loaded digital (UK store) so I'll continue to wait

 

[dallow_bg]

4607MB - this is with no game saves as does not unlock for me until 6/9

Thanks, but I meant the size of the bubble for retail. Want to see how much of that large patch stays on the mem card.

 

[krioto]

Thanks, but I meant the size of the bubble for retail. Want to see how much of that large patch stays on the mem card.

ah - sorry, yes I'm blind

 

[MackAttack]

Can you preorder this on PSN?

 

[Augustus]

Picked up my copy today. Can't wait to get home and get stuck into it.

 

[Deleted member 80556]

Can you preorder this on PSN?

I think you can even download it in some regions. Not sure though.

 

[madmackem]

I thought this was meant to be playable today for the psn version? Mine has a start date of the 6th now when you look at the information bubble.

 

[Autofokus]

Thanks, but I meant the size of the bubble for retail. Want to see how much of that large patch stays on the mem card.

1,2GB (119xMB, last digit depending on the size of your current savegame).

 

[mrklaw]

I thought this was meant to be playable today for the psn version? Mine has a start date of the 6th now when you look at the information bubble.

UK Friday, rest of Europe today I think?

 

[mrklaw]

1,2GB (119xMB, last digit depending on the size of your current savegame).

Does the digital version stay the same size (eg patch is incorporated into or replaces part of original download), or does it make it even bigger?

 

[JAYSIMPLE]

Any reviews yet?

 

[Stoffinator]

Any reviews yet?

I think they are out at 3 or 4am Eastern.

 

[mullet2000]

Does the digital version stay the same size (eg patch is incorporated into or replaces part of original download), or does it make it even bigger?

Makes it even bigger. Goes from 3.4 GB to 4.6 GB.

 

[mandiller]

Bought the game at the shop and now it's downloading a 1.1GB 'patch'. Ugh. I bought retail so that I could free up space on my memory card... What does the patch include that needs to take up that much space?

 

[Kaisersalsek]

1,2GB (119xMB, last digit depending on the size of your current savegame).

Well, bye bye space on my 16gb card... Sony need to seriously lower the price of the 32 gig ones. When I can pick up a micro sd 32 gig for £19, Sony can get bent asking me for £56. One day they'll realise it's costing them game revenue...

But damn I can't wait for this game! Loving the beta

 

[Stoffinator]

Here is PSNation's Review

http://www.psnation.org/2013/09/04/review-killzone-mercenary-psv/

JoyStiq

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/04/killzone-mercenary-review/

GamesRadar

http://www.gamesradar.com/killzone-mercenary-review/?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=emp

 

[Blimblim]

We didn't have time to translate the whole review, but you still get the verdict and our videos (off-screen of course):
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_we_reviewed_killzone_mercenary-14575_en.html

 

[Darien]

Reviews:

SixthAxis - 10/10

NextGenGaming - 9/10

PSNation - 9/10

PushSquare - 8/10

 

[Beck]

Hardcore Gamer - 4/5

 

[Xater]

My review, I gave it 7 out of 7: http://nerdsontherocks.com/review-killzone-mercenary

 

[Ollie Pooch]

Update taking a billion years to download. Weird, I normally get good speeds.

Game was $54 for me at JB Hifi in Garden City, Perth.

 

[i-zombie]

I pre-ordered the R1 version and was expecting it next week, but my game shop just phoned me to say the R3 version is in TODAY and I can switch if I want! Woohoo!

 

[madmackem]

UK Friday, rest of Europe today I think?

Stupid psn store date got me all excited.

 

[B.O.O.M]

cheat code central

4.7/5
http://web1.cheatcc.com/psvita/rev/killzonemercenaryreview.html#.Uibt9TY3uSr

GodisaGeek

9/10
http://www.godisageek.com/2013/09/killzone-mercenary-review/

 

[McBacon]

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/PS+Vita/Killzone:+Mercenary/review.asp?c=53482

Pocket Gamer. Gave it an 8

 

[x3sphere]

Some gameplay footage I took:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPrX8MjTH4Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0T-URG2K6Y

And here's our review:

http://www.exophase.com/61532/killzone-mercenary-review-ps-vita/

 

[flipswitch]

How anything been changed/improved from the beta to the final release?

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Good reviews so far. The FPS the Vita deserves?




Anyone making a seperate review thread?

 

[Xater]

Looks like I am not an outlier with my opinion of the game. Guerrilla Cambridge did an excellent job with this game. Not only did they create a great fps, but they really thought about what platform they are developing for. This has me very excited for whatever they might be working on next. I hope Sony keeps them on the Vita, the system needs it.

 

[Boogalogist]

My review, I gave it 7 out of 7: http://nerdsontherocks.com/review-killzone-mercenary

What kind of scale is out of 7?

Great to hear the good reviews! Keep 'em coming!

 

[Xater]

What kind of scale is out of 7?

Great to hear the good reviews! Keep 'em coming!

I am not responsible for our review scale, but it works out pretty well:

7-Excellent
6-Great
5-Good
4-Average
3-Passable
2-Poor
1-Shit

 

[GYNGA]

Lowest reviews so far:

NowGamer - 55/100
VideoGamer - 60/100
EGM - 65/100
Joystiq - 70/100
OPM UK - 70/100

It currently sits at 77 at Metacritic -_-

 

[spats]

Lowest reviews so far:

NowGamer - 55/100
VideoGamer - 60/100
EGM - 65/100
Joystiq - 70/100
OPM UK - 70/100

It currently sits at 76 at Metacritic -_-

Doubt it'll break 80.

 

[flipswitch]

Lowest reviews so far:

NowGamer - 55/100
VideoGamer - 60/100
EGM - 65/100
Joystiq - 70/100
OPM UK - 70/100

It currently sits at 76 at Metacritic -_-

What were the major concerns in the reviews above? Controls maybe ?

 

[startyourengine]

after playing the beta, it makes my desire of wanting to play shadow fall even stronger. i guess mercenary will have to last me till all the ds4 + killzone heaven. ordered one of those assist grip on ebay thanks to vitabros' info, because the vita is not comfortable to hold for this game.

 

[Hanmik]

my review..

http://translate.google.dk/translat...1-spil/318-anmeldelse-killzone-mercenary.html

95/100 I fucking love this game..

Killzone Mercenary is a nice refreshing bid on a handheld FPS games, there are many hours of gaming pleasure (if you take pleasure in killing a lot of virtual opponents) in the game, even for those players who do not bother playing online. Mercenary is ultimately perhaps just "yet" a typical FPS games, but this is a thoroughbred FPS games on a handheld console. Guerrilla Cambridge has delivered a magnificent example of a FPS game that you can take with you everywhere in your pocket, if you own a Vita and miss a game that shows what this console can do, then do not miss out on this game. Do you not have a Vita because you miss a reason to own one, then Killzone Mercenary certainly this reason.

 

[Xater]

Lowest reviews so far:

NowGamer - 55/100
VideoGamer - 60/100
EGM - 65/100
Joystiq - 70/100
OPM UK - 70/100

It currently sits at 77 at Metacritic -_-

There are some very low scores in here that I fail to understand, but it's their opinion so it's fine.

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

What were the major concerns in the reviews above? Controls maybe ?

Mh, no. Most of them basically said its just a shooter.

 

[Lagunamov]

Mh, no. Most of them basically said its just a shooter.

Seriously?

 

[michaelius]

Lowest reviews so far:

NowGamer - 55/100
VideoGamer - 60/100
EGM - 65/100
Joystiq - 70/100
OPM UK - 70/100

It currently sits at 77 at Metacritic -_-

Meh - thanks for reminder why i don't read any sites apart from Siliconera.

 

[EatChildren]

No review from me for a few days. Here's some screenshots instead.

 

[Ellite25]

Mh, no. Most of them basically said its just a shooter.

That's what I took away from them. They just don't think it doesn't do anything new and that the story is forgettable.

 

[uncharted86]

Gamereactor Denmark - two reviews both 9/10

[Google Translate] http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=da&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=da&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamereactor.dk%2Fanmeldelser%2F179724&act=url

 

[Rated-Rsuperstar]

Seriously?

Joystiq's complaints were that multiplayer didn't live up to it's console brothers because of the 8 player limit. And that the game brought nothing new to the genre.

 

[lordchompy]

Disappointed with the Metacritic aggregate scores. Some reviewers are pointing out the game is not quite up to the AAA standard of the console games. The same criticism was leveled at Assassin's Creed Revelations and Uncharted Golden Abyss; but what can you expect for $40 on a console with such a small install base?

I think it's a damn fine game for a portable platform and the best shooter on Vita yet.

 

[Boogalogist]

Mh, no. Most of them basically said its just a shooter.

Did they even compare it with the other shooter? That abomination of CoD on the Vita?

 

[Darien]

No review from me for a few days. Here's some screenshots instead.

Wow~!